Watching a movie isn't always an easy experience the absolute minimum you can ask when watching a film is that you come out the other side of it happy with how you spent the last couple of hours of your life Regardless of whether you were looking to laugh you want to be happy with your decision to watch it.  What you may not expect is for sitting in the cinema to feel like something akin to an endurance test Boundaries and limits are there to be pushed after all and certain films actively look to see how far they can take them while others try to give those watching a rush of adrenaline Some of these have gone so far as to see physical visceral reactions (some more serious than others) while others have seen audiences just give up entirely and leave the theatre this represented success in what the film was trying to achieve but you can't get more vindicated in trying to shock someone than by seeing people leave the cinema whether by causing genuine medical emergencies or offending the masses way past the point a form of entertainment should.. Shock value can be a powerful tool in movie-making and storytelling with plenty of films flying as close to the sun as possible with the likes of violence something that Lars von Trier has crossed on multiple occasions The director was banned from the Cannes Film Festival in 2011, when he made comments about being sympathetic toward Hitler while screening his movie the ban was lifted and he brought The House that Jack Built to the festival who not only murders women and children graphically and violently in spite of the tough-to-watch content of the film it may have been the message that Jack (Matt Dillon) portrayed that audiences had a problem with At one point the character speaks about the injustice of men being assumed to be guilty questioning why it's always the man's fault.. it could have been the gratuitous violence or it could have been a mix of both that caused over 100 people to walk out during the Cannes screening in 2018 The producer tried to convey that the message was about the "psychological side of evilness" but it doesn't seem as though many saw it that way WhatCulture is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab) ©Future Publishing Limited Quay House England and Wales company registration number 2008885 By GRANT TUCKER ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR When the young cast of the new Harry Potter TV series begin filming this summer there will be one familiar face they can turn to for advice Not Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watson or Rupert Grint the former child stars who played wizarding heroes Harry Potter Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in the original film franchise Instead it will be Tom Felton who played Potter’s arch-enemy: the villainous I am told the 37-year-old has endeared himself to Warner Bros – the parent company of HBO which is producing the new series – and more importantly to Harry Potter creator JK Rowling While his co-stars have publicly distanced themselves from the author for her gender-critical campaigning – including her support for the recent Supreme Court ruling that trans women are not legally women – Felton has refused to criticise her. And now – 14 years since the release of the eighth and final film – his loyalty seems to have paid off. ‘Everyone knows that Tom has Jo’s blessing,’ a source told me. ‘While others turned their backs on her, he treated her with dignity even if he disagreed with her. ‘And now it seems he will be the one original cast member who will be involved with the new production.’ Actor Tom Felton has Harry Potter creator JK Rowling's 'blessing', according to a source Felton is still in touch with his former co-stars via a designated WhatsApp group The 37-year-old has endeared himself to Warner Bros and is set to undertake work behind the scenes during this summer's filming of the HBO series Fans hope a grown-up Felton will return to the new series as Draco’s villainous father Lucius, who was played by Jason Isaacs in the original franchise. While I’m told that this is unlikely, showrunners want to use him in other ways. ‘The producers want to keep the television series separate from the original movies,’ my insider added. ‘Tom has expressed an interest in visiting the set and meeting with the actor playing Draco, and Warner is keen to make it happen. There has even been talk of getting him involved in creating behind-the-scenes content for HBO which could form part of a documentary about the making of the TV show.’ It is quite a feat by Felton, who is also known for his roles in the West End and in Hollywood franchise Planet Of The Apes. He remains close to Radcliffe, Watson and Grint, and has previously told me they still keep in touch via a WhatsApp group. But, unlike his co-stars, he has refused to be drawn into the debate about Rowling’s views on the trans community. Pressed on his views in 2022, he appeared to stand by the author, saying: ‘No one has single-handedly done more for bringing joy to so many different generations and walks of life. ‘I’m constantly reminded of her positive work in [the literary] field and as a person. I’ve only had a handful of meetings with her but she has always been lovely. So I’m very grateful for that.’ Rowling’s relationship with the original cast deteriorated in 2020 after she published a 4,000-word essay on her website, writing that women should be defined by their biological sex and not their gender identity. Some hoped Felton would play Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming show, with Jason Isaacs taking the role of Draco's father in the original franchise Rowling's rift with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint was sparked by the author's outspoken views on trans issues Daniel Radcliffe responded with his own statement, released through LGBTQ charity The Trevor Project, saying that ‘transgender women are women’. The now 35-year-old reignited the row in an interview with US magazine The Atlantic last May, when he said that Rowling’s views ‘are not the views of everybody associated with the Potter franchise’. He added that he and Rowling have not spoken since the controversy erupted, saying: ‘It makes me really sad, ultimately, because I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote, and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic.’ Emma Watson, 35, also spoke out after Rowling’s initial comments, posting on X: ‘Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are.’ Rupert Grint, 36, also waded into the row, telling The Times in 2022: ‘I liken JK Rowling to an auntie. I don’t necessarily agree with everything my auntie says, but she’s still my auntie.’ That same year, Rowling was notably absent from the franchise’s 20th anniversary reunion, which aired on HBO, amid rumours the rift was to blame. And it certainly doesn’t seem to be healing. Just last month, Rowling appeared to take a swipe at the three former child stars when she replied to a tweet asking: ‘What actor/actress instantly ruins a movie for you?’ Without missing a beat, she wrote: ‘Three guesses. despite their two-decade connection with the franchise I can reveal that the trio have been ‘kept in the dark’ about the new TV project So much so that they weren’t even informed that a remake was in the works they will only learn which three young actors will be playing Harry Ron and Hermione when HBO officially announces them in the coming months ‘It’s heartbreaking for the three of them,’ one insider told me ‘Their childhoods were devoted to creating Harry Potter and it held such a special place in all their lives ‘But now as the world looks forward to seeing the stories on screen again Instead they face the prospect of being completely replaced in the minds of future generations of Harry Potter fans.’ Those fears are well-founded according to another industry source who has been working on the new series ahead of filming this summer at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire Rowling will serve as an executive producer with HBO saying she has been ‘very involved’ in the series to ensure it is a ‘faithful adaptation’ of her seven books my source says Rowling is ‘relishing the opportunity’ to breathe new life into the books – and banish the memory of the original stars who she believes have thrown her under the bus The source added: ‘Jo adores the magical world she created and can’t wait to bring it to life again with young ‘This is her chance to move on from all the vitriol she has endured at the hands of those she made famous and start again with a new set of faces it is her ultimate revenge for their betrayal.’ Warner Bros invited him to open a new Harry Potter experience in Chicago on an all-expenses-paid trip Standing inside a recreation of Ollivander’s Wand Shop he said he was ‘very excited’ to see the new series - which will star US actor John Lithgow and comedian Nick Frost Pressed further on whether he would like to return Any chance to be part of the Wizarding World is a good one.’ he added: ‘I’ll definitely be sneaking into a background shot as an extra.’ The comments below have not been moderated By posting your comment you agree to our house rules Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group In response to a social media post asking who ‘ruins a movie for you’ with whom she has fallen out over trans rights Harry Potter author JK Rowling appears to have criticised the three leading actors of the eight-film franchise in a post on social media Rowling was responding to a post that asked: “What actor/actress instantly ruins a movie for you?” She wrote: “Three guesses but that was irresistible,” adding three laughing emojis said: “Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned.” After the publication of the Cass review of gender identity services in 2024, Rowling asserted that she was unlikely to forgive Radcliffe and Watson claiming they were “celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women’s hard-won rights” In 2024, Radcliffe revealed he had had no direct contact with Rowling since the row erupted. This article was amended on 21 March 2025 to better reflect the text of JK Rowling’s 2020 essay in a summary of her views. Author has been embroiled in a spat with the stars due to her views on transgender rights I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice JK Rowling has appeared to take a swipe at Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint on social media The 59-year-old author has drawn plenty of backlash over the years for her views on trans rights, which have ostracised her from the former child actors who starred in the blockbuster Wizarding World adaptations, and with whom she once had a close relationship. Rowling, who once stated she would rather go to jail than refer to a trans person by their preferred pronouns, previously said she would not forgive the actors for criticising her opinions, telling them to “save their apologies” – and she has renewed hostilities with the trio once again on social media when Rowling was asked: “What actor/actress instantly ruins a movie for you?” she responded: “Three guesses While the author added laughing-face emojis to indicate humour the post has been widely interpreted as being aimed at Radcliffe Rowling first made her stance on transgender women public in December 2019 when she tweeted in support of researcher Maya Forstater, whose job contract at think-tank Centre for Global Development was not renewed due to a series of tweets she had made questioning government plans to allow people to self-identify as another gender These initial remarks prompted backlash from fans of the author who labelled Rowling a “terf” – an acronym that stands for trans-exclusionary radical feminist went on to post a much-maligned essay about gender identity ideology on her website she outlined five reasons to be “worried about the new trans activism” which received condemnation from Radcliffe and Watson who said: “I want my trans followers to know that I and so many other people around the world see you respect you and love you for who you are.” Radcliffe was the first of Harry Potter’s lead trio to speak out against Rowling’s views on transgender identities “Transgender women are women,” he said in a 2020 statement released by The Trevor Project a suicide prevention charity for young LGBT+ people He acknowledged that Rowling is “unquestionably responsible for the course my life has taken” but said he felt “compelled to say something at this moment” very much as though I needed to say something when I did was because I’ve met so many queer and trans kids and young people who had a huge amount of identification with Potter on that.” In 2024, the actor revealed he had not spoken to the author in years “because I do look at the person that I met and all of that is to me so deeply empathic.” His 2020 statement was backed by Grint and Watson Hermione star Watson also cryptically addressed the furore at the Baftas in 2022. That year’s host, Rebel Wilson stating: “Here to present the next award is Emma Watson she said: “I’m here for all the witches!,”which many interpreted as a dig at Rowling In April 2024, following the publication of the Cass report, Rowling said she would not forgive the actors, saying they could “save their apologies”. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Emma Watson and Rupert Grint on social media","description":"Author has been embroiled in a spat with the stars due to her views on transgender rights was diagnosed with germ cell ovarian cancer at just 13 and endured weeks of intense chemotherapy Showbiz Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice Celebrated marathon runner Paula Radcliffe was every inch the proud mother on Sunday as she celebrated her daughter Isla crossing the finish line at the London Marathon was diagnosed with germ cell ovarian cancer at just 13 she took on the gruelling 26.2-mile challenge to raise funds for Children with Cancer UK aiming to support other families facing the same hardship her own family went through her athlete mum captured the emotional moment on Instagram Stories zooming in on her daughter as she completed the race at 3:02pm She added a heartfelt caption: “When your little girl has had few finish lines — but she has her own Last week, Radcliffe has said it was “horrible” to watch her daughter undergo chemotherapy and described it as “the hardest thing a parent can go through” A decade on from Radcliffe’s final London Marathon and her 18-year-old daughter who was diagnosed and treated for cancer in 2020 will be running her first 26.2-mile race in the capital took Isla to the paediatrician during lockdown after she experienced a variety of symptoms including stomach aches and loss of breath “It then moved very quickly. On the Tuesday she visited the doctor, we had a scan on the Wednesday and one week later we were already in the hospital starting the first round of chemo,” she told the Radio Times she said: “It’s the hardest thing a parent can go through You can support them and be with them the whole way through Pregnant Jesy Nelson shares 'emotional' message to boyfriend from her hospital bed 'My son died of a rare cancer - I ran the London Marathon with the weight of grief' Meet the entrepreneur turning plastic waste into something wonderful “It’s horrible to watch your child suffering through that but at the same time we believed that if it felt bad Radcliffe, who commentated as part of the BBC team during the marathon added: “It’s an extremely emotional place to be anyway when you see people turn that corner on the Mall and they realise they’ve done it Radcliffe told The Move Against Cancer Podcast in 2021 that Isla had undergone three rounds of chemotherapy and that it had been “really hard” for their family Her career saw her win the London and New York marathons three times each, along with victory in the 2002 Chicago Marathon She returned to marathon running for the first time in a decade at the Tokyo Marathon in March and ran the Boston Marathon on Monday Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary bookmakers Cardinal Arthur Roche Cardinal Kevin Farrell Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe Cardinal Vincent Nichols CATHOLIC NEWS College of Cardinals Conclave papabile Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP is the English cardinal most favoured in bookies’ odds Bookmakers give the Dublin-born cardinal running the Vatican during the sede vacante period the the highest chance among the cardinals from Britain and Ireland of being elected pope Odds of 25-1 were placed last week on Cardinal Kevin Farrell in William Hill’s list of potential papabile Farrell presided over the certification of the death of Pope Francis and the laying of his body in the coffin Farrell joined the Legionaries of Christ but left in 1984 and was incardinated in the Diocese of Washington He became an auxiliary bishop in Washington and later Bishop of Dallas Made prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity he was named camerlengo by Francis three years later has emerged as the bookies’ favourite among the three English cardinals attending the conclave William Hill was running 33-1 odds on Radcliffe Radcliffe ranked twenty-third in William Hill’s list the 79-year-old Archbishop of Westminster and leader of the Church in England and Wales the 75-year-old Yorkshire-born prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments the former president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue is too old to vote in the conclave the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of Ireland 1996-2014 is at the age of 85 too old to participate in the conclave The lay reform group We Are Church International urged the cardinals to find a successor who will continue Pope Francis’s course of reform “with courage and vigour” In a statement the group said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re’s funeral sermon the applause in St Peter’s Square and the numerous obituaries “have made it very clear what fruitful impulses Pope Francis’ 12-year pontificate has brought to the Catholic Church worldwide” founded 30 years ago in Austria in response to the abuse scandal involving the then Archbishop of Vienna Hans Hermann Groër added that these must be continued and secured in canon law “Only in this way will it be possible to truly overcome the internal and external crises of credibility” in the Church triggered by “sexualised violence Vatican confirms conclave to begin on 7 May The end of an era,the start of a conclave Get the latest news and special offers delivered to your inbox Subscribe Advertise Jobs About us Permissions Help Contact us Marathon great Paula Radcliffe has won her age category at the Boston Marathon as she earned her World Marathon Majors Six Star Medal in stunning style on Monday The British legend only returned to a marathon course for the first time in 10 years in Tokyo last month the other race apart from Boston which she needed to complete to claim a coveted Six Star medal That covers the world’s six biggest marathons though Sydney has now been added to what is a seven-strong list The former world record holder (she held that honour for a remarkable 16 