1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Major tunnel used by 25,000 vehicles a day to close for 17 nights throughout June – just two months after grand opening
A MAJOR tunnel used by some 25,000 vehicles each day is closing for 17 nights throughout June – just months after opening.
Silvertown Tunnel, which links Silvertown in east London to the Greenwich Peninsula, opened on April 7 this year after taking just under 5 years to be completed.
Peter JordanSilvertown Tunnel is closing for a handful of nights over June for general maintenance and “snagging works”[/caption]
Peter JordanThe tunnel, which links east London to the Greenwich Peninsula, opened on April 7[/caption]
But now, some two months later, the tunnel has been scheduled to close for 17 overnight dates for general maintenance and “snagging works”, according to Transport for London.
Indeed, the overnight closures are in their early stages, with the southbound direction closed each day – from 10pm until the early morning – since Friday, May 30.
Planned overnight closures of the Silvertown Tunnel
Friday, May 30 – 10pm-6am (Southbound only)
Saturday, May 31 – 10pm-6am (Southbound only)
Sunday, June 1 – 10pm-5am (Southbound only)
Monday, June 2 – 10pm-5am (Southbound only)
Tuesday, June 3 – 10pm-5am (Southbound only)
Wednesday, June 4 – 10pm-5am (Both directions closed)
Thursday, June 5 – 10pm-5am (Northbound only)
Friday, June 6 – 10pm-6am (Both directions closed)
Saturday, June 7 – 10pm-6am (Both directions closed)
Sunday, June 8 – 10pm-5am (Both directions closed)
Friday, June 13 – 10pm-6am (Both directions closed)
Saturday, June 14 – 10pm-6am (Both directions closed)
Sunday, June 15 – 10pm-5am (Both directions closed)
Wednesday, June 18 – 10pm-5am (Southbound only)
Friday, June 20 – 10pm-6am (Both directions closed)
Saturday, June 21 – 10pm-6am (Both bores closed)
Sunday, June 22 – 10pm-5am (Both directions closed)
Since its grand opening, thousands of drivers have been forced to fork out up to £20 a day to use the tunnel – which applies for both the Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnels between 6am and 10pm.
Car drivers are charged up to £4 per journey with discounts for automatic payments and travelling at off-peak times.
Most drivers will pay a minimum of £1.50 to use each tunnel – although some may qualify for a discount or exemption,
The payment rises and falls depending on the weight of your vehicle, with motorbikes, for example, paying £2.50 at peak times, while HGVs are charged £10 at peak times.
Drivers pay up each time they use the tunnel, which means they could be charged several times a day.
The idea behind the Silvertown Tunnel is to cut journey times by up to 20 minutes at peak times, as well as boosting zero emission transport options.
TfL say that, on dates when the southbound section is closed, buses will be diverted via the Blackwall Tunnel, while at times when both directions are closed, buses will operate a split service that terminates at Canning Town and North Greenwich.
According to Highways Magazine, 25,000 vehicles are expected to be using the Silvertown Tunnel each day.
Transport analysts suggest that funding for the new crossing, a 14.3-mile route connecting Essex and Kent with an estimated price tag of £9.2 billion, could result in daily fees at the Dartford Crossing soaring to £8.10.
Currently, cars pay £2.50 to use the crossing, but the Transport Action Network (TAN) suggests fees could rise to £8.10 for cars and £14 for lorries to cover the Lower Thames Crossing’s construction and financing costs.
However, National Highways has dismissed these claims as speculative – claiming that tolls would remain in line with current rates but adjusted for inflation.
A National Highways spokesperson told Sun Motors: “These numbers are untrue.
“As the planning application for the project made clear, charges will be applied at the same rate as the Dartford Crossing.”
The Lower Thames Crossing project, approved in March, would massively ease congestion by providing an alternative route for vehicles between Essex and Kent.
Specifically, the huge, motorway-style tunnel would link the town of Tilbury in Essex to Medway in Kent, would also be connected to the A2 and M2 in Kent, as well as the A13 and M25 in Essex.
It would also provide transport links between London and crossings to Dover – which, of course, account for half of the goods traded between Britain and mainland Europe.
While business groups like the Road Haulage Association and Logistics UK welcome the infrastructure as critical for reducing congestion and improving freight reliability – they stress the importance of keeping tolls reasonable.
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Best hair straighteners for short hair 2025, tried and tested – save £80 off GHD
STRAIGHTENERS are a must for achieving sleek, straight hairstyles. But you need to choose the right set for your hair.
If your locks are short like mine, read on for my tried-and-tested pick of the best hair straighteners for short hair.
I tested a number of hair straighteners for straight hair, including sets from GHD, BaByliss and Dyson
When looking to upgrade a hair tool, it can be difficult to know where to start when there are so many options on the market for different budgets.
Although it may be quicker to straighten, short hair can also sometimes require more styling, and the shape of straighteners can help with creating volume and shape to frame the face.
Each pair of straighteners has a variety of features and accessories included, and some are best suited to specific hair types and lengths.
A few of the key features to look out for when searching for the perfect pair are temperature range, size and shape, but some also have unique features that help to maintain hair health.
We took all of these factors into consideration when testing, to find the best straighteners for short hair.
Save big on premium hair straighteners from Dyson and GHD
In this article you’ll find a range of hair straighteners and stylers, all at different budgets. But if you’re hunting for a premium option, there are currently price drops on some of the top brands.
Pros: Wide plates speed up styling, infused with keratin, argan and coconut oil to add glossiness and shine, luxe design
Cons: Nothing major
Rating: 5/5
Revamp’s straighteners are receiving rave reviews on many UK retailers’ websites and I hadn’t used any hair tools from the brand before.
