A former Sheffield United and Harrogate Town defender has won £1 million on the lottery.
Footage of former Sheffield United footballer Terry Kennedy has emerged online after he won £1 million on the lottery.
The 28-year-old became a viral sensation after his stunned response to lottery winnings emerged online.
With the phone on loudspeaker, Kennedy listens to the lottery spokesperson as they announce the footballer's winnings amount to £1 million.
Stunned by the life-changing announcement, Kennedy leans back in his chair in amazement whilst his coworkers celebrate by screaming and shouting.
The footballer played for Sheffield United as a youth before playing as part of Cambridge United, Alfreton, Harrogate Town teams before finally playing for Guiseley in 2018.
Guiseley AFC is locally known as a family-friendly football club playing in the Vanarama National League North, based in the Leeds and Bradford areas. The ex-United player spent a number of months playing for the team before retiring from the sport.
The popular member of the team was often described as the ‘Ginger John Terry’ by former Guiseley coach Chris Morgan Kennedy.
Terry Kennedy made friends with England player Harry Maguire during his football career. / Image: Harry Maguire, Twitter
According to reports, the footballer departed from Guiseley AFC in October 2018 with "mutual consent due to work and personal commitments".
The viral video of the former player finding his seven-figure win has appeared online, but the former Sheffield United footballer has not personally taken to social media to confirm the winning.
Winning the lottery is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.
According to reports, you are five times more likely to be struck by lightning, 64 times more likely to be crushed by a meteorite and 4,000 times more likely to win an Oscar than you are to win a jackpot.
Chances of winning the lottery are very slim, and whilst Kennedy didn't manage to bag the jackpot win, the sum will still be a life changing amount to Kennedy.
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Three-acre padel court development set to move into historic Leeds landmark
Leeds-based Ollo Padel have revealed plans for a new three-acre padel and leisure destination at The Roundhouse.
It seems like padel is taking over the world at the moment, and it's about to take over Leeds.
Three years after the plans were first put forward, Ollo Padel is set to bring a state-of-the-art padel and leisure centre to the outskirts of the city centre.
The Roundhouse is a Grade II listed Victorian landmark that first opened in 1847 and will be brought back to everyday use as a community-led space before the end of 2026.
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The new space will feature five covered and four open courts, alongside hospitality and social spaces, retail space, fitness studios, gyms and more.
Being a Leeds-based company, Ollo Padel are working to put Leeds’ communities at the heart of the new centre, with plans for free school coaching lessons, school partnerships, inclusive programmes for women and juniors and focusing on providing a non-intimidating environment for all-ages and abilities.
The development is expected to create 14 permanent on-site roles, spanning coaching, front-of-house, hospitality and operations, with a strong commitment to local recruitment.
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Will Linley, Co-Founder (Founder of Linley & Simpson) said: “These proposals focus on sensitively bringing one of Leeds’ most iconic buildings back to life — restoring the Roundhouse and creating a place people can enjoy, feel proud of and use as part of everyday city life.
“Padel is a brilliant way to bring people together. We’re designing Ollo around the social side of the sport — creating a place that supports both physical and mental wellbeing through movement, play and connection”
Luke Gidney, Founder, Ollo Padel said: “We are so excited about the opportunity to create this centre for Leeds. We’re still at an early stage, and that really matters to us, because it means local residents, businesses and community groups can help shape the plans. We want to listen, learn and make sure the Roundhouse works day to day for the people around it.”
Leeds to make history as the host for Tour de France Femmes 2027
Danny Jones
It’s official: both the male and female Tour de France are coming to Leeds and nine other destinations across the UK in 2027.
As one of the biggest locations on the list, it’s a big sporting landmark for us Leeds lot.
Confirmed on Thursday, 15 January, the men’s race will be passing through Leeds next summer whilst the Tour de France Femmes (TdFF) will be hosted here.
Revealing the news in an exciting announcement video on social media, you can see the other cities and towns that the world-famous endurance event will be hitting here:
It’s been more than a decade since the Tour de France last took place in the UK, with London and Yorkshire hosting three stages of the biggest date on the annual cycling calendar back in 2014.
Fast forward a dozen years, and not only will they both be participating again, but Great Britain will see dual Grand Départs for men and women for the very first time.
You can see the full route map broken down below.
🇬🇧 Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, London 🇬🇧
💛 Grand Départ Great Britain 2027: in the footsteps of the pioneers!
— Le Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (@LeTourFemmes) January 15, 2026
Speaking in an official press release, race director Christian Prudhomme said: “The UK has always welcomed the Tour with passion and pride, and the route details we are revealing today reflect the beauty and diversity of Britain’s terrain.”
"Bringing both Grand Départs here is a testament to the strength of our partnership with British Cycling and the enthusiasm of the UK.”
TdFF counterpart, Marion Rousse, added: “The UK has played an important role in the history of women’s cycling, with champions such as Lizzie Deignan.
“Starting the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in Leeds is a strong choice, closely linked to this heritage and to the enthusiasm of a public that knows and loves the Tour. These stages clearly reflect the race’s ambition: to continue growing women’s cycling and to inspire future generations.”
Sophie Smith -
17th November 2021 
