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FAN favourite darts icon Adrian Lewis has joked that he almost put off his highly-anticipated return to the oche after finding out Phil Taylor could be involved in the punditry.

Lewis, 40, recently announced he would be coming back to darts after an “indefinite break” due to personal reasons.

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Adrian Lewis has joked that he almost put off his darts return[/caption]

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The two-time world champion lost his PDC Tour Card last year due to inactivity following his decision to sit out the PDPA World Championship qualifiers.

Jackpot, who has been caring for his ill wife since his career break, is now eyeing a return at the Modus Super Series in May.

Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “Jason [Thame] asked me going back last year I think it was and I wasn’t quite ready.

“Now I’m getting there, hopefully setting a date. I think it’s around May time, so looking forward to it.

“I’m enjoying throwing again in patches, only when I’m playing well.

“I think they only want me on there for a bit of friction. Hopefully I’ll ruffle a few feathers and have a laugh.

“I think I might wear one of those Peter Wright wigs when I’m playing.”

But Lewis joked that he almost considered taking a few more years off after learning old friend and opponent Phil Taylor will be doing the punditry on the Modus Super Series.

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Taylor is a pundit for the Modus Super Series[/caption]

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He added: “When I heard he was doing the punditry, I thought put me off for a couple more years until he retires fully.

“I’m used to him slagging me off anyway when I’m playing darts so you know nothing will change there.”

The Power previously acted as a mentor to Lewis when he was breaking on to the scene.

And the pair went on to have a number of memorable face-offs over the years, including Grand Slam, World Matchplay and Masters finals.

While they also played alongside each other in the PDC World Cup of Darts, winning for England in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016.

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Lewis was Taylor’s protege during his younger years[/caption]

CONTROVERSY has seemed to follow Jose Mourinho throughout his career.

The Special One is currently causing a stir in Turkey, where he coaches Fenerbahce.

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Jose Mourinho is in hot water at Fenerbahce after being accused of racism[/caption]

Following a 0-0 draw with fierce rivals Galatasaray, the Portuguese tactician has been accused of making “racist statements”.

Former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss Mourinho claimed after the stalemate that Galatasaray had tried to get one of his team booked early on.

He told a press conference that “everyone on the opposing bench was jumping around like monkeys”.

However, Galatasaray have now hit back – vowing to file a criminal complaint against the two-time Champions League winner.

It’s the latest of a long list of controversial moments that have featured Mourinho.

SunSport wades through some of those below.

“Respect”

During a press conference in the 2018-19 season, Mourinho took umbrage to journalist’s questions following a 3-0 defeat for his Manchester United said.

Holding up three fingers, Mourinho said: “What was the result? 3-0? You know what this means? 3-0.

“But it also means three Premierships, and I’ve won more Premierships alone than the other 19 managers together. Three for me, and two for them.”

He then got out of seat, gesturing the media to calm down with the palm of his hand, before repeatedly saying ‘respect, respect man’.

Fracas with Wenger

Mourinho and Wenger already had previous, when the then Chelsea boss called the French manager a “specialist in failure”.

However, handbags were flying when the legendary Arsenal manager entered his rival’s technical area and gave him a shove and angry words were exchanged.

After the game, Wenger explained: “I wanted to go from A to B, and somebody confronted me before B without any sign of welcome.

“Honestly, I don’t listen to what he says. Push him? You would know if I really tried to push. Come on.”

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Mourinho and Arsene Wenger had a tempestuous relationship[/caption]

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The pair got into a shoving match during a Chelsea vs Arsenal game[/caption]

Wearing a wire

The conspiracy theories were really getting to Mourinho during his spell at Roma.

He was convinced referees had it in for him during the 2022-2023 season, a campaign which saw him receive three red cards on the touchline.

So, in true Mourinho form, he did what he could to protect himself. He became an informant and wore a wire.

He revealed: “I’m not stupid, you know. Today, I went to the game with a microphone. I recorded everything. From the moment I left the locker room, to the moment I returned. I protected myself.”

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More touchline shenanigans

When Mourinho revisited Stamford Bridge with his Man Utd team, it took his team to hold him back as he looked for a fight.

To be fair to Jose, he was wound up by Chelsea’s coach Marco Ianni celebrating a late equaliser in front of him by the dugouts.

