TV chef Gordon Ramsay has mentioned he’s fortunate to be alive after crashing his bicycle, and has urged cyclists to put on a helmet.

The 57-year-old, who has competed in triathlons and Ironman occasions, revealed the main points of a “actually dangerous accident” he had just lately whereas using his bike. He shared a video on X on Saturday afternoon, writing that he was “grateful for my helmet that saved my life”. 

“I might prefer to share an important message with you all,” Ramsay mentioned. “You understand how a lot I like biking and triathlons and Ironmans and so on. This week, sadly, I had a extremely dangerous accident and it actually shook me. Truthfully, I am fortunate to be right here. 

“These unbelievable trauma surgeons, docs, nurses within the hospital that sorted me this week, they had been superb, however actually, you have to put on a helmet,” he continued. “I do not care how brief the journey is. I do not care [about] the truth that these helmets price cash, they’re essential. Even with the youngsters, [on] a brief journey, they have to put on a helmet.”

Throughout the video, Ramsay lifted his chef’s jacket to disclose a big purple bruise masking the left aspect of his stomach. 

“I am fortunate to be standing right here,” he mentioned. “I am in ache. It has been a brutal week, and I am type of getting by means of it. However, I can not let you know the significance of sporting a helmet.

“This weekend is very large, it is Father’s Day, for brand new fathers, outdated fathers, middle-aged fathers. I wish to want you all a really pleased Father’s Day, however please, please, please, please put on a helmet. As a result of if I did not, actually, I would not be right here now.”

Sporting a helmet isn’t at the moment a authorized requirement within the UK, though the Freeway Code suggests it for cyclists. 

“You need to put on a cycle helmet that conforms to present rules, is the right dimension and securely fixed,” the Freeway Code says. “Proof suggests {that a} appropriately fitted helmet will cut back your danger of sustaining a head harm in sure circumstances.”

Main charity Biking UK is against the concept of obligatory helmet sporting, citing considerations that it’d put individuals off biking. 

“Helmets are, and might solely be, designed to resist minor knocks and falls, not severe site visitors collisions,” Biking UK writes on its web site. 

The charity provides that sporting a helmet “may even be counter-productive, by encouraging drivers or cyclists to behave much less cautiously, and/or by rising the dangers of neck and different accidents.”

Talking after the match, Luciano Spalletti sounded each completely happy and unimpressed together with his facet’s efficiency towards Albania: “We thought we have been higher than we have been in too many conditions. We have to be meaner, neat and tidy within the build-up. You must go and damage the opposition. We thought we have been sensible at retaining possession.

“We performed the sport the proper method. It’s true. The scoreline doesn’t mirror the distinction between the 2 groups. We risked an equaliser late on, one ball excessive into the penalty space.

“We have been by no means in need of breath, by no means struggling, we tried to play that throw-in within the first minute, an try and do what we’ve been saying in the previous few days. Managing 4 midfielders, who’re capable of play neat and tidy soccer, helps you. Brief passes in tight areas, they appear ineffective however they create house in one other space of the pitch.”

Gordon Ramsay has mentioned he’s “fortunate to be right here” after experiencing a “actually unhealthy” biking accident within the US.

The superstar chef was left shaken after the incident in Connecticut which left him with a purple bruise which appeared to cowl a good portion of his chest.

The presenter and restaurant proprietor, 57, who fronts the Kitchen Nightmares programme, shared images of his garments being torn and helmet crushed.

His fingers have been shaking in an Instagram video he uploaded on Saturday, as he urged folks to put on helmets irrespective of “how brief the journey is”.

He mentioned: “Hey guys, it’s Gordon. I’d wish to share a vital message with you all.

“You know the way a lot I like biking and triathlons and Ironman (races) and so forth and this week, sadly, I had a extremely unhealthy accident and it actually shook me and actually I’m fortunate to be right here.

“These unimaginable trauma surgeons, docs, nurses within the hospitals sorted me this week, they have been superb however actually, you’ve received to put on helmets.

“I don’t care how brief the journey is. I don’t care… these helmets value cash, however they’re essential, even with a child’s brief journey, they’ve received to put on a helmet now.

“I’m fortunate to be standing right here. I’m in ache. It’s been a brutal week. And I’m type of getting by way of it.”

He added that it was a “huge” weekend attributable to Father’s Day, which takes place on Sunday.

Mr Ramsay additionally captioned the submit, writing that he was “doing OK and didn’t break any bones or undergo any main accidents however I’m a bit bruised up trying like a purple potato”.

He added that he was handled at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut, and the helmet “saved” his life.

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You do not overlook gigs like that.

