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Noel Clarke fails in bid to have Guardian’s defence thrown out in £10million libel court action
ACTOR Noel Clarke yesterday failed in a bid to have The Guardian’s defence thrown out in a £10million libel court action.
The Doctor Who star and newspaper will now go to trial on March 3 over its claims he sexually harassed 20 women.
Stories in 2021 and 2022 accused Clarke of groping, bullying and sending sexually explicit images between 2004 and 2019 to women he met through work[/caption]Stories in 2021 and 2022 accused Clarke, who was also in crime drama Kidulthood, of groping, bullying and sending sexually explicit images between 2004 and 2019 to women he met through work.
His barrister, Philip Williams, told the High Court that Clarke could not have sent one alleged “d*** pic” in May 2015 because he had not by then met his accuser.
Clarke, 49 — suspended by Bafta after the stories were published — accuses Guardian News & Media of perverting justice by deleting and fabricating evidence.
Mr Williams said journalists’ message threads were modified to try to “swindle” Clarke.
Referring to Clarke, who was in court, he said of the claims: “The police were so disinterested they didn’t even speak to my client.”
Gavin Millar, KC, for GNM — which is defending Clarke’s action on the grounds of truth and public interest — said its reporting was based on interviews with 22 people.
He said the deleted threads were “routine and banal conversations” between three journalists about “minor tweaks” to stories.
Mrs Justice Steyn rejected the plea to strike out the Guardian’s defence, reserving her reasons for a written judgment.
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‘Never seen him move that fast’ – Darts star forced to sprint to board to keep match alive
SIMON WHITLOCK was forced to pick up the pace in a bizarre bid to keep his match against Andy Hamilton alive.
The Aussie darts ace was taking on The Hammer in the MODUS Super Series in Portsmouth on Wednesday.
Simon Whitlock needed a checkout of 80 to save his Super Series clash with Andy Hamilton[/caption] The Aussie found the double 20 he needed, with the dart clinging on to the segment[/caption] Whitlock raced to the board and somehow managed to get the call of game shot[/caption]Whitlock was on the cusp of losing the Group A contest, only for Hamilton to squander three match darts.
The 55-year-old strolled up to the Oche needing 80 to keep the match alive.
He landed his first two darts clean in the 20, requiring double top for the leg.
His arrow landed plush in the double – but then dangled precariously out of the segment.
Whitlock raced to the board, somehow collecting the dart before it fell out and onto the floor.
Mark Webster yelled on commentary: “I’ve never seen Simon Whitlock move so fast!
“He doubled up as Usain Bolt there didn’t he.”
Whitlock’s lucky escape proved to be vital in the remainder of the match.
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He went on to secure the deciding leg, securing a 4-3 win over the former World Championship runner-up.
Whitlock is widely regarded as the greatest Aussie player of all time and has helped rejuvenate darts Down Under.
A former BDO and PDC world finalist, The Wizard – recognisable by his long beard and flowing locks – won the World Cup of Darts in 2022.
But his career has stalled in recent years.
Earlier this month, Whitlock failed in his bid to secure a PDC Tour Card.
It came after he missed out on the PDC World Championships – won by Luke Littler – for the first time since 2009.
Luke Littler prize money breakdown
Here is all the prize money Luke Littler has won so far after being crowned 2025 PDC World Darts Championship winner:
World Championship 2025 – £500,000
World Championship 2024 – £200,000
Grand Slam of Darts 2024 – £150,000
European Tour – £91,000
Player Championships events – £71,500
Players Championship final runner-up – £60,000
UK Open 2023 + 2024 – £17,500
World Matchplay – £10,000
World Grand Prix – £7,500
European Championship – £7,500
(Unranked) Premier League Darts – £315,000
TOTAL: £1.43 million
A disappointed but upbeat Whitlock said: “I’ve got other options. Seniors Tour, Modus [Super Series] and other things.
“It has opened a lot of doors for me, and I’m excited to try new things and have a hunger to win in different events now.
“So it’s actually a really good thing for me.
“I’ve always wanted to play in, and strive for the World Championships.
“But I’m not there and I’m looking forward to new things in my life.”