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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
British boxing great lines up fight to become Reform Mayor of London after friendship with Nigel Farage
DEREK Chisora is eyeing up his toughest fight yet - to become a Reform UK mayor. The British heavyweight is being urged by pals to run to be London Mayor. 2 2 The boxing star, 41, is close pals with Nigel Farage and campaigned for Brexit. Friends reckon he could floor Labour in the capital. If he entered the fray for City Hall, he would be the second boxer to stand for Reform. Olympic medalist Luke Campbell was elected Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire earlier this year. A source close to Chisora told The Sun on Sunday: 'Derek has been a loyal supporter of Nigel for years and they are known to attend social events together. Nigel is always ringside at his fights. 'Friends of Derek are urging him to ' do a Luke' and take on Labour at the next London election. 'He has real personality and stands a good chance of winning if the Reform surge continues.' Chisora is just one bout short of his 50th fight - and then is expected to hang up his boxing gloves. He has previously spoken of his friendship with Nigel Farage, saying: 'I don't know anything about politics, but I think we have to put British people first. "I became friends with Nigel and Nick Candy and campaigned for Brexit.' But Chisora faces a battle to be picked by Reform to be their candidate for London Mayor. Fellow Reform backer Celebrity SAS hardman Ant Middleton has said he wants the job. Sadiq Khan is expected to step down as Labour London Mayor before the next election in 2028. Possible contenders to replace him as Labour candidate include actor Idris Elba, Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden and Labour MP Dawn Butler.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Derek Chisora considers wading into the political ring with a run at London Mayor for Reform UK
DEREK Chisora is eyeing up his toughest fight yet - to become a Reform UK mayor. The British heavyweight is being urged by pals to run to be London Mayor. 2 The boxing star, 41, is close pals with Nigel Farage and campaigned for Brexit. Friends reckon he could floor Labour in the capital. If he entered the fray for City Hall, he would be the second boxer to stand for Reform. Olympic medalist Luke Campbell was elected Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire earlier this year. A source close to Chisora told The Sun on Sunday: 'Derek has been a loyal supporter of Nigel for years and they are known to attend social events together. Nigel is always ringside at his fights. 'Friends of Derek are urging him to ' do a Luke' and take on Labour at the next London election. 'He has real personality and stands a good chance of winning if the Reform surge continues.' Chisora is just one bout short of his 50th fight - and then is expected to hang up his boxing gloves. He has previously spoken of his friendship with Nigel Farage, saying: 'I don't know anything about politics, but I think we have to put British people first. "I became friends with Nigel and Nick Candy and campaigned for Brexit.' But Chisora faces a battle to be picked by Reform to be their candidate for London Mayor. 2 Fellow Reform backer Celebrity SAS hardman Ant Middleton has said he wants the job. Sadiq Khan is expected to step down as Labour London Mayor before the next election in 2028.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe Midwest weather leaves 9 dead in Kentucky, 7 killed in Missouri
Storm systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 16 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky. Kentucky authorities said there were also severe injuries when a twister tore across Laurel County late Friday, causing structures to crumble and even flipping over a car on I-75. 'The search is continuing in the damaged area for survivors,' the office of Sheriff John Root said in a statement posted on social media. An emergency shelter was set up at a local high school and donations of food and other necessities were arriving. 'The outpouring from our community has been heartwarming. We are continuing to accept donations,' the Sheriff's Office said. Spokesman Gilbert Acciardo said rescuers have 'been on the ground all night looking for possible survivors. That's what we're continuing to do.' The tornado, which ripped across the largely rural area and extended to the London Corbin Airport, hit shortly before midnight. 'Lives have been changed forever here tonight. This is a time we come together, and we pray for this community,' London Mayor Randall Weddle told WKYT-TV. 'I have never personally witnessed what I've witnessed here tonight. There's a lot of devastation.' The storms were part of a weather system Friday that killed seven in Missouri and also spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin, left several hundred thousand customers without power in the Great Lakes region and brought a punishing heat wave to Texas. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer confirmed five deaths in her city and said more than 5,000 homes were affected. 