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Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Lando Norris's girlfriend Margarida Corceiro looks concerned watching Spanish Grand Prix after confirming relationship
PAIN IN SPAIN Lando Norris's girlfriend Margarida Corceiro looks concerned watching Spanish Grand Prix after confirming relationship LANDO NORRIS' girlfriend Margarida Corceiro looked concerned as she watched the McLaren star in action at the Spanish Grand Prix. Norris, 25, was first linked with the Portuguese model in 2023. Advertisement 6 Margarida Corceiro looked concerned during today's race Credit: Formula 1 6 Margarida, 25, was in Barcelona supporting her man Credit: Getty 6 Lando Norris finished as runner-up in today's Grand Prix Credit: PA They were spotted together at tennis' Monte-Carlo Masters the following year, but were then understood to have split last August. Their relationship appears to be back on, with Margarida having cheered Norris on in Monaco last week. The 22-year-old was back in the paddock once again this weekend, watching her man from the McLaren garage. As Norris trailed team-mate Oscar Piastri in Barcelona, live TV footage showed Margarida looking concerned. Advertisement The Bristol-born F1 star went into this weekend trailing his Aussie colleague by just three points. But a runner-up finish to Piastri this week has seen Norris' deficit increase back to 10. Speaking after the race, Norris took his defeat with grace. He said: "Oscar drove a very good race today. I didn't quite have the pace to match him but we gave it our best shot. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 6 Margarida was in Monaco supporting Norris last week Credit: Splash 6 The couple have previously been spotted together at the tennis Credit: Sky Sports "It was a good fun race and to finish one-two is even better!" Advertisement Margarida previously dated footballer Joao Felix between 2019 and 2023. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris open up on F1 rivalry after controversial clashes The pair reportedly got together when she was 17 and he was 20. Norris, meanwhile, dated Margarida's fellow Portuguese model Luisinha Oliveira. The former couple announced their split in September 2022. Advertisement
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Banksy fans 'explain meaning' of new piece and say it's their 'favourite'
Banksy has unveiled his latest piece of artwork, and fans are delighted – but some are puzzled over the meaning of the enigmatic artist's newest piece Banksy fans are buzzing over the enigmatic artist's new piece. The artwork, in an undisclosed location, depicts the phrase "I want to be what you saw in me" set against a moody silhouette of a lighthouse. Taking to Instagram on Thursday (May 29), the Bristol-born street shared two images of the mural, which had followers declaring it could be one of Banksy 's best. One said: "This could be my favourite piece yet." Meanwhile another chimed in: "Give light and people will find the way." Meanwhile, others were left wondering what the piece means. One wrote: "We should be supporting/helping the messages this art brings to light in society. Instead people have stolen and tried to profit off of it. "Many people miss the meaning/message that is portrayed in the art but instead use it as a photo selfie opportunity. I don't want to know who Banksy is because I feel it will dim the light on the messages Banksy is trying to get across. To this, another responded: "I agree but what if you just explained the meaning of this piece???? Look at what the art says... then look at what you wrote... 'it will dim the light...'". "A silent cry for redemption... The lighthouse is a symbol of hope and guidance," another pointed out. Banksy is known for making political statements with his art, tackling issues from immigration and homelessness to the war in Ukraine. In 2005, Banksy and his team painted seven distinct murals on the West Bank Wall in protest against its construction, which was deemed illegal by the International Court of Justice. However, some of Banksy's creations have less explicit messages and leaving fans guessing. To this day, the meaning behind some of the artist's work eludes fans. The true meaning of this latest work has not been shared, nor has its location – although people have speculated that it may be in London or Marseille, France. The quote used by Banksy may also have been taken from a song by Tennessee country band Lonestar, titled Softly. It features the lyric: "I want to be what you see in me. I want to love you the way that you love me." Last summer, Banksy released a series of animal artworks around London over a period of nine consecutive days, including monkeys, wolves, pelicans, goats, cats and elephants. They are all painted in his traditional black stencil style, starting with a mountain goat at Kew Bridge on August 5. This was followed by the elephants in Chelsea, monkeys on Brick Lane, Tower Hamlets, a lone wolf at Rye Lane, Peckham, pelicans in Walthamstow, a black panther on Edgware Road, piranhas at Ludgate Hill, rhinos on Westmoor Street, Charlton and finally, with a gorilla on the security shutters of London Zoo.
