What my dad told me after his final show - and what his last days were really like: Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack reveals his late father's bold plans for the future
The plaudits following the gig were incredible and as his son Jack told him afterwards, 'Dad, you've got to see these reviews - they're all amazing.
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Leah Williamson is the shy superstar who has eclipsed Bobby Moore
Leah Williamson has made history. By leading the Lionesses to glory, she has become the first England captain to lift two major trophies, eclipsing the achievements of the late Bobby Moore. Williamson is a natural poster girl for this England team. She leads by performance and lets her talent do the talking. Away from football, she attracts the biggest brands and sponsors and the most media attention. She is the face of Pepsi alongside Lionel Messi and modelled for Calvin Klein ahead of the tournament. There are shades of David Beckham in her leadership style and off-the-pitch popularity. In many ways, Williamson is not a stereotypical captain. She is a self-professed introvert and more reserved than some of the other leaders around her. Lucy Bronze is the Lionesses' most experienced player and probably the loudest on the pitch. She would have been an obvious pick to be captain when Sarina Wiegman took over as England manager in 2021. Williamson was 25 at the time, had just 20 caps and was not captain of her club team, Arsenal. But there was a reason Wiegman decided she was the perfect fit. She knew Williamson was going to be part of her long-term plans. She was the future, someone who could be moulded into a leader, with a little bit of guidance from the more experienced heads around her. Williamson had captained England at youth level and had impressed coaches with her natural organisational instincts. Keira Walsh recalled Williamson having to get her to team meetings on time when they were in youth age-group teams, describing the defender as the 'serious' one in their friendship. Williamson has also been guided by Arsenal captain Kim Little, who shares many of the same introverted traits and who learnt to embrace them from legendary Lioness Kelly Smith. 'I lead from within, that's my style,' Williamson said of her approach to captaincy. 'People like Kim, especially over the last couple of years, we've had quite a lot of conversations about that, because it's in our nature to be slightly more passive or let things play out and sometimes you have to be a bit more engaged and deal with things when they're happening. 'Maybe that development of just trying to recognise moments where it would be beneficial to act rather than trying to step back from the spotlight as much as possible.' 'She takes us all with her' Williamson may be more introverted but that does not mean she is not vocal. When England conceded their second goal against France in their opening match at these Euros, Williamson gathered her team-mates into a huddle and barked instructions. She did the same when they were 3-0 down against Belgium in April. She can deliver passionate speeches when required. 'She rallies the team, gets everyone going, keeps everyone together, and leads by example in the way she plays,' team-mate Ella Toone said. 'You want your captain to really step up in games and she definitely does that. She takes us all with her as well. 'She's a great captain and one that you want to play under and one that you want to work hard for. Because you know that when she goes out on to that pitch, she'll give absolutely everything for everyone. She's a great person too.' Williamson has made an effort to be more sociable with her team-mates during this tournament. She joked that during the last Euros she spent her free time sleeping but has consciously tried to be more present this time around. 'Beth Mead was laughing at me the other day because I did the day in the life of her which meant I didn't go back to my room, I was very sociable,' Williamson said earlier in the tournament. 'I said to her: 'I don't know how you do this every day,' and she said: 'This is my every day.' I said: 'Yes, it's crazy to me, I'm not that type of person'.' Williamson was a key member of the Euro 2022 squad but missed the World Cup after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament three months before the tournament. She admitted on the eve of the Lionesses' first game in Switzerland that she had held some anxiety coming into this tournament. It is perhaps fair to say Williamson has not enjoyed as good a tournament as she did in 2022. There have been difficult moments, her passing has not always been as crisp and accurate as we have come to expect. There had been high expectations given Williamson enjoyed one of her best games in recent memory when Arsenal beat Barcelona in the Champions League final. But she has not been helped by the fact her centre-back partner has changed three times at this tournament. She started alongside Alex Greenwood, then played three games with Jess Carter next to her before Esme Morgan was brought in for the semi-final with Italy. Williamson may also have been playing with the added pressure of feeling she has to solve every issue in England's defence. It is a trait Bronze had in the earlier part of her England career. What is clear is that her team-mates know they are a better team with her than without her. When there was a doubt over whether Williamson would be fit for the semi-final after rolling her ankle against Sweden, Morgan said before the game: 'I want what is best for the team and that is absolutely having our captain on the pitch.' 'She's just an incredible girl' Many of this squad have known Williamson since childhood. They have seen her go from the quiet kid to the face of women's football. 'I remember stepping into Arsenal at 12 years old and saying to my parents, 'Leah's going to be England captain one day,'' Chloe Kelly said. 'She's just an incredible girl, shows great leadership qualities and is so approachable, someone that I get on so well with. To captain England at major tournaments, there is a lot of pressure, but it doesn't show in Leah's personality at all. She's just so consistent, highs, lows and everything in between. She's a great England captain.'
