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Coronation Street’s Lisa George reveals heartbreaking reason she left the soap

CORONATION Street actress Lisa George has opened up about the reason why she decided to leave the show after fans were shocked by her exit.

The soap star confirmed her last scenes would be airing on Friday this week after speculation ran rife that she was quitting.

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Lisa George plays Beth Tinker on Coronation Street
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The actress has shared the sad reason why she is making the career change[/caption]

Viewers were left wondering why she decided to step away from the cobbles after 13 years playing Beth Tinker.

Lisa has now admitted that she wants to take her chance to work in theatre before an eye condition she has potentially leaves her blind.

While speaking to Rob Smith from ITV, she shared that she was diagnosed with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) a year ago.

This medical condition means that arteries supplying blood to the optic nerves are blocked.

It can cause a sudden loss of vision for someone who suffers from the disorder.

Lisa currently is partially blind in one eye because of NAION, and only has peripheral vision in the other eye.

In an emotional interview, Lisa asked: “What happens if I do go blind? I still want to explore as an actress and do lots of other things.

“It was the impetus for me to see what else is out there as I don’t want to stop any of those opportunities coming to me.”

The actress developed NAION when she was helping chop down a tree and a rope hit her in the eye.

She started losing vision in her other eye while in the middle of driving down a motorway.

Despite feeling certain about her decision to step away from Coronation Street to pursue new acting ventures while she still can, Lisa admitted that it still feels surreal that she is leaving the soap.

She added: “Thirteen years is a long time, the thing I’m going to miss the most is the people and my friends.

“Everyone says it’s like a family, but it is. You have such a laugh with the crew and everyone supports you.

“We’re all on WhatsApp groups and if some one’s done something good on of the shows everyone’s texting saying well done I really that loved that.

“I don’t know any other job where people have done that.”

Coronation Street's 2024 shock exits

Corrie has said goodbye to several cast members this year. Let's break down who's left the famous soap:

Eliza Woodrow (Savannah Kunyo) has said farewell to Corrie to start a new life in Germany.

The youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza’s grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life.

Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) will bow out of the soap this summer when he loses his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) in tragic scenes.

After being diagnosed last year, the fan favourite was devastated to learn he only had months left to live.

Viewers know he is planning to take his own life to end his suffering.

Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) departed the cobbles after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime to study in America.

Though she struggled to decide with her stepdad Paul’s impending death from MND, she was convinced she had to live her life to the full.

Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) has struggled with the sudden departure of his father Peter from the cobbles.

The Weatherfield legend left his family and loved ones behind on Boxing Day, 2023, when his wife Carla Connor encouraged him to travel around the world with a friend.

Simon’s been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy.

Alya Nazir is set to leave the cobbles as actress Sair Khan prepares to go on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child.

It looks likely she’ll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind.

Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end.

Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia.

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Who is George Fensom and who is he fighting on the Misfits 17 boxing card?

George Fensom is a reality TV star known for appearing on Love Island.

The former islander is set to step into the Misfits ring for an epic fight against a major TikTok star.

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Meet Love Island 2023 star George Fensom[/caption]

Who is George Fensom?

George Fensom is a 24-year-old business development executive from Bedford, who is appearing on Love Island 2023.

Speaking to ITV about going on the famous reality show, he said: “I’m the first person to bring the vibe up.

“I’m always dancing, I’m always the one who wants to go out.

“My go-to dance move is what I call the Dad Dance, I’m gonna bring dad jokes and dad dancing to the Villa.”

Who is George Fensom fighting on the Misfits 17 boxing card?

George is set to fight HS Tikky Tokky on the Misfits 17 boxing card, scheduled for August 31, 2024, in Dublin.

This event is part of the Misfits Boxing series, which features crossover fights between social media personalities and other public figures.

George, known from Love Island, will face off against the popular TikTok star in a cruiserweight bout​.

What is George Fensom looking for in a partner?

Speaking about his ideal partner, George said: “I want them to be passionate about something, whether it’s a job or enjoying trips to the zoo on Saturdays.

