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EastEnders’ Molly Rainford and Strictly star Tyler West spark more secret engagement rumours with loved-up Paris snaps

Joshua Rom — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:51:57 +0000

MOLLY Rainford and Tyler West have sparked yet more talk that they’ve secretly got engaged.

The Strictly Come Dancing star treated his girlfriend to a romantic getaway abroad to the Paris – aka the City Of Love!

InstagramTyler West and Molly Rainford sparked engagement rumours as they were whisked off to Paris[/caption]

InstagramThey spent the weekend together in the City Of Love for the actresses birthday[/caption]

Tyler, 27, took to his social media as he shared an album of adorable snaps of the pair enjoying their romantic getaway to the French Capitol.

The first picture shows the pair looking glam and dressed up as they lovingly gaze into each other’s eyes as the iconic Eiffel Tower was lit up in the picturesque view behind.

It seems they have many shared interests as he snapped his actress girlfriend looking around the Louvre art gallery.

The duo cosied up together in an adorable selfie outside the famous landmark as she pouted at the camera.

He planted a protective kiss on her forehead as they marked the special occasion of Molly’s 22nd birthday abroad.

Other photos show the duo beaming in photos both in restaurant and also on the iconic Champs-Élysées boulevard.

He captioned the photo: “M’s Birthday week complete
Je t’aime, Paris.”

Famous friends and fans of the pair flocked to the comments section of the post to lavish praise on the sweet duo.

BBC Radio 1 presenter Melvin Odoom commented: “Couple of the year .”

Celebs Go Dating relationship expert Anna Williamson said: “Happy birthday xxx.”

Fellow professional dancer Neil Jones cheekily wrote: “I love you two bit disappointed that @tylerwestt didn’t go topless in the museum and act like a statue .”

As one fan gushed: “You 2 are so cute together .”

And a second echoed: “U look like u both had a brilliant time u both deserve it you both are a beautiful couple .”

There has been previous talk about the pair tying the knot, however Molly said it was “not yet” a week ago.

She exclusively told The Sun: “Not just yet [to get engaged].

“I think we will get Christmas out of the way and then go from there.”

InstagramThe duo posed together on the romantic setting of the iconic Champs-Élysées boulevard[/caption]

InstagramThey looked happier than ever in each others company around the French Capitol[/caption]

InstagramMolly previously poured cold water on the engagement rumous[/caption]

I’m A Celeb chaos as Jamie Lynn quits camp after Grace Dent – and Nella Rose’s future on show in doubt

Alex Doyle — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:50:17 +0000

I’M A Celebrity has been thrown into chaos as Jamie Lynn has come the second star to quit – with Nella Rose’s future in doubt.

The ITV reality show has lost its second campmate as Jamie Lynn has packed her bags and headed for the airport.

RexI’m A Celebrity has been thrown into chaos as Jamie Lynn has come the second star to quit – with Nella Rose’s future in doubt[/caption]

ITVIt comes after Grace Dent dramatically quit the show[/caption]

I’m A Celebrity fans are now predicting Nella Rose will follow the two women

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The actress, who is the sister of pop star Britney Spears, quit the jungle after days of tears in camp.

A show spokesperson said: “Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds.

“She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.”

Her departure comes just days after food critic Grace Dent dramatically left I’m A Celebrity.

Fans had expressed worry for the MaterChef star after noticing she appeared to look ‘frail’.

But now fans are predicting Nella Rose will follow the two women out of the camp next.

Taking to social media, one viewer said: “F***ing Ridiculous that these spoilt to death celebrities are quitting. I’m expecting Nella to do the same. No wonder why the viewing figures are down this year.”

A second posted: “There dropped like flies. First grace leaves on medical grounds and now jamie for the same thing and possibly Nella to be confirmed soon for also the same reason.”

“Nella won’t be far behind,” predicated a third fan.

While a fourth commented: “Could see Nella doing the same before long the way things are going.”

I’m A Celebrity continues on ITV1 and ITVX.

ErotemeViewers had watched a teary Jamie Lynn struggle in camp before she left[/caption]

Man Utd fans moan ‘it seems Ten Hag doesn’t want Champions League anymore’ after seeing lineup to face Galatasaray

Jack Figg — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:49:13 +0000

MANCHESTER UNITED fans fumed after wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo was dropped against Galatasaray.

The 18-year-old was given his senior debut in United’s 3-0 win at Everton and was named man of the match.

And despite travelling with the squad to Turkey, the midfielder was replaced by Sofyan Amrabat.

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Mystery as vegan bodybuilding influencer Alfredo Martin dies suddenly aged 30 as girlfriend gives heartbreaking tribute

Aiya Zhussupova — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:48:29 +0000

A VEGAN bodybuilding influencer has suddenly died at the age of 30 – with the cause of death so far a mystery.

Alfredo Martín’s heartbroken partner shared the tragic news in a heart-wrenching message on her social media.

Jam Press/@heroefitnessBodybuilding influencer Alfredo Martín has died suddenly aged 30[/caption]

Jam Press/@verinininiHis heartbroken girlfriend Vera Schroede revealed the tragic news of his death on Instagram[/caption]

Jam Press/@heroefitnessAlfredo rose to fame for incorporating vegan diet into sport nutrition[/caption]

Vera Schroede told her 117,000 followers: “Nothing will ever be able to fill that void.

“And it never will.”

The fellow bodybuilder added: “Can you die from heartbreak? I almost wish you could.

“I love you, wherever you are.”

Alfredo first gained online fame by discussing sports nutrition from a vegan perspective.

The Spanish bodybuilder later made a name for himself talking about what he dubbed “sports pharmacology.”

On Instagram and YouTube, Alfredo went by the names Héroe Fitness and Villano Fitness.

He boasted hundreds of thousands of followers and subscribers, whom he kept updated with snaps of his muscular body and his workouts.

He also gave his fans frequent tips on how to gain muscle mass, how to train properly, and the best HIIT exercises – or high-intensity interval training.

His cause of death remains unknown.

Alfredo was open about his use of appearance and performance-enhancing drugs or APEDs.

He had set up an academy where he gave classes on sports performance.

The academy’s website says: “Very few speak clearly about the correct use of ergogenic aids in fitness.

“Either because they are not aware of the evidence on the subject or because they have used them incorrectly.”

He had also written a book with “a large amount of detailed and audience-friendly information about the most commonly used substances in fitness and bodybuilding“, according to publisher Editorial Transverso.

This news come after a bodybuilding doctor died from a cardiac arrest after a massive bleed caused by a liver tumour.

And last month bodybuilder Christian Figueredo died at the age of 29 after suffering a stroke during an operation.

Jam Press/@verinininiFellow bodybuilder Vera wrote a heart-wrenching tribute[/caption]

I’m A Celeb fans spot ‘moment’ Jamie Lynn Spears decided to quit show ‘on medical grounds’

Mary Gallagher — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:47:53 +0000

JAMIE Lynn is the second star to quit I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and fans claim they saw the moment that she decided to leave.

The American star and sister to pop sensation Britney has left after spending days in tears and suffering from homesickness.

I’m A Celeb fans claim they’ve pinpointed the moment Jamie Lynn cracked and decided to go home

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Jamie Lynn Spears threatened to leave the camp again after an emotional day

Last night, I’m A Celebrity viewers saw Jamie breaking down once more while eating a piece of chocolate, saying she “hates it here”.

And earlier she had entered the jungle phonebox, and appeared to try to use it to call home.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one viewer reacted: “I just know the producers were scared for a minute when Jamie Lynn tried to use the phone box.”

Another said: “Imagine if, after all these years, the phonebox made outbound calls, no one ever thought to try it and Jamie Lynn Spears was the first one to give it a go?”

After eating her chocolate Jamie half-joked to Sam Thompson that she wanted to leave, which prompted him to try and make light of the situation.

“I hate it here so much, I hate it here so much, I hate it here so much. I hate it, I hate it, I hate it here,” she said.

“This place is where people go to have the worst days of their lives.

“Dear God please help me to make it. I think I’ve got to leave, I think I’ve got to leave,” she added.

He said that she wouldn’t leave and that she had become known as the “girl who cried wolf”, and Jamie Lynn wasn’t impressed.

“I’m not the girl who cried wolf, I’m speaking honestly about my emotions,” she said.

“You’re never leaving, you’re going to be here longer than we are” Sam replied.

“I’m not crying wolf, I mean it every single time I say I want to leave,” she said bluntly.

Fred joined the conversation and joked that she will probably outlast everyone on the show.

“She’ll be in the final two saying: ‘I’m gonna leave, I’m gonna walk, y’all’,” mocking her accent.

Sam asked her if she wanted to be rocked to sleep in her hammock, hoping that would make her feel better, but she refused.

“No because you said I cried wolf, I don’t cry wolf I mean it, every time I want to leave,” she continued.

“I have bad days, not every day is sunshine and roses, do you have bad days Sam?”

Sam said that he does have bad days, but then told her a story about how he spotted a frog while he was showering.

“There was frogs everywhere and it was really, really pretty. And I just stood there and thought that I’m never going to be in a place where I can see that beautiful waterfall with little lanterns next to it and loads of wild frogs whilst you’re showering.”

His analogy appeared to cheer Jamie Lynn up and she agreed that whenever she wanted to leave that she would think about the waterfall and the frogs.

However, I’m A Celeb announced Jamie’s exit on Wednesday afternoon.

They said in a statement: “Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds.

“She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.”

Jamie’s campmates have been told that she has left the jungle and won’t be returning.”

She half-joked to Sam Thompson that she wanted to leave, which prompted him to try and make light of the situation.

“I hate it here so much, I hate it here so much, I hate it here so much. I hate it, I hate it, I hate it here,” she said.

“This place is where people go to have the worst days of their lives.

“Dear God please help me to make it. I think I’ve got to leave, I think I’ve got to leave,” she added.

My DIY Christmas wreath costs $5 and is ready in minutes, use Dollar Tree mop heads for the expensive looking decoration

Marsha O'Mahony — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:47:11 +0000

A SEASONAL craft fan has created the cutest DIY Christmas wreath in just minutes.

It cost the princely sum of just $5 and the mop heads came from Dollar Tree.

TikTok user the Navage Patch shared their festive wreath idea

TikTok/thenavagepatch

All the items came from Dollar Tree for $5

TikTok/thenavagepatch

But there was nothing cheap-looking about this decoration.

Once The Navage Patch (@thenavagepatch) had finished, it gave the appearance of something far more expensive.

These Christmas craft creators have 1.2 million followers on their TikTok, where they share their love of: “DIY, home improvement, and seasonal crafts.”

In this post, all the elements of their festive decoration came from Dollar Tree.

DIY Christmas wreath - $5

Festive seasonal decoration made easy - and cheap - with this idea from The Navage Patch. All the elements came from Dollar Tree. All prices per unit.

One green foam floral ring – $1.25

Microfiber mop heads – $1.25

Mini Bottle Brush trees – $1.25

Glue to attach.

Battery-operated fairy lights – $1.25

Cut mopheads in half and hot glue them one by one onto the wreath form.

Cut the base off the bottle brush trees, and glue these on too.

Pin battery-operated fairy lights to the back of the wreath.

Switch on enjoy a mini light display.

“$5 DIY mop wreath,” they began and went on to explain what you needed and how to construct this fun item.

“You’ll need a 10-inch floral wreath form and three duster mop heads from Dollar Tree,” they said.

“Cut the mopheads in half and hot glue them one by one onto the wreath form.

“Three mop heads are just the right number to perfectly fill the form for a soft and full winter wreath.”

Next, came the Christmas trees: “Just cut the base off the bottle brush trees with scissors, add a dab of hot glue, and nestle them into the wreath.”

They completed the wreath by giving it a festive glow.

“I put battery-operated fairly lights behind mine for a soft and magical glow,” they said.

“This wreath takes only a few minutes and a few dollars to make. But it looks like something so much more,” they wrote, feeling satisfied with their achievable project.

Commenters certainly liked it.

“This is gorgeous and you can’t beat the price,” said one person.

Another said: “That’s so flipping impressive. You’re very talented.”

And this fan summed their feelings up succinctly: “This is genius.”

Bottle brush trees were glued into the base

TikTok/thenavagepatch

Battery-operated lights were pinned to the back to give it a soft glow

TikTok/thenavagepatch

Galatasaray vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: Uefa confirm match going AHEAD after pitch inspection – updates

Craig Mahood — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:47:00 +0000

MANCHESTER UNITED are facing Galatasaray tonight in a make-or-break Champions League clash.

Erik ten Hag’s side must NOT lose to stand any chance of advancing to the Last 16 of the tournament.

And Uefa have now confirmed the match is going AHEAD after a pitch inspection following torrential rain in the Turkish city.

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My best friends abandoned me in my time of need

Sally Land — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:46:44 +0000

DEAR DEIDRE: Ever since I told my two best friends about my mental health problems, they’ve stopped asking me to go out with them.

I feel they’ve abandoned me when I need them the most, and I’m devastated.

I’m a 25-year-old woman, and my friends, who I’ve known since school, are the same age.

My boyfriend broke up with me and I fell apart. My friends were sympathetic, at first, until I was diagnosed with depression and started having counselling.

The other night, they went to the party of a mutual friend, and didn’t invite me. When I heard about it, I rang one of them saying I was hurt.

She said they didn’t think it would be much fun being with me, as I have mental health problems.

They act like I’m suddenly a problem and a killjoy. The irony is, I was feeling better before this happened.

Now I’m more depressed than ever.

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Every problem gets a personal reply from one of our trained counsellors.

Fill out and submit our easy-to-use and confidential form and the Dear Deidre team will get back to you.

You can also send a private message on the DearDeidreOfficial Facebook page.

DEIDRE SAYS: Your friends appear to have no understanding of what you’re going through, or empathy. They sound shallow and superficial – fair weather friends.

As hurtful as this is, it is better to find out about flaky friendships so you can develop genuine ones.

Talk to your counsellor and don’t let it set you back.

When you’re stronger, get out there and cultivate other friendships.

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Wheeler Dealers host reveals how to ‘haggle your way to a good car deal’ with ‘courteous’ tip to negotiate price down

Jacob Jaffa — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:43:58 +0000

THE host of hit motoring show Wheeler Dealers has revealed how to haggle your way to a good deal when buying a car.

Mike Brewer shared the handy hacks in a YouTube interview with Car Dealer Magazine.

YouTube/CarDealerMagazineWheeler Dealers’ Mike Brewer revealed his top tips for negotiating down the price of a car[/caption]

First of all, he recommended getting an independent valuation on the car you are going to view.

You can do this either by touring dealerships and checking the going rate for similar models or by taking advantage of online comparison tools from the comfort of your home.

This allows you to set a “target price” and means you know what the car is worth so you can spot a good deal or, more importantly, call out a rip-off.

Mike further suggested screenshotting some prices for similar cars elsewhere to take into the negotiating process and use as evidence for your haggling.

Secondly, he shared a tip from his time on the Discovery Channel show he presents.

He said: “Look out for any damage on the car.

“If there is any damage or stuff that needs repairing, you can negotiate the price down.

“I do it all the time on Wheeler Dealers, it’s what I’m looking for.”

Obviously this may mean you have to do some extra maintenance work to get your new motor into good condition but if you can get the price reduced by more than the expected repair bill, you’ve still walked away with a net profit.

Mike’s final piece of advice, though, is perhaps the most important but also the easiest to forget in the heat of the negotiations.

He advised: “Be polite…don’t walk in with a pair of boxing gloves on like you’re going to have a fight with someone.

“Don’t go in there and tell them a sob story….it’s not going to work with a car dealer.

“These are people who have got overheads, they’ve got a business, they’ve got staff…they have to pay the tax man. Just understand that when you’re doing a deal with them.”

It comes after Mike revealed the strain that 21 years of TV work had placed on his marriage and hinted at retirement.

Meanwhile, his co-star Marc Presley shared the “worst mistake” to make when buying your dream car.

Fans are only just realising that Ajax’s badge is made up of 11 lines with amazing reason why

Ellie Grant — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:43:15 +0000

FANS have only just realised what the 11 lines on Ajax’s badge represent – and the reason why is amazing.

The Dutch club was founded in 1900 and named after the Ancient Greek warrior “Ajax” who has been the face of the club’s crest since 1928.

Fans have just discovered what the 11 lines of Ajax’s badge represent

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The former badge featured a detailed illustration of Ajax.

But in 1990 the Amsterdam based club simplified the depiction and portrayed his face with just 11 lines.

And a tweet has confirmed the number of lines on the badge represents the 11 players of a football team.

In the 2021-22 season, they brought back the old crest for one term after they won the Eredivisie league and the KNVB Cup.

However, the 2023-24 season has been regarded as being the worst start to a season in Ajax’s history.

With just ten games in, Ajax were grappling at the bottom of the table after having won just one of their opening eight games.

This was the Dutch side’s highest amount of home games lost since the 1960’s.

These events led to the sacking of former head coach Maurice Steijn last month.

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And since the club’s drastic measures, Ajax has slowly returned to normality having won three of their last four league matches.

Their biggest victory of the term came on Saturday as they beat Vitesse 5-0 at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Although their time in the Europa League this season has not been so great as they sit bottom of their Group B table.

They are yet to win a game after having faced defeats to Brighton and AEK Athens plus a draw against Marseille.

John van’t Schip’s side will be desperate to redeem their European record as they face Marseille away on Thursday night.

Ajax Amsterdam, founded in 1900, were named after the mythical and undefeated Ancient Greek warrior Ajax, from Homer's Iliad.

Thus their crest depicts Ajax. The 1928 version was replaced in 1990 with a simpified depiction featuring 11 lines to represent the 11 players of a team. pic.twitter.com/VDmxYn1Xak
— The Cultural Tutor (@culturaltutor) November 27, 2023

Lorraine’s ITV show hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints after she takes a swipe at I’m A Celebrity’s Nigel Farage

Fay Leyfield — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:42:50 +0000

LORRAINE Kelly has comes under fire for taking a swipe at Nigel Farage’s appearance.

Her morning TV show has been hit with more than 300 Ofcom complaints after she body shamed the former politician live on air.

Lorraine made a few comments about Nigel stripping off

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EnterpriseThe politician got naked in the shower[/caption]

Lorraine, 63, spoke out about Nigel after he was seen taking a shower naked.

She described the scenes as traumatising, before questioning his age and appearance.

The presenter said: “Is he only 59??! I thought he was a hell of a lot older than that.

“That is astonishing. You get the face you deserve, thankfully. You really do.”

At the time her comments surprised viewers, who rushed to complain on social media.

A total of 354 people took the complaint further and contacted the broadcasting regulator.

Nigel’s team complained on X: “Has @lorraine apologised for body shaming Nigel Farage yet?

“Imagine if he made those comments about her on live TV…The media would cancel him!”

Nigel’s campmates have been a bit more complimentary about his body after getting over the initial shock of seeing him naked.

Josie Gibson said: “Seen it again, he’s nearly sixty, he looks good!”

She later told him: “We all had a peek at your bottom.”

He asked her: “It’s not too bad?” and she agreed: “It not too bad.”

Last week it was revealed that Nigel’s legal team complained to ITV about showing him naked.

According to reports, the Brexit supporter’s aides have claimed there is an ‘indecency’ clause in his contract, which is supposed to ban bosses from showing him with his kit off.

ITV confirmed they have received a complaint but have stated there is nothing in his contract stopping him being showed naked.

ErotemeOver 300 people complained about Lorriane’s comments on Nigel[/caption]

King, PM and Cameron will take one private jet each to climate change summit

Martina Bet — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:40:12 +0000

THE KING, Prime Minister and David Cameron will all take separate private jets to lecture the world about climate change at this weekend’s Cop28 in Dubai.

The Sun can reveal four different UK representatives will take four different planes to the desert gathering, with only Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho flying commercial.

PAPrime Minister Rishi Sunak boards a plane at Stansted Airport in March, 2023[/caption]

No10 insist Rishi Sunak‘s plane will use 30% sustainable aviation fuel and that carbon offsetting will also minimise the overall impact of the use of the aircraft.

But the Liberal Democrats have slammed the decision to take separate flights, saying it sends the “wrong signals” about the UK’s climate commitments.

A Government spokesperson said: “This Government’s approach to tackling climate change is not about banning or reducing flying for people, it is about investing in new green technologies of the future, such as sustainable aviation fuel.

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“When attending international summits, UK Government Ministers fly commercially where appropriate or feasible, and where it is not, we carbon offset to minimise the overall impact.”

Lib Dem climate spokeswoman Wera Hobhouse said: “Sunak and Cameron travelling to this vital summit in separate private jets is not just a waste of taxpayers’ cash, it sends all the wrong signals about the UK’s climate commitments.

“The UK should be playing a leading role at Cop28 and driving our planet forward to a cleaner future. Instead, this Government is slashing net zero targets at home while taking polluting private flights abroad.”

Cop28 begins on Thursday and runs until December 12 at Expo City Dubai.

The King is set to deliver an address at the opening ceremony on Friday, addressing heads of state, government leaders and delegates, Buckingham Palace said.

On Thursday evening, the King will also join His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, to formally launch the Cop28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum.

Seeking to burnish his green credentials ahead of the climate talks, the PM announced today there would be a new national park for England and greater protection for urban wildlife havens and trees.

He said that he wanted to ensure that “love for the natural world continues into the next generations” and that nature was “at the centre of our action to tackle climate change”.

Cold weather payment checker: Is your area on the list to receive a bonus?

James Flanders — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:40:00 +0000

COLD weather payments have already been triggered for households living in over 280 postcodes.

Those eligible get £25 for each seven-day period of freezing weather between November 1 and March 31.

Cold weather payments are made to households following sub-zero weather

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) hands out the extra cash to households on low-incomes.

Households on certain benefits will want to keep an eye on the local weather.

If temperatures are consistently below a certain temperature they could become eligible for a cold weather payment.

Here’s everything you need to know.

What is the cold weather payment?

Families are entitled to an extra £25 to help heat their home when the temperature in their area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees or below for seven consecutive days on average.

As the weather needs to be freezing for seven consecutive days, you won’t be entitled to the extra money if it was zero degrees or below on just one day.

So just because it was below zero where you live over the weekend, it doesn’t mean you’ll automatically get the payment.

It’s worth keeping an eye on your local weather to make sure you don’t miss out if it is cold enough for the required period.

You can check if your area has had a cold weather payment by popping your postcode into the government’s tool.

Here’s the full list of postcodes that have qualified for one £25 payment over the 2023-24 winter period so far.

If you are eligible you should receive any payments within 14 working days into the same bank account you receive your benefits.

The cold weather payment scheme runs until March 31 and will restart on November 1.

Who is eligible for cold weather payments?

Households are eligible for the extra cash if they are getting the following:

Pension Credit
Universal Credit
Income Support
income-based jobseeker’s allowance
income-related employment and support allowance
Support for mortgage interest

Depending on your specific circumstances, you may also need to meet one or more of the following additional criteria:

Have a disability or be in receipt of pension premium
Have a child who is disabled
Be in receipt of child tax credit that includes a disability or severe disability element
Have a severe or enhanced disability premium
Be in receipt of a limited capability for work amount
Have a child under five living with you

You can find out more about eligibility on the government’s website.

Getting the cold weather payment doesn’t affect any other benefits you get.

But if you think you should get the payment and haven’t, then contact your pension centre or Jobcentre Plus office, or call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644.

You can find out more about eligibility on the government’s website.

If you’re getting Universal Credit, you can also sign in to your account and add a note to your journal.

The cold weather payment is paid automatically, so you don’t need to apply for it.

If you go into hospital, this could affect your claim so make sure you tell someone using the contact details above.

Mum, 45, left fighting for life in front of kids after injecting herself with ‘skinny jab’ she bought online

Alice Fuller — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:36:53 +0000

A SINGLE mum nearly died in front of her children after injecting herself with a “counterfeit skinny jab” she bought online.

Doctors told Michelle Sword she was very lucky to be alive after self-administering the “dangerous” weight loss pen in September.

Kennedy NewsMichelle Sword in an ambulance after self-administering a ‘skinny jab’[/caption]

Kennedy NewsThe 45-year-old collapsed on the floor at home in front of her kids[/caption]

The parent, who lives in Carterton, Oxfordshire, said she previously tried the drug “legitimately” via an online pharmacy three years prior, but decided to give it a go again in a bid to shed a few pounds.

The family of drugs known as GLP-1 RAs, originally developed to treat diabetes, are now often used for weight loss as they were found to suppress a patient’s appetite.

The 45-year-old was able to purchase it “very easily” on the internet but never expected it would lead to her collapsing on the floor and suffering a seizure in front of her eldest daughter on September 20.

The receptionist feared she would never see her kids again after her blood sugars dropped to dangerous levels.

Michelle, who is mum to 13-year-old Cadie and Coen, 18, began feeling confused and disorientated 15 minutes after injecting the drug before losing consciousness entirely.

She was rushed to hospital, where doctors allegedly told her they had never seen someone survive a blood sugar level that low in their careers.

Michelle admitted to feeling “ashamed” of taking the risk and has apologised to her kids, and also warned others not to “gamble with their lives”.

She said: “When the jab arrived, it looked the same as before except the dial was different.

“Usually on a weight-loss pen, the click stops for you at 1ml and you take 1ml.

“I was turning the clicker and it wasn’t stopping. I must’ve turned it 17 or 18 times and I thought, ‘If I need more I’ll take it’.

“I was getting my daughter’s tea ready when I started to feel disorientated, strange and, unbeknown to me, I was sweating.

“Cadie said at this point I was mumbling, slumped over, wide-eyed and then unresponsive. I didn’t know what was going on.”

The teen phoned her mum’s best friend who rushed round and immediately clocked “this was something serious”.

By the time an ambulance arrived 12 minutes later, Michelle was completely out of it.

Paramedics administered liquid glucose to raise the mum’s blood sugars and help her regain consciousness.

But her health went from bad to worse as she began having seizures on the way to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

It was an out of body experience for me.
Michelle Sword

Michelle said: “Nobody could get anything into my veins so they started squeezing glucose gel in my mouth.

“It was an out of body experience for me. I could hear people saying my name but I was just mumbling.

“I was rushed into resus and apparently eight or nine people followed me and did everything they could.

“I think all my levels were going crazy at this point – my heart rate, sugar levels, potassium levels.”

Michelle said her blood sugar levels dropped to 0.6mmol/l.

According to the NHS, the target range for blood glucose is 4 to 7mmol/l.

The mum-of-two said the injectable she’d used actually contained pure insulin rather than the intended weight loss drug as she believed.

“I hadn’t eaten that day so my blood sugars were probably already on the lower side,” she added.

“It took about an hour but thankfully they came up and I got out of the danger zone.

“I regained consciousness and doctors said to me, ‘You are lucky to be alive’.

“They said they’d never seen anyone survive 0.6 blood sugar levels and that I was a miracle.

“I was told my children would’ve come home to a dead body if no one was in. I’d had a huge insulin overdose.”

‘ANGRY AND ASHAMED’

Michelle first purchased a ‘skinny jab’ in 2020 after gaining a stone during lockdown.

The £150 shot suppressed Michelle’s appetite, causing the mum to lose what she described as “a lot of weight”.

Three years later, she’d regained some of it so decided to try it again.

She said: “It worked amazingly the first time and I felt great; I followed it to the letter and I had no adverse effects.

“A few months ago, I found myself in a bit of a slump again and eating a lot more.

“I was very concerned about putting weight on again so I thought I needed the drug.

“I knew it was very popular now and would be harder to get, but it was coming up on my newsfeed all the time.

“I contacted this one company and asked if it was the official weight-loss drug and they said, ‘Yes’.

“It looked exactly the same and two days later it was at my door.

“They asked no medical questions, and they didn’t even want to know how much I weighed.”

After injecting her first dose, Michelle said she suffered an insulin overdose and believes the jab was counterfeit.

The mum said she is “incredibly embarrassed” about using the drug and wants to warn others not to make the same mistake.

Michelle said: “Nothing is worth losing your life over.

“I apologised to my kids and said, ‘I’m so sorry’.

“I’m so angry and ashamed of myself.

“I will never do anything like this again. It’s not worth taking a gamble with your life.”

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The ‘counterfeit’ weight loss drugs she bought online

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Laura Anderson hits back at mum-shamers begging them to ‘stop’ after she was cruelly trolled over ‘sunburnt baby’

Shan Ally — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:33:29 +0000

LAURA Anderson has hit back at cruel mum-shamers and begged them to “stop being negative” after she was accused of letting her baby get sunburn on her first holiday.

The Love Island star, who welcomed daughter Bonnie with Hollyoaks actor Gary Lucy in September, said she appreciates fans sharing mum advice but said some people need to censor their “delivery”.

Laura Anderson has hit back at mum-shamers after she was trolled for her parenting

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The Love Island star was accused of letting her baby get sunburn on holiday

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Laura, 34, jetted off to Dubai with her daughter Bonnie and soaked up the sunshine on the beach, but some trolls accused Laura of not protecting her daughter from the sun.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Laura addressed the mum-shaming she had received and said: “I think it’s few and far between – I think sometimes people can pick up on it and focus on the negative.”

She continued: “I think since becoming a mum, my social media space has become more positive and I can resonate with mums and talking about real stuff.

“I get so many DMs on the daily about silly little daily things and it means so much to engage with my community.

“But it’s all about the delivery, it’s all about how you say it.”

The Scottish star went on: “But I think people messaging me saying ‘I’m not being mean, but just to let you know’ and I appreciate that. It could be sound advice that I wouldn’t have known.”

Laura said she was embracing motherhood and had taken to it well but with a few challenges along the way.

She told us at the Beauty Awards: “Life has changed, everything has changed – the best part of being a mum is seeing her smile, every time she smiles at me, she’s got a beautiful, cheeky smile and I feel like she’s been here before…I just think what is she thinking.

“I’m now used to getting up at 3am and feeding now.

“The sleep deprivation is the biggest challenge – you have to be so selfless.

“She eats before me, she goes to the toilet before me, she sleeps before me, everything is about her. I’m on auto-pilot, a bit of sleep deprivation is probably the hardest.

“I want to secure a bit more of a routine and work life, which I’m hoping to do in January based in Scotland.”

The former air hostess is used to travelling around the world and admitted she wouldn’t rule out a move to “second home” Dubai, where she lived for 10 years.

She added: “I just took Bonnie to meet her auntie in Dubai, you never know in the future. I do love it there, I spent 10 years of my life there.

“I go all the time and see my sister. It’s always like a second home.”

It comes after Laura shared a selection of snaps of her holding Bonnie last week, who was wearing sunglasses and an adorable hat in the shade.

While most fans were positive, several said her daughter looked red.

“Face looks red on baby but nice shot enjoy,” one wrote.

In since-deleted comments, other mum-shamers also commented on the colour of Bonnie’s skin.

Laura, 34, and Hollyoaks actor Gary Lucy, 41, welcomed their baby girl to the world after being in an on/off relationship since 2022.

Just days before Laura gave birth it was revealed that the couple had reunited, and she later dropped a clue to confirm they’re an item again.

But after sharing the news of Bonnie’s birth, Laura asked her fans not to ask questions about her relationship with Gary.

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My ‘cocoon’ hack halves the time you need your heating on, and gets your clothes dry in just two hours

Nadgeena Jerome — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:33:28 +0000

A HACK enthusiast has shared her savvy way to heat your home and clothes in half the time.

She told viewers about her quick trick that gets laundry dry in a few hours.

Entrepreneur Andrea shared a useful home heating hack

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Her ‘cocoon’ trick halves the time you need to leave your heat on

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Entrepreneur Andrea Lusty (@andrealusty4) loves to travel and showcase it online.

As a result, she has acquired unique ways to stay warm and tackle household tasks while on the go.