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Baby joy for Duke and Duchess of Westminster as couple announce birth of first child year on from society wedding of the year that starred Prince William as an usher
The Duke and Duchess of Westminster have joyfully announced the birth of their first child. Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor and his wife Olivia confirmed they had welcomed a baby girl, a year after they got married in what was the society wedding of the year, starring Prince William as an usher. The happy couple also revealed their daughter had been named Cosima Florence Grosvenor. A spokesperson for the pair said: 'The Duke and Duchess of Westminster are thrilled to announce the birth of their baby daughter. 'Both the duchess and Cosima are doing well. 'The duke and duchess now look forward to spending this special time together as a family.' The duke is a close friend of princes William and Harry and is godfather to Prince George as well as reportedly Prince Archie. The Duke of Sussex agreed with Hugh, who is one of the UK's biggest landowners, that he would not attend his wedding last June amid a long-running feud with his brother. Once considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors, Hugh became an instant billionaire when he inherited his title and control of the historic Grosvenor Estate aged just 25, after his father died from a heart attack in 2016. His property company, Grosvenor Group, owns hundreds of acres of land in Mayfair and Belgravia, as well as major city centre developments such as Liverpool's One shopping centre. The duke donated £12.5 million to the UK's Covid relief effort in 2020, including funds for NHS Charities Together and for medical research and development. In April, the Duke and Duchess of Westminster joined Prince William and Prince George to cheer on Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League against Paris St Germain. It was their first public appearance after announcing they were expecting a baby. Hugh and Olivia showed their support, each wearing matching burgundy scarfs with Aston Villa emblazoned in white across the length of the neckwear. Earlier this year, a spokesman for the pair said: 'The Duchess is expecting a baby in the summer. The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together.' The pair announced their engagement in April 2023, after being together for two years. They decided to marry at Chester Cathedral, before inviting around 400 guests including Princess Eugenie and TV producer Phil Redmond, to go to a lavish reception at the Grosvenor family seat, Eaton Hall, just outside Chester. The Duke paid for free ice cream, gelato and sorbet for Cheshire locals from three local independent cafes so they could join in the celebration. And a staggering 100,000 flowers - all paid for by the Duke - were planted throughout the city and donated to charity following the ceremony. No expense was spared as Olivia arrived at the Cathedral in a vintage 1930 8-litre Bentley owned by the Grosvenor estate. The bride's veil was designed by Emma Victoria Payne and featuring an embroidery design which incorporated floral motifs from her great-great-grandmother's veil from around 1880. Her dress was made by the same designer and she accessorised with blue shoes and the Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara made for Grosvenor brides to wear on their wedding day, which has been in the family since 1906.