Stewards, Phil Neville, and other Red Devils staff members had to hold him back as he tried to race down the tunnel to confront the Italian.

Afterwards, Ianni and Maurizio Sarri offered their apologies.

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When coaching Man Utd, Mourinho was taunted by Chelsea coach Marco Ianni[/caption]

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Mourinho tried to race down the tunnel to confront the Italian coach[/caption]

Hiding in a laundry basket

In his first season in the Prem at Chelsea, Mourinho was handed a touchline ban for the Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich.

But, there was no way he was going to let that get in the way of entering the dressing room to talk to his team.

He told Sky Sports years later: “I go to the dressing room during the day so I was there from midday and the game is seven o’clock. I just want to be in the dressing room when the players arrive.

“I went there and nobody saw me. The problem was to leave after. And Stewart Bannister the kit man put me in the basket. It was a little bit open so I could breathe.

“But when he is taking it outside the dressing room, the UEFA guys were following and desperate to find me so he closed the box and I couldn’t breathe.

“When he opened the box I was dying! I am serious! I was claustrophobic, I promise! It’s true.”

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After receiving a ban, Mourinho hid in a basket to speak with his team in the dressing room[/caption]

No questions, please

Often, you can strike gold with Mourinho at press conferences – because of his wit, charm, and no-holds-barred comments.

But, on this occasion, he chose to say nothing.

It was a press conference that lasted just 10 seconds, when Man Utd’s press officer asked waiting journalists if they had any questions following the final league game of the 2016-2017 season.

Now most of the written press weren’t in the room at this time, with Jose arriving before them.

With the handful that were in the room hesitant, Mourinho took it upon himself to say “good” before marching off.

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Assault on Tito Villanova

During his Real Madrid years Mourinho was especially spiky.

And it was fierce rivals Barcelona, who irked him the most, with things coming to a head in El Clasico.

After the game, Mourinho poked Pep Guardiola’s then-assistant Tito Villanova in the eye in an unprovoked attack and wandered off.

Barcelona didn’t make an official complaint. However, the club said: “The public have given their opinion. They are very clear that what this person did wasn’t right. The (Spanish football) federation will act if they want to.”

They did, they gave Jose a two-game ban, which was later rescinded in a general amnesty on suspensions across Spanish football.

Mourinho apologised a year later and has always continued to express his sorrow for the incident.

THIS year marks a decade since One Direction went on an indefinite hiatus, promising fans they hoped to reunite at some point in the near future.

But they declined the opportunity to get back together in honour of their late bandmate Liam Payne at next month’s Brit Awards and The Sun can now reveal the team behind Harry Styles strongly oppose a return to the group.

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Liam Payne, pictured with girlfriend Kate Cassidy, passed away in Buenos Aires last year[/caption]

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Louis Tomlinson, snapped on stage with Liam, recently called time on a rumoured feud with one of his bandmates[/caption]

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We can reveal the team behind Harry Styles, pictured at Liam’s funeral last year, strongly oppose a return to the group[/caption]

He has become the breakout superstar from the band and has carved out a carefully manicured image away from some of the group’s cheesy music.

It has led his team to rule out working with Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik.

They believe it would not make financial sense for the foreseeable future, as he could risk losing the kudos he has built up in the industry.

A music insider said: “Thousands of hours of blood, sweat and tears have gone into making Harry a superstar and he has spent a decade getting to a place of respect and legitimacy in the music business.

“He has won awards and hit new heights away from the band. Any return would be a major step back.

“Harry knows it already but his team have been very clear that it would be a bad idea at any point in the foreseeable future.

“Everyone from Stevie Nicks to Shania Twain has praised Harry as a solo star and plaudits like that aren’t easy to earn.

“Reunions can often be seen as a cash grab too. It would just look like he has lost faith in his solo career if he bowed out to do something which he knows will be an easy earner in the short term.

“They had amazing success as a group as youngsters, but it’s a different climate for boybands now and even they might struggle with new music.”

A second source added: “At the height of their fame in 2014 they played three sold out shows at Wembley Stadium which was huge at the time.

“But Harry has reached new levels with his solo stardom and he did six nights at the same venue on his last tour.