It’s not typically you get to see real music royalty on the large stage just some minutes down the street, however let it’s recognized that the Foo Fighters’ first gig in Manchester for six years was one we’ll keep in mind for the remainder of our lives.

We’re additionally going to go forward and confess that this isn’t even a evaluation, probably not: take into account it an ode to one of many biggest bands to ever do it and it’s solely after seeing them dwell that we actually appreciated their standing because the rock gods they’ve been for many years now.

For a very long time, the Foos have felt considerably otherworldly, nearly as in the event that they had been too huge for us to ever consider we had been really seeing them in particular person.

However pinches of disbelief apart, we did – although not earlier than two extraordinarily spectacular help acts.

Attending to catch a glimpse of Manchester post-punk with a touch of funk band Free Articles as we lastly made our method via the queues and crowds was a delight and we’re at all times buzzing to see native artists being given a platform by greater acts – and it doesn’t get a lot greater than Foo Fighters.

We didn’t hear a lot of their dwell set, we’ll admit, however they’ve been on our radar for a short while now and we’re definitely going to be watching them carefully as they fly the flag for our metropolis like so many earlier than.

Moist Leg lead singer Rhian Teasdale was additionally stuffed with reward for the warm-ups. The BRITs Greatest New Artist and Group of the 12 months for 2023 had simply as a lot of a job on their fingers to maintain the hundreds of Mancs dancing within the slight however regular rain, however they definitely lived as much as the duty.

It may not essentially have been their crowd however moments just like the scream in ‘Ur Mum’ and the undeniably catchy bop that’s ‘Chaise Longue’ are by no means going to overlook, managing to ramp up the vitality a notch simply in time for the Foos to take their locations.

Seeing Dave Grohl stroll out on stage in entrance of you within the flesh is a sense we don’t assume we’ll ever be fairly capable of describe however all we’ll say is that it was like your complete crowd contained in the Emirates Outdated Trafford had been merely welcoming dwelling an previous buddy while concurrently shedding their minds.

Then the buggers had the audacity to start out with ‘Monkey Wrench’ of all tracks, instantly getting everybody shifting and rolling again the years as they slipped straight into a private favorite, ‘Study to Fly’ after which proceeded to play a minimum of one monitor from each single album. They’ve 11, for context.

lt didn’t matter what period they drew from for the setlist and it’s no exaggeration after we say banger after banger. You don’t keep round for this lengthy with out placing out high quality constantly.

Listening to cult favorite tunes like ‘Generator’, ‘Statues’ and even ‘Below You’, which Grohl was left shocked by as Manchester sang it again to him phrase for phrase – regardless of this being solely one of many few events he’s performed it dwell and simply the primary he’s performed it fully acoustic – it was all simply so particular.

We had been additionally glad to see that Foo Fighters’ first evening in Manchester had all of the staples of an old-school rock present too, from lengthy guitar solos and every band member getting a pleasant little intro/breakout second, and even a 10-minute lengthy jam within the type of ‘The Trainer’.

New drummer Josh Freese was an actual standout too, showcasing precisely why the band picked him to comply with in such huge footsteps, however we are able to’t lie, there was any second extra emotional than the dedication to the late Taylor Hawkins.

Insisting that every one they “ever do is inform Taylor” tales and that “he liked this place”, you possibly can see faces welling up as they proceeded to play his music, ‘Aurora’, as a large hawk motif appeared on the again of the stage and the applause felt like it could by no means finish.

Emotional, for positive, however a core reminiscence.

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One other spotlight was listening to the refrain of ‘ohs’ as they tried to play ‘The Greatest Of You’ and Dave merely stated, “You win motherf***ers”, having already joked that he’d prefer to a minimum of try to take part with us.

Manchester crowds listening to one be aware and operating with it as they proceed to start out the singalong themselves, voices in full, will merely by no means get previous. It was the primary evening of the UK tour too; we set an instance for everybody else – strive following that.

After a very memorable evening, we are able to categorically affirm that Foo Fighters are as superb dwell as you assume they’re – most likely even higher. Many years into their profession and even with the lack of such a key driving drive within the band, it’s unimaginable to see their stamina and expertise haven’t wavered one bit.

These are the gigs you cross off your bucket record and when you’re going alongside on Saturday, you received’t be disenchanted; plus you possibly can nonetheless discover all of the essential data you want in our Foo Fighters gig information. Belief us, you’re going to have an absolute blast.

Lengthy dwell the Foos.

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Just over two years after the shattering and premature loss of life of drummer Taylor Hawkins left them going through trauma and turmoil, Foo Fighters ship a two-and-a-half-hour-plus masterclass in the best way to put the present again on the street. “Do y’all love rock’n’roll music?” yells Dave Grohl as Monkey Wrench begins proceedings with a stage of depth they preserve all evening. “In instances like these you study to dwell once more,” he sings a number of moments later, the track’s prolonged voice and guitar intro emphasising the lyric’s further poignancy.

