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BBC News
15-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Promoted Ipswich offer new deals to 13 players
Top scorers Sophie Peskett and Natasha Thomas head a list of 13 players offered new contracts by Ipswich Town following promotion to the second tier of women's will play in the Championship next season after winning the Women's National League Southern Premier title, finishing six points clear of chief rivals Hashtag who became Ipswich's first professional women's player, in 2021, scored 27 goals, while Jamaica international Thomas was on target 21 Boswell, Charlotte Fleming, Shauna Guyatt, Laura Hartley, Summer Hughes, Leah Mitchell, Natalia Negri, Lucy O'Brien, Kyra Robertson, Ruby Seaby and Megan Wearing have also been offered new Angela Addison, Maisy Barker, Issy Bryant, Grace Garrad, Ella Rutherford and Evie Williams have all been released. Barker, who scored four goals in 28 appearances last season, was the longest-serving of the six let go, having joined Town from West Ham in 2023.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
ITV reality star reveals he's engaged after very romantic proposal to TikTok star girlfriend
KAVOS Weekender star Ethan Aveiro has popped the question to girlfriend Natalie Taylor in Greece. The couple, who have a million followers on TikTok, shared their happy news in a very romantic video. 5 5 5 5 Weekender star Ethan secretly filmed the surprise propsal and introduced his plan, saying: "It's the 10th of June 2025. "It's currently half six, and if Nat gets the timings right she'll be engaged in half an hour." Romantic photos flashed up with Alex Warren's song Ordinary playing over the top. The video then cut to Nat walking out of their villa wearing a white dress. She gasps as she sees Ethan standing next to bunches of flowers and candles. A woman can be seen playing the violin in the background as Ethan gets down on one knee. Nat breaks down in floods of tears as she shows her the ring. Their fans rushed to congratulate them, with one writing: "Omg thjs has made my year! Congratulations to you both" "I'm crying again! I love you guys. Congratulations again," a friend said. Ethan and Nat met after he found fame on Kavos Weekender. Celebrity Big Brother sign up controversial ITV2 star after his incredible weight loss and show axe The holiday rep Ethan played footballer for Hashtag United before appearing on the show. He also worked as a model, and insurance broker, and had 20k followers on Instagram when he signed to the ITV reality series. David Potts is the most famous rep form the Weekender series. He went on to win Celebrity Big Brother last year.
Sunday World
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Love Island star Toby hoping for call-up from Irish national football team
Love Islander Toby has designs on playing for Ireland while Catherine is game for Dancing with the Stars Catherine Agbaje and Toby Aromolaran launch Virgin Media Play: Get Play,Your Way Love Island star Toby Aromolaran is hoping for a call-up from not just a League of Ireland side but the Irish national football team. The 26-year-old, who finished second on the hit TV show in 2021 when he reached the final alongside Chloe Burrows, is a footballer with semi-professional club Hashtag United, and its men's team plays in the Isthmian League Premier in the UK. 'If an Irish team gave me a trial in the Irish league, I would, why not? It would be a bit of fun,' Toby says. 'My mum (Victoria) is from Crossmolina in Co Mayo and I've got an Irish passport. 'I play as a forward with Hashtag United, both on the wings and as a striker.' Toby is setting his footballing sights high. 'I don't see why Ireland don't call me up, why not? I'm just waiting for the manager to call,' he winks. Finalists Toby and Chloe Toby, who grew up in Essex and whose dad is from Nigeria, is a regular visitor to Ireland. 'I was in Mayo last year, the October half term. It was quite funny cos I got recognised a bit,' he explains. 'Mum's dad is from Wexford, then he moved to Mayo and my mum grew up in Mayo. I still have my cousins and aunt that live in Foxford. I've been going there since I was quite young, nearly every summer.' Toby confirms he's 'young, free and single' right now. 'I wouldn't say no to going a date with an Irish girl,' he smiles. But he draws the line at Maura Higgins. 'Yeah I am familiar with Maura. She's a nice girl, she's alright, not a bit of me though. There's nothing wrong with her but she's just not my type, we're just not compatible. 