Having a pint, had to be done : Smiles and cheers as Teessiders return to pub beer gardens
Students enjoying their first pint, seasoned pub-goers and old mates - the beer gardens are full, despite the weather
12:34, 12 APR 2021
Drinkers enjoy a return to the pubs on Super Monday (Image: Teesside Live)
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The American immigration and criminal status of a former Irish Olympic swimming head coach, who moved to the U.S. after being charged with dozens of instances of sexual assault of athletes he coached and whose odyssey in this country began in the Denver area more than a quarter of a century ago has gained renewed attention in the wake of a popular podcast documentary.
There is renewed interest in George Gibney, a former Irish Olympic swimming head coach, who moved to Colorado as accusations grew that he sexually abused dozens of athletes he coached in Ireland.Evin Daly of One Child International
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