BRITISH Airways killer Robert Brown could be freed with a date set for his next parole hearing.

Pilot Brown, now 60, bludgeoned his estranged wife Joanna Simpson to death with a claw hammer before burying her in a pre-dug grave in Windsor Great Park.

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Joanna Simpson, pictured with her children Alex and Katie, was murdered by her husband Robert Brown[/caption]

The couple’s two young children were within earshot when he attacked her in the family home on Halloween 2010.

Brown was handed a 26-year term for manslaughter, after arguing that he was suffering from adjustment disorder at the time of the attack, and was due to be released in November 2023 after serving just half of his sentence.

Joanna’s mother Diana Parkes launched an appeal in The Sun to block Robert’s release, saying that she was convinced he would find a way to hurt her and her grandchildren if he was set free.

The then Justice Secretary Alex Chalk stepped in and used his Powers To Detain to stop him from getting out of prison, which was challenged in the High Court but upheld.

During the Judicial Review held last year into the case, the court heard that Brown could be at risk of killing again if he was released early from prison and has “no remorse”.

The Ministry of Justice has argued that Brown is a “significant risk of serious harm” due to his “non-engagement” with probation officers which would allow officials to properly assess the danger.

Brown “has been described by various professionals as hostile, superior, defensive, dismissive and grandiose” according to the ruling and “He continues to lack motivation to engage” with rehabilitation.

He has also “refused to undertake any offender behaviour programmes” including courses on healthy relationships and risk of intimate partner violence.

His case will now be heard by the Parole Board before a decision is made on his release.

The choice to hold the hearing behind closed doors was revealed by The Sun in September.

Representations made on behalf of the new Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood asked for a public hearing because “increased transparency is vital to building public confidence in the parole system”.

Brown argued that his right to privacy would be affected under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights if there was a public hearing.

Sir John Saunders on behalf of the Chair of the Parole Board said that the hearing must be held in private because of issues around privacy and because a “considerable amount” of the hearing will concern the killer’s mental health.

The Sun on Sunday can reveal Brown’s hearing will now be heard “early in 2025”.

The high profile case is yet to be listed.

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Joanna’s daughter Katie was nine years old when she watched her dad carry her mum’s body out onto the drive and into the boot of his car[/caption]

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Brown had pre-dug a grave in Windsor Great Park[/caption]

A spokesperson for the Parole Board said: “We can confirm the parole review of Robert Brown has been referred to the Parole Board by the Secretary of State for Justice and is following standard processes.

“Parole Board decisions are solely focused on what risk a prisoner could represent to the public if released and whether that risk is manageable in the community.”

Joanna’s mother Diana Parkes said: “With Brown’s Parole Board hearing on the horizon, it is an incredibly anxious time for Jo’s family and friends.

“We implore the Parole Board must not let this man out of prison into the community.

“He has shown no remorse for the horrific and brutal killing that he committed against my daughter.

“The Parole Board must see that Brown cannot be trusted to follow licence conditions, including not entering exclusion zones.

“These rules will not stop him from doing anything dangerous, as rules have never stopped him in the past.

“The safest way for him to be monitored is to keep him in a restricted area.

“In Court, Brown, who was a British Airways Captain, said he would rather down the plane full of passengers than go to prison.

“We hope that the Parole Board can see Brown is a dangerous man to the community.”

Joanna’s best friend Hetti Barkworth-Nanton said: “We are powerless in this process and all we can do for our sake and that of the public is pray that the parole board does a thorough job in looking at Brown’s index crime, the history of abuse behind it and his conduct in prison in making their assessment of risk and ability to manage it in the community.”

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KIRSTIE Allsopp has secretly married a property tycoon after 20 years of dating.

The Location Location Location presenter tied the knot to her lover in an “elegant and lowkey” ceremony in Mayfair, London.

Kirstie has been in a relationship with the self-made property tycoon Ben Andersen – who is now her husband – for the past 20 years.

The pair first met in 2004 while attending a party for a prospective Conservative MP.

At the time, Ben and his ex-wife Theresa had only been separated for five months, with Kirstie forced to shut down rumours that she had “stolen” Ben from his ex.

“I did not [steal him]. I met Ben at a party for a prospective Tory MP friend of mine, Orlando Fraser.

“Ben’s wife, whom I knew at school and whom he was already separated from, introduced us,” she told the Evening Standard in 2012.

Before Kirstie met Ben, she had been described as “not girlfriend material” by someone she had dated.

She previously told Stylist magazine: “No one was interested in me in my twenties. 

“I had ‘please marry me’ tattooed on my forehead. It was so vital to me to get married and have children.”

She then, at a later date, told The Mirror: “One chap said, ‘Kirstie, you will make someone a fantastic wife but you are not girlfriend material’.”

IRELAND’s Paul Hughes came up agonisingly short against Usman Nurmagomedov in the Bellator lightweight title fight at PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series.