years after running 2:15:25 in London 2003) is now aged 51 and dipped under the three-hour mark in Tokyo with a time of 2:57:22 But she went even better in Boston – here’s what happened… Radcliffe has had to battle a long-term foot injury which made a second marathon in less than two months even more of a challenge But she clocked an impressive 38 minutes for the opening 10km and her half marathon time was 1:23:15 She said later on Instagram: “My calf went at 9 miles and I couldn’t go full out from then on, but on the plus side the foot is great and I got to savour and enjoy those @bostonmarathon crowds.” She battled on brilliantly to ace what is the world’s oldest annually run marathon with a finishing time of 2:53:44 That placed her first in the female 50-54 age category – out of over 1,300 competitors And she very nearly made the top 150 women overall in a race that was won by Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi Radcliffe raced Boston wearing bib number 215 in honour of her former women’s marathon world record time of 2:15:25 Lokedi shattered the previous Boston course record time of 2:19:59 when she won the elite women’s race in 2:17:22 but that was almost exactly two minutes off that 2003 London time of Radcliffe And as Paula herself had pointed out in the build up to Boston a race she has always wanted to compete in but the proximity to London had made it difficult She said on Instagram: “Ticking off no 6 an excuse to be back in this atmosphere again and perfect symmetry for me in finishing where the journey started 33 years 1 month ago in Franklin Park winning world juniors XC!” Afterwards she confirmed: “That’s me signing out on the roads now Lesson learned that my body is done with that.” Her daughter's cancer diagnosis was horrific so seeing her run this year's London Marathon will make it even more poignant This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine Paula Radcliffe always finds the London Marathon emotional But this year she's going to need an extra pack of tissues ran his first London Marathon; 20 years since she broke the world record for a women-only marathon; and 10 years since she ran her final London Marathon Britain's most successful female distance runner is speaking by video link from her home in Monaco on a typically busy day She has just been on a run and is squeezing me in before picking up Isla and her 14-year-old brother Raphael from school at the age of 51 and a decade since she retired Although she’s not running in London this year, Radcliffe has been chronicling the build-up to the event with a podcast series, Paula's Marathon Run Club, offering advice to runners at all levels. The series is, fittingly enough, sponsored by Children with Cancer UK the charity Isla is raising money and awareness for Before she was diagnosed in 2020 with a malignant dermal tumour in her right ovary \"Now she just runs for herself,\" Radcliffe says it’s just a part of her proving that she’s healthy enough to finish a marathon.\" \"She was the one who said it will now be three generations who have run the London race when the 11-year-old Radcliffe not only watched her father run it but also saw Norway's Ingrid Kristiansen break the women's world record first achieving her goal (in a mixed-gender race with pace-makers) in 2003 But it's not records she’s thinking of today It’s something far more important – her daughter’s survival who has now been clear of cancer for four years She’d won the regional under-13 cross country championships in 2020 and was also an excellent swimmer she found herself permanently exhausted and was sleeping until noon Radcliffe assumed she had just become a tricky teenager Isla had always enjoyed competing with Raphael to see how long they could swim underwater She was getting terrible stomach aches because of the growing tumour \"That’s when we knew something wasn’t right and we went to the paediatrician,\" says Radcliffe we had a scan on the Wednesday and one week later we were already in the hospital starting the first round of chemo.\" Was she always confident Isla would pull through You have to not think of the alternative.\" But watching her daughter go through three courses of chemotherapy was horrific \"It’s the hardest thing a parent can go through It’s horrible to watch your child suffering through that it was killing the cancer.\" And so it proved Radcliffe asked her gynaecologist if she could freeze her own eggs in case Isla was left infertile she isn’t going to want your 47-year-old eggs!'\" She laughs I said I would cut my hair off and get it made into a wig for her and she didn’t want people asking why I’d done it.\" However much she and Isla prepared themselves for losing her hair \"There are things you’re not ready for – either going through it or as a parent.\" but she still has psychological aspects to contend with \"She doesn’t know how it has affected her chances of becoming a parent,\" says Radcliffe \"She now has a tendency under stress to get allergic reactions on her skin and we don’t know whether that’s linked to the treatment.\" But Radcliffe knows Isla is one of the lucky ones She says it’s heartbreaking how many children don’t make it 87 per cent of those diagnosed will make it but in the less-developed world that figure is below 30 per cent.\" The disparity is shocking Isla’s cancer has changed the family in so many ways They learnt to embrace support from others in a way they never had before Radcliffe says she wouldn’t have got by without it not least because Raphael needed looking after while she concentrated on Isla \"There was a huge amount of mother’s guilt for the fact that you have to focus more on one child for that period of time.\" But it brought the best out in Raphael (who represented the Provence Alpes and Côte d’Azur region in the under-15 national cross country championships in March) probably in a way that most 14-year-old boys are not I hope he doesn’t lose that because it’s really special He’d even let Isla sit and curl his hair when she had no hair to curl the only proviso being that he would brush it before he went out anywhere He spent a lot of time with her and worrying about her and they have a closer bond because of that.\" The same is true of Isla and the children's father Gary Lough (who coached Radcliffe to the world record in 2003) \"It was probably even harder for him than me because only one of us could be in the hospital,\" Radcliffe reflects and gained the kind of perspective that many people struggle to find even in adulthood \"Things that her peers might get really stressed about because in her mind it’s not that big a deal.\" Such as She tells them to their face they’ve annoyed her and then moves on She doesn’t worry about little teenage things like what you might wear.\" Radcliffe is also convinced that the experience has improved Isla’s brain because it was forced into overdrive when she was catching up \"She says she has a really strong memory now because she had to work so hard.\" Isla is hoping to go to Durham University to study law It really brings that home – value what you have,\" she says Just being able to get out and run helped me to have more energy to give to Isla when I was back in the room.\" She believes that’s an important lesson for parents – to look after yourself in order to be fit to help your sick child Radcliffe expects Boston (on 21st April) to be her final marathon which will mean that she has run in all six majors Chicago and Tokyo (which she ran in March in a time of two hours Despite her world records and numerous medals Radcliffe never stood on the podium at the Olympic Games made it bigger than it should have been and pushed too hard for it and it not working out makes it so much nicer when it does.\" she’ll be commentating as part of the BBC team Radcliffe knows she’ll have to focus on the elite pack but she’ll doubtless be tracking Isla’s progress and hopes to be there at the finishing line for her \"It’s an extremely emotional place to be anyway that’s going to be a bit more emotional.\" And I can already hear it in this proud mother’s voice The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here Paula Radcliffe says London Marathon will be emotional as 18-year-old daughter runs after cancer diagnosisHer daughter's cancer diagnosis was horrific so seeing her run this year's London Marathon will make it even more poignant But this year she's going to need an extra pack of tissues Britain's most successful female distance runner is speaking by video link from her home in Monaco on a typically busy day Although she’s not running in London this year, Radcliffe has been chronicling the build-up to the event with a podcast series, Paula's Marathon Run Club, offering advice to runners at all levels. The series is, fittingly enough, sponsored by Children with Cancer UK "Now she just runs for herself," Radcliffe says "She's not trying to set any record it’s just a part of her proving that she’s healthy enough to finish a marathon." "She was the one who said it will now be three generations who have run the London race but also saw Norway's Ingrid Kristiansen break the women's world record But it's not records she’s thinking of today "That’s when we knew something wasn’t right and we went to the paediatrician," says Radcliffe we had a scan on the Wednesday and one week later we were already in the hospital starting the first round of chemo." You have to not think of the alternative." But "It’s the hardest thing a parent can go through it was killing the cancer." And so it proved Paula Radcliffe with daughter Isla in 2008 Porter Binks /Sports Illustrated via Getty