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ZOE Ball looks set to make a big return to TV after signing up for a fan favourite TV show.

The popular presenter recently stood down from hosting her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show after six years at the helm.

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Zoe, 54, stood down as she revealed she wanted to focus on family after her mother Julia passed away from cancer.

Now, just a few months on from her departure, The Sun can exclusively reveal that she has bagged herself a top new TV role.

Zoe has signed up to be one of the stars on the next run of the BBC show Who Do You Think You Are?

The show follows celebrities as they trace back their past and to learn more about their ancestry and their heritage.

An insider told The Sun: “Zoe comes from a famous family but not much is known beyond that.

“She was really excited to get be asked to the do show and is really looking forward to seeing what they find.”

Who Do You Think You Are declined to comment when approached by The Sun.

The new TV venture comes just days after it was revealed that the star, once the second highest paid BBC star, was working “at her local cafe”.

She reunited with her ex-husband Norman Cook for the shifts after escaping London for a cosier life in leafy Sussex.

Her son Woody Cook, who starred on Channel 4 show The Circle, told the MailOnline: “In the last five years, it’s been funny watching my parents take up gardening both of them.”

“These crazy party people I grew up with are now gardening, making puzzles and working in the local café,” Woody said.

“It’s very funny to see that transitional period, just as I’m kind of leaving the nest and now at the start of something big for me in music.”

Zoe and musician Fatboy Slim – real name Norman Cook – were married from 1999 to 2020.

The DJ and record producer owns the Big Beach Cafe in Hove and is often seen working there wearing a name badge reading: “Norm.”

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PDC chief Matt Porter has defended the changes made to the European Tour following criticism from stars.

Last month the PDC announced players in the top 16 in the Order of Merit would receive a bye to the second round at European Tour events.

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That means the likes of Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen would not have to compete in the first round, but those in the top 16 of the ProTour Order of Merit would, such as Dave Chisnall.

There has been a considerable backlash to the change but PDC chief executive Porter believes there are now more opportunities for players to earn a living.

He told Online Darts: “That product is there for the player’s benefit. That product is not a particularly commercially prolific product.

“It doesn’t have a crowd, it doesn’t have broadcasters, it’s a product that is live-streamed on our website and on certain betting websites for obvious reasons.

“Ultimately, it is a product that is there to give the players an opportunity to make a living.

“If you’re a Tour Card holder now, you’ve got the equivalent of 104 tournaments, one a week over the two years of your Tour Card now. That’s a lot of opportunities.

“When you look at individual sports, if you’re being given the opportunity, on average, once a week to go and earn a living, then there comes a time when you have to deliver. Otherwise, maybe you’re not ready for the status that you’ve got.”

World No18 Ryan Searle was one of several stars to hit out at the change, saying: “What is the point of the ProTour Order of Merit? The one that shows the true form and consistency of players. Asking for a friend.”

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He later doubled down on the comment, adding: “The top 16 are protected as it is anyway, and that only makes it worse. So yeah, obviously I do a lot of travelling going to all the Euro Tours, I try and do as many Pro Tours as I can and it just feels like a bit of a kick in the teeth.

“It’s just one of those things and I’ll deal with it. I try not to moan too much, I’ve said this year that I’m not going to moan. I’m just going to get my head down, put a lot more effort in than I have in the past and see where that takes me.”

Fellow player Willie O’Connor hit out at the ruling, which he labelled “soul destroying”.

He said: “It’s relentless, it’s so difficult.

“Like, the tour is, it’s soul destroying. You can go in and play in the best darts of your life and still go home with no money in the bank.

“So yeah, the tour is so hard, it’s the best players in the world.

“It’s not the best players in Ireland or England or Germany, it’s the best players in the world, and that’s what you’re against every week.

“The European Tour is such a huge part of the Pro Tour, and now eight qualify for the Pro Tour?

“I’m sorry for the Europeans, it’s like we haven’t a chance. How do you break into the top 32?

“How do you break in? I mean like whatever opportunity I have to pull it out from under you, and it makes it so difficult.

“So even if you qualify for one or two of those in the year, it’s going to be huge.

“You can’t catch the big boys. They are where they are and they’re going to stay there.”

CALLS have been made for a public inquiry to be held into the 1987 Enniskillen bombing following fresh revelations.

The call was made by Belfast-based law firm KRW Law, who represent four families whose loved ones were either killed or injured in the PIRA attack.

The bombing claimed the lives of twelve people on November 8, 1987, as families gathered for a Remembrance Sunday event in the Co Fermanagh town.

Thirty-eight years on from the attack, the leading law firm has now written to the Irish Government urging them to support calls for a public inquiry similar to the Omagh bomb inquiry currently underway.

The call was made after a new book – entitled The Sorrow and the Loss – by Martin Dillon claimed both the Irish and British Governments concealed files about the 1987 bombing.

Dillon – who has written numerous books on The Troubles – also sensationally claimed that British intelligence agency M15 “tampered with the bomb’s timing mechanism determining that the explosion would devastate the IRA’s public image”.

There are also claims that MI5 were aware of the attack and “allowed it to happen”

A spokesperson for KRW law said: “The families are deeply concerned about reports on revelations by journalist Martin Dillion contained in his new book, The Sorrow and the Loss.

“The families we represent know that it was the PIRA who planted the bomb in Enniskillen on 8 November 1987.

“However the claims made by Martin Dillion, despite his caveat that such claims must be treated with considerable caution, raise issues of grave concern.

“These issues are that the British and Irish Government scrubbed files relating to the Enniskillen bombing and also had been sitting on such papers.

