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It is where he dashed out into the arena to celebrate when Steve Davis, who he managed for many years, won his first world title in 1981, almost knocking the champion off his feet.

With little to lose and hopes of an end to the war dashed once more, some Gazans direct their fury equally at Israel and Hamas.

Bryony, who has since had a second baby, then dashed to charge her phone before heading to the toilet.

While there's been no lack of trying to soften the blows for the UK, the government's hopes have been dashed already.

It dashed hopes in some countries, such as the UK, that thought they might float under the radar, though many are still hoping eventually to work out some sort of deal.