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The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
When is Dillian Whyte's next fight? Date, fight time, TV channel and live stream
DILLIAN WHYTE is just days away from making his huge return to the ring - and fans can't wait! The Brixton star was all set to face Joe Joyce in April for what was expected to be a blockbuster British battle. 1 Dillian Whyte's fight against Joe Joyce got scuppered Credit: Getty However, the fight got scuppered as Whyte was forced to withdraw after suffering a But to the delight of boxing fans, Whyte's medical team has given him the all-clear to get back in the ring and continue what he hopes can be a pathway to the top. And the British icon will be determined to build on his most recent seventh-round stoppage demolition over Ebenezer Tetteh last December. Whyte, 37, has been linked to fight against several superstars, including British boxing hero and bitter rival Anthony Joshua. Read more on Dillian Whyte AJ is unlikely to be in the other corner for his next bout, even though Whyte admitted that Joshua would be a 'perfect opponent', but this doesn't mean that whoever he fights next won't be just as good. When is Dillian Whyte's next fight? Dillian Whyte's next fight will take place THIS Saturday - June 7. The British icon is set to battle on the undercard of Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni. Whyte's opponent is yet to be confirmed and neither has his ring-walk times, but the main card gets underway at 7pm BST. This event will take place in front of tens of thousands of fans at the home of Ipswich Town FC, Portman Road. What TV channel is Dillian Whyte's next fight on and can it be live streamed? Dillian Whyte's next fight will be broadcast LIVE on You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action. A flexible pass, worth £19.99, is also available, and you can cancel at any time with 30 days' notice. You can also pay £119.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option. Alternatively, you can follow SunSport's live blog of the event to keep up with all the latest on the card. How can I buy tickets? Tickets for Dillian Whyte's next fight are still available on secondary sites such as At the time of writing, the cheapest ticket is priced at £55. Most read in Boxing *Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value. Who else is on the card for Dillian Whyte's next fight? Dillian Whyte's next fight will be the co-main event to Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni - for the interim WBA heavyweight title Dillian Whyte vs TBA Pierce O'Leary vs Liam Dillon - for the EEU uropean super-lightweight title Nelson Hysa vs Patrick Korte - for the WBO European heavyweight title Mike Perez vs Steven Ward Sam Gilley vs Gideon Onyenani Umar Khan vs Moises Garcia Billy Adams vs Alexander Morales Lewis Richardson vs Dimitri Protkunas Lillie Winch vs Katerina Dvorakova Jack Williams vs Fernando Valdez What has been said? Dillian Whyte still wanted to fight Joe Joyce even after suffering a severe finger injury and he opened up on how it happened. Speaking to talkSPORT in March, the British star said: "I was training as usual and there was a guy next to me in the gym and he dropped his weights and it rolled down. "As I put my weight down, I ended up catching his finger between his dumbell and my dumbell. "I still wanted to fight so I didn't tell my team, I had a few days off with a chest infection. "But it cut right to the bone although I just thought I could get stitches and put it back in a glove again. "It's cut down the first joint so it's hard for me to bend it and I can't clench my first properly."