In a TikTok video, she shared a useful heating hack to save money on bills and also dry your clothes.

“I don’t know if you already know about this hack that could save on your electricity bills, but I’m just gonna explain and show you how this could be easier for you,” she said as the video began.

She walked viewers through how she made a “cocoon” over her radiator with several bedsheets and towels.

“Everything has all been tied up and I’ve kept it together with a wee hair clip, and in there obviously is the radiator,” she explained.

This is how she keeps the heat generated within the manmade feature.

She detailed: “In that cocoon, that will stop you having to keep your heating on for a long space of time.”

You can almost half the time that you regularly keep your heat by doing this trick.

Even if you turn it off, the heat will just keep circulating within that cocoon and warm your home.

This means that you don’t need to keep your radiator on as long, which saves money on energy bills.

Andrea also shared a useful way to hit two birds with one stone by putting the sheets on top of her clothes horse, a portable frame upon which wet laundry is hung to dry.

“I was washing the sheets anyway, so they need it dried regardless, and within a couple of hours, everything inside that clothes horse will be dry,” she added.

“I hope that helps everyone save a little bit of cash through the winter,” she said right before the video came to a close.

She also shared how it can also dry your laundry quickly

Tiktok/andrealusty4

I’m A Celeb’s Jamie Lynn Spears & husband ‘made £150k from Britney’ despite claiming she never took ‘anything’ from star

Emma Parry — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:30:56 +0000

I’M A CELEB’S Jamie Lynn Spears said on the reality show that she’s never taken “anything” from her superstar sister – yet official records show that her husband’s firm was paid $187k (over £147k) by Britney’s estate, The Sun can reveal.

The huge payments were made while Jamie Lynn, who has just sensationally quit the ITV reality show, was allegedly a trustee of her famous sister’s estate.

Jamie Lynn told campmates she’d never taken anything off her famous sister

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Britney previously accused her father of taking more than $36 million of her fortune during a longrunning legal battle over his conservatorship over her.

Legal documents filed during the case show that Jamie Lynn’s husband Jamie Watson’s firm – Advanced Multimedia Partners – was allegedly paid $178,071.28 for “professional services fees, repairs and maintenance” from 2012 to 2020 at Britney’s Louisiana home.

The estate also allegedly paid a further $9,000 for similar work at a warehouse in Britney’s hometown of Kentwood, LA, where Britney’s dad was living at the time, according to the documents, filed at Los Angeles Superior Court.

The allegations were made in the court papers by an ex-FBI agent named Sherine Ebadi, a specialist in fraud and corruption cases, who had been hired by Britney’s lawyers to investigate the conservatorship. While Britney’s dad Jamie Spears always denied any wrongdoing, the conservatorship was ended in 2022.

In August 2020, court docs showed that Jamie Lynn had been appointed a trustee of Britney’s SJB Recoverable Trust, which controls Britney’s assets, in 2018, yet Jamie later claimed that she “declined it [role of trustee] nicely” and there was “no me overseeing funds or something like that”.

The revelations come after it was announced that Jamie Lynn left I’m A Celeb on medical grounds.

During her time on the show, Jamie Lynn opened up to campmate Sam Thompson about her relationship with older sister Britney – claiming she had never taken a penny off her.

She said: “I’ve never, ever… I’ve been the one person in her life – and she can say this – I’ve never taken anything from her, you know? I’ve been the one person in her life who’s always said, ‘I just want to be your sister’.

She concluded: “We just had a really weird life so we can’t explain it to many people, but at the end of the road I know that that’s my family, I love them.”

Jamie Watson’s companies have benefitted from several payouts in recent years, not just from Britney, but his trucking firm took over $230k in Covid PPP loans, which he didn’t have to pay back.

Jamie’s trucking business Fluker Transportation LLC also took PPP loans of $116,496 and $115,504 in February and April 2021 respectively. Both were forgiven a few months later.

The Payment Protection Program was set up for desperate businesses hit by the Covid pandemic and cost the US taxpayers $953 billion.

While he’s raked in all this cash, Jamie, 41, and wife of nine years Jamie Lynn, 32, have been buying up real estate across Louisiana – and saddling some of the properties with colossal mortgages while being chased by the IRS for unpaid taxes.

Advanced Multimedia Partners was being chased by the IRS and Tangipahoa Parish Council for a combined $134,781 in 2019 for unpaid taxes spanning a number of years, according to public records.

The latter’s $49,674 was paid in March 2020, while the IRS had to wait until June this year before the $85,107 debt was eventually cleared.

The site of Fluker Transportation, in Fluker, was bought by the company of the same name in 2016 for $37,000 and, a year later, transferred to Jamie’s other company JP3 Investments.

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Official Tangipahoa Parish Council records show that on the same day the property was shifted to JP3, it took out a mortgage for $273,036 with Gult Coast Bank and Trust Company.

In 2021, JP3 and Jamie and Jamie Lynn took out a further loan for $2,325,000 with Customers Bank, which was guaranteed by three parcels of land they co-own, including the truck business and the site of a former post office.

In February 2022, JP3 bought a strip of forest land from Philip Monteloeone for $100k, putting down $11k, then contractually agreeing to pay $1k a month for the next 89 months.

Earlier this year, JP3 bought an auto-repair shop from Euro Imports in Hammond for $255k, borrowing $204,000 from The First Bank.

It comes after The Sun had reported the couple purchased a vast plot of 180 acres of forest land in March 2020 and to finance the deal, they obtained a mortgage with The First, A National Banking Association for $397,800.

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Three of the mortgages mentioned, including the last one, come with the facility for the loan to be extended up to $50,000,000, meaning in theory the pair could borrow up to $150M.

The couple are currently building their dream house in the woods after court papers showed they spent three years living in a noisy lorry park next door to a portable toilet cleaning firm.

Before her dramatic departure from the jungle, Jamie Lynn had made several revelations about Britney including that she and her sister had lived at Disney World when they were younger.

I’m A Celeb viewers had been convinced Jamie Lynn was on the brink of quitting the jungle after a series of meltdowns on the show.

Last night she was accused of “crying wolf” after threatening to quit once again, with Made In Chelsea star Sam saying she will never leave.

“I’m not crying wolf, I mean it every single time I say I want to leave,” she replied.

Today a show spokesperson confirmed her departure, saying: “Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds.

“She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.”

The Sun reached out to representatives for Jamie Lynn for comment.

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Why has Jamie Lynn Spears quit I’m A Celebrity?

Jenny Desborough — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:26:35 +0000

I’M A Celebrity has seen a second campmate walk out of the jungle after only days in Australia.

Jamie Lynn Spears has left the show after days in tears – but why has she decided to quit I’m A Celebrity?

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Why has Jamie Lynn Spears left I’m A Celebrity?

Jamie Lynn Spears has announced her departure from the show, citing medical reasons.

A spokesperson from I’m A Celebrity said: “Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds.

“She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.”

This comes after days of tears for Jamie Lynn as she admitted struggling with living away from her family.

It also comes after MasterChef judge Grace Dent announced her departure on similar grounds, just days before.

How long did Jamie Lynn Spears spend in the jungle?

Jamie Lynn Spears entered the jungle at the same time as most of the other campmates, making quite the entrance.

After this she openly admitted her struggles with being apart from her children: Maddie, 15, and Ivey, 5.

She was seen in tears on numerous occasions in camp, with her other celebrity pals doing their best to lift her spirits.

Jamie Lynn also took part in Bushtucker trials, most recently the Dreaded Bed challenge where she was forced to remain in a room of the Misery Motel full of snakes, alongside Frankie Dettori, but utterly failed.

It left camp feeling desperate, and The Sun told how bosses feared more stars could follow Grace’s example and quit.

Altogether, Jamie Lynn left after just 10 days in the jungle.

Jamie-Lynn lasted longer in I’m A Celebrity than her fellow campmate – Grace Dent – who departed days before and has already landed back in the UK.

The MasterChef critic left on medical grounds, after taking part in trials that saw her need quick medical attention.

It was also claimed Grace ‘lost all her energy’ before deciding to quit, with ITV bosses forced to step in to help her.

However, despite leaving early, Grace will receive her full wage having completed the minimum requirement of 72 hours in the jungle.

As a result, Jamie Lynn is likely to receive the same treatment, with her salary for the show set at a reported £250,000.

Who else is in I’m A Celebrity 2023?

The full line-up includes politicians, singers and TV personalities, as well as megastars from the world of sport.

The campmates still standing include:

What happens if Man Utd’s Champions League match cannot be finished?

Martin Lipton — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:23:13 +0000

MANCHESTER UNITED face a must-win Champions League encounter against Galatasaray – but there is a chance that the match will need to be replayed.

The Red Devils are currently bottom of the group and nothing less than three points would be enough to keep their last-16 hopes alive.

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But Istanbul has been hit with torrential rain and wind which has caused fears the match could get called off mid-way.

And SunSport can clear up what would happen if this uncommon situation occurs.

What happens if Man Utd’s match cannot be finished?

UEFA regulations state that in the event of a match abandonment, “the full or remaining match time” should be played “on the next day”.

That means United staying in Istanbul overnight and returning to the Ali Sami Yen Stadium to play either the whole game or the remaining minutes tomorrow.

That last happened in the Champions League was in December 2020, when PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir players BOTH walked off the pitch after an alleged racist remark by the fourth official.

The remaining 67 minutes of the game were then played out the next day – although both “matches” were played behind closed doors because of pandemic restrictions.

Only if the pitch was deemed unplayable again tomorrow would United be given the green light to return home, with Uefa then fixing a new date for the match.

But one complication is that the group stage must be completed by December 13.

It means that if the game cannot be played, or completed, United would probably have to return to Turkey next week to get it completed before the scheduled final group match against Bayern Munich.

That, though, would mean Wednesday’s scheduled Prem home game against Chelsea having to be postponed, presumably until next year.

If the game IS played tomorrow, though, United would be likely to ask the Prem to postpone Saturday evening’s game at Newcastle, citing a lack of adequate preparation time.

Has this happened before?

Galatasaray have been in this predicament before as they had to play a restarted match against Juventus in 2013.

And the Turkish outfit prevailed as Wesley Sneijder’s late winner in snowy Istanbul sent Galatasaray into the last-16.

The fixture between the two European giants had to initially be abandoned after a snow storm caused the pitch to become unplayable.

It was a goalless draw in the first match.

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‘Another vanishes’ as high street fashion chain to shut store doors permanently after Christmas – is your local going?

Sam Walker — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:22:03 +0000

SHOPPERS have cried “another vanishes” after a major fashion retailer announced it is closing one of its stores for good.

Jack Wills is gearing up to pull down the shutters on its branch in Worcester city centre in early 2024.

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Signs announcing the closure have appeared inside the shop and outside on its front windows, Worcester News reports.

They read: “Jack Wills – This store will be closing February 2024.

“Closing down 20% off full price.”

Signs are also directing customers to shop online with a link to the firm’s website.

The Sun approached Frasers Group, owner of Jack Wills, for comment and asked when the store will close for good.

Local residents have shared their shock following the news the branch will close permanently.

One said: “Pure classic. Another vanishes.”

Meanwhile, a second said: “Another one bites the dust, anything decent leaves this dreadful city centre.”

A third added: “The end of the high street draws ever nearer.”

And a fourth said: “Not another shop going going gone.”

It comes following a string of Jack Will store closures across the UK.

The chain was bought out by Mike Ashley‘s Sports Direct, part of the Frasers Group, in August 2019 as part of a £12.75million bid.

At the time, there were 110 stores across the UK and Ireland.

But the preppy fashion brand lost its appeal in the following years as sixth-formers and university students turned to grungier styles.

In March 2020, it announced it would permanently close nine stores, just days after revealing five would shut.

The retailer also shut its branch in St Andrews, Scotland, in October, while closing down sale signs recently cropped up in its branch in Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth.

Meanwhile, shoppers in Taunton spotted the same signs outside of their local Jack Wills store.

House of Fraser, owned by The Fraser Group, has also announced closures in recent months.

And in May this year, Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group threatened to axe 200 jobs in a bid to cut costs across the business.

It isn’t the only group that’s struggling on the high street.

Some firms have collapsed into administration in the last 24 months, including Wilko, M&Co and Paperchase.

A number of other retailers have survived but have been forced to close stores.

In June, Boots Pharmacy announced plans to massively consolidate its portfolio of UK locations from 2,200 to 1,900.

Meanwhile, fashion retailer New Look has closed a string of stores this year, including in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

But it’s not all bad news as retailers and chains have been opening branches between them too, including New Look.

KFC recently announced plans to open 10 new locations between the start of November and early 2024.

Meanwhile, Poundland has bought out dozens of former Wilko sites and has already opened some of them under its brand name.

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Nella Rose in new fix row as pals are forced to defend accusations star ‘pulled a sickie’ to avoid I’m A Celeb trial

Mary Gallagher — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:20:57 +0000

I’M A Celebrity fans have shared a wild theory about Nella Rose – saying she pulled a sickie to avoid taking part in another trial.

She was exempt last night on medical grounds after she was forced to leave the camp for emergency treatment.

I’m A Celeb star Nella Rose has returned to the jungle after pulling out of a trial on medical grounds

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It came two days after Grace Dent quit the jungle.

Nella has now returned to camp and her friends hit back on social media as they rushed to her defence.

TikTok star Grace Barry shared a clip of Nella learning self-defence moves from Tony Bellew alongside the caption: “Guys, @nellarose is smashing it in @imacelebrity, we NEED to get behind her and vote to keep her in the jungle. Vote offs start this week! VOTE FOR NELLS TO STAY IN THE JUNGLE.”

Her YouTube co-star Yung Filly said: “How do I vote for Nella? Someone help App ? Do text? Call? Lool lemme know.”

Fans believed Nella would quit the show after Grace Dent – as the social media star pulled out of the latest trial despite a public vote.

One said: “Absolute fix!!! Nella’s seeing the medics my a*se!!!! definitely fix”.

Another said: “Nella to be voted out first!! Seeing the medic pffftt”

The YouTuber, 26, had been chosen to take part in a trial on the show alongside jockey Frankie Dettori but the pair failed to win any stars.

From the get-go, it was clear that Nella appeared ‘clueless’ as to how best to tackle the challenge.

With little to no strategy, Nella failed to secure any of the correct codes they needed and ultimately picked up no gold coins for her camp.

Fans were left branding the trial as “painful to watch” on X – formerly Twitter – with Ant and Dec grimacing as it appeared their patience was wearing thin during the challenge.

Spotify Wrapped 2023: Are you a vampire or a shapeshifter? Fans go wild for new ‘listening characters’ and their meaning

Jamie Harris — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:18:46 +0000

SPOTIFY Wrapped has a brand new feature for 2023 and fans can’t get enough of it.

The popular annual music round-up has introduced “Me in 2023” which puts people into characters based on their listening habits and tastes.

Characters are brand new to Spotify Wrapped this year

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There are 12 listening characters available with a description on each, such as the Vampire for those who want to “embrace a little darkness” or the Shapeshifter for people who move from one artist to the next very quickly.

Fans have been reacting to the new feature on social media.

“My Spotify wrapped called me a vampire and I’m not sure how to feel about it,” one user wrote.

“This is what Spotify Wrapped looks like for the people with perfect music taste (Time Traveller btw),” another commented.

“why did my spotify wrapped just call me a cyclops???” another said.

What are the Spotify Wrapped characters?

There are 12 characters in total.

Here are each of the descriptions from Spotify.

Vampire

Spotify says that the Vampires like to embrace a little “darkness” in their music.

This means you listen to emotional, atmospheric tunes more than most.

Alchemist

The Alchemists are defined as those that like to create their own playlists.

Time traveller

The Time Travellers are music fans who like to go back in time listening to older tracks on repeat.

Cyclops

Spotify describes the Cyclops as “loyal and devoted” when it comes to music.

This means you tend to focus on one genre in particular.

Luminary

The Luminary folks among us play the “light, upbeat” music more than others.

Mastermind

The Mastermind is for those who listen to a wide range of different genres.

Roboticist

Spotify says the Roboticist is aimed at people who “like to hit play, kick back, and let the clever algorithms work their magic, track after track”.

Shapeshifter

The Shapeshifter is a listener who is “head over heels for an artist” then moves on.

“Some say it’s erratic. We call it eclectic,” Spotify says.

Collector

Your taste is “sublime” according to Spotify.

You mostly listen to your own playlists.

Hunter

The Hunter is described as a person who is always on the look out for new favourites.

You also skip tracks more than other listeners, apparently.

Fanatic

Fanatics are those who have a favourite and “never let go”.

Your top artist makes up more than a third of your listening, too.

Hypnotist

The Hypnotist is those with “absolute” concentration.

“You like to play albums all the way through, from the opening track to the final note,” Spotify says.

How to find my Spotify Wrapped character

You can find your Spotify Wrapped character in the main slide feature.

It’s on the third to last slide.

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Inside warped yoga cult busted in France where arrested ‘guru’ aimed to ‘have sex with 1,000 virgins’

Aiya Zhussupova — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:17:28 +0000

A FUGITIVE yoga sect leader who aimed to have sex with 1,000 virgins was arrested in France over allegations of rape, human trafficking and kidnapping.

Gregorian Bivolaru, 71, and 40 of his followers were captured in a morning raid by the French police.

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It reportedly took 175 officers to carry out the arrest on different branches of the crazy cult.

The sect named the Movement for Spiritual Integration into the Absolute (MISA) held 26 women in “deplorable conditions”, reported AFP news agency.

The 71-year-old Romanian leader was arrested at a house in Paris suburbs with other cult leaders.

French prosecutors began investigating the group in summer on suspicions of rape, people trafficking and kidnapping.

There were allegations of people forced to have sex and perform in pornography.

According to judicial sources, the victims spoke of women being held against their will.

Bivolaru was previously convicted in Romania for sex with a minor in 2013.

At the time, he resided in France and was extradited to his home country in 2016.

But he fled Romania in 2017 when he was conditionally released.

He is also wanted in Finland on suspicion of human trafficking.

Bivolaru started teaching yoga in 1978 when it was still illegal in Romania under the communist rule.

He founded his sinister cult in the 1990s and spread beyond the country promoting “erotic tantric yoga”.

Since then, MISA opened schools in almost 30 countries under different names.

It is Natha in Denmark and Portugal, Tara in the US and UK and Satya in India.

In 2010, he published a book on tantric yoga that describes him as a teenager achieving “a whole series of psycho-mental accomplishment that are generally considered paranormal”.

But the movement has been caught up in controversies in the past.

In Italy, the cult was accused of sexual slavery in 2012, meanwhile in India and Argentina the group was entangled in scandals of “porno-yoga” in 2011.

Bivolaru, who refers to himself as a guru, was said to have forced his followers to have group sex with him and hand him large sums of money, reported the BBC,

One of the victims, Agnes Arabela Marques, had a relationship with the guru when she was 15.

She said: “Bivolaru claimed that, if I had sex with him as a yoga master, I could achieve superior levels of tantric spirituality.”

“In his apartment, there were constantly girls that were there to have sex with him.”

She also added that Bivolaru believed in an Indian myth that said he could achieve a high level of spirituality if he slept with 1,000 virgins.

Seppo Isotalo, a Finnish human rights activist, tried to help MISA in its trial for almost two years.

He told a Finnish media MOT about his secret encounter with the movement’s guru in 2007.

“It was a most peculiar occasion; first we had to sit down and wait for him for several hours.

“And when he showed up, the people in the room jumped to kiss his feet. I didn’t,” he said.

Isotalo claimed that the guru exploited his followers for money, sending women to Japan to dance at striptease-clubs.

The most devoted members live in ashrams, or spiritual communities.

One of them was based in a farm owned by a Danish yoga practitioner Kim Schmock.

He told in an interview with MOT that he didn’t realise straight away that something was wrong.

He said that once he got involved, the group gradually became more and more controlling.

“All the expectations they have: ‘You have to do this, you have to do that’, and suddenly you don’t have time to your friends, you don’t have time to your family.

“They will be your family – and actually, when you realize this, it’s often too late.”

Schmock said he had to leave his home and move in a trailer close to the farm as MISA members refused to vacate his property.

He had to continue paying the mortgage for the farm, leaving him penniless.

He also spoke about the weird and “very erotic” rituals the cult would perform.

Schmock said: “They have this annual event in the summertime where they have this Miss-Shakti contest, and it’s very erotic – and this is part of the tantra.”

According to the Finnish media MOT, MISA hold an annual summer camp where masturbation in front of video cameras was part of the camp’s Miss Shakti competition.

To be accepted to the camp, every participant has to send two photographs, presenting her- or himself in a bikini or swimming trunks.

Participation in the camp is also conditional on clean test results for syphilis and HIV.

The sect founder denied allegations of criminal activity in the past, calling them “fabricated facts”.

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EuroPics - CENThe witnesses say the sect would often perform highly sexual rituals[/caption]

Laura Woods filmed behind the scenes at TNT Sports as presenter proves it’s ‘not as easy as it looks’

Dylan Terry — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:16:13 +0000

LAURA WOODS was filmed working behind the scenes on TNT Sports during Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain.

Woods, 36, presented live coverage from the French capital on Tuesday evening as Eddie Howe’s men were denied a famous win by a controversial stoppage-time penalty.

Laura Woods presented Newcastle’s draw with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday

Pitchside reporter Becky Ives shared a video of Woods working backstage

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TNT SportsWoods had a camera in front of her showing Newcastle’s Champions League group[/caption]

And pitchside reporter Becky Ives shared a video of Woods working away off camera as she prepared for a segment of the show.

Woods could be seen crouched down while talking into her microphone as she analysed the notes on her screen.

There was also a camera showing her Newcastle’s Champions League group.

And Ives added the caption: “Not as easy as it looks.”

There was a touching moment earlier in the day when former talkSPORT colleagues Woods and Ally McCoist reunited backstage.

McCoist was one of three pundits who joined Woods for TNT Sports’ broadcast.

The others were Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand and ex-Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas.

But Ferdinand, 45, was not present for the post-match analysis after he was taken ill.

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During the live coverage, Woods said: “Rio would be here to chat about Manchester United now but we had to let him go [due to] unforeseen circumstances.

“He is OK, don’t worry.”

McCoist stepped in for the ex-England defender after commentating on the game.

Ferdinand is now understood to be feeling better and will return on Wednesday night to cover Man Utd’s match against Galatasaray.

The 3 mistakes that nearly ruined my family’s first Disney World holiday

Kara Godfrey — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:16:00 +0000

I’M JUST back from a holiday to Disney World with my two kids and our extended family, and while it was a trip of a lifetime, I made some costly mistakes.

Looking back on our holiday to Orlando with nine family members to celebrate my 40th birthday in October, I’ve decided to share the bad (and good) decisions we made at the theme parks, so you don’t do the same.

The SunMark Hudson took his two children to Disney World for his 40th birthday[/caption]

I’m glad I paid for queue jumping – and should’ve spent more

First up what is Genie+ and how is it different from Lightning Lanes?

Genie+ is the service you pay for that allows you access to Lightning Lanes, which are the shorter queues for rides.

The service changes price depending on demand but in October it cost us around $27 per person per day.

You get one Lightning Lane per ride per day. And – confusingly – there are a small number of rides that aren’t included in Genie+ and you need to pay for them separately.

These are:

Seven Dwarves Mine Train and Tron in Magic Kingdom
Guardians of the Galaxy in Epcot
Star Wars Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios
Avatar Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom

These individual rides cost between $11-$15 per person.

Genie+ felt like a lot initially for our party of ten – but not if you consider how much more you’re able to fit in during the day.

As an example, check out our Magic Kingdom day with and without Genie+.

We got to the park for rope drop at 8.30am and were in the Seven Dwarves queue for 65 minutes.

Disney ride queues

10:05am – Mad Hatter’s Tea party
With Genie+: 5 minutes
Without Genie+: 20 minutes

10.15am – Big Thunder Mountain
With Genie+: 15 minutes
Without Genie+: 50 minutes

10.45am – It’s A Small World
With Genie+: 15 minutes
Without Genie+: 40 minutes

11.15am – Pirates of the Caribbean
With Genie+: 5 minutes
Without Genie+: 50 minutes

11.45am – Jungle Cruise
With Genie+: 10 minutes
Without Genie+: 60 minutes

7pm – Space Mountain
With Genie+: 20 minutes
Without Genie+: 95 minutes

7.30pm – Buzz Lightyear Ranger Spin
With Genie+: 5 minutes
Without Genie+: 45 minutes

9pm – Haunted Mansion
With Genie+: 10 minutes
Without Genie+: 60 minutes

Mark and his family pose in from of the world-famous Cinderella castle

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We then had a lunch break, waited to join the 1pm virtual queue for Tron which you can only do if you’re in the park then headed home for a rest.

We returned to Magic Kingdom later that night and managed to achieve more rides before being called to ride Tron at 9:30pm – the queue took another 75 minutes then we left the park around 10:30pm.

As you can see, with Genie+ we were able to ride eight rides while also ticking off Tron at the end of the day and Seven Dwarves at the beginning. Without Genie+ we would have been able to ride four.

With rides at the top of the kids’ reasons for coming to Florida, the $27 per day felt like a wise investment.

We had a similarly productive day at Disney Hollywood Studios where we were able to cram in twice as much as we would have without Genie+.

For Animal Kingdom and Epcot, we decided not to pay for the full day’s Genie+ and instead pay for the individual rides there – Avatar Flight of Passage and Guardians of the Galaxy which were both incredible experiences and well worth the money.

I appreciate a trip to Disney is an expensive one, but our trip was absolutely enhanced by Genie+.

Our family rarely fight. The journey out there changed all that.

The excitement of our trip to Disney perhaps meant we’d forgotten how tough long-haul flying can be with five kids aged eight to 15.

Our only saving grace was that we flew with Icelandair which meant a usually non-stop nine-hour flight was broken into a more manageable three-hour flight to Reykjavik followed by six-and-a-half hours to Orlando.

The airport at Reykjavik was one of the most well-stocked I’d ever seen, with delicious local produce and plenty of space to stretch out and refresh.

And when you do a transatlantic flight with Icelandair you can have a one to seven-day stopover in the country at no additional airfare.

We all wish we’d pinched a day from our holiday to have a totally different adventure in the land of geysers and the Northern Lights and a stopover would’ve added an extra air of excitement to the trip home.

The best rides according to 8 and 11-year-olds

My favourite rides by thrill seeker Lily Hudson, aged 11

Avatar Flight of Passage, Animal Kingdom
Expedition Everest, Animal Kingdom
Guardians of the Galaxy, Epcot
Space Mountain, Magic Kingdom
Tron, Magic Kingdom

My favourite attractions by super hero Clark Hudson, aged eight

Kilimanjaro Safari, Animal Kingdom
Avatar Flight of Passage, Animal Kingdom
Beauty and the Beast show, Hollywood Studios
Journey of Water, Epcot
Happily Ever After Fireworks, Magic Kingdom

Make time for rest!

With so much to do at Walt Disney and the rest of Orlando, the temptation is to cram it all in and do everything.

After all you’ve come this far, you’ve got to make the most of it.

In my initial plan every rest day was spent at a waterpark, which worked initially. But then we all became exhausted.

So even though Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon was an enormous amount of fun, we should also factor in some time to lie in and relax.

Especially considering many of us Brits aren’t built for the sweltering Florida temperatures, which were regularly in the high 20s in late October and average the mid-30s during the summer holidays.

We did between 15,000-20,000 steps each park day with few sit downs and early starts.

A few more pool days occurred throughout the latter stages of the trip which enabled us to feel recharged to really enjoy the parks when we did go.

But don’t forget you are in for the time of your life – there’s a reason they call this the most magical place on Earth.

Walking down Main Street for the first time, seeing the awe on my kids’ faces, hearing the music and having our whole family pictured in front of the iconic castle is a happiness that I can’t do justice too.

And there were so many memories every day. The thrilling rollercoasters, the hugs with our favourite characters, the shows and – my favourite – the Happily Ever After fireworks.

My kids still don’t stop talking about it.

Yes I could’ve done all the things I’ve listed out in this article. But my goodness did we have a good time.

Book with Walt Disney Travel Company International and enjoy a 7-night stay at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida from £739 per person, including accommodation at Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista and Disney 7-Day Magic Ticket for the whole party.

Visit www.disneyholidays.co.uk or call our Disney Experts on 0800 169 0737 for current pricing, full terms and conditions and to book.

The SunHe was glad he paid to skip certain queues on top rides – and wished he’d forked out more for this perk[/caption]

Argos Boxing Day deals 2023: Top discounts to shop now

Laura Mulley — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:10:41 +0000

LOOKING for a great deal on toys, tech, furniture or home, then the Argos Boxing Day sale is not to be missed.

Christmas and Boxing Day will be here before you know it, and if you missed out during Black Friday or are looking to snap up some more deals then here’s what you can expect from the Argos 2023 Boxing Day sale – from when it starts to what’s on sale already.

What we know so far about the Argos Boxing Day sale

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Argos Boxing Day sale – shop here

With thousands of products available to shop online and in stores (including many outlets in branches of Sainsbury’s), Argos is our one-stop shop for many essentials and gifts.

The Boxing Day and January sales are a great time to shop for less, with hundreds of items reduced in price after Christmas.

It’s a time when we often see big-name, high-value items such as TVs, laptops and furniture slashed in price, so it’s often worth waiting to see what’s included in the sale.

The Argos Boxing Day sale is still a few weeks away, but we’ve pulled together everything we know about it so far – plus some deals currently live.

We’ll continue to update this page when we know more, so keep checking back to hear about the best Argos Boxing Day offers.

Best Argos Boxing Day deals live now

Argos hasn’t released details about its Boxing Day sale yet, so we’ll have to wait and see what’s included.

However, there are some clearance sales already active on the Argos website, helping to save you money on your Christmas shopping or everyday essentials.

Here’s our top pick of current deals:

Technology

LG XBOOM PL7 Bluetooth Portable Speaker, £89.99 (Was £169.99) – buy here
Speck iPhone 14 Plus Phone Case With MagSafe, £17.39 (Was £34.95) – buy here
LG 83 Inch OLED83C24LA Smart 4K UHD OLED Freeview TV, £3,999 (Was £4,799) – buy here
Acer Vero 14in i3 8GB 128GB Chromebook Plus, £399 (lowest price ever) – buy here
Speck 2022 iPad 10.5 Inch Folio Tablet Case, £17.39 (Was £34.95) – buy here

Homeware

Habitat Pack of 3 Rectangular Baskets, £12.50 (Was £25) – buy here
Modern Glam Citronella Candles – Set of 3, £6 (Was £16) – buy here
Argos Home Toadstool Kids Laundry Basket with Lid, £30 (Was £60) – buy here
Habitat Vico Opal Table Lamp, £7.50 (Was £12.50) – buy here
Argos Home Jacquard Geo Blush Pink Bedding Set, £12.80 (Was £16) – buy here

Jewellery

Olivia Burton Rose Gold Plated Necklace Earrings Set, £60 (Was £67) – buy here
Radley 18ct Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Heart Necklace, £30.95 (Was £34.95) – buy here

Garden & DIY

Guild 2.0AH Cordless Impact Drill & 100 Accessories – 18V, £45 (Was £60) – buy here
Guild 20 Inch Essential Tool Box, £12 (Was £15) – buy here
Swing Seat Bird Seed Feeder, £6.50 (Was £12) – buy here

When does the Argos Boxing Day sale end?

Argos hasn’t released the exact dates of its Boxing Day sale yet, but if past years – and other retailers – are anything to go by, we can probably expect the offers to keep running well into January.

Of course, popular items will sell out quickly, so if you spot something you want, don’t wait too long after Christmas to shop.

