Four men have been jailed for life after plotting to murder a gang rival in a drive-by shooting. Dior Jackson, Ihsaan Bernard and Omarni Bernard-Sewell, all in their 20s, and Ayuub Mahmood, 19, had denied conspiring to murder Dante Mullings in May 2019. Mr Mullings, 23, was in a car parked by shops in Ladywood, Birmingham, when a gunman opened fire from a passing vehicle. At least eight shots were discharged from a pistol aimed out of the VW Passat's passenger window. Mr Mullings was struck three times and at least one bullet hit him in the lower back. Advertisement CCTV showed him sprint from the car and hurdle roadside barriers before collapsing seconds later due to internal injuries. Two other passengers also suffered gunshot wounds but survived the attack. More from UK Prince Philip: William pays tribute to 'extraordinary' Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip: Harry 'back in the UK' ahead of Duke of Edinburgh's funeral on Saturday … [Read more...] about Dante Mullings: Four men jailed for life after gang rival is killed in drive-by shooting in Birmingham
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Rylan and Michelle Visage donate £500 to Nikki Grahame fundraiser as they lead celebs supporting star amid anorexia
KIND hearted celebrities have rushed to the aid of Big Brother star Nikki Grahame as she battles extreme anorexia. The 38-year-old star's friends have revealed she is in a "very bad way" and have asked her showbiz pals for help to raise £25,000 to get her treatment in a specialist clinic. Last night Nikki's friend Rylan Clark-Neale tweeted: "This is v hard to read but sharing with permission. "If some of the family could help in any way I know it would be greatly appreciated. Sending love x" Since then donations have been flooding in from members of the public and fellow celebrities. Rylan, Michelle Visage and Vanessa Feltz have all kindly donated £500 each, which has bumped up the total massively. As this article gets published the total stands at just under £37K of the £50K target - half of that is needed just to cover a specialist treatment centre. Nikki's representative told The Sun: “It is with sadness that we can confirm Nikki’s battle with anorexia … [Read more...] about Rylan and Michelle Visage donate £500 to Nikki Grahame fundraiser as they lead celebs supporting star amid anorexia
Prince William pays tribute to ‘extraordinary’ Philip and says ‘I’ll miss my grandpa’
The Duke of Cambridge has described Prince Philip as “an extraordinary man” in a touching tribute to his late grandfather. Prince William, 38, shared a sweet photo of his then-toddler son Prince George sitting next to the Duke of Edinburgh in Norfolk. The family photo was taken by George's mum Kate Middleton in 2015. George is pictured sat beside the duke on the box seat of a carriage, as Philip held the reins and a whip. The future king, dressed in shorts and a knitted jumper, is holding open a picture book. In his statement, William told how he will miss his "grandpa", but Philip, who died aged 99 on Friday, "would want us to get on with the job". He said: “My grandfather’s century of life was defined by service – to his country and Commonwealth, to his wife and Queen, and to our family. “I feel lucky to have not just had his example to guide me, but his enduring presence well into my own adult life – both through good times and the hardest days. "I will … [Read more...] about Prince William pays tribute to ‘extraordinary’ Philip and says ‘I’ll miss my grandpa’
Central Vietnam prepares for busy upcoming holiday
Travel agencies in the Central region are creating new tourism products in preparation for the upcoming holidays on April 30 and May 1. Provinces in the Central region are expected to see significant tourism growth this summer. — Photo courtesy of tuoitre.vn The tourism industry expects to see significant growth during this peak season, especially if COVID-19 is effectively under control. During the first days of April, the human resources department at Danang Golden Bay Hotel in Da Nang has been calling former staff and recruiting new interns to host future guests. Business director of the hotel, Mai Thi Kim Oanh, told Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper that the hotel has received over 100 bookings for the upcoming holiday and the number of bookings continues to increase. Even though hotel guests have a tendency to book only a few days in advance, the current growth rate is a positive sign for the industry and Oanh expects to have 60 to 80 per cent of rooms booked this … [Read more...] about Central Vietnam prepares for busy upcoming holiday
Ghositaram Pagoda in Bac Lieu Province
As a unique cultural destination in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, Ghositaram Pagoda is considered to be a museum of fine arts showcasing the talent of Khmer artists. Located in Cu Lao Village, Hung Hoi Commune, Vinh Loi District, the pagoda was built in 1860 and renovated in 2001. Ghositaram has the typical architecture of a Khmer pagoda, consisting of a central chamber, a vihara, an auditorium, a tower, a school, and the monks’ residence. (Photo: VNP/VNA) The Pagoda’s roof contains several layers overlaying each other, forming a sharp top similar to that of a tower. (Photo: VNP/VNA) Time has created an august and antiquity atmosphere in the pagoda. (Photo: VNP/VNA) Inside the central chamber. (Photo: VNP/VNA) Lacquered pillars with sophisticated patterns. (Photo: VNP/VNA) Statues of scared animals at the pagoda. (Photo: VNP/VNA) Exquisite patterns and reliefs at Ghositaram Pagoda. … [Read more...] about Ghositaram Pagoda in Bac Lieu Province