“It would make no sense financially for him to reunite with them on a tour where he’d then have to split the profits four ways.

“Acts don’t just tour for fun. It’s a job at the end of the day, so you’ve got to think about the money.”

Hopes had been raised recently after all four members came together for Liam’s funeral.

It was the first time they had been in the same room since Zayn dramatically quit the band in March 2015.

He has won awards and hit new heights away from the band. Any return would be a major step back

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Last month it was also revealed Louis was back in regular contact with Zayn, and he attended the latter’s show in Los Angeles.

Weeks earlier, hundreds of fans had raced to buy tickets for next week’s Brit Awards amid a rumour that the group would be on stage paying tribute to Liam.

But that has now been ruled out, with the Brits saying they will honour him in another way.

When it was originally revealed that the group were “taking a break” in 2015, they insisted it was only temporary.

Niall said at the time: “Ok so Lots of rumours going round. We are not splitting up, but we will be taking a well earned break at some point next year.”

Now bookies are taking bets on a reunion with “at least three members” — acknowledging that Harry is unlikely to ever return — with odds of 4/1 of that taking place this year.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “We’re refusing to rule out a sensational and emotional 1D reunion at some point this year.”

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Harry has carved out a carefully manicured image away from some of the group’s cheesy music[/caption]

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The Brits said they will honour late Liam in another way[/caption]

HOLLYOAKS star Nikki Sanderson has been spotted for first time since quitting the soap.

The Sun revealed last week that Nikki was leaving the soap and had filmed her final scenes, with fans now speculating that she could rejoin rival soap Coronation Street.

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Nikki Sanderson has been spotted after heading to the gym with her boyfriend[/caption]

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The stunning soap star looked casual as she rocked some leggings and a sporty jacket[/caption]

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She wore her brunette locks tied back off of her face[/caption]

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She was spotted with her boyfriend Antony Quinlan, who is known for his past role in Emmerdale[/caption]

And now Nikki, XX, has been seen in public for the first time since quitting the soap opera amid rampant speculation.

Seen out and about in casual attire, Nikki was all smiles as she was snapped after working out at the gym.

Nikki could be seen rocking some black leggings, a black Adidas jacket some white trainers and some sunglasses.

She was spotted with Emmerdale actor Antony Quinlan, whom she has been dating for three years.

Nikki wore her brunette locks tied up and off of her face, with her long tresses in a high ponytail atop her head.

This comes after insiders revealed that Nikki decided to quit Hollyoaks so she can “explore other opportunities”.

The Bury-born beauty is currently portraying Maxine Minniver in the hit soap, and has been at the helm of the role since 2012.

A source told The Sun last week: “She met with bosses and told them of her plans to leave, she’d just turned 40 and felt the time was right to say goodbye to Maxine.

“She’s keen to explore other opportunities and is excited to get back out there.

“Bosses have been plotting Maxine’s exit storyline for months and have promised it will be a fitting tribute to the character, and viewers can expect a lot of drama before she goes.”

The source added: “She will film her final scenes next month, which will go out on-screen in May.”

Before Nikki joined Hollyoaks in 2012, she had starred in rival soap opera Coronation Street.

For 397 episodes, Nikki played the role of Candice Stowe.

Nikki was a fixture on the cobbles from 1999 until 2005 and was introduced to the show as Sarah Platt‘s best friend from school.

Fans of Nikki now reckon she might be jumping ship from Hollyoaks to head back to Corrie.

Reacting to the news of Nikki’s departure from the Channel 4 soap, fans flocked to an online forum to discuss.

One fan wrote: “She’ll be back in Corrie by end of the year.”

Another penned: “I agree with the other comments and think she will leave to go back to Corrie.”

While third penned: “Brilliant news. No character has had their day as much as Maxine.

“Would welcome a Candice return in Corrie.”

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Nikki played the role of Candice in Coronation Street from 1999 until 2005[/caption]

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She then went on to play the role of Maxine in Hollyoaks[/caption]

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Fans reckon she could return to Corrie[/caption]

Finally, the reigning Women’s Tag Team Champions, Bianca Belair and Naomi have been dethroned by WWE Judgment Day members Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez on Monday Night RAW on Netflix. Following the win, Morgan took to X, formerly Twitter, to share her excitement. She responded to the win in nine words: “THE GREATEST WOMEN[‘]S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS […]

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A HUGE multi-million project is set to revamp a number of UK seaside towns in the UK as well an abandoned woodland.