Argos Boxing Day sale – shop here

What Argos Boxing Day deals to expect

Shoppers can expect huge savings on selected items across departments at Argos in the Boxing Day sale, including clothing, beauty, toys, DIY and home appliances.

This is likely to include big-name brands as well as the Argos group’s own brands, Tu clothing and Habitat homeware.

Last year we saw popular items such as Ring doorbells, Shark vacuum cleaners and Tefal irons all reduced in price after Christmas, making it a great time to shop.

What is Argos’s Christmas returns policy?

Argos’s typical returns window is 30 days from the day of collection or delivery and, unless you’re returning it because it’s faulty, the item needs to be unopened and unused.

However, Argos has extended its returns policy over the Christmas period, and anything bought between 29 September and 25 December 2023 can be returned until 31 January 2024.

Items can generally be returned to Argos stores, Sainsbury’s collection points or by post, but this depends on what the item is and how you bought it in the first place.

Want to find out more? Click here for a full run-down of Argos’s returns policy.

Argos Boxing Day sale – shop here

How much is Argos delivery?

There are a number of ways you can get your Argos order, including click & collect from the store (including Sainsbury’s ones), standard delivery and Fast Track same-day delivery.

Click & collect is free, and you have seven days to pick up your order from your chosen store.

Standard delivery costs from £3.95 for small items, and you can pick your preferred delivery day and time.

Need it before then? There’s also the option of same-day delivery for orders placed before 5 pm, which can be delivered up to 10 pm that day. This service starts from £5.95.

Read Argos’s full delivery policy here for more details.

Best Black Friday Deals 2023

BLACK Friday and Cyber Monday has passed but there are still some bargains to be had! Here are our top picks from the sales:

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Oodie Hooded Blanket, take up to £50 off – buy from Oodie
Simba Mattress: save up to 55% – buy from Simba
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Refurbished, £167.99 (save £162) – buy from eBay
Shop kids toys at 50% off at shopDisney – shop here
Apple AirPods Pro, £199 (lowest price ever) – buy from Amazon
Finish Ultimate Dishwater Tablets, pack of 180, £31 (save £41) + free gift with purchase – buy here
Bosch Tassimo Coffee Machine, from £44.99 (save £105.95) – buy here
L’OR Coffee Machine Bundle, £59 (save £105) – buy here
Emma Mattress: up to 65% off w/ code THESUN – buy from Emma
Gymshark Elevate Leggings, from £10 with code EXTRA25 – buy from Gymshark
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, £21.99 (save £13) – buy from Amazon

Shop the sales:

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John Lewis Boxing Day deals 2023: Top discounts to shop now

Laura Mulley — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:08:48 +0000

JOHN Lewis’ Boxing Day deals are not to be missed, with huge savings to be had across all departments – and luckily for shoppers, the annual Boxing Day offers are fast approaching.

This year we expect to see offers running on hundreds of online and in-store products in the John Lewis Boxing Day sale, making the post-Christmas period the perfect time to shop.

We can’t wait for this year’s John Lewis Boxing Day sale!

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John Lewis Boxing Day sale – shop here

The Boxing Day and January sales are always an exciting time to shop, whether it’s to treat yourself to something nice with your Christmas money or buy an everyday essential for less.

And because John Lewis has everything under one roof (literally and metaphorically) from big-name beauty brands and clothing labels, the Boxing Day sales are the best time to shop.

We’d expect the majority of John Lewis’ wares included in the Boxing Day sale, from homeware, tech toys and more – so whatever budget you’re working with, or whatever you’re looking for you’d be sure to find it.

While the end of December may still seem like a while away, now is a good time to figure out what you want to buy before the sales start, to ensure you neither miss out on your favourite item nor overspend.

Luckily for shoppers, we’ve put together this complete guide to the John Lewis Boxing Day 2023 sale, with everything you need to know in advance.

Best John Lewis Boxing Day deals live now

Unsurprisingly, John Lewis’s Boxing Day deals aren’t live right now, but there are still plenty of savings to be found online if you can’t wait until 26 December.

The epic John Lewis Black Friday sale is now over, but there are money-saving deals running now and throughout December, so it’s worth checking out if you still have Christmas shopping to do.

Here are some of our top deals currently running at John Lewis:

Womenswear

ANYDAY Plain Slouchy Knit V-Neck Jumper, £21 (Was £30) – buy here
Phase Eight Suede Twist Front Clutch Bag, £49 (Was £69) – buy here
Mint Velvet Double Breasted Tailored Blazer, £99 (Was £159) – buy here
KG Kurt Geiger Alexandra3 Court Shoes, £39 (Was £119) – buy here
Ted Baker Orietta Pleated Jersey Top, £29 (Was £75) – buy here

Menswear

Original Penguin Lightweight Puffer Jacket, £88 (Was £110) – buy here
Tommy Jeans Varsity Bomber Jacket, £140 (Was £200) – buy here
Josef Seibel Blake 02 Leather Lace Up Mid Height Ankle Boots, £65 (Was £130) – buy here
Calvin Klein Superior Wool Cotton Zip Jumper, £70 (Was £140) buy here
Tommy Hilfiger Love Stripe Logo T-Shirt, £31.50 (Was £45) – buy here

Beauty

Molton Brown Suede Orris Hair Mist, £41.50 (Was £55) – buy here
BeGlow Tia All-In-One Sonic Skincare System, £140 (Was £199) – buy here
Perricone MD Chlorophyll Detox Mask, £45.75 (Was £61) – buy here
John Lewis Mabel Makeup Bag, £7.50 (Was £15) – buy here
ESPA Tri-Active Resilience Detox & Purify Cleanser, £34.30 (Was £49) – buy here

Kids

Kids’ Cheetah Print Hooded Robe, from £9 (Was from £18) – buy here
John Lewis Desert Dino Jersey Blanket, £11.20 (Was £16) – buy here
Baby Striped Polo Shirt, from £5.50 (Was from £8) – buy here
Crew Clothing Kids’ Lightweight Padded Gilet, Light Blue, £22 (Was £30) – buy here
Cybex Mios Pushchair Seat Pack, Soho Grey, £152.96 (Was £179.95) – buy here

Home

ANYDAY Dine Champagne Flute, Set of 4, £10.50 (Was £15) – buy here
Technogel Pixel Deluxe Low Profile Gel Support Pillow, £105 (Was £210) – buy here
John Lewis Windowpane Hand Towel, £9.80 (Was £14) – buy here
John Lewis Jute Border Rug, L180 x W120 cm, Ivory, £65 (Was £130) – buy here
John Lewis Sophia Linen Tapered Lampshade, from £17.50 (Was from £35) – buy here

Toys

John Lewis Bubble Mower, £12.60 (Was £18) – buy here
Aurora World Tasty Peach Black Sesame Meowchi Soft Toy, £10.49 (Was £14.99) – buy here
University Games Harry Potter Wizarding World Hogwarts Castle 3D Jigsaw Puzzle, £34.99 (Was £69.99) – buy here
BeKind Nora 12″ Eco Fashion Doll, £20.99 (Was £29.99) – buy here
TP Toys Spiro Spin Soft Bounce Seesaw, £55.99 (Was £79.99) – buy here

Electricals

Tefal EY505D Easy Fry Precision+ 2in1 Digital Air Fryer & Grill, £79.99 (Was £149.99) – buy here
KitchenAid Artisan 2-Slice Toaster, Empire Red, £199 (Was £269) – buy here
LG OLED48C24LA (2022) OLED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, 48 inch, £949 (Was £999) – buy here
Jabra Elite 7 Pro True Wireless Bluetooth Active Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones, £169.99 (Was £199.99) – buy here
Lavazza A Modo Mio Desea Coffee Machine, £149 (Was £199) – buy here

When does the John Lewis Boxing Day sale end?

We don’t know yet exactly when the John Lewis Boxing Day sale will come to an end, but if retailers are trying to sell old stock to make way for new items, they’ll typically continue the sales into January (or until items sell out).

To avoid missing out on buying the product you had your eye on, we recommend shopping as soon as you see it at a good price (which may even be before Christmas).

Of course, always look around at various retailers when shopping to ensure you’re keeping the best price.

John Lewis Boxing Day sale – shop here

What John Lewis Boxing Day deals to expect

When John Lewis runs sales it really spoils us, and if the retailer’s recent Black Friday deals were anything to go by – which saw savings of up to 40% across almost all categories – then we think we can expect an amazing Boxing Day sale.

Whether you’re shopping for clothing, beauty or things for the home, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for at a reduced price.

Popular John Lewis sale categories:

Womenswear – shop here
Menswear – shop here
Kidswear – shop here
Beauty – shop here
Furniture – shop here

What is John Lewis’s Christmas returns policy?

Shoppers usually have 35 days after buying an item to return it if they no longer want it, however, this timeframe is extended over the Christmas season.

Now any items bought online or in-store between 27 September and 24 December 2023 can be returned up to 23 January 2024.

This gives you plenty of time to swap any unwanted Christmas presents or if you’ve changed your mind about a sale purchase.

John Lewis’s full returns policy can be found here.

How much is John Lewis delivery?

John Lewis standard delivery is free when you spend £50 and over, and £4.50 for orders under £50.

If you need your item delivered sooner, next-day and named-day delivery options are also available, with prices starting from £7.50.

Customers can also choose to click & collect their order from John Lewis or Waitrose stores, or hundreds of other locations across the UK.

More information about John Lewis’s delivery times and costs can be found here.

John Lewis Boxing Day sale – shop here

Best Black Friday Deals 2023

BLACK Friday and Cyber Monday has passed but there are still some bargains to be had! Here are our top picks from the sales:

*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue

Oodie Hooded Blanket, take up to £50 off – buy from Oodie
Simba Mattress: save up to 55% – buy from Simba
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Refurbished, £167.99 (save £162) – buy from eBay
Shop kids toys at 50% off at shopDisney – shop here
Apple AirPods Pro, £199 (lowest price ever) – buy from Amazon
Finish Ultimate Dishwater Tablets, pack of 180, £31 (save £41) + free gift with purchase – buy here
Bosch Tassimo Coffee Machine, from £44.99 (save £105.95) – buy here
L’OR Coffee Machine Bundle, £59 (save £105) – buy here
Emma Mattress: up to 65% off w/ code THESUN – buy from Emma
Gymshark Elevate Leggings, from £10 with code EXTRA25 – buy from Gymshark
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, £21.99 (save £13) – buy from Amazon

Shop the sales:

Amazon – shop here
John Lewis – shop here

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A Place in the Sun fans rip into couple for ‘taking the p**s’ with ‘insulting’ property stunt

Mamie Serah Mboob — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:08:11 +0000

A PLACE in the Sun fans have slammed a house-hunting couple after they offered way below the asking price of a stunning St Lucia property.

The guests on the show offered the owners of the exotic home £55,000 less than the market price.

Channel 4Andrea and Gary looked to the Caribbean Island of St Lucia for their idyllic sunny holiday home[/caption]

Channel 4Jean helped the couple get their dream home in the end[/caption]

In the latest episode of the Channel 4 property show, expert property Jean Johansson helped house-hunting couple Andrea and Gary find their idyllic sunny holiday home.

The married couple told the presenter that they desired a detached home with plenty of outdoor space.

The property was on sale for an eye-watering £245,000, but the couple only had a maximum budget of £205,000.

The pair started off by offering the owners £190,000, and fans were fuming.

After the episode aired, some show viewers were unimpressed at the couple’s offer and took to X(Twitter) to express their feelings.

One user wrote: “£190,000 cheeky g**!”

Another added: “£190k insulting, not cheeky.”

A third penned: “Not a chance.”

A fourth typed: “Taking the p**s [sic].”

During the episode, Jean showed them a few houses around the beautiful island, but Andrea and Garry fell head over heels for the last property they were taken to, which was a villa with uninterrupted views of Marigot Bay.

The couple were speechless as they were convinced that home was what they were looking for, so they decided to tell Jean they wanted to make an offer, even though it was way above their spending limit.

Gary addressed Jean and said: “Taking everything into account, even though it’s a beautiful property, there’s no air conditioning.

“So that’s a big thing for us we’d like to put some air conditioning in and a few little minor things around the property.

“We’d like to go in at £190,000. You do look surprised, I know. We’re cash buyers, a straight-through process.”

After a few back-and-forths regarding the final price, the couple walked away with a big win after the owner settled for £208,3000, which was £3,000 more than their final offer.

Last week, viewers of the show were also less than impressed after a couple on the show were shown a property by Jean, which they compared to a ‘prison’.

A Place in the Sun continues weekdays on Channel 4 from 4pm.

Channel 4The couple offered a £190,000 for a £245,000[/caption]

Channel 4Jean was shocked by their offer but called the owners to negotiate[/caption]

New rules over drug dubbed ‘new thalidomide’ after medication shown to cause birth defects in babies

Joe Davies — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:07:55 +0000

A DRUG dubbed the “new thalidomide” will face stronger restrictions from January, regulators have announced.

Valproate — an epilepsy drug that has been linked to birth defects — will no longer be offered to new patients under 55 unless no other treatment is effective.

AlamyValproate – dubbed the ‘new thalidomide; – will face stronger restrictions from January[/caption]

The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency announced the changes, with new prescriptions only to be offered if two doctors sign off on them or “reproductive risks do not apply”.

It is the first time the drug has been restricted for men and boys, who could have their fertility impacted by it, research shows.

Dr Alison Cave, of the MHRA, said: “Valproate use in pregnancy carries significant risk of harm to the unborn child and should only be used in girls and women of child-bearing potential if a pregnancy prevention programme is in place.

“It also carries a risk of impaired fertility in males.

“To better protect patients from these harms, we are taking robust regulatory action to ensure greater scrutiny of valproate prescribing.”

She added: “Valproate should only be used when no other treatment is effective.

“If you are a patient on valproate, we ask you to attend any appointments offered over the next year to discuss your treatment plan.

“Please talk to a healthcare professional if you are concerned. No one should stop taking valproate without advice from their specialist.”

Around 625,800 Brits have epilepsy — a condition that affects the brain and causes regular seizures.

Treatments can help people have fewer seizures or stop them completely, with anti-epileptic drugs like valproate often prescribed by doctors.

However, research has shown the drug can also cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women.

The MHRA ruled the drug should no longer be prescribed to women of “childbearing potential” in 2018 because of the risk.

Valproate use in pregnancy carries significant risk of harm to the unborn child
Dr Alison Cave, MHRA

Analysis earlier this year showed it was prescribed to too many women in a “bigger scandal than thalidomide”, according to Henrietta Hughes, patient safety commissioner for England.

Separate studies have also shown the children of men who take it could be at increased risk of having disabilities.

Now, the MHRA has changed the guidance to mean fewer men and women under the age of 55 will receive it.

Health minister Maria Caulfield said: “We are focused on improving how the system listens to patients and healthcare professionals, and our sympathies remain with all those affected by the side effects of sodium valproate.

“These regulatory measures will help to further improve patient safety and ensure valproate is only used when the benefits outweigh the risk.

“I’d encourage anyone affected or concerned to speak with a healthcare professional, including to get further information about the other effective medicines to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder.”

23 Best Beer Advent Calendar 2023 UK, including craft, lager and ale calendars

Lucy Atkins — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:07:28 +0000

CHRISTMAS is fast approaching, but to kick off the festive countdown an advent calendar is a must, and there are plenty to shop, including beer advent calendars.

Beer advent calendars are hugely popular alternative to chocolate or beauty advent calendars, and are a great gift for any beer lovers out there each day, but you want to secure the best beer advent calendars as soon as possible before they sell out and you have to wait another year.

Some of the best beer advent calendars may feature solely your favour tipple, while others may include a variety of brands and flavours, to introduce you to a new beer every day of the week.

There are a whole host of beer websites, including Brewdog as well as Beavertown, and many others.

Typically, beer advent calendars contain 24 unusual, exciting and often award-winning beers, but they can also come in a box of 12.

Sometimes these beers are brewed exclusively for the calendars and are often limited editions giving beer lovers a taste of something new and unique.

Some beer-themed advent calendars include snacks, as well as access to exclusive events, free drinking glasses, and secret online tastings for beer lovers.

Bitters, stouts, IPAs, and pale ales… we want it all. Here’s our line-up of the best beer advent calendars to try this Christmas.

How do we choose the best beer advent calendars?

When it comes to picking out the best beer advent calendars, we consider a few key factors.

Firstly we choose trusted brands with a history of releasing advents that not only provide beers with value but also ones that people have come to know and love in their leisurely drinking time.

Secondly, just being a trusted brand isn’t enough. The calendar has to have a diverse mixture of beers to enhance the overall enjoyment of discovering something new behind each door.

Lastly, we sift through the reviews left by customers as opinions from beer enthusiasts can provide a great insight into how enjoyable a beer advent will be.

Best beer advent calendars at a glance

Best overall beer advent calendar: Beerwolf advent calendar
Best craft beer advent: Beer52 advent calendar
Best lager advent: Traditional Beer Company Lagers of the World Beer Hamper
Best ale advent: BrewDog Advent Calendar
Best IPA Advent: Beavertown Craft Beer Advent Calendar

Brewdog 12 Beers of Christmas

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Brewdog 12 Beers of Christmas, £18 from Brewdog – buy here
More Brewdog advent calendars – shop here

Brewdog is a well known alcoholic beverage brand, and one of the first we think of when we think of beers.

It is music to our ears to learn Brewdog has created another advent calendar filled with tasty tipples for 2023, after the success of previous years.

This festive bundle will see shoppers receive a beer every other day in the countdown to Christmas.

The assortment of beers includes some of the bestselling creations, such as Punk IPA, Hazy Jane and Elvis Juice . Plus, the lucky recipients will also be treated to limited edition beers too.

While some of the beers are suitable for vegans, except for two, this countdown is not for those who are coeliac.

Number of items: 12 Price: £18

The Cornish Market Ultimate Cornish Craft Beer Advent Calendar

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The Cornish Market Ultimate Cornish Craft Beer Advent Calendar, £119.95 from Not On The High Street – buy here
More advent calendars from Not On The High Street – shop here

If you are more interested in a craft beer The Cornish Market has created a unique bundle filled with exactly that.

This bundle features 24 beers made from 12 different Cornish breweries, which is a great way to sample new flavours, beers, and put new IPAs on your radar.

It’s also ideal for those who want to support local, or smaller, businesses by sampling the local tipples.

Some of the breweries relied on to fill this boozy bundle include Verdant, Pipeline, Bluntrock, Lost, Firebrand, Padstow, Goodh, St Ives, Saltings, Lacuna, as well as the Crown & Atlantic.

This bundle is limited so when it sells out that is it, so you will want to be quick to not miss out.

Number of items: 24 Price: £119.95 Dimensions: H47 x W32 x D28cm

MixPixie 12 Beers Of Christmas Advent Box

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Mixpixie 12 Beers Of Christmas Advent Box, £55 from Not On The High Street – buy here
More advent calendars from Not On The High Street – shop here

We love a beer, advent calendars, and a combination of both with an affordable price tag, which MixPixie has delivered with the 12 Beers of Christmas advent.

This bundle features 12 varied pale ales from numerous brands, including Hobgoblin, Spitire, Thirsty Ferret, Cellarhead, Pedigree, Firecatcher, Banks, Wainright, Cumberland and Bishop’s Finger.

Some may have tried and tested the pale ales from this labels, but others may not, either way it’s the perfect way to find a new tipple or discover new flavours you may not usually request at a bar.

The best part with this advent calendar is you can personalise the festive countdown, which is an extra special touch well worth doing especially if it is a gift for someone else.

Shoppers are pleased with this purchase, and the “good variety of beers.”

Dimensions: 321 X 239 X 220mm Number of items: 12 Price: £55

Revl’s 12 Beers of Christmas

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Revl’s 12 Beers of Christmas, £35 from Revl – buy here
More advent calendars from Revl – shop here

Revl has heard our cries for an innovative advent calendar, filled with beer, and for an affordable price tag, as there are rarely any boozy bundles retailing for this £35 price tag.

The festive countdown means you can slurp on a beer every other day in December, or bank the bundle until Christmas day or festive parties.

However, if you don’t wish to share the variety of beers inside this advent we don’t blame you.

Inside shoppers can find SALT Jute, Sharp’s Offshore and Doom Bar Ale, as well as Franciscan Well Rebel Red Ale, plus many more.

There are 12 cans hiding behind each door, plus you can also shop glasses, as well as other gift sets and bundles, from Revl just in case you need to fully upgrade your home bar.

Dimensions: Number of items: 12 Price: £35

Beavertown Advent Calendar

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Beavertown Craft Advent Calendar, £69 from Beavertown – buy here

Founded by the son of Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, Beavertown is arguably one of the most recognisable craft breweries, thanks to its distinctive illustrations and popular drinks, including Neck Oil and Gamma Ray.

This year’s Craft Calendar has arrived, and it’s even better than before, with 24 full-size cans of bestselling and exclusive beers.

Available to pre-order now for delivery in November, the advent includes a variety of festive beers, and a special pint glass, alongside a Christmas decoration that’ll look perfect on any tree.

You can find out more information about what’s inside the Beavertown Brewery beer advent here, but it’s the perfect pick for any craft beer lover.

Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 24 x 330ml cans Type of Beer: Craft

A Very Thornbridge Christmas Advent Calendar

A Very Thornbridge Christmas Advent Calendar, £90 from Thornbridge Brewery – buy here

Experience an exquisite craft beer journey with Thornbridge’s best.

With 25 different beers, there’s no way you won’t be feeling the Christmas spirit for the duration of December.

If you’re running short on Christmas decorations, the calendar doubles as a tree as you assemble it day by day after sipping on your incredible range of beer.

If you’ve bought a Thornbridge Christmas calendar before, you’ll be pleased to know that one thing that hasn’t changed is the range of beer. This year they’ve included 12x330ml, 5x440ml, 6x500ml and 2x375ml Barrel beers.

If that’s not enough, the ABVs range from 3.8% to 13%, so expect that warm Christmas feeling.

Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 25 Type of Beer: Barrel-aged beer

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Beerwulf Advent Calendar

Beerwulf Calendar, £89.99 from Beerwulf – buy here

Beer retailer Beerwulf has joined the festivities and produced a beer-y good advent calendar of its own – available to order now, with free delivery.

Chock full of 24 extra special beers from unique brewers, Beerwulf promises this is its best calendar yet – with some exclusive beers brewed by the likes of Amsterdam’s sister-founded Gebrouwen Door Vrouwen and Middelburg-based brewmasters, the Kees brewery.

Each brewery places its best beers to ensure you capture the spirit of Christmas.

After working on it all year, with exciting collabs hidden inside, Beerwulf has announced that there are over 12 different styles to boast, with the full sneak peek available to see here.

The contents include beers from all over the world, including Belgium, the Netherlands and Japan.

Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 24 beers Type of Beer: mixed

Personalised Lager Beer Christmas Advent Calendar

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Personalised Lager Beer Christmas Advent Calendar, £90 from Not on The High Street – buy here

If you’re looking to get an advent as a gift, you’ll love the Personalised Larger Beer Calendar.

While there may not be a better way to show someone you appreciate them than a calendar containing 24 hand-selected flavourful lagers from globally renowned brands, you can add a touch of personalisation to show you really care.

You can add their name to the box as long as it is 12 characters or under with a cute Christmas message to wish them the best.

If you’ve got more to tell the recipient of the calendar, you also have 255 characters to send your best wishes for the Christmas season.

Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 24 Type of Beer: Mixed

British Beer Calendar

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British Beer Calendar, £97.50 from Not on The High Street– buy here

For British beer fans, this 24-window advent calendar contains a mixture of bottles and cans to inspire and indulge.

Chock full of favourites – and surprises – from independent breweries across Britain, such as Magic Rock in Huddersfield, Thornbridge in Derbyshire and Sambrooks in London.

Great as a gift for friends or yourself, and if you want to order it now, you have the option to delay your delivery to arrive on or just before a specific date.

Dimensions: N/A. Number of items: 24 Type of Beer: Craft Beer

Gluten-Free Craft Beer Advent Calendar

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Gluten-Free Craft Beer Advent Calendar, £79.95 from Beer Hunter – buy here

No need to miss out on the boozy spirit of the Christmas countdown because you have an intolerance.

Beer Hunter has answered the call of all Beer enthusiasts with a Gluten allergy or intolerance by compiling a snazzy Advent Calendar that’s packed with 24 hand-picked frosty cold Gluten-free craft beers allowing you to expand your beer pallet on the run-up to Christmas Day.

Some of the choices behind each door consist of IPAs, Pale Ales, Pilsners, Lagers and Seasonal Specials.

Calendars will be dispatched from the 21st of November, arriving on the 1st of December, so you can start the countdown the right way.

Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 24 Type of Beer: Mixed

Alcohol-Free Craft Beer Advent Calendar

Beer Hunter

Alcohol-Free Craft Beer Advent Calendar, £69.95 from Beer Hunter – buy here

Want the taste of your favourite beers without the possibility of a hangover?

There’s something for everyone this Christmas, and those who don’t drink alcohol have a great alternative if they still want to knock back a cold one.

Sample the Christmas spirit and delve into some of the most popular craft beers without breaking your sober streak with 24-hand picked alcohol-free craft beers from around the globe.

If you’re getting it as a gift for someone, you can also add a 100-character message to the calendar to make it just that little more special.

Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 24 Type of Beer: Mixed alcohol-free craft beer

Beer Countdown Advent Calendar

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Beer Countdown Advent Calendar, £129.95 from Not On The High Street – buy here

Spend the month of December merrily sampling 24 delicious beers with the help of this charming advent calendar.

Behind each of the 24 windows hides a bottle of hand-picked beer to invigorate your taste buds.

This present-shaped calendar is available to purchase now, with delivery in just two days, so get cracking on your way to having a ‘beery’ Christmas.

If you’re looking to order it now, it will arrive in time for Christmas free of charge.

It currently holds a perfect five-star rating with a reviewer whose husband is a ‘bit of a beer connoisseur’ and ‘loving it’, so if you’re giving it as a gift, it sounds like you’re pretty safe with this choice.

Dimensions: 35x48x21cm Number of items: 24 Type of Beer: Mixed

Star Wars Original Stormtrooper Beer Advent Calendar

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Star Wars Original Stormtrooper Beer Advent Calendar, £49 from Menkind – buy here

Star Wars fan and also an avid beer lover? We found the best of both worlds with this stormtrooper beer calendar.

An absolutely unique Christmas calendar perfect for dads or movie fans. The contents are as interesting as the packaging.

from Galactic pale ale all the way to Lightspeed Pilsner, there’s a StaWars-themed drink for everyone. To sweeten the deal, you also get a pack of snacks to pair.

The only question you may have is, what would they pour their galactic beers into? Luckily, it also comes with an iconic stormtrooper glass and beer mats to keep your tables stain-free.

Dimensions: N/A Number of products: 18 Type of Beer: Ale

Beer & Snacks Advent Calendar

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Beer & Snacks Advent Calendar, £80 from John Lewis – buy here

Beer is best accompanied by a few snacks, and the John Lewis Advent is a great choice for anyone looking for a little nibble to go with their festive bottle.

You have 24 days of mystery to discover; you’ll be greeted with one of 14 330ml glass bottles ranging from Toast Craft Lagers to Twisted Golden Ales.

While the other days, when maybe you need a break from the festive drinking, you’ll be delighted with the selection of nuts, crisps and pretzels, some of the best snacks to accompany anything alcoholic should you want to wait a few days and pair them together.

Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 24 Type of Beer: Larger and Ale mix

The Snaffling Pig Co. Pork Crackling and Beer Advent Calendar

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The Snaffling Pig Co. Pork Crackling and Beer Advent Calendar, £67.95 from The Snaffling Pig Co. – buy here

Pick up a Christmas gem like this one from The Snaffling Pig Co., which not only includes 12 cans of beer but also 12 bags of award-winning pork crackling.

Behind the 24 windows, you’ll find three varieties of pork crackling – Low & Slow BBQ, Marvellous Maple and Perfectly Salted – as well as Snaffling Pig beer cans in Twisted Tail Pale Ale, Mighty Swine Lager and Wild Hog Helles.

It’s also worth noting that Snaffling has brewed 3 exclusive beers just for this advent calendar, so if you want to try, you’ll have to get your hands on the calendar for now.

If you’re looking for an item to pair with it, you can also grab their case of 6 popped pork for an extra £5.95.

Dimensions: 46.8×27.2×12.6cm Number of items: 24 Type of Beer: Pilsner and Ale mix

Seven Bro7hers Advent Calendar

Seven Bro7hers Calendar, £69.95 from Seven Bro7hers – buy here

Tastebuds more on the adventurous side? This craft advent calendar is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the festive season while picking up some new favourites.

Get ready for a surprise mix of a selection of 440ml and 330ml cans; swing open the door in the morning and leave it to chill, ready for you to come home to enjoy that Christmas cheer.

They’re currently up for pre-order, so secure yours now to avoid disappointment.

Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 24 Type of Beer: TBA

BrewDog Advent Calendar

BrewDog Advent Calendar, £49.95 from BrewDog – buy here

When it comes to the best beer advent calendars around, BrewDog is an annual favourite for many beer lovers.

The brand is known for its exciting flavour combos (marshmallow and chocolate stout layer cake beer, anyone?) and its commitment to sustainability.

This advent calendar is packed with 24 craft beers, including five popular launches and five advent calendar exclusives, so you’re in for a fantastic treat.

If you like surprises, you can look forward to cracking open each can at the end of the day or can spoil the surprise here.

Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 24 beers and one glass Type of Beer: Mixed

Siren Craft Brew Advent Calendar

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Siren Craft Brew Advent Calendar, £90 – buy here

The contents of this calendar from Berkshire Brewery, Siren Craft Brew, are still a secret, but if you simply can’t wait until December, you can email the company now and ask them.

There are 24 cans to get you in the Christmas spirit, including festive favourites, new friends and exclusives.

Pre-order now for delivery from mid-November.

Adding to the festive cheer, you or the person you purchase it for also get an additional £10 voucher for the store.

Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 24 Type of Beer: Craft Beer

Traditional Beer Company Lagers of the World Beer Hamper

Enjoy 12 tasty beers from around the globe

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Traditional Beer Company Lagers Of the World Case of 12 Bottled Beers, £34.99 from Amazon – buy here

Okay, so this isn’t an advent calendar as such, but beer-obsessives will be just as happy with a larger world tour courtesy of this Festive Beer Hamper by the Traditional Beer Company, available on Amazon.

Inside are 12 lagers from 11 different countries around the world, including Germany, USA, Italy, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Czech Republic, India, Japan, Spain and Jamaica.

It’s not crafty as such, with pretty mainstream favourites like Coors, Corona, and Cobra, but it’s a great way to share a budget-friendly, festive beer with mates this year.

With a 4.6-star rating on Amazon, you can be sure there’s not a drop of these bottles left come Christmas Customers call it a ‘great gift’ with another praising it for being a ‘nice gift for beer lovers’.

Dimensions: 27.5x26x22.5cm Number of items: 12 Type of Beer: Larger

Menkind Advent Calendar

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Menkind Advent Calendar, £89 from Menkind – buy here

Raise your glass or bottle with 24 craft beers, an absolute brew lover’s dream, and partake in 24 different beers, from IPAs and Stout to Pilsner and Largers.

If you want a sneak peek at what’s in store, you’ll be getting the Thornbridge Lukas Helles Lager, Cold Bath Brewing Co. Pilsner, Alechemy Brewery Talisman Lager and Harviestoun Brewery Old Engine Oil Black Ale, just to name a few.

If you want to know the entire contents, head on over to Menkind for the entire rundown so as to not spoil the surprise here.

