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English Ryder Cup legend’s son, 21, agonisingly misses out on US Open after losing sudden-death play-off
A RYDER CUP legend’s son agonisingly missed out on qualifying for the US Open – after losing a sudden-death play-off.
His old man forged a reputation as one of Europe’s great stars across his seven appearances in the competition.
Now the next generation is hoping to follow in his footsteps.
But Ian Poulter’s son Luke fell just short of booking his spot in the field for the upcoming US Open.
Bryson DeChambeau will attempt to defend his crown at Oakmont next week.
Despite his best efforts, though, Poulter Jr will not be teeing it up.
Amateur Luke, 21, put himself in serious contention with a stunning bogey-free round of 65 in his second round at Emerald Dunes Golf Club on Tuesday.
That saw him finish tied fourth after 36 holes – ahead of the likes of Graeme McDowell and Nicolai Hojgaard.
But with just four spots up for grabs at the US Open, the University of Florida student went into a play-off with Austen Truslow.
Truslow has made eight PGA Tour starts.
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And his experience told as he came out on top.
But for Poulter Jr, ranked as the world No3228, he can take pride from his superb effort – especially as it came just a year after suffering a stress fracture in his back.
He is now reliant on withdrawals to get into the 156-man entrants list for the US Open, what would be his golf major debut.
But dad Ian – who has 16 points and five Ryder Cup wins to his name – remains very proud of his lad’s achievements.
LIV Golf rebel Poulter Sr said: “I can’t believe how impressive today’s 65 was to get into that position.
“We keep using this as incredible experience and we keep getting better.
“[Luke’s got] an alternate spot but not sure what number it will be.”
Incredibly, Poulter Jr was not the only son of a sporting father in contention.
Tyler Weaver, son of iconic jockey Jason, beat two-time major champion Zach Johnson on his way to securing US Open qualification.
Legendary journeyman footballer finally retires at 46 after playing more than 900 times for FORTY-TWO clubs
LEGENDARY football journeyman Jefferson Louis has retired at the age of 46 after playing over 900 times for 42 clubs.
The iconic striker had been slogging it out on the field since 1996 with Risborough Rangers.
Louis’ travels saw him play for an incredible 42 sides, including Oxford United, Bristol Rovers and Wrexham.
He was most recently playing Thame United in the Southern League Division One Central.
But after 903 career appearances, and more than FIFTY transfers, Louis has finally retired.
However, fans will be pleased to hear that he hasn’t quit football for good.
That’s because he has immediately taken an assistant coaching role at Slough Town, who compete in England’s sixth tier in the National League South.
Louis made five appearances there as a player in 2023.
During that time, he also worked as a performance coach for teammates.
And manager Scott Davies believes Louis has the right skills to become a hit in the dugout.
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He declared: “Football these days for me is more about mentality than ability.
“Every player at the level has ability which has allowed them to get to this point, but it’s so important that we, as a management team can tap into their psychological side too.
“Throughout the season, individuals will need one-to-one chats when things aren’t going as well as they may have hoped.
“And I strongly believe that with myself, Yella and now Jefferson joining the group, we’ve got all bases covered with the wealth of experience we have that we can now give back to the players.”
Slough fans reacted with delight at the news.
One said “Class this, great gaffer to learn off.”
Another declared: “Superb appointment, welcome back.”
One noted: “Absolutely love this, welcome Louis.”
Another added: “So much experience and knowledge at this level.”
Best hair straighteners for short hair 2025, tried and tested – save £80 off GHD
STRAIGHTENERS are a must for achieving sleek, straight hairstyles. But you need to choose the right set for your hair.
If your locks are short like mine, read on for my tried-and-tested pick of the best hair straighteners for short hair.
When looking to upgrade a hair tool, it can be difficult to know where to start when there are so many options on the market for different budgets.
Although it may be quicker to straighten, short hair can also sometimes require more styling, and the shape of straighteners can help with creating volume and shape to frame the face.