ImagesAfter Isla was diagnosed she isn’t going to want your 47-year-old eggs!'" She laughs "We’d not told many people at the time and she didn’t want people asking why I’d done it." However much she and Isla prepared themselves for losing her hair "There are things you’re not ready for – either going through it or as a parent." "She doesn’t know how it has affected her chances of becoming a parent," says Radcliffe "She now has a tendency under stress to get allergic reactions on her skin and we don’t know whether that’s linked to the treatment." but in the less-developed world that figure is below 30 per cent." The disparity is shocking "There was a huge amount of mother’s guilt for the fact that you have to focus more on one child for that period of time." But and they have a closer bond because of that." The same is true of Isla and the children's father "It was probably even harder for him than me because only one of us could be in the hospital," Radcliffe reflects "Things that her peers might get really stressed about because in her mind it’s not that big a deal." Such as She doesn’t worry about little teenage things like what you might wear." "She says she has a really strong memory now because she had to work so hard." Isla is hoping to go to Durham University to study law It really brings that home – value what you have," she says Just being able to get out and run helped me to have more energy to give to Isla when I was back in the room." She believes that’s an important lesson for parents – to look after yourself in order to be fit to help your sick child and it not working out makes it so much nicer when it does." "It’s an extremely emotional place to be anyway that’s going to be a bit more emotional." 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Holiday brochuresNeed inspiration of where to go next Request a free brochure and start your journey The 2-1 success ensured their survival - and Needham Market cannot mathematically catch any team above the bottom four and they are set to return to the Southern League Premier Central Farsley were the first team to say goodbye after a torrid second half of the season saw the club go down at the start of April who ended their two year stay a fortnight ago It was also too big a job for Rushall Olympic relegated after being beaten by Needham Market last weekend We wish all four clubs the best of luck next season and hope to see them again soon Pitch Hero Ltd Registered in ENGLAND | WF3 1DR | Company Number - 636 1033 Farsley Celtic came agonisingly close to securing a draw but a stoppage time goal from Radcliffe ensured they took a 2-1 win on Tuesday night George Glendon gave the visitors a 63rd minute lead in Buxton Justin Iwobi’s fantastic finish drew Farsley level inside the final ten minutes and it looked as though the Celts would claim their first point in almost three months but Scott Duxbury’s 91st minute header cruelly snatched that point away Joao Silva’s early free kick tested Radcliffe goalkeeper Matheusz Hewelt in the opening couple of minutes before Farsley’s shot stopper Will Brook was called into action to deny Anthony Dudley with a fine save on 21 minutes Radcliffe came close again a few minutes later as Matt Carson’s free kick brushed the side netting before Dylan Youmbi went just as close for the Celts with a tepid first half drawing to a close goalless Corbett and Tom Walker both went close to ending the stalemate in the opening encounters of the second half and they did snatch the opener shortly after the hour mark An initial shot was blocked but the ball dropped right to the feet of Glendon who Glendon almost added a second to his and Radcliffe’s tally on 68 minutes as his cross-come-shot clipped the outside of the post before being scrambled away from danger Farsley remained determined and struck a deserved equaliser when Iwobi pulled off a fantastic finish to bury the ball into the bottom corner to draw the Celts level with Brook pulling off an excellent save to flick substitute Jordan Hulme’s effort over the bar before Isaac Abankwah bravely put his body on the line to block Matt Sargeant’s powerful effort on the goal-line from point-blank range However in a cruel for a determined Celts side Duxbury was allowed a free header and picked out the corner of the goal to nod Radcliffe a late winner also securing their survival in the National League North for next season Tarmac Silverlands Stadium Silverlands Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6QH the English novelist whose writing firmly established the Gothic literature genre could be making a return to people’s bookshelves as part of a project led by researchers at the University of Sheffield headed by Professor Angela Wright from Sheffield’s School of English and Professor Michael Gamer from the University of Pennsylvania is set to bring the works of Ann Radcliffe - which inspired the likes of Jane Austen Mary Shelley and the Brontë sisters - to a new generation of readers Radcliffe published five novels in her lifetime however it was the success of The Mysteries of Udolpho - the story of a young woman kidnapped by a heartless villain and forced to endure the terrors of the Castle of Udolpho -  that saw her popularity skyrocket in the 1790s.  Contemporary reviewers compared Radcliffe to Shakespeare with some hinting at the idea that she might be better than the bard at creating a sense of terror and suspense Such was the love for her writing that Radcliffe’s later works were almost instantly pirated adapted and reissued for readers around the world They were sought out by some of the major publishers of the 1790s - commanding remarkable sums publishers bought Udolpho for £500 when at the time authors were generally selling their manuscripts for an average of £10.  Through the huge popularity of her writing Radcliffe became a central figure in British literature in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and firmly established the Gothic as a literary genre - one of the most popular genres in world literature today.  Radcliffe is now relatively unknown and her novels are not widely read outside of academic circles and sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is aiming to change this by publishing her complete works as well as producing a new series of podcasts public lectures and outreach programmes with schools Professor of Romantic Literature at the University of Sheffield said: “Ann Radcliffe was one of the highest-paid authors of the 18th century receiving remarkable sums for her later works The Mysteries of Udolpho and The Italian Her popularity continued into the Victorian period Why she faded into relative obscurity in the 20th century is intriguing but this project seeks to reinstate her at the heart of Gothic and Romantic literary culture by producing the first major edition of her works and acknowledging her major influence upon those authors “Radcliffe’s works strike a perfect balance between serious considerations of the role of women and ownership of property in the late 18th century keeping you on the edge of your seat as you read them.” The researchers will oversee the production of The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Ann Radcliffe The eight volumes will be published between 2025-28 and will also appear in a more accessible paperback format is also set to be published and will highlight the conditions that made her distinctive in the period 1789-1826 as well as some of the challenges that come with editing and reading Radcliffe in the 21st century Professor Wright teaches Radcliffe’s novels to English literature students at the University of Sheffield and has a number of PhD students researching Radcliffe’s life and work AHRC-sponsored Research and Innovation Associate explains why the works of Radcliffe were so well read at the time: “Radcliffe was instrumental in popularising the Gothic as a literary genre and was considered Her work was regularly celebrated by critics and used to measure the skill of other writers and her success inspired an array of imitators Her influence can be felt in the works of her Romantic and Victorian predecessors too: each of the major Romantic poets and writers paid her homage and she provided inspiration for Victorian writers from the Brontë sisters to Edgar Allan Poe “Though she is lesser known outside academic circles lots of amazing scholarship has been undertaken to ensure Radcliffe is read into the future will continue to amplify the importance and brilliance of Radcliffe’s work.” Among those who are familiar with Radcliffe’s work she is often referred to as the ‘Mother of the Gothic’ however the Sheffield researchers feel that this association with motherhood isn’t quite right.  a PhD student at the University of Sheffield explains why she feels Radcliffe is the ‘Mistress of the Gothic’ Samiha said: “Radcliffe’s power and influence over the Gothic genre succeeded in labelling her as the mistress of the Gothic - her use of the sublime within her writing is just incredibly effective in creating terror and horror among readers other authors like Regina Maria Roche and Eliza Parsons gained immense popularity with readers of the Gothic.” To celebrate Women’s History Month, academics and students working on Radcliffe created a video exploring who Ann Radcliffe was and what made her works stand out is led by Michael Gamer and Angela Wright.  Project co-leads are Katrina O’Loughlin from Brunel University Deborah Russell from the University of York and Dale Townshend from Manchester Metropolitan University.  