Onstage, the band’s togetherness and chemistry appears as sturdy as ever, probably extra so. Regardless of the gray skies and early downpours, the moist and windswept frontman places all the things into his vocals whereas stage proper, rhythm guitarist Pat Smear – who first performed with Grohl in Nirvana – nonetheless beams from ear to ear like he has the most effective job on the planet. Earlier than Aurora, their late bandmate’s favorite track, the singer reveals they nonetheless “inform Taylor Hawkins tales all day”.

The climate and wind sometimes have an effect on the sound and make for dreadful situations to see a band, however 55-year-old Grohl appears to have uncanny meteorological powers. “I made it fuckin’ cease,” he yells when the deluge ceases, to roars of laughter, and the showers certainly maintain off. In the meantime, a 24-song setlist brings hits and curveballs together with the unreleased Unconditional. Throughout the first ever solo acoustic efficiency of Underneath You, seemingly about Hawkins, Grohl appears to be like momentarily overcome and may’t face the road: “That is how I’ll at all times image you.”

All through, a delicate stream of melancholy is most evidenced in gentler songs resembling a beautiful Statues and a chic, singalong My Hero, though All My Life, Stroll and Better of You rage as arduous as ever. Few drummers may step into Hawkins’ appreciable boots when it comes to vitality and showmanship, however former Devo and 9 Inch Nails man Josh Freese does it with aplomb. There’s a beautiful second when Grohl introduces him, the group applaud his efforts and somebody holds up an indication studying: “Thanks for saving our band.”

Ryan Garcia, in a press release issued by a publicist, spoke out a day after he was arrested on a cost of felony vandalism on the Waldorf Astoria resort in Beverly Hills, California.

After the arrest, the 25-year-old boxer was transported to an area hospital for medical care, in accordance with a press release offered by the Beverly Hills Police Division. No info was offered about his situation.

“Ya’ll know I’ve been coping with unimaginable stress, stress and now the devastating information of my mother’s well being,’’ Garcia mentioned within the assertion issued Sunday by a publicist, Sarah Fink.

Garcia’s mom, Lisa, disclosed final week she has been recognized with breast most cancers throughout what has been a turbulent time for the boxer.

He’s dealing with a potential suspension after testing optimistic for a banned substance the day earlier than and the day of his April 20 combat in opposition to Devin Haney. Garcia’s authorized staff has blamed optimistic check on contaminated dietary supplements.

Throughout a number of weeks main as much as his combat in opposition to Haney, Garcia exhibited erratic conduct after which pulled off a a major upset with a victory by majority determination

“Ryan has been open about his struggles with psychological well being over time and at the moment he’s coping with an immense emotional burden,” Lupe Valencia, Garcia’s supervisor, mentioned in a press release issued Sunday. “The assist and understanding from followers and the general public are essential as he navigates these private challenges.

“We’re working diligently to supply Ryan with the sources he wants. Our staff is dedicated to making sure that he receives the suitable assist and care to handle each his quick and long-term well-being.”

In 2021, Garcia withdrew from a bout in opposition to Javier Fortuna and wrote on Instagram, “At this level you will need to handle my well being and effectively being.” Later, Garcia informed reporters he’d needed to kill himself due to despair and added, “In my darkest instances, not even my mom might assist me.’’

Within the assertion issued on Garcia’s behalf earlier Sunday, the boxer mentioned, “It’s at all times love. Due to my followers for at all times supporting me….Love and compassion wins. At all times.”

Fink, the publicist, mentioned she might present no details about Garcia’s location and had no details about his situation. The Beverly Hills Fireplace Division, which in accordance with a press release offered to USA TODAY Sports activities transported Garcia to the hospital, declined to supply the title of the hospital.

On Saturday, at about 5:15 p.m. PT, the Beverly Hills Police Division responded to a “intoxicated individual” name for service, in accordance with a press release offered by the police division. Garcia, who was a visitor on the resort, was recognized because the intoxicated individual, and he prompted harm to a visitor room and the hallway of the resort, in accordance with the assertion.

Reform claims some polls present it’s already forward of the Conservatives within the fashionable vote in Wales, and that each get together led by Mr Farage has crushed the Welsh nationalist Plaid Cymru get together within the fashionable vote in each election they’ve contested.

A spokesman for Reform UK mentioned: “Everybody else has launched their manifesto in good, shiny venues in areas which can be pleasant to them. We’re going to do one thing completely different.

“Since devolution, Westminster has nearly forgotten the existence of Wales and Scotland.