Each pair of straighteners has a variety of features and accessories included, and some are best suited to specific hair types and lengths.
A few of the key features to look out for when searching for the perfect pair are temperature range, size and shape, but some also have unique features that help to maintain hair health.
We took all of these factors into consideration when testing, to find the best straighteners for short hair.
- Best overall: Revamp Progloss Wide Ultra X Shine Hair Straighteners
- Best value: Remington Pro-Ceramic Extra Slim Hair Straightener
- Best mid-range: Revamp Progloss Wide Ultra X Shine Hair Straighteners
- Best premium: Dyson Corrale straighteners
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In this article you’ll find a range of hair straighteners and stylers, all at different budgets. But if you’re hunting for a premium option, there are currently price drops on some of the top brands.
Dyson has slashed the price of its Duet BlowDry Hair Dryer Brush from £379 to £279, while Cloud Nine has cut The Original Iron Pro from £249 to £169.
Best hair straighteners for short hair, tried and tested
Revamp Progloss Wide Ultra X Shine Hair Straighteners, £99.99
Revamp Progloss Wide Ultra X Shine Hair
Straighteners, £99.99 from Boots
Pros: Wide plates speed up styling, infused with keratin, argan and coconut oil to add glossiness and shine, luxe design
Cons: Nothing major
Rating: 5/5
Revamp’s straighteners are receiving rave reviews on many UK retailers’ websites and I hadn’t used any hair tools from the brand before.
I put the Progloss Wide Ultra X Shine straighteners to the test before heading out for the day, and they worked well on my thick, short hair.
With a naturally curly hair type, I sometimes find straighteners with narrow plates to be time-consuming to use, but this wide design is ideal for straightening large sections of hair quickly.
Sometimes with plates this wide it can be tricky to get to the roots, however the thin border around the plates means this doesn’t seem to be an issue.
The ceramic, oil-infused plates glided easily down my hair, and I was impressed that the temperature range was able to go as high as 235 degrees.
I would recommend these for any hair type, but they’re particularly efficient for thick, stubborn hair and keeping styling time down.
Temperature range: 80-230 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes; Plates: Ceramic; Accessories included: Heat mat; Alternative: BaByliss Smooth Pro Wide 235 Straightener, £45 from Boots
Dyson Corrale Straighteners, £399.99
Dyson Corrale Straighteners,
£399.99 from Dyson
Pros: Cordless, premium design, rounded shape is versatile for straightening or curling, flexing plates reduce heat damage
Cons: The copper plates feel different to ceramic of other straighteners, heavy, expensive
Rating: 4.5/5
I had high hopes for the Corrale straighteners considering the price tag and popularity of Dyson, and I wasn’t disappointed – however they weren’t perfect.
Having heard countless times about Dyson’s innovative technology, this was my first time trying one of the brand’s hair tools, so I was intrigued to compare it with the other options on the market.
The cordless aspect is the most stand-out feature, offering up to 30 minutes of run time when fully charged, and the tool can also be used while plugged in on charge.
I found the straighteners easy to handle and angle, however I did notice they were on the heavier side, which is perhaps expected due to the built-in battery, but could get tiring if being used for the full half hour.
The copper plates also took some getting used to, as the material feels slightly less smooth on the hair compared to the more common ceramic coating seen on many straighteners, however this didn’t affect the results.
After just 10 minutes of use, I was left with sleek, straight hair, plus my preference of a gentle shaping curl at the ends was easy to achieve, which I think makes them perfect for short hair.
Overall, I was pretty impressed with these and could see myself taking them on weekend and camping trips, as the cordless aspect would be ideal for when a plug socket isn’t accessible.
