The toxic mix that led to teenager Alex Rodda's murder

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Leeds ace Dan James caused a stir during Sunday's fiery clash against Manchester United by shunning his former team-mate Luke Shaw during an on-field row. James spent two years at Old Trafford, clocking up over 70 appearances before he joined Leeds in a £25million deal in the summer.He came face to face with his old side during Sunday's six-goal thriller at Elland Road, where James came out on the losing side as United fought to a 4-2 win.But it was an interesting exchange between James and Shaw that caught the attention before the frantic, action-packed clash caught light.James seemed to blank his former team-mate after Shaw held out his hand during the first half of the clash.James had been left on the deck after taking a knock in the face.But he had no interest in taking up Shaw's peace offering after the England ace went to check on the Whites speedster.

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UK has been issued a 'tornado' warning with intense flooding also set to strike amid Storm Franklin.The third named Storm in less than a week is expected to batter the nation overnight into MondayThis morning, Storm Franklin will bring "severe and damaging gusts" across some parts of the UK.Amber weather warnings have been issued across the country as some areas face will face wind gusts of up to 80mph.An amber warning for wind in the north of Northern Ireland will commence from 7am on Monday while 60mph speeds are expected on the coast.A yellow warning for wind is in place covering Wales, Northern Ireland, most of England and parts of south-west Scotland from 12:00pm on Sunday until 13:00pm on Monday.Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna shared a warning from the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation on Twitter, telling followers: "Although a very low risk, a tornado or two is possible associated with today's squally cold front."More than 150 flood warnings have been issued across the north of England with Yorkshire and Manchester the worst hit by flooding.This is the first time the Met Office has had three named storms within a week since the current system was introduced, meteorologist Becky Mitchell said.She pointed out, "We had Dudley on Wednesday, Eunice on Friday and Franklin today."Franklin's arrival comes just days after widespread damage caused by Storm Eunice.Power companies have revealed that a record 1.4 million homes were affected by cuts on this weekend during the worst of Eunice.The Environment Agency has issued 44 flood warnings where "flooding is likely" for locations mainly in the north and west of England.There has been 117 alerts where "flooding is possible" for the north-western half of the UK,

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Khloé Kardashian set pulses racing with her latest Instagram series that her her displaying her impeccable figure in a figure-hugging dress and wearing a huge diamond ring.The 37-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashian star shared several glamour shots of her in a stunning off-the-shoulder chestnut coloured Alex Perry dress.The beautiful textured long dress wrapped elegantly around her curvaceous slim figure.She paired the elegant outfit with matching gloves that went up past her elbows.Posting the outfit in three separate posts, the star had her hair in beautiful long curls while while wearing a huge diamond rock on her hand.

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Chilling messages between 15-year-old Alex Rodda and his teenage lover who murdered him have been revealed for the first time.

direct to your inboxIt was a murder case in which messages - online and text - were at the heart of the tragic events.On Thursday, Matthew Mason, 19, was found guilty of murdering schoolboy Alex Rodda, following a month-long trial at Chester Crown Court.The hearing was told that Mason beat Alex, who was just 15, to death.

direct to your inboxThe family of Alex Rodda have paid tribute to their 'wonderful' boy after his killer was convicted of murder. Jurors at Chester Crown Court found Matthew Mason, 19, who had denied the charge, guilty after over nine hours of deliberations.

direct to your inboxA teenager has been found guilty of the murder of schoolboy Alex Rodda.Jurors at Chester Crown Court found Matthew Mason, 19, who had denied the charge, guilty after nine hours and 31 minutes of deliberation by a 10-2 majority.The trial heard Mason, of Ash Farm in Ollerton, Knutsford, had been having underage sex with the 15-year-old in the months leading up to his death, and then killed him to prevent being exposed.Mason had paid Alex, who lived in Pickmere, near Knutsford, more than £2,000 over a three week period, in an attempt to stop his secret coming out.Then, on December 12, 2019, Mason picked up Alex from outside his house and drove him to a secluded woodland area outside Ashley, near Altrincham, prosecutor Ian

direct to your inboxA jury was told how Alex Rodda's 'life was cut short before it had really begun' as prosecution and defence lawyers delivered their closing speeches in a trial today.Matthew Mason, 19, is charged with beating the schoolboy to death with a large metal tool in a woodland area near the village of Ashley, Cheshire, on December 12 last year.Mr Mason, then 18, murdered the 15-year-old after they entered into a sexual relationship, the prosecution alleges.He paid Alex more than £2,000 over a three-week period after Alex allegedly threatened to reveal the relationship, jurors have been told.Mr Mason ‘didn’t want anyone to know he was gay’, the jury has already heard.Mr Gordon Cole QC, Mr Mason’s lawyer, earlier told the court