“Wales has been left behind and we are going to spotlight that, and what the individuals of Wales have needed to put up with, just like the horrible affect of internet zero on Port Talbot.”

Earlier this yr the Abbey steelworks in Port Talbot introduced the lack of 2,500 jobs, which has been blamed on the Authorities’s internet zero technique, backed by Labour.

Reform’s membership grew by 50 per cent within the week after Mr Farage unexpectedly introduced he was returning because the get together’s chief and standing for parliament, having beforehand dominated out doing so.

We count on Reform UK to launch its 2024 manifesto round Monday 17 June and we’ll be truth checking it in full.

Whereas we don’t know but precisely what the manifesto will embrace, the celebration has reportedly already pledged to save lots of £50bn a 12 months by chopping “wasteful spending” and paperwork if elected.

Final 12 months we printed an inventory of 10 manifesto requirements we predict political events ought to meet to ensure their choices are sincere, accessible and significant. These embrace making certain claims made in manifestos are factually right, not deceptive to voters and supported with proof wherever doable.

We publicly known as on then-Reform UK chief Richard Tice and different celebration leaders to assist these and different requirements, writing to him in November 2023 and January 2024 to stipulate the next calls for:

1. Be sure that the claims you, your celebration and candidates make are truthful.
2. Set out your manifesto in ways in which enable significant scrutiny of your pledges.
3. Guarantee your promoting is sincere and truthful, and decide to have your political promoting independently regulated.
4. Don’t use misleading campaigning techniques to achieve votes, and decide to new guidelines for sincere celebration campaigning practices.

On the time of writing we now have but to obtain any indication from both Mr Tice or Reform UK’s new chief Nigel Farage that they agree.

For stay updates on the overall election you possibly can comply with our work on X (previously Twitter), or over on our Election Reside weblog.

New particulars have emerged surrounding the arrest of champion boxer Ryan Garcia, who was hospitalized after he was detained throughout his keep on the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills resort.

Garcia, 25, was arrested Saturday night after he allegedly vandalized the resort whereas staying there as a visitor, in accordance with the Beverly Hills Police Division. Officers had been referred to as to the resort for a name of an intoxicated particular person and recognized that particular person as Garcia.

The champion boxer is accused of inflicting injury to a visitor room and a hallway of the resort. The fee and extent of the alleged injury was not disclosed.

Following his arrest, Garcia was taken to an area hospital for “medical care.” That care was not disclosed, however the athlete referenced his hospitalization in a few posts on X.

In his posts, Garcia mentioned he was “anxious” and was at a “bizarre hospital.” He additionally in contrast himself to pop star Britney Spears, who confronted adversity over her psychological wellness.

In a press release to NBC4, Garcia’s lawyer, Darin Chavez, mentioned the boxer’s arrest comes as he offers with the “devastating information relating to his mom’s well being.”

“Initially, we urge everybody to respect Ryan’s privateness throughout this troublesome interval,” Chavez mentioned. “Ryan has been open about his struggles with psychological well being over time and right now he’s coping with an immense emotional burden. The assist and understanding from followers and the general public are essential as he navigates these private challenges.”

“We’re working diligently to supply Ryan with the assets he wants. Our group is dedicated to making sure that he receives the suitable assist and care to deal with each his instant and long-term well-being.”

Garcia is now going through a felony vandalism cost.

Manchester United have made a gap bid of £35m plus add-ons for Jarrad Branthwaite, which Everton are poised to reject.

The Merseyside membership’s stance is that they don’t need to promote the 21-year-old centre-back and that they worth him no less than twice as a lot as United’s preliminary provide.

United have acted swiftly after the opening of the switch window and need to make the England worldwide their first signing of the Ineos period.

However there’s a large hole between the value Everton have placed on Branthwaite and the quantity United are ready to pay.

Each golf equipment have PSR points with Everton doubtlessly needing to promote by 30 June after failing Monetary Honest Play for every of the final two seasons and struggling two completely different factors deductions final season.

However United have much less room for leeway after heavy spending within the final two years, after they have paid out round £400m for brand spanking new gamers in Erik ten Hag’s reign, until they will increase funds by promoting gamers. Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood are amongst these they hope to promote this summer time.

They’ve made a central defender one in every of their priorities this summer time after deciding to launch Raphael Varane reasonably than provide him a brand new contract, and after final season was marred by a bunch of accidents to their 5 major centre-backs.

Everton’s view is that Branthwaite, at 21, as an England worldwide and as a relative rarity in that he’s a left-footed centre-back, ought to command the type of worth that will make him among the many most costly defenders ever if he leaves.

In the meantime, Everton captain Seamus Coleman has signed a one-year contract to maintain him at Goodison Park for a sixteenth season.