Temperature range: Three settings, 165/185/210 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes (pouch); Plates: Copper; Accessories included: Heat pouch, magnetic charging cable and travel ‘Dok’; Alternative: ghd Unplugged Cordless Hair Styler, £215.25 from LookFantastic
Remington Pro-Ceramic Extra Slim Hair Straightener, £29.99
Remington Pro-Ceramic Extra Slim Hair Straightener,
£29.99 (was £59.99) from Remington
Pros: Lightweight, great for the roots, compact design, unique
Cons: Wouldn’t replace straighteners with bigger plates except maybe for very fine hair
Rating: 4/5
When I first received these, I wondered how useful they’d actually be due to the ‘extra slim’ design, however for those who struggle with frizz or kinking at the roots, these are a lifesaver.
As the plates are so narrow, they’re able to really reach the hair closest to the scalp, which is particularly handy for sleek, straight styles and slicked-back looks.
The downside to this unique type of straightener is the amount of time it takes to style thick hair – and because of the size of the plates they could only really replace regular straighteners for those with fine, short hair.
That being said, I can see myself using these on a regular basis to tame my roots, especially on hair wash days, and would then use straighteners with bigger plates for the rest of my hair to cut down styling time.
Temperature range: 150-230 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes (pouch); Plates: Ceramic; Accessories included: Heat pouch; Alternative: Ceramic Slim 220 hair straighteners, £19.99 from Remington
GHD Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer brush, £299.99 (was £379)
GHD Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer brush,
£299 (was £379) from GHD
Pros: Big brush size is great for thick hair, cuts styling time down, brush is surprisingly good at getting to the roots, circular design gives blow dry look, relatively quiet
Cons: Takes a while to cool down, heavy to hold, doesn’t replace straightening process for me (but maybe could for some hair types), very expensive
Rating: 4/5
GHD’s newest innovation promises a two-in-one styling experience, using air to take the hair from wet to dry to styled, all in one step.
The biggest benefit here is most definitely the reduced styling time – unfortunately for my thick hair type this didn’t replace the straightening process to achieve a sleek, blow dry effect, however for some hair types I think this could be a lot more effective.
I was surprised at how quiet the machine was considering the heat and power it generated – it created less noise than many hairdryers, which is definitely a pro.
I did however find the GHD tool to be quite heavy which could get tiring after a while, and the price point also makes it an investment.
Temperature range: 120 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes (pouch); Plates: Heated bristles; Accessories included: Heat resistant pouch and cleaning brush; Alternative: Revamp Progloss Perfect Blow Dry Volumising Hot Air Styler, £40 (was £59.99) from Boots
If a bouncy blow dry is what you’re after, it might be worth having a read of the best hot brushes.
Cloud Nine The Original Iron Pro, £169 (was £249)
Cloud Nine The Original Iron Pro, £169
(was £219) from Amazon
Pros: Revive Mode can be activated to minimise friction and maintain hair health, smooth plates glide easily along hair
Cons: Expensive, controls are on the inside of the plates, temperature doesn’t go above 200 degrees
Rating: 4/5
These premium hair straighteners are the deluxe pro version of Cloud Nine’s staple model, The Original Iron.
Key features include Revive Mode, which keeps friction at a minimum by vibrating 8000 times a minute for moderated styling to avoid damage to the hair.
The straighteners are described as being best for thin to medium hair types, however they still worked effectively on my thick hair, although the plates are on the smaller side so styling takes longer than with some of the wide-plated options.
The maximum heat is 200 degrees, while some other straighteners reach temperatures as high as 235 degrees, so for more stubborn hair this may not be as effective.
All the controls were on the inside of the plates which could be risky when trying to change the temperature or activate Revive Mode while the straighteners are hot.
I enjoyed using the Cloud Nine straighteners and my hair was left sleek with lasting shape, however the size is definitely best for thin to medium hair.
Temperature range: 100-200 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes (pouch); Plates: Ceramic; Accessories included: Heat pouch and protective guard; Alternative: T3 SinglePass X Hair Straighteners, £164.99 (was £219.99) from LookFantastic
BaByliss Rose Lustre 230 Hair Straightener, £45
BaByliss Rose Lustre 230
Hair Straightener, £45 from Argos
Pros: Size of plates was good for short hair, reasonable price
Cons: Material felt quite cheap, couldn’t get my hair super straight
Rating: 3.5/5
While not the cheapest out there, these straighteners are on the more affordable end of hair tools, and for the price these seemed like an okay option.