Editorial team members are Elizabeth Bobbitt from the University of York, Tom Duggett from Xi'an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, Robert Miles from the University of Victoria. Rosie Whitcombe, from the University of Sheffield, is the project’s Research and Innovation Associate. More information on the project. English Literature at the University of Sheffield The University's cross-faculty research centres harness our interdisciplinary expertise to solve the world's most pressing challenges Religious Affairs CorrespondentSunday April 27 2025 The TimesWhen Timothy Radcliffe woke from a siesta one afternoon in October he found his inbox overflowing with messages He had just been named as a cardinal by Pope Francis Speaking in London after the death of Francis Radcliffe recalled: “I wondered why there were 43 emails that had arrived while I was asleep My brethren in Oxford [at Blackfriars Hall] knew before I did.” Radcliffe at St Peter’s Basilica last week as the body of Pope Francis was carried inside for three days of lying in stateHANNAH MCKAY/REUTERSRadcliffe, who is seen as a liberal in a similar mould to Francis had been appointed to the most senior body of Catholic clergy below the papacy He is a Dominican friar and former master of the global Dominican order British athletics legend Paula Radcliffe needed a wheelchair after running her first competitive marathon in a decade at the age of 51 The former world record holder finished the Tokyo Marathon in 2:57:22 on Sunday and is now gearing up for Boston next month But Radcliffe has revealed how the race didn’t go entirely according to plan and left her struggling to walk and in need of assistance Speaking on the paulasrunpod she admitted: “I wish I’d gone off a little bit steadier Things went a little bit pear-shaped when they announced to me before the race that I was the fastest in the field on the women’s side I went off too fast… I’m really hoping in the morning I can get up and walk because when I finished I was sore and I was limping the last 10k “At the end I sat on the barrier in the middle of the road and waited for an Uber It took about 15 minutes and when it arrived I had to hop on one injured calf that’s just run a marathon to get it in it And then when we we got to the hotel and got out Radcliffe is aiming to complete the six major marathons by running in Boston next month. She ran London, New York, Chicago and Berlin during her career, before competing in Tokyo She told the BBC that the experience of going through the perimenopause made completing Tokyo even sweeter The perimenopause typically starts a few years before the menopause and can cause symptoms such as hot flushes who gave birth to her first child in 2007 and her second in 2010 was asked how different running feels to her now than it did during her competitive career She told BBC Radio 5 Live: “It’s very different Not only the effects of perimenopause and managing the fatigue and fluctuations that come with that “When the children were smaller it was a little bit easier There are lots of things to juggle now and it’s no longer my career – but it makes the achievement when you cross that finish line a little bit sweeter.” The MGroup Stadium – Saturday 29th March – 3:00pm Radcliffe appointed both Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley to replace Bobby Grant The pair have enjoyed success across a variety of clubs They began their managerial careers at Ramsbottom United in 2009 achieving back-to-back promotions taking them into the Northern Premier League where they made their name featuring on the Class of ’92 documentary They were at Salford for three and a half years when they moved to Spennymoor Town Johnson appeared on screens once again after going viral for drinking a pint of Madri during a post-game interview for Radcliffe earlier in the year The striker began his career at Ramsbottom United before moving to Salford He played 47 times for Salford but only managed nine goals He found his feet once he moved to Altrincham During his first stint (three years) he bagged 36 goals and is currently on his most successful campaign since his time there ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | OXFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB It was all about taking part and not about finish times for Paula Radcliffe on Sunday, and it was mission accomplished for the British great in the 2025 Tokyo Marathon Radcliffe stepped onto a marathon course for the first time in 10 years in the Japanese capital as she set out with the goal of clinching a coveted Six Star medal in 2025 The former world record holder (she held that honour for a remarkable 16 years after running 2:15:25 in London 2003) just content to get through the race and complete her goal By the end of the 26.2-mile trip in the Japanese capital Paula stopped the clock in a time of 2:57:22 She had revealed before the event that a long-term foot injury meant there was no way she would be jeopardising her next goal – the Boston Marathon in April A finish there would complete that Six Star mission Paula had insisted: “I really have no time goals whatsoever It’s about getting out there and being a part of it I think the camaraderie is almost bigger and better in the middle of the race than it is at the [front] in the elite race so I’m really looking forward to that side of it “I can’t control other people’s expectations People will say – and it’s natural I would say it – ”I wonder what they can do’ “But the overwhelming thing is I want to come out the other side having had a great time a great experience and still be able to run on my foot I don’t want to set that back because it’s taken me a long time to get to the point of being able to run every day “I know that in the middle of my career I was able to get the best out of myself – so running fast at 51 is not a huge goal when I get out there I’m sure my competitive instinct will kick in!” Freelance Sports ReporterPublished: Invalid Date PAULA RADCLIFFE'S daughter is running the London Marathon after recovering from an ultra-rare cancer Isla, 18, will take on the 26.2mile challenge on Sunday in what will be her first marathon Isla was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer five years ago when she was just 13 She told the Radio Times: "That's when we knew something wasn't right "It's the hardest thing a parent can go through. "You can support them and be with them the whole way through, but you can't do that chemo for them. "It's horrible to watch your child suffering through that, but at the same time we believed that if it felt bad, it was killing the cancer." is back running marathons and offers advice to runners of all levels Her Paula's Maratah Run Club podcast is sponsored by Children with Cancer UK Ovarian cancers affects the ovaries - the organs that store the eggs needed to make babies It mostly affects women over the age of 50 and can sometimes run in families, according to the NHS Symptoms of the cancer can be vague, particularly in its early stages, Cancer Research UK SAYS The charity advises you speak to a GP if you have the following symptoms: The NHS added that bleeding from the vagina after the menopause could be another possible symptom of ovarian cancer That is the charity that Isla is raising money and awareness for when she runs across the nation's capital city who was world marathon champion in 2005 and won London three times retired from professional racing in April 2015 She also revealed that she asked her gynaecologist if she could freeze her own eggs if Isla was left infertile from her cancer She added: "He just looked at me and said she isn't going to want your 47-year-old eggs' "We'd not told many people at the time and she didn't want people asking why I'd done it "There are things you're not ready for – either going through it or as a parent "She doesn't know how it has affected her chances of becoming a parent and we don't know whether that's linked to the treatment." Radcliffe also has a son Raphael She has insisted that he has a promising career as a runner himself And the Team GB icon also praised the teenager for how he was with Isla during her cancer battle She said: "There was a huge amount of mother's guilt for the fact that you have to focus more on one child for that period of time "He's (Raphael) extremely empathetic "I hope he doesn't lose that because it's really special "He'd even let Isla sit and curl his hair when she had no hair to curl "He spent a lot of time with her and worrying about her Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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meaning Josh Ashby took the armband Lewis Coyle dropped to the bench in favour of Jacob Roddy the first-half didn’t bring many chances but despite a positive start with the ball the Hoops fell behind just before the half-hour mark Tunde Owolabi caught the Hoops defence napping and nipped in ahead of the City backline to latch onto Rick Smith’s cross to fire home from point-blank range That goal seemed to give the hosts a boost as they piled on the pressure looking to extend their advantage Corie Andrews’ bursting runs behind the Borough backline caused them all sorts of problems McEachran was also being his usual creative self and moments before the interval; and the duo collaborated on a lovely move to level seconds before the break A ball found it’s way behind the Radcliffe backline to Andrews and the Striker kept his composure to take the ball around ‘keeper Hewelt and slot home from a tight-angle Perhaps the half-time whistle came at the wrong time for the Hoops who were knocking on the Radcliffe door before the break but they maintained the pressure after the break and if it