'This is truly, truly devastating,' Spencer said, adding that the city was in the process of declaring an emergency and an overnight curfew Friday had been put into place in the neighborhoods with the most damage. The number of people injured was not immediately known. Barnes-Jewish Hospital received 20 to 30 patients from the storm with some in serious condition and most expected to be discharged by Friday night, according to hospital spokesperson Laura High. St. Louis Children's Hospital received 15 patients with two of them expected to remain in the hospital into the weekend, she said. National Weather Service radar indicated a tornado touched down between 2:30 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area. The apparent tornado touched down in the area of Forest Park, home to the St. Louis Zoo and the site of the 1904 World's Fair and Olympic Games the same year. At Centennial Christian Church, City of St. Louis Fire Department Battalion Chief William Pollihan told The Associated Press that three people had to be rescued after part of the church crumbled. One of those people died. Stacy Clark said his mother-in-law Patricia Penelton died in the church. He described her as a very active church volunteer who had many roles, including being part of the choir. Jeffrey Simmons Sr., who lives across from the church, heard an alert on his phone and then the lights went out. 'And next thing you know, a lot of noise, heavy wind,' he said. He and his brother went into the basement. Later, he realized it was worse than he thought. 'Everything was tore up.' Downed trees and stop lights also caused traffic gridlock during the Friday afternoon commute and officials urged people to stay home. John Randle, a 19-year-old University of Missouri-St. Louis student, said he and his girlfriend were at the St. Louis Art Museum during the storm and were hustled into the basement with about 150 other people. 'You could see the doors flying open, tree branches flying by and people running,' he said. 'A lot of people were caught outside.' Christy Childs, a Saint Louis Zoo spokesperson, said in a text that the zoo would remain closed Saturday because of downed trees and other damage. Childs said all animals were safe and that there were no reports of significant injuries to staff, guests or animals. 'We can't definitively say whether or not it was a tornado — it likely was,' National Weather Service meteorologist Marshall Pfahler said. A tornado struck in Scott County, about 130 miles (209 kilometers) south of St. Louis, killing two people, injuring several others and destroying multiple homes, Sheriff Derick Wheetley wrote on social media. 'Severe thunderstorms producing large to very large hail, damaging gusts and a couple of tornadoes are expected across the southern Plains,' the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center said on its website Saturday. The risk was especially high for north Texas. ___ Associated Press writers Haya Panjwani in Washington, D.C., Heather Hollingsworth in Kansas City, Missouri, and Lisa Baumann in Bellingham, Washington, contributed to this story. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
At least 14 killed in storms in Kentucky
At least 14 people died in overnight storms that struck Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a social media post. A tornado tore across Laurel County just before midnight, according to the county's Sheriff John Root. At least nine individuals are confirmed dead there and "numerous others" sustained severe injuries, according to a statement posted on the Laurel County Sheriff's Office social media from Root. A search is ongoing for survivors in Laurel County, per an update at 5:43 a.m. It is unclear where the other five deaths Beshear reported took place. "Kentucky, we are waking up to the news of multiple fatalities from last night's storms," Gov. Andy Beshear posted on social media. "Please pray for those impacted. We will update as soon as we have more information." A relief station has already been set up at South Laurel High School gym, according to Laurel County Clerk Tony Brown. The station has supplies for victims of the tornado, as well as food for victims and first responders. "Many of you are aware we had a tornado come through our county and hit the southern part of our city as well," London Mayor Randall Weddle said in a video posted to his public Facebook. He said people came out over night with chainsaws and other tools to help. "It's just been amazing to watch all the moving parts here in our city and our county," Waddle said. "Right now, they're still searching for people through all this debris." Those responding from local agencies include the London-Laurel County Rescue Squad, Kentucky State Police, the U.S. Marshal's Service, the Laurel and London Fire Departments, the Corbin Police, Bullitt County Fire and Rescue, Jackson and Clay County Sheriff's Office, the Laurel County Highway Department and others. "Laurel County Sheriff stated that we lift up those lives who were tragically cut short by the fury of the tornado and those who have been injured," the office's statement said. "Strengthen the hands of rescuers and inspire compassion in the hearts of communities near and far to offer aid in support." This story will be updated. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: At least 14 dead in reported tornado, storms in Kentucky