Global News
19 hours ago
- Business
- Global News
Canadian brand spotlight: Get to know Veradek
The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms. In this week's Canadian brand spotlight series, we're diving into the world of Veradek – a homegrown brand redefining modern outdoor living with its sleek, architectural planters and outdoor décor. Based in Toronto, Veradek has become a go-to name for design-forward homeowners and landscapers alike, known for its clean lines, durable materials, and distinctly contemporary aesthetic. Founded with a vision to bring form and function together, Veradek specializes in high-quality outdoor products that blend urban sophistication with everyday usability. From minimalist steel planters to modular privacy screens, each piece is designed to elevate outdoor spaces – whether it's a downtown balcony or a sprawling backyard garden. What sets Veradek apart is its commitment to both design integrity and local craftsmanship. Proudly made in Canada, the brand prioritizes sustainability through recycled materials and weather-resistant finishes built to last season after season. Story continues below advertisement Veradek's products have been featured in design publications and embraced by architects, interior designers, and green thumbs across North America. For those who believe that outdoor spaces deserve just as much style and intention as interiors, Veradek delivers a bold, durable, and unmistakably modern answer. Demi Chill Side Table Keep things chill and stylish with the cooler side table – perfect for dads and moms who love to entertain, keeping up to 48 cans cold for 12 hours in a sleek, modern design. Made in Canada from real stone-plastic composite, it's tough enough for any weather and cute enough for any patio. $134.99 on Amazon $129.99 at Veradek Brixton Window Box Planter Yes, it may channel classic estate charm, but the Brixton Planter is built for today – with recycled, all-weather plastic that resists scratches, cracks, and UV damage. Designed in Canada to handle everything from deep freezes to heat waves, it's a timeless piece that's tougher than it looks. $169.99 on Amazon $99.99 at Veradek Story continues below advertisement Brixton Tray Table Don't compromise on aesthetic with this storage-friendly option. This sleek tray table is a backyard essential for organized patio hosting, perfect for tucking away cozy outdoor blankets and pillows. $99.99 on Amazon $99.99 at Veradek Demi Long Planter This planter has a soft, textured finish that looks just as good as it performs. It's designed to handle everything from freezing winters to scorching summers – no fading or scratches. $129.99 on Amazon You may also like: Rolling Grill Basket(2PCS) – $29.99 Grill Caddy – $49.99 Story continues below advertisement 34Pcs BBQ Grill Accessories – $49.99 Outdoor Kitchen Counter Long Cooking outdoors just got a whole lot sweeter with plenty of counter space so you can prep, cook, and serve without missing a single moment of the fun. $439.99 at Veradek Mason Series Raised Lima Planter This goes for all planters – durability matters. Also, never skip the stand. Elevating your plants helps them breathe – and it looks way better, we promise. $119.99 on Amazon Geo Trough Planter Your plants will look as sleek as ever in the Veradek Geo Trough Planter. This piece stands out with its sharp geometric design and lightweight, UV-resistant composite. $44.99 at Veradek Story continues below advertisement Demi Shade Side Table The Demi Shade Side Table turns up the outdoor glam with sculpted flutes and a luxe real-stone finish – a far cry from your clunky old umbrella stand. $144.99 at Veradek You may also like: 76×51 inches Large Grill Mat for Outdoor Grill – $46.99 BFOUR Wireless Meat Thermometer – $89.99 2 Packs BBQ Grill Brush – $20.39
The Guardian
4 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
Gerlin Bean obituary
My friend Gerlin Bean, who has died aged 85, was a leading light of the British Black feminist movement. A founding member of OWAAD (Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent), she was an effective and persuasive organiser, fiercely committed to empowering her community. Also a founder member in 1973 of the Brixton Black Women's Group, Gerlin remained a key figure in the south London area for the next decade. She helped set up Sabaar Books, one of the first Black bookshops in Brixton, in the late 1970s, and, as a guidance counsellor at Brixton College, was instrumental in securing creche facilities there that allowed countless women to gain access to further education. Prior to that, she had helped establish the WIPAG (West Indian Parents' Action Group), which provided nursery facilities and early years' education for working mothers in Lambeth. Hers was one of two lone Black faces at the first Women's Liberation Conference in Oxford in 1970. Gerlin was a committed Marxist whose activism encompassed Black, gay and women's liberation. As such, her politics were genuinely intersectional. Born in Hanover, Jamaica, she was the third of the seven children of Ralph Bean, a farmer, and his wife, Melgata (nee Spence). After completing her secondary education at Manning's school in Westmoreland, Gerlin travelled to the UK aged 18 to train as a nurse at Bethnal Green general hospital, and transferred to Warlingham Park psychiatric hospital in Surrey in 1961. However, her experience of racism on the wards combined with single parenthood following the birth of her daughter, Jennifer, led to a growing political consciousness, and in the late 60s she left nursing and began youth work in the Seventies Coffee Bar on the Harrow Road. Her commitment to ensuring young Black people had a future earned her instant respect. After gaining a degree in social science and administration at the London School of Economics (1978), Gerlin began working at Brixton College. In 1983, she left Britain to work for the CIIR (Catholic Institute of International Relations) in the newly independent Zimbabwe, where she helped organise volunteer doctors and teachers. After returning to Jamaica in 1987, she played an increasingly influential role as director of 3D Projects, an organisation in Spanish Town dedicated to supporting and empowering young people with disabilities. In 1997 she became the chair of Children First Agency in Jamaica, and remained a board member until 2019. She returned to the UK in 2020 to live with Jennifer. I am one of many women who would describe Gerlin as both a mentor and a role model in those early days of the Black British civil rights movement. Our mutual involvement with the Black Liberator journal in the mid-70s, and with OWAAD, from its founding in 1975, led to a close and enduring friendship. A book, Gerlin Bean: Mother of a Movement, by AS Francis, was published in 2023. Jennifer survives her, as do two grandchildren, Junior and Sharleen.