“I prefer a girl who is naturally good looking, and someone who has even more banter than me- although I don’t believe that’s physically possible.

“I think those three qualities make for a perfect mix in a partner.

Revealing who his ideal woman is, the hunk said: “I’m going to go with a little sweetheart called Megan Fox, if you’ve seen Transformers.

“The second would be Anne Hegerty from The Chase, I wouldn’t crack on with her but I’d have a laugh with her.

“I’d also like Nigella Lawson to cook something sexy.”

Is George Fensom on social media?

Just like his fellow Love Island stars, George is active on social media.

He likes to keep his followers up-to-date with what he is up to on Instagram.

You can follow his on his popular handle @georgefensom.

Who was in the Love Island 2023 cast?

The initial line-up included:

When did Love Island 2023 start?

Love Island kicked off on Monday, June 5, 2022 on ITV2 at 9pm.

It continued at the same time every Sunday to Friday, which each episode lasting around an hour.

Saturday nights were reserved for Love Island’s best bits.

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‘Run don’t walk girlies!’ Shoppers cry as M&S launches mega sale with blazers slashed from £70 to £7, perfect for work

FASHION fans are racing to M&S to get their hands on mega sale items which have blazers slashed from £70 to £7. 

The supermarket is currently doing its end of season sale, which has seen huge discounts across their super stylish outfits. 

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One clothes fan found a blazer which was discounted from £69 to £6.99[/caption]

From blazers to shoes, M&S has added slashed prices with more than 50 per cent off on some of the items. 

And many shoppers are taking to TikTok to share their discounted shopping hauls.

One popular item in particular is their blazers section. 

Fashion fan Elliie Pearce took to her social media account to share how she found an oversized grey blazer reduced from £69 to £6.99. 

“You’re coming home with me for £6.99,” she wrote.

The clothes lover also found a beige blazer for £8.49, and pin striped khaki one for £7.99. 

Many fashion fans rushed to the comments section of Elliie’s video to share their thoughts. 

One wrote: “The fact you’re reminding me that I paid 70 whole pounds for that khaki striped blazer that’s now £7.99. Can you not?” 

Another tagged her friend and wrote: “We need to get there immediately.”

A third added: “Picked up the exact same three blazers.” 

A fourth said:”Picked up the grey one the other day.” 

Marks & Spencer is taking a daring leap with the launch of a distinctive new store as part of an experimental project.

This fall, the iconic British retailer will debut its first-ever outlet focused exclusively on clothing. For nearly a century, M&S has been celebrated for its dual offerings of apparel and fresh food.

While the company has operated standalone food stores since 1987, it has never before introduced a store dedicated solely to clothing—until now.

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Fashion fans are getting their hands on M&S mega end of season sale[/caption]
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Shoppers couldn’t believe the discounts that some of the blazers had on them[/caption]

A recent surge in fashion sales has motivated M&S to test this innovative concept.

Located at London’s Battersea Power Station, the store is set to open in November. It will feature a curated selection of women’s and men’s fashion, emphasizing high-end lines and beauty products.

M&S CEO Stuart Machin remarked that the trial store will “showcase the finest of M&S clothing and beauty at outstanding value.”

Shoppers can expect to find items such as lingerie, £99 cashmere sweaters, and pieces from the stylish Autograph collection.

The new M&S outlet in Battersea is anticipated to generate approximately 30 new jobs, with the recruitment process starting in September.

Why Everyone Is Loving M&S

Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale revealed to Fabulous why M&S is the shop of the moment. She explained:

“M&S has really pulled it out of the bag this season, there is so much good product to be excited about.

“A brand once known for its ‘frumpy fashion’ that notion is long gone with it now being one of the leading high street stores for womenswear.

“Its handbag range in particular is super strong with them selling 170% vs plan, with lots more designer dupes for just a fraction of the price.