The Age
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Less than 15 minutes apart, these two UK cities are chalk and cheese
Set amid the rolling hills of England's West Country, about 90 minutes from London by rail, Bath and Bristol are like chalk and cheese but complement each other delightfully. While one (Bristol) is a buzzy old port city marrying grit and grandeur, throbbing with zany street art and colourful maritime history, the other (Bath) is a genteel and graceful spa retreat, all immaculate honeystone terraces and crescents, bookish charms and wellness draws. The fact that the train connects them in under 15 minutes makes it a no-brainer to visit both. And seeing as you're in the region, why not tick off Stonehenge and the Cotswolds too? But first, Bristol and Bath. Having enjoyed regular trips to this odd couple over the years, I'd recommend you start with Bristol. It's the bigger and busier of the pair, its cityscape, while fairly compact and strollable, is spliced with calf-testing streets, stairways and knee-trembling clifftops. Get your bearings on the Blackbeard to Banksy walking tour, which takes you through more than 1000 years of Bristolian history in two hours. Beginning at the handsome medieval cathedral, it takes in key sights and streets, tucked-away alleys and aromatic markets, and the incredible murals that make Bristol (arguably) the street art capital of Britain. While some pieces are gigantic and hard to miss, more concealed is the handiwork of Bristol's own Banksy, the planet's most infamous (and anonymous) 'guerrilla artist'. 'That's a Banksy, from 2006,' says guide Luke Sargeant, pointing to an image sprayed on a former sexual health clinic near city hall. Titled Well Hung Lover, the mural depicts a naked man dangling from a window as his lover and her partner look out. We mull more offbeat art on our way to The Hatchet Inn, a low-ceilinged pub dating from 1606, when Bristol was Britain's most important port after London, with its River Avon carrying mariners to and from the Bristol Channel, gateway to the Atlantic. Bygone maps adorn the pub's walls and there are cartoonish portrayals of Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach, a fearsome Bristol-born pirate who apparently drank here when he wasn't plundering gold-laden Spanish galleons in the Caribbean. Other west-coast British port cities, Liverpool and Glasgow, overtook Bristol in the late 18th century, but its raffish maritime character endures, especially down by quays, where gulls squabble, yachts and ferries sail and drinkers converse in that swashbuckling Bristolian burr (they roll their Rs and add Ls to the ends of words, a bit like on-screen pirates). On cobblestoned King Street we find The Llandoger Trow, which claims to have inspired two great seafaring novels. Daniel Defoe, they say, got the idea for Robinson Crusoe here, then Robert Louis Stevenson reimagined the pub as the Admiral Benbow Inn in Treasure Island. Ghost stories and live music, from folksy sea shanties to German techno, regularly threaten to shiver the Trow's timbers. Passing Bristol Old Vic – touted as the oldest continuously working theatre in the English-speaking world – we round a corner to Queen Square, a magnificent lawned park that would fit snugly into London's Bloomsbury or Belgravia. It's framed by grand Georgian properties, bankrolled by Bristolian merchants. Many had amassed hefty fortunes from the trans-Atlantic slave trade and also built sumptuous mansions in Clifton, a prosperous Bath-like suburb in Bristol's inner-west.
