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TWO boys from the same year at a school have died on the same day in separate incidents.

The Year Nine lads both died last Monday, their headteacher said.

One of them, aged 14, was a pedestrian killed in a crash with a car towing a trailer.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs.

No details were given about the circumstances of the second boy’s death.

Horndean Technology College, Hants, where they were pupils, said both incidents happened off the school site.

Headteacher Julie Summerfield told parents: “Both students were valued members of HTC, and we will all miss them greatly.

“Our thoughts are with their families and friends, and they are receiving appropriate support.

“We have shared the news with our students.

“We understand that families will want to support their children through this extremely difficult time and below we have provided some links to useful resources to help in conversations.”

Hampshire Constabulary arrested a 24-year-old male from Waterlooville in relation to the crash and released him pending inquires.

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Two Year Nine boys from Horndean Technology College have died on the same day in separate incidents[/caption]

TV HOST Jay Blades was weeks from starring on a daring new reality TV series when blindsided bosses axed him over his domestic violence arrest.

The Repair Shop presenter, 55, was preparing to star in ITV’s Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters, which starts tonight.

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Jay Blades was weeks from starring on a daring new reality TV series when blindsided bosses axed him over his domestic violence arrest[/caption]

But the show was thrown into chaos after allegations of controlling and coercive behaviour against his wife Lisa Zbozen, which he denies.

A TV insider told The Sun: “Attracting a popular BBC star to be in the new ITV series was a big win for bosses.

“But as soon as Jay Blades was arrested in March 2024, they knew they had to make a quick decision about the future of the show.

“He was given the boot.

“Producers got lucky as they hadn’t started filming or doing any promotion yet so were able to replace him with someone else.

“There were travel plans in place for the cast taking part in the show so it caused a lot of upset and disruption behind the scenes.”

Blades is accused of causing Lisa, 43, to fear violence would be used against her on at least two occasions.

He pleaded not guilty at Worcester crown court to controlling or coercive behaviour towards his estranged wife.

The trial begins on August 26.

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN star Joao Neves suffered a moment of madness as he was sent-off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s HAIR in the Club World Cup final.

Cole Palmer inspired a stunning Chelsea performance as they downed the Kings of Europe to win the first edition of the newly expanded US tournament on Sunday.

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Cucurella laid on the pitch after the hair tug[/caption]

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Neves of Paris Saint-Germain is sent off by Referee Alireza Faghani[/caption]

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Chelsea beat the Champions of Europe 3-0 in New Jersey[/caption]

Two first-half goals from Palmer were topped off by Joao Pedro‘s calm finish two minutes before half-time in New Jersey.

But tensions first boiled over in the final minutes of the game as the Parisian giants were clearly frustrated with themselves and the scoreline.

Neves, 20. was handed his marching orders after tugging on Cucurella’s hair as he ran towards goal from the edge of the box.

Referee Alireza Faghani had initially missed the scuffle, but he was soon summoned to the VAR monitor.

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Replays showed how Cucurella and Neves had clashed off the ball, with the pair going shoulder to shoulder.

But, the enraged PSG star the lashed out at the Spaniard, pulling his long locks and pulling him to the ground.

The ref didn’t take long to brandish out a red card to the Portugal midfielder in the 85th minute.

Neves had been irritated by the Chelsea left-back laying on the floor holding his ankle 10 minutes before he was dismissed.

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Neves had been irritated by the Chelsea left-back laying on the floor holding his ankle 10 minutes before[/caption]

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The PSG ace actually attempted to pick the Spain international up off the turf,urging him to get on with the game.

And tensions soon worsened at full-time when a huge brawl broke out as Chelsea were celebrating their triumph – and estimated £111million prize.

PSG manager Luis Enrique sparked chaos as he SLAPPED Chelsea striker Joao Pedro, who scored three Club World Cup goals since joining from Brighton before the semi-final.

The former Barcelona manager appeared to push Pedro in the face while also placing his hands around the striker‘s throat.

It saw Pedro signing drop to the floor as players from both sides join a huge fracas in the middle of the pitch.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was particularly incensed as staff members from both sides ran towards the action.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca then stepped in to pull everyone apart, spending time calming fellow Italian Donnarumma down.

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A huge brawl broke out at full-time[/caption]

POP star Rita Ora goes belle for leather in a Mad Max-style outfit.

The Hot Right Now singer, 34, wore the get-up with silver bangles, shark tooth necklace and stacked over-the-knee boots.

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Rita Ora wowed in a leather Mad Max-style outfit for a New York fashion do[/caption]

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Rita wore the get-up with silver bangles, shark tooth necklace and stacked over-the-knee boots[/caption]

She was at a New York fashion do, where she took to the mic behind the DJ stand.