“The brand is now also the #1 for style perceptions, compared to the #3 spot it had last year, this comes from a really strong design team focused on modernising the brand, not only taking into consideration how the pieces look, but how easy they are to wear also.

“Price is also a big factor with you being able to get many good quality pieces all for under £30.

“After having a sneak peak of the upcoming collection there are so many more amazing pieces that are dropping over the next few months to keep your eyes on.

“Think leopard print dresses, colourful co-ords, embroidered boho jackets, plus lots of swimwear and amazing accessories, as well as great wardrobe staples that will last year on year.”

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Hotel safety expert reveals scary reason why guests should never ask for one hotel room key

A TRAVEL security expert has revealed why Brit holidaymakers should always ask for two room keys when staying at a hotel.

Checking into a hotel is an exciting time; however, the holiday buzz can cause many travellers to drop their guard.

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Carolyn Pearson is a business woman who is dedicated to making travel safer

Security expert Carolyn Pearson is a businesswoman who is dedicated to making travel safer.

As the CEO and Founder of Maiden Voyage, she shares safety tips, tricks, hacks and advice with holidaymakers, including why travelling with two hotel room keys is important.

She told Sun Online Travel: “When you get to your hotel make sure to ask for two room keys at reception, especially if you’re travelling solo.

“This is so other holidaymakers will think you’re staying with somebody else, giving you an extra layer of safety.”

Carolyn has plenty of other advice to keep people safe when staying overnight in a hotel.

After guests have checked into their rooms, Carolyn previously recommended doing a “sweep of the room” before getting too comfortable.

She suggested casting a keen eye over areas like the bathroom, shower and under the bed.

If you are staying in a hotel room that only has key cards, you’ll want to make sure your door has a double lock.

Carolyn added: “This double lock is important because hotel key cards can be overridden by a master key.

“If your hotel room doesn’t have a second lock, or a latch, then use a rubber door stop, an alarmed door stop, or a door jammer.

“I always travel with a door jammer because there are some hotels that I really like, but they don’t have a second lock.”

The rubber door stop prevents unwanted visitors from entering your hotel room while you’re sleeping.

While some holidaymakers have recommended using items like towels and rubber bands to secure hotel room doors, Carolyn didn’t think these makeshift locks were as safe.

She added: “I personally wouldn’t use the towels or rubber bands, because you shouldn’t be relying on them to perfectly fit into and around doors.

“Just get a rubber doorstop for £3, I think that’s enough and it will secure the room.”

Sun Online Travel found rubber door wedges for as little as 97p at online retailer Vital Parts UK.

Despite the safety benefits of a door stop, Carolyn also noted other factors travellers should consider before firmly securing their room.

She said: “It’s important to do a personal risk assessment before you prepare your room for the evening.”

For example, if you have a heart condition, or are concerned about needing medical assistance during your hotel stay, then it’s best not to use a rubber door stop.

The dangerous mistake guests make at hotels

CAROLYN previously told Sun Online Travel why guests should stop hotel receptionists from reading their room number out loud.

After a room number has been said out loud, hotel staff at the reception desk will often give guests directions to their room.

While this may seem helpful, it can actually be quite dangerous because other guests will know exactly where you are staying.

Carolyn added: “I’ve known people with bad intentions to make room-to-room personal calls.

“If they know that you’re in your room by yourself, they may knock at the door and pretend to be a member of staff because they’ve overheard your room number in the reception area.”

Instead of having the room number read out loud, Carolyn recommended asking for the number to be written down.

You can read more about Carolyn’s hotel safety tips, here.

According to Carolyn, if a room number is read out, guests may be able to request a room change – particularly if they feel unsafe.

In a previous article in Sun Online Travel, Carolyn revealed the two popular safety hacks she’d never use.

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Cops find ‘secret door’ in ‘Owner of the Universe’ cult boss’ lair as his followers vow they are ‘ready to die’

COPS have reportedly discovered a secret door inside the underground lair of wanted preacher Apollo Quiboloy.