Dimensions: N/ANumber of items: 24 Type of Beer: Craft

Black Sheep Brewery Black Sheep Calendar

Black Sheep Brewery

Black Sheep Calendar, £65 from Black Sheep Brewery – buy here

While plenty of breweries have been taken over by drinks giants (like Beavertown, above), North Yorkshire’s Black Sheep Brewery has remained fiercely independent – an ethos that can be traced back to the 90s, when black sheep of the family, Paul Theakston, left his family brewery after it was bought out.

If that’s a backstory you can get behind, then make sure to check out Black Sheep’s advent calendar, which is filled with award-winning beers plus some new limited-edition brews.

While it’s the perfect gift for beer lovers, nobody can blame you if you decide to keep it for yourself, as 24 award-winning beers sound a little too good to give up and not try for yourself.

It’s available in a red and black or green design, with a bottle or can of Black Sheep or York Brewery beer behind each of the 24 doors.

Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 24 Type of Beer: Mixed Black Sheep bottles

Beer52 Craft Beer Advent Calendar

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Beer52 Craft Beer Advent Calendar, £64.99 from – buy here

Enjoy an international journey through craft beers from 17 different countries with this advent calendar from Beer52.

There are 18 different styles behind the 24 windows, all from a hand-picked selection of microbreweries – and you can sample them all in the accompanying tasting glass.

You could even win a free beer (or case of beer) with the hidden scratch card in every calendar.

Dimensions: 45x46x18 Number of items: 24 Type of Beer: Mixed

Dry Drinker’s Enchanted Alcohol-Free Beer Advent Calendar

Dry Drinker’s Enchanted Alcholol-Free Beer Advent Calendar

Dry Drinker’s Enchanted Alchohol-Free Beer Advent Calendar, £77.76 from Dry Drinkers – pre-order here

There is no longer a need to miss out on the taste of a pint if you’re going teetotal.

No matter your preferred beer style, there’s something for everyone in the box. From hoppy holiday treats to merry marvels, nobody has to feel left out.

If you’re looking for even more of a reason to grab a sober box, if you preorder one now, you’ll get 20% off your order and an extra £5 voucher towards your next order.

Dimensions: N/A Number of products: 24 Type of Beer: Alcohol-free mixed.

What is a beer advent calendar?

Imagine a typical chocolate advent calendar; replace it with beer, and you’ve got it.

A beer advent calendar typically has 24 doors to open in the days leading up to Christmas, starting on 1st December.

Many calendars include a varied selection of craft beers made by independent breweries, so a beer advent calendar is a fantastic way for aficionados to try new flavours and expand their beer palette.

Where to buy beer advent calendars

Online is your best bet for tracking down the ideal calendars with the most varied selection of beers.

Most can be purchased directly from the brewers themselves, but certain online retailers do stock them, and we have a list if you’d like to hunt for yourself.

How much do beer advent calendars cost?

The best-value calendars generally start at around £50, with prices rising up to around £80.

For advent calendars with lots of extra products, like glasses and snacks, and that contain bigger bottles of beer, prices can sometimes climb up to around £120, as seen with some of the ones we found.

What to look for in a beer advent calendar

Think about your budget and find a beer advent calendar that fits within it.

Consider the type of beer you like and if there are any particular breweries you favour – if so, see if they produce their own advent calendar.

What is the best beer advent calendar for 2023?

With so many great options to choose from, it all comes down to personal preference – and of course, how much you want to spend.

For instance, you might want to go for a household name like BrewDog, whose annual calendar always goes down a treat with beer fans.

For something more affordable, the Traditional Beer Company’s Festive Beer Hamper is a great calendar alternative, while the Bier Company’s Ultimate Craft Beer Advent Calendar is a complete showstopper at nearly a metre high – plus the £50 saving is far too good to miss.

Currys Boxing Day deals 2023: Top discounts to shop now

Laura Mulley — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:07:06 +0000

CURRYS sale is the go-to for all your technology needs, but great tech can sometimes have a steep price tag, making the Currys Boxing Day deals and January sale a great time to shop.

So if you want to plan your shopping in advance, read on as we’ve got everything you need to know about Currys’ 2023 Boxing Day deals.

What to expect in the Currys Boxing Day sale

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Currys Boxing Day sale – shop here

With expert advice and a huge range of big-name brands to choose from, Currys is the place to shop for electricals big and small, from phones and computers to washing machines and vacuum cleaners.

And the post-Christmas sales are the perfect time to shop, as you can make some huge savings on what are usually quite expensive purchases.

Last year we saw top products from popular brands like Samsung, Philips and Fitbit slashed in price at the end of 2022, and we’re expecting to see similar unmissable deals this year too.

Here’s everything we know about the 2023 Currys Boxing Day sale so far, and what offers you can already shop…

Best Currys Boxing Day deals live now

We’ll have to wait a little longer until we find out exactly what’s included in Currys’ big end-of-year sale.

But if you’re looking for savings on Christmas presents (or just fancy treating yourself ahead of December 25) and need an appliance urgently then you’re in luck, as we’ve spotted some great savings already live online.

Small kitchen appliances

Kitchenaid 5KCM1209BOB Filter Coffee Machine, £1245 (Was £169) – buy here
Daewoo Argyle Collection SDA1823 2-Slice Toaster, £24.99 (Was £29.99) – buy here
Bisell PowerFresh SlimSteam 2234E Steam Mop, £118.97 (Was £159) – buy here
Tassimo by Bosch Happy TAS1001GB Coffee Machine, £34.99 (Was £106.99) – buy here

Large kitchen appliances

Hoover HBRUP 160 NKE Integrated Undercounter Fridge, £299 (Was £349) – buy here
Bosch Series 8 HBG674BS1B Electric Pyrolytic Oven, £869 (Was £999) – buy here
Beko Pro CFB1G3686W 60/40 Fridge Freezer, £429.97 (Was £479) – buy here
Hisense WFGE10141VM 10 kg 1400 rpm Washing Machine, £389.97 (Was £429) – buy here
Miele KFN 7714 F Integrated 70/30 Fridge Freezer, £1,179 (Was £1,279) – buy here

Computing

HP Pavilion 14-dv0569sa 14″ Laptop, £279.97 (Was £339) – buy here
ASUS CX15 15.6″ Chromebook, £169 (Was £329) – buy here
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15.6″ 2 in 1 Laptop, £1,099.97 (Was £1,549) – buy here
Pebble Gear Toy Story 4 7″ Kids Tablet, £59.99 (Was £99.99) – buy here
Brother HL-1212W All In Box Monochrome Wireless Laser Printer Bundle, £160.89 (Was £189) – buy here

Smart and audio

Ring Alarm (2nd gen) 5 Piece Security Kit, £139.97 (Was £219) – buy here
Ring Alarm Keypad, £19.97 (Was £22) – buy here
Yale Connected Key Tag – Twin Pack, £3.97 (Was £6.49) – buy here
Fossil Gen 6 FTW6080 Smart Watch, £179.97 (Was £229) – buy here
Arlo AVD2001B Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free, £69.97 (Was £179.99) – buy here

When does the Currys Boxing Day sale end?

Despite its name, nowadays Boxing Day sales usually continue on to New Year’s Day and into January, and we’d expect Currys’ sale to be the same.

On the plus side, this gives you longer to shop these bargains, with the potential for prices to be lowered even more as time goes on – but remember that popular items are likely to sell out when they’re at a cheaper price.

Currys Boxing Day sale – shop here

What Currys Boxing Day deals to expect

While details of Currys’ Boxing Day sale haven’t been released yet, if past years are anything to go by, we can expect to see some massive savings across the Currys website and in-store, making it a great time to shop for electricals and appliances.

Whether you’re looking for TVs or toasters, computers or coffee machines, we bet you’ll be able to find something for less than its usual price.

Keep checking back here as we’ll update this page with all the best Boxing Day deals as soon as we see them.

What is Currys’ Christmas returns policy?

Currys has extended its normal 30-day returns window over the Christmas period, and now any items bought between 1 November and 24 December 2023 can be returned or exchanged up until 23 January 2024.

The items can be opened for inspection but they mustn’t have been used, and remember to keep hold of your receipt.

You can check delivery dates and return information here.

How much is Currys delivery?

Currys’ delivery charges depend on how big your item is; for small items, standard delivery is £3.99 and free on orders over £40, whereas delivery for large items costs £20.

There’s also the option to click & collect your order from one of almost 300 stores nationwide, which can save you the cost of delivery.

Full details can be found online on Currys’ delivery information page.

Currys Boxing Day sale – shop here

Best Black Friday Deals 2023

BLACK Friday and Cyber Monday has passed but there are still some bargains to be had! Here are our top picks from the sales:

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Oodie Hooded Blanket, take up to £50 off – buy from Oodie
Simba Mattress: save up to 55% – buy from Simba
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Refurbished, £167.99 (save £162) – buy from eBay
Shop kids toys at 50% off at shopDisney – shop here
Apple AirPods Pro, £199 (lowest price ever) – buy from Amazon
Finish Ultimate Dishwater Tablets, pack of 180, £31 (save £41) + free gift with purchase – buy here
Bosch Tassimo Coffee Machine, from £44.99 (save £105.95) – buy here
L’OR Coffee Machine Bundle, £59 (save £105) – buy here
Emma Mattress: up to 65% off w/ code THESUN – buy from Emma
Gymshark Elevate Leggings, from £10 with code EXTRA25 – buy from Gymshark
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, £21.99 (save £13) – buy from Amazon

Shop the sales:

Amazon – shop here
John Lewis – shop here

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Amazon device deals: Save up to 60% on Amazon Alexa devices

Matt Breen — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:15 +0000

BLACK Friday and Cyber Monday are now over, but Amazon still has a few deals lurking around, and some of the best are on its own smart tech.

We’ve rounded up the best Amazon device deals below, including the latest Fire TVs, Kindles, Fire Sticks, Fire tablets, Echo devices, Echo Shows, and more.

Don’t miss these great Amazon device deals

Amazon device deals – shop here

Black Friday has come to a close, so many deals are now gone from the site. However, there are still a few gems to be found in the aftermath of the big event.

So if you’re planning to upgrade your smart home setup, or you’re looking for a new tablet or e-reader, you can still grab one for a lower price.

Amazon is one of the best places to head for smart home tech, especially its hugely popular Echo devices and Fire streaming sticks.

This year it launched its own range of smart TVs – perhaps the most exciting offer we’d spotted was the Prime-only 73% discount on the 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV, which had fallen to just £149.99.

Fire TVs and streaming sticks: from £21.99 – shop here
Fire tablets: from £44.99 – shop here
Kindles: from £69.99 – shop here
Ring doorbells and smart security: from £17.99 – shop here

We’ve seen some great deals during Prime events on Amazon’s subscriptions, too: book-lovers can enjoy 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for £9.49 right now.

Amazon device deals

1. Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) + Ring Outdoor Camera, £169.99 (was £189.98) – buy from Amazon

Get Amazon’s indoor Ring Camera for 40% less in the Device Sale

Ring hit the market with an absolute splash before being purchased by Amazon back in 2018 – its line of video doorbells and other home security devices are hugely popular.

Not only does the indoor Ring camera offer a 24-hour video feed from inside your home to your phone, but it can also be paired with an Echo Dot, which will act as a two-way intercom.

Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) + Ring Outdoor Camera, £169.99 (was £189.98) – buy from Amazon

2. Echo Show 8, (2nd generation) £59.99 (was £119.99) – buy from Amazon

Here’s an absolute bargain: the second-gen Echo Show 8 has now fallen to its lowest price ever.

The Show line does everything a standard Echo does but brings a screen into the mix: you can use it to stream shows, follow cooking videos on YouTube and make video calls too, making your Alexa experience all the more interactive

Unsurprisingly, they’ve always been noticeably pricier than both Echos and Echo Dots – which is why you should definitely pick up this 2021 release at this all-time low price.

13. Echo Show 8, (2nd generation) £59.99 (was £119.99) – buy from Amazon

3. Amazon eero Pro mesh Wi-Fi 5 router system, £299.99 (was £364.12) – buy from Amazon

Get Wi-Fi in every corner of your home with this multipack booster pack

If you have patchy Wi-Fi areas in your home or no-go zones that mean you’ll lose connection, what you need is a Wi-Fi router system, which will bring coverage to all corners of your property.

The Amazon eero Pro connects to your existing modem to bring up to 160 sq.m of fast, reliable Wi-Fi across all areas, so you can wave goodbye to those no-go zones.

Right now, you can save a whopping 17% on this three-pack, now going for under £300.

Amazon eero Pro mesh Wi-Fi 5 router system, £299.99 (was £364.12) – buy from Amazon

4. Get months of FREE Amazon subscriptions

While saving on Amazon’s devices, you can also bag some great freebies too.

Amazon often offers free trial periods on its subscription services to entice new customers.

So there is plenty to enjoy away from the item deals.

Right now, you can get 2 months of free Kindle Unlimited, meaning you can read or listen to as many titles as you like and continue to save.

Music lovers can test-run the Amazon Music Unlimited membership and enjoy 30 days of free listening.

So you can stream all your favourite ad-free music, get unlimited access to any song, and you can even listen offline.

30-day FREE trial Amazon Music Unlimited – sign up here
2 months FREE Kindle Unlimited – sign up here

There are plenty more amazing deals to be had, be sure to head to our Amazon hub to find out more.

Don’t miss our pick of the best SIM-only deals this month.

Or if you’re hunting for a handset, there’s also our round-up of the best iPhone deals.

And if you’re on the hunt for a new television, our best UK TV deals page is essential.

I was fined £8,000 for cutting down trees in my own garden – they were making my dog ill… I was protecting my family

James Halpin — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:58:57 +0000

A RACEHORSE owner has been stung with a £9000 fine after cutting down trees in his back garden that gave his dog diabetes.

Ismail Elmagdoub, 39, has been convicted of cutting down protected trees on his property after apples were falling to the ground and being eaten by his dog, making the pooch sick.

Elmagdoub’s back garden where the apple trees were felled

Elmagdoub also said the trees, which were at the back of his 120-foot garden, were attracting wasps and his daughter had been stung.

“I didn’t realise that my garden fence was also the boundary of the conservation area,” Elmagdoub told MailOnline.

“The trees were about 8ft from the boundary – we’d had a few wasp nests up there and my daughter had been stung. My dog developed diabetes as a result of eating the apples.

“I’ve never been in trouble with the law before and it wasn’t a pleasant experience (going to court).”

Elmagdoub pleaded guilty on Monday at Cheltenham Magistrates Court after the council brought charges against him for the felling.

In March 2023, Elmagdoub contracted to have the three apple trees felled at his Blockley, Gloucestershire, property but didn’t give the council any notice.

But, a witness alerted the Cotswold District Council to the felling when they saw the contractor beginning work.

“Despite raising concerns with the contractor and the homeowner, their concerns were dismissed and the trees were cut down,” a council spokesperson said.

The apple trees were thought to have been 60 years old and historic mapping shows the area to have been an orchard from 1891.

Elmagdoub’s back garden also sits within the Blockley Conservation Area, which meant he needed council approval before the felling.

The prosecution was brought by Cotswold District Council’s Heritage and Conservation Team.

Elmagdoub was fined £4224 and ordered to pay an additional £2970 in costs and a victim surcharge of £1690, a total of £8884.

The businessman apologised and stated that he ‘acted without thought’ and that he is keen to work with the Council’s Tree Officer.

Robert Weaver, Chief Executive of Cotswold District Council, said: “Preserving our natural heritage is a shared responsibility, and we encourage residents to engage with us to ensure sustainable decision-making.

“The outcome of this case underscores the importance of engaging with the council to ensure we protect and enhance our shared environment for future generations.”

Elmagdoub was a total of £8884 after a witness alerted the council

People complain Spotify Wrapped ‘not showing up’ and hard to find but two tricks can unlock it instantly

Sean Keach — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:57:09 +0000

IT’S that time of year again: Spotify Wrapped is here – but some music fans just can’t find it.

Listeners flock to social media to share their yearly music report, but some are feeling left out.

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SpotifyThere are several ways to view Spotify Wrapped this year[/caption]

Dozens of posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, reveal how listeners can’t seem to find the feature.

One user tweeted: “Where is my Spotify Wrapped I got scammed.”

Another said: “Guys help me where do I find the stupid Spotify Wrapped.”

A different user posted: “Now where’s my Spotify Wrapped hm? Where is it? Why isn’t it showing up?”

Another said: “Where do I see my Spotify Wrapped??? I can’t find it.”

And one fearful user added: “I’m scared why I still can’t find my Spotify Wrapped.”

Thankfully it’s very easy to find Spotify Wrapped if you follow the right steps.

How to find your Spotify Wrapped

There are two things you absolutely must do first.

Before anything, go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and ensure you’re using the latest version of the app.

If there any updates, install them – that’s official advice from Spotify.

And secondly, quit the app and relaunch it.

This will make sure you’re seeing the most up-to-date content in the app.

When you launch the Spotify app, you might see a prompt.

There should be a large Spotify Wrapped feed on your Home Screen – you may need to scroll to see it.

For the first time this year, it’s also possible to visit Spotify Wrapped in a web browser with a link.

Just go to:

Spotify.com/Wrapped

What’s inside Spotify Wrapped?

There’s a Me in 2023 section that reveals the streaming habit that “defined your music listening this year”.

You’ll also see Sound Town, which matches you to a specific city based on what you listen to.

Your Top 5 Genres will reveal what kinds of music you spent the most time listening to.

And the Top 5 Artists panel will also show you the month that your listening peaked for each musician, band or orchestra.

There’s also a Your Artist Messages section to let you “hear from one of your top artists”.

What if you don’t use Spotify?

If you’re not a Spotify listener then you naturally won’t have a Spotify Wrapped.

But there’s a great alternative for Apple Music fans: Apple Music Replay.

Just go to the Apple Music app on your iPhone and look for the Listen Now tab.

Then go to Replay and tap it – you’ll be whisked away to the Apple Music website with your full yearly report.

A second simpler option is to just click the following link: replay.music.apple.com

This will take you directly to the Replay in your web browser.

You’ll need to sign in unless you were already logged in within your web browser.

Amazon Fire TV Stick owners are realizing they’re making ‘port mistake’ that causes connection issues

Charlotte Edwards — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:56:52 +0000

An accessory that comes with Fire Sticks can improve your TV experience

THE way your Amazon Fire TV Stick is plugged into your TV can affect its performance.

If you’re struggling with your connection issues or the Fire Stick getting too hot, you may want to reconsider your setup.

GettyTry using the Fire Stick extender that comes with your device[/caption]

According to PC Mag, using the HDMI extender that comes with Fire Sticks could solve these issues.

The 3-inch is designed to make it easier for you to plug and unplug the USB-shaped device into the TV.

PC Mag claims: ‘It makes it easier to plug and unplug the Fire TV Stick, easier to connect to the network, and in my experience, even keeps the device cooler.”

Amazon advises: “Use the HDMI extender cable if it’s difficult to plug the Stick into the TV’s HDMI port.”

Fire Sticks come with three other accessories including the Alexa Voice Remote, a USB cable, a power adapter, and AAA batteries you can use for the remote.

HOW TO SET UP AMAZON FIRE TV STICK

Issues with your Fire Stick can arise from a poor setup.

Amazon states the correct way to use your Fire Stick on its website.

Starting at the basics, you’ll need all the in-box accessories, a TV with a HDMI port, an Amazon account, and a wireless internet connection.

Make sure you put batteries in the remote.

Then, connect the USB cable to your power adapter and the Fire Stick.

Plug in the Fire Stick to your TV’s HDMI port or use your extender as mentioned above.

You’ll need to plug the power adapter into the wall.

Don’t plug the USB cable directly into your TV.

Switch on your TV and select the correct HDMI input using the remote that came with your TV.

You’ll see onscreen instructions that will help you connect to your Wi-Fi and download any updates.

Next, you’ll need to sign into your Amazon account and follow the instructions.

Who is England rugby star Owen Farrell’s wife Georgie and do they have any children?

Kieran Davies — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:56:00 +0000

ENGLAND rugby star Owen Farrell married his long-term girlfriend Georgie in a lavish ceremony in 2018 – and his latest career announcement suggests that he will be spending more time with her.

The fly-half captain has confirmed that he will not be a part of England’s Six Nations squad after taking a break from rugby to prioritise his mental health.

Owen Farrell and his wife Georgie after a Saracens game

And it means he and his wife Georgie can spend more time together as Farrell will NOT be playing at the Six Nations 2024.

Who is England rugby star Owen Farrell’s wife Georgie?

Despite being the partner of such a high-profile rugby star such as Owen Farrell, his wife Georgie is a very private person.

So much so, the only pictures she has shared of the couple together on any social media platform was at their wedding.

She often goes to game to support her now husband, often joining him on the pitch after games but still, very little is known about her.

Georgie Farrell is on Instagram but her account is private, much like herself, just with a mere 320 followers.

The only way you would happen to get to know her any better would be if you were to stumble into her on a dog walk.

When did Owen Farrell and Georgie get married?

The pair tied the knot in the summer of 2018.

It seems from England teammates that the ceremony was attended by a lot of players from his time spent in rugby union and rugby league with lots of Wigan players attending.

Danny Care recalls a story where ex-Wigan player and club legend Denis Bets where he insisted he and Chris Ashton hit him with ten short tackles there and then at the wedding reception in the evening.

It results in ruined suits as they hit the Wigan legend with a series of alcohol and testosterone fuelled tackles.

Do Owen Farrell and Georgie have any children?

The happy couple have two children, both boys.

Tommy was born in March 2019, while his younger brother Freddie was born in March 2021.

They also have a dog called Ron, who Georgie enjoys taking for long walks during her very private personal life.

What is Owen Farrell’s net worth?

While figures vary wildly as with most things online, it is thought that Owen Farrell has a net worth of in the region of £1.5m.

Of course, he also has a very famous father in the shape of Ireland head coach Andy Farrell.

With the World Cup coming up in France this winter, he will be hoping he can put in a good showing with his dad’s Ireland side much fancied to go all the way in the tournament.

They currently sit at number one in the world rankings and are leading the way in the current Guinness Six Nations table.

I’m a savvy mum & I’ve found the best £8 buy to keep Christmas magic alive after the kids open their presents

Paige Beresford — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:53:56 +0000

A SAVVY mum has found the best bargain buy to help keep the magic alive for kids at Christmas time after they open their presents.

Katie Cartwright, from Leven, Fife, was excited to tell fellow mums about her £8 Amazon buy that will keep the whole family entertained this festive season.

TIKTOK (@HOME_WITH_KATIE)Katie was excited to tell people about Santa’s Lost Wallet[/caption]

TIKTOK (@HOME_WITH_KATIE)The wallet came with fake bank notes[/caption]

And she was so impressed that she said she felt like she was going to be more excited in the morning of the big than her kids would be.

The mum-of-two bought a festive set from Amazon to create Santa’s lost wallet for her little ones.

The idea behind it is that Santa ‘accidentally’ leaves behind his wallet containing some Christmas trinkets while dropping off the gifts.

And the kids get to find all the goodies before receiving a postcard from Santa a few days later telling them to keep it.

In a recent clip on TikTok (@home_with_katie), Katie said: “So everybody, I thought I’d show you what has arrived. I’m absolutely buzzing and I can’t wait to show you.

“My kids are six and seven and I know I’ve not got a lot of years left in the magical Santa Claus.

“So I ordered this from Amazon and the idea behind it is once they open all the presents and it’s time to tidy up, Santa has accidentally left his wallet under the tree.

“And obviously inside it has all these little goodies – so you’ve got a photo of Mrs Claus, we have a North Pole pay bankcard, which is exactly like a bankcard signed by the man himself, and also a driver’s license, and again it’s exactly like the quality of a driver’s license and on the back, it shows you what he’s allowed to drive.

“It also comes with Bank of Reindeer Land, so it’s got these bank notes inside and the quality is great.

“And then also inside it comes with a Reindeer Express receipt… I think that is brilliant.

“And then it comes with a North Pole lottery receipt and you can scan this barcode which I think is awesome.”

Katie then goes on to explain the second part of it, adding: “And then it comes with this postcard.

“So a few days later you post this through the postbox… I cannot wait for the magic on Christmas Day.

“Seeing their faces when they find out that Santa has left his wallet.”

Katie bought all of the items separately on Amazon for £11 – or there are other versions of its contents available for £2.99.

Then all you need is a wallet, which can be as cheap as £4.49 from the online retailer.

Or if you have a spare one at home then all you’ll need to fork out is £2.99.

Katie also explains that the full set is also available to buy for £15.99 on TikTok Shop.

She added: “I can’t wait – I think I’m more excited than they’re going to be”.

TIKTOK (@HOME_WITH_KATIE)There is also a postcard for the kids the following days[/caption]

TIKTOK (@HOME_WITH_KATIE)And it has Santa’s driving license[/caption]

TIKTOK (@HOME_WITH_KATIE)Santa also has a bank card in his wallet[/caption]

Jamie Lynn Spears QUITS I’m A Celebrity ‘on medical grounds’ – after rocky start to jungle life and days of tears

Fay Leyfield — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:53:16 +0000

Jamie Lynn Spears has quit the jungle on medical grounds.

The 32-year-old was seen breaking down in tears on a number of occasions on last night show – despite managing to settle in after a rocky start.

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RexThe star really missed her daughters[/caption]

ErotemeJamie spent time crying in the jungle[/caption]

The news came just days after Grace Dent quit, again on medical grounds, and Nella Rose was exempt from yesterday’s trial.

A show spokesperson said: “Jamie Lynn Spears has left I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! on medical grounds.

“She’s been a fantastic campmate who has triumphed at trials and bonded well with her fellow celebrities.”

Jamie’s campmates have been told that she has left the jungle and won’t be returning.

Her last appearance will air on tonight’s show.

Britney’s sister struggled in the camp when she first arrived because she missed her kids so much.

The Zoey 101 actress is mum to two daughter’s Maddie, 15, and Ivey, five.

She had already threatened to walk a number of times as she struggled with camp life – the first time just three days into the jungle.

On last night’s show she broke down on a couple of occasions after getting to enjoying one cube of chocolate.

Frustrated she told Danielle Harold: “That little square of chocolate p*****d me off.”

Tony Bellew – who has grown close to Jamie – also weighed in on the situation, stating to the Bush Telegraph: “She’s just getting frustrated, she misses her kids.

“She’s so far away from home. It’s good to just go and ask someone how they’re doing. Just look out for each other. Everyone should have that attitude with everybody.”

Prior to that Jamie had said she has discovered a different side to herself since being in the jungle.

She has opened up about her famous sister and also discussed her daughter’s near death experience.

Jamie insisted that everything was fine between herself and Britney – after the pop superstar branded her a “little b****” in her recent book.

She told Sam Thompson: “She’s (Britney) a good big sister, she is. Yeah, I love her… Me and her throw down. The world’s seen that.

“I’ve learned to stop talking about it publicly, but you know what, families fight. Listen, we just do it better than most.”

Since Grace quit on Monday after a series of gruelling challenges and nine days of tough camp life, conditions have worsened.

Fans had predicted Nella would be the next star to leave after she pulled out of the latest trial – despite the public vote.

She took on the Dreaded Bed challenge in a room of the Misery Motel full of snakes, alongside Frankie Dettori, but utterly failed.

It left camp feeling desperate, and The Sun told how bosses feared more stars could follow Grace’s example and quit.

Food critic Grace Dent is already back in the UK after her shock exit.

Grace quit the jungle – also on medical grounds

Getty Images - GettyJamie has opened up about life with Britney to her campmates[/caption]

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RexShe had settled into camp life[/caption]

Mason Greenwood’s ex-teammates at Man Utd share public support for first time after stunning long-range goal for Getafe

James Halpin — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:53:15 +0000

MASON Greenwood’s former Manchester United teammates have lent their support to the player on his Instagram for the first time since his Spanish move.

Greenwood made a high-profile move to the Getafe FC in September after United were set to bring him back into the team, but decided to loan the player after fan pressure.

GettyGreenwood has begun his stint at Getafe FC well and other clubs are said to be watching[/caption]

Comments by the players have been left on an Instagram video posted by the official Getafe FC account.

The video shows Greenwood scoring Saturday’s wonder strike against Almeria, when he slotted the ball in the corner from the edge of the box.

Greenwood has the comments turned off on his own personal posts, but he has also reposted his club’s short clip of his strike where the comments remain on.

Amad Diallo, the 21-year-old United right midfielder from Ivory Coast was one of Greenwood’s former teammates to comment.

“Love this, bro,” he said, along with a red love heart emoji.

Diallo has taken to Instagram before to support Greenwood. In September he posted an image of himself watching Getafe along with two love hearts, the Mirror reports.

Like Greenwood, he has also spent time off the pitch, but for injury reasons instead.

Nottingham Forest forward Anthony Elanga also commented, saying “Que golazo,” or ‘What a goal’ with a love heart eyes emoji to his former United teammate.

Greenwood has had a difficult relationship with United as intense fan pressure prevented him from returning for the club and his teammates didn’t want him back either.

In February, Greenwood purged his Instagram of 100 posts as he began his return to professional football.

Many of the other comments left called for Greenwood to return to Old Trafford.

But a report says that Getafe FC could be keen to extend their contract with the Brit if he continues to play well as English scouts also sit in the stands.

A minority of comments on the post also referred to what had led to Greenwood’s shift to the Spanish capital – a rape charge in October 2022.

Greenwood was taken off the United pitch after he was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, assault, and controlling and coercive behaviour in January 2022.

Greenwood denied all the charges.

Key witnesses eventually withdrew from the case and the Crown Prosecution Service announced in February 2023 it had discontinued the charges.

Manchester United then started their own internal investigation with the plan to bring Greenwood back into the team.

That investigation ended in August, but after huge fan pressure and internal backlash, Greenwood was sent to the La Liga side on a season-long loan.

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Arsenal make transfer decision on Aaron Ramsdale as keeper is linked to Chelsea after losing place to David Raya

Alex Smith — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:52:19 +0000

ARSENAL will allow Aaron Ramsdale to leave the club at the end of the season, according to reports.

But the Gunners will not let him depart in the January transfer window.

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GettyDavid Raya is the Gunners’ No1 keeper[/caption]

Ramsdale, 25, has fallen behind David Raya, 28, in the battle to be Arsenal’s No1.

The English goalkeeper initially believed both players would get regular minutes this season.

But since being dropped in September, Ramsdale has played just two Carabao Cup games and the Premier League match versus Brentford as the Spaniard was ineligible against his parent club.

Raya‘s move across London is set to be made permanent at the end of the season for £27million.

Meanwhile, Ramsdale’s father Nick recently revealed his son has “lost his smile” and claimed he was unaware there would be direct competition for his spot when he penned a new contract in May.

90min now reports that he is open to leaving the Emirates.

They claim Ramsdale is open to leaving on loan in January – but Arsenal are likely to prevent that happening.

He will therefore have to stay until the end of the season and then be put up for sale.

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Chelsea are supposedly keen and they could bid for him in the summer.

There is interest in Wolves’ Jose Sa from Saudi Arabian clubs and a move to Molineux is another possible destination for him.

Ramsdale is also allegedly on the radar of Newcastle, as well as his two former clubs Bournemouth and Sheffield United.

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Brianna Ghey’s ‘killer watched Sweeney Todd night before knife murder’ as tragic teen’s last text to mum revealed

Holly Christodoulou — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:51:54 +0000

A GIRL accused of killing Brianna Ghey watched Sweeney Todd for the “9,000th time” the night before the knife murder, a court heard.

The teen, then aged 15, also discussed with her co-accused which blade he would bring to stab the 16-year-old to death.

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The teen’s mum Esther Ghey, pictured with sister Alisha, revealed Brianna’s last text

Jurors heard the following day, the girl and boy, known only as X and Y for legal reasons, lured Brianna to Linear Park in Warrington.

