1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘I know the facts’ – Rasmus Hojlund breaks silence on Man Utd exit rumours as Champions League giants line up transfer
RASMUS HOJLUND has broken his silence on reports that suggest he will leave Manchester United.
Rumours began to circulate earlier this week that the Red Devils want to cut their losses on the 22-year-old this summer.
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Hojlund is said to be on the radar of Inter Milan, who could be willing to splash £40million on him.
But the striker revealed he expects to remain at Old Trafford for next season.
Hojlund told Sport TV2 after Denmark beat Northern Ireland 2-1 in a friendly yesterday: “I have a contract until 2030, so I expect to play for Manchester United.
“I’m looking forward to going on a summer holiday and then I’m fully dedicated to the project that’s underway.
“I know I can’t get much out of reading things.
“I know what the facts are – and that is that I have a contract with Manchester United until 2030.
“I expect to play there, so I’m just getting ready for a summer holiday and then hopefully a good pre-season.”
Hojlund arrived from Atalanta two years ago in a deal worth an initial £64million, with £8million in potential add-ons.
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Nepo baby with Hollywood A-list parents lands huge movie role – can you guess who she is?
A nepo baby with Hollywood A-list parents stunned on the red carpet this week – but can you guess who she is ?
The star is following in the footsteps of her famous actress mother and is set to have a huge role in an upcoming Hollywood film.
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Nico Parker wowed on the red carpet at the Train Your Dragon Immersive Experience screening at Frameless in London, this week.
The 20-year-old showed up and showed out in an elegant cream and pink dress with sheer laced sleeves and back which draped to the floor.
The British actress paired the look with some pointed nude heels and some simple jewellery.
If you haven’t already guessed Nico is the daughter to none other than actress Thandiwe Newton and famous director Ol Parker.
Thandie and Ol also share 24-year-old Ripley and their youngest son Booker.
Nico shot to stardom at just 14-years-old with her Hollywood debut of the remake of Disney’s classic live-action Dumbo.
Now, the actress is set to star in her biggest role to date as Astrid in the upcoming live-action remake of the 2010 film How To Train Your Dragon.
The film is set to release in the UK on June 9.
The story will follow Hiccup played by standout actor Mason Thames on his journey bonding with a dragon, Gerard Butler will also be starring in the film as his father Stoick.
This week, while promoting the film, Nico opened up about her famous mum and dad, on ITV’s Lorraine, and revealed how “supportive” they were about her career.
“My parents, the really lovely thing about both of them is that their advice is predominantly about, you know, how to be a good person, rather than, you know, how to behave on a film set,” she said.
“And I think that what’s lovely about that is that the two kind of bleed into one another, because I think it’s much more important to be a nice and normal person and be kind to others, rather than, you know, know what angle best suits you.
“So, the advice that I get from them feels very, very much more so about life and things like that.
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“And the wonderful thing about that is that you can then take it on to work and wherever you go.”
Back in 2018, Thandiwe appeared on UK daytime show This Morning and spoke about how she manages her daughter entering the acting world.
She said: “Having a mother and father in the industry… she’s been on endless sets. It’s not that she takes it for granted, but it’s not a world that she feels she’s not entitled to be in.
“(Plus) she has her mum right there like a lioness checking that everything is looked after. You can’t stop the industry operating the way it has unless the truth comes out.
“I feel this great relief, excitement for the women coming into this industry now,” she added.
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GettyAswell as Nico Ol and Thandiwe share daughter Ripley and a son called Booker[/caption]
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Aldi is selling a £7.49 essential gadget that will help zap bugs in your garden this summer
ALDI is selling an essential gadget that will help you zap pesky flies and bugs in your garden this summer.
The £7.49 Adventuridge Bug Zapper can kill insects in an instant, making it perfect when enjoying a drink in the garden or a BBQ.
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Its UV light lures in bugs before killing them instantly.
The lantern comes in two colours – blue or black – so it will match any garden furniture you already have.
Plus its built-in carabiner means you can attach it to a garden shed or gazebo.
It has four light settings, which can help to create the perfect ambiance while also helping to get rid of pesky insects.