wasn’t for Kai McKenzie-Lyle’s last-ditch save The Guyana international flung himself at the feet of Borough substitute Mo Doro to deny the forward A gorgeous ball from Andre Burley found Roddy who set up McEachran for a shot and it was spilt by Radcliffe ‘keeper Hewelt and into the path of Tom Scott who fired home Radcliffe needed a response and they came forward in droves looking for an equaliser A lapse in concentration from Smith allowed Parker to play in McEachran who drove forward to slot into the net when one v one Even when the Fourth Official indicated six additional minutes a professional performance made sure resurgence from the hosts was never in doubt A thoroughly impressive victory on the road for City Not bad for a team in National League North AFTER a tough defeat on the road at Buxton the Magpies are on home soil for the final time this season this feels like a must-win game for the Magpies to get themselves back in and amongst those all-important playoff places Boro's brilliant second-half of the season has now ensured their survival in the Vanarama National League North for another year with their most notable win coming against title challengers Scunthorpe United a 94th-minute winner coming courtesy of Matt Sargent Jordan Hulme is the club's top goalscorer this season with ten goals and bagged against the Magpies earlier in the season fullback Brad Jackson and Hulme lead the way with seven assists apiece Hulme is no doubt the one to watch this Easter Monday The infamous management team of Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley affectionately known as "Bernard and Jonno," are at the helm at Radcliffe the pair are highly thought of across the North West and further afield and promotion last season are part of the pair's magnificent CV Tickets will increase at noon on match day Tickets can be purchased online, HERE Concessions (65+ + students with proof of valid ID): £11 Concessions (65+ + students with proof of valid ID): £13 All attendees under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult There will be no segregation in place for this fixture We require as many supporters to purchase tickets in advance of the game This will help to ensure that all supporters both home and away will get into the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium as smoothly as possible ticket office and bar will be open from noon Match day programmes will be on sale for only £3 from the Magpies Trust cabin Radcliffe’s return will see her take on two marathons in the space of just over six weeks, and will also make her a Six Star finisher, a prize awarded to runners who complete all six of the original Marathon Majors. In her glittering athletics career, she won the London and New York City marathons on three occasions, as well as the Chicago Marathon in 2002. Picture by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesPaula Radcliffe racing in the 2003 London Marathon A three-time World Cross Country champion and gold medallist in the 2005 World Championships marathon Radcliffe never managed to reach the Olympic podium although she did compete at four editions of the Games where she competed in the 10km race alongside thousands of amateur runners on the same day as the Olympic men’s marathon “We went and took part in the 10k in Paris in the Marathon Pour Tous, which was not the full distance, and it started late at night,” she said in a conversation with her friend and fellow Marathon Pour Tous participant Tony Bignell. “We both said we were just going to jog around because we were working all through the day and the next day. We got caught up in the atmosphere and started way too fast, but it was still great.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Children with Cancer UK (@childrenwithcanceruk) Radcliffe isn’t the only runner in her family taking on the marathon distance this year with daughter Isla making her debut in London in April 17-year-old Isla - who was a guest on the first episode of Paula's Marathon Run Club podcast - will be running for Children With Cancer UK having herself recovered from a rare form of cancer that she was diagnosed with at age 13 "Isla wants to make a difference – she just came out and told me she is doing it who will be commentating on the London Marathon for the BBC said in an interview with the Mail about her daughter’s decision to race One thing is for sure: the young Radcliffe will be able to rely on some of the best advice in the business with her decorated mother also putting in the miles as she trains for the return to a race distance that made her into a legend We make the trip to Radcliffe tomorrow evening as the league leaders of the National League North The Seals climbed into first position after beating Scarborough Athletic in a 4-2 thriller on the weekend Oxford City’s late equaliser against Kidderminster Harriers means we have a one point lead at the top of the table Fin Roberts marked his debut with a goal against Scarborough while also contributing to Will Thornton’s own goal before Declan Weeks and Dan Mooney also got on the scoresheet That impressive win in North Yorkshire was our fifth successive victory and extended our unbeaten run to eight matches Calum McIntyre’s players have been ruthless on their travels recently with 15 goals scored in their last four away trips the Blues picked up their first points of the season by beating Radcliffe 2-0 at the Deva Stadium Radcliffe climbed out of the relegation zone on the weekend by edging out Hereford in 3-2 win at the Neuven Stadium Jordan Hulme grabbed a brace with Tom Walker netting the other goal for The Boro This campaign has been Radcliffe’s first season in the sixth tier in two decades after they were promoted from the Northern Premier League Premier Division as champions They finished ten points clear of second place Macclesfield and recorded over a century of goals in the process Radcliffe haven’t lost in the league They comfortably beat Farsley Celtic on New Year’s Day before drawing away to Needham Market they were emphatically knocked out of the FA Trophy a few weeks ago as National League outfit Woking ran out 4-0 winners The two individuals in the dugout are no strangers to the Deva Stadium having managed Chester between 2018 and 2021 Bernard Morley and Anthony Johnson are recognised as joint first-team managers and have established themselves in the Non-League scene after overseeing a plethora of clubs The pair rose to fame by guiding Salford City who are notably owned by the ‘Class of ’92’ to the National League after three promotions Johnson and Morley had caught the eye after a successful spell at Ramsbottom where they had also overseen a rise up the pyramid they arrived in CH1 and spent over three years in charge of the Seals A short stint at Spennymoor Town followed before taking the reins at Radcliffe in the summer of 2023 the experienced duo transformed Boro into a force to be reckoned with which resulted in a richly deserved promotion Jordan Hulme is Radcliffe’s top scorer this term with six goals to his name – with five of those strikes coming in his last eight league outings The captain added two more goals to his tally on the weekend as his brace helped his side to a 3-2 triumph over Hereford the 34-year-old was reunited with the managers that gave him his first opportunities at Ramsbottom Hulme followed Johnson and Morley to Salford before appearing for the likes of Altrincham and AFC Fylde Radcliffe FC | W6 D7 L11 | F31 A44 | Pos: 19th Farsley Celtic (H) | W3 3-0 | Scorers: Bradley Jackson Needham Market (A) | D 1-1 | Scorers: Tom Walker Hereford (H) | W 3-2 | Scorers: Jordan Hulme x2 Chester FC | W15 D7 L6 | F44 A29 | Pos: 1st Alfreton Town (H) | W 2-0 | Scorers: Harrison Burke Spennymoor Town (H) | W 1-0 | Scorers: Dan Mooney Scarborough Athletic (A) | W 4-2 | Scorers: Fin Roberts The game kicks off at 7.45pm at the Neuven Stadium on Tuesday night Chester FC fans should enter via turnstile C with Under 16’s not requiring a ticket Some tickets require ID to be produced on demand and the Club reserves the right to refuse entry without ID or if the ID produced is deemed unsatisfactory In any event the Club reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason Parking for supporters is available at Radcliffe Cricket Club 5 minutes from the ground at a cost of £2 per vehicle Refreshment kiosks will be open before and during the match inside the stadium and are accessible from both stand and terraces FREE match commentary available on Seals Live via our Match Centre: CLICK HERE Match Updates on our Twitter/X page: CLICK HERE HT/FT Updates on Facebook and Instagram: CLICK HERE A full time match report on ChesterFC.com: CLICK HERE The game is available to watch on the NLTV DAZN platform: CLICK HERE are a community benefit society operating under the name of Chester Football Club and are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority The club is fan owned and does not have any major shareholders Olympics.com looks back at world record-breaking runs on the streets of London from the likes of Paula Radcliffe By Sean McAlisterWith event organiser Hugh Brasher hailing the start list assembled for the 2025 edition as “the greatest field in the history of the London Marathon” excitement is reaching fever pitch for this year's race The event has seen multiple world records set since the first race over 44 years ago, crowning distance running royalty who have mastered the fast, largely flat course that winds its way to the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace. Read on Olympics.com to learn more about the world records set at the London