“These allegations are against the British and Irish Governments and their respective Intelligence Agencies.

“We are now writing to the Irish Government and British Government urging a public inquiry analogous to the Omagh Bomb Inquiry.”

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KIM Kardashian has spoken out following the sudden death of Kylie Jenner’s longtime hairstylist and close friend Jesus Guerrero.

Jesus died aged 34 suddenly and unexpectedly, his younger sister Gris shared in an emotional statement last night.

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Breaking her silence today, a heartbroken Kim said: “Our glam fam means the world to us. We work together, vacation, and celebrate our lives together!

“Our great respect for the art of hair and makeup has led us to meeting some of the kindest souls and made some of our best friends.”

The 44-year-old Kardashians star added: “So when one of our glam family members passes away, all of our souls are crushed.

“My heart breaks for Kylie and everyone who loved Jesus the way we all did.

“I’m praying for his family, his loved ones, and the whole beauty community who feels this deep loss of one of the most talented and kindest to ever do it. Rest in Peace @jesushair.”

Los Angeles-based hairstylist Jesus began working with Kylie, 27, in 2019 and became a cherished part of her inner circle.

Just last month, he accompanied the beauty mogul to Paris for Fashion Week, where she walked the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier and attended the Chanel show.

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A POPULAR children’s toy has been recalled from 21 Irish stores due to a “choking hazard”.

Smyths Toys is urgently recalling the Fantasma Magic Set Deluxe Top Hat 150+ Magic Tricks set.

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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said: “Smyths Toys HQ UC is carrying out a recall of Fantasma Magic Set Deluxe Top Hat 150+ Magic Tricks.

“The risk reported to the CCPC is choking. The plush rabbit can create small parts and become a choking hazard for young children.

“The brand is Fantasma. The item number is 198567. The bar code is 0816344015286.

“The batch codes are 2401-6009ML-BK / 2406-6009ML-BK / 2407-6009ML-BK / 2408-6009ML-BK.

“Products sold after 17 February 2025 are not affected.

“There are approximately 520 affected products in the Republic of Ireland. The product has been on sale since October 2024.”

Parents are being urged to “keep out of reach of children” and “stop using immediately”.

The warning added: “Customers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.

“Please return your product to your local Smyths Toys Superstores for a full refund.

“You can find your nearest store using the Store Finder

“For further information on this recall customers can call Smyths Toys customer service on 091 355 000 or alternatively email cshelpdesk@smythstoys.com.”

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Meanwhile, a popular beauty product was recalled over “electric shock” fears.

The affected UV/LED Nail Lamp was sold on the Wish platform.

A nail lamp is a specialised tool used while curing gel nail polish.

These lamps emit strong UV or LED light which helps to harden or set the gel polish quickly.

They also consist of a battery that gets heated when plugged in.

And the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) issued the recall due to safety concerns.

The product’s capacitors, used between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit, are faulty, and this may cause users to receive an electric shock.

The CCPC said: The risk reported to the CCPC is electric shock.

“The capacitors used between the primary and secondary circuits are inadequate.

“The user can access live parts and receive an electric shock.”

TOYOTA is set to release three new sports cars with the revival of the Celica and MR2 models, as well as the return of the swashbuckling Lexus LFA.

The cult favourite trio, all of which will be internal combustion engine-powered, will form the future of the Japanese mega-brand’s sports car offerings.

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The return of the cult favourite MR2 alongside the once rally-going Celica comes as Toyota finds itself with two rather large gaps to fill in its billing.

The mighty GR Supra is tiptoeing towards the end of its production run after six years back in the limelight, with petrolheads recently treated to one final version called the A90 Final Edition.

However, a new Supra has been pencilled in for 2027 release, according to Japanese magazine Best Car.

Meanwhile, the GR86 has already reached the end of the road, at least in Europe, where it was cut from sale thanks to EU safety regulations.

According to Autocar, the revival of the Celica and MR2 names fulfils the ambition of the company’s chairman Akio Toyoda, who envisioned the return of their “three brothers” along with the aforementioned Supra.

Both cars are to be powered by a new turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine called G20E, recently revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon – with reports suggesting it boasts more than 400bhp in road-going form and tops 600bhp in motorsports.

It first appeared in a heavily modified GR Yaris – Toyota’s souped-up version of the loveable hatchback – called the M Concept, which is reportedly a test bed for the new unit.

The concept is then expected to transform into the MR2, while the car’s design could take inspiration from the FT-Se concept – first seen at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2023.

Allowing for a typical four-year development cycle, the new MR2 could be ready for production for around 2028.

But it could happen even soon, with Toyota perhaps concerned by the incoming introduction of restrictions on the sale of pure-petrol cars in the UK for 2030 and the EU in 2035.

The Celica, meanwhile, is expected to be the first of the trio to be released and according to Best Car, could not only reprise the GT-Four name but could even return to the World Rally Championship – like it did in the 1990s.

The FIA recently expanded the sport’s regulations to allow a wider range of bodystyles from 2027, including saloons, hatchbacks, SUVs and even bespoke designs.

Lastly, the successor to the Lexus LFA, first previewed by the GR GT3 concept that was unveiled three years ago, has been spotted running in both road-going and racing trim at circuits across Europe.

That includes the iconic Spa-Francorchamps and the Nurburgring Nordschleife.

The new Lexus will be powered by a V8 engine with twin turbochargers – capable of producing around 500 to 600bhp in racing form.

While a name has yet to be announced, Lexus has trademarked ‘LFR’.

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