What Queen Camilla told Arthur Fery after his stunning Wimbledon quarter-final win

Queen Camilla during Arthur Fery’s Wimbledon win (Picture: Getty)

Arthur Fery has revealed he shared a ‘special’ exchange with Queen Camilla after his stunning Wimbledon quarter-final win.

Britain’s new number one, who received a wildcard to play at his home Grand Slam, thrashed Flavio Cobolli to storm into the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Fery, 23, had to overcome two five-set battles in the previous two rounds but blew away Cobolli, the world number 10, winning the final set to love.

Queen Camilla was a guest in the Royal Box on Centre Court on Wednesday and bumped into both Fery and Cobolli as they prepared to walk onto court.

The Queen was keen to personally congratulate Fery after the one-sided quarter-final and told the 23-year-old to ‘keep going’ ahead of his semi-final against French Open champion Alexander Zverev.

‘We were getting ready to come on and she came to say hello, she introduced herself to both me and Flavio,’ Fery said in his post-match press conference.

‘It’s obviously an honour to play in front of her and it was great to meet her. She had some really kind words to me at the end, as well.

British wildcard Fery stormed into the semi-finals (Picture: Getty)

‘So yeah, playing in front of tennis legends and now the Queen… it’s really special.’

Asked what the Queen said to him after the biggest win of his career, Fery added: ‘She was waiting for me at the end of the match and she congratulated me.

‘I told her how much of an honour it was for me to play in front of her and she said, “congratulations, keep going!”

Fery produced an inspired performance on Centre Court (Picture: Getty)

‘I told her it was my birthday on Sunday, so it would be great to play the Wimbledon final on my birthday.’

Fery had never gone beyond the second round of a Grand Slam before his remarkable run at the All England Club.

But a straight-sets victory over Cobolli, who competed in the recent French Open final, saw Fery become the first men’s wildcard to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for 25 years.

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‘I felt emotions that I’ve never experienced before in my life in that last game, and I’m sure it is the same up there [in my coaching box],’ Fery said in his on-court interview.

‘I don’t know what I’ll do over the next couple of days, I’ve never been in this position before! I guess we will figure it all out as we go.

‘I’m just going to keep going. I’ve been doing a great job for the past 10 days, so I’m just going to do the same thing and see where that takes me.’

Fery will face world number four Zverev for a place in the Wimbledon final after the current French Open champion beat Taylor Fritz in straight sets.

‘Zverev is a step up again,’ Fery admitted. ‘But I’m ready for it. I have nothing to lose.

‘I’m just going to go out there and, yeah, just put my game on the court, do what I’ve done, believe in myself. We’ll see where that takes me.’

Defending champion Jannik Sinner faces seven-time winner Novak Djokovic in the other Wimbledon semi-final.

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Sex offender leads police on 85mph chase without ever dropping his vape

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A criminal led police on a high-speed helicopter chase along windy country roads and then a daring foot chase – all without letting go of his Lost Mary.

Sex offender Jordan McGrath-Culstock is seen racing away from police at 85mph in Cuxton, Kent, before crashing into a fence.

In footage from a police helicopter, he dashes his phone but not his vape before fleeing on foot along farmers’ fields.

Still with a vape in his hand, officers could be heard in the video ordering him to ‘get it out [of] your hand.’ 

Kent Police catch up with Jordan McGrath-Culstock and his Lost Mary (Picture: Kent Police)

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The pursuit took place on April 11 after patrol officers spotted a vehicle with no tax or valid MOT.

Checks revealed it was registered to McGrath-Culstock, who was also disqualified from driving. 

When he failed to stop, officers pursued the vehicle with the help of the National Police Air Service, which tracked the car from overhead.

As part of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order, the 26-year-old offender was not allowed to possess a phone without notifying the police.

Still clinging on to his vape, officers could be heard in the video ordering him to ‘get it out [of] your hand.’ 

The discarded phone was later recovered by police.

Jordan McGrath-Culstock was jailed for two years (Picture: Kent Police)

The 26-year-old, of Carnation Crescent in East Malling, was later charged with dangerous driving, two counts of failing to comply with the sex offenders register requirements, and two counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

He pleaded guilty and was sentenced on June 26 at Maidstone Crown Court for more than two years, less than six months after being released from prison.

Police staff investigator Natalie Armstrong said: ‘He showed a complete disregard for the restrictions that allowed him to live in the community and was arrogant enough to believe he could get away with it.

‘When spotted by a patrol he endangered other road users and seemed more concerned about his vape than the potential consequences of his driving.

‘It is only right he is back in jail and he will receive additional scrutiny when he is eventually released.’

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Woman slashes ex’s new girlfriend in the face with wine glass

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This is the shocking moment a female thug slashes a young woman’s face with a wine glass in a nightclub attack.

Jade Hill, 21, almost blinded victim Georgina Kilburn in the brutal glassing incident.

Miss Kilburn was left covered in blood and needed more than 20 stitches for three deep gashes on the side of her face.

A friend who tried to intervene was also attacked by Hill with the broken glass stem and needed hospital treatment for injuries to her head and face.