I put the Progloss Wide Ultra X Shine straighteners to the test before heading out for the day, and they worked well on my thick, short hair.
With a naturally curly hair type, I sometimes find straighteners with narrow plates to be time-consuming to use, but this wide design is ideal for straightening large sections of hair quickly.
Sometimes with plates this wide it can be tricky to get to the roots, however the thin border around the plates means this doesn’t seem to be an issue.
The ceramic, oil-infused plates glided easily down my hair, and I was impressed that the temperature range was able to go as high as 235 degrees.
I would recommend these for any hair type, but they’re particularly efficient for thick, stubborn hair and keeping styling time down.
Temperature range: 80-230 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes; Plates: Ceramic; Accessories included: Heat mat; Alternative: BaByliss Smooth Pro Wide 235 Straightener, £45 from Boots
Dyson Corrale Straighteners, £399.99
Holly GonsalvesThe Dyson Corrale Straighteners are expensive, but left our reviewer’s hair perfectly straight after 10 minutes[/caption]
Pros: Cordless, premium design, rounded shape is versatile for straightening or curling, flexing plates reduce heat damage
Cons: The copper plates feel different to ceramic of other straighteners, heavy, expensive
Rating: 4.5/5
I had high hopes for the Corrale straighteners considering the price tag and popularity of Dyson, and I wasn’t disappointed – however they weren’t perfect.
Having heard countless times about Dyson’s innovative technology, this was my first time trying one of the brand’s hair tools, so I was intrigued to compare it with the other options on the market.
The cordless aspect is the most stand-out feature, offering up to 30 minutes of run time when fully charged, and the tool can also be used while plugged in on charge.
I found the straighteners easy to handle and angle, however I did notice they were on the heavier side, which is perhaps expected due to the built-in battery, but could get tiring if being used for the full half hour.
The copper plates also took some getting used to, as the material feels slightly less smooth on the hair compared to the more common ceramic coating seen on many straighteners, however this didn’t affect the results.
After just 10 minutes of use, I was left with sleek, straight hair, plus my preference of a gentle shaping curl at the ends was easy to achieve, which I think makes them perfect for short hair.
Overall, I was pretty impressed with these and could see myself taking them on weekend and camping trips, as the cordless aspect would be ideal for when a plug socket isn’t accessible.
Temperature range: Three settings, 165/185/210 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes (pouch); Plates: Copper; Accessories included: Heat pouch, magnetic charging cable and travel ‘Dok’; Alternative: ghd Unplugged Cordless Hair Styler, £215.25 from LookFantastic
Remington Pro-Ceramic Extra Slim Hair Straightener, £29.99
Holly GonsalvesRemington’s Pro-Ceramic straighteners have a particularly slim design[/caption]
Remington Pro-Ceramic Extra Slim Hair Straightener, £29.99 (was £59.99) from Remington
Pros: Lightweight, great for the roots, compact design, unique
Cons: Wouldn’t replace straighteners with bigger plates except maybe for very fine hair
Rating: 4/5
When I first received these, I wondered how useful they’d actually be due to the ‘extra slim’ design, however for those who struggle with frizz or kinking at the roots, these are a lifesaver.
As the plates are so narrow, they’re able to really reach the hair closest to the scalp, which is particularly handy for sleek, straight styles and slicked-back looks.
The downside to this unique type of straightener is the amount of time it takes to style thick hair – and because of the size of the plates they could only really replace regular straighteners for those with fine, short hair.
That being said, I can see myself using these on a regular basis to tame my roots, especially on hair wash days, and would then use straighteners with bigger plates for the rest of my hair to cut down styling time.
Temperature range: 150-230 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes (pouch); Plates: Ceramic; Accessories included: Heat pouch; Alternative: Ceramic Slim 220 hair straighteners, £19.99 from Remington
Pros: Big brush size is great for thick hair, cuts styling time down, brush is surprisingly good at getting to the roots, circular design gives blow dry look, relatively quiet
Cons: Takes a while to cool down, heavy to hold, doesn’t replace straightening process for me (but maybe could for some hair types), very expensive
Rating: 4/5
GHD’s newest innovation promises a two-in-one styling experience, using air to take the hair from wet to dry to styled, all in one step.
The biggest benefit here is most definitely the reduced styling time – unfortunately for my thick hair type this didn’t replace the straightening process to achieve a sleek, blow dry effect, however for some hair types I think this could be a lot more effective.
I was surprised at how quiet the machine was considering the heat and power it generated – it created less noise than many hairdryers, which is definitely a pro.
I did however find the GHD tool to be quite heavy which could get tiring after a while, and the price point also makes it an investment.
Temperature range: 120 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes (pouch); Plates: Heated bristles; Accessories included: Heat resistant pouch and cleaning brush; Alternative: Revamp Progloss Perfect Blow Dry Volumising Hot Air Styler, £40 (was £59.99) from Boots
If a bouncy blow dry is what you’re after, it might be worth having a read of the best hot brushes.
Cloud Nine The Original Iron Pro, £169 (was £249)
Holly GonsalvesCloud Nine’s Original Iron Pro straighteners are best for thin hair[/caption]
Cloud Nine The Original Iron Pro, £169 (was £219) from Amazon
Pros: Revive Mode can be activated to minimise friction and maintain hair health, smooth plates glide easily along hair
Cons: Expensive, controls are on the inside of the plates, temperature doesn’t go above 200 degrees
Rating: 4/5
These premium hair straighteners are the deluxe pro version of Cloud Nine’s staple