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Health
- The Guardian
Tracking low-level cannabis use wastes police time, former London chief says
Police hunting for people who use small amounts of cannabis is a waste of scarce resources, and diverts officers from tackling much more serious criminals, a former police chief has said. Brian Paddick was a senior Metropolitan police officer who in 2001 pioneered the limited decriminalisation of cannabis in a pilot scheme in Lambeth, south London. His comments come after the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, backed calls for the partial decriminalisation of cannabis possession. Critics of Paddick's scheme said it was dangerous, while Paddick and his supporters said it was a success. A former Liberal Democrat candidate to be mayor of London, Paddick was speaking in a personal capacity about his time as a Met officer trying a new approach on dealing with drugs. Now a member of the House of Lords, he told the Guardian the scheme had helped ease community tensions in the borough, which included areas such as Brixton: 'When I was the police commander in Brixton I was very concerned about the impact of the policing of possession of small amounts of cannabis was having on police and community relations. 'It was diverting scarce resources away from issues that were a priority for the community. In particular, street robberies, burglary and hard drugs such as crack cocaine and heroin.' Under the scheme, those caught with small amounts of cannabis for personal use were given a warning and their drugs were confiscated. Paddick said officers would spend hours processing cannabis arrests that would result in minor punishment, such as a caution or conditional discharge: 'We were wasting a lot of money for something that was not a priority at the time. He added: '80% of local people were in favour of the effective decriminalisation of cannabis for personal use.' Paddick is now a non-executive director of the Metropolitan police, and in such a role is an adviser to the commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, and his senior management team. Paddick said: 'Any change is clearly going to be led by the government and not the police.' He denied that limited decriminalisation amounted to going soft on drugs: 'When I was in Lambeth there were a lot more important things police needed to spend their time on and it was doing a lot of damage to police community relations. 'The policing of small amounts of cannabis is disproportionately focused on young Black men. I think the argument that cannabis is a gateway drug is no longer considered to be a credible theory.' Paddick said he didn't understand the distinction drawn by the report released on Wednesday for Khan, between natural cannabis and other forms: 'If they are trying to differentiate between herbal cannabis and skunk, it is going to place the police in an impossible position. How do they tell the difference?' A report on the Paddick pilot scheme, which ran from 2001 to 2002, found support among police officers, which surfaced during a consultation: 'During this consultation officers complained that they spent a considerable amount of time dealing with arrests for possession of cannabis and this detracted from their ability to deal with high priority crime such as street crime, tackle class A drugs and respond to emergency calls.' The report on the scheme by the then Metropolitan Police Authority, which oversaw the Met, said: 'The main practical difficulty in enforcing the scheme was that there is no legal definition of what constitutes a 'small amount' of cannabis. This created practical difficulties for officers … In practice, officers regularly consulted their supervisors when difficult cases arose. Even if a legal definition had been provided, there was a widespread belief among many officers that drug dealers would exploit the situation by possessing small quantities and hiding larger quantities nearby.' The report concluded: 'The Lambeth Cannabis Warning Scheme was an innovative project which achieved its primary objective of saving officers' time.'