The violent attack happened at The Closet, a nightclub in Weymouth, Dorset, on October 12, 2024.

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Miss Kilburn is in a relationship with Hill’s ex-partner, and the defendant made a beeline for her after seeing her in the venue.

CCTV footage shows her storming over to Miss Kilburn and giving her a mouthful of abuse.

Hill launched the frenzied attack in a night club (Picture: Dorset Police)

Hill then brushes the friend out of the way before smashing the wine glass into Miss Kilburn’s face, causing shards of glass to fly into the air.

The friend then grabs Hill by the hair, and the defendant responds by violently striking at her with the broken wine glass she is still holding in her right hand.

At that point, the nightclub DJ can be heard interrupting the song “Sex on Fire” by the Kings of Leon to call for door staff to help.

Hill was detained at the scene and arrested by police while her two victims went to the hospital.

But Miss Kilburn, who has been left with permanent scarring, had to wait 20 months for justice to be served.

Hill denied the charges before being sentenced (Picture: BNPS)

Hill denied charges of causing the two women grievous bodily harm with intent, forcing them to go through a two-week trial and give evidence.

Hill, from Portland, Dorset, was found guilty and has now been jailed for four years and ten months. She has also been handed a five-year restraining order against both victims.

Afterwards, Miss Kilburn described Hill’s behaviour as vile and accused her of making up lies about the incident.

She said: ‘Jade has not once accepted her actions, apologised to me or shown any remorse. She does not care about what she has done and is only sorry now that she is in prison.

‘It was not a split-second decision. The judge referenced how I’m minding my own business, and her friend has to try to pull her away from literally coming at me with a glass.

‘She then decided to brush him off and continue to come at me, holding the stem of the wine glass and swinging it very high above her head and smashing directly into my face.

‘My friend then intervened to help me, and she then hit the brunt of the wine glass into her head two times, and then she proceeded to run out and tell security and police that she was the one attacked.

‘There is no excuse for such vile behaviour, and I deserve the justice that has been served; I do not deserve threatening messages or people claiming I’m lying.’

Detective Constable Holly Hetherington, of Dorset CID, said: ‘This was a violent and unprovoked attack using a glass, which caused the victims’ nasty injuries.

‘Officers responded quickly to arrest the defendant, and we have worked to compile evidence to hold her to account for her offending. I want to thank the victims and witnesses who gave evidence at trial and helped to bring Hill to justice.’

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Sex offender breaks down during interrogation after being called predator in press

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A convicted sex offender has been jailed again after spending 14 minutes telling a police call handler he was going to attack British Transport Police officers.

Mansoor Ahmed, 31, of Blackthorn Avenue, West London, launched his hate-filled tirade after calling BTP’s First Contact Centre in late May.

He said: ‘I’m gonna stab them (officers), open their heart. You heard me, yeah? When I find one of your transport police officers, I’m going to put acid on his face. What are you gonna do?’

Ahmed called BTP and provided a reference number for his own case, in which he was investigated for sexually assaulting two women on the London Underground in late 2020.

BTP detectives brought him to justice for those sexual assaults, and he was jailed for two years and two months.

Angry that his crimes and custody photo were made public after he was convicted, Ahmed hurled abuse at the call handler for nearly 14 minutes.

He repeatedly threatened officers (Picture: BTP)

During the call, he told the operator: ‘I’m coming to stab all of you […] I’m coming to stab a transport police officer.’

Ahmed also made a series of sexually violent threats towards women and children, before adding: ‘When I find one of your transport police officers, I’m going to put acid on his face.’

Detectives from BTP’s Major, Serious and Organised Crime (MSOC) team launched a manhunt, and Ahmed was arrested two days later, on May 29, in West London.

He called arresting officers ‘dossers’ and continued to hurl abuse at them as they drove him to custody. 

In the interview, he told detectives that a ‘red mist’ came over him on the call that stemmed from his crimes and the photo being made public by BTP.

Ahmed also admitted to being a criminal but claimed he’s not evil. At Inner London Crown Court, Ahmed was jailed for six months.

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He had previously pleaded guilty to Threatening Communications, Possession of Cannabis, and a Public Order offence. 

BTP Detective Constable Lee Smith said: ‘Mansoor Ahmed’s threats towards our call handler and officers were frankly disgusting.

‘He’s a career criminal with a string of previous convictions, so it was imperative we caught him soon after the call before he could harm our officers or the public.

‘This outcome shows we’ll never stand for horrific abuse or threats towards anyone at BTP.’

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Chelsea open to selling £40m flop after learning price to sign Pep Chavarria

Pep Chavarria wants to leave Rayo Vallecano for Chelsea (Photo: Getty)

Rayo Vallecano have reportedly told Chelsea that if they want to sign Pep Chavarria, they must pay his release clause in full.

After selling Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso is on the hunt for a new left-back and has identified Chavarria as his top target.

While Jorrel Hato is expected to be first-choice left-back, 28-year-old Chavarria is thought to offer good cover and experience to a side that slumped to 10th in the Premier League last season.

The Spaniard, who helped Vallecano reach the UEFA Conference League final last season, where they were beaten by Crystal Palace, is said to be keen on the move.