I wasn’t blown away by the design and the plastic on the straighteners definitely made them feel cheaper than some of the higher-end models, but this is understandable when making a price comparison.
In terms of usage, I found these easy to hold, and the size of the plates was good enough for short, fine to medium thickness hair.
Overall these are a decent, affordable option, and would probably do the job for those with loose curls or straight hair types.
Temperature range: 180-230 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes; Plates: Ceramic; Accessories included: Heat mat; Alternative: Remington Shine Therapy hair straightener, £79 from Boots
How we tested these products
All straighteners have been tested individually and assessed for appearance, ease of use, effectiveness in straightening, versatility and longevity of results.
Ratings also take into consideration how the price points weigh up against the quality of the product.
Where to buy straighteners in the UK
If you’re not specifically shopping for short hair, you can also head to our overall round-up of the best hair straighteners.
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‘I don’t think there’s any negative and he’s impressed me the most’ – Frankie Dettori’s Derby tip
IF you want to find the winner of the Derby then you could do a lot worse than ask two-time winner Frankie Dettori.
The world’s most famous jockey ended his agonising wait to win it in 2007 with Authorized.
And he crowned himself King of Epsom one more time in 2015 aboard the awesome Golden Horn.
No one knows the undulations of the Downs better than Frankie – or what it takes to win on it.
And one horse in particular this season has impressed him above all others.
Asked who he would back in the £1.5million contest, Dettori went against old employers Godolphin and John Gosden.
And instead plumped for a British trainer to keep his awesome big race-winning run going.
Ralph Beckett won the Arc de Triomphe last year with wondermare Bluestocking.
Dettori – who recently issued a big career update amid his bankruptcy storm – reckons he can scoop the British equivalent this year with Dante winner Pride Of Arras.
The iconic jockey told Stake: “Pride Of Arras won in the style of a Derby winner in the Dante.
“The only thing that might muddle him is the size of the field.
“It is close to a maximum field and he’s only run twice, so it won’t be easy.
“He’ll have to manage his way through the traffic. He does have a good cruising speed, though, and a good turn of foot.
“He’s the one which has impressed me the most in the Derby trials.
“It’s just the lack of experience which disadvantages him. It’s very hard to win this race on only your third start, so that’s the one thing which puts me off a bit.
“Ruling Court is a serious horse. What he showed in the Guineas was very impressive, but it’s that massive question mark, will he get a mile and a half?
“We know that a mile and quarter is within his reach because he hit the line very strongly at Newmarket, but this is another two furlongs.
“He’s an amazing, talented horse, but he’s got a massive question mark to me.
“Damysus looks a very solid horse, but to me Pride Of Arras was much better than him in the Dante and we expect him to improve a bit here, so the gap is looking a bit too far to bridge to me.
“Pride Of Arras would be the one I’d put my fiver on.
“It’s a very exciting race and it is wide open. We’ve already made a case for a good number of them, and it’s very interesting.”
Dettori also had strong word for Ryan Moore’s mount Delacroix.
However, his draw in 14 has sparked a market drift as money comes for 2,000 Guineas hero Ruling Court instead.
Betfred have the two joint-favourites, while Ladbrokes continue to cut Charlie Appleby’s Godolphin colt.
The firm’s Alex Apati said: “We could be on course for a significant shake-up in the Derby betting over the next few days.
“Despite Ryan Moore being on board the favourite, punters’ recent interest is seemingly elsewhere.
“We may well be looking at a new frontrunner in the field come Saturday afternoon.”
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Major tunnel used by 25,000 vehicles a day to close for 17 nights throughout June – just two months after grand opening
A MAJOR tunnel used by some 25,000 vehicles each day is closing for 17 nights throughout June – just months after opening.
Silvertown Tunnel, which links Silvertown in east London to the Greenwich Peninsula, opened on April 7 this year after taking just under 5 years to be completed.
