News about Jonathan Davies

Former Wales, British and Irish Lions and Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies has announced his retirement from professional rugby. The 36-year-old, who won 96 caps for Wales, left Scarlets at the end of the 2023-24 season having scored 55 tries in 209 appearances across two spells for the Welsh region.

Two dogs died and two others were injured in a park due to a hazy 'white substance,' according to police. The animals were ill after ingesting the 'unknown substance' at a green space in Liverpool's Belle Vale area three weeks ago, causing a massive police response. On the park off Childwall Valley Road, forensics gear swooped, while local residents were told to stay indoors with their windows and doors closed. Officers remained on the scene for two days from January 22 to 24, although specialist officers confiscated the drug, and it was later discovered that two animals had tragically died. Merseyside Police have announced today that they are still trying to figure out what the drug is made of, with a spokesperson who said the drug is'still in the process of being forensically tested.'

As forensic teams arrive in the park to investigate a unexplained 'white substance' that killed two dogs and two others seriously wounded, the investigation into a mysterious 'white substance' that left two dogs dead and two others seriously wounded continues. Two dogs were hospitalized, a third became sick, and a fourth was in need of medical care after eating it. On Monday afternoon, the park in the Belle Vale area of Liverpool, was cordoned off. Residents in nearing areas were asked to keep their doors and windows closed while the police investigate 'what the drug is and how it got there.' Officers wearing hazmat suits searched the area today, but a specialist firm recovered the poisonous substance discovered in the tiny swing park.

On Monday, January 22, it happened in a park in Liverpool's Belle Vale neighborhood. The substance's location was cordoned off, and people living near have been told to keep doors and windows shut while police investigate. Police were first contacted by a local veterinary clinic, where the malnourished and dying dogs were first brought for medical care.

In the rented house (inset) they shared, the housemate of a privately educated heir to a £230 million pie fortune was found'stabbed 12 times in the neck.' Dylan Thomas, 23, (left), has been charged with the murder of his best friend William Bush (right), who was attending public school with him. The 23-year-old was discovered dead in a newly built house that belonged to Thomas's grandfather, Sir Stanley Thomas, the Welsh tycoon behind a company empire that included Peter's Pies. Mr Bush, a commercial property agent, had reportedly been stabbed in the neck 12 times.

Many legends from rugby have banded together to pay their respects to Wales and Lions legend JPR Williams, who died at the age of 74. The former full back captained Wales and Bridgend, winning 55 caps for his country, as well as being part of the historic Lions tours in 1971 and 1974. Bridgend, the Welsh Premiership, announced his death in a moving tribute on social media, and other sports celebrities were quick to pay their own respects to JPR Williams.

ALEX BYWATER - Maxwell's fundraising for the QuicDNA Project, which is being funded by the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, aims to reduce the time it takes for lung cancer patients to be diagnosed in Wales. Maxwell set a fundraising target of £300,000, but he has smashed through the wall to raise £420,000 as the case stands, with an incredible donation of £500,000 putting him over £1 million. I've spent time with Diane Engelhardt, who founded the Moondance Foundation with her husband Henry,' Maxwell said.'

Sun lovers around the country will flock to parks, beaches, and pubs to make the most of the 30C heat. Brighton could welcome 150,000 tourists today and another 100,000 are expected to visit Blackpool, with tens of thousands more expected to Bournemouth and Great Yarmouth. Meanwhile, pubs are expected to sell up to 50 million pints, and Tesco claims that it will sell up to four million packs of ice cream and lollies.

This weekend, beaches, parks, and pubs will be packed with tourists, but thunderstorms are likely to landfall before the weather cools next week. Today is supposed to be the hottest day of the year, with temperatures hitting a peak of up to 33 degrees (91.4F).

With 33C (91F) highs predicted, Britons will enjoy a weekend of barbecues, beach trips, and outdoor swimming as the longest September heatwave on record continues. Tesco predicted that summer food and drink sales would be up to 80% this weekend than in mid-July. The United Kingdom has now seen the most days of 30C (86F) heat in September ever, with the run starting on Monday and expected to last seven days up to Sunday. However, central areas of England have been warned to brace for heavy showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., with the Met Office advising of potential sudden floods, power cuts, lightning strikes, and hail. Families have been rushing to book lidos, waterparks, and other outdoor activities around the country to enjoy what could be the year's last hot weather. Spaces at outdoor swimming ponds were reportedly packed up fast, according to Britons, with all sessions at Kent's biggest aqua park St Andrews Lakes selling out for tomorrow. Many people are going for a barbecue, with Tesco predicting that it would sell two million packs of sausages and 500,000 packs of burgers over the course of this week.

I have some news to share. After the World Cup, I've decided to put an end to my Wales experience. It's been 15 years since I went to my first camp, and it seems that now is the right time to walk away. I'm not on social media, but I wanted to use this column to explain my decision. I have a young family in France now, and I don't think it's fair for me to board a flight every fall, spring, and Six Nations. My eldest, James, is at an age where he attends school plays and sports days, and I don't want to miss those moments. It's hard to play ten for Wales at a time when playing ten for the first time. Alex, my wife, and I had a chat the other day about this. Everyone has an opinion, but there's always someone better than you. I've had plenty of times when I've been copped, and I'm proud of how long I've been doing it.

