Today we lost not only one of Britain’s greatest boxers, but a friend, a mentor, a warrior, Ricky Hatton.
As fighters, we tell ourselves we’re strong — we train, we sweat, we take hits, we get up. But sometimes the hardest fight happens in silence, in the mind. Mental health isn’t weakness. It’s part of being human. And we must talk about it. We must reach out. We must lean on each other.
Ricky, thank you for everything. For your fights, your moments of glory, your grit. Thank you for pushing us, showing us what’s possible.
To everyone reading this: if you’re hurting or struggling, you are not alone. Talk. Reach out. Because we need more light, more compassion, more understanding.
Rest well, Ricky. You’ll always have your place in the ring of our memories. 🕊️💔
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CONVICTED- AVOIDS JAIL‼️ Dog owner, 32, caught on CCTV punching, kicking and choking his terrified cockapoo in heartbreaking campaign of violence.
Distressing footage shows Thomas Hardy, punching his Cockapoo five times before strangling her, compressing her chest between his legs and swinging her around by the neck.
In one clip, he was caught throwing the terrified Cockapoo into a lift, before kicking her and then smashing the security camera.
SENTENCE
He was given a 12 week prison sentence for each offence — suspended for 24 months‼️ — sentenced at Teesside Magistrates Court on Tuesday, April 30 2024
The female Cockapoo was looked after at a private boarding facility on behalf of the RSPCA and has since been happily rehomed.
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It is a travesty not only for our city to experience this, but also for our club's colours to be used in this way.
As SAFC fans, this is not who we are, and not what we represent. Sunderland A.F.C is a club that has been built on the heritage of miners and shipbuilders.
Because of this our club has always valued the fundamental equality of all human beings and been a champion of the oppressed and the little man. Solidarity, fairness and egalitarianism are the soul of our club.
Collectively, we have never been driven by hate. Rather we have embraced and loved players of so many backgrounds accordingly and any person who engages in these events tonight this isn't a "fan" at all, and they're not fit to wear the shirt #Sunderland #SAFC
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'The tree. Our tree'.
Those who cut down the Sycamore Gap tree,
Have committed an act of great cruelty.
They have shown no regard for nature's grace,
And left a scar upon this sacred place.
Let those who cut down the sycamore tree,
Beware the wrath of nature, wild and free.
For their evil deed will not be forgotten.
📍 Sycamore Gap
THE HISTORY OF #ITSOKAYTOTALK 👌
Did you know the origins of the #ItsOkayToTalk campaign?
From 2016 onwards, the campaign added fuel to the fire that is ANDYSMANCLUB and has helped to smash some of the stigma surrounding men's mental health.
#ITSOKAYTOTALK
In over 140 locations nationwide, and online, men are about to start showing the world that #ItsOkayToTalk
Our sessions begin over the next few minutes ❤️