Daily Mail
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All the details from Jack P. Shepherd's lavish cathedral wedding to Hanni Treweek from Coronation Street wedding singer cameo to CBB winner's sweet gesture to new wife
Jack P. Shepherd and Hanni Treweek were surrounded by friends, family and colleagues as they tied the knot at Manchester Cathedral this weekend. The newlyweds - who met while Hanni worked as a storyline writer and researcher on Coronation Street - shared a passionate kiss as white confetti fell on them after the romantic ceremony. Several of Jack's soap co-stars were among the guests - and actor Andy Whyment even took to the stage to sing a few songs as the celebrations went on into the night. In a series of clips shared on guests' Instagram Stories, Andy could be seen accompanied by a band as he sang Half The World Away by Oasis. Meanwhile Lucy Fallon posted an adorable clip of the sweet gesture Jack did for his new wife after their ceremony. Heading outside to be covered in white confetti, Jack ran out in front of Hanni to pick up the train on her dress and lay it out for photos. Elsewhere pictures showed the utterly stunning interior of the cathedral for the ceremony, as well as a small orchestra playing music for arrivals. After the cathedral ceremony, guests got into a vintage red double-decker bus to travel to the venue for the evening celebrations - where everyone partied until 1am. Jack's Celebrity Big Brother co-star Chris Hughes was among the guests, and gave an insight into the menu for the meal, which consisted of burata, lemon and thyme chicken and cheesecake. Guests enjoyed their meal in a stunning high-ceiling venue featuring arches and stained glass windows, with beautiful white flower bouquets on each table. They were also greeted with individual goodie bags at their seats in elegant white gift bags. Jack and Hanni were seen arm-in-arm as they took to the white dancefloor later in the evening for their first dance as husband and wife, with a band playing behind them. As the newlyweds and their guests partied late into the night, actress Samia Longchambon really let her hair down and seen dancing while on her husband Sylvain's shoulders on the dancer floor. Earlier in the day, Jack had arrived in a red mustang with his mother and his son Reuben, who he shares with his ex Lauren Shippey. Several of Jack's soap co-stars were among the guests - and actor Andy Whyment even took to the stage to sing a few songs as the celebrations went on into the night Elsewhere pictures showed the utterly stunning interior of the cathedral for the ceremony, as well as a small orchestra playing music for arrivals A group of Coronation Street actors were seen sitting on the top of the vintage bus as they made their way to the evening party Hanni arrived shortly after, and looked gorgeous in an elegant white gown, with lace detail and a long trail. Fellow Corrie star Lucy Fallon, who plays David's niece Bethany Platt, turned heads in a plunging yellow gown, teamed with gold strappy heels. Tina O'Brien, who plays his sister Sarah, looked typically chic in a plunging blue and white gown, while his on-screen wife Julia Goulding opted for a turquoise number. Other Corrie stars in attendance included Samia Longchambon, Colson Smith, Ben Price, Alan Halsall and Jayne Danson. Jack, who won Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year, previously revealed he took part in the show in order to pay for the wedding. A source previously told The Sun the pair were going all out to make sure it was their 'dream day'. 'Jack and Hanni are having their big white wedding at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday,' a source said. 'They have gone all out to make sure it's their dream day and there has been no expensed spared.' 'It's a very grand setting getting wed at the cathedral, and it will be packed with guests, including many of Jack's Corrie co-stars.' It came after Hanni got wedding ready during a girls' day out at The Ivy restaurant for her hen party earlier this month. Hanni, who was a colleague of Jack's as a storyline writer and researcher on Corrie, looked stunning in a high-neck white lace mini-dress as she danced the night away to live music. It came after she enjoyed lunch and cocktails at The Ivy, where she posed for snaps with her pals and drank from a giant 'Bride' straw - with her hens all wearing Jack masks. Taking to her Instagram Story on Sunday, Hanni also revealed that she and Jack had been at a lesson for their first dance, as she shared a mirror selfie of the pair in a studio captioned: 'Hungover but dancing through as Mrs Shepherd to be.' She captioned her hen party snaps: 'The non hen party party, two weeks before the wedding. 25 years of a special friendship with these beautiful girlies, how lucky are we. 'I love you all so much, thank you for throwing me a non hen party party it was perfect. The next time I see you I'll be walking down the aisle.'