Elton Charles, 51, who is married to the former Hong Kong governor's niece Laura, 48, was the getaway driver in the grenade on PBK Indian restaurant in Greenford in September last year. The guilty verdicts were returned to Kingston Crown Court this afternoon, Laura Patten clutched her head in her hands and wept. Her husband, who had claimed that he was only out of the house to illegally collect marijuana because "my wife doesn't like me smoking," was found guilty of his involvement in a plot devised by his half-brother Nathaniel St Aimie. Charles was the getaway driver in a shooting that culminated in glass spraying into the dining area, where horrified families were eating. Four men from the east London curry house wanted to terrorize the chiefs. On the evening of September 6 last year, a hooded man wielding a sawn-off rifle was caught on CCTV getting out of a white van before firing a single cartridge into the glass. When the gun blast shattered the window, it was only by sheer 'good fortune' that none of the diners were hurt. As the gunman opened fire, diners fled for cover and shielded children in the restaurant.

ALEX BYWATER: Jac Morgan was voted Wales' top writer for a long time and capped what has been a great few days for him by being named as the year's best Welsh writer. Morgan captained his country for the first time at senior level in a World Cup warm-up against England on Saturday and his side put on a man-of-the-match effort in a 20-9 win for his team. The 23-year-old's ascension to skipper came on the back of an impressive 2022-23 campaign, one for which he has been praised by Wales' rugby media. Morgan was forced to miss Wales' tour of South Africa by then head coach Wayne Pivac last summer, but he has excelled both in international rugby and in his region Ospreys.

A drone no-fly zone has been imposed over Liverpool ahead of Eurovision due to security concerns, as the city holds the election on behalf of Ukraine. From May 9 to May 13, the beloved completion will be held next week. Drones will be banned from flying over Liverpool during the Eurovision Song Contest, as police in Merseyside prepare for their biggest ever operation. Drone restrictions affecting drones would be in place from Thursday until Sunday, the day after the finals, according to Merseyside Police. As tens of thousands of music enthusiasts descended on Liverpool for the festival, a 'visible armed presence' was also anticipated.

After stealing more than £500,000 to finance an extravagant lifestyle, a wealthy primary school bursar was convicted today. Debbie Poole (right of left photo with husband Gary; and right) was sentenced to six years and six months in prison for losing the money while in charge of finance at Hinchley Wood Primary School in Surrey, despite her shameless behavior. Angry parents accused Poole of 'robbing their children of their education' as she began her prison term.' 'Even though we were all paying into a school fund, one mother-of-three said, 'The school couldn't afford to pay for trips.' In addition, the trusted boss had approved salary increases to raise her annual salary to more than $100,000 - more than most primary school headteachers are paid. They spent £13,000 on a 10-night stay at Thessaloniki's exclusive Ikos Olivia resort in August 2018.

STEPHEN DAVIES: Since playing in England's 20-10 victory over Wales in Cardiff, England's Freddie Steward believes he will be the best full-back in the country. Steward was named man of the match and praised as the'most outstanding' player in the game under high ball by Wales legend Jonathan Davies. However, the 22-year-old says he wants to be known for more than just his catch; he says: "You should always aim to be the best in the world." Any rugby player wants to be a king of that, so I'm giving myself these little challenges to get there.'

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Wales rugby has had a tumultuous week after players threatened strike action before deciding to compromises, so the Six Nations match against England may go forward on Saturday. Welsh rugby is in a big hole. All of the team's players, head coach Warren Gatland, and anyone else connected to the team have been pushed into a corner by everything that has transpired.

Jonathan Davies, the Welsh legend, has expressed sympathy for the players who are contemplating strike action as well as criticizing the Principality's "shambolic and depressing" state. The 60-year-old former cross-code superstar, now a BBC pundit, lamented the breakdowns, friction, controversies, the latest revelation, and mis-management of Welsh rugby. Warren Gatland's national squad and their colleagues from four countries all agree on strike, ahead of their Six Nations match against England in Cardiff, due to a long-running conflict over pay, Davies told Sportsmail that he can comprehend the need for drastic action. 'It's sad that it's coming to this stage,' he said, 'You'll see why the players did it (discussed a potential strike) because it should have been decided a long time ago, but unfortunately it just goes from one shambolic event to the next one at any moment.'

ALEX BYWATER: You reap what you sow, and Welsh rugby has discovered that there isn't much grain in the store now, despite neglecting its production line for far too long. Warren Gatland's first two rounds of the 2023 Six Nations have shown the breadth of the job. With him back as head coach, Wales hasn't turned the corner. In fact, you could just make the argument that life has devolved after Gatland took over from Wayne Pivac. Both Wales and Scotland have been blown away by Ireland and Scotland with the same mistakes costing them in both matches.

The FTSE 250 firm, which makes concessions for major brands, including Burger King, Starbucks, and Yo Sushi, reported higher than in 2019. A revival in air travel following Covid's tighter controls and price increases has boosted sales, particularly in the United States and Europe, but in the United Kingdom, sales have hit 84% of pre-pandemic averages.

ELLERY HANLEY: Last Friday night, I was blown away by Australia's. Yes, they were a part of a Scotland team made up of amateurs, but they were unquestionably first class in everything. In fact, Australia was close to perfect. Jonathan Davies said at halftime that the Aussies put on the best defensive display he had seen in rugby league. They were exceptional, I won't dispute that - but he clearly doesn't remember the brutal battle between my Wigan Warriors and Manly back in 1987, when neither side scored a single try!

Bulldogs teammates Matt Burton and Josh Addo-Carr have combined to score 'the try of the tournament so far' at the Rugby League World Cup as the Aussies thrashed Scotland 84-0 to seal their place in the quarter finals in England