As part of the East Lindsey Investment Fund, the £7.8million scheme will improve a number of areas across Lincolnshire.

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A multi-million pound project is to improve seaside towns such as Sutton on Sea[/caption]

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Skegness is also getting some improvements[/caption]

One of the main improvements includes new tourist activities at Sutton on Sea, as well as better parking options and infrastructure.

Named as one of the best places to live by the Sunday Times last year, the seaside town is already undergoing an number of improvements, which started back in 2023.

This includes a new £7.5million “beachfront cultural hub” with restaurant, lodges and art galleries that which is currently under construction.

But the new plans include another £1.8million for tourism upgrades, as well as more beautiful street furniture, signs and shop fronts.

East Lindsey’s biggest seaside town, Skegness, is also undergoing some improvements including a better car park to cope with the busy summer season.

The new scheme also includes the purchase of Harrison Woodlands.

The 483-acre abandoned ancient woodlands dates was first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, making it one of the few surviving ancient woods in the UK.

However, it closed to the public back in 2023 and remains badly damaged and closed to the public.

Being bought by The Woodland Trust, the improvements will see the removal of dead trees and restoring the woods with new pathways before opening as an attraction again.

They explained on their website: “By removing invasive species like rhododendron, we’ll encourage a wide range of woodland indicator flowers like wood anemone, woodruff and bluebells to return.

“We’ll also remove large areas of trees severely affected by ash dieback. Installing deer fencing will allow for natural regeneration to take hold.

“As restoration progresses, we’re confident that warblers and breeding birds including great spotted woodpecker, treecreeper and tree sparrow will return to Harrison Woodlands.”

It hopes to reopen next year.

Councillor Craig Leyland, leader of East Lindsey District Council, said: “I am delighted that we can make this incredible investment into East Lindsey and its residents, businesses and visitors, supporting an array of fantastic projects and initiatives across an unprecedented number of themes and priorities.

“The awarding of these funds is just the start though.

“I am looking forward to continuing to work with our local communities in the months and years ahead to make these ideas a reality, and to establish East Lindsey as a wonderful tourist destination, as a flourishing economy and, most importantly, a place to call home.”

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Harrison Woods is being regenerated as well[/caption]

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It closed back in 2023 and hopes to reopen next year[/caption]

If you fancy owning your own part of Lincolnshire, you could even buy part of Skegness beach.

Four plots of the beach are currently on sale, for as little as £50,000.

Of course that’s for the smaller section, with the larger 3.5 acre site costing around £250,000.

But if you manage to splash out on it all, you could own a whopping 83.7 acres of the beach.

Can’t quite stretch to that? You can instead stay at Butlin’s new £12million holiday lodges which opened last summer.

And one mum explained why Skegness is a great staycation for kids.

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NEW Look made the headlines this week after announcing the closure of 26 Ireland stores, along with talks of the retailer facing liquidation.

Following the shut down of its site for most of Monday, New Look has returned with a huge 50% off clearance sale across hundred of lines.

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While it’s unclear yet whether the retailer is set to shut down the website for good, prices have been slashed to as little as £2.60.

Shoppers can currently save big across jackets, dresses and knitwear, so it’s no surprise that pieces are selling out seriously fast.

To save fashion fans from endless scrolling through the site, we’ve rounded up the best live deals on the site right now, but we’re not expecting them to stay in stock for long.

New Look sale

• Knitwear from £10 – shop here
• Coats from £30 – shop here
• Dresses from £12 – shop here
• Loungewear from £10 – shop here
• 25% off bags – shop here

New Look Soft Knit Sweater Vest, £10 (was £19.99)

New Look Soft Knit Sweater Vest, £10 (was £19.99)

Sweater vests are perfect for transitional dressing as they can be worn alone or layered with tops and blouses.

New Look’s on-trend version comes in three neutral tones to pair with everything from satin maxi skirts to jeans and blouses, featuring a round neck and side slits.

The knitted number is reduced by 50% making it just £10, but it’s already sold out in one colourway.