'The age gap wouldn't work — I'm not her type and she's not my type,' he insists. The 24-year-old student and real estate agent from Blanchardstown was in season 10 of Love Island in 2023, entering on day one before being dumped on Day 38. Earlier this year Catherine also featured on Love Island All Stars. During her time in the villa she bonded with Welsh goalkeeper Scott Van-Der-Sluis. 'He played for Shelbourne, he's a goalkeeper,' says Catherine, who now lives in London. 'We talked a lot about Dublin, I think that was what we bonded about, that he lived in Dublin and trained here. He only lived 10 minutes away from where I lived in Blanchardstown, so we did talk about Dublin a lot.' Catherine is also currently single and has a couple of celebrity crushes. 'Looks wise, I like Michael B Jordan, but personality wise I love the streamer called Kai (Cenat), he's the biggest streamer. 'He's so funny. I'd love someone I could just sit down with and laugh for hours,' she says. Toby also has his own personal favourites. '[American singers] Madison Beer and SZA,' he raves when asked about his dream date. Both stars giggle when asked about the possibility of them dating each other some time, given they live close to each other in the London area. 'We're going on holidays after this, maybe Miami, we haven't decided yet,' jokes Toby. Catherine is enjoying travelling and has a number of projects on the go. Catherine Agbaje and Toby Aromolaran launch Virgin Media Play: Get Play,Your Way News in 90 Seconds - 09 June 2025 She would like to follow in the footsteps of fellow Dublin Islander Yewande Bialado and take part in Dancing With The Stars. 'I'd love to do it. I'd be open to it, as it would be a challenge, like Yewande did,' she said. 'I didn't know Yewande beforehand. I think we have some mutual friends, but I didn't know here personally. I watched the show.' Catherine and Toby have their own bits of advice for the new batch going into the 12th series of Love Island tomorrow.. 'My tip is be yourself, go for what you want, stand your ground,' she says. Toby adds: 'Just enjoy the process and let yourself enjoy the experience, because there's only limited time you're going to be in that village, so enjoy it while it lasts — connect to people, just let go, don't be uptight.'
Powys County Times
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Horsham steward praises volunteers after club's title win
A steward at Horsham FC has hailed the club's dramatic title win last week as a fantastic moment for the club. Dave Ward, 50, has been volunteering in the role for three years and watched on in delight as Dominic Di Paola's side beat Hashtag United 5-1 to claim The Pitching In Isthmian League Premier Division title for the first time in their history, pipping Billericay on goal difference by a solitary strike. The result means the Hornets will take their place in the National League South next season after Lucas Rodrigues' brace and goals from Ola Ogunwamide, Harvey Sparks and Jake Elliott were enough to top the division, despite Billericay's 4-2 win over Cheshunt. Ward said: 'It was one of those worthwhile moments where everything came together, it was a fantastic day for the club and it was great to be there. 'I do not think any of us actually thought we were going to do it because we all thought Billericay were going to win quite comfortably. 'There were murmurs in the crowd they were 2-0 down and then at the end of the game when we found out [Billericay had not scored enough], people began to cheer in the crowd and then everyone went absolutely mad. 'It was a complete joy for the club, and it was an unbelievable moment. Ward, who moved to Horsham five years ago and works in the club's carpark, also praised the incredible impact of the club's army of volunteers. He explained that since his time at the club, he has seen the number of volunteers working with him grow from two to five, while crowds have risen from approximately 600 to being routinely four figures. 'I think the people who give up their time to be here are incredible,' continued Ward, whose day job is as a driver. 'I did not realise when I first started how much people put in, week in, week out, it really is a labour of love. 'The club would not be able to afford to pay offsite people to do what we do. 'We all do it for the love of the club, the friendships and the family feel. It is fantastic what everyone does. 'I would not want to be paid to do what I do if I am being honest. The club brings the whole town together and the celebrations last Saturday showed that.'