The Irishman was on the wrong end of a controversial decision at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

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Usman Nurmagomedov earns razor-tight decision over the Irishman Paul Hughes[/caption]

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Paul Hughes with his FAI coaches after the loss in Dubai[/caption]

The Derry man solidified his status as number one contender after a career best scalp of AJ McKee in November.

The 27-year-old Lavey ace earned the biggest win of his career in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last year after defeating AJ McKee via decision.

But now ‘Big News’ is 13-2 in his MMA career as the scorecard went in favour of the unbeaten Dagestani champion.

But Hughes was incredible over the five rounds as he tested the resolve of the champion, who noticeably slowed over the 25 minutes.

Many had the fight scored in favour of the Derry native at the final bell but the judges saw otherwise.

Nurmagomedov got a takedown in the final round and threatened to dominate but Hughes showed his class in the scramble and finished the contest in dominant fashion, landing a number of blows.

One judge scored the bout 47-47, and the other two gave it 48-46 to Nurmagomedov.

The fight was the last ever Bellator MMA title, and now the promotion will surely have to rematch the pair for the inaugural 155 PFL MMA strap after a Fight of the Year contender in the UAE.

Hughes reflected on the fight, stating it unfolded as he had anticipated.

He said he thought that he’d done enough to win but admitted holding something back and regretted not pushing harder.

Hughes also stated that he felt an immediate rematch felt inevitable before calling for the rematch to take place in Belfast.

Usman shouted out Dubai before giving Paul Hughes credit.

He said: “Paul Hughes you are tough. I underestimated this guy.

“I think I jumped to next level because of him. He made me better.”

JAMIE Vardy started a “full body reboot” within days of wife Rebekah launching her own vodka range.

The 38-year-old Leicester City star is undergoing a celebrity health treatment called “Icoone” at a top London clinic.

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Becky accidentally revealed his secret when she put a montage of photos on her social media to celebrate his birthday this month.

It showed him in a grey bodysuit, with just a pair of paper pants underneath, preparing for a procedure which can also reduce fat, improve circulation and help detoxify the body.

Loved by stars such as Paris Hilton and Gwyneth Paltrow, it is touted as “perfect for women on the go”.

Becky, who has had treatments from top aesthetician Sadaf Jaffari, suggested ex-England striker Jamie give it a try.

A source said: “Becky goes to see Sadaf for treatments and suggested Jamie should go too.

“Jamie’s having it as a muscle recovery treatment as he has to keep in tip top shape.

“He had to wear a grey bodysuit to have it done.

“He looked a bit daft but thought it was a good idea.

“He had the first one before Christmas and neither he nor Becky put it on their socials at the time.

“But when she did a round up of photos for his birthday this month she included it.

“He got a bit of ribbing from the other players and he just laughed it off.

“Jamie is superfit and takes huge care of his health and fitness these days.

“This treatment is all part of that.

“The days of Jamie Vardy having a party all night are over.”

Becky says her fruity vodka SKTL was inspired by Jamie’s home-made version which had sweets in it.

That tipple fuelled celebrations after Leicester’s Premier League win in 2016, and sparked the terrace chant “Jamie Vardy’s having a party”.

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Becky features in a promo for SK-TL vodka[/caption]

PEP GUARDIOLA took a big gamble by throwing £92.5 million worth of new talent straight in for this top four showdown.

It threatened to back-fire when Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov made a major blunder in the third minute of his Manchester City career to gift Chelsea the lead.

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Omar Marmoush showed he can become a key player for Man City with an impressive debut[/caption]

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Abdukodir Khusanov had a nightmare first appearance for his new club[/caption]

But at least there was a hugely encouraging debut from Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush – who played a big part in helping City back into the game.

The £59 million ace has been one of the stand out stars of the German league this season thanks to his 20 goals – not to mention the assists.

And he has the energy to breathe new life into what has been a spluttering season for the champions.

Marmoush had a couple of great chances and also saw a goal chalked off for offside during his 74 minute run-out.

He also showed promising signs of a link up with Erling Haaland – which almost led to a goal midway through the second half.

The only downside was a habit of running offside – but put that down to over-enthusiasm as he tried to make an impression on his first run out.

Fellow new arrival Khusanov will need more than an arm round his shoulder over the next few days after the way his debut started.

Thankfully for him it didn’t get notably worse after that second minute blunder that gifted the visitors the lead – because for a while it looked like it might do.

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He got a yellow card a couple of minutes later and on a couple of occasions he looked in danger of getting another one.

Still there was a crucial block to deny Jadon Sancho a second goal of the night for the visitors and a sliding tackle that brought enthusiastic applause from his manager.

The first Uzbek to play in the Prem lasted until the 54th minute when Guardiola replaced him with John Stones.

City’s crowd are a forgiving bunch and he was given a generous round of applause as he made his way off – so that will have made him feel better.

It always looked like a big gamble from Pep to pitch him straight in – after all he’s only played just over 30 games of top level football.

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