New Look Leather-Look Biker Jacket, £32.24 (was £42.99)

New Look Leather-Look Biker Jacket, £32.24 (was £42.99)

Everyone needs a classic black biker jacket in their capsule wardrobe, and New Look’s £32 version ticks all the boxes.

The leather-look jacket features a relaxed fit with notch lapels and an asymmetric zipped front, finished with silver-toned hardware.

A staple for every season, the bargain style is reduced by 25%.

New Look Crew Neck Cardigan, £17.99 (was £29.99)

New Look Crew Neck Cardigan, £17.99 (was £29.99)

Fashion fans can save 40% on the retailer’s everyday crew neck cardigan.

The buttermilk yellow shade is perfect for spring styling, but it also comes in 10 other colours including blue, yellow and beige.

The knit’s lightweight design is finished with delicate ribbed trims, and it can be thrown on with jeans, dresses and skirts.

New Look Fur-Lined Print Trim Slippers, £11 (was £19.99)

New Look Fur-Lined Print Trim Slippers, £11 (was £19.99)

New Look’s dupes of the Ugg Tasman’s have been slashed by an impressive 45% in the sale.

The slippers feature a cosy faux fur lining with padded cushioning, finished with an abstract print trim that resembles the designer version.

New Look Leopard Print Coat, £35 (was £79)

New Look Leopard Print Coat, £35 (was £79)

Leopard print pieces are still trending, and this high street longline coat is reduced by more than 50%.

The longline silhouette is perfect for pairing with wide-leg trousers and denim for an instantly elevated look – but the coat has very limited stock.

New Look Ruched Maxi Dress, £20.80 (was £26)

New Look Ruched Maxi Dress, £20.80 (was £26)

New Look’s ruched maxi dress looks so flattering with it’s figure-skimming cut, capped sleeves and subtle ruching across the waist.

The specked grey shade is perfect for every season, while the pastel yellow colourway will make a stylish addition to any spring/summer wardrobe.

New Look Double-Breasted Trench Coat, £48.74 (was £64.99)

New Look Double-Breasted Trench Coat, £48.74 (was £64.99)

A classic trench coat is a must-have for any capsule wardrobe.

The lightweight design makes them ideal for throwing on over anything during the transitional seasons, and shoppers can save 25% on New Look’s version.

The double breasted design gives a smart finish, while the belted design will cinch the waist for a flattering finish.

It’s unclear how long New Look’s huge sale will be running for, but items are selling out seriously fast – so we recommend shopping your favourite finds soon.

A GROUNDBREAKING cancer vaccine reversed the disease in nine patients, a study has shown.

All nine patients enrolled in a Yale University study testing out personalised treatments against advanced kidney cancer remained disease free three years after receiving doses.

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Nine patients with advanced kidney cancer remained disease free after receiving personalised vaccines[/caption]

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The vaccines trained immune cells to hunt down cancer cells lingering after surgery[/caption]

Each person’s vaccine was created by examining the DNA and RNA in their tumour, which identified individual mutations in each of their cancers that weren’t present in normal, healthy cells.

Like all vaccines, personalised cancer vaccines train the body’s immune system to hunt down and destroy a threat.

The nine participants had all received surgery to treat stage three or four kidney cancer.

So in their case, the threat their immune systems were being trained to detect were any cancer cells remaining after surgery.

The vaccine was able to snuff out lingering cancerous cells while avoiding healthy cells after being fine tuned to each patient’s biology.

Currently approved immune therapies for kidney cancer aim to “release the brakes” on the immune system to allow it to attack cancer cells, but they don’t tell the immune cells where to go.

As a result, some patients don’t see any benefits from the treatments, while others may experience side effects from an overactive immune system.

Dr David Braun, the study’s first author and researcher at the Yale Cancer Center, said: “The idea behind this trial was to specifically steer the immune system toward a target that is unique to the tumour.”

Kidney cancer is the sixth most common type of the disease in the UK, with around 13,800 new cases diagnosed every year.

In the trial, the personalised cancer jab was designed to sniff out and destroy specific mutated cells that drive tumour growth in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).

Renal cell carcinoma accounts for 80 per cent of all kidney cancer types in UK, and ccRCC makes up about 80 per cent of these.