New York Times
28-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
The title race you didn't know about: Recapping a ‘crazy' final day in English football
Saturday April 26, was the final day of the Isthmian Premier League season, the seventh tier of English football. Going into it, three teams were tied at the top on 84 points. One goal separated the top two on goal difference. Only one team could win the title and earn automatic promotion, leaving the other two to run the gauntlet of the play-offs. Advertisement If you want a healthy slice of jeopardy with your football, this was the place for you. With title races across Europe's elite struggling for excitement this season, the 24-team Pitching In Isthmian Premier League stands apart. A place in the National League South is at stake and the English Football League suddenly does not feel too far away. Billericay Town, based in Essex, headed into Saturday's final day as league leaders on 84 points with a +39 goal difference. They were followed by West Sussex's Horsham FC, who had a +38 goal difference; just ahead of Kent's Dartford FC with +31. Saturday. New Lodge. 3pm. Our season comes down to one title-deciding game.#BTFC 🔹 — Billericay Town FC (@BTFC) April 25, 2025 Nick Robinson, the league's chair, told The Athletic: 'This season has been fantastic. It is the closest we've had in all the divisions for many years. We used to have one or two clubs that were out in front. But now, this year in particular, we are really pleased. We've got Billericay, Horsham and Dartford who could all win the championship. It is really exciting. 'It is very rare to have it this close. We (the league's board) normally use April to plan our title presentations and choose the Saturdays to do it!' According to Robinson, the tight title race has seen attendance at the three teams' stadiums average around 1,600 people in the month of April, and tickets were sold out across the board for Saturday's finale, with all games kicking off at 3pm. Robinson said league staff went to Billericay's New Lodge stadium and, if results changed proceedings, were prepared to drive down to Dartford's Princes Park stadium to hand the league trophy and winners' medals to the right side. Horsham, however, is 71 miles away from Billericay so they would have to wait for their silverware. Advertisement Freddie Humphry-Wakefield, a Horsham fan who also does live commentaries for the club, said before kick-off against Hashtag United: 'I feel very nervous. It's been a very intense season, and this final day just makes it all the more crazy. So the overall feeling is nervousness and excitement. I think it will be crazy today.' So did Horsham, who had not been leaders of the division at any point this season, come out on top? It doesn't take long for the action to begin… 3.11pm – Dartford 0-1 Carshalton — Billericay champions 3.13pm – Billericay 0-1 Cheshunt — Horsham champions 3.13pm – Horsham 0-1 Hashtag United — Billericay champions 3.15pm – Horsham 1-1 Hashtag United — Horsham champions 3.16pm – Billericay 0-2 Cheshunt 3.30pm – Horsham 2-1 Hashtag United 3.44pm – Billericay 1-2 Cheshunt 3:47pm – Dartford 0-2 Carshalton Half-time: Horsham are champions. 4:12pm – Billericay 2-2 Cheshunt 4.18pm – Billericay 3-2 Cheshunt — Billericay champions 4:19pm – Horsham 3-1 Hashtag — Horsham and Billericay level on goal difference 4.30pm – Horsham 4-1 Hashtag — Horsham champions 4.32pm – Dartford 1-2 Carshalton 4.33pm – Horsham 5-1 Hashtag 4.47pm – Dartford 1- 3 Carshalton 4.58pm – Billericay 4-2 Cheshunt 5.03pm – Dartford 1-4 Carshalton Horsham's game finishes first. There are 12 minutes of stoppage time at Billericay and then… Horsham are champions! THE GREATEST DAY OF OUR LIVES!#HorshamFC #WeAreNationalLeague 💛💚 — Horsham F(C) (@HorshamFC) April 26, 2025 Billericay lose the title by just a single goal. They have to settle for second place, with Dartford in third. Both sides now having to quickly turn their attention to preparing for the play-offs next week, against Dover Athletic and Cray Valley Paper Mills as they look to secure their pathway to the National League next season. 'It is incredible, what a way to do it (win the league),' Horsham manager Dominic Di Paola said after the game.'On the final day with a shootout really. It was a great way to win the league. 'We knew that we would have to score at least four or five goals. We knew there was not really a margin for error today and we would have to keep attacking. The boys were magnificent today like they have been all season.' 'It has just proved not to be enough,' Billericay manager Gary McCann said after the full-time whistle. 'We have to tip our hats to Horsham. We didn't want to but you have to be gracious in defeat.' Fancy reliving the action of yesterday's manic game to confirm us as champions? Of course you do 😉 — Horsham F(C) (@HorshamFC) April 27, 2025 Humphry-Wakefield said that Horsham's title celebrations went late into the night. Players, coaching staff and fans all celebrated together on the pitch and in the club's bar after the game, singing, dancing and revelling in title glory. 'The celebrations were brilliant,' he said on Sunday morning. 'I think the coaching staff, players, and fans are still out! Incredible scenes. 'The game was an unbelievable six-goal thriller. Horsham could have scored 10 to be honest with you. A crazy, crazy game and almost as good as it gets for a title decider.'