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However, negotiations between the two clubs are not progressing well after Chelsea’s opening offer of €9million (£7.75m) plus add-ons was swiftly rejected.

And BBC Sport report that the Blues will need to nearly triple their bid, as Vallecano insist they won’t sell unless Chavarria’s £21.5m release clause is triggered.

Having been fined once again for breaking UEFA’s financial rules and with no European football this season, Chelsea must be cautious with their spending this summer.

Everton have signed Tyrique George permanently for an initial £18m (Photo: Getty)

Todd Boehly has already forked out over £100m on new signings this transfer window, but has recouped £65m by selling Cucurella and Tyrique George to Everton.

More departures may be needed to fund a move for a new centre-back, with Palace vice-captain Maxence Lacroix and Como’s Jacobo Ramon on Alonso’s shortlist.

To that end, it is also reported that the club are very much open to selling Alejandro Garnacho, just one year after his £40m switch from Manchester United.

Chelsea are open to selling Alejandro Garnacho after just one season (Photo: Getty)

The winger, who has interest from Roma, endured a miserable debut season in west London, recording just one goal and four assists in 24 Premier League appearances.

Alonso’s view on the Argentine is not known, but it is said that Chelsea will only consider selling 22-year-old permanently, with a loan exit ruled out.

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Kev’s big gesture to win Lewis backfires in Emmerdale spoiler video

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It’s no surprise that Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill) has turned to unorthodox methods to try and prove to Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) that he can be a good dad in Emmerdale.

Kev hasn’t been back in the village for long, but he’s already causing trouble. After assisting in getting a kidnapped Lewis back from a woman called Kylie, Kev decided the aftermath of the ordeal would be the perfect time to tell the young man that he’s his biological father.

He didn’t reveal this news in the middle of a calm conversation, though. Kev sang Father and Son by Boyzone in front of Lewis, believing this was an ideal way to change his life.

Lewis has made it clear that he doesn’t want anything to do with Kev. Prior to leaving the village to spend time with his adoptive dad in Cleethorpes, Lewis told Kev that he hopes he’ll be gone by the time he gets back.

As we’ve seen over the past couple of days though, Kev hasn’t even contemplated going.

It doesn’t quite go as Kev expected (Picture: ITV)

Lewis has only just discovered that Kev is his real dad (Picture: ITV)

In this new video, Lewis returns home. As he chats to Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) and Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler), Lewis ignores Kev’s efforts of trying to get his attention.

He doesn’t have any choice but to glance over and see what Kev is up to when he refers to Lewis as ‘son’. As he exits his bakery van, Kev removes a piece of material from the front, and reveals that he’s changed the name to ‘Barton’s Cake Tin’.

Lewis asks Kev to change it back, and then gets the shock of his life when his biological dad confirms that his official name is now Kevin Barton.

Unimpressed, Lewis tells Kev to leave him alone.

The problem with the grand gesture is that it doesn’t actually make a lot of sense. Kev means well, but he should’ve explained the reason behind his decision.

Kev has moved back in with the Andersons (Picture: ITV)

Fortunately, this happens later in the week. It gives the moment a lot more emotional weight, and even strengthens his bond with Lewis.

Kev delves into the tragedy of what’s gone before for him, explaining how he became such a wrong’un, vowing never to back to prison. To him, the name change protects Lewis from his tragic background.

When Ross Barton (Michael Parr) walks in and is ready to throw fists at Kev, Lewis softens and says he wants to give his dad a chance.

The lesson Kev needs to learn from this? Honest conversations work far better than surprises.

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Plane carrying eight plunges into New York City’s East River

Small plane with 8 passengers crash-lands in New York City (Picture: X)

A small plane has smashed into a river surrounding New York City.

At least eight people have been rescued after the seaplane had a hard-landing and nearly capsized in the East River on Sunday morning.

Video shows the plane bobbing up in the water in the choppy waters as lifeboats rush to get the passengers off.

Eight people were rescued from the plane by the fire service.

Two passengers with minor injuries were evaluated by emergency medical staff, officials said.

Brian, a New Yorker, filmed the aftermath from his apartment window.

He told Metro: ‘I didn’t see the impact, only all the emergency boats rushing over after.

‘I’m so glad everyone is safe. It is amazing news.’

He added: ‘It feels like it’s happening more and more. A year or so ago we had a helicopter crash into the Hudson River.’

After the passengers were removed from the plane, the ship was put upright on the water and towed back to the docks.

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An investigation into the crash remains ongoing, the NYPD said. 

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It’s been an action-packed 24 hours for the Big Apple after the Brooklyn Bridge erupted in flames during a fireworks show to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Footage of the Fourth of July display shows thick black smoke billowing into the night sky from the East River crossing in New York City.

Fires raged on two sections of the bridge while colourful fireworks were launched from the span.

At least four blazes broke out across the bridge at 9.32pm, around 30 minutes into the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show.

The fires were extinguished by 10pm, with the Brooklyn Bridge closed for a further 30 minutes to traffic.

Police believe the fire was ‘very likely’ sparked by the pyrotechnics. No one was injured.

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