The standard treatment for patients with ccRCC is currently surgery to remove tumours, followed by immunotherapy with a targeted therapy to blast remaining cells.

However, many patients will see their cancer return, study authors noted, saying “there remains a high unmet clinical need to improve outcomes after surgery for patients with high-risk RCC”.

Dr Braun said: “For patients with high-risk ccRCC, we want to improve post-surgery treatment options that reduce the risk of the cancer coming back.”

Yale researchers conducted a phase I trial, which is used to assess whether a new treatment is safe or effective.

The nine patients received multiple doses of the personalised cancer vaccine. Four of them received just the vaccine, while the remaining five also had small doses of the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab.

Seven patients had stage three disease, and two had stage four kidney cancer.

All nine patients had an immune response to the vaccine within three weeks.

In seven of nine patients, those T cells were capable of recognising the patient’s tumour.

Cancer-fighting T cells remained elevated throughout the study and for years afterwards, researchers observed.

Dr Braun said: “This strong and durable activation in T cells was encouraging and indicates that we’re able to generate a long-lasting, anti-cancer immune response with the vaccine.”

While patients typically experienced flu-like symptoms for one to two days after their vaccinations, none experienced severe side effects.

Researchers also said there were no significant differences in outcomes between patients who received ipilimumab along with the jab and those who received the cancer vaccine.

While the trial’s results – published in the journal Nature – are promising, researchers said trials with more patients are needed to confirm the vaccine’s effectiveness and explore its full potential.

Dr Braun is currently conducting a phase II study with patients receiving a similar personalised cancer vaccine with the targeted therapy, Keytruda, also known as pembrolizumab.

Personalised cancer jabs are also being tested in the UK, with the  NHS matching patients to clinical trials for their specific tumours through its new Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad.

Jab maker BioNTech has signed a deal to enrol 10,000 UK patients on to cancer vaccine trials by 2030.

EASTENDERS star James Bye looks set to rake in a small fortune after signing up to a personalised video-making website.

The actor, 41, bowed out of his role as Martin Fowler last week during the show’s live episode for its 40th anniversary.

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Fans were left devastated as Martin Fowler tragically died following the The Vic explosion during last week’s live episode[/caption]

Viewers watched as Martin suffered a cardiac arrest after an iron beam crushed his legs following the explosion at the Queen Vic.

With the character’s popularity reaching an all-time high, James looks set to cash in on his Walford demise.

The Sun can reveal he’s signed up celebrity video messaging platform Cameo just days after his final EastEnders scenes.

James is charging fans a whopping £51 for a personalised message from him, which average a minute-and-a-half in duration.

The dad-of-four is also offering to promote businesses with an official endorsement from him – as prices start at £1,778.

A source said: “James signing up for Cameo at the height of his popularity is a no-brainer, it’s easy cash for him to make before his next acting role.

“He joined the platform on the week of his exit from EastEnders and has already been inundated with requests.”

According to his profile, James is willing to send fans a simple Happy Birthday message, as well as take on the role of agony uncle and offer advice or an inspirational pep talk.

Speaking about his exit from EastEnders after 11 years, James said his wife wasn’t best pleased.

He told The One Show: “I was sworn to keep it completely secret.

“Obviously the people who were involved in the storyline, they were told not long after I was.

“In fact I told the exec producer, ‘You have to let me tell Lacey. Everyone else you can tell’. And that was the most difficult conversation.

“Other than telling my wife. She wasn’t over the moon with it to be fair!”

Yesterday James’ next acting role was revealed as he swaps TV for the theatre.

He’ll play iconic Jane Austen hero Mr Darcy in the theatrical world premiere of Death Comes To Pemberley.

THE Taliban have bizarrely claimed the arrest of a British couple in Afghanistan was due to a “misunderstanding.”

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were arrested on 1 February on their way back home to the Bamiyan province.

The Taliban said today that the couple were detained due to a “misunderstanding” that they had fake Afghan passports.

It comes after the group said on Monday was aiming to release the Brits “as soon as possible”.

Taliban official Abdul Mateen Qani told the BBC: “A series of considerations is being taken into account, and after evaluation, we will endeavour to release them as soon as possible.”

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