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Valentino’s creations through the years

Valentino’s creations through the years

Getty ImagesValentino walks the runway with Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen at the end of his 1999/2000 Haute Couture show in ParisThe late Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has dressed some of the most famous women and men of recent decades.Since he co-founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960, his creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.Here are just a few Valentino designs, worn by some familiar faces, including…

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At the scene of Spain’s worst rail disaster in over a decade

The small town of Adamuz in Spain has become the scene of a fatal rail disaster. Dozens of people died in the incident, with even more injured.The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe visited the scene, where a large police cordon is in place.Officials said an investigation has been launched but it is not expected to determine what happened for at least a month. Source link

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Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle head coaches receive FA charges

Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle head coaches receive FA charges

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley and Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans have both been charged by the FA for misconduct after they were sent off during . their Vertu Trophy round of 16 meeting.The FA claim that the two acted in an improper manner with Cleverley being sent off in added time of the first half and Evans dismissed after the final whistle. Cleverley received two yellow cards in quick succession after a decision went against his…

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Sara Cox: Pioneering female rugby union referee to retire from internationals

Sara Cox: Pioneering female rugby union referee to retire from internationals

Cox is also a regular official in Premiership Women's Rugby as well as the men's Prem. She was awarded an MBE for services to rugby union in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours lost."I'd like to thank everyone who has supported my career, I wouldn't be where I am without the amazing team around me and a group of fantastic colleagues both in England and when travelling around the world," she added."But most of all I'd like to thank…

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University of Exeter study raises concerns over wellbeing of women farmers

University of Exeter study raises concerns over wellbeing of women farmers

Getty ImagesResearchers said their findings would develop recommendations to provide support to women in farmingWomen in farming experience lower mental wellbeing than the national average, a study has suggested.The University of Exeter study indicated 36% of participants had scores suggesting low wellbeing while only 4% reported high wellbeing.The study, published by the university's Centre for Rural Policy Research and the Farming Community Network, was conducted during the summer of 2025.Researchers said they received more than 2,000 responses from…

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Spain train crash survivors describe ‘absolutely terrifying’ scene

Passengers caught up in a deadly train crash in Adamuz have described the moment a Madrid-bound train derailed and crossed over to neighbouring tracks, colliding with an oncoming train. Survivors told of people and their belongings being "scattered" around the carriage, and described an "absolutely terrifying" scene. At least 39 people were killed in the high-speed crash at 19:45 local time (18:45 GMT) on Sunday, about an hour after the train left Málaga. Source link

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Afcon final: Senegal’s ecstasy and Morocco’s devastation

Afcon final: Senegal’s ecstasy and Morocco’s devastation

Andalou via Getty ImagesSenegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared Monday a public holiday after the national team won the Africa Cup of Nations after beating tournament hosts Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic final on Sunday.A disallowed goal, players walking off the pitch and a saved penalty made it a tense night in the stadium in the Moroccan capital, Rabat.In Senegal's capital, Dakar, supporters were excited as they gathered at an outdoor screen at the foot of the…

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Plymout Argyle put in ‘best performance of this season’ against Peterborough

Plymout Argyle put in ‘best performance of this season’ against Peterborough

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says his side's 1-0 win at Peterborough United was their "best performance of this season".The Pilgrims beat League One's in-form team thanks to Bim Pepple's goal midway through the first half. The victory moved Argyle up to 14th place in the table - six points off the play-off places and three points above the relegation zone. "Best performance of this season, there's no doubt about that," Cleverley said."Start to finish, in and…

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Paul Wotton: Torquay United boss frustrated at 1-1 Maidstone United draw

Paul Wotton: Torquay United boss frustrated at 1-1 Maidstone United draw

Paul Wotton felt his Torquay United side deserved to take all three points in their 1-1 draw with Maidstone United.The Gulls, who were reduced to nine men in the final minutes of the game, fell behind midway through the first half after an excellent long-range Riley Court free-kick.But they were level in the 29th minute when Dylan Morgan fired in low from inside the box. The point saw the Gulls slip to fourth place in the National League…

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Footage inside Spanish train as passengers evacuate from crash

A video filmed after a deadly crash involving high-speed trains in southern Spain, shows emergency workers at the scene and a passenger climbing out of a tilted carriage.Footage of passengers evacuating carriages has also been captured, with authorities warning that the death toll from the incident could rise.The incident occurred near the town of Adamuz, after a high-speed train travelling from Málaga to Madrid derailed and crashed onto a neighbouring track, according to the rail network operator. A…

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Challenge Cup: Exeter 31-0 Cardiff – Chiefs book home last-16 tie

Challenge Cup: Exeter 31-0 Cardiff – Chiefs book home last-16 tie

Exeter: Woodburn; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Haydon-Wood, Brown-Bampoe; Skinner, Varney, Sio, Dweba, Tchumbadze, Jenkins, Zambonin, Hooper, E Roots, James.Replacements: Heaven, Goodrick-Clarke, J Roots, Tuima, Pearson, Capstick, Chapman, Hammersley.Cardiff: Beetham; Grady, Smit, Jennings, Bowen; I Lloyd, Mulder; Southworth, E Lloyd, Wainwright, McNally, Thornton, Botham, Thomas, Basham.Replacements: Hughes, Domachowski, Sebastian, Nott, Lawrence, Cottle, Davies, Winnett.Referee: Griffin Colby Source link

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Plymouth man charged with attempted murder after woman injured

Plymouth man charged with attempted murder after woman injured

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman in her 70s was left injured.Eugene Pope, 23, of Harwell Street, in Plymouth, was charged with attempted murder, assault by beating, possession of a bladed/pointed article in a public place and possession of cannabis.Police were called at about 09:20 GMT on Friday to reports that a woman had been assaulted near Hastings Terrace. She was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.Pope has been remanded in…

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