Sydney Morning Herald
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Less than 15 minutes apart, these two UK cities are chalk and cheese
Set amid the rolling hills of England's West Country, about 90 minutes from London by rail, Bath and Bristol are like chalk and cheese but complement each other delightfully. While one (Bristol) is a buzzy old port city marrying grit and grandeur, throbbing with zany street art and colourful maritime history, the other (Bath) is a genteel and graceful spa retreat, all immaculate honeystone terraces and crescents, bookish charms and wellness draws. The fact that the train connects them in under 15 minutes makes it a no-brainer to visit both. And seeing as you're in the region, why not tick off Stonehenge and the Cotswolds too? But first, Bristol and Bath. Having enjoyed regular trips to this odd couple over the years, I'd recommend you start with Bristol. It's the bigger and busier of the pair, its cityscape, while fairly compact and strollable, is spliced with calf-testing streets, stairways and knee-trembling clifftops. Get your bearings on the Blackbeard to Banksy walking tour, which takes you through more than 1000 years of Bristolian history in two hours. Beginning at the handsome medieval cathedral, it takes in key sights and streets, tucked-away alleys and aromatic markets, and the incredible murals that make Bristol (arguably) the street art capital of Britain. While some pieces are gigantic and hard to miss, more concealed is the handiwork of Bristol's own Banksy, the planet's most infamous (and anonymous) 'guerrilla artist'. 'That's a Banksy, from 2006,' says guide Luke Sargeant, pointing to an image sprayed on a former sexual health clinic near city hall. Titled Well Hung Lover, the mural depicts a naked man dangling from a window as his lover and her partner look out. We mull more offbeat art on our way to The Hatchet Inn, a low-ceilinged pub dating from 1606, when Bristol was Britain's most important port after London, with its River Avon carrying mariners to and from the Bristol Channel, gateway to the Atlantic. Bygone maps adorn the pub's walls and there are cartoonish portrayals of Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach, a fearsome Bristol-born pirate who apparently drank here when he wasn't plundering gold-laden Spanish galleons in the Caribbean. Other west-coast British port cities, Liverpool and Glasgow, overtook Bristol in the late 18th century, but its raffish maritime character endures, especially down by quays, where gulls squabble, yachts and ferries sail and drinkers converse in that swashbuckling Bristolian burr (they roll their Rs and add Ls to the ends of words, a bit like on-screen pirates). On cobblestoned King Street we find The Llandoger Trow, which claims to have inspired two great seafaring novels. Daniel Defoe, they say, got the idea for Robinson Crusoe here, then Robert Louis Stevenson reimagined the pub as the Admiral Benbow Inn in Treasure Island. Ghost stories and live music, from folksy sea shanties to German techno, regularly threaten to shiver the Trow's timbers. Passing Bristol Old Vic – touted as the oldest continuously working theatre in the English-speaking world – we round a corner to Queen Square, a magnificent lawned park that would fit snugly into London's Bloomsbury or Belgravia. It's framed by grand Georgian properties, bankrolled by Bristolian merchants. Many had amassed hefty fortunes from the trans-Atlantic slave trade and also built sumptuous mansions in Clifton, a prosperous Bath-like suburb in Bristol's inner-west.
