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BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Dylan Thomas: Unseen photos show the poet in a fit of rage
Dylan Thomas implored his readers to "rage, rage against the dying of the light". And newly uncovered photos, lost in a drawer for decades, show the Welsh poet heeding his own words as he wrecked an employer's office after finding out they had no pay for him. Thomas had a job making wartime documentaries for Strand Film Company in London in 1942 when a photographer captured him waiting to collect a cheque. When no money was forthcoming, he can then be seen breaking up the furniture like a spoiled rock star in the series of never-before published photos. A quick-thinking Strand receptionist told the photographer to document Thomas's outburst then tucked the evidence away, said Jeff Towns, a Dylan Thomas expert and author. He bought the photos and got the back story from the receptionist's daughter, telling Cerys Matthews on BBC Radio 6 Music he believed Thomas's violent tantrum was the result of him being desperate for money. "There's one picture of him looking immaculate [with a] big smile," he said. "No cheque and he's pulling the desk apart like a rock and roller throwing a TV out the window."The photos and story appear in Towns' new book, the Wilder Shores of Dylan Thomas. "I got this letter out the blue from a woman who said her mother had worked at Strand Films are straight away I knew how important it was," he said, explaining how it was the only time Thomas had "a proper job with a salary".Thomas definitely worked at Strand he said, because one of his friends, Julian MacLaren-Ross, wrote about it a book. "He writes about what they got up to at the [Strand] office, so everything rang true," he said. "Plus I know that [Thomas] was forever living from hand to mouth," he said of the Swansea-born writer, who had a wife and two children to support at the time. "So the guy was desperate for money and obviously when he went in he thought he was going to trouser a few quid to get through the next few days. "Even just to get to the pub that night. "When it wasn't there, he flipped." Originally from east London, Towns has been antiquarian book dealer for more than 50 years and currently runs Dylans Bookstore in has written several books about the Welsh bard and holds an important collection of his letters, photos and memorabilia. The outburst in Strand Films was unusual, he argued."He got into trouble when he was drunk, but he was a pacifist in his own way." Towns said Thomas, who was only 5ft 6in (1.68m), always said he was above average height "for Wales". "He knew he was small, but if a big soldier came in and started being jingoistic he would challenge them and get thrown out on his backside," he said. "He didn't fly off the handle a lot - there are a couple of times when things went a bit wrong - but by and large he was passive and talked his way out of problems." The poet's fans were his worst enemies in some ways, he said. "In America his favourite whisky was a bourbon called Old Grandad. "People would turn up at his hotel room with a bottle and want him to drink it in front of them."When people were feeding him lots of whisky he could get irascible."I think he liked to be the centre of attention, in a pub he would tell great stories and people would buy him drinks, but I don't think he was known for a temper in any way. "[His wife] Caitlin had the temper and she would give him a right hiding."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LPGA returning to Mexico for first time in 8 years and doing so in historic fashion
The LPGA is back in action this week and holding its final event prior to next week's U.S. Women's Open Championship. While Erin Hills will be all the rage this week, what is happening right now is worth mentioning. We will see the LPGA playing at the 2025 MEXICO Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba. This marks the LPGA's first trip to Mexico after eight years away and interestingly the event is the first and only that has the brand 'MEXICO' as the title sponsor. Advertisement Notables in the field will include past champions Sei Young Kim, Carlota Ciganda and Christina Kim. Charley Hull will also be in attendance. Clearly though the vent will be highlighted by the eight Mexican golfers in play: Maria Balcazar Maria Fassi Isabella Fierro Fernanda Lira Gaby Lopez Andrea Ostos Carolina Rotzinger Clarisa Temelo Also in the field will be Sophia Popov who is coming off of an incredible Mother's Day win in Arizona on the Epson Tour. Mayakoba may sound familiar if you are a golf fan as the World Wide Technology Championship was long held at El Camaleón where this event will take place. LIV golf also held events on site in both 2023 and 2024. The tournament can be seen on Golf Channel on Thursday and Friday (10am-12pm CT) as well as Saturday (2-5pm CT). Thursday and Friday have action after those windows on NBC Digital while Sunday's final moments can be seen on CBS and Paramount+.
The Herald Scotland
20-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Former air cadet officer Ronald Hardman jailed for abuse of teens
One of the victims recalled how he "exploded" at the now 80 year-old in rage when he molested him. Hardman - who had been a trusted volunteer warrant officer at the Kilmarnock Air Training Corps (ATC) for 35 years - had denied the crimes. He was today sentenced by Judge Douglas Brown at the High Court in Glasgow. Hardman had earlier been found guilty of lewd and libidinous behaviour and indecent assault against both victims. Jurors had taken just 15 minutes to convict him. Hardman was already behind bars for the serial abuse of young cadets. Read more Scottish crime and courts news in The Herald: He was initially locked up for five years in late 2018 for sex crimes against three teenagers. But, a huge investigation – resulting in 300 former cadets speaking to police – led to fresh allegations. More victims then bravely came forward to reveal how they also suffered at the hands of Hardman. In September 2019, he was sentenced to nine years after he pleaded guilty to 15 charges of lewd and libidinous conduct as well as indecent assault involving 12 boys. Hardman was then prosecuted for these latest offences in 2023. His stay in prison was due to expire in 2028. The eight year-term imposed by Judge Brown runs from today. The attacks involving these two boys occurred between 1988 and 1993. Hardman had been with the ATC from 1960 to 1995. In his evidence, the now pensioner said his aim was to keep the cadets "safe in his care" and to "try and encourage them to go into the RAF". But, instead, Hardman abused his position to take advantage of youngsters. This included groping the boys in this latest case when fitting them out for their cadet outfits. Hardman's KC Murray Macara put to him: "One said that you tried to grope him while measuring him for his uniform and that he exploded saying: 'Do not ever do that again to me'." The pervert denied that happened. He also refuted other attacks on this victim such as molesting him on a bus during a trip to Alton Towers. Hardman even claimed he had no memory of this youngster at the ATC. The OAP further denied any abuse of the other boy including preying on him having got him to come to the squadron hall by lying other cadets would be there. Hardman also suggested evidence he got boys to swim naked, made them play Strip Poker, look at pornographic magazines or plied them with drink were untrue. Prosecutor Tracey Brown went on to quiz Hardman about boys going to his home. Miss Brown: "You were around 50 at the time. These cadets were 14 or 15. "Why invite teenage boys into your flat?" Hardman: "Don't really know. Just to play cards." The advocate depute: "Not think it more appropriate to invite men your own age?" He replied: "Not really, no. The only people I knew were in the ATC." Hardman claimed he was "good to cadets". Miss Brown later concluded: "So, in your case two (now) men have made up allegations - you say both are lying and that you are the only one telling the truth?" He claimed that was correct. Hardman was once again put on the sex offenders list.
Metro
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Bernie's life on the line in Corrie hostage horror - and things get worse
Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) is about to put multiple lives in danger in Coronation Street, and one of them is Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove). Mick has been established as a character not to be messed with. He hasn't been in Weatherfield for very long, but has made enemies with multiple residents including Gary Windass (Mikey North), Ronnie Bailey (Vinta Morgan) and George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley). It's Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) who faces Mick next week, as he lets slip that Lou (Farrel Hegarty) isn't as loyal as he likes to think. With Mick growing paranoid, he confronts Lou and later, Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell) realises that her friend has vanished into thin air. Lou tries to call Mick and get him to come home, but by this point he is consumed with rage. He speeds away in his van and later decides to take matters into his own hands, convincing himself that Kit is the person to blame for this nightmarish situation. While this is happening, Craig (Colson Smith) has arrived at work to shadow Kit as part of his CID placement. With Kit distracted though, Craig is left believing his colleague doesn't really rate his work. Lisa (Vicky Myers) urges Craig to prove Kit wrong just as he is called to investigate a disturbance. Spotting his chance, Craig heads off, but it appears that fate has other plans for him, as Asha (Tanisha Gorey) is forced to assist when he gets attacked. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Towards the end of the week, following the horrific events involving Craig, we see Bernie and Mick on a wasteground. More Trending Mick calls Kit and summons him there, but poor Bernie reckons her son doesn't care about her at all. Kit arrives and finds Mick holding Bernie. With her life in danger, she makes an impassioned plea and tells Kit that she did attempt to contact him years ago, but his adoptive mother stopped her. View More » Will Kit comply and risk his own life or walk away from Bernie for good? MORE: All 32 Coronation Street spoiler pictures for next week as popular star exits MORE: Mick's true nature finally revealed in Coronation Street and it is pure evil MORE: Coronation Street character fired in early ITVX release – and he takes revenge
Edmonton Journal
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Vegas goalie Adin Hill -- biggest faker in NHL or master of gamesmanship?
Article content Hill has captured attention with his sneaky and violent antics during the game. The game saw him repeatedly hack and elbow Oilers forward Zach Hyman, explode with rage after his own player pushed Evander Kane over top of him, and trick the referees into handing Oilers forward Mattias Janmark a tripping penalty when it was Hill who set himself up to be tripped by sticking out his leg into Janmark's path. What an acting job by Adin Hill 💯 has ben watching the NBA Playoffs. #LetsGoOilers — The cfb lliason (@realfbllliason) May 13, 2025
