Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Sheen queen Rita shows how to shine at awards
RITA Ora put on a glow in a shiny figurehugging dress as she joined a host of stars on the red carpet at the
Fashion Awards 2017.
The singer, 27, blew kisses to the cameras outside London’s
Royal Albert Hall.
Some of the biggest showbiz names showcased their wardrobe and pouting prowess at the annual event.
Professional fighter Conor Macgregor, 29, and Donatella
Versace, 62, laughed as they shared a close embrace.
Singer Pixie Lott, 26, wore a backless, floor-length dress with stilettos to match.
Model Irina Shayk, 31, went for a silver and white maxi frock with a daring split up the side.
The annual event, held in partnership with Swarovski, has been one of the biggest dates in the fashion calendar since its inception in 1986. And here’s hoping Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, 32, didn’t get a red flag for his tartan suit, turtleneck and a thick chain. Maybe he’s sporting a braking trend... THE Hillsborough match commander will get legal aid if he is prosecuted over the tragedy.
David Duckenfield was thrown the lifeline by a judge after South Yorkshire Police refused to help their former officer, who has already had £7.6million towards his costs.
The retired superintendant, now 73, faces being charged with gross negligence manslaughter of 95 men, women and children.
The victims perished at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in 1989.
Duckenfield had avoided charges after a stay of prosecution was imposed when a jury failed to reach a verdict in a case brought privately against him in the late 1990s.
The Crown Prosecution Service will apply to lift the stay in February.
Last week the South Yorkshire Police Commissioner announced they had refused Duckenfield’s application for funding to fight the CPS application to the High Court.
Police commissioner, Alan Billings, said: “After careful consideration, I have decided to refuse this request. I have taken into consideration the finding of the inquests jury.
“The jury concluded a breach of duty by this retired officer, which amounted to gross negligence, caused the death of the 96 people who died at Hillsborough.
“I cannot ignore that conclusion, as it is plainly relevant to whether or not the officer exercised reasonable judgment in execution of his duty.” But yesterday a judge at Preston crown court, sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, made a “representation order” allowing legal aid.
Last month Mr Justice William Davis heard from barrister John Dye, acting for Duckenfield free of charge. He told the judge he had been “keen not to put any pressure on public funds”. But his case had to be “properly prepared”.
Six people in total face charges relating to the Hillsborough disaster, with trials at Preston crown court.
Duckenfield cannot be charged over the deaths of all 96 victims as the 96th victim, Anthony Bland, died almost four years after the tragedy.