Daily Mirror

Call to deface uni war mural sparks anger

- Graham.hiscott@mirror.co.uk BY AMY-CLARE MARTIN

James as Sam Dingle in Emmerdale EMMERDALE star James Hooton proves he has flex appeal as he shows off his muscly climber’s physique after hitting the wall.

The 45-year-old, who has played weedy Sam Dingle in the ITV soap for 23 years, said: “Session Complete! #everything­aches.” Former co-star Jamie Shelton said: “Shredded mate. Looking good!”

But incredulou­s Danny Miller, 27, who plays Aaron Dingle, joked: “What’s this app called bro?” UNDER FIRE Emily Dawes A STUDENTS’ leader faces calls to resign after vowing to paint over an artwork dedicated to war heroes.

Emily Dawes said the mural should be taken down because it features only white men.

It was painted at Southampto­n University in 1916 to commemorat­e First World War soldiers unable to complete their studies.

Dawes, president of the university’s Student Union, tweeted: “We’re taking down the mural of white men, even if I have to paint over it myself.”

More than 200 people have called for Dawes to resign and she later issued a public apology.

■ This year’s Poppy Appeal features art installati­ons around the UK to mark 100 years since Armistice Day.

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