Marathon and the athletes who wrote their names in the history books by doing so. Picture by Tony Duffy/AllsportGrete Waitz of Norway as well as securing her fifth win in the New York City Marathon—a race she would eventually win nine times Kristiansen had won the race in England but was left stung by a disappointing fourth-place finish in the Olympic marathon who is said to have trained for months at home with a poster of Olympic gold medallist Benoit placed in front of her for inspiration as she crossed the finish line in London in 2:21:06 to secure an impressive world record despite suffering from dehydration during the latter stages of the race Picture by Phil Cole/Getty ImagesKhalid Khannouchi Even though only one man has broken the world record at the London Marathon that race is considered to be one of the greatest in history the first Kenyan male to own the marathon world record as she finished just nine seconds shy of the women’s world record Khannouchi already held the best men’s mark in history when he entered the race but a stunning sprint to the finish line saw him shave four seconds off his previous time as he ended the race in 2:05:38 And while the challenge of Gebrselassie faded as he eventually finished seventh Tergat’s runner-up time of 2:05:48 also made him the second-fastest man in history after a race for the ages Picture by Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesMary Keitany Paula Radcliffe’s 2003 London Marathon is largely deemed to be one of the most impressive runs in history - and the stats back that assertion up While Radcliffe returned to London to set the women’s only world record (a record for a marathon where women run in a separate race from men) of 2:17:42 in 2005 it was her stunning 2003 run that is considered her greatest ever who broke Radcliffe’s women-only mark in 2017 with a time of 2:17:01 having twice been victorious in London in 2011 and 2012 even though she went on to win seven Majors in a glittering career this race was inarguably her biggest achievement The central defender immediately joins Crawley Town for an undisclosed fee upon his return to his parent club where he will work under former Gateshead coaching staff Rob Elliot Radcliffe made 24 appearances during his temporary spell on Tyneside scoring two goals and recording two assists as well as being named as the club’s September Player of the Month Site Designed by Team Valley Group AHEAD of our Easter Monday game versus Radcliffe we have plenty of information to share with you ahead of the match Tickets can be purchased online, HERE Adults: £15Concessions (65+ + students with proof of valid ID): £11Under 18: £5Under 12: FREE Adults: £18Concessions (65+ + students with proof of valid ID): £13Under 18: £7Under 12: FREE Highlights: Nageeye claims maiden New York Marathon victory AdvertisementHow was your experience today Calum McIntyre’s men made it six wins on the bounce and consolidated top spot in the National League North with a dominant display at Radcliffe Tom Peers bagged a brace and Declan Weeks rifled a low effort from distance into the bottom corner to claim all three points on a cold night in Greater Manchester Iwan Murray had the first sight of goal of the evening when he made use of good work from Tom Peers to find space but Murray’s low effort was pushed to safety by Mateusz Hewelt The hosts hit back with a pair of chances in quick succession though as Josh Hancock flicked a header wide before Tom Walker’s strike was palmed wide by shot-stopper Jimmy Storer Radcliffe’s number 17 had a golden chance just minutes later after great work from captain Jordan Hulme inside the Seals’ box but Walker’s miscued effort flew well wide of the post It was a scrappy contest at the Neuven Stadium as neither side could grab the initiative or force the other into a serious error Fin Roberts had a debut to remember on Saturday in the 4-2 victory over Scarborough Athletic but his first major involvement saw his 25-yard free kick fly over the wood work The Yellows took a narrow lead into the interval though just moments after fourth official Andy Sykes had announced that there was one minute of stoppage time at the end of the first 45 It was a dangerous corner from Declan Weeks that unlocked the home defence as his flighted delivery was headed into the bottom corner by Tom Peers in clinical fashion the 29-year-old’s 10th league goal of the campaign After a tight first period that was defined by a late moment of quality from the Seals Calum McIntyre’s men searched for a second goal in immediate fashion and thought they had found it on the hour mark Roberts and had an instant impact with a ball into Peers who managed to slide a low finish past Hewelt into the bottom corner the linesman deemed our number seven to have been played through in an offside position and the goal was chalked off as Declan Weeks added to his assist with a superb drilled effort that evaded the hands of Hewelt to nestle in the back off the home net who has been in fine form in our nine-game unbeaten run The Seals had settled in a brilliant flow after the break and the scoreline looked even better soon after as the Seals made it three in the 68th minute This time it was Peers once again who beat Hewelt at his near post after more creative work from the right foot of Weeks found Kev Roberts whose drilled cross caused havoc in the Radcliffe box Peers was there to power the ball past the outstretched hands of the shot-stopper to make it 3-0 and put the Seals in an ideal position to make it six wins on the spin Storer was called into his first action of the second half with less than 15 minutes left on the clock as he got down well to deny Luca Navarro’s low strike It was a comfortable end to the contest for the Seals who remained solid throughout and once again dazzled with some exceptional attacking play It is Chester first six-game streak of league victories since 2013 and the Blues have another away trip scheduled on Saturday as we travel to Peterborough Sports in search of a 7th win on the bounce and a 10th game unbeaten A week on from United’s latest victory over Southport in the National league North they would return to action by making the relatively short journey over to Greater Manchester where they would face the relegation threatened Radcliffe FC The last time that United met the Boro was back in November when a lack of goals resulted in a 0-0 stalemate however Scunthorpe were hoping to go a step further this afternoon as a win would further solidify their place in the hunt for promotion With regards to Andy Butler’s squad for the match there was to be no changes to the side that triumphed last time out at the Attis Arena with hopes that an identical line-up and bench could produce an equally professional performance When proceedings were finally set underway at the Neuven Stadium it became instantly apparent that the fixture was to be an intense battle as possession changed hands on multiple occasions With both sides attempting to figure each other out in the early exchanges it would be the Iron who tested their oppositions defence for the first time The fixture's opening chance would come from a free-kick that was positioned central to Mateusz Hewelt’s goal making it hard angle for Cal Roberts to score from Roberts stepped up to the plate and attempted to wrap an effort across Hewelt however as the shot arrowed towards the top corner it would ricochet back off the underside of the crossbar before being desperately hooked away by a Radcliffe defender Throughout the opening 20 minutes Scunthorpe would have the majority of promising attacks however it has to be said that it was the hosts who controlled the majority of possession up until Roberts turned the screw to spur United on towards the opening goal After Alfie Beestin failed to convert a chance from a promising position he would win a corner to push the Iron up the pitch From this set-play Roberts would play a neat short routine with Kian Scales to present him with an angle to cross Roberts’ delivery was pinpoint as Carlton Ubaezuonu parted the Radcliffe defence steaming onto the cross before powerfully nodding the ball beyond Hewelt to give Scunthorpe the lead Or so the travelling faithful thought as their celebrations would be cut short by the whistle of referee Chay Hathaway who pulled play back for a prior foul in the build-up With half-time approaching the Boro would create their best chance to open the scoring when talisman striker Jordan Hulme picked up the ball on the edge of the Scunthorpe penalty area and placed it into the path of midfielder George Glendon who attempted to place the ball into the top corner of Ross Fitzsimons’ goal however his side footed effort was always rising and cleared the crossbar from a good opportunity In what was the final opportunity of the first period United would attempt to break through the Radcliffe blockade with a swiftly constructed attack After Beestin did the hard work to release Ubaezuonu through the middle the Irishman opted to shift the ball into Roberts on the left with time and space to pull the trigger the winger attempted to drive the ball beyond the goalkeeper but the shot lacked execution as it soared wide of the mark Following the restart the Iron would go back to work trying to break down their strong-willed opponents and almost did so instantly when Ubaezuonu was played in behind with nothing but open space to explore As the inform striker carried on his marauding into the penalty area he set himself to pull the trigger but found the ball hooked away from him courtesy of a crucial recovery tackle from a Radcliffe defender As