Fears that the self-proclaimed “owner of the universe” may have fled his hideout using a secret tunnel are growing as his diehard cult continues to clash with police.

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Footage of supporters standing behind barb wired fences shows them chanting about being “ready to die” for Quiboloy through megaphones.

The clan of churchgoers have been defending the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound since last Saturday.

Over 2,000 officers in riot gear stormed the sprawling church complex where they say Quiboloy was hiding out since an arrest warrant was issued.

The preacher, 74, is accused of human trafficking, child and sexual abuse by both the Philippines government and the US.

Quiboloy was even placed on the FBI‘s most wanted list in 2021.

He is being hunted down along with five others who are co-accused with child abuse claims.

Quiboloy denies all the allegations against him.

The advancing officers – who have now been joined by the army – have been clashing with a human ring of protection made up of the cult over the last seven days.

They have blocked off the gates to the compound making it near impossible to enter through the front.

Police reports have said some of the protests have been violent.

Constant yelling, fires and even claims that stones have been launched at officers have all been recorded.

Tear gas was even used against Quiboloy’s followers who had become “unruly and violent”, Davao police spokesperson Major Catherina dela Rey told Rappler.

A total of 60 officers have been injured so far, says Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Colonel Jean Fajardo.

Despite the heavy reinforcements, just half of the 75 acre complex has been searched so far, the PNP says.

Footage shows cops going inside the cathedral – one of 40 buildings that needs to be checked.

Inside they are said to have found a secret door which leads to a number of hallways.

One of these leads into the preacher’s room, PNP officers have said.

PNP spokesperson Fajardo said: “We have already checked many areas without revealing the exact location, but we are confident that we are about to find their exact location.

“It’s very hard for us. In fact, we are now getting the plan of this site from Davao City’s engineering office to check if these were declared or not.

“Because if these are not declared, then there’s a violation. If all these intricate things were declared, these can be used for hiding.”

Authorities have also sensed a number of heartbeats underground using radar technology.

Up to 30 different signals have been recorded as deep as 100ft below the ground.

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Troops have been deployed to scour the compound as they look to arrest Quiboloy[/caption]
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A view of the sprawling compound where officers believe Quiboloy may still be[/caption]

To combat the blockade, police helicopters have been drafted in to scour the compound from above.

But the latest statement from the (PNP) says that some supporters have been using lasers to prevent the aerial search.

Putting the lives of the pilots in potential danger.

Police Major Catherine dela Rey said: “The PNP strongly condemned the recent actions of KOJC members who have been using laser devices against PNP helicopters.

“Such behaviour is a direct threat to the safety and operational effectiveness of our law enforcement aviation units.

“The use of lasers against aircraft is not only dangerous but also a clear violation of aviation safety regulations and legal standards.”

court order to arrest the evangelist preacher remains in place.

Police say they will not leave until they have Quiboloy.

Israelito Torreon, Quiboloy’s lawyer, told ANC news that the Kingdom of Jesus Christ compound has been turned into a garrison.

In the chaotic week-long melee, a Kingdom of Jesus Christ supporter reportedly had a fatal heart attack.

Officers confirmed the death was unrelated to anything done by cops in the operations.

The huge raid was livestreamed by a local TV network owned by the group with dozens of those in the cult filming on their phones.

Authorities say the cult leader had burrowed himself almost 100ft beneath his church.

Whistleblowers have testified in the past that they were held in the “sex lair” after being coerced into a sexual relationship with Quiboloy, reports the Daily Tribune.

Many brave women who have come forward say they were first taken underground at “a young age”.

It comes as the Philippine National Police released footage of officers inside the chilling compound.

Footage shows rows of beds surrounded by concrete walls where officers say Quiboloy may have kept women hidden away.

The conditions looks as though it has been recently left abandoned with pillows and bottles among the litter piling up on the floors.

As cops make their way through the dark building more bedrooms are shown to be of a better quality with TVs, neon lights and sofas.

Quiboloy said back in April: “I am not hiding from the charges because I am guilty. That’s not true. I am just protecting myself.”

