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FORMER Westlife star Brian McFadden has shared a sweet throwback snap with his daughter to mark her birthday.

The singer shares Molly Marie, 23, and 22-year-old Lilly-Sue McFadden with his ex Kerry Katona.

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The pair tied the knot in 2002 before calling it quits in 2004 and their divorce was finalised in 2006.

Brian took to Instagram today to wish Lilly-Sue a very happy birthday as she turned 22.

The doting dad shared a collection of heartwarming snaps they took together over the years.

Along with some pictures of Lilly as a teenager, he posted an old snap of himself looking much younger while holding Lilly when she was just a toddler.

Brian looked completely unrecognisable in the old snap as he sported a brown jacket and a black and white cap.

He captioned the post: “Happy birthday my beautiful young lady @lils.mc. I’m so proud of you my angel x. 22 today!!!”

The singer’s fans and friends all flocked to the comments to wish Lilly a happy birthday.

Boyzone star Keith Duffy said: “Happy birthday gorgeous girl.”

Suzanne wrote: “Happy birthday @lils.mc have the best day.”

Louise gushed: “Gorgeous! Happy birthday Lilly.”

Paula commented: “Happy birthday Lily. Have the best day ever.”

Another added: “Happy birthday beautiful young woman.”

The Irish singer and his fiance Danielle Parkinson have been together since 2016 and they welcomed their daughter, Ruby Jean, into the world back in 2021.

Brian recently enjoyed a fun winter ski holiday in the French Alps with his family.

Before returning home, the family-of-three decided to make a “pit stop” at Disneyland Paris for a couple of days.

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Danielle took to her Instagram afterwards to share a heartwarming montage of pictures and videos she captured during their time at the theme park.

The trio looked happier than ever during their quick trip to Disneyland.

The mum-of-one captioned her post: “Pit stop at @disneylandparis as we travelled back from skiing and it was jammers!

“But we managed to get everything in that Ruby was up for over a couple of days.”

The couple’s fans and friends all flocked to the comments to gush over the sweet post.

Julie said: “Looks amazing.”

Emma gushed: “What an amazing holiday you all had. Ruby you looked adorable dressed as Jessy and Woody.”

ROBERT Brown killed his ex-wife Joanna Simpson in a crime that rocked Britain.

His horrifying killing will be explored in Channel 5’s A Killer Makes a Call, which airs on February 4, 2025.

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Making a monster

Brown is thought to have been born in either 1964 and 1965 and was raised in Edinburgh.

His father worked in shipyards while his mother worked at the Bank of Scotland. 

While growing up in Scotland, Brown became a three-time UK trail-running champion.

He grew up to become a pilot, having wanted to fly planes since he was a child. 

Brown piloted long-haul flights between San Francisco, Los Angeles and Hong Kong while working for British Airways. 

Marrying Joanna Simpson

Brown met Joanna Simpson after she divorced her first husband. 

Her parents immediately took a dislike to Brown when they met him on the Isle of Man, having reportedly found him “rude” and “arrogant”. 

Joanna and Brown moved in together in September 1998 and got engaged on Christmas Day that year. 

They tied the knot in Ascot on February 13, 1999, despite Joanna’s parents protesting the match. 

Joanna reportedly phoned her parents from her honeymoon in Cape Town and said that the marriage had been a mistake. 

Two months later, Brown discovered that she was pregnant and gave birth to her first child in December 1999. 

Joanna had another baby in May 2001. 

Brown’s evil crime

In January 2007, Joanna went to a solicitor after Brown accused her of having an affair. 

Eventually, the couple split and Joanna was encouraged by the outcome Radmacher v Granatino case which saw prenups being seen as enforceable in the UK. 

Her parents had encouraged her to sign a prenup with Brown.

However, Joanna was killed by Brown on October 31, 2010.

Brown buried his Joanna in Windsor Great Park, after dropping his children off at his pregnant girlfriend’s house. 

The killer phoned the police about a “serious domestic incident” and was arrested on suspicion of being involved in Joanna’s death. 

He accompanied police when they recovered Joanna’s body from the woodland area in Windsor Great Park. 

Brown was diagnosed by the defence psychiatrist as having an adjustment disorder, which involves a “maladaptive response” to a stressor. 

He was eventually found guilty of manslaughter, but not guilty of murder. 

The killer became eligible for parole halfway through his sentence but was met with a widespread campaign against his release. 

Labour MP Jess Phillips was one of the most prominent people leading the charge to keep Brown behind bars.

Eventually, it was stated that Brown would not be automatically released and he was unable to overturn the decision. 

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A Killer Makes a Call

Brown’s terrifying crime will be examined in the Channel 5 documentary A Killer Makes a Call. 

The hour-and-a-half episode will feature exclusive interviews with people who helped bring Brown to justice. 

Viewers can watch the episode when it airs on February 4, 2025, at 10pm.

WREXHAM have revealed plans for their new Kop stand.

Plans have been in place for several years to give the STōK Cae Ras stadium a revamp.

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Wrexham’s new Kop has been designed by Populous[/caption]

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It pays homage to the city’s terracotta history[/caption]

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It will have a capacity of 5,500 with potential to be increased[/caption]

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There is a hospitality section and player facilities[/caption]

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It will feature two dragons as seen on the club crest[/caption]

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The Kop could be ready before summer 2026[/caption]

The old Kop was knocked down in January 2023 and replaced with a temporary structure, but a new stand is finally on the way after a couple of setbacks including planning permission being denied by the council on environmental grounds.

Designed by world-renowned firm Populous, who worked on Wembley and the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, the new stand will embody Wrexham – the city and the club.