Once there, the transgender schoolgirl was knifed 28 times by the pair, it is said.

Manchester Crown Court was today told about the hours leading up to the bloodbath on February 11.

X had been messaging Y saying she’d put on her “favourite” film, Sweeney Todd, for the “9,000th time”.

Describing the plot to the dark blockbuster starring Johnny Depp, she added: “He kills people with one of the sharpest blades in the world.”

The following morning, unwitting Brianna left her home to meet X and Y in the park.

Her mum Esther Ghey said that her daughter, who would often stay in at weekends due to her anxiety, had messaged to say she was meeting X and was on the bus.

Brianna had added: “I’m scared”.

In response to Brianna being out, Ms Grey replied: “That’s well good”.

Speaking in a statement to jurors, she added: “I was really proud of her. I don’t think she ever saw it.”

Brianna was tragically found covered in blood and lying face down in mud shortly after sending the text.

Jurors were told she had suffered “unsurvivable” injuries, including catastrophic blood loss after she was knifed in the back and chest.

Jurors heard the teens were “preoccupied with violence, torture and death” and “encouraged one another to to think about how they would actually carry out a killing”.

They originally planned to meet Brianna on January 28 but Y said he would not be able to carry out the killing on a “school night”, it was said.

X replied: “I don’t want to wait, I just want her to die. I want to see pure horror on her face and hear her scream in pain.”

The boy responded: “Really? All I wanted to see is what size d**k it had.”

In another message, girl X said: ” I really want one of its eyes. They have pretty eyes.”

Jurors heard how X and Y had “planned together to kill Brianna in just the way that she was in fact killed”.

X had grown “obsessed” with the teen and had written a note headed “Saturday 11th February 2023. Victim: Brianna Ghey” – the day the schoolgirl was killed.

It read: “Meet Y at wooden posts 1pm. Walk down to library…bus stop. Wait until Brianna gets off bus then the 3 of us walk to linear park. Go to the pipe/tunnel area.

“I say code word to Y. He stabs her in the back as I stab her in the stomach. Y drags the body into the area. We both cover up the area with logs etc”.

Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC told the court the note was a “plan to kill Brianna”.

The pair had also allegedly compiled a list of four people they wanted to kill in addition to Brianna.

When officers then raided her home, they discovered another note with a “plan to kill”, it was said.

This one said: “Slit throat, dismember body, place pieces in bin bags, bury bags 7 feet underground”.

Officers also discovered notes about serial killers, including Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Ramirez and Harold Shipman.

X and Y, who legally can’t be named, both deny murder.

The trial continues.

PABrianna was knifed 28 times in the attack[/caption]

PAHer alleged killers had plotted her death, jurors heard[/caption]

PATributes flooded in for the teen[/caption]

Bargain Hunt’s Natasha Raskin Sharp lands new BBC job worlds away from auction show

Jake Penkethman — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:50:13 +0000

BARGAIN Hunt star Natasha Raskin Sharp looked fresh-faced in a brand new selfie.

The BBC star was promoting her other role away from the popular auction show that turned her into a household name.

Instagram/natasharaskinsharpShe looked fresh-faced in a new selfie[/caption]

BBCThe star rose to fame on Bargain Hunt[/caption]

Not quite the same as the popular auctions that fans are used to seeing her in, Natasha told her followers that she was actually heading to the studio to host her very own radio show.

Uploading a snap taken in a car mirror, the star went make-up free and kept one half of her face covered by her phone in the close-up shot.

Natasha was on her way to the BBC Radio Scotland studios where she hosts a weekly music programme – a universe away from Bargain Hunt.

She said in a caption to the post: “Hopping from an inspiring charity art auction to the @bbcradioscot studios for my weekly music show.”

The star then poked fun at the contrasts in her varied career as wrote: “Swapping my hammer for my headphones! Join me via @bbcsounds from 10pm.”

One fan shared their delight and admiration for Natasha’s role away from the TV screen as they commented underneath the post: “ay, can’t wait!! highlight of my week.”

Another then echoed: “And the highlight of mine!!”

Someone else then joked: “Do not confuse the hammer with the headphones. It could be a disaster.”

While other fans were taken aback and left in awe of Natasha’s natural beauty in the snap.

An adoring follower penned: “You are stunningly beautiful.”

Whilst another said: “So pretty.”

BBC Studios/Eugene KeoghFans have grown to love her on the show[/caption]

Two women, 17 and 24, died just 10 days apart after taking contraceptive pill

Alice Fuller — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:49:57 +0000

TWO women taking the contraceptive pill died within days of each other.

Georgia O’Neill, 24, was found dead in her bedroom at home in Auckland, New Zealand, in September 2021.

FacebookIsabella Rangiamohia Alexander died in September 2021[/caption]

FacebookThe 17-year-old collapsed while out for a walk with her dad[/caption]

Isabella Rangiamohia Alexander, 17, passed away in the same month after collapsing while on a walk with her dad in nearby Muriwai.

Both had unknown blood clotting conditions.

Coroner Alex Ho linked the two deaths to the contraceptive pill, which contains oestrogen and can make the blood clot more easily.

They said all women should be made aware of the risks of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).

On the day of her death, Georgia had texted her flatmate and father to say she wasn’t feeling well, the NZ Herald reports.

She complained of pain in her lower back, which ran down her left leg and was so severe at times it made her want to vomit.

An inquest heard that the make-up artist was unaware she had a Factor V Leiden mutation, which put her in a higher risk group.

Healthy people who take the pill have a three-to-fourfold increased risk of DVT or PE, but this rises to up to sevenfold for women with the mutation, Dr Eileen Merriman, clinical director of haematology and lead thrombosis clinician at the Waitematā District Health Board, said.

The coroner recommended all women prescribed the combined contraceptive pill, particularly those with a family history of VTE, should be made aware of the risks, and the symptoms to look out for.

For DVT, this includes throbbing pain in one leg, swelling, warm skin around the painful area, red or darkened skin and swollen veins, according to the NHS.

People with PE may also report difficulty breathing, chest pain and coughing up blood.

Isabella had been at the beach with her father Michael on September 9 when she suddenly collapsed, according to Stuff.

The teenager was rushed to hospital but died the following morning.

Blood clots were later found in her lungs and legs.

The coroner’s report revealed these were linked to the risks in taking oral contraceptives while carrying Factor V Leiden.

Isabella’s mum Teresa Hura-O’Connor said she had no idea her daughter had the condition.

Her direct cause of death was recorded as PE, with heterozygous Factor V Leiden mutation exacerbated by recently starting the pill.

Blood clots and the contraceptive pill

THE combined oral contraceptive pill, often just called “the pill”, contains artificial versions of female hormones oestrogen and progesterone, which are produced naturally in the ovaries.

If sperm reaches an egg (ovum), pregnancy can happen.

Contraception tries to stop this happening, usually by keeping the egg and sperm apart or by stopping the release of an egg (ovulation).

When taken correctly, the pill is over 99 per cent effective at preventing pregnancy.

It is also safe for most people, only triggering minor side effects such as mood swings, nausea, breast tenderness and headaches.

However, there is a very low risk of serious side effects, like blood clots and cervical cancer.

The oestrogen in the pill may cause your blood to clot more readily as it makes it more “sticky” and more likely to clump.

If a blood clot develops, it could cause:

Deep vein thrombosis (clot in your leg)
Pulmonary embolus (clot in your lung)
Stroke
Heart attack

The risk of getting a blood clot is very small, but your doctor will check if you have certain risk factors before prescribing the pill.

Source: NHS

I have a fat body but I’m still beautiful in a bikini, cellulite and squishy stomachs are nothing to be ashamed of

Marsha O'Mahony — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:48:00 +0000

A WOMAN who is blissfully fat is on a mission to show the world there is nothing to be embarrassed about.

She might have a thick body, but she can still be beautiful in a bikini.

TikTok user April Foxx is unashamedly fat

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There’s nothing wrong with cellulite and squishy stomachs, she said

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Cellulite and a squishy stomachs are nothing to be ashamed of, she insisted.

You will never see April Foxx (@aprilfoxx), who has 104,000 followers, hiding herself away.

Neither will she hide her curves when she’s by the pool side.

This lady is a body-positive role model for plus-size women everywhere and revels in it.

In this post, she reclined in a chair, and she wore a blue and white patterned two-piece.

She looked completely confident in her bikini look.

Even parts of the body that women have learned to become ashamed of, April reclaims the ground.

“Fat is okay,” she said. “Fat bodies are not a sin.”

Wobbling her thighs and her stomach, she continued.

“What is so scary about a thigh with cellulite?

“What is so terrifying about a stomach that squishes?” she added.

Be proud of your body, she said: “Your softness is not forbidden.”

Commenters were inclined to agree with her, with one fan saying: “Fat is beautiful, you are beautiful.”

This viewer was even more smitten: “A woman can be fat and flawless.”

She said ‘fat is beautiful’

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She is a body positive role model

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Charity shop chain with 190 stores to close store within days as fans say ‘high street is beyond redemption’

Keira Clarke — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:47:07 +0000

A HIGH street charity chain is making plans to close one of its stores for good leaving locals devastated.

Scope charity shop on Northbrook Street in Newbury will close its doors on December 2.

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Scope is a disability equality charity that provides information and supports those who need it whilst campaigning for a fairer society for the disabled.

The charity shop chain used to have over 200 stores across England and Wales but now just 190 are listed on its website.

The retailer has said the cost of living crisis coupled with the pandemic has put huge pressure on its trading.

Locals took to Facebook to share their devastation at the news.

One user said: “Another shop closing down that will be a coffee shop, nail bar or something.”

Another said: “Nooo. It’s the last decent charity shop left.”

“Another victim of greedy landlords. When will they learn?” asked a third.

A fourth local claimed: “Once the charity shops start closing, it is pretty certain that the high street is beyond redemption.”

The charity chain confessed they have no other choice but to close the store and hopes it can relocate somewhere else in the future.

Scope’s head of retail Debbie Boylen told local media: “We were very sad to close our charity shop in Newbury, we have had such incredible support from this wonderful and generous community.”

“We never take the decision to close our stores lightly, recognising the impact it has on both our store teams, volunteers and our customers.”

“However, in certain locations across the UK, some of our stores no longer remain viable to trade.”

“The cost of living crisis, coupled with the pandemic, has placed enormous pressure on stores trading on high streets across the UK, with significant and lengthy closure periods.”

The Sun has reached out to Scope Charity for comment.

The nearest Scope charity shops for locals are outside of Newbury located in Fleet and Andover.

Scope isn’t the only charity that has been feeling the pinch, a 20-year-old charity shop in Suffolk also announced it would be closing its doors for good.

Oxfam also confirmed it would be closing eight of its UK stores this year.

It’s not just charity shops that have been hit hard, many high street retailers have been struggling to get buy over the past few years.

Energy costs have risen and more shoppers than ever are choosing to order online rather than head into stores.

This has left some retailers grappling with budgets and have no choice but to close stores to cut costs.

Boots revealed it would be closing 300 stores over the next year as part of plans to evolve its brand.

B&M has closed nine of its stores since February this year.

Homebase closed a store last week leaving it with just 93 stores remaining since it was taken over by Hilco Capital in 2018.

Poundstretcher has closed five stores this year with another due to close by next year.

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Spotify Wrapped 2023 users hit with ‘No Healthy Upstream’ error – what is the problem and how do I fix it?

Jamie Harris — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:45:29 +0000

SOME music fans have been left frustrated after a mysterious error message appeared as they tried to see their Spotify Wrapped 2023.

The beloved feature has just returned to millions of users across the globe revealing their listening habits for the past 12 months.

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But not everyone was able to join in on the fun immediately it seems.

Some users claim they were greeted with a strange “No Healthy Upstream” error message.

What is Spotify No Healthy Upstream?

The “No Healthy Upstream” error appears to affect those trying to view their Spotify Wrapped on a desktop.

Affected users report a black screen with the message on it.

It’s not clear how widespread the issue is.

And no-one knows why it appears for now.

“I mean everytime I try to see my wrapped there’s this black screen that reads “no healthy upstream”, it’s literally unhealthy sis it can’t be good,” one user wrote on Twitter, formerly X.

“My Spotify wrapped is not visible showing No healthy upstream,” another said.

“mine keeps giving me a “no healthy upstream” error,” a third wrote.

A forth added: “why am i getting “no healthy upstream” on Spotify wrapped. this isn’t fair”

How to fix No Healthy Upsteam on Spotify

There’s no obvious fix for the “No Healthy Upsteam” error on Spotify.

If you want to see your Spotify Wrapped, it might be worth trying on a different device.

Also make sure whatever gadget you’re using is up to date.

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The little-known insider tricks even travel agents use to save money on plane fares

Hope Brotherton — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:43:08 +0000

WHILE Brits looking to save money on their next holiday abroad will be familiar with money-saving hacks like Google Flights, there are other ways to get cheaper flight prices.

One woman has clawed back the cash by implementing two travel hacks that most people might not know about.

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Julie Rose is a travel coach at Boutique Travel Advisors, a website aimed at curating luxury trips.

In an article in Go Banking Rates, Julie shared the money-saving tricks she has used to nab cheaper plane tickets.

She said: “If you need to fly a foreign airline, sometimes you can save on your fare by changing your currency to that of the home country of the airline.

“Run the numbers for each and use a currency exchange calculator, and make sure you pay with a credit card that carries no foreign transaction fees.”

Julie revealed that she’d saved $40 (£31) on one of her flights by swapping the currencies.

The full-time digital nomad also recommended forcing layovers to save on the price of flights.

She added: “On those long-haul flights, sometimes it’s cheaper to combine two one-ways than take the combo flight you’re offered.”

In the article, Julie gave her own example of a flight she recently booked.

She explained that a flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico in January, with a layover in Bogota, was hundreds more than a one-way flight to Lima followed by another flight to Mexico City.

While this trick will require a lot more patience, it could save hundreds of pounds.

There are other ways to secure cheaper flight prices too.

Earlier this month, holiday booking expert Gilbert Ott revealed the two days every year when passengers are guaranteed to find cheaper flight prices.

He explained that Black Friday and Cyber Monday were the closest things holidaymakers would likely get to “a magical day to book travel”.

If you’ve missed out on these recent deals, Mr Ott also recommended setting price alerts.

This way price changes are emailed directly to you, so you don’t have to keep checking Skyscanner and airline websites for price drops.

Fox News’ “CyberGuy” Kurt Knutsson explained how to use Google Flight price trackers so people could make sure they didn’t get ripped off on their tickets.

In a video shared on the Fox website, he said: “There’s an amazing feature on Google that lets you track the prices of flights to anywhere you want to go.

“Go to flights.google.com and put in the cities you want to travel to and from. Next select your dates of travel and tap ‘search’.

“Where it says ‘track prices’ toggle this on either with the dates you’ve already selected, or if you’re a little more flexible, meaning prices could also be more flexible, toggle on the ‘any dates’ option.

“You get price alerts to receive emails the moment the price of the flight changes. It’s amazing.”

Meanwhile, this is how other savvy travellers save money with mistake air fares.

And this is how to always find TUI’s cheapest flights.

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I was at my heaviest weight a year ago, now I’m in the best shape of my life at 50, I don’t want to reverse age

Latoya Gayle — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:42:31 +0000

A WELLNESS coach has championed aging after getting in the best shape of her life at 50.

She was at her heaviest weight and battling hormonal issues just a year before she decided to overhaul her lifestyle.

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Tania revealed that she was at her heaviest before deciding to overhaul her lifestyle ahead of her 50th birthday

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Tania Baron (@officialtaniabaron) has garnered over 9,900 followers on TikTok, where she shares her love of dancing and fitness.

The exercise enthusiast took to the social media platform to speak candidly about how she feels about aging.

She had a youthful glow as she stood in her home gym wearing a pair of shorts with a crop top.

“I was having a conversation with one of my friends about aging backward,” she said.

“I’m like you know what, I’m gonna stop saying that because I have no desire to go backward ever in life.

“I don’t wanna age backward. I wanna age forward, I wanna age gracefully.

“I wanna age feeling my best.”

Tania revealed that she unashamedly uses cosmetic procedures to reduce the signs of aging on her skin.

However, she explained that her beauty treatments are about making herself feel good rather than trying to stay young forever.

“I’m all for a glow-up,” she said.

“Yes, I get Botox. I do it once a year and I think some people do it more often.

“Whatever, it’s not because I want to look younger. I like to feel youthful but that’s a feeling.

“I just don’t like the way lines and wrinkles look, they have nothing to do with being younger.

“I feel really good and that’s what it’s all about.

“Not aging in reverse but aging forward and aging gracefully, just being truly happy and confident.”

The video went viral with over 13,000 views and hundreds of likes from people who were grateful that she was advocating for embracing aging.

Many viewers took to the comment section complimenting Tania on her age-defying look.

“You look fabulous, you are aging gracefully,” one person commented.

“You are beautiful and you don’t seem 50,” another chimed in.

The video came after Tania revealed that she overhauled her lifestyle one year before she turned 50.

She left many viewers inspired as she showed herself lifting weights and flaunting her physique in a bikini.

“My hormones were off and I was at my heaviest,” she explained. “So I got to work, changed my diet, and worked on my gut health.

“More weight training, more rest and recovery days. I feel my freaking best!”

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Tania said she improved her gut health by changing her diet and doing more weight training

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Tania revealed that she has Botox once a year to reduce the signs of aging on her skin

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I’m disgusted at my son’s school for sending kids home if they’re five minutes late – they’re ruining his education

Jane Matthews — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:41:34 +0000

A DAD has slammed his son’s school after he says teachers started sending kids home for being just five minutes late.

Mark Hill says he’s “disgusted” by the Norfolk school‘s strict rule change – claiming it’s ruining his son’s chance at a good education.

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The dad sends his boy to Dereham’s Neatherd High School and says tardy students are being sent home if they are five or more minutes late to class.

But the school’s headteacher says Mark is in the minority as most parents support the rule – as does he.

The dad claims his son has already been thrown out of school and sent home before lunchtime three times since the rules came in earlier this month.

He told Eastern Daily Press: “I am disgusted with it, I understand he needs to be on time for lessons, but I feel that all they are doing is putting children further and further behind in their education.

“I am fine with detentions, or not sending them into the class and working in the library but ready to go to the next one.

“I believe there is a better path to go down rather than just sending them home.”

But school headteacher Jaime Mallett said students who were showing up late had the opportunity to explain their tardiness before they were sent home.

He said the youngsters were warned they needed to start arriving on time and told what would happen if they didn’t.

Mr Mallett said: “A very small number of students have recently started to truant lessons repeatedly, sometimes not appearing until well over halfway into a lesson and causing disruption to other classes in the meantime.

“We pride ourselves on being a traditional, inclusive and supportive school but, from time to time, in order to maintain our high standards, we have to take a firm line with a very small minority.

“We believe the overwhelming majority of our parents are supportive of our high expectations.”

The Sun has approached the school for further comment.

Drivers should stop using handy button on their steering wheel in icy road conditions – it could be deadly

Michael Golson — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:40:54 +0000

DRIVERS have been warned against using a handy button on their car’s steering wheel as Brits prepare for potentially challenging driving conditions.

The Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings across the UK, with motoring experts urging drivers to exercise caution in the coming weeks – with tips to help road users stay safe.

GettyConditions across the UK are getting colder and roads could potentially be icy[/caption]

GettyMotorists have been urged to be more cautious while out and about[/caption]

One less common but effective tip advised by motoring specialists from Carmoola is to avoid using your car’s cruise control setting.

On long road trips, using cruise control can reduce fatigue and make driving more comfortable, while also preventing the risk of speeding.

It can even increase fuel efficiency by limiting unnecessary acceleration and braking.

However, in the winter when road conditions could be treacherous, maintaining direct control of your acceleration and braking can be crucial to your safety, with the convenience of cruise control more suited to a fair-weather day instead.

Aidan Rushby, co-founder and CEO of Carmoola, said: “When the weather takes a turn, which the British weather can often be relied on to do, it’s essential for drivers to be extra vigilant and prepared.

“Of course, the best course of action is to not drive at all in snowy or icy conditions.

“Put your feet up and keep warm, if you can, but if your trip is absolutely unavoidable, a few simple steps – many of which we don’t get enough practice with in the UK – can make a significant difference to your safety and the safety of other road users.

“So keep an eye on the weather forecast, plan any journeys carefully, and if in doubt leave the keys on the hook and the car where it’s parked.

“The weather will soon pass and you can get back to your usual routine.”

This comes after drivers were warned about misusing fog lights in the winter as they run the risk of a fine and points on their licence.

Fog lights are a legal requirement and can be used in extremely low visibility, such as thick fog or mist.

However, many might be unaware that there are very strict rules governing their use.

Elsewhere, a car dealer has revealed the exact date to buy your next motor for as cheaply as possible… and you could save thousands.

Ray Shefska, who has sold vehicles for over 40 years, explained how to get top deals in the coming weeks.

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Overseas cash target won’t be met for five years, says Jeremy Hunt

Ryan Sabey — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:40:18 +0000

BRITAIN won’t hit its spending targets for overseas aid for another five years, Jeremy Hunt has warned.

Billions of pounds will be spent at home rather than being pumped into the foreign aid budget, the Chancellor says.

Jeremy Hunt says cash splurge on aid not returning for five years

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The cash splurge was ended back in 2021 as a temporary measure as a result of the country’s finances being hit by the costs of the pandemic.

Rishi Sunak announced in his spending review that year it overseas aid would be slashed from 0.7 per cent to 0.5 per cent – saving around £4 billion.

Mr Hunt, speaking to the Treasury Select Committee today, was quizzed over whether there were any provisions to hit the target in the next five years.

Mr Hunt confirmed: “I don’t think the fiscal position makes it possible to do that.

“But I would say this, that we are very committed to do that when it is affordable to do so.”

He added: “I don’t believe it is possible to budget for that in the figures” in the next five years.

While a backbench MP, Jeremy Hunt rebelled over the cut on spending.

Whitehall sources at the time of the decision said it would depend on the economic recovery when the target could be reached again.

John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “Taxpayers will welcome this healthy dose of common sense from the chancellor.

“His promise to get spending under control would not be credible if he wasn’t even able to control foreign aid spending.

“Ministers should consider scrapping the 0.7 per cent target altogether and focus aid spending on responding to genuine humanitarian emergencies.”

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Best broadband providers December 2023 UK: From only £20 a month up

Yasmin Rufo — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:40:14 +0000

IT’S ALWAYS worth doing more research to find the best broadband provider for you, to get the broadband speed you want at the best price.

Plenty of providers also throw in additional perks with their packages, so we’ve rounded up the best broadband providers below to help see if you could improve your service or get a better price.

Best broadband deals

Hyperoptic: 50Mbps, £25pm – buy here
NOW Broadband: 11Mbps, £20pm – buy here
EE 4G broadband: 37Mbps, £32pm – buy here
BT: Fibre 2 at £35.99/month with £100 virtual reward card & £0 upfront. – buy here
Vodafone: 37Mbps, £25pm – buy here

Vodafone

Vodafone – buy here

Vodafone offers two separate fibre options: Fibre 2 and Pro II Fibre 2. The offers we can see provide 38Mbps and 73Mbps at £25pm and £39pm, respectively. The Pro II Fibre 2 offer does come with some perks, including a top-of-the-range WiFi hub, an internet booster and a 4G backup, which is pretty comprehensive. See Vodafone’s broadband offers for you, here.

Hyperoptic Broadband

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Hyperoptic – buy here

Hyperoptic is a rare, rare thing: an internet provider with a good rating on Trustpilot. Customers love the service they get from this provider (including the author of this piece!). Unfortunately, Hyperoptic is only available in areas with a fibre connection, but, if you can sign up, Hyperoptic is easy to recommend. Hyperoptic’s packages start at £25pm for 24 months, which gets you 50Mbps. But you can go right up to 1GBps for £45pm, which is more speed than most people could feasibly exceed. Check out all of Hyperoptic’s broadband packages here.

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Co-op broadband

Co-op broadband – buy here

Co-op broadband offers a range of packages and currently its cheapest deal is on its Superfast broadband and that costs from £25 per month. For busier broadband households though, its Ultrafast broadband is currently £38 and with that you can expect download speeds from 100Mbps up to 900Mbps.

You’ll be tied into a 24-month contract and there’s no set-up fee, or you can opt for a12-month contract and pay a £30 set-up fee.

If you’re a Co-op member you’ll collect points when you sign up and currently you’ll receive 500 points when you renew your tariff or take up a new one, and 500 points for every year you stay with the provider.

Check out all Co-op broadband deals here

Three broadband

Three broadband – buy here

When you sign up to Three Broadband you don’t even need a landline, which if you don’t have a home phone is good to know, and there’s also no setup fee. Currently Three is offering three months free then £22 per month after that on its one and 24-month contracts.

With their 5G Home Broadband, this gets you average download speeds of 150Mbps – though this may be impacted by where you live and the number of users – and 4K streaming. Three says this is ideal for those of us who work from home. Their 4G Home Broadband is also currently on offer at the same price – three months free then £22 per month from month four.

Check out all Three broadband deals here

Virgin Media Broadband

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Virgin Media broadband – buy here

Virgin offers an extensive range of broadband packages to suit any user. Depending on the availability in your area, Virgin can offer browsing speeds of a whopping 1GBps if you have a direct fibre connection in your home. There’s also a range of media packages you can get with your broadband, including Sky Sports, Sky Cinema and BT Sport. Check out all of Virgin Media’s broadband packages here.

Community Fibre

Community Fibre Broadband – buy here

Community fibre offers unbeatable speeds with some of the fastest wired download speeds out there. They offer speeds up to 1GB for as little as £25 a month. Better yet, there’s no hassle as they’ll switch you over in as little as two days without you losing internet.

Furthermore, Community Fibre also promises no peak-time slowdowns, so no matter how many people are streaming across the country, you’ll still be getting your top connection speeds.

Sky Broadband

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Sky broadband – buy here

At the time of writing, Sky has a number of standalone broadband packages, including 36Mbps for £34.50pm for 18 months and 145Mbps for £38pm for 18 months. But with Sky, you might be able to find some decent value if you combine your broadband deal with a TV package. There’s too much to write down here, but you can see every deal Sky has to offer here.

Plusnet

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Plusnet Broadband – buy here

As of writing, Plusnet currently has an online exclusive deal that provides you with their Full Fibre 500mbs connection for nothing upfront and just £31.99 a month on a 24-month contract. If you need even more from your broadband, you can upgrade it to their 900mbs package that will also cost nothing upfront instead charging you £41.99 a month.

Now Broadband

Now Broadband – buy here

Now Broadband offers a range of packages for its users on minimum 12-month contracts. Its fastest fibre package gets you an average speed of 63Mbps for £23; its mid-range package costs the same at £23 for 36Mbps, and its cheapest package costs just £20pm for 11Mbps. Now Broadband doesn’t have an activation fee, but it will charge you £10 for the delivery of your new modem. Check to see if Now Broadband services your region here.

EE Broadband

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EE broadband – buy here

EE could be a godsend if you’re area hasn’t been converted to fibre broadband yet, but you can get a 4G connection. Via EE’s mobile network, you can get a home broadband router that provides 30Mbps on a 100GB plan or 40Mbps on a 300GB plan. The plans are on 18-month contracts. Check out which of EE’s packages are available in your area here.

BT Broadband

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BT broadband – buy here

BT offers some decent-value broadband packages on 24-month contracts. Its Fibre Essential package gets you 35-36Mbps at £31.99pm, 49-50Mbps at £32.99pm and 72-74Mbps at £35.99pm. As an added bonus, there’s no postage and packaging fee and no upfront cost. You can add TV packages to your broadband and there’s usually special offers available – currently when you sign up for BT Sport you’ll get the first three months for £1pm. Check out all of BT’s broadband packages here.

How to compare the best internet providers

There are lots of comparison sites out there to help you compare providers, and there are some tips and tricks you can use to help yourself compare when shopping around.

Your first step should be to see what is available in your area, such as whether you can get fibre broadband or not. Once you’ve done that, you can check on the specific speeds available to you on one of the many speed checkers available.

When you have a list of providers, you should compare their prices and speeds to find the best of the bunch, and to save you the hassle, we have done that for you in this roundup.

What is superfast broadband?

You may have also seen the term superfast broadband in your deal hunting and wondered what makes it so good. Well, simply put, it is any speed that exceeds 3o0Mbps, which you may also see referred to as Ultrafast or Hyperfast.

Compared to the standard broadband package of 30Mbps, it will give you a much speedier connection, but of course, it comes at a premium, and not everyone will need it. However if you’re a gamer or there’s lots of people in your household streaming movies, playing games, watching TV or working at the computer, it could be useful to you.

What should I look for in a broadband provider?

There are a few things you should look for in a broadband provider. We reckon the first thing is fast, good-quality internet access.

You want internet that gives you enough bandwidth for what you need, whether that’s streaming films on Netflix or more demanding applications such as downloading games to a games console.

Once you’ve got that, you want to compare prices. The price of broadband can vary greatly from person to person, as some shoppers can save on their broadband when they buy it as part of a bundle with their TV or mobile phone subscription.

Finally, you want good customer service to round it all off. Hopefully, signing up for broadband will be a painless experience throughout, and you’ll never run into any issues with your service. But should your speeds start to drop, or you have an issue with your router, you want a company that will help you get back up and running quickly.

University fresher Alfie Head, 19, died after drinking too much on a night out during his first term, inquest hears

Sarah Grealish — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:38:33 +0000

A UNIVERSITY fresher died after drinking too much on a night out, an inquest has heard.

Alfie Head, 18, was studying at the University of Lincoln during his first term when he died on November 14.

Fresher Alfie Head, 19, died ain November

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Today an inquest opening at Lincoln Coroner’s Court was told he died as a result of acute alcohol toxicity.

No further details about the circumstances of his death were given. The inquest was adjourned until 15 May next year.

Last month tributes flooded in for bright Alfie, originally from Hertford.

Posting on Facebook, Alfie’s heartbroken dad Mark Head, 54, wrote: “It is with a heavy heart that Clair and I have to say Alfie passed away peacefully today.

“He was the happiest we’ve ever seen him at Lincoln University and was having the time of his life.

“Getting a phone call at 1.30am saying your son was critically ill in ICU is the hardest thing a parent will ever receive.

“He fought bravely but the odds were stacked against him. Sleep well son and we will meet again.”

It came after the dad-of-three sons had announced his son was in hospital, posting: “Alfie is currently in Lincoln ICU after suffering a cardiac arrest.

“He is in a critical condition and the prognosis is not good.”

A spokesman for Lacrosse at Lincoln University said: “We are extremely heartbroken by the passing of our member, Alfie. He was the life and soul and a highly valued member of our team, serving as our promising new goalkeeper.

“He was extremely loved and will be missed greatly. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are extended to Alfie’s family and friends during this difficult time.

“The Students’ Union and Lincoln Lacrosse will be making no further comment.”

I wear lingerie as a top on a night out, the corset is the star of the show, my ‘balance’ tip makes it okay

Maria Sky — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:38:07 +0000

A FASHIONISTA has been able to “balance” her look after she decided to wear lingerie for a night out.

She said the corset was the “star” of her ensemble.

A fashionista balanced her look while wearing lingerie for a night out

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Tiktok/monicasanluissShe said her corset was the ‘star’ of her outfit[/caption]

TikToker Monica Sanluiss (@monicasanluiss) created a video to show her tips for mixing different styles.

She paired a corset with an oversized blazer, cargo pants, jewelry, and white Reebok sneakers.

“Me thinking throwing a blazer over a corset cancels out the fact that I’m wearing lingerie as a top,” she wrote. “It’s called balance.”

In a second video, Monica shared her outfit details.