The device comes with USBC rechargeable batteries and includes a charging cable.
Shoppers have taken to social media to rave about the gadget.
One person wrote: “It worked for us when camping and outside in the back yard.
“I got two more this yr because I was so impressed with it last yr.”
Another said: “I bought mine last year and they worked great!”
A third person added: “I love this little gadget. Not only is it a bug zapper, but it is a 4 mode flashlight.
“It is rechargeable and makes a great emergency item for your household.”
But you will need to be quick, as the lantern is only available while stocks last.
This means that when it’s gone it’s gone.
Shoppers who want to get their garden ready for summer can also get their hands on a black folding recliner chair for just £24.99.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
There are also several sets of string lights on offer for less than £10.
A set of red, blue and purple Solar Hot Air Balloon String Lights would set you back just £8.99.
Meanwhile, a set of ten Party Lights cost just £4.99, making them perfect for a cocktail party or garden drinks.
The devices are battery powered and can be used indoors or outdoors.
They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including umbrellas, cocktail glasses, lemon and disco balls.
Or a set of Solar Bubble Strings can help you create ambiance in your garden for just £4.99.
The string is 4.9 metres long and includes 50 warm white or pastel LEDs.
The lights have static or twinkle functions and come with a special dusk sensor.
You can turn them on manually or use them on a six hour timer.
What other deals are on offer in the supermarkets?
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Prince Harry’s latest stunt sends a terrible message – the King should sever him for good, says expert
PRINCE Harry has reportedly considered changing his surname to Spencer, stepping away from his family’s name, Mountbatten-Windsor.
While reports say the Duke of Sussex was counselled against the decision by Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, royal experts have claimed that it “sends a message” to the royals.
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GettyHarry is said to have consulted Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer about the idea[/caption]
Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, former Sun Royal Correspondent Charles Rae said: “I think as well that this is another Harry not knowing what he wants to do.
“It was only less than a month ago that he was pleading for a reconciliation with his father and his brother.
“And the next thing we hear, and I think the story was well sourced, he wants to change the name from Mountbatten-Windsor to Spencer.
“Well, that is sending a terrible message to the royal family that he doesn’t really want a reconciliation.
“He wants to be completely severed from the royal family.
“And I think the king should grant his wish.
“I think he should sever him from the royal family.”
The 40-year-old asked Princess Diana‘s brother – Earl Spencer – for advice during a visit to the UK, it is claimed.
But the Duke of Sussex was reportedly told the legal side of doing so would be too difficult.
A friend of Harry’s told the Mail: “They had a very amicable conversation and Spencer advised him against taking such a step.”
Royal correspondent Sarah Hewson added on Royal Exclusive: “I mean, is it to send a message to the royal family?
“Is it to say, ‘ok, fine, you don’t want to talk to us, then we’re not a part of this anymore’.
“Is it because he feels much closer to his Spencer relatives?
“They are the ones who turned up for the 10th anniversary Invictus service at St Paul’s, for example.
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“There weren’t any members of the royal family there. Is it to honour his mother?
“Some more cynical commentators have suggested, well, it would be very good marketing in the United States to have the Spencer name and Lilibet would then be Lilibet Diana Spencer.”
SURNAME CONFUSION
Harry’s children go by Mountbatten-Windsor – which combines the Royal Family’s name of Windsor and the Duke of Edinburgh‘s surname.
However, Meghan Markle claimed in her Netflix show that her surname is now Sussex.
The children were then officially named as prince and princess on the Royal Family’s official website.
Archie and Lilibet are sixth and seventh in line to the throne.
Before their titles were listed as prince and princess on the royal website, they were down as Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor and Miss Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor.
They gained the titles when King Charles became the King, as they are grandchildren of the monarch.
Why did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle step back as senior working royals?
PRINCE Harry has always wanted out of the Royal Family and the repercussions will be felt for years, an expert has claimed.
The Duke of Sussex has lived in California with his wife Meghan Markle since 2020 after they dramatically quit their jobs as working royals and moved across the pond.
Katie Nicholl, who is Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent, told The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show that Megxit did not come as a surprise to her.