It will have a 5,500 capacity with potential to increase further, and includes safe standing.

There will also be accessible seating, hospitality and include player and official facilities, so fans will be able to welcome their team onto the pitch through a player tunnel in the stand.

It will also be built in compliance with Uefa Category 4 stadium requirements, which means it will be able to host European Under-19 Championship matches in 2026, with the tournament hosted by Wales.

Wrexham state the design of the stand will amplify noise created by supporters and it will be high enough for fans to see it from the city centre.

The exterior pays tribute to the city’s “Terracottapolis” nickname, with the brickwork reminiscent of the red brick used in the local are.

It will also feature two dragons carved into the brick, representing the two dragons on the Wrexham crest.

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Michael Williamson, Wrexham CEO, said: “The new Kop Stand marks a special moment in the history of the STōK Cae Ras, allowing us to restore the traditional four-sided enclosure of the stadium, providing new and improved facilities and experiences for our fans and visitors to the stadium alike.

“The distinctive design of the new Kop Stand embodies the history and heritage of Wrexham – rooted in the local community creating a timeless, authentic piece of civic architecture that complements other landmarks.

“It will provide an iconic landmark standing at the gateway to the city giving it a true sense of place.

“The stand reflects the key role the football club can play in the rejuvenation and redevelopment of the city through its role in the Wrexham Gateway Project.

“The upgrading of facilities to meet UEFA Category 4 specifications are central to our wider vision of bringing international sport back to Wrexham and the benefit this will bring to the local community of hosting these events in North Wales.”

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AN ex-Tory MP has left behind politics and joined the Ukrainian International Legion to fight against Putin’s terror invasion.

The former deputy chair of the Conservative Party, Jack Lopresti, who lost his seat at the last general election will now be based in Kyiv to aid logistical support for Ukraine’s embattled frontline forces.

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Photo taken on the front line near Zaporizhzhia 18 months ago when Lopresti was still an MP and visited to see British kit and equipment in action[/caption]

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Lopresti previously represented Filton and Bradley Stoke in Gloucestershire for 14 years.

The ex-MP had visited Ukraine before – while in parliament – and was a strong voice pushing the government to send more money to Volodymyr Zelensky.

He was also the parliamentary chairman of the Conservative Friends of Ukraine group.

Lopresti went back to Ukraine in November, after he lost his seat in July, to help a charity.

The ex-MP revealed he has since decided to join the Ukrainian military as a volunteer.

Lopresti said: “I did apply to join the legion in November. It took a while to find the best unit to utilize my experience and skills.”

He will not be fighting on the frontline, but his military duties and focus include foreign relations and diplomacy, weapons procurement, and some work with veterans’ charities in Ukraine.

A statement on X said: “He is currently serving with the International Legion of Ukraine Defence Intelligence.

“In addition to his military duties his focus includes foreign relations and diplomacy, weapons procurement and supporting veterans and other charities operating in Ukraine.”

The military will not be a completely new journey for the ex-MP as he served as a corporal in the UK Army Reserve, before hitting the world of Westminster.

Lopresti joined a cross-party UK Parliamentary delegation that travelled across Ukraine last week.

He revealed this journey included a visit to Kyiv’s main children’s hospital, veterans’ rehabilitation centres, and met with military commanders in Kharkiv.

Lopresti said he believed he was fighting for Ukraine but also for Europe.

He said: “It is a huge honour and an immense privilege for me to serve in the Ukrainian military and help the gallant and amazing Ukrainian people in any way I can.

“They are not only fighting for their freedom and their right to exist as an independent and sovereign nation but they are also fighting for all of us in Europe and the rest of the free world.

“If Putin wins in Ukraine we all know he won’t stop there.”

The ex-Tory also issued a terrifying warning about Putin’s allies.

Lopresti said: “Dictators have to be defeated or they never stop.

“The ramifications would also be enormous for the rest of the world particularly in places like Taiwan.

“With the authoritarian axis of dictatorships – China, Iran and North Korea – on the march and clearly working together Ukraine must be supported and given the tools to win for all our sakes.”

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He was the former deputy chair of the Conservative Party and an MP for 14 years[/caption]

MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly agreed to sign Nico Gonzalez in a £50million deadline day transfer from Porto.

Pep Guardiola has already splashed the cash on three first team stars this month.

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Man City have agreed to sign Nico Gonzalez[/caption]

Abdukodir Khusanov joined in a £34m move from RC Lens, while Brazilian teenager Vitor Reis completed a swap from Palmeiras.

And forward Omar Marmoush became the club’s most expensive signing of the window when he finalised a £64m transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt.

However, following City’s latest blow – which came in the form of a 5-1 defeat to Arsenal – Guardiola has pushed to complete one last deal.

Fabrizio Romano claims the reigning Premier League champions have reached a £50m agreement with Porto for the transfer of Gonzalez, a central midfielder.

The 23-year-old will likely fly to Manchester today to finalise the move, sign his contract and complete a medical.

Gonzalez officially joined Porto from Barcelona in 2023 and has since made 68 appearances, scoring nine goals and providing nine assists.

Prior to his move to Portugal, he spent two years in Barca’s first team and made 37 appearances.

Guardiola admitted his City players were “fragile” following their defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

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He said: “The feeling is why we have not done in the last 20, 25 minutes what we had done well for the first 60.

“Now we have to reflect and talk with the players and hope that it doesn’t happen again.

“It can be fragile because it happens so many times. But we have a duty to learn and there are always margins to get better.

“It’s happened all season, we are giving away too many things, we are aware this cannot happen, it happened.”

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