Edinburgh Live
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Judd Trump's enormous net worth and unusual set up with TV star partner
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 The World Snooker Championship semi-final is witnessing a thrilling contest between world number one Judd Trump and Mark Williams. With just one session remaining at the Crucible, Williams holds a 13-11 lead over Trump in a match that has seen fortunes swing back and forth. At one point, Trump seemed to have a firm grip on the game, but the 50 year old Welshman has demonstrated his enduring class, maintaining a two-frame advantage as they head into tonight's final session. Earlier, the 35 year old Trump had defeated Zhou Yuelong 10-4 in the opening round in Sheffield, setting up a match with Shaun Murphy, whom he also overcame. READ MORE - BBC's iconic snooker commentator's colourful past as house repossessed and addiction READ MORE - Brooklyn Beckham's heartbreakingly 'sad' reason for feud with David and Victoria The victor of this clash will go head-to-head with Zhao Xintong in tomorrow's final. Trump, already hailed as one of the most successful snooker players of all time, boasts an impressive 30 ranking titles in his career. This places him behind only Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry and John Higgins in the all-time list, reports Wales Online. He also has five Triple Crown titles to his name. Despite these accolades, his victory at the 2019 World Championships remains his only world title, and he is now aiming for a second in this year's competition. However, his participation in snooker's biggest tournament comes after a busy few months for the Bristol-born star, who now lives thousands of miles away from the UK. From his new home and sports star girlfriend to his substantial net worth, here's a glimpse into Trump's life away from the snooker table. Sports and TV star girlfriend. Trump, the ex-snooker world champ, is now known to be striking a romance with famed Hong Kong figure skater and TV host Maisy Ma. Maintaining a low-key public presence, the pair has refrained from flaunting their relationship on social media since they were first rumoured to be an item last year. With Trump being a decade older than Ma and a popular Instagram figure himself, having over 180,000 followers, he's no stranger to the spotlight; his accolades extend beyond the rink as he ventures into television presenting roles. His work has seen him cover events from the Paris Olympics to horse racing, along with his collaboration with Mercedes-Benz for corporate functions. Discussing his bond with Ma, Trump shared, "She's used to being in the limelight herself, she still does TV work. It's a good balance because she knows what I'm going through, I think that helps as well." Previously, Trump's dating exploits drew media attention with UAE equestrian Khadijah Misr, who was notably seen celebrating with him after he clinched the 2017 Players Championship - though that relationship didn't last. Despite enjoying an opulent lifestyle, Trump has received some flak for it, notably from promoter Barry Hearn who once dubbed him a "part-time playboy". Trump countered this in The Independent, expressing, "Barry Hearn has said there's no time for playboys, but I'm not a playboy," while conceding that he's pulled the phrase 'part-time playboy' from his Twitter description. Earlier this year, Trump announced his decision to leave the UK behind and embark on a fresh start in Dubai. The 35 year old snooker star from Bristol has been embracing significant lifestyle changes, with plans to transport his practice tables to the Persian Gulf this January, signalling a decisive move to Dubai. Despite having settled in Hong Kong last year, Trump confided to Metro that his partner, Ma, won't be joining him in Dubai. Elaborating on his decisions, Trump said: "My practice tables are getting taken out next week so it's pretty permanent now. My main base will be in Dubai but my girlfriend lives in Hong Kong." He provided insights into his living arrangements, describing his new way of life: "I have residence in both Dubai and Hong Kong so I'll be split between them depending where the tournaments are. It's very different, completely different from what I'm used to. I'm used to my old life of just going to practice and then sitting at home all night, every day." The world-renowned snooker player is enthusiastic about the forthcoming lifestyle shift: "Now there's a lot more opportunities to do different things," he observed. "It's a more outdoorsy lifestyle, living in those different places, a lot more time after snooker to spend in the sun, or go to the beach or whatever." Reflecting on the UK's climate, Trump added: "It's a bit better and more inspiring than being in the miserable weather for months." Trump also touched upon the link between success and wellbeing: "When you're winning it's a lot easier to be happy. When you're travelling around and you fancy your chances of winning every event, you're not dreading going to venues. It definitely helps. "Where I'm living as well, it makes it easier to accept defeat. It's easier to travel back to that. You're in a bit of a bubble for the first few years when you make changes in your life or new things happen. You're a lot happier when you lose to go home." With his impressive track record of title victories, Trump has accumulated significant wealth over the years. His net worth is estimated at around £10million, with career prize money exceeding £8 million, as reported by CueTracker. This season alone, Trump has pocketed £1.46 million, which includes a massive £500,000 from his victory at the Saudi Arabia Masters. Should he reach the World Championship final tomorrow, the runner-up will take home £200,000, while the champion stands to win a hefty £500,000 prize.