Rita has recently returned to the music scene with her new hit single, Heat.

The raunchy song revolves around having sex, and has gone down well with fans.

Talking about her new summer banger, the singer told The Sun: “I wanted to really celebrate my sexuality and the way I am as a woman.

“My last album was so different, it was about my love life and getting married.

“But with this next lot of music I wanted it to be so carefree and back to how I was coming up in the industry.

“I wanted to celebrate everything I have become. It’s not super deep, just fun.”

Rita is happily married to Hollywood director Taika Waititi and even three years after they wed, she is still in the honeymoon phase, adding: “I feel in a really great happy place right now.”

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DRIVERS are being warned not to ignore a key warning during MOT to avoid paying thousands later.

An expert has also warned they may face legal issues if it isn’t tackled straight away.

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Ignoring brake warnings can lead to serious financial and legal issues[/caption]

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Advisories can develop into far more dangerous problems[/caption]

A motoring expert has warned that ignoring a braking advisory during an MOT could have dire financial consequences.

Head of Digital Content at Auto Express, Steve Walker, warned: “Ignoring MOT advisories on brakes is a serious risk that too many drivers take lightly.”

“If left unchecked – as 15 per cent of drivers admit they do – these minor issues can quickly escalate into major, costly repairs.

“Worse still, if a fault causes an accident and it’s found you ignored a brake advisory, you could face significant financial liabilities – and potentially legal consequences.”

Problems with breaks are hardly uncommon, as they make up 16 per cent of all advisories during MOTs.

Worse still, 30 per cent of brake advisories are categorised as “dangerous.”

Advisories in MOTs are early warnings of car faults.

If left unchecked, they can develop into serious problems which will make your car unsafe and unable to pass its MOT.

A survey by Auto Express found that the most common advisories were faulty electric equipment and lights – making up 25 per cent of such warnings.

” It’s vital to address brake advisories promptly to keep yourself and others safe on the road,” Walker added.

Beyond just financial and legal problems, braking problems can leave you in the extremely dangerous situation of driving while at serious risk of brake failure.

If you find yourself driving without the use of your brakes, the first action to take is to put on your hazard lights to alert other drivers that you have a problem.

Then, Walker has explained that there are some actions you can take to help your car slow down.

He said: “You’ve got more options than you think – from engine braking to the handbrake – but the most important thing is not to panic and never make any sudden moves.

“If you’re calm, deliberate and aware of your surroundings, you’ll give yourself the best chance of getting the car safely stopped – and avoiding injury to yourself or others.

“Try repeatedly pumping the brake pedal with firm, rapid presses.

“This can help build pressure back up and may restore some braking function.”

This comes after the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) began cracking down on fraudulent “ghost MOTs” earlier this year.

To avoid this, testers at MOT centres could soon be required to take pictures of the cars while they are being checked for the passed certificate.

The pictures should show the front or rear of a vehicle and the number plate must be clearly visible.

Testers would then be required to submit the pictures to the official MOT website.

In addition to this, classic cars could face MOT tests for the first time to remain on UK roads.

At the moment, vehicles above the age of 40 are not legally required to undergo the annual safety check.

This is provided that the motors have not been substantially modified from when they were new.

But more than two in five who responded to a Department for Transport (DfT) public consultation agreed that safety checks should be introduced for cars more than 40 years old.  

The consultation, which had just over 1,000 respondents, asked whether MOTs or similar checks should be made mandatory for classic and historic cars.

Although no decision has been made, it is a sign the older vehicles could in future be subject to the checks.

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The DVSA is trying to crack down on ‘ghost MOTs’[/caption]

MANILA, Philippines — A fishers’ group on Sunday decried the low retail price of “tawilis” (Sardinella tawilis), which had dropped to P100 per kilogram from the usual P250 per kg, amid reports that bodies of the missing “sabungeros” (cockfighting enthusiasts) have been dumped in Taal Lake. In a statement, Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng

COLE PALMER sent a chill down the spine of Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain as he put their hopes of being named world champions on ice.

The Chelsea star was a cold front that swept into the MetLife stadium on a hot summer‘s day in New Jersey, USA, for the Club World Cup.

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Cole Palmer was a cold front sweeping into a hot summer day in New Jersey[/caption]

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PSG had no answer for the midfielder who has put himself in the Ballon d’Or conversation[/caption]

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Joao Pedro could also hold his head high after a superb display up front[/caption]

There was a lot of talk before the game about how many red-hot PSG might put past their London rivals as they were watched by US President Donald Trump and Fifa chief Gianni Infantino.

But two goals and an assist before half-time against Luis Enrique’s PSG super team ensured Blue was the colour as Enzo Maresca‘s side were crowned world champions.