Speaking to The Sun’s Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson, the commentator explained: “Anyone who knows Harry is aware he’s always wanted a way out of the Royal Family.
“He’s said multiple times on the record that he wished he’d never been born a prince.
“I think he really is living the life he wants to now. It’s very, very sad that it’s played out the way it has.”
In a statement made on the Sussexes’ Instagram account as they stepped back in 2020, the pair wrote: “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.
“We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.
“It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment.
“We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.
“This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.”
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on EastEnders actress Alice Haig reveals exactly what the old Vicki Fowler star said to her after she took over her role
EASTENDERS actress Alice Haig revealed exactly what her predecessor as Vicki Fowler said to her after taking on the role.
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She took over from previous star Scarlett Alice Johnson, who played the part over 20 years ago.
Speaking to The Sun at the British Soap Awards, Alice confirmed her predecessor had reached out.
She told us: “Scarlett sent me a beautiful email wishing me luck and being incredibly kind.
“It was a lovely thing to get. She said it’s great fun playing Vicki Fowler and I couldn’t agree more.”
The Sun previously told how Scarlett turned down the chance to reprise her role as Vicki.
Bosses of EastEnders had hoped to win Scarlett back after her portrayal of Vicki developed a cult following online – two decades after her last appearance.
A spokesperson for Scarlett told The Sun: “Scarlett was approached, and was flattered to be asked to return, but the timing wasn’t right for her to step back into the role.
“She wishes Alice Haig and the show all the very best”.
Meanwhile, Alice also told us at the Soap Awards: “In all honesty, I think in soap world we suspend our disbelief. We’re changing actors.
“Once you’re bedded in for a bit, you are the character and you do what you do.
“I think what I’m really interested in is trying to find flavours of Michelle – her mum.
“As opposed to trying to copy Scarlett, who was fantastic and her own person.
“It’s much better to be who you are and to try and play it as truthfully as you can, for you.”
Soap characters who've been recast
Soap operas are staple viewing for many people, but even some of the most famous characters have been played by different actors. Here are some examples from over the years.
Tracy Barlow: Kate Ford took on the role of Corrie legend Tracy Barlow in 2002. Before Kate, three other actresses had played Tracy – most notably Dawn Acton from 1988 to 1999.
Nick Tilsley: Ben Price has been playing Gail’s oldest child in 2009, but the former Footballers’ Wives star is the third actor to take on the part.
Sarah Platt: Although Tina O’Brien debuted as Sarah Platt in 1999, she is the third actress who has played the iconic role of Sarah Platt.
David Platt: Completing the line-up of Gail’s children, David was initially played by Thomas Ormson for a decade before Jack P. Shepherd took over.
Daniel Osbourne: For almost a decade, the role of Ken Barlow’s son Daniel has been portrayed by actor Rob Mallard. Before Rob joined, two other actors had previously played Daniel.
Bethany Platt: Fans know Lucy Fallon as Bethany nowadays but before her, three other actresses had stepped into the character’s shoes.
Kirk Sutherland: Before Andy Whyment took on the role of Kirk, he played by an uncredited actor in his very first appearance.
Todd Grimshaw: Gareth Pierce stepped into the role of Todd back in 2020, becoming the second performer to play this part.
Summer Spellman: Harriet Bibby became the second actress to play Summer, taking over the role from Matilda Freeman in 2020.
Ryan Connor: Ryan Prescott currently plays the long-running character, but Ben Thompson and Sol Heras had earlier portrayed the role.
Martin Fowler: Although Martin was the first baby born on-screen in EastEnders, he hasn’t always been played by the same person. His current portrayer, James Bye, is the third actor to star as the character.
Peter Beale: Seven actors have portrayed Ian Beale’s elder son, with the current actor, Thomas Law, in his second stint as the character.
Ben Mitchell: Ben has been played by a total of six actors – with Max Bowden bowing out of the role in March 2024.
Bobby Beale: Before Clay Milner Russell, Ian’s younger son had been played by four other actors.
