Leicester’s Grace Richardson represents England at Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang

Grace Richardson, born in 2005, is an English singer and beauty queen who competed in Miss England and represented the UK in international pageants. Advocating for environmental issues, she made history as the first openly gay Miss England in 2025. She has won various titles and traveled widely for competitions.

Body of Edinburgh’s Elisabeth-Jane Ross found in Athens; Afghanistan’s Sharif Ahmadzai arrested

Elisabeth-Jane Ross of Edinburgh, Scotland has died. She was 38. Sharif Ahmadzai, a professional boxer originally from Afghanistan, is accused of killng her. He is married to Alaina Hall, a citizen of the United States. He and his wife are the founders of Love Every Nation Athens, a ministry that help refugees in Athens.

Mister World 2019 Jack Heslewood attends 2026 British Grand Prix

Jack Heslewood, from Hertfordshire, is an accomplished aerospace engineer, drummer, and beauty pageant winner who has competed in Mister England, Manhunt International, and Mister World. With a remarkable IQ of 181, he studied at prestigious institutions and has been actively involved in charitable work. He won Mister World 2019 and is fluent in multiple languages.

York’s undefeated boxer Leo Atang beats Glenn Williams in Carson, California

Heavyweight boxer Leo Fonawah Atang, 19, from York, England, has quickly risen in the sport since turning professional in July 2025. After winning a gold medal in 2024, he made a successful U.S. debut by knocking out Glenn Williams in the second round, maintaining an unbeaten record of 8-0.

London’s Angela Aumonier to represent Great Britain at Miss Universe 2026 in San Juan

Angela Pitao Aumonier, a public health researcher and beauty queen of English-Filipino descent, represented London in the 18th Miss Universe Great Britain and won in 2026. She founded the Marsha’s Hope Foundation to address women’s health issues. Aumonier also holds degrees from the University of Exeter and Imperial College London.

Danielle Latimer crowns Miss Universe Great Britain 2026 Angela Aumonier in Newport

Danielle Latimer from Barry, Wales, won Miss Universe Great Britain 2025 on July 26, 2025, among 34 candidates. She crowned Angela Pitao Aumonier of London as her successor on July 11, 2026, at The Riverfront, Newport, where 41 contestants participated. Aumonier also earned the title of Most Stylish.

Miss Universe Great Britain 2025 Danielle Latimer crowns successor Angela Aumonier

Danielle Latimer is a Welsh photographer, stylist, and beauty queen, known for representing Wales at Miss Grand International 2015 and Great Britain at Miss Universe. With experience in hospitality and event management, she became Miss Galaxy Wales 2022 and national director for Miss Earth Wales and Miss Globe England, winning Miss Universe Great Britain in 2025.

41 Miss Universe Great Britain 2026 candidates to compete in Newport

Danielle Latimer from Barry, Wales won the Miss Universe Great Britain 2025 title, competing against 33 other candidates. Luissa Burton and Leigh Hutchinson were first and second runners-up. Latimer will crown her successor at the 2026 pageant in Newport, where 41 contestants are competing. She has held various directorship roles in beauty pageants.

Ilford, London’s Hamzah Sheeraz KOs Munich’s Alem Begic in Giza

Hamzah Sheeraz, a 26-year-old boxer from Ilford, London, became the WBO World Super Middle Champion by defeating Alem Begic via knockout in the second round at "Glory in Giza" on May 23, 2026. Sheeraz remains undefeated with a record of 23 wins, while Begic's record now stands at 29 wins, 1 loss.

Lancashire’s Jack Catterall decisions Brooklyn, New York’s Shakhram Giyasov in Giza

Jack Catterall became the World Boxing Association Regular Welterweight Champion on May 23, 2026, after defeating Shakhram Giyasov at "Glory in Giza" in Egypt. The bout's judges scored it favorably for Catterall, improving his record to 33-2, while Giyasov’s first loss brought him to 17-1.