“The star of the show is the corset,” she said. “I got it from Glassons.”

Monica’s exact corset doesn’t appear to be available on the Glassons website any longer, but a similar option in black and nude retails for $20.

The top is a dupe of an Urban Outfitters corset, which sells for $160.

“It’s so similar to the Urban one. I got it in two colors,” she said. “You guys need it.”

Monica’s cargo pants were from Brandy Melville. They offer similar trousers for $48.

Her Vamp Official jacket doesn’t appear to be available any longer, but they do have other options.

Their double-breasted blazer in cream retails for $92.

Aside from the corset, Monica said that her small black bag was another one of her favorite pieces.

Corsets as a fashion statement first emerged among celebrities in the ’90s and ’00s.

But wearing corsets outside the bedroom is a trend that is becoming more popular once more, according to InStyle.

“They’re suddenly everywhere, every day, no matter where the wearer is headed,” they wrote.

Monica’s trick was to wear an oversized blazer over the corset

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The rest of her outfit was incorporated to add modesty

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BBC cuts back legendary show in desperate bid to save cash – but it’s good news for Breakfast fans

Jill Robinson — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:36:58 +0000

THE BBC has made cut backs to a legendary show in a desperate bid to save cash – but it’s good news for Breakfast fans.

The Corporation has been tasked with finding £500m in savings as a result of a two-year freeze on the price of a TV licence.

GettyThe BBC has made cut backs to a legendary show in a desperate bid to save cash – but it’s good news for Breakfast fans[/caption]

BBC NewsnightNewsnight has been cut back to 30 minutes and over half of its staff have been let go from their roles[/caption]

It has already made changes to BBC News, merging its International and UK news channels earlier this year.

Now, it has revealed that Newsnight will face a number of cuts and changes.

These include 10 minutes being taken off its runtime and over half of its staff members being let go from their roles.

Its investigative films will also be axed, with the focus switching to studio-based debates instead.

There are currently 57 members of the Newsnight team and that will be cut to 23.

BBC News and Current Affairs CEO Deborah Turness said: “When we started work on this announcement, I did not know if it would make financial sense to keep Newsnight on air.

“We, like many other news organisations, have streamlined our editorial teams to avoid duplication.

“It simply no longer makes sense to keep a bespoke reporting team dedicated to a single news programme with a small and declining audience, however good that programme is.”

However, she said audiences found Newsnight to be an “important BBC brand” and added: “So we’ve made the decision to reformat Newsnight as a 30 minute late-night news-making debate, discussion and interview programme.”

The news comes weeks after Newsnight’s editor Stewart Maclean quit for a new role as BBC World News Content’s African bureau chief.

Meanwhile, the BBC News at One bulletin will be extended to an hour and broadcast from Salford, the first time a a daily BBC national news bulletin will be broadcast from outside London.

The news team at Salford will also be boosted by the fact BBC Breakfast will be extended for an extra 15 minutes daily, meaning it will air from 6am to 9.30am.

There will be an extra £5m for digital initiatives, and Turness said it would be for “streaming, boosting online journalism around the clock, and making sure that the best of our in-depth, thought-provoking, and analytical journalism is much easier to find online”.

BBCBBC Breakfast will be extended by 15 minutes daily[/caption]

Galatasaray ultras ban PHONES for Man Utd clash as they tell fans ‘go to war with the team’

Dylan Terry — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:36:46 +0000

GALATASARAY ultras have banned phones at their huge Champions League match against Manchester United on Wednesday night.

The Turkish giants host Erik ten Hag’s side knowing a win would be a huge step towards reaching the last 16.

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GettyThe ultras have urged fans to ‘go to war’ with the team[/caption]

Victory would also eliminate Man Utd and make it a straight shoot-out between themselves and Copenhagen for second spot in the group behind Bayern Munich.

Galatasaray beat the Red Devils 3-2 at Old Trafford last month, coming from 1-0 and 2-1 down to claim a superb win.

And the ultras, who famously provide an intimidating atmosphere, have told fans not to bring phones to Rams Park.

They also sent supporters a candid message ahead of the crunch clash.

A one-sentence statement read: “90 minutes of aggressive support. Go to war with the team!”

There is set to be extreme weather at the match, with the Uefa Youth League match between Galatasaray and Man Utd played on a waterlogged pitch earlier in the afternoon.

Ten Hag‘s men come into the clash off the back of three Premier League wins in a row.

But they have lost three of four Champions League matches – including two of the last three.

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APGalatasaray came from behind twice to beat Man Utd at Old Trafford last month[/caption]

Last time out they spurned leads of 2-0 and 3-2 as Copenhagen beat them 4-3 in Denmark.

Meanwhile, Galatasaray have won three of their last four league matches.

They also pushed Bayern all the way in their previous Champions League game.

Galatasaray kept the Bundesliga champions out until the 80th minute when Harry Kane popped up with a late double to hand the Germans a 2-1 win at the Allianz Arena.

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I’m A Celeb viewers work out show favourite’s ‘game plan’ after spotting clue during previous reality show stint

Joshua Rom — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:33:13 +0000

I’M A Celebrity star Sam Thompson has been branded a “game player” for sparking a TV ‘bromance’ with his campmates.

Fans have watched on as the former Made In Chelsea star struck up a close bond in camp with the likes of Fred Sirieix and Marvin Humes.

RexViewers noticed Sam Thompson’s behaviour of striking bromances on reality TV[/caption]

RexFans noted his attempted friendship with Fred Sireix from the start of the series[/caption]

Sam, 31, has appeared on a variety of huge reality shows such as Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Long-time watchers of the TV personality couldn’t help but recall his enduring bromance with Ibiza Weekender rep Jordan Davies on Celebrity Big Brother.

Viewers of I’m A Celebrity have taken to X – formerly known as Twitter – as they noticed the on-air pattern of behaviour.

One fan asked: “Am I the only one who finds Sam annoying? Like I understand the ADHD but that doesn’t mean you can just be annoying.”

They continued: “Like leave poor tony alone. He always likes a bromance to make himself go further in the show like he did with Jordan in CBB #ImACeleb #ImACelebrity”

Another user noted: “Sam is obsessed with everyone. It was Jordan in CBB and Pete wicks for a while. Why can’t he just do thing on his own. But he knows bromances go far in reality tv. Sam the game player.”

Some fans even called the action from the start as they predicted that he will try and strike up a notable friendship with his fellow campmates.

One fan stated: “Calling it now, Sam will try form a bromance straightaway #ImACeleb.”

Another noted: “I think Sam and Fred are going to be the bromance of this series .”

“Let the Fred & Sam bromance commence #ImACeleb,” declared a third.

As a fourth enquired: “Why is sam so obsessed w fred #ImACeleb,” along with the laughing GIF with a woman spitting out her coffee.

Sam’s bromances are wide and varied – he’s struck close bonds with Marvin and Fred but also boxer Tony Bellew.

Last night he completed a trial in the Misery Motel along with Marvin and Tony where the trio worked well together to earn 24 out of 30 coins to spend in the jungle vending machine.

RexThe former Made In Chelse star has struck up a wide variety of friendships in camp[/caption]

RexSam, Marvin and Tony were successful at the Misery Motel trial to win stars and other luxury items for their campmates[/caption]

Full list of 280 first postcodes getting £25 in cold weather payments direct to bank accounts NOW

James Flanders — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:32:13 +0000

THOUSANDS of hard-up households in 280 postcodes are due up to £25 in cold weather payments.

Cold weather payments are made in locations where residents experience continuous below-zero weather.

The Mega AgencyLast year, some areas which experienced extended periods of freezing temperatures saw two £25 payouts triggered – meaning households received £50 in free cash[/caption]

Households can get £25 during each seven-day period of low temperatures from now until March 31.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) hands out the extra cash to households on low-incomes.

Those eligible will have the cash paid directly into their bank accounts within 14 days.

The payment is made automatically, including to those on Universal Credit and pension credit.

Commenting on the triggering of the scheme this week, Paul Maynard, Minister for Pensions said: “Cold weather payments provide much needed support to households when colder weather kicks in, so that families reduce anxiety about bills.

“This is part of our wider plan to help those who need it the most, while our number one priority remains driving down inflation – and helping everyone’s money go further.”

We’ve listed all the postcodes that are now eligible for one cold weather payment worth £25.

You can also check if a payment is due in your area by entering your postcode in the government’s cold weather payment checker.

Full list of eligible postcodes triggered since November 27:

Blackburn – BB4, BB8-12, BB18
Bolton – BL0-9
Bradford – BD1-24
Carlisle – CA1-12, CA16-CA17
Cleveland – TS21, TS28-29
Crewe – CW4, CW6-11
Darlington – DL4-5, DL8, DL11-17
Dumfries and Galloway – DG16
Durham – DH1–9
Halifax – HX1-7
Huddersfield – HD3, HD7-9
Lancaster – LA8-LA10, LA21-LA23
Leeds – LS21, LS29
Manchester – M1-9, M11-35, M38, M4-46, M50, M90
Newcastle upon Tyne – NE1-13, NE15-21, NE23, NE25-49
Oldham – OL1-16
Preston – PR7
Sheffield – S36
Shrewsbury – SY1-6, SY11-13
Stockport – SK1-12, SK14-16
Sunderland – SR1-7
Telford – TF1-13
Warrington – WA1-16
Wigan – WN1-8
Yorkshire – YO13, YO18, YO21-22, YO62

Who is eligible for cold weather payments?

Households are eligible for the extra cash if they are getting the following:

Pension Credit
Universal Credit
Income Support
Income-based jobseeker’s allowance
Income-related employment and support allowance
Support for mortgage interest

Depending on your specific circumstances, you may also need to meet one or more of the following additional criteria:

Have a disability or be in receipt of pension premium
Have a child who is disabled
Be in receipt of child tax credit that includes a disability or severe disability element
Have a severe or enhanced disability premium
Be in receipt of a limited capability for work amount
Have a child under five living with you

You can find out more about eligibility on the government’s website.

Getting the cold weather payment doesn’t affect any other benefits you get.

If you’re eligible, you should get the payments automatically within 14 days, into the same account where you get your benefit payments.

But if you think you should get the payment and haven’t, then contact your pension centre or Jobcentre Plus office, or call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644.

If you’re getting Universal Credit, you can also sign in to your account and add a note to your journal.

Ant and Dec hit back against fan Ofcom complaints with cheeky swipe on I’m A Celeb – did you spot it?

Lucy Murgatroyd — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:30:58 +0000

ANT and Dec hit back against fan Ofcom complaints with a cheeky swipe on I’m A Celeb last night – but did you spot it?

It comes after viewers of the ITV show weren’t happy about the Geordie pair mocking Sunderland during the opening episode.

I’m A Celeb’s Ant and Dec made a cheeky comment last night

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The pair are huge Newcastle supporters

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Despite that, Newcastle lads Ant and Dec decided to poke fun at their rival football city once more during Tuesday’s instalment of I’m A Celeb.

After chatting about the upcoming Bushtucker Trial, The Misery Hotel, Dec said: “I actually went on a misery holiday a few years ago.”

An intrigued Ant replied: “Really? What made it so miserable?”

Dec hit back with: “It was a week in Sunderland!”

He quickly added: “It’s just a joke! Don’t at me, don’t at me, it’s just a joke.”

Fans watching at home weren’t impressed with what he had said.

One said on X: “Poor taste doing an Sunderland joke. Shouldn’t kick them when they’re down.”

“Sunderland gags wearing a bit thin now boys, need some new material #ImACeleb #antanddec,” another wrote.

A third chimed in: “Oh no @antanddec just made another Sunderland joke… #ImACeleb.”

I’m A Celeb was hit with complaints to the TV regulator after they made a comment about Sunderland in the first week.

Ant and Dec compared the “barren, hostile” outback to Sunderland, just seconds into the series premiere.

The show was hit with over 100 complaints.

I’m A Celeb continues tonight at 9pm on ITV

Charlotte Crosby says her daughter ‘won’t need to do reality TV – because she’s got talent AND money’

Fay Leyfield — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:29:31 +0000

CHARLOTTE Crosby says her daughter Alba won’t have to go down the reality TV route like her.

The 33-year-old made a name for herself getting drunk on the hit TV show Geordie Shore, but says her little girl has both talent and money, so life will be very different for her.

ErotemeCharlotte Crosby doesn’t think her daughter will end up doing reality TV[/caption]

GettyCharlotte rose to fame on Geordie Shore[/caption]

Charlotte believes her own career would have been very different if she had grown up with more financial security and says that Alba will end up being a famous singer because of the opportunities she has.

But she insists she would never put Alba, who she shares with fiance Jake Ankers, off following in her footsteps and vows to support her in whatever she does.

She told us: “Whatever she wants to do I will be fully supportive of her. My mam really didn’t want me to do Geordie Shore and I had an issue with my mam where I didn’t want to tell her anything because I knew that she wasn’t going to understand or she was going to shout at me.

“I don’t want that with Alba, I want her to be able to talk to us about absolutely anything and everything.

“I don’t want her to ever, ever feel like she can’t talk to me. If she wanted to do that, then so be it. I did it and look where I am.”

The star, who has made millions off the back of the MTV show, continued: “But I really think in my heart of hearts that Alba is probably going to be like a popstar or singer and she won’t need to do reality TV.

“If I am honest, she will probably look down on reality TV and that is going to be quite embarrassing.

“She is going to have talent beyond compare. If my mum and dad had money, we didn’t have any money when I was younger, I would be literally be something really famous.

“I would have actually been a singer, not a massive one but if my mum and dad had money and had put me into lessons and had explored that.

“Alba has got talent beyond compare. She is amazing, she is beautiful. I have got money so you best believe she is going to have so many skills, she is going to be a triple threat. Adele better watch out.

“Alba is going to be so much better than me.”

Despite Charlotte downplaying her talents, she is in fact a brilliant singer – a new skill she has recently unearthed.

The reality TV favourite was picked to be the voice behind Paramount+ UK’s festive jingle for their Christmas advert, following her success on The Masked Singer Australia.

Charlotte admitted she thought it was a wind up when she first got the call, but embraced every second of it.

She said: “It’s just a bit of fun and it’s just a little jingle. I don’t think I was singing at my full capability. If I was singing a proper song, a proper vocal I think I would impress people a bit more.

“I had so much fun doing it. That is the first time I have ever been in a recording studio, it was like all of my dreams come true.”

instagram/@charlottegshoreCharlotte and Jake are mum and dad to daughter Alba[/caption]

GettyCharlotte has come a long way from her time on Geordie Shore[/caption]

Charlotte is singing the jingle for Paramount +’s Christmas advert

Tory MPs slam plans for national park as ‘madness’ and ‘rubbish’

Martina Bet — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:28:37 +0000

TORY MPs have slammed plans for a new national park as “madness” and “rubbish”.

Ahead of Cop28, the Prime Minister announced the search for a new national park for England, with Chilterns, the Cotswolds and Dorset being considered as possible sites.

AlamyPrime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the search for a new national park for England[/caption]

But a string of Tories in those constituencies are less than impressed with the plans, which were part of the party’s 2019 manifesto.

They pointed to higher house prices and lower employment in areas with national parks.

Tory MP for Dorset South Richard Drax told The Sun: “Yet again a proposal to impose a National Park on Dorset has risen from the dead despite virtually unanimous protestations against the idea last time in 2021.”

He added: “Our new unitary authority was aimed at reducing bureaucracy, saving money and giving councillors the flexibility to act in the county’s best interest, not least in the provision of homes.

“A national park would inflate the price of existing houses and push development of new ones into other beautiful parts of the county that fall outside the park. As Mrs Thatcher would say: “No, no, no!”.

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Another Tory MP described the proposal as “madness” and rubbish”, with a third one adding: “House prices higher. Employment lower. Just crazy given the situation we are facing.”

Tory MP Flick Drummond, whose constituency of Meon Valley is home to the South Downs National Park, said she welcomes the plan for a new one but added: “I will be urging the Government to increase funding for them all to reflect the expansion.

“Without increased funding there is a danger that the success they have had so far will not be sustained.”

Conservation advisory body Natural England will consider locations for the new national park, with the Government making the final decision next year.

The environmental push will also allocate £2.5 million to connect children with nature, and there will be £15 million to support national parks and national landscapes.

Environment Secretary Steve Barclay told ITV’s Good Morning Britain he wants the new national park close to an urban area to maximise public access.

He said: “I think one of the things we’re looking at is perhaps access to national parks and whether it should be nearer to some urban centres, and I was talking to the chief exec of Natural England about this last night.

“So we’re very open that it’s not that the Government is going to decide where this is. There’ll be a process of consultation led by Natural England, working with Government on it, but that’s what we want to use the next year to decide.”

Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed accused the Conservative Party of overseeing the “destruction” of the British countryside.

“Under their watch, the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, and waterways face the highest levels of illegal sewage discharges in our history,” he said.

Shoppers rush to buy Christmas Cadbury’s selection boxes and they’re ‘the cheapest’ they’ve seen

Lyndsey Young — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:26:06 +0000

FESTIVE shoppers are rushing to buy Cadbury selection boxes that are the cheapest around.

A savvy shopper spotted the cheap Christmas chocs in Home Bargains reduced to just 99p.

Shoppers are saying this Home Bargains price is the best deal around at the moment

The offer was spotted by one festive bargain hunter looking to buy 100 selection boxes.

They made a post in the Extreme Coupoining and Bargains Facebook group asking fellow shoppers what they thought of the deal.

It read: “Are these the cheapest selection boxes anyone’s seen? Got over 100 to get so want the best bargain I can find.”

Fellow shoppers were quick to give their thoughts on what they thought of the Home Bargains offer.

One said: “Yes that’s the best price.”

Another agreed and added: “Yes, I think that’s a good price”.

While a third commented: “It’s the cheapest I have seen”.

However, some shoppers said that they had seen cheaper in Farm Foods at just 89p each.

But some people in the comments seem to think that this price was no longer available.

We were only able to check prices and competitors online and therefore could not verify the Farm Foods selection box price.

Farm Foods does not display products on its website, but you can use it to check where your local supermarket is by using the store locator.

However, there are lots of deals around at the moment, as retailers battle it out to be the cheapest.

The closer it gets to Christmas it is likely that we will see even more reductions on the shelves, so it is important to shop around.

You can use price comparison sites such as Google Shopping and Trolley.co.uk to compare the price of items across online retailers.

But remember, you still might be able to get a better offer by visiting the actual store.

We had a look around the see what offers other retailers have on Cadbury selection boxes at the moment.

Morrisons has a Cadbury selection box for £1.35 which is slightly more expensive but it does appear to be bigger than the one in Home Bargains at 145g.

Sainsbury’s also has the same one as Morrisons but it is even more expensive at £2.50.

We found the same Cadbury selection box as the one in Home Bargains which appears to be the 85g size.

Both Tesco and Poundland stock the 85g size, however both are still more expensive than Home Bargains at £1.25.

Meanwhile if you are in full festive swing and looking to stock up on mince pies we can reveal the best offers around.

If it is mulled wine you are after, we shopped around to find the cheapest price this week.

Also, if you are in a last minute rush for an advent calender, we can reveal who is the cheapest when it comes to Cadbury advent calenders.

In other chocolate news fans of Cadbury have been going wild over a new flavour of mini eggs hitting the shelves.

Labour-run Nottingham City Council declares itself ‘bankrupt’ as officials slammed for ‘breathtaking waste’

Noa Hoffman — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:25:41 +0000

NOTTINGHAM City Council declared itself effectively “bankrupt” today.

The Labour-run town hall said it “isn’t able to deliver a balanced budget for this year, which is a legal requirement”.

AlamyNottingham City Council today declared itself “effectively bankrupt” today[/caption]

A Section 114 notice was submitted, meaning all new spending, with the exception of protecting vulnerable people and statutory services, will immediately stop.

Nottingham is the second local authority to issue a 114 this year, with Labour-run Birmingham City Council doing so in September.

The council lost millions after its failed attempt to enter the power market with Robin Hood Energy in 2020.

The financial situation then worsened as millions of pounds ringfenced for local housing were splurged as part of the council’s general budget.

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Inflation and cost of living pressures also contributed to the dire situation.

In a statement, the authority said it has “sufficient financial resources” to meet current obligations to pay staff and suppliers.

The statement added: “At the halfway point of the year, the council is forecasting a gross General Fund pressure of c£57m which is partly being mitigated from one-off in-year management and corrective actions.

“This situation has led the council’s Corporate Director for Finance and Resources and Section 151 Officer, Ross Brown, to issue a Section 114(3) report to all councillors today.

“The council is not ‘bankrupt’ or insolvent, and has sufficient financial resources to meet all of its current obligations, to continue to pay staff, suppliers and grant recipients in this year.”

Immigration Minister and MP for Newark, Robert Jenrick, today slammed the council for “breakthtaking waste and incompetence”.

He said: “Nottingham City Council and its Labour leadership have proven themselves utterly unfit to govern this great city.

“Their breathtaking waste and incompetence have let residents down for long enough.

“It’s time for the Secretary of State to appoint commissioners to restore order.”

Elliot Keck, head of campaigns of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, added: “Nottingham is a case in point that when councils go bankrupt, it is financial incompetence that is to blame.

“These town hall bandits have been playing fast and loose with taxpayers’ money for years, and it’s the poorest who will pay for the excesses of the fat cats.

“This should serve as a warning to council leaders up and down the country thinking of gambling with residents’ cash.”

American slammed for visiting ‘authentic’ British chip shop & everyone’s distracted by how she eats fish & uses vinegar

Olivia Stringer — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:25:29 +0000

AN AMERICAN woman has been slated for visiting an ‘authentic’ British fish and chip shop in the US, with people pointing out the bizarre way she ate the fish.

Amber Kacherian posted a video about her experience visiting Little Taste of Britain, located in Layton, Utah, on her TikTok channel, where she is known as @amberkacherian.

amberkacherianAmber was over the moon about finding a British restaurant in the UK[/caption]

amberkacherianThe restaurant’s interior was filled with Union Jack’s and pictures of the royals[/caption]

amberkacherianAmber had no idea what to do with the vinegar[/caption]

Opening the video, Amber showed viewers the restaurant’s interior, with each of the restaurant’s drab looking booths named after a different town in the UK.

Union Jack bunting was strung across the ceiling and there was a picture of the late Queen Elizabeth II in pride of place on the wall.

“Of course, I had to go play with the phone box”, Amber said, before gleefully hopping out of a Doctor Who style Police Call Box.

On display in the restaurant were ‘authentic’ British sweets and cake such as ‘shortbread buttons’ (anyone ever heard of these?).

Amber ordered fish and chips from the restaurant, but was confused about how to eat it.

“This is good fish”, she said, picking the whole fish up with her fingers and munching it like it was a burger.

“The fish and chips comes with vinegar, but what exactly is the vinegar for?” Amber said, before her friend dipped his chip into an entire pot of vinegar, and then spat out the food in disgust.

Another thing that Amber was confused by was mushy peas, which, when served to her, looked like they had been blended until there wasn’t any peas left.

“Why mush them?”, Amber asked, looking unimpressed, “Why not just eat them whole, like in regular pea form?”.

TikTok users rushed to the video’s comments section to slate both Amber and the authenticity of the restaurant.

One user said: “That restaurant has been decorated by someone who has never seen or been to the UK.”

Slamming the way Amber ate her food, another user said: “OMG! The horror of eating the fish with your hands”.

A third person added: “Being British I nearly had a heart attack when you dipped the chips in the vinegar”.

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Alexander Isak’s Dream Team viability sky-high having averaged a goal every 79 minutes since mid-September

Nick Elliott — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:24:50 +0000

NEWCASTLE came ever so close to an epic Champions League rearguard on Tuesday night.

Eddie Howe’s side were a minute away from a win over PSG in the French capital when the hosts were given a generous penalty, one that (probably) wouldn’t have been awarded in the Premier League.

Kylian Mbappe’s converted the spot-kick to break the hearts of many Dream Team managers who would have been delighted if the likes of Nick Pope (£4.2m) and Kieran Trippier (£5.2m) had held out for an improbable clean sheet.

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Partially lost among the chaos was Alexander Isak’s (£4.2m) goal but Dream Team bosses would do well to take note of the Sweden international’s efforts.

The former Real Sociedad forward was on hand to fulfil the role of poacher when Miguel Almiron’s (£3.4m) shot was parried into a dangerous area by Gigi Donnarumma.

Isolated for much of the game, Isak nonetheless pouched eight points at the Parc des Princes, doubling his tally for the Gameweek – he opened the scoring against Chelsea at St James’ Park on Saturday.

16 points has to be considered a particularly impressive return for Gameweek 13 considering Isak was an availability question mark right up until he was named in the starting line-up at the weekend.

Dream TeamDeadly in front of goal[/caption]

The 24-year-old missed five games while injured and it’s because of his spell on the sidelines that many Dream Team gaffers will not be aware of his clinical conversion rate when available.

Isak has now scored seven goals in his last nine appearances at an average of one every 79 minutes – a run that began in mid-September.

This fruitful spell that has yielded 67 points at an average of 7.44 per outing since the start of Gameweek 6.

The stats paint a portrait of a striker in fine form who will provide healthy returns so long as he can avoid further injury setbacks.

Plus, Isak’s minutes are assured as along as Callum Wilson (£4.4m) is sidelined and, regardless, the pair have flourished even when forced to share game time in the last year.

The Magpies are in the midst of a chronic injury crisis but their convincing victory over Chelsea, who went toe-to-toe with Manchester City before the international break, proved they remain capable of impressive performances and results.

Their fixtures across the next two Gameweeks are far from easy – Manchester United, Everton, Tottenham, AC Milan – but Isak is certainly capable of extending his points-laden streak against such opponents.

Newcastle face a tough run but they should continue to produce points

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Newcastle’s No14 has scored nine goals in all competitions this season – only Erling Haaland (£7.9m) and Mohamed Salah (£6.7m) are ahead of him among all Dream Team assets.

Isak’s total of 91 Dream Team points is hindered by his injury lay-off but he actually averages more points-per-game than Ollie Watkins (£4.8m) and Darwin Nunez (£4.5m).

Don’t underestimate him!

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Apple Music Replay live and even ‘beats Spotify Wrapped’ – where to find it including ‘milestone tracker’

Sean Keach — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:23:37 +0000

APPLE Music Replay is finally live, letting you relive your year of listening.

The service even beat Spotify Wrapped – arriving just before the rival recap on Wednesday, November 29.

AppleApple Music Replay is finally here, and it’s very easy to view[/caption]

You can see the songs and albums you’ve been most obsessed with.

And there’s even a feature that reveals your milestones within the Apple Music app.

You can share your results with friends and show off your excellent music taste – don’t let Spotify subscribers have all the fun.

Apple Music will also create a dedicated playlist for you with your top musical highlights from the year.

How to find Apple Music Replay

There are several ways to get involved with Apple Music Replay.

The first is to simply go to the Apple Music app for iOS on your iPhone.

Now head to the Listen Now tab and look for the Replay section.

Click it and you’ll be redirected to the Apple Music website where you can see your results.

You’ll probably need to log in, unless you were already signed in within the browser.

The second option is very easy – just click the following link: replay.music.apple.com

This will take you directly to the Replay in your web browser.

So you can view this on any device with a web browser. You’ll just need to sign in first.

It’s also possible to see your Apple Music Replay playlist inside the Apple Music without navigating to a website.

If you scroll down on the report, you’ll be able to see your milestones – like listening to 10,000 minutes of music or 1,000 artists.

You’ll find this in the Listen Now part of your app.

And you can share this playlist with friends or family.

Sharing is quite limited: you can send your playlist to people from Apple Music, or simply take and post screenshots from the report.

But it doesn’t seem as though the full report can be shared natively.

Inside Apple Music

Apple Music launched back in June 2015, just 22 days after it was announced.

It’s now available across iPhones and iPads, Apple TV, Apple WAtch, Apple HomePod, Apple CarPlay, Mac computers, Windows PCs, and Android phones.

It’s also supported on smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Sonos, as well as recent consoles.

And you can also enjoy audio through a web player too.

The service includes the 24/7 radio station Apple Music One.

And it currently costs $10.99 in the US and £10.99 in the UK.

Taylor Swift is currently the most-listened-to artist on Apple Music, setting an all-time record in 2023.

Real Madrid vs Napoli LIVE SCORE: Latest Champions League updates as European kings look to extend winning run

Connor Greaves — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:23:37 +0000

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE kings Real Madrid will be hoping to extend their lead at the top of Group C when they take on Napoli tonight.

The Spanish giants have picked up maximum points from their four games in Europe, while the Italians sit second.

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Bayern Munich vs Copenhagen LIVE SCORE: Latest Champions League updates as Germans look to continue flawless record

Connor Greaves — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:23:16 +0000

BAYERN Munich will host Copenhagen in a Champions League group stage clash tonight.

The German giants are currently top of Group A after winning all four of their games in Europe so far this season.

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Sevilla vs PSV LIVE SCORE: Latest Champions League updates as Spanish giants eye first win in Group B

Connor Greaves — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:22:57 +0000

SEVILLA will be hoping to get their first win of their Champions League campaign as they face PSV on Wednesday night.

The Spanish giants are currently bottom of Group B and are in need of a win to boost their chances of qualifying for the knockout rounds.

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Will Man Utd’s Champions League match against Galatasaray get called off?

Nyle Smith — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:22:55 +0000

MANCHESTER UNITED face Galatasaray in their most important game this season – but there are fears it might not go ahead.

The Red Devils must win this evening in order to keep their European hopes alive.

GettyAlejandro Garnacho scored a spectacular over-head kick against Everton[/caption]

And after Alejandro Garnacho’s incredible goal inspired United to an Everton win, they’ll be oozing with confidence.

But fans are now anxious as there have been fears that the game will get called off.

Why could Man Utd’s match against Galatasaray get called off?

Around 2,500 travelling United fans have been warned to take extra care due to the extreme weather warnings.

Heavy rain has already started to flood the streets of Istanbul, with strong winds also expected ahead of kick-off.

Despite the weather, Man Utd‘s Under-19’s still faced Galatasaray in the UEFA Youth League at lunchtime, winning 1-0.

But while the full game was played, it was severely impacted by a waterlogged pitch at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium.

A commentator for MUTV even deemed it as “unplayable” with 20 minutes remaining.

Pitch inspections have taken place after Istanbul has been hit with torrential wind and rain.

When is Galatasaray vs Man Utd?

Galatasaray vs Man Utd is scheduled to take place this evening – Wednesday, November 29.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5.45pm GMT.
Rams Park will play host.

Benfica vs Inter Milan LIVE SCORE: Latest updates from Champions League clash

James Orr — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:22:28 +0000

BENFICA are hosting Inter Milan in a Champions League Group D clash.

Italian giants Inter are already through as they battle Real Sociedad for top spot, while Benfica are out having failed to pick up a point so far.

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Woman divides the internet by saying you should WASH Christmas tree before decorating it -but people spot her mistake

Olivia Stringer — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:22:13 +0000

FEEL overwhelmed by the amount of tasks piling up this festive season, with presents to buy, dinner to cook and guests to entertain?

Well, one woman has added another thing to the list and has divided the internet with her bizarre and controversial suggestion that you need to wash your Christmas tree before decorating it each year.

TikTok /@rhema.brRhema put her Christmas tree in the bath and and scrubbed it down[/caption]

TikTok /@rhema.brThe water for Rhema’s Christmas tree bath was completely clear[/caption]

Rhema shared the unusual Christmas activity via a video on her TikTok channel, where she is known as @rhema.br.

Opening the video, she said: “Unpopular opinion, you need to clean your Christmas tree”.

Rhema then dragged her enormous plastic tree into the bath and sprayed it with surface cleaner, before filling the bath up and squeezing in some washing up liquid.