Freddie Slater: Bobby’s best mate, Freddie Slater, had been previously played by twins Alex and Tom Kilby before Bobby Brazier took over in 2022.
Chelsea Fox: Former Coronation Street actress Zaraah Abrahams took over the role of Chelsea in 2020. The character had been first played by Tiana Benjamin from 2006 to 2010.
Lauren Branning: Jacqueline Jossa took on the role of Lauren in 2010, succeeding Madeline Duggan who’d played her from 2006 to 2010.
Johnny Carter: Johnny has been played by three actors since debuting in 2013 – most recently, Charlie Suff has taken on the role.
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on I’m a mum-of-2 and was a broke teaching assistant on £840 a month – now I’ve made £46k doing a side hustle anyone can do
A SAVVY mother has shared how she went from being a broke teaching assistant to earning almost £50,000 in less than a year.
Shannon Wadey, a mum-of-two from the UK, explained that with her side hustle, she doesn’t need to leave the house.
A mother has opened up on how she was able to turn her life around – from a broke teaching assistant to earning over £46,000 in just a few monthsShannon WadeyNow, Shannon Wadey is a stay-at-home mum and doesn’t have to leave her home to rake in the cashShannon Wadey
Now, Shannon can earn four figures a week doing a side hustle that almost anyone can do.
So if your 9 to 5 paycheck isn’t cutting the mustard and you’re constantly running out of cash, then you’ve come to the right place and will need to listen up.
Eager to inform others about how she transformed her life, Shannon explained: “Here’s how I went from being a broke teaching assistant to making over £46,000 from my phone.
“I used to be an SEN teaching assistant in a secondary school and my pay was £840 a month.
“Now as a mum, that didn’t stretch very far and it also didn’t justify missing out on my daughter five days a week to be at work.
“So, I jumped online and I started searching for ways that I could make money – side hustles, extra income, anything. I was willing to try anything.
“And I did. I tried quite a few of them and nothing worked.”
Shannon explained that she tried filling out surveys, selling stuff on Vinted, but with no success.
However, she then found a side hustle – creating and selling digital products – that worked for her, as she acknowledged: “That said side hustle has now made me over £46,000 from my phone in less than a year.
“I’m now a stay-at-home mum full time and I do this side hustle completely from my phone around my two children.
“I’m my own boss. I don’t answer to anyone, I don’t have to ask for time off and I make four figures a week from my phone.
“This is a side hustle pretty much anyone can do. If you have a phone, you have a bit of free time each day, you have some determination and you wanna make a bit of extra income each month, then it’s for you.
Do I need to pay tax on my side hustle income?
MANY people feeling strapped for cash are boosting their bank balance with a side hustle.
The good news is, there are plenty of simple ways to earn some additional income – but you need to know the rules.
When you’re employed the company you work for takes the tax from your earnings and pays HMRC so you don’t have to.
But anyone earning extra cash, for example from selling things online or dog walking, may have to do it themselves.
Stephen Moor, head of employment at law firm Ashfords, said: “Caution should be taken if you’re earning an additional income, as this is likely to be taxable.
“The side hustle could be treated as taxable trading income, which can include providing services or selling products.”
You can make a gross income of up to £1,000 a year tax-free via the trading allowance, but over this and you’ll usually need to pay tax.
Stephen added: “You need to register for a self-assessment at HMRC to ensure you are paying the correct amount of tax.
“The applicable tax bands and the amount of tax you need to pay will depend on your income.”
If you fail to file a tax return you could end up with a surprise bill from HMRC later on asking you to pay the tax you owe – plus extra fees on top.
“You can literally open up Canva and create your own digital product, stick it on a Stan Store, promote it online and make an extra income a month.”
A digital product is any product that is created, distributed, and consumed in an electronic format.
Digital products refer to digital files that buyers can purchase and download instantly, such as printable art, digital planners, e-books, stock photos, and more.
I’ve made almost £50,000 in less than a year from my phone
Shannon Wadey
Selling digital products involves offering goods that exist in a digital format, which are typically delivered to customers via download or email.
Unlike physical products, digital products don’t require physical inventory and can be sold repeatedly without needing to replenish stock.