Who is Apollo Quiboloy?

APOLLO Quiboloy is a preacher in the Philippines who is known for his Kingdom of Jesus Christ cult group.

The spiritual leader has claimed in the past that he is the “son of God”.

He sensationally managed to convince his diehard fans that in 1973 he was approached by God who whispered to him “I will use you”.

In 2019, he even declared that his powers helped to stop a major earthquake from hitting southern Philippines.

Many residents believed his words and were taken under Quiboloy’s wing.

But in 2021, the US Department of Justice charged him with sex trafficking of children, fraud and coercion and bulk cash smuggling.

Years of investigations left him accused of trafficking his followers to the US to gain donations for his hoax charities.

Authorities also say he has allegedly ordered his female and underage followers to have sex with him by citing it as part of their religious duties.

The FBI released a wanted poster for Quiboloy in 2022.

In the Philippines, he has also been charged with human trafficking and sexual harassment relating to the alleged abuse of a teenager in 2011.

Quiboloy said the “devil” was responsible for the allegations against him.

He blamed the FBI of trying to “meddle” with his case.

The preacher shot to fame in the Philippines when he started to work for former President Rodrigo Duterte as his spiritual adviser.

After Duterte stepped down in 2022, Quiboloy continued to gain followers to his Christian cult.

He now claims to preach to over seven million people.

Over 2,000 officers were deployed over the weekend with hundreds more sent to the compound since
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Cops ‘spotted suspected injuries’ when arresting ex-Strictly & DWTS star Artem Chigvintsev for ‘domestic violence’

POLICE may have noticed a pattern of suspected injuries as they arrested former Strictly star Artem Chigvintsev for domestic violence, cops have said.

Dancing with the Stars alum Chigvintsev, husband of former WWE star Nikki Bella, was taken in by cops in California after an emergency call was made to paramedics.

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Former strictly pro Artem Chigvintsev was arrested over domestic violence
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The Russian native was held over domestic battery charges on Thursday after a 9-1-1 call was made for a “medical emergency”.

An insider told TMZ that paramedics never made it to the house as they were called off en route.

The victim has not yet been named and few details about the arrest have been shared.

But Officer Henry Wofford from the Napa County Sheriff office told NBC that a felony domestic violence arrest is made when suspected injuries are visible to cops at the scene.

Chigvintsev, 42, was taken to Napa County Department with his bail set at £19,000.

The domestic violence call was made from Yountville just after 10am local time on Thursday with the specific location not disclosed.

Award-winning dancer Chigvintsev won Strictly in 2010 with his celeb partner Kara Tointon.

He also appeared on the show with actress Holly Valance and TV presenter Fern Britton in 2012.

Chigvintsev was the first pro dancer to win both versions of the hit show, Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing.

In 2017 he moved to Dancing With The Stars where he was partnered with his future wife Nikki Garcia – also known as Nikki Bella in the WWE world.

The pair married in 2022 and share a son who was born in 2020.

Chigvintsev was released from jail on Thursday afternoon, records online show.

Having been booked in for domestic violence charges does not mean he has been formally charged.

The Napa district attorney office said it does not yet have the case but will review it at a later date – when a decision on possible charges will be made.

Officer Wofford said details about the victim and any relationship between them were being kept private.

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Bayesian captain ‘says he did everything he could to save passengers & abandoned no one’ as he leaves Italy after horror

THE CAPTAIN of the Bayesian has insisted he did everything he could to save those who died in the tragic shipwreck, sources close to him have said.

James Cutfield, 51, is being investigated for manslaughter as friends told local outlet Corriere that he is living through the darkest days of his life.

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The £14million superyacht Bayesian – which sank off the coast of Sicily on August 19[/caption]
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Yacht chef Recaldo Thomas, who died in the wreck tragedy[/caption]
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The unnamed sources close to Cutfield said he insists he did everything possible to save those onboard, both passengers and crew, and didn’t abandon any of them.