After giving the tree a scrub, the woman showed a clip of the bath water going down the drain.

Unsurprisingly, the water was completely clean , save for a few of the tree’s bristles which had fallen off during the wash.

The woman then put together her newly gleaming Christmas tree, and prepared it for decoration.

TikTok users flooded to the video’s comments section to show share their opinions on Rhema’s cleaning habit, with many people suggesting that it is completely unnecessary.

One user said: “The water being clear told me I don’t need to do this.”

Another added: “There’s a reason we store it in a giant plastic bag! No dust, no dirt.”

One person even suggested that cleaning the tree could damage it.

They said: “Seems like this may lead to mildew/mould depending on the type of tree.”

However, some people did rush to defend Rhema.

One person said: “Well I agree with this. Everything should be cleaned before we put it inside the house.”

Another added: “This is something I would do….. cleaning is so satisfying….”

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The tree looked exactly the same before and after the wash

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Champions League star nearly reduced to tears as he receives heartwarming surprise after match

Ellie Grant — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:21:43 +0000

ATLETICO MADRID midfielder Rodrigo Riquelme nearly teared up as he received the Man of the Match on Tuesday night.

The 23-year-old put on a stellar performance in Atletico’s 3-1 victory against Feyenoord in their Champions League group stage clash.

Champions League star Rodrigo Riquelme could not believe he got the Man of the Match award

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Riquelme received the award after Atletico Madrid’s 3-1 win on Tuesday night

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The midfielder was nearly reduced to tears and gave a heartwarming response

Instagram @atleticodemadrid

AFPThe 23-year-old put on a stellar performance against Feyenoord on Tuesday night[/caption]

Riquelme was stunned as he was handed the MVP after the game against the Dutch giants.

Atletico secured the top spot in Group E as two own goals and a brilliant lob by Mario Hermoso sealed the fate of Diego Simeone’s men.

But the most heartwarming part of the Spanish giant’s win is when midfielder Riquelme was gifted with the award.

The La Liga side shared his reaction on their Instagram and the ex-AFC Bournemouth star was almost brought to tears.

In the clip, he emotionally said: “For me? You are teasing me.

“I can’t believe this. Is this serious? I still can’t believe it. Holy moly.

“You believe me when I say this, this is very special for me because I have been fighting for a long time to be able to play here, Atletico Madrid, the club of my life.

“I never thought I could win the MVP of a Champions League match.

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“This victory is so important for us. For me this is everything.”

Riquelme joined Atletico Madrid’s youth setup in 2010 when he was ten.

He made his debut with the reserves in March 2019 and then his first team and La Liga debut in September of that year.

But after a struggling start to his senior career, he made a move to the English Championship on loan at Bournemouth where he made 19 appearances in the 2020-21 term.

Then he was sent on another two season-long loans to Spanish second-division side Mirandes and La Liga’s Girona.

But his efforts have not gone unnoticed as this term he has impressed boss Simeone and made ten appearances and scored two goals.

And his improving form earned his Spain debut in their 3-1 win over Cyprus last week, coming off the bench for Mikel Oyarzabal.

What do Man Utd need to do to qualify for last-16 of Champions League? Permutations explained

Connor Greaves — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:18:10 +0000

MANCHESTER UNITED will face Galatasaray TONIGHT in their penultimate Champions League group stage game.

Erik ten Hag‘s side face an uphill battle to qualify for the last-16 of Europe’s elite competition.

Man Utd will be hoping to take their impressive recent Premier League form into the Champions League

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Man Utd are bottom of Group A with just one win and three losses from their four Champions League games this season.

The Red Devils were on the end of a dramatic 4-3 loss to Copenhagen last time out.

Man Utd’s defeat to the Danes on Matchday 4 meant that their Champions League fate is no longer in their own hands.

What do Man Utd need to do to qualify for last-16 of the Champions League?

The Red Devils can only qualify for the last-16 of the Champions League by finishing second in Group A.

That is because Bayern Munich have already confirmed their title as group winners as the German giants have 12 points after winning all four of their games.

If Man Utd lose against Galatasaray

Should Man Utd lose against Galatasaray on Matchday 5 they will be OUT of the Champions League as the Turkish giants go four points ahead with only three left to play for.

If Man Utd win against Galatasaray

If Man Utd beat Galatasaray on their own turf, they would go up to six points and would qualify for the last-16 with a win against Bayern in their final game unless Copenhagen overcome the Germans and Galatasaray in their final two matches.

Should Ten Hag’s side claim all three points in Istanbul but lose to the Germans in their final game, they would need Bayern to win against the Danes and there not to be a winner in Copenhagen vs Galatasaray.

If Man Utd draw with Galatasaray

A draw in Istanbul and Bayern beating Copenhagen would mean a win over Thomas Tuchel’s side at Old Trafford would result in the Red Devils qualifying for the last-16 if Galatasaray fail to win against Copenhagen.

Should the Danes draw in Munich and the Red Devils triumph over Bayern in their final Group A game, that would see them progress if Copenhagen vs Galatasaray ends in a draw.

If the Turkish side beat the Danes in Gameweek 6 after drawing with Man Utd, they will go through to the knockout stages.

If Man Utd draw in Istanbul and then beat Bayern and Copenhagen win their final group stage game after losing their penultimate Group A match, they would be both on seven points, but Ten Hag’s side would go through with a better head-to-head record as they have scored more away goals in the matches between the two.

What happens if Man Utd, Galatasaray and Copenhagen all finish on 7 points in Group A?

Remarkably, Man Utd, Galatasaray and Copenhagen could all finish on 7 points in Group A.

Here is how each team’s final two matches would need to play out:

Copenhagen beat Bayern, then lose to Galatasaray.
Galatasaray lose to Man Utd, then beat Copenhagen.
Man Utd beat Galatasaray, then draw with Bayern.

Teams that finish level on points in the Champions League group stage are sorted by the following criteria.

Unlike the Premier League – which uses goal difference when teams are tied on points – the Champions League separates the teams on head-to-head points among the two fixtures between the sides.

Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
Goal difference in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
Goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
Away goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
Goal difference in all group matches;
Goals scored in all group matches;
Away goals scored in all group matches;
Wins in all group matches;
Away wins in all group matches;
Disciplinary points (red card = 3 points, yellow card = 1 point, expulsion for two yellow cards in one match = 3 points);
UEFA club coefficient.

Which teams have already qualified for the last-16 of the Champions League?

Here are all the teams that have qualified for the knockout stages so far:

Bayern Munich
Real Madrid
Real Sociedad
Inter Milan
Manchester City
RB Leipzig
Atletico Madrid
Lazio
Borussia Dortmund
FC Barcelona

When is Spotify Wrapped 2023?

Jamie Harris — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:15:52 +0000

THE end of 2023 is almost upon us and that can only mean one thing for music fans – Spotify Wrapped.

Millions are eager to see what their annual listening data reveals.

Spotify Wrapped has become an annual highlight for users

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And the wait is finally over.

Spotify Wrapped provides users with a personalised rundown of their music trends for the past 12 months.

It includes everything from your top listened to artists, to the tracks you had on repeat most.

But this year there are some new extras too.

When is Spotify Wrapped 2023?

Spotify Wrapped 2023 launched on November 29 this year.

The app is constantly crunching data from your account from the total minutes listened and listen count.

They stop counting data after October 31.

This year’s Wrapped came out a day earlier than 2022’s.

The year before that in 2021 it was released on December 1.

How can I find Spotify Wrapped?

Spotify Wrapped can be found by opening the app and looking for the Wrapped button along the top rail.

Here, you’ll see a number of options including the all important Your Wrapped slide show.

There are also a load of playlists.

Can I rewatch my Spotify Wrapped 2022?

You can’t generate the fancy Spotify Wrapped graphics for previous years.

But you can see a list of the songs that featured.

And it doesn’t just show 2022’s Wrapped either – you can see all previous years.

Just open the Spotify app and search “wrapped”.

It should come up with various “Your Top Songs” playlists.

Is Spotify Wrapped for premium only?

Spotify Wrapped is available to both free and premium users.

However, premium subscribers get extra data to generate into cards.

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Owen Farrell steps aside from England duty and will miss Six Nations to prioritise his own mental health

Martin Lipton — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:14:02 +0000

ENGLAND skipper Owen Farrell is OUT of the Six Nations after agreeing a mental health break.

Saracens announced that stand-off Farrell, England’s record points scorer, “has decided to take a break from international rugby to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being”.

GettyOwen Farrell will not be a part of England’s Six Nations squad[/caption]

The London club added: “This means he will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations.

“He will continue to play for Saracens and captain the club.

“As always, Owen will have the full support of everyone at the club.”

England coach Steve Borthwick, who has never even tried to hide his huge admiration for the captain, gave his support for the decision.

Borthwick said: “Everyone at England Rugby is fully behind Owen’s decision.

“Since making his debut, he has been an integral part of the England set up for over a decade and the demands on elite athletes are extremely challenging.

“He is an exemplary player, captain and leader and always gives his all for his country.

“It is with typical courage that Owen has made this decision to open up in this manner.

“Together with all of us at England Rugby, I will do everything I can to ensure that he has the support he requires going forward.”

The fly half, 32, was a controversial figure throughout England’s recent World Cup campaign after missing the first two matches through suspension.

He was greeted with boos from some fans before the quarter-final win over Fiji, only to respond with a brilliant individual performance by kicking 20 points including two penalties to kill off a comeback by the Pacific Islanders.

Farrell kicked all England’s points, with four penalties and a drop goal in the heartbreaking last-gasp semi-final defeat to South Africa in Paris.

That took him to a tally of 1,203 points for the Red Rose team, having overtaken Jonny Wilkinson’s previous record during the tournament.

Borthwick had made it clear he intended to stick with Farrell as his starting No 10 for the initial stages of the next four-year cycle.

But his absence from the squad when England kick off their campaign in Rome on February 3 opens the door for either Marcus Smith or uncapped Northampton starlet Fin Smith to be handed the playmaking responsibilities for the tournament.

PACoach Steve Borthwick with Farrell[/caption]

Spotify Wrapped 2023: How to see your top songs from this year

Charlotte Edwards — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:13:03 +0000

SPOTIFY Wrapped is back meaning you’ll be able to see your most-listened-to songs and artists of the year.

The streaming platform often reveals the most-streamed tracks of the year along with individually curated Wrapped results for users to enjoy.

Spotify 2023 Wrapped was released on November 29, 2023

How to see your Spotify Wrapped 2023

Listeners can view their 2023 Spotify Wrapped on either a computer desktop or the Spotify app.

Desktop

The desktop steps include:

Go to Spotify.com/wrapped
Select the button that says “Click Here For Your 2023 Wrapped”
Log in with your Spotify account

App

The app steps include:

Open up your Spotify app
Go to the home screen
Click on the icon that says “Your 2023 Wrapped”

Users will then be taken to a slideshow that will go through all of your music data, including their most listened-to artist and what their favorite genre has been for the year.

You’ll also have the option to download a playlist with all your favorite songs of the year called “Your Top Songs 2023,” for instance.

Is Spotify Wrapped only for Premium users?

Spotify Wrapped is available for both Premium and non-paying users.

However, subscribers get to learn a bit more about their listening habits.

For example, Premium users can get a “Pioneer” badge if they listened to a song before it reached 50,000 streams.

In 2023, Taylor Swift took home the title of the most-streamed artist, with more than 26.1 billion global streams.

Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Drake, and Peso Pluma, were also among that list, according to People.

Miley Cyrus‘ song Flowers was the most-streamed global song of the year, with more than 1.6 billion streams, followed by SZA’s Kill Bill and Harry Styles‘ As It Was.

Bad Bunny also topped the charts with the most-streamed album globally, following the success of Un Verano Sin Ti.

Spotify Wrapped can be viewed on desktop or mobile

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Why hasn’t my Spotify Wrapped appeared yet?

Spotify Wrapped was released at 8 am on November 29, 2023, however, some users are having problems accessing the roundup.

This could be because the app is not updated to the latest version.

In order for Spotify Wrapped to appear, the app has to be updated to at least the 8.7 version.

Braga vs Union Berlin LIVE SCORE: Latest Champions League updates as Portuguese side look to keep last-16 dream alive

Connor Greaves — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:09:31 +0000

BRAGA will host Union Berlin in a Champions League group stage clash TONIGHT.

The Portuguese side would still have a chance of qualifying for the last-16 with a win against the Germans tonight.

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Kylian Mbappe brutally silences Newcastle fans after late equaliser in PSG Champions League clash

Kostas Lianos — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:04:49 +0000

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN superstar Kylian Mbappe brutally slammed Newcastle by claiming “they have nothing”.

The Magpies drew 1-1 with PSG at Parc Des Princes in a controversial Champions League encounter on Tuesday thanks to Mbappe’s late penalty kick.

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe slammed Newcastle at full-time

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Mbappe claimed Newcastle ‘have nothing’ after their Champions League match

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Tino Livramento was harshly punished with a questionable handball during stoppage time while Eddie Howe’s men were still 1-0 up thanks to Alexander Isak’s opener.

However, the Toon were almost absent after Isak’s opener on 24 minutes as they couldn’t register a single shot on target.

The French champions, on the other hand, produced a total of 31 shots and dominated Newcastle.

Mbappe wasn’t impressed with the Premier League giants’ performance in Paris.

However, the star striker was also critical of PSG‘s inability to take their chances as they only managed seven shots on target.

Mbappe said: “It’s frustrating because we dominated this team from start to finish.

“They have nothing. We knew it was their game to have nothing but we have to finish our chances better.

“We have too many chances for a Champions League match. It’s not the structure or the organisation, it’s us the players. We need to be much more diligent in front of goal.

“In tough matches, we have to kill, we had too many chances. Normally we should win the match by a wide margin.

“There is nothing to be relieved about. We have to stay under pressure because we have a match to win and we are going there to win it.

“Now there is the championship where we have to win the matches, but we go to Dortmund to win and I believe there is always an opportunity to be first.

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“This has been our objective from the start so it is up to us to go to Dortmund with the ambition and the certainty of winning.

“You have to play with personality. The idea was that we were there today, now we have to work. You have to work in front of goal. We can’t afford to have so many actions and not score.

“If we play like that, with the same opportunities and we are more skillful, things will go well in Dortmund.’

I’m a car expert… you risk a £30 fine if you ‘misuse’ your fog lights in the winter – stay alert & know the rules

Jacob Jaffa — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:56 +0000

DRIVERS have been warned against misusing their fog lights in winter as they risk a fine and points on their licence.

Peter Wadell, CEO of BigWantsYourCar, urged motorists to avoid the common error as the weather turns cold.

GettyBrits have been warned against misusing their fog lights in icy weather[/caption]

As the days get shorter and the nights grow darker, many Brits might be tempted to use a handy switch to improve visibility on gloomy roads.

The button, marked with a symbol featuring a backwards D with three lines coming from it, activates the fog lights on your motor.

Fog lights are a legal requirement and can be used in extremely low visibility, such as thick fog or mist.

However, many might be unaware that there are very strict rules governing their use.

Peter explained: “It’s a common misconception that fog lights must always be on during winter or rainy weather.

“Many drivers don’t know that it is actually illegal to use your fog lights when they are not needed.

“This is because they can do more harm than good, dazzling other drivers and potentially causing other accidents.”

Misusing the lights could see you slapped with a £30 fine on the spot, as well as some points added to your licence.

Nonetheless, Peter emphasised that drivers should be aware of the button and make use of it when visibility drops below around 300ft, about the length of a football pitch.

He added: “We recommend using fog lights when visibility is significantly reduced, such as in heavy fog or mist where you can’t see more than 100 metres ahead.

“This is not just a safety practice but a requirement according to the Highway Code to ensure you and other road users are safe.

“Usually, it involves activating the headlights first, followed by locating and operating the fog light control, often found on the indicator stalk or a dashboard button.”

If you struggle to find your fog light switch, you can consult your owner’s manual for more information.

Just remember to switch them back off once visibility improves.

It comes after a woman said that her family thinks she’s mad after she bought a bus to do her weekly shop in.

Meanwhile, only expert drivers can spot the car missing its wing mirror in a new optical illusion.

What does Mo Salah’s celebration mean?

Jimmy Grant — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

MO Salah is one of the greatest strikers in the world, having won the Premier League Golden Boot a mightily impressive three times.

The Liverpool legend has a unique goal celebration — here we take a look at what it means.

Times Newspapers LtdMo Salah celebrating his goal against Chelsea on April 14, 2019[/caption]

What does Mo Salah’s celebration mean?

Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring some of his goals by posing on one leg with his hands together in a yoga pose called Vrikshasana, or tree pose.

The word Vrikhasana is derived from the Sanskrit terms Vriksha, meaning tree, and Asana, which means posture.

The pose reportedly helps to strengthen leg muscles, tendons and ligaments, as well as helping to relieve problems such as stress and depression.

Some people on Twitter, which is now called X, suggested he was sending a message of peace to Chelsea fans after a vile video emerged of fans singing ‘Salah is a bomber’ in April 2019.

But yoga teacher Emma Stubbs explained: “Tree pose is about balance, so he could have been showing off how good his balance is.

“However, it is also about grounding, about someone sending their roots into the earth and making a connection.

“So that means Mo Salah was showing his commitment to Anfield and Liverpool by standing in a tree pose and connecting to the place and the club.”

She added: “In the tree pose, you normally extend your hands over your head, Mo Salah had his hands in front of his heart centre on his chest.

“Doing that is a way of showing honour to yourself and to the other people close to you, of recognising your soul.

“So when you put the two together, he was honouring his team mates and the Liverpool fans while showing his connection and belonging at Anfield.

“If that’s what he was going for then he hit the nail on the head in his celebration.”

When does Mo Salah perform his celebration?

Mo unveiled his new goal-scoring celebration after putting away a stunning goal against Chelsea at Anfield on April 14, 2019 — a contender for goal of the season.

Salah struck a wonderful finish, with his shot heading into the corner like an arrow, sealing a 2-0 victory for the Reds.

Virgil Van Dijk delivered a long ball to Mo, who took a couple of touches to get away from Emerson before dispatching his unbelievable effort, giving Kepa no chance of stopping the wonder goal.

Mo sometimes does his tree pose celebration after scoring a goal.

He brought it back in Liverpool’s 4-0 thrashing of Manchester United in April, 2022 — during which he scored two goals.

What has Mo Salah said about his celebration?

After the match against Chelsea when he first performed his celebration, Mo gave a brief explanation of why he did it.

Salah told Sky Sports: “I am a yoga man!

“I do yoga and it just came into my mind.”

Sticky Vicky’s grieving daughter & ‘heir’ leads tributes to legendary Benidorm icon who died aged 80 after long illness

Iona Cleave — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

BENIDORM legend Sticky Vicky’s daughter and “heir” to the icon’s brand led the tributes to her adored mother who died aged 80.

Heartbroken fans from across the world have been sharing their love for “the absolute legend” and “true entertainer” who passed away after a long illness.

Daughter Maria shared a touching tribute online to her much-adored mother, Sticky Vicky

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SolarpixVicky spent over 30 years performing wild, x-rated tricks until she hung up her dancing boots in 2016[/caption]

The internet is awash with tributes for the much-loved star of Benidorm

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The exotic dancer’s daughter, Maria, broke the news today, saying: “I regret these words, my mother Sticky Vicky passed away.”

In a touching tribute on Facebook, she wrote: “She has gone, surrounded by her family, with all of our love.

“I thank God for being able to always be by her side, I am left with a broken heart.”

Sticky Vicky, whose real name is Victoria María Aragüés Gadea, spent decades performing as an illusionist and dancer born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

Now, her daughter will take the famous brand with her as she continues to perform nightly in Brit hotspot hometown.

Vicky’s long loyal fans have been filling the internet with adoration for the always cheeky performer who was known for making anything ‘disappear’.

One wrote: “God bless you and your family, your mum put Benidorm on the map, when you said Benidorm every one said Sticky Vicky what a beautiful woman a true entertainer RIP.”

Another said: “Sending u all love….. see your mum on my 21st birthday, proper legend in her own lifetime.”

A third commented: “So sorry for your loss…Your beautiful mum was a true legend we feel so privileged to have seen her many times. R I P beautiful lady. Sending love to her family.”

“So sorry for your loss, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers xxx. An amazing lady at rest,” a fourth wrote.

A fifth offered: “I was 14 years old when I first heard of your beautiful mum… I finally got to see her numerous times in my 40s and your show too.

“Benidorm will be now dark at night…. after losing its biggest star.. absolute legend… Bless you.”

The entertainer first trained as a ballet dancer for 15 years before creating a nude magic show that premiered in Barcelona.

The mother-of-two moved to Benidorm in the 1980s, where her reputation for her wild, X-rated performances.

Her shows involved her pulling a variety of items from her private parts, including ping pong balls and razor blades.

Brits began flocking to see her in action and she quickly cemented herself as forever a part of the Benidorm’s history.

She performed at the Costa Blanca resort which was nicknamed Little England because of the amount of British tourists who visited.

In her heyday, she performed six shows a night, six times a week.

After a 30 year performance career, she finally hung up her dancing boots in 2016.

Asked what she would change about her life if she could before her retirement, she told an interviewer: “Nothing. I have a fantastic life, with wonderful family and friends.

“What more could anyone want?”

Her final show took place only days before she underwent a hip operation.

She was diagnosed with uterine cancer the following year.

In April, the much-adored star celebrated her 80th birthday as messages of love were posted all over the internet,

One fan commented: “So many years of entertaining everyone who has visited Benidorm over the years. Well done Vicky Leyton. Happy 80th Birthday and thanks for being a Benidorm Legend.”

A cheeky user suggested the performer celebrate with some well-earned champagne: “I wonder how she’s going to pop the cork on the champers? Happy Birthday.”

In July, she was hospitalised after smashing her knees getting into a car the month before.

She spent five days in hospital and was discharged, but quickly returned after suffering pain and a possible infection.

She wrote on Facebook on July 3: “Hello everyone. First of all, to know that I’m fine, last week I had an accident before I got into the car and I fell to the ground.

“We spent five days in the hospital.

“After being discharged and returning home, we are here again today, since it hurts a lot and you have to see if I have an infection.

“I hope not and we can go home today. We will report the evolution. Take care.”

Little had been heard from the star since.

Vicky has left behind her son, Eduardo, and her daughter Maria who has proudly carried on her late mother’s legacy.

Maria uses the same stage name as Sticky Vicky, saying that she was inspired to do so after copycats were trying to make money by performing similar acts.

The flexible woman advertises herself as “the true daughter and only daughter of Sticky Vicky the legend for 30 years” and performs nightly shows in Benidorm.

In 2021 she said she wanted to revive the Sticky Vicky spectacle for die-hard fans and new generations of tourists.

She said at the time: “I decided to do her show when everyone wanted to take advantage of her name and lie to the public about who her daughter was.

“My intention was to ally myself with my mother to be stronger, and shut up the liars.”

Meanwhile, Maria revealed her mum was suffering from early onset dementia and using a walker while awaiting a second hip replacement.

Vicky said at the time: “Hopefully I’ll be back on my feet again soon.

“It’s very nice that my daughter wants to carry on with what I’ve been doing these years and keep the spectacle alive.

“My stage days are over but I’m hoping I can accompany her.”

She also made an appearance on ITV’s series Benidorm

WikipediaSticky Vicky pictured with her daughter and heir to the Sticky Vicky trademark, Maria[/caption]

Maria will be carrying on her mother’s legacy in her own nightly shows

Vicky was hospitalised in July after a fall

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Emmerdale star shares sexy ‘nudeish’ snaps with fans for cash – but all isn’t as it seems

Jake Penkethman — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:57:44 +0000

EMMERDALE hunk Alexander Lincoln has shocked fans by stripping off for ‘nudeish’ snaps online in a bid for cash.

The star, famed for his role as Dales heartthrob Jamie Tate on the ITV soap opera, has been seen getting nearly all of his kit off online in order to drum up funds.

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Instagram /@alexander__lincolnHe posted the pictures in order to drum up cash for a charity fundraiser[/caption]

Instagram /@alexander__lincolnHe then uploaded a fully shirtless ‘nudeish’ snap[/caption]

However, the ‘nearly nude’ snaps are not putting money into his back packet as Alex is actually raising funds to help young people dealing with homelessness in major cities.

Ahead of a stint which will see him sleep outside in Birmingham during an organised sleepout, Alex has attempted to gain some much-wanted donations from his followers.

In a joking post, Alex told his fans that he would be willing to share his “nudes” online the more cash he managed to raise.

Starting off slow, he shared a sultry snap of him unbuttoning his shirt to give fans a peek at his bare chest as he smouldered and flaunted a hint of chest hair for all to see.

The cheeky snap came after he exceeded his initial £200 goal by an impressive £500.

As the donations continued to roll in, he went a step further to share another sexy fully shirtless snap.

The actor, who has also appeared in the hit movie In From The Side, stripped down to show off his impressive physique that left his fans drooling to thank them for their support.

He captioned the post: “As promised, a nudeish.”

Alex then added: “Thank you for your support – it honestly means the world and even more to the young people of Birmingham.”

One fan then joked to the star over his snaps: “Skin out to help out!”

Another penned: “Good luck, Alexander!”

Before a third sent a kissing emoji before writing: “Hope this helps!”

Alex has been comitted to raising funds for a variety of charities since his Dales depature.

It has seen him balance his work as an actor with his fundraising after scoring a string of top roles after walking away from his time on the soap.

The star has enjoyed a series of roles since his time on Emmerdale

Former world snooker champions Stephen Hendry and Shaun Murphy propose major rule change at UK Championship

Emillia Hawkins — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:57:27 +0000

SNOOKER stars Stephen Hendry and Shaun Murphy have called for a major rule change at the UK Championship.

The two bemoaned the amount of “dead time” in matches while on punditry duty for BBC Sport at the Barbican this week.

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BBC SportStephen Hendry and Shaun Murphy have suggested a solution to reduce ‘dead time’ in matches[/caption]

Discussing the topic, they then went on to reveal what they think would be the best solution.

Hendry suggested that matches should come to an end once snookers are required by the trailing opponent.

A player can attempt to snooker their opponent in order to force them into a foul if they need more points in a match than can be scored just through potting all the balls.

But both Hendry and Murphy believe this takes up too much time during matches.

Instead, the duo want to see each match end as soon as snookers are required.

Elaborating on his point, Murphy said: “I tweeted that last week and got widely abused for it.

“But I think I am onto something, I mean the frame is over! Let’s rack them up and let’s go.”

When asked how they plan on moving forward with the idea, Hendry responded: “With difficulty I think. But certainly for you guys, TV, you just know when frames are going to finish and that’s it.

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“There’s so much dead time, isn’t there? Who enjoys watching when someone is three or four snookers ahead?”

However, BBC commentator John Parrott and snooker star Ken Doherty strongly disagreed with the proposed rule change.

Parrott said: “Typical, two players who don’t know what a snooker looks like want to change the rules.”

While Doherty explained: “It’s called snooker for a reason, John, isn’t it?”

I look better at 36 than I did 10 years ago, being a single mom to five kids didn’t stop me from having an epic glow-up

Nadgeena Jerome — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:56:50 +0000

A CONFIDENT mother has shared her ten-year body transformation as a single parent to five children.

She looks and feels better than she did ten years ago and has the fit body to prove it.

Mail lady Amelia said she looks better now than she did ten years ago (pictured above)

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She developed a fit lifestyle and got into weightlifting

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Fitness enthusiast Amelia (@vintage_amelia) is almost 40 years old but looks better than ever after having five kids.

In a 2021 TikTok video, she shared her weight loss journey over the course of the last ten years.

It began with a throwback photo of herself at 26 years old.

The single mother smiled in a professional photo and visibly looked much wider.

“Put a picture of you ten years ago and a picture of you now. Let’s see the difference.,” the background audio said.

Amelia then showed several videos and photos of her body transformation after getting into weightlifting.

First, there were several posed images of herself at the gym in exercise attire.

She also showed off her casual side in a body-hugging romper and in her postal worker uniform.

“Let’s have everyone leave a comment,” the audio continued.

Viewers flooded the comment section with praise and supportive words.

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“Okay, MAMA. BEEN FINE, STAYED FINE, THEN DECIDED TO GET FINERRRR OKAYYYY,” a fan praised.

Another added: “That’s a WHOLE LOTTA WORK AND DEDICATION!!! Good on you!!”

“You literally win. Best glow-up I’ve ever seen,” a TikTok user chimed in.

“I love you!!! I need all your secrets on looking so fabulous,” another wrote.

She gave viewers a glimpse at how she looked in her work uniform

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Amelia is very proud of her toned physique and hard work

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Beverly Hills, 90210’s Shannen Doherty reveals breast cancer has spread to her bones and insists ‘I don’t want to die’

Courtney Ciandella — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:55:07 +0000

SHANNEN Doherty has shared a heartbreaking update about her cancer diagnosis and what she hopes for the future.

The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum opened up to People about her journey in its latest cover story.

Shannen Doherty gives heartbreaking update on her Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis

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GettyShannen revealed the breast cancer had spread to her bones[/caption]

Shannen revealed eight years ago that she had Stage 4 breast cancer; however, it had now spread to her bones.

“I’m not done with living. I’m not done with loving. I’m not done with creating. I’m not done with hopefully changing things for the better,” Shannen told the outlet.

“I’m just not — I’m not done.”

The actress will discuss more about her diagnosis on her new memoir podcast, Let’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty, dropping December 6 on iHeartRadio.

She also shared with People her hopes to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

“It’s insane to me [that] we still don’t have a cure,” the Charmed alum admitted.

‘FEEL SO BLESSED’

But what drives Shannen the most is to prove that she can still work, despite her illness.

“People just assume that it means you can’t walk, you can’t eat, you can’t work. They put you out to pasture at a very early age —‘You’re done, you’re retired,’ and we’re not,” the TV star said.

“We’re vibrant, and we have such a different outlook on life. We are people who want to work and embrace life and keep moving forward.”

Given the challenges, the experience has made Shannen grateful for every day moving forward with her family and friends.

“My greatest memory is yet to come,” the 52-year-old said.

“I pray. I wake up and go to bed thanking God, praying for the things that matter to me without asking for too much. It connects me to a higher power and spirituality. My faith is my mantra.”

“I know it sounds cheesy and crazy, but you’re just more aware of everything, and you feel so blessed,” she added.

“We’re the people who want to work the most, because we’re just so grateful for every second, every hour, every day we get to be here.”

DIFFICULT BATTLE

Shannen survived her previous battle with breast cancer after being diagnosed in 2015, but the disease ultimately returned.

On February 4, 2020, the star revealed her cancer had returned sometime in 2019.

She found out earlier this year that the cancer had spread and shared a video on social media of her getting fitted for the mask she will wear while getting radiation on her brain.

“Yesterdays video was showing the process of getting fitted for the mask which you wear during radiation to your brain,” Shannen wrote in her caption.

“January 12, the first round of radiation took place. My fear is obvious. I am extremely claustrophobic and there was a lot going on in my life.

“I am fortunate as I have great doctors like Dr Amin Mirahdi and the amazing techs at cedar sinai. But that fear…. The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like.”

The heartbreaking clip showed Shannen crying while lying down with a mask covering the top of her head and her mouth as she bit on a popsicle stick.

Fans supported the Little House on the Prairie alum in the comments and applauded her bravery and vulnerability for sharing her story.

In her previous sit down with People, Shannen said she felt compelled to speak out about what it was like living with cancer.

“I feel like I have a responsibility in my more public life, which I separate from my acting life … to talk about cancer and perhaps educate people more and let people know that people with stage 4 are very much alive and very active,” she told the publication.