Selling digital products offers several advantages, including low overhead costs as a result of no inventory or shipping fees, high profit margins, and the potential for passive income since they can be created once and sold numerous times.
Types of digital products
Online courses
Ebooks
Licensed digital content
Premium content libraries
Digital templates and tools
Product photography
Music, art, and entertainment
Digital services
Printable digital products
Digital memberships
Opening up in further detail about her side hustle success, Shannon told Fabulous: “I started this almost a year ago with absolutely no experience and no clue what I was doing after speaking to another lady on social media who was doing this and earning thousands.
“I’m a mum of two girls and I didn’t want to put my daughter in nursery and miss out on valuable time with her to go to work. So I decided to give it a go with a goal of making £500 a month.
“I never in a million years expected to have achieved what I have now.
I’m no longer consumed by the overwhelming stress of my financial situation
Shannon Wadey
“I’ve made almost £50,000 in less than a year from my phone, I became a Stan Store Ambassador, I’ve grown my social media page to over 12,000 followers from scratch and had multiple viral videos.”
Not only has Shannon been able to cash in, but she’s even teaching others how to do the same too on her TikTok account, where she posts under the username @shannonsdigital.
She continued: “I’ve mentored over 100 people who have started their online journeys with me and helped them get set up and earning online!
“Most importantly, I get to enjoy watching my children grow up everyday.
“I’m no longer consumed by the overwhelming stress of my financial situation, I’m able to treat my children without feeling guilty, I’m able to do a food shop without panicking and I get to do it all on my own terms, from my phone in the comfort of my own home or out and about wherever I go!
“This all came from one decision to give something new a try because I knew I didn’t want to carry on living the life I was!”
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1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Huge skip has been left abandoned on my driveway for WEEKS – now I’m stuck in row to remove it… it’s an absolute joke
A HOMEOWNER is considering taking legal action to try to get a skip shifted off his drive.
Peter Critchley paid £200 to hire the skip from Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre, in Longport, “for a day”, he says.
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BPMA month after the skip was supposed to be shifted, it’s still there[/caption]
But more than month later it remains stuck on his Norton driveway.
It comes as Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre has had its general waste permit suspended by the Environment Agency since April.
Peter, 42, StokeonTrentLive: “We were just having a good clear out. We were getting some stuff out of our old wardrobes and having a good spring clean.
“We found we actually had quite a bit to get rid of so we hired a skip for the weekend.
“We literally only needed it for the day because everything was already in the back garden, ready to go.
“I rang them to pick it up and they said ‘Yeah no problem’.
“It didn’t happen that day, but I thought, ‘Oh fair enough, the weekend’s coming up. It’ll be Monday or Tuesday’.
“And then I just heard nothing.”
Peter struggles to walk due to a neurological disorder. He says the situation has taken a physical and financial toll on his everyday life.
“It’s been an absolute nightmare,” he explained. “I can’t walk very far so I need my drive.
“I can’t plug in my electric car. I’m having to pay four times as much to charge it at a public charging point.
“Some days now I’m having to get my wheelchair out just to get up my drive.
“But I should be able to just get out of my car and walk into my own house without having to do that.
“It’s just an absolute joke. I am looking into whether it’s worth getting solicitors involved. Because the cost is just ridiculous.
“I’ve paid £200 to have a skip for a day and now I’m having to fork out £20 a week extra recharging my car. How am I going to get reimbursed for all this.”
Its website states: “There may be delays in skip collections until further notice.
“We kindly ask that customers continue to work with us for skip collections, as arranging alternative disposal or third-party operators may lead to complications, including potential legal ramifications.
“Your patience and cooperation during this time is greatly appreciated and we are committed to restoring full operations as soon as possible while ensuring compliance with all regulations.”
An Environment Agency spokesman said: “Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre is storing more waste than is authorised by the conditions of its environmental permit and in a manner that poses a serious risk of pollution.
“We have therefore suspended one of the company’s two environmental permits and are taking action to encourage the company to keep the amount of waste it stores within acceptable limits.”
The Sun has approached Staffordshire Waste Recycling Centre for comment.