The Guardian
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Secrets of the hair salon, from high street to high rise: Eileen Perrier/Dianne Minnicucci review
The art world is obsessed with the idea of 'being seen'. In a culture of lookism, being seen is understood as tantamount to existing, even to survival. But being seen is complicated. Both the current exhibitions at Autograph grapple with this through photographs by two women of the same generation working in portraiture. Eileen Perrier's A Thousand Small Stories occupies the ground-floor gallery. Since the 1990s, Perrier's work has centred on setting up temporary photographic studios, in homes, hair salons, on the streets of Brixton and Peckham in London, and at a metro station in Paris. Her 2009 exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery in London displayed large-format Polaroid portraits taken in pop-up studios at Petticoat Lane market and in the nearby 23-storey tower block Denning Point. The travelling portrait studio has been a device Perrier has used for 30 years, to take photography into diverse communities and tackle the politics of beauty and identity. This is the first survey of her work. Perrier makes portraits that don't rely on beauty but find it everywhere. She doesn't flatter – in fact the lighting and poses in her pictures in some series are direct references to school photographs, such as Grace (2000) in which her subjects, including the photographer and her mother, share the physical trait diastema (a gap between the teeth). Perrier's subjects are mostly regular people, commuters, passersby. In these quick encounters with ordinary lives, Perrier gives glimpses of beauty where you don't look for it. An image of two women on a leather chesterfield, from the series Red, Gold and Green (made between 1996 and 1997 in the homes of three generations of British Ghanaians), scintillates with shining confidence, from the women's style to the polished ceramics gleaming on the dresser behind them. The makeshift red cloth Perrier has hung up behind them is a reminder that this is a studio, too, where an unexpected moment of beauty, through the alchemy of the camera, becomes an eternity. There's an unresolved paradox in Perrier's pictures, between the artifice of beauty and the photographer's constant quest to find it. Perrier acknowledges this, between celebrating beauty and critiquing it, right from the start of her career. One of the earliest works in the show belongs to her documentary portrait series, Afro Hair and Beauty Show. Between 1998 and 2003, Perrier photographed women attending the annual show at Alexandra Palace, one of the venue's biggest events of the time. It's a document of evolving styles, creativity and the importance of self-expression through hair. While making the portraits, Perrier also began collecting and photographing products for black hair and skin from London shops and photographing them. She turned these grooming goods into a wallpaper that also charts a controversial side of the beauty industry: Dear Heart promises skin lightening, hair relaxant for children is marketed as Beautiful Beginnings. Perrier is positioned through this show as an important counter to a Photoshopped, retouched reality, in a culture of beauty and image worship. Upstairs Dianne Minnicucci's small exhibition of new works – made as part of a residency funded by Autograph – picks up on the impact of white-centric beauty standards on women of colour. Minnicucci confesses to not being comfortable in front of the camera herself – she has portrayed her family and domestic scenes with an intimate, autobiographical tenor but had never ventured in front of the lens herself. Her show, Belonging and Beyond, is about a personal struggle with self-image, compounded by photography, and now using photography as a means to unravel and understand it. Like Perrier, Minnicucci began by dismantling and reconstructing her studio – bringing it into the classroom of Thomas Tallis school, south-east London, where she is head of photography. Working alongside her students for six months, inviting them into the work as collaborators, Minnicucci was forced to practise what she'd preached – to embrace discomfort. A series of wistful black and white self-portraits sees Minnicucci try to break through this awkward confrontation, all of them shot in Lesnes Abbey Woods. We see her figuring out what to do with her body, her hands, her gaze. Half-masked by spiky shrubs and trees, thesepictures have a quiet, self-conscious grace. Minnicucci dressed in white in this misty atmosphere looks shyly away from the camera, tentative, uncertain. This is not really about the images but what the process reveals. In a film accompanying the images, Minnicucci realises where her trepidation in taking self-portraits as a black woman might come from: 'Because I haven't been exposed to those images, maybe that's why?' Eileen Perrier's A Thousand Small Stories, and Dianne Minnicucci's Belonging and Beyond are both at Autograph, London, until 13 September
