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5 days ago
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Bury's Simon Yates finishes safely in peloton to seal victory at Giro d'Italia
Bury cyclist Simon Yates sealed victory in the Giro d'Italia following the final stage from the Vatican City to Rome. Yates took a lead of almost four minutes into stage 21 and finished safely in the peloton as Visma-Lease a Bike team-mate Olav Kooij came out on top in a sprint finish. Yates effectively sealed victory on Saturday's penultimate stage when he exorcised his personal demons on the Colle delle Finestre with a stunning solo attack to claim the race leader's pink jersey. READ MORE: BBC Race Across the World star, 24, dies after Stockport car crash READ MORE: School mates partied in Thailand on dream lads holiday - then police met them at Manchester Airport On the mountain where his dreams of victory were shattered by Chris Froome's famous solo breakaway in 2018, Yates turned the tables with a masterclass of his own as his rivals were left to question their own tactics. The 32-year-old rode away from leader Isaac del Toro and Richard Carapaz on the brutal gradients and the gravel to turn an 81-second deficit and third place into a three minute, 56-second lead over Del Toro. 'I still think it's sinking in,' Yates told TNT Sports after Sunday's finale. 'What a huge moment in my career, the defining moment. 'I've had some good success but I don't think anything comes close. 'I'm just incredibly proud of the whole team in the three weeks and, of course, I've just finished it off so an amazing three weeks. 'It's been a quick turnaround (from Saturday), we got the plane here to Rome and we kept the focus. 'A good chance for Olav today and he pulled it off. I'll celebrate for sure and see what's to come.' With the final stage a largely ceremonial affair, which started with the leading riders meeting Pope Leo XIV, only a serious crash would have denied Yates a second Grand Tour victory following his success in the 2018 Vuelta a Espana. He is the third British rider to win the Giro after Froome in 2018 and Tao Geohegan Hart in 2020.
Edinburgh Live
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Amanda Owen and ex-husband Clive's TV future 'sealed' after tragic discovery
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Yorkshire's beloved farming duo Amanda Owen and her ex-husband Clive Owen are back on our screens, captivating viewers with their post-split family life. Their acclaimed series, previously gracing Channel 5 with 'Our Yorkshire Farm', made a smashing return in 2024 on More4 with the follow-up 'Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids'. This new chapter tracks the Owens as they lovingly restore a neglected property to expand their holdings at Ravenseat Farm. 2024 marked the first occasion the whole Owen clan was showcased since Amanda, aged 51, publicly shared news of her separation from Clive after two decades together. Buzzing with anticipation, fans are now keenly awaiting the potential second series of the heartwarming show, with whispers suggesting it could hit screens anew in mere days. READ MORE - 22 Kids and Counting's Millie Radford's three word complaint during £55k holiday READ MORE - BBC Race Across the World viewers say same thing minutes into start of show TV enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the initial glimpse into the Owens' latest endeavours set for Tuesday, April 29 at 9pm on More4 and via Channel 4's streaming platform, as revealed by The Sun. Sneak peeks into the upcoming episodes reveal substantial progress—the once dilapidated structure now sports a sturdy roof and the hum of electricity. Amidst the renovations, Amanda's voice resonates with determination in the promo clip: "We have made great strides, but we're a long way off finished. What I want for these children is for them to be able to look back and be able to say, 'We did that'.", reports the Express. The much-loved farming family, with their brood of nine ranging from seven to 23 years old, have been through a tough time following the end of their popular show Our Yorkshire Farm, leaving fans across the nation heartbroken. The split between the well-known farmers came shortly after the series concluded, and Clive has since opened up about the farm's struggles during an intense lambing season made worse by harsh weather conditions. A brutal snowstorm hit the farm, wiping out the grass and leaving the sheep without food. Reflecting on the challenging period, Clive said: "Winters are long enough without them dragging into May." Despite the harsh weather, Clive has been resilient, attending to his flock in the bitter cold. He shared his experience of the weather, noting: "It's been kind in some respects as it's been very dry, but it's been very cold." The freezing temperatures have made life on the farm particularly difficult, with Clive admitting: "It has been really, really hard for us, down to minus six and seven at night, but lovely days, so it's been pleasant enough to work in, but no grass." Clive is acutely aware of the importance of grass for his sheep, stating firmly: "Sheep rely on grass, so we will go and feed them." In a poignant moment during the episode, Amanda found a deceased lamb, expressing her sorrow with: "Oh no. Here, look, I can see something, and it's not good." Amanda, delving into the harsh realities of farming, remarked: "Sometimes you get mysteries, and sometimes you get an answer, and sometimes you don't, but that's your answer. This poor little newborn lamb" eliciting a heartfelt response from her daughter Clemmie, who said: "That's sad, isn't it, mum?".