CTV News
17-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Severe Midwest weather leaves 9 dead in Kentucky
Part of Centennial Christian Church in St. Louis, Missouri, collapsed on Friday, May 16, 2025 when severe storms, including a possible tornado, swept through the city. (AP Photo/Michael Phillis) ST. LOUIS — Storm systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 16 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky. Kentucky authorities said there were also severe injuries when a twister tore across Laurel County late Friday. 'The search is continuing in the damaged area for survivors,' the office of Sheriff John Root said in a statement posted on social media. Gilbert Acciardo, a spokesman for the sheriff's office, said rescuers have 'been on the ground all night looking for possible survivors. That's what we're continuing to do.' Gov. Andy Beshear said his office would release more information as soon as it becomes available. 'Last night a major storm hit South Central Kentucky causing multiple fatalities. We are working diligently to confirm initial reports, but we know this is a tragic event,' he said in a statement. In Laurel County, the tornado hit shortly before midnight. 'Lives have been changed forever here tonight. This is a time we come together, and we pray for this community,' London Mayor Randall Weddle told WKYT-TV. 'I have never personally witnessed what I've witnessed here tonight. There's a lot of devastation.' Missouri pounded by storms, with deaths confirmed in St. Louis The storms were part of a weather system Friday that killed seven in Missouri and also spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin, left several hundred thousand customers without power in the Great Lakes region and brought a punishing heat wave to Texas. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer confirmed five deaths in her city and said more than 5,000 homes were affected. 'This is truly, truly devastating,' Spencer said, adding that the city was in the process of declaring an emergency and an overnight curfew Friday had been put into place in the neighborhoods with the most damage. The number of people injured was not immediately known. Barnes-Jewish Hospital received 20 to 30 patients from the storm with some in serious condition and most expected to be discharged by Friday night, according to hospital spokesperson Laura High. St. Louis Children's Hospital received 15 patients with two of them expected to remain in the hospital into the weekend, she said. National Weather Service radar indicated a tornado touched down between 2:30 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area. The apparent tornado touched down in the area of Forest Park, home to the St. Louis Zoo and the site of the 1904 World's Fair and Olympic Games the same year. At Centennial Christian Church, City of St. Louis Fire Department Battalion Chief William Pollihan told The Associated Press that three people had to be rescued after part of the church crumbled. One of those people died. Stacy Clark said his mother-in-law Patricia Penelton died in the church. He described her as a very active church volunteer who had many roles, including being part of the choir. Jeffrey Simmons Sr., who lives across from the church, heard an alert on his phone and then the lights went out. 'And next thing you know, a lot of noise, heavy wind,' he said. He and his brother went into the basement. Later, he realized it was worse than he thought. 'Everything was tore up.' Downed trees and stop lights also caused traffic gridlock during the Friday afternoon commute and officials urged people to stay home. John Randle, a 19-year-old University of Missouri-St. Louis student, said he and his girlfriend were at the St. Louis Art Museum during the storm and were hustled into the basement with about 150 other people. 'You could see the doors flying open, tree branches flying by and people running,' he said. 'A lot of people were caught outside.' Christy Childs, a Saint Louis Zoo spokesperson, said in a text that the zoo would remain closed Saturday because of downed trees and other damage. Childs said all animals were safe and that there were no reports of significant injuries to staff, guests or animals. 'We can't definitively say whether or not it was a tornado — it likely was,' National Weather Service meteorologist Marshall Pfahler said. A tornado struck in Scott County, about 130 miles (209 kilometres) south of St. Louis, killing two people, injuring several others and destroying multiple homes, Sheriff Derick Wheetley wrote on social media. Associated Press writers Haya Panjwani in Washington, D.C., Heather Hollingsworth in Kansas City, Missouri, and Lisa Baumann in Bellingham, Washington, contributed to this story. Michael Phillis, Corey Williams And John Hanna, The Associated Press