But now, some two months later, the tunnel has been scheduled to close for 17 overnight dates for general maintenance and “snagging works”, according to Transport for London.
Indeed, the overnight closures are in their early stages, with the southbound direction closed each day – from 10pm until the early morning – since Friday, May 30.
Planned overnight closures of the Silvertown Tunnel
- Friday, May 30 – 10pm-6am (Southbound only)
- Saturday, May 31 – 10pm-6am (Southbound only)
- Sunday, June 1 – 10pm-5am (Southbound only)
- Monday, June 2 – 10pm-5am (Southbound only)
- Tuesday, June 3 – 10pm-5am (Southbound only)
- Wednesday, June 4 – 10pm-5am (Both directions closed)
- Thursday, June 5 – 10pm-5am (Northbound only)
- Friday, June 6 – 10pm-6am (Both directions closed)
- Saturday, June 7 – 10pm-6am (Both directions closed)
- Sunday, June 8 – 10pm-5am (Both directions closed)
- Friday, June 13 – 10pm-6am (Both directions closed)
- Saturday, June 14 – 10pm-6am (Both directions closed)
- Sunday, June 15 – 10pm-5am (Both directions closed)
- Wednesday, June 18 – 10pm-5am (Southbound only)
- Friday, June 20 – 10pm-6am (Both directions closed)
- Saturday, June 21 – 10pm-6am (Both bores closed)
- Sunday, June 22 – 10pm-5am (Both directions closed)
Since its grand opening, thousands of drivers have been forced to fork out up to £20 a day to use the tunnel – which applies for both the Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnels between 6am and 10pm.
Car drivers are charged up to £4 per journey with discounts for automatic payments and travelling at off-peak times.
Most drivers will pay a minimum of £1.50 to use each tunnel – although some may qualify for a discount or exemption,
The payment rises and falls depending on the weight of your vehicle, with motorbikes, for example, paying £2.50 at peak times, while HGVs are charged £10 at peak times.
Drivers pay up each time they use the tunnel, which means they could be charged several times a day.
The idea behind the Silvertown Tunnel is to cut journey times by up to 20 minutes at peak times, as well as boosting zero emission transport options.
TfL say that, on dates when the southbound section is closed, buses will be diverted via the Blackwall Tunnel, while at times when both directions are closed, buses will operate a split service that terminates at Canning Town and North Greenwich.
According to Highways Magazine, 25,000 vehicles are expected to be using the Silvertown Tunnel each day.
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This comes as motorists who use the Dartford tunnel toll route could face triple the costs – if the upcoming Lower Thames Crossing mega project is built using private finance.
Transport analysts suggest that funding for the new crossing, a 14.3-mile route connecting Essex and Kent with an estimated price tag of £9.2 billion, could result in daily fees at the Dartford Crossing soaring to £8.10.
Currently, cars pay £2.50 to use the crossing, but the Transport Action Network (TAN) suggests fees could rise to £8.10 for cars and £14 for lorries to cover the Lower Thames Crossing’s construction and financing costs.
However, National Highways has dismissed these claims as speculative – claiming that tolls would remain in line with current rates but adjusted for inflation.
A National Highways spokesperson told Sun Motors: “These numbers are untrue.
“As the planning application for the project made clear, charges will be applied at the same rate as the Dartford Crossing.”
The Lower Thames Crossing project, approved in March, would massively ease congestion by providing an alternative route for vehicles between Essex and Kent.
Specifically, the huge, motorway-style tunnel would link the town of Tilbury in Essex to Medway in Kent, would also be connected to the A2 and M2 in Kent, as well as the A13 and M25 in Essex.
It would also provide transport links between London and crossings to Dover – which, of course, account for half of the goods traded between Britain and mainland Europe.
While business groups like the Road Haulage Association and Logistics UK welcome the infrastructure as critical for reducing congestion and improving freight reliability – they stress the importance of keeping tolls reasonable.