Palmer’s first and second goals came from almost the exact same area of the pitch after he picked it up on the right side of the penalty area before striking the ball into the bottom left.

Yet for all of Palmer’s excellence, he was simply the main cog in a team you now have to back to challenge for the Premier League title next season. Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Blues in the final.

Robert Sanchez – 8

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Robert Sanchez had a superb game on route to a clean sheet[/caption]

Great save down to his left to deny Desire Doue in the 19th minute. Moments later it was his pass which found Gusto for the opening goal.

And was sharp after the break with a wonderful reflex save to preserve the Blues clean sheet before adding another save stretching down to his right.

He’s come in for his share of criticism since joining Chelsea, but credit where credit is due, his performance was stellar.

Malo Gusto – 7

Provided the width down the right to allow Palmer the freedom to roam and provided the assist when he raced past Nuno Mendes.

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Also had the better of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in their battle but did pick up a yellow just before half-time for his enthusiasm in one tackle.

Trevoh Chalobah – 6

Made a tackle which got the crowd roaring right before the first cooling break but was seldom involved in much real defensive work aside from nodding long passes back into Sanchez’s grateful arms.

Levi Colwill – 6

They say when a defender has a quiet game that’s usually a good thing and was exactly the case for Colwill today.

A pretty nonchalant performance in many respects, but one that deserves its share of praise.

Marc Cucurella – 6

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Marc Cucurella got in Joao Neves head before the PSG star was sent off[/caption]

Made a superb interception in the 16th minute in the penalty area which would have been a certain goal for PSG otherwise. Conducted the half-time interview and was visibly knackered from running around.

Bizarrely got picked up by Joao Neves while clutching his ankle for some clever time wasting in the closing stages. Neves was later sent off for pulling the Spaniard’s hair, so Cucurella clearly seemed to have him rattled.

Reece James – 6

Maresca opted for James in midfield to partner Caicedo and worked a treat with the Englishman more involved on the ball than his team-mate.

Saying that, his game was composed if not remarkable. Went down in the 70th minute

Moises Caicedo – 6

Put out a good number of fires in midfield and showed some classy shoulder faints to get away from opponents. Picked up a harsh yellow for a push in the first half.

Enzo Fernandez – 4

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Enzo Fernandez had a quiet game against PSG[/caption]

Played as the No10 but had a quiet game. Did more rolling around on the floor complaining about injury than he had touches of the ball.

Hooked in the 60th minute for Andrey Santos through injury.

Cole Palmer – 9

Should have scored inside eight minutes after whipping a shot around the goal post from a Pedro lay off but made up for it by slotting home the opener in minute 21 after combining with Gusto and opening up the goal on his left.

His second was almost a carbon copy of the first, jinking inside and beating two players before angling a shot into the bottom left corner. Exquisite pass to assist Pedro for the third of the game.

The Manchester lad is certainly making a case to be included in the conversation amongst the best players in the world. Might he even be a late outsider for the Ballon d’Or (and would have been a perfect 10 out of 10 were it not for that early miss).

Pedro Neto – 6

First real act of note was to pick up a yellow card in the 35th minute, oddly after he had been fouled. Had a great chance to produce something in behind the PSG defence after a classy volley forward by Pedro, but his cross was nothing short of shocking.

Put in the hard yards but was found wanting in terms of quality.

Joao Pedro – 8

Expertly laid off a pass to Palmer early on which somehow did not end up in an assist. Led the line well by stretching the play and certainly justified his selection ahead of Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson.

Superb chip to score Chelsea’s third with a curved run into the penalty area. Arguably could have had a penalty after the break following a shirt pull inside the area, but the ref ultimately waved play on. Subbed for Delap.

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Andrey Santos (on for Fernandez, 60 mins) – 5

Had a quiet game off the bench.

Liam Delap (on for Pedro, 67 mins) – 6

Seconds after coming in he tried to chip Gianluigi Donnarumma from miles outside of the box, but the cheeky effort was saved by the Italian – not that he was too happy with the audacity to even attempt it based on the verbals he gave the English attacker at the resulting corner.

Relentless pressing almost saw him sneak in to grab a goal only for him to be denied by Donnarumma again.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (on for James, 77 mins) – N/A

Going through the motions after coming on so didn’t have the chance to impact the game.

Christopher Nkunku (on for Neto, 78 mins) – N/A

Same for Nkunku.

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MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Francis Escudero is pushing for the creation of a P20-billion trust fund under a law that will cover the comprehensive social benefits of all uniformed service personnel and their loved ones. According to him, this is in recognition of the uniformed service personnel’s sacrifices for providing security and keeping peace