the half progressed both sides continued to play exceptionally well however couldn’t manage to break down their opposite defence and at that failed to create any chances of note resulting in the odds of the tie remaining a stalemate rise rapidly This would remain the theme of the second half until the 75th minute when the Polish shot stopper Hewelt would be called into action to rescue his side After a long hopeful ball into the box from Tyler Denton was expertly knocked down by Mark Beck This allowed possession to land at the feet of Roberts on the edge whose low driven volley was destined for the bottom corner if not for the intervention of the keeper who leapt to his right to deny the winger of a brilliant strike With the game at its death and United pushing toward an all-important winner they would leave themselves open to a Radcliffe counterattack down the right-flank After protecting the ball in the corner Defender Rick Smith managed to hang the ball up towards the far post with a brilliant cross that found the head of Matty Sargent in the penalty area as the Radcliffe man powered the ball past Fitzsimons to give his team the lead There would be no further twists to the tale in the minutes that followed as the Iron were condemned to a disappointing defeat in a game Despite the result Butler’s side still remain top of the National League North tree with four massive games remaining we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site.  The Iron have sold over 500 tickets so far for our first encounter of April as the Iron make a first-ever visit to the Neuven Stadium to take on Radcliffe The match is scheduled to be played on Saturday April 5th (3pm kick-off) as the final month of the regular season gets underway It will be the second meeting between the two sides following the goalless draw at the Attis Arena earlier in the campaign where Ross Fitzsimons saved a late penalty to preserve a point for the home side Their will be no collections on the day of the game Theologian and Fellow of Blackfriars Hall was created a Cardinal by Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday Cardinal Radcliffe is a former Master of the worldwide Dominican Order He is a preacher and theologian of global reach He was awarded an honorary Doctor in Divinity in 2003 by the University of Oxford he was presented as 'a man distinguished both for eloquence and for wit a master theologian who has never disregarded ordinary people a practical man who believes that religion and the teachings of theology must be constantly applied to the conduct of public life' Cardinal Radcliffe has lived most of his adult life at Blackfriars, Oxford, where he remains a member of the Dominican Community. As well as being a Fellow of Blackfriars Hall, he is an Honorary Fellow of St John’s College The office of Cardinal is of high seniority in the Catholic Church only cardinals can vote in the election of the successor Oxford has close connections to numerous cardinals across the centuries the celebrated theologian who was created cardinal in 1879 Regent of Blackfriars said: 'Central to Cardinal Radcliffe’s theological vision is the importance of dialogue in a fractured world of listening attentively and receptively as well as speaking Throughout his work at Blackfriars and across the world he has inspired people to engage in such inclusive engagement and to be open to being pleasantly surprised by how our minds We are delighted at the great honour bestowed on Cardinal Timothy and that he will continue to a be wonderful presence among us in Oxford.' You can view all news or browse by category Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe with Pope Francis at the Consistory for creation of new cardinals at St Peter’s earlier this month Britain’s new Dominican cardinal has disclosed that he came close to being denounced at the Rome Synod on Synodality because of media reporting adding that he now believes the concept of reciprocity offers an “implicit key” to the Church’s future development reprinted during the Synod without my knowledge sparked an article in another periodical in which I was misrepresented as accusing African bishops of hypocrisy – although this was completely and totally untrue it almost led to my formal condemnation,” said Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe “The Synod was seeking a life-giving mutuality in which barriers fell and we were opened up to the fertility of the Holy Spirit But this was really difficult when many people viewed what was happening through the prism of the media which saw it as a clash between conservatives and progressives one of 21 installed by Pope Francis at a St Peter’s Basilica consistory on 7 December was addressing a conference on Monday evening at his native Blackfriars Hall in Oxford on “Synodality and the Culture of Encounter” He said some media commentators had played a helpful role at the three-year Synod although most had interpreted the debates in terms of an “unfruitful polarisation of tradition and progress” “We were trying to imagine a renewal of the Church liberated from clericalism… But this imaginative task was made yet more difficult by the cultural context of the Vatican – it was like trying to make ice cream in the Sahara.” a former English provincial and global Master of the Dominicans in 1992-2001 who was spiritual adviser to the Rome Synod added: “Instead of being constrained by fixed we flourish in reciprocity… We were not just talking to each other reciprocally rejuvenating old words and discovering new words which opened our minds and hearts to the Kingdom.” co-organised by the Jesuit Georgetown University was addressed by two Synod non-participants Prague University’s Mgr Tomas Halik and Georgetown’s Jose Casanova who faced criticism from other speakers for going too far in their advocacy of opening the Church to non-Christian faiths and ideologies It included a panel discussion by Synod experts: Sister Birgit Weiler from Peru’s Pontifical Catholic University director of Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life director of Minnesota’s Springtide Research Institute Durham-based chair of the Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice Professor Rowlands said she regretted the Synod’s Final Document had not discussed disability and “anthropological questions around sexuality” as well as ideological differences in the Church and the “poor quality of relations” between theologians and bishops’ conferences that she had personally read every grassroots report sent to the Synod secretariat and was confident the three-year process had successfully built on the First and Second Vatican Councils with a renewed “communal dimension of being the Church” which now required multiple follow-up efforts Cardinal Radcliffe said the Synod’s “radical and exciting challenge” had lain in “embracing the plurality of cultures of our global Church” and offering new models of encounter to a multipolar “post-Western world” increasingly divided by “mutual incomprehension and increasing violence and poverty” could only be fully understood by those who experienced it but said the “language of ministries” had also opened up new ways of understanding “the reciprocity of roles to be exercised by the whole people of God” we need language which is always being renewed by reciprocity,” Cardinal Radcliffe said with and for each other… The bishop and priest have the ministry of unity but cannot exercise this unless their own identity is stretched open by the people of God Bishops' Conference of England and Wales Dominican priest Father Timothy Radcliffe OP currently serving as spiritual adviser and preacher at the second session of the 16th Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops is set to be elevated to the rank of Cardinal by Pope Francis Pope Francis announced that he will hold a Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals on 7 December 2024 Father Radcliffe is an English friar who served as Master of the Order of Preachers from 1992 to 2001 The Consistory will take place before the opening of the 2025 Jubilee of Hope and after the conclusion of the Second Session of the so-called Synod on Synodality in the Vatican The Holy Father pointed out that the Cardinal-elects hail from around the world “expresses the universality of the Church which continues to proclaim God’s merciful love to all people on earth Their inclusion in the Diocese of Rome also manifests the inseparable bond between the See of Peter and the particular Churches spread throughout the world.” he asked the faithful to pray for the future Cardinals “Let’s pray for the new Cardinals that by confirming their adherence to Christ they may help me in my ministry as Bishop of Rome for the good of all God’s holy people.” the Catholic Church in England and Wales will have four members of the College of Cardinals: Cardinal Vincent Nichols Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments and former Bishop of Leeds former Prefect of the then-Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue Three of the four will be Cardinal-electors although Fr Radcliffe turns 80 on 22 August 2025 the College of Cardinals will enlarge to 256 Cardinals Carlos Gustavo CASTILLO MATTASOGLIO Archbishop of Lima (Peru) Archbishop of Santiago del Estero (Primado de la Argentina) Fernando Natalio CHOMALÍ GARIB Archbishop of Santiago de Chile (Chile) Bishop of the Eparchy Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne of the Ukrainians Under Secretary of the Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development This site is 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