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‘Such a shame’ as card shop with 200 branches to shut store doors for good on Christmas Eve

Sam Walker — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:54:24 +0000

A RETAILER with over 200 branches is set to close one of its stores permanently on Christmas Eve.

Clintons is pulling down the shutters on its shop in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, for the final time within weeks.

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The store, in High Street, will close for good just one day before Christmas Day, according to local news reports.

Residents will be able to find their nearest Clintons branch in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, over 20 miles away.

News of the closure has not been met well by residents, with one simply stating: “Such a shame!”

It comes after Clintons announced it would shut 38 of its 225 UK stores in a blow to the high street.

In August, restructuring experts FRP Advisory and law firm Jones Day presented plans to save the business in an insolvency court.

The deal will help save thousands of jobs and over one hundred shops across the UK, but it still means dozens of branches will have to close their doors for good.

Clintons has not yet revealed the full list of 38 stores earmarked for closure, however it has already closed some stores this year.

In October, it permanently closed its store in Daventry, Northamptonshire, in a blow to locals.

Meanwhile, a store in Whitehaven, Cumbria, closed in March and the Bolton’s Market Street shop shut down in August.

The ailing retailer also has plans to close a branch in Haverhill, Suffolk, early next year.

Clintons isn’t the only retailer struggling on the high street, with a number of others feeling the pinch.

Consumers are increasingly heading online to do their shopping and away from physical branches.

The Centre for Retail Research says online shopping accounted for over 26% of the total retail market in the UK in 2022, compared to over 10% in 2012.

High inflation since 2022 has seen consumers’ budgets squeezed too, meaning they’re spending less on leisure purchases.

Combined, it has seen a number of retailers fall into administration, including M&Co and discounter giant Wilko.

CDS Superstores, which owns The Range, has since announced it is reopening some of the Wilko stores which closed though.

Stores in Exeter, Plymouth and Luton are gearing up to open within just days.

Meanwhile, some retailers and chains are opening sites as others close them.

KFC revealed to The Sun it is opening a swathe of new branches across the UK between November this year and early 2024.

Meanwhile, Dunkin’ Donuts is planning to double its portfolio in the UK from 30 to 60 over the next two years.

And restaurant giant Lounge is also set to open another seven restaurants by January including in Hexham and Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

The Sun approached Clintons for comment.

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I have a fuller bust and still wear halter tops with no bra, boob tape makes such a difference to the sag

Marsha O'Mahony — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:53:45 +0000

A FASHION fan has found a way of wearing halter tops with no bra, even with her fuller bust.

Normally, this style is notoriously bad at accommodating women well-endowed in the chest department.

TikTok user Maxine used boob tape from Fuller Bust Wardrobe

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She carefully placed it to give herself full support

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But thanks to some well-positioned boob tape, this top was no longer off-limits for her.

The difference it made was striking and there was no sign of any sagging.

“Halter neck alert,” said Maxine N (@itsmaxinen), holding the tools that were going to make this item wearable.

She demonstrated how to use bust tape for halter tops from Fuller Bust Wardrobe (@fullerbustwardrobe), a “one stop for all things fuller bust.”

Maxine shares her love of “fuller bust fashion,” on her TikTok, and in this post, she laid out her halter neck hack.

“I used three strips per boob and it never moves,” she said.

“It is one of my go-to solutions for the summer months.”

It was a very simple tip. First, she cut three pieces of tape and then crossed them over her boob for uplift.

When Maxine put on a silky, halter neck, it was very obvious which boob had been taped.

It sat far higher and there were no visible tape lines front on.

There was some peeping out under her arm and she carefully snipped these away.

To be certain of its structural integrity, she gave a “little dance test.”

Judging by the wide smile across her face, she seemed very happy.

Commenters were impressed, with this fan saying: “I need to get this tape.”

The difference with and without tape was striking

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She gave a celebratory dance

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Inside Kylie Jenner’s top secret visit to support Timothee Chalamet as pair jet to Paris

Ellie Henman — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:53:34 +0000

KYLIE Jenner secured her own golden ticket to the premiere of her boyfriend Timothee Chalamet’s Wonka premiere in London – and used every trick in the book to make sure her presence went unknown.

But The Sun can reveal the American reality star Kylie secretly joined Timothee at the star-studded bash and partied alongside him at a swanky after party inside London’s Royal Festival Hall to celebrate his success.

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PATimothy Chalamet at the world premiere of Wonka at the Royal Festival Hall in London[/caption]

A source said: “Kylie flew in from her home in Los Angeles on her private jet and was snuck inside the Wonka premiere in Leicester Square to be by Timothee’s side.

“This is a huge role for him and Kylie wanted to make sure the spotlight was only on him so she went on a secret mission not to be seen.”

After the red carpet event Timothee and Kylie snuck down the road for a private after-party, where they enjoyed shots of Kylie’s sister Kendall’s 818 Tequila.

The insider added: “Timothee and Kylie were so loved up it was incredibly sweet to see.

“She is clearly so proud of him and they really let their hair down at the party. They danced together and drank with their pals.

“Kylie used her own bit of Wonka magic to keep her presence totally unknown and when they left, they departed through a secret tunnel to ensure no one saw them.”

Beauty mogul Kylie, who is the youngest half-sister of Kim Kardashian has now flown to Paris, France, with Timothee for some downtime ahead of the premiere there on Friday.

The source continued: “Kylie and Timothee will be just as low key in Paris.

“She wants people to focus on him and how amazing Wonka is. Kylie is happy to take a back seat.

“As a couple they like to remain totally private and that is heaven for Kylie, who much prefers to be at home with her family than walking red carpets.”

I ordered the viral Skims dress but sadly it doesn’t come with the flat tum & big butt, it looks different on a mom bod

Latoya Gayle — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:52:26 +0000

A TRENDY mom has shared a very relatable post after ordering a figure-hugging dress from Kim Kardashian’s Skims clothing brand.

She changed out of her causal jeans and tank top to try on the stylish black dress that has been going viral across social media.

Laura Fritz took to TikTok for a try-on video after ordering a black slip dress from Skims

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Laura ordered the dress after seeing other fashionistas rave about it on social media

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Laura Fritz (@laurahfritz) boasts over 2.6 million followers on TikTok, where she shares heartwarming moments with her family.

She took to the social media platform to give her verdict on a black slip dress from Skims which cost $68.

The wardrobe staple, which is available in sizes XXS to 4X, has proven popular with fashionistas.

It currently has an almost perfect five-star rating on the Skims website and hundreds of glowing reviews.

Laura looked in good spirits as she excitedly sat in her car before going inside her house to try on the dress.

“I ordered a Skims dress but didn’t realize…” the text over the video read.

She continued to smile before starting to chuckle to herself as she showed how the dress looked on her from different angles.

She put her hands around her stomach as if it were a flaw stopping the dress from being flattering.

“It doesn’t come with the flat stomach and huge butt,” the text added.

“My bad #Skims,” she added in the caption of the post.

Almost 2 million people watched the video and it quickly racked up thousands of likes from people who were left in hysterics.

Many viewers took to the comment section reassuring Laura that she looked amazing and suggested that she should try the Skims dress with shapewear.

“NO! The Skims dress looks good on anybody I swear! I don’t usually enjoy my tummy but I’m obsessed with it in my Skims dress. You look hot,” one commented.

“You look good! I like Skims tank tops and underwear but I’m not brave enough to try a dress,” another wrote.

“Thank you for this! Some of the TikToks about Skims have fooled me into thinking it really is the dress that gives the figure. You look stunning though!” a third chimed in.

“Omg I ordered one today but I absolutely had to also order the shapewear or else I knew it wasn’t gonna work out for me personally [crying],” a fourth said.

“I almost bought one last year but then luckily I remembered before I bought it that I don’t have a BBL [laughing],” another added.

Instagram/skims/Vitali GelwichKim Kardashian has a selection of dresses, shapewear, and night wear available on her Skims website[/caption]

Laura joked that the slip dress didn’t come with ‘the flat stomach and huge butt’

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Viewers were in hysterics and advised Laura to try on the Skims dress with shapewear

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Real Sociedad vs RB Salzburg LIVE SCORE: Latest Champions League updates as Spanish side look to increase lead at top

Connor Greaves — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:52:04 +0000

REAL SOCIEDAD will host RB Salzburg in their penultimate Group D match.

The Spanish side have already qualified for the last-16, while the Austrians can only hope for a place in the Europa League as they cannot mathematically get a top-two spot.

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The ‘real life fairytale town’ in Europe that celebrates Christmas all year round – and stars in several Hollywood films

Ryan Gray — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:52:04 +0000

CHRISTMAS is just around the corner, but there’s a town in Europe where every day feels like a festive holiday.

A Christmas museum, Christmas shops and snowball-shaped snacks all make Rothenburg ob der Tauber the place to go for anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit.

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Nomad's ScrapbookThe town celebrates Christmas all year round in its museum and shops[/caption]

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The small settlement in Northern Bavaria, Germany, is known for its half-timbered medieval buildings, pretty cobbled streets and its love of all things Christmassy.

It has been described as a “fairytale” by previous visitors, including travel bloggers My Right Sock, who wrote: “A few weeks ago, we chanced upon a real life fairytale town in Germany.

“It’s the prettiest little vintage town in the Franconian region of Bavaria, Germany.

“The second you get there, you’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time and all the fairytales you grew up reading will come to life.”

Perhaps one of the reasons it brings these stories to life is because some famous Hollywood blockbusters were filmed along its ornate streets.

Most famously among them are Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, with the town’s market square or Marktplatz where the toymaker ushers the Potts family into his workshop so they can escape the child catcher.

Rothenburg can also be seen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, with Gellert Grindelwald seen stealing a wand in the town during a flashback.

However, Christmas is where Rothenburg specialises, with the winter festival what it’s most famous for.

The Deutches Weihnachtsmuseum (German Christmas museum) telling the story of Christmas in Germany.

It also exhibits different festive decorations up until the mid-20th century and is open all year round.

The museum was created following the opening of Käthe Wohlfahrt’s Christmas Village back in 1981.

The village is predominantly a shop, boasting the largest selection of Christmas decorations “worldwide”.

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Travel blogger Mama Ayla’s Adventures wrote about her visit to the store, saying: “Giant Christmas trees towered over us, twinkling stars dotted the ceiling, snow covered the ground and the rooftops, and we wandered around dancing along to merry Christmas tunes.

“I would have gladly emptied my bank account out with each little decorative item, pretty bauble, joyful Santa Claus statue and soft reindeer toy, each more irresistible than the last.”

Rothenburg celebrates Christmas in plenty of other ways too, with its famous snack schneeballen made to look like little edible balls of snow.

The city’s schneeball tradition is said to date back to the middle ages, when they were served on special occasions, such as weddings.

It will come as no surprise to anyone that such a festive-focused place puts on its own Christmas market every year and Rothenburg’s is said to be one of the most atmospheric in Europe.

It has been carrying out the tradition for more than 500 years.

European Best Destinations wrote: “Ever since the 15th century, the festive time prior to Christmas has been accompanied by a delightful Christmas Market.

“The narrowly winding streets and picturesque squares around the town hall and its archways are lined with wooden booths, appropriately decorated for the season.”

The market runs from December 1 until December 23 and will be open once again this year.

One person who is looking forward to it opening is Tiktoker Madeline (@lu_madeline) who shared footage of the town during a snowy visit.

Her video revealed just how festive the quaint streets look during the winter when they’re decorated for Christmas.

Her followers were stunned by what they’d seen, with one saying: “I wanna visit Rothenburg so badly.”

Another wrote: “This is too pretty.”

Meanwhile, these are the best Christmas markets to visit in the UK this year.

And these are some of the best Christmas markets in Europe.

Getty - ContributorIts Christmas shop has the biggest collection of decorations in the world[/caption]

AlamyRothenburg’s half-timbered medieval architecture is famous[/caption]

Google fooled by AI of Over the Rainbow singer Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – would it have tricked you?

Millie Turner — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:50:20 +0000

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has made it incredibly be difficult to discern the real from the fake when it comes to images.

If you’re struggling to spot AI-created images, then you’re not alone – Google is also having trouble telling the difference.

Reddit / u/loveyoghurtAI-generated images appear on Google before any real ones of late singer Israel Kamakawiwo’ole[/caption]

Reddit / u/loveyoghurtNoah Giansiracusa, a professor at Bentley University, was quick to point out that the AI-generated images of Kamakawiwo’ole were easily detectable fakes if you were a true fan[/caption]

When Google searching Hawai’in singer Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, who covered Judy Garland’s Over the Rainbow, AI-generated images appear as the top search results, according to Ethan Mollick, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

“It isn’t just AI generated text that is starting to bleed over into search results,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

“The main image if you do a Google search for Hawai’ian singer Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (whose version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow you have probably heard) is a Midjourney creation right from Reddit.

“Seriously, don’t trust anything you see online anymore. Faking stuff is trivial. You cannot tell the difference.

“There are no watermarks, and watermarks can be defeated easily.

“This genie is not going back in the bottle.”

What is Midjourney AI?

On the Reddit post that first posted the AI images of Kamakawiwoʻole, onlookers have asked the original poster to remove them so they aren’t the first to appear under the late singer’s name.

Kamakawiwoʻole passed away in 1997 at the age of 38.

“Stop doing lame AI pictures and have some respect for the dead,” one Reddit user commented.

Another wrote: “Why is this the first picture of him on Google?

“It’s cool and all but don’t you think he deserves a real picture of him when people look him up?”

However, Noah Giansiracusa, a professor at Bentley University, was quick to point out that the AI-generated images of Kamakawiwo’ole were easily detectable fakes if you were a true fan.

“This is really bad for society. (And WTF, he’s famous for playing the ukulele, not the guitar.),” Giansiracusa wrote on X.

The problem is – you shouldn’t have to be a ‘true fan’ to trust the images you see on Google are real.

“Google’s got to up its game to keep AI shit out of the top results like this,” Giansiracusa added.

I broke down in tears when I was mum-shamed but now I’m nailing parenting and nobody would dare, says Charlotte Crosby

Fay Leyfield — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:49:38 +0000

CHARLOTTE Crosby says she is no longer mum-shamed because she is ‘nailing’ motherhood.

The 33-year-old – who gave birth to daughter Alba last year – admitted she struggled the first time she was criticised over her parenting skills, but insists people ‘wouldn’t dare’ say anything to her now.

instagram/@charlottegshoreCharlotte Crosby has said she no longer gets mum-shamed[/caption]

instagram/@charlottegshoreThe reality TV star shares baby daughter Alba with fiancé Jake[/caption]

Describing her experience of being scrutinised by other parents, Charlotte told us: “The only time I ever felt this was at the very beginning when I had Alba, I was putting some scoops of formula in a container because I was doing a video for a bottle company.

“I got loads of hate on that video because I didn’t level the scoops. But I wasn’t making a bottle, I was just showing how you put formula in the container.

“Because I was very new, it was the first month having Alba, so I got upset and cried about it.”

The former Geordie Shore star – who is engaged to marry Jake Ankers – continued: “Now, I am so confident in my parenting, it feels like the job I was meant to do my whole life.

“I don’t think people would dare mam shame us. I am so confident about my parenting skills, I have never had any mam shaming ever since.

“I honestly think it’s because people look at me and think there is no point in questioning Charlotte because she is nailing it.”

As well as being an amazing mum, Charlotte has landed a surprising new gig – singing.

The reality TV favourite was picked to be the voice behind Paramount+ UK’s festive jingle for their Christmas advert, following her success on The Masked Singer Australia.

Charlotte admitted she thought it was a wind up when she first got the call, but embraced every second of it.

“I had so much fun doing it. That is the first time I have ever been in a recording studio, it was like all of my dreams come true.”

ErotemeCharlotte says she is nailing motherhood[/caption]

Charlotte is singing the jingle for Paramount +’s Christmas advert

Israel investigates Hamas claim 10-month-old hostage baby Kfir Bibas killed in Gaza along with mum & brother, 4

Sayan Bose — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:48:04 +0000

ISRAEL is investigating Hamas’ claim that baby hostage Kfir Bibas has been killed along with his mum and brother in Gaza.

The terror group’s military wing – the Al-Qassam Brigades – claimed the 10-month-old baby, his brother Ariel, 4, and mum Shiri, 32, died during fighting against Israel.

Kfir Bibas, the youngest Israeli hostage in Gaza, was allegedly killed while being held captive under Hamas monsters

Al-Qassam Brigades claimed Shiri and her sons Kfir and Ariel are dead

The family – Shiri, Yarden, Kfir and Ariel – were all abducted by Hamas

The fanatics claimed the family – who were snatched during the vile massacre of October 7 – all died before the current ceasefire took place.

Hamas chiefs claimed without evidence that they were killed in Israeli shelling – but this has not been verified.

The terrorist group has been accused of using civilians and hostages as human shields as they hide out in Gaza.

Israel is scrambling to verify Hamas’ claim after the terrorists have repeatedly failed to offer information on the trio.

IDF officials confirmed they have notified the Bibas family, and once again slammed the terrorist group as “cruel and inhuman”.

It will be an agonising wait for the Bibas family who have been anxiously awaiting news on Kfir, his brother, his mum, and his dad Yarden, 34.

Kfir, Ariel and Shiri were caught on video being snatched by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz during their vile massacre.

Shiri’s despairing face as she clings to her two red-haired boys was one of the most haunting images of October 7.

Horrified onlookers screamed “she has a baby” as she was bundled away by Hamas.

The family was hiding in a safe room in their home on the border with Gaza when the terrorists attacked.

Yarden texted relatives “I love you all” as they sheltered – before telling family members “they are coming in”.

Another clip showed the dad suffering from a head injury after being repeatedly hit with a hammer by Hamas butchers.

Yarden’s status remains unknown – and his death was not claimed today by Hamas.

The family have been desperate for news, but just today said that Hamas did not know if the hostages were “alive or dead”.

And the photo of little smiling Kfir clutching his pink elephant toy has been seen around the world as millions waited for his release.

It comes after the IDF said on Monday that Hamas “no longer has control” of the Bibas hostages.

They were allegedly handed over to a separate Palestinian terror group in a sick trade – being treated like “loot”.

The IDF stated that Kfir and his family were being held by another “faction” in the southern city of Khan Younis, which is expected to be a major target in Israel’s next offensive.

The young baby’s family earlier said time was running out as they cried: “If we wait another day, we may lose him.”

They believe the 10-month-old baby boy is being used as a “trophy” after Hamas monsters allegedly traded him with another terrorist group inside bomb-blitzed Gaza.

Children still beig held by Hamas in Gaza

Gali Tarshansky, 13
Amit Shani, 16
Ofir Engel, 18
Bilal Ziyadne, 18
Aisha Ziyadne, 17
Liam Or, 18
Itay Regev, 18

Ofri begged for their safe return and told local media: “At the moment they are the youngest hostages still remaining in Hamas captivity.

“We don’t know where they’ve been held. From what we know, they are kept underground.

“We’re really worried about the 10-month-old baby with formula as the main diet.”

Just a few hours ago, the heartbroken relatives accused Hamas of not knowing whether the Bibas family are “dead or alive”.

But now their worst fear has come true as the evil terrorists announced the news of his death.

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said: “Hamas is wholly responsible for the security of all hostages in the Gaza Strip.

“Hamas must be held accountable. Hamas’ actions continue to endanger the hostages, which include nine children.

“Hamas must immediately release our hostages.

“The IDF, along with other security agencies, will continue to accompany the Bibas family, as well as all families of the hostages and missing persons.”

He previously said that “the terrorist organization Hamas continues to act in a cruel and inhuman manner.”

“IDF representatives spoke with the members of the Bibas family, informed them of the publication and are accompanying them at this time.

“The IDF is examining the reliability of the information.

“The responsibility for the safety of all the abductees and abductees in the Gaza Strip lies fully with the terrorist organization Hamas.”

He added: “Hamas endangers the abductees, including nine children. Hamas is required to immediately return them to Israel.

Gali Tarshansky, 13, jumped out of her home’s window but was later kidnapped

Liam turned 18 while in captivity

Engel Ofir was visiting his girlfriend when he got kidnapped

Ian Whittaker

Shani Amit was kidnapped in front of his family

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Aisha Ziyadne, 17 was also kidnapped by the terror group

“The IDF together with all the bodies will continue to accompany the Bibas family, as well as all the families of the abductees and abductees.

“The IDF works with all means, intelligence and operational, in order to return the abductees home.”

Security analyst Michael A. Horowitz suggested taking the Hamas claims “with a pinch of salt,” noting that other hostages who previously were reported to be dead, turned up alive.

He tweeted: “I would take this with a pinch of salt, as the group is adept at waging psychological warfare against Israel, through the hostages.

“The Palestinian Islamic Jihad also announced that Hannah Katzir had died, but then she ended up alive, and was released.

“I also would not expect that Hamas would say this if it was true – but this does remain possible.”

Besides Kfir, the youngest hostage in Gaza and his brother Ariel, another eight children are being held hostage by the terror group.

Gali Tarshansky, 13, was hiding in her family’s safe room when Hamas broke into her home in Kibbutz Be’eri.

Both Gali and her dad jumped out of the window and survived, but she was taken hostage soon after.

16-year-old Amit Shani was the only member of his family to have been taken by Hamas on October 7.

He was kidnapped in front of his mother and ordered into a black car with his neighbour.

Dutch-Israeli citizen Ofir Engel, who turned 18 in Gaza, had been visiting his girlfriend when he was kidnapped from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7.

Siblings Bilal Ziyadne, 18, and Aisha Ziyadne, 17, also remain in Gaza after being kidnapped from the Kibbutz Holit cowshed.

Their family has been described as “simple people” who have always worked for their local kibbutzim.

Liam Or, 18, was kidnapped alongside his cousins Noam, 17, and Alma, 13, from Kibbutz Be’eri,

Noam and Alma were released as part of the temporary ceasefire on November 25, but Liam remains captive.

GettyYarden’s sister Ofri leads a rally calling for the release of the two boys and their mum & dad[/caption]

GettyOrange balloons are released at the rally in tribute to Kfir and Ariel’s red hair[/caption]

GettyProtesters hold up signs calling for the release of the children[/caption]

I was too shocked to cry when docs said my brain tumour would kill me aged 35 – reveals Antiques Roadshow’s Theo Burrell

Jill Robinson — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:46:47 +0000

ANTIQUES Roadshow star Theo Burrell has revealed how she was “too shocked to cry” when doctors said her brain tumour would kill her.

Theo was 35 and had just returned to work after giving birth to son Jonah when she started having intense headaches.

Andrew BarrAntiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell has revealed how she was “too shocked to cry” when doctors said her brain tumour would kill her[/caption]

BBCTheo was diagnosed with a brain tumour after six months of dealing with debilitating headaches and exhaustion[/caption]

Theo BurrellThe headaches started just as she returned to work following the birth of her son, Jonah[/caption]

Over six months, she visited her GP a number of times as well as out-of-hours clinics due to the near constant pain she was in, coupled with exhaustion so intense she could barely get out of bed some days.

Having been prescribed analgesic drugs and then steroids which didn’t work, Theo finally headed to hospital in Edinburgh with her mum in June last year.

While husband Alex looked after their son, Theo had a CT scan and her worst fears were confirmed when the doctor told her it was a brain tumour.

Theo was reassured that the 5cm tumour had the potential to be removed, but the following day a consultant neurosurgeon told her it was a glioblastoma.

In an interview with MailOnline, Theo recalled: “He said there are 130 types of brain tumour, and this is the deadliest, and he could tell, I don’t know how, just from looking at my scan.

“He said, ‘It’s cancer and it’s really aggressive. This is the reality of the situation. We’ll take out as much as we can but it will come back. It’s incurable and the average life expectancy is 12-18 months.'”

Blinking back tears, she continued: “I didn’t cry at the time — I was too shocked — as it began to sink in that this was going to kill me.

“My mind automatically scanned for the things I would miss: getting old with Alex, seeing our son, then just 20 months, grow up, spending time with my parents, my brother, my friends…”

Theo had surgery just six days after her diagnosis and a fortnight later, she had six weeks of radiotherapy, followed by six months of chemotherapy in a daily pill form.

She said: “There is still some tumour left as it’s extremely rare for all the cancer cells to be fully removed, because of the risk of harming healthy brain cells, but radiotherapy and chemotherapy helped to shrink it some more.”

The Antiques Roadshow star told her doctor she doesn’t want to know how long she has left, but is fully aware it’s a terminal, incurable disease.

She said: “The average life expectancy for my type of tumour is 12 to 18 months, so, by those reckonings, I would only have a couple of weeks left. But, according to the scans, things are looking OK for me at the moment.”

What is Glioblastoma (GBM)

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common, malignant brain tumour diagnosed in adults.

It develops from glial cells, which are found in the brain and spinal cord and unfortunately, there is no known cause.

Treatment predominantly involves surgery to remove as much of the tumour as possible, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Sadly, Glioblastomas always grow back.

It means Theo was able to celebrate Jonah’s third birthday last month, and despite the prognosis, she has been able to find some positives.

She explained: “I used to worry a lot about how I’d cope with a serious illness and when I got this diagnosis it almost freed me from that. I just had to get on with it.

“While I obviously wish I didn’t have a terminal illness, it’s liberating in lots of ways.

“I just don’t worry about the same small things any more and now live day to day, appreciating what’s happening, instead of always planning and looking to the future.

“I have a healthy son, a loving partner, a great family and friends, and what I actually want is to spend as much time as I can with them, doing everyday things.”

For more information please visit braintumourresearch.org

Is David leaving Emmerdale in 2023?

Joanne Kavanagh — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:46:36 +0000

EMMERDALE fans are gearing up to wave goodbye to one of the longest-running characters on the show.

David Metcalfe is set to leave the village after nearly two decades in the Dales.

RexEmmerdale’s David Metcalfe is leaving the village[/caption]

Who is David Metcalfe on Emmerdale?

David Metcalfe arrived in Emmerdale in 2006 looking for his estranged father, Eric Pollard.

During his time in the Dales he has established himself as a ladies man, and has multiple romances.

He has been married twice – once to Tracy Metcalf, and also to Alicia Gallagher.

David also runs the local shop, and is dad to Amba and Theo Metcalfe, and step-son to Jacob Gallagher.

Who plays David Metcalfe on Emmerdale?

David is portrayed by actor Matthew Wolfenden, who has played the role since 2006.

The actor kicked off his career by being cast in the musical Saturday Night Fever.

While most know him for Emmerdale, he has also taken part in Hollyoaks spin-off, Let Loose, and had a one-off part in drama The Courtroom.

Matthew also appeared on reality show Dancing on Ice in 2012, and edged out Jorgie Porter to win the competition.

He also stripped off for charity in the The Real Full Monty.

Matthew’s stand-out moments on Emmerdale include David wearing ex-fiancée Leyla Harding’s wedding dress to The Woolpack.

The actor was married to fellow Emmerdale star Charley Webb who played Debbie Dingle.

However, the pair revealed they had split up in November 2023.

Is David Metcalfe leaving Emmerdale?

After a series of unfortunate events involving his son, father and ex-girlfriend, fans will watch David leave the Dales.

The character’s last scenes will be on December 1, 2023.

Viewers will watch him quit the famous village after the news that his step-son Jacob is having an affair with his ex Victoria Sugden becomes too much for him to handle.

David’s dad Eric Pollard’s Parkinson’s diagnosis has also caused him to runaway.

Why is Matthew Wolfenden leaving Emmerdale?

In September 2023, it was revealed that Matthew had quit Emmerdale after 17 years, with the actor revealing “it’s time”.

Speaking on This Morning he said: “I’m so nervous about leaving, almost two decades.”

However, Matthew went on to tease that he could be back in the future, and said: “It feels like the right time.

“The door’s left open, they’re not killing me off, I’ve been promised. I’m allowed to tell you that.

“So who knows, I might be back, we will see.”

However, an insider told The Sun that Matthew quit the soap as he was “bored” with his character’s plotlines.

A TV source said at the time: “Matthew has had an amazing time on the soap, but feels ready for a change.

“He hasn’t been getting any gritty storylines recently so wants to see what else is out there.

“He’s a fan favourite so will get a lot of support in whatever he decides to do next.

“He’s very excited about the opportunities available.

“He’s only just announced he is leaving so scriptwriters are working out his on-screen exit. It’s possible David could be killed off.”

Following his departure news, Matthew has has already lined up his next role as Buddy in the musical adaptation of Elf.

He is appear at London’s Dominion Theatre over Christmas 2023.

Voxi offers 30GB SIM data for £10p/m in winter sale

Rhys Melhado-Thompson — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:46:01 +0000

WINTER is upon us, and that means a wave of winter sales to take advantage of and stretch your money further.

SIM-only provider Voxi has doubled the data across various packages in its winter sale – you can now get 30GB of monthly data for £10 per month.

AlamyVoxi’s winter sale is the best time to pick up the perfect plan[/caption]

Voxi SIM-only deals – shop here

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday finished, you may have picked up a brand-spanking new phone on the cheaper side.

Now the only thing you need to complete your purchase is the right SIM package that provides you with all the data you need.

Or if you’re just sick of always having to stay up with the newest releases, you’ll love the plans available in Voxi’s winter sale.

Shopping around and finding the best deals is a big part of making your money go further.

Luckily with Voxi, you don’t have to lock yourself into a plan. You can order a sim first for free and then activate it once you’ve found the perfect plan to suit your needs.

The main draw to Voxi SIM-only plans is the fact they come with unlimited social media.

This means when you’re scrolling through Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, WhatsApp or Snapchat, you won’t be eating data out of your monthly allowance.

There are a few plans included in the promotion ranging from £10 to £30 a month, depending solely on how much data you think you’ll be going through.

If, for whatever reason, you don’t enjoy your plan or simply find a better one after making your choice, all the plans are on 30-day rolling contracts, so you’re not locked in for years at a time.

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I want to wear an ‘eye-catching and figure-clinging’ dress to my boyfriend’s sister’s wedding, people say she’ll hate me

Sara Alhariri — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:42:57 +0000

A WEDDING guest has sought the opinion of the internet regarding a form-fitting outfit choice for the affair.

Her “figure-clinging” dress had people saying the bride — her boyfriend’s sister — will hate her for donning the sultry look on her special day.

GettyA Redditor described her concerns about what to wear to her boyfriend’s sister’s wedding (stock photo)[/caption]

Reddit user Major_Rough_4702 posted the outfit choice in a post on the social media platform.

“Is this appropriate for my boyfriend’s sister’s wedding?” she titled the post.

She added details about the matrimonial event, including photos of the dress.

“My boyfriend is a groomsman in his sister’s wedding this upcoming May and I was thinking of wearing this dress as a guest,” she wrote.

“Is it an appropriate choice? His sister and her fiancé are having a private ceremony so I figured I could get away with it.

“However, after some thought, I think that it might be too eye-catching for a guest even if just for the wedding reception (which will be in the cocktail lounge of a live music venue),” she added.

She expressed her concerns about the dress, seeking advice on whether to rock it or save it for another time.

“I’m a little worried about the color sure, but I’m significantly more concerned about the fit and style of the dress, especially knowing his traditional immigrant parents,” she said.

“Does the dress cling too much to the body?” she added.

The post drew in many readers who shared their opinions in the comment section.

“You cannot be serious,” one wrote. “Unless you’re trying to make your potential future sister-in-law hate you and be the gossip of the wedding, then don’t do it.”

“That color could look really close to white in the right light, I wouldn’t dream of wearing it to a wedding,” another wrote.

“It’s very pretty but if the place and people are conservative, I wouldn’t choose it,” they added.

“No, don’t wear this. I love it, it’s gorgeous, you have great taste, but it’s not right for the occasion. I’d get something darker and more modest,” said a third.

She posted a picture of the dress she had in mind, which people urged her not to wear to the wedding (pictured on model)

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