But as the boat took on more and more water, he couldn’t move properly on the yacht.

The £14million vessel was caught up in a storm off the coast of northern Sicily on August 19, capsizing and sinking to the sea floor in mere minutes.

Of the 22 onboard, 15 survived and seven died including Brit billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah along with yacht chef Recaldo Thomas.

Kiwi Cutfield, along with two other members of his crew, are being investigated by Italian authorities for culpable shipwreck and multiple manslaughter.

Prosecutors are probing ship engineer Tim Parker-Eaton, from Clophill, Beds, and sailor Matthew Griffith, 22 under the same charges.

The investigation does not imply guilt or mean formal charges will be brought against any of the men.

Cutfield, who lost his passport in the tragedy, was given a copy by officials so he could leave Italy with his wife and head home to Mallorca this week.

Under Italian maritime laws, the full responsibility for the welfare of a ship, its crew, and passengers lies with the captain of a vessel.

Cutfield’s lawyers revealed how the skipper was too “shaken up” to answer questions from officials on Tuesday at a hotel in Palermo.

Solicitor Aldo Mordiglia told The Times he had “exercised his right to remain silent”.

He added: “There were two reasons. He is understandably very shaken up, and secondly, us lawyers were only appointed yesterday and we need to acquire information we do not have in order to defend him.”

Crew member Griffith is understood to have been on watch the night of the tragedy, a judicial source told Reuters on Wednesday.

a map of the bayesian 's tragic final journey

Parker-Eaton is suspected of having failed to protect the engine room and operating systems when it was hit by a storm.

Reports suggest crew bedrooms have been searched, with at least two phones seized.

The wreck survivors, including Lynch’s wife Angela Bacares, 57, left Sicily in a private jet on Sunday, with most of the crew also set to leave after being grilled by investigators.

At a press conference at the Termini Imerese Courthouse on Saturday, Chief Prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio said there may have been “behaviours that were not perfectly in order with regard to the responsibility everybody had.” 

His team will probe if hatches were left open, allowing water to flood in.

They will also look into whether the crew raised the alarm before escaping. 

He vowed to “discover how much they knew and to what extent all the people (passengers) were warned.”

Mr Cartosio added: “There could be in fact the question of homicide. But this is the beginning of the inquiry, we cannot exclude anything at all…We will establish each element’s (crew) responsibility.

“For me, it is probable that offences were committed — that it could be a case of manslaughter.”

Inside The Bayesian's final 16 minutes

By Ellie Doughty, Foreign News Reporter

Data recovered from the Bayesian’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) breaks down exactly how it sank in a painful minute-by-minute timeline.

At 3.50am on Monday August 19 the Bayesian began to shake “dangerously” during a fierce storm, Italian outlet Corriere revealed.

Just minutes later at 3.59am the boat’s anchor gave way, with a source saying the data showed there was “no anchor left to hold”.

After the ferocious weather ripped away the boat’s mooring it was dragged some 358 metres through the water.

By 4am it had began to take on water and was plunged into a blackout, indicating that the waves had reached its generator or even engine room.

At 4.05am the Bayesian fully disappeared underneath the waves.

An emergency GPS signal was finally emitted at 4.06am to the coastguard station in Bari, a city nearby, alerting them that the vessel had sunk.

Early reports suggested the disaster struck around 5am local time off the coast of Porticello Harbour in Palermo, Sicily.

The new data pulled from the boat’s AIS appears to suggest it happened an hour earlier at around 4am.

Some 15 of the 22 onboard were rescued, 11 of them scrambling onto an inflatable life raft that sprung up on the deck.

A smaller nearby boat – named Sir Robert Baden Powell – then helped take those people to shore.

British yacht engineer Tim Parker-Eaton, 56, also under investigation
British yacht engineer Tim Parker-Eaton, 56, also under investigation
Hannah and Mike Lynch were among those who died aboard the vessel
Billionaire Mike Lynch with his daughter Hannah – both died onboard the yacht

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