Koko Cafe Tv Dramas, Entertainment, Pop Culture

TRAGIC England rugby star Tom Voyce’s car was found in 7ft of water after it was swept away during a storm, an inquest heard.

The 43-year-old was attempting to cross Abberwick Ford in Northumberland when the horror unfolded.

Getty

Tom Voyce was found dead after his car was swept away during a storm[/caption]

A huge search was launched for the former England international but his body was tragically discovered five days later.

An inquest heard today his car was found unoccupied submerged in 7ft of water in December after Storm Darragh swept the UK.

The coroner said Voyce was last seen on December 7 at around 11.45pm when he left the Queen‘s Head pub in Glanton.

His wife Anna reported him missing the next morning when she realised he had not returned home.

Worried family and friends joined the search effort alongside specialist police divers trawling the swollen River Aln.

Voyce’s body was discovered in “deep water” on December 12 by a member of UK Search and Rescue at Old Abberwick Mill.

Northumberland coroner Andrew Hetherington adjourned the full inquest until April 1.

Paying tribute, Voyce’s wife Anna said previously: “Absolutely devastated and heartbroken doesn’t even describe how we feel.

“My main focus now is our son Oscar having done what he asked, ‘find Daddy’.

 “Oscar is immensely proud of his Daddy and he was the best father and role model that Oscar could have asked for.

“Tom was proud, and cherished, his rugby memories and as an adopted ‘Northumbrian’ local he leaves a hole in so many of our hearts.”

Mike Tindall also paid tribute to his former England teammate and “incredible” friend in a statement shared by The Good The Bad & The Rugby podcast.

He wrote: “He epitomised rugby as a game for all shapes and sizes, punching well above his weight.

“His ability to break tackles and his durability were exceptional. He was a great character off the pitch.”

While fellow former England star James Haskell said Voyce was “a teammate, a friend and an incredible player”.

He added: “He will be sorely missed by everybody.”

Ex-wing Voyce won nine caps for England and played for Bath, London Wasps and Gloucester during a successful career.

His six years at Wasps included winning European and domestic titles.

Voyce made a total of 220 Premiership appearances before retiring in May 2013.

PA

Voyce had been at the pub before he vanished[/caption]

PA

Wife Anna had reported Voyce missing when he failed to return home[/caption]

PA

A huge search was launched for the former England rugby star[/caption]

MARCUS RASHFORD’s move to AC Milan has been hit by two stumbling blocks.

The Manchester United star wants out of the club this month after struggling for form.

Getty

Marcus Rashford faces two stumbling blocks to join AC Milan[/caption]

Getty

Zlatan Ibrahimovic pushing for Rashford to join[/caption]

Getty

AC Milan will need to sell Noah Okafor before bringing in Rashford[/caption]

Rashford, 27, has not featured in any of the Red Devils last six matches under manager Ruben Amorim.

AC Milan are one club keen on bringing the 60-capped England international to the San Siro.

The forward’s former team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic is pushing for the move.

The legendary Swede played with Rashford during his 19-month stay at Old Trafford between 2016 and 2018.

However, there are two stumbling blocks that could pour cold water on the deal.

The Rossoneri will need to sell Noah Okafor before a deal with Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig is thought to be close.

Another issue is Rashford’s mega-wages that he is currently on at Manchester United.

The club are currently paying him a whopping £325,000-per-week.

CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS

Therefore, the Red Devils will have to pay half of his wages to facilitate a move to Italy.

This means the club would still be paying him £162,500 a week while he plays with AC Milan.

Rashford scored four goals and assisted one more in his 14 Premier League appearances this season.

His agent and brother Dwaine has flown to Italy to meet the AC Milan recruitment team and has held exploratory talks.

Rashford is still expected to explore his other options with multiple clubs keen on his services.

In the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be plotting a shock loan move.

German giants Borussia Dortmund are also keen on him and are willing to battle for his signature.

TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST MOVES FROM THE JANUARY WINDOW

WINTER weather can trigger a variety of health problems, including increased risk of flu, asthma attacks, and greater chance of heart attacks and strokes.

With sub-zero temperatures forecast across the UK, doctors are now warning of another issue men in particular face – and it could affect their performance in the bedroom.

Getty

Winter penis cases rise during cold temperatures[/caption]

Getty

The testicles shrink so they remain as close to the body as possible to stay warm[/caption]

‘Winter penis’ is the body’s temporary response to a drop in temperatures.

Considered a normal physiological change rather than a medical condition, it causes the penis and testicles to shrink in size.

It occurs due to restricted blood flow, as the body prioritises other, more essential areas to maintain warmth – such as vital organs found in our core.

The testicles shrink so they remain as close to the body as possible to stay warm.

During bouts of winter penis, some men could also experience erectile dysfunction, with decreased blood flow making it more difficult to achieve and maintain an erection.

While all men are at risk of winter penis, those that already have erectile dysfunction are most likely to encounter problems, said Dr Crystal Wyllie, Asda Online Doctor.

She warned: “Those with erectile dysfunction are most at risk as they could find their symptoms more difficult to manage.”

GP Dr Jeff Foster, Director of Health at Manual www.manual.co, explained some of the symptoms to look out for.

“Typical symptoms are a potential reduction in penile length of 50 per cent and girth of 30 per cent.

“But this is highly variable and I have no idea how these measurements were made at a large scale.”

There’s no treatment necessary for winter penis as it’s just a reaction to cold weather.

Penis size should return to normal once you reach a warmer place.

“The reaction can last as long as the body is exposed to cold temperatures, with size returning to normal once the body returns to a warmer, more comfortable state,” advised Dr Donald Grant, GP and Senior Clinical Advisor at The Independent Pharmacy.

Getty

Men with erectile dysfunction may struggle more with winter penis[/caption]

But if someone is experiencing problems associated with blood flow or experience a long-term change in size or shape of genitals, it’s always safe to seek more tailored advice from their GP, said Dr Grant.

“They can advise on lifestyle habits, treatments and potential causes.”

As a precaution, the doctors recommend wearing insulated underwear to help keep the penis warm and less likely to react to the cold.

‘Summer penis’

The weather can affect the penis in other ways – many men believe as the heat rises it has a flattering effect on their length and girth down below.

Dr Chun Tang, GP at private healthcare clinic Pall Mall Medical, previously told Sun Health: “Summer penis is a term people use to describe when a male’s penis seems a bit bigger or fuller during hot weather.

“It’s not an official medical thing, just something people have noticed and talked about.

“The idea is that in warmer months, especially when it’s hot and humid, the heat causes your blood vessels to expand a bit, which can make things down there look a bit different.”

In terms of symptoms, males who experience summer penis may see a bit more size or fullness than normal.

Dr Tang added: “Some men notice that their penis looks a little larger, especially when it’s flaccid.

“Because of the increased blood flow, it might feel a bit softer or more relaxed than usual.”

XBOX Game Pass offerings became a lot more difficult to decipher last year when the subscription service was restructured.

There was a price increase at every tier and Console was replaced by Standard, which doesn’t include recent releases.

Frame Break

Lightyear Frontier is still in early access but you can still enjoy the game so far[/caption]

Digixart

Road 96 is a hitch hiking adventure[/caption]

Pathea Games

Or you can build you community in My Time at Sandrock[/caption]

This meant that almost 40 games were removed from Game Pass’ middle tier, but Xbox adds a few games back to Standard every month.

This month three new games are coming to Game Pass Ultimate, and four games are returning to Game Pass Standard.

There are two older games added to the service, though Diablo is Ultimate and PC only as a PC game.

UFC 5 is also only playable on console, and as part of EA Play, it is only available via Game Pass Ultimate.

Road 96 is the last game that is coming to Game Pass and is available on every tier of the service.

Here are the three games coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2025:

• January 7
  • Road 96 – Cloud, Console & PC
• January 14
  • EA Sports UFC 5 – Cloud & Xbox Series X|S * Ultimate only
  • Diablo – PC *Ultimate & PC Game Pass

Four games that are already available on the Ultimate and/or PC tiers are also coming or returning to Standard this month.

Lightyear Frontier is currently in early access, but you can still play the game so far via Standard.

My Time at Sandrock, Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders and Rolling Hills were all available at the Console tier previously.

They were moved up to the Ultimate tier when Standard was introduced, but have now returned to the middle subscription tier.

Here are the four games coming or returning to Xbox Game Pass Standard:

• January 8
  • Lightyear Frontier early access – Xbox Series X|S
  • My Time at Sandrock – Console
  • Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders – Xbox Series X|S
  • Rolling Hills – Console

If you want to read more about Xbox, check out why Black Myth: Wukong was delayed on Xbox.

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has opened up on the terrifying night that he was burgled at gunpoint.

On August 28, 2022, the striker was at his Barcelona home alongside wife Alysha, kids Curtys and Pierre, and his cousin and her boyfriend.

Getty

Instagram @auba

Aubameyang’s young family were present at the time of the robbery[/caption]

During the evening, armed men burst into the house.

Speaking to The Athletic, Aubameyang relived the awful ordeal.

He said: “My eldest son came running and said to me, ‘Dad, some guys are in the house’. I said, ‘Just hide’.

“They came in from outside, where my wife was smoking with my cousin and her boyfriend. They took him (the cousin’s boyfriend) and came into the house. My wife was screaming. They had a gun.”

Aubameyang then described telling his family to hide, before trying to confront the intruders.

After attempting to reason with one of them, the striker was punched by a man wearing gloves with metal in them.

When the intruders took his children and sister-in-law, Aubameyang co-operated and gave them what they wanted – including jewellery and watches.

While he and his family came out physically unscathed, the robbery left a psychological effect.

BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS

Just days later Aubameyang left Barcelona for Chelsea, amid the Catalan side’s financial woes.

During his Blues debut the following week, the forward wore a face mask due to the injuries he sustained during the robbery.

On the lasting effects of that night, he continued: “If I was alone, no problem, I can handle it, as mentally I’ve been prepared for everything in life, thanks to my parents. But when you have a wife and kids, it’s different.

“After that, the kids told me, ‘Papa, I don’t want to go to school, I’m scared something is going to happen there’. For a year my little one said, ‘I cannot sleep alone’. It was a big struggle. You have it always in the mind.”

Aubameyang struggled to produce his best form at Stamford Bridge, and was largely frozen out under Graham Potter and Frank Lampard, amid the club’s bloated squad.

Reflecting on that season, post-burglary, he said: “I was always thinking about this. I did so many nights like this: not sleeping at all, just thinking about that s***. You have some nightmares.

‘THEY ARE SCARED’

“I’m a guy who, if I’m not sleeping well, I’m not going to give what you expect from me, I’m not going to be at my best… Every time the kids are alone, they are scared.”

Aubameyang went on to express his regret at not speaking to anyone about his trauma from that night, calling it a “mistake”.

He also revealed that he still owns his house in Barcelona, but has never gone back.

Following his year at Chelsea, Aubameyang signed for Marseille, where he re-found his mojo.

After netting 30 goals in all competitions, the Gabon star left European football behind to sign for newly-promoted Saudi side Al-Qadsiah, where he plays alongside former Real Madrid defender Nacho.

Aubameyang cites “safety” as a key reason for moving to the Saudi Pro League – and has since inspired his team to third place with six goals in 12 games.

Getty

Aubameyang now plays for Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia[/caption]

Американська модель і актриса Брук Шилдс новорічні свята провела разом із родиною на Багамах і вже потішила підписників фотографіями себе в бікіні. 59-річна зірка виклала фото з пляжу, на якому позує в коричневому мінімалістичному купальнику разом з двома дочками — Грієр та Роуен. 59-річна Брук із дочками Грієр та Роуен на Багамах Також модель зробила […]

With only one month until the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft is starting to tease us with additional details about the numerous additions, enhancements, and modifications in the next installment of the franchise. The developers have now given a thorough explanation of how parkour operates, and perhaps the most noteworthy aspect is that, unlike […]

This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire

With only one month until the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft is starting to tease us with additional details about the numerous additions, enhancements, and modifications in the next installment of the franchise. The developers have now given a thorough explanation of how parkour operates, and perhaps the most noteworthy aspect is that, unlike […]

This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire

Dan McGilvray, 51, has been identified as the passenger who went overboard on the Norwegian Epic cruise liner while sailing through the Bahamas on Dec. 26 -- sparking a massive search and rescue mission.

Dan McGilvray, 51, has been identified as the passenger who went overboard on the Norwegian Epic cruise liner while sailing through the Bahamas on Dec. 26 -- sparking a massive search and rescue mission.