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Nigeria mourns crash victim as Joshua consoled; Peaty-Ramsay wedding row; Dec 30 milestones (Woods, Ullman, Hammon); London housing hit by skills shortage; Kent foodie town thrives; Wales King’s Honours; Christmas Day stabbing victim hospitalised
Nigeria’s president calls Anthony Joshua and his mother after fatal car crash
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and later spoke with his mother to offer condolences after a serious crash in Ogun State that killed two of Joshua’s associates. The collision happened on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when the Lexus Joshua was traveling in struck a stationary truck; five men were in the vehicle, and Joshua suffered minor injuries and was treated in hospital. Tinubu also contacted Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was at the hospital, as the state government launched an investigation into the incident.
Adam Peaty criticised by ex-partner over surname change after wedding to Holly Ramsay
Adam Peaty has been criticised by his former partner, Eirianedd Munro, after he and Holly Ramsay married at Bath Abbey and reportedly adopted the double-barrelled surname Ramsay Peaty. Sources say Munro feels the move is inconsistent with Peaty previously rejecting her request to give their son, George, both parents’ surnames when he was born in 2020. The wedding, attended by around 200 guests, reportedly highlighted strained relations with Peaty’s family, with most relatives absent amid claims of withdrawn invitations and limited contact.
Notable birthdays on Dec. 30 include Tiger Woods and Tracey Ullman
Dec. 30 marks notable birthdays including golfer Tiger Woods turning 50 and actor Tracey Ullman turning 66.
On Dec. 30, Becky Hammon Became the First Woman to Coach an NBA Regular-Season Game
On Dec. 30, 2020, San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon made history by becoming the first woman to coach an NBA regular-season game, taking over after head coach Gregg Popovich was ejected during a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Construction Skills Shortage Worsens London Housing Crisis as Buyers Turn to Older Homes
A shortage of construction workers is adding pressure to London’s housing market, with demand shifting away from new-build properties toward older homes. The squeeze is also hitting basic maintenance, as more than 1 in 10 Londoners reportedly wait over a year to get a handyman or electrician.
Kent coastal town with over 400 independent shops appeals to food lovers
A “jewel of the Kent coast” is being praised for its mix of more than 400 independent businesses—ranging from vintage boutiques to oyster bars—while chain stores are notably scarce.
More Than 50 People in Wales Recognised in the King’s New Year Honours
More than 50 people from Wales have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours for contributions to community life, charity, education, the arts, public service, and other fields. Former Wales rugby player and broadcaster Jonathan Davies was promoted to a CBE for work supporting people with cancer and for broadcasting through his role with Velindre Cancer Care Trust. Further top awards went to Professor Peter James Vaughan (CBE) for criminal justice and Professor Meena Upadhyaya (DBE) for community cohesion and medical genetics, alongside multiple OBEs and a long list of MBEs across sectors including healthcare, conservation, social care, education, and volunteering.
Man in his 40s taken to hospital after being stabbed on Christmas Day
A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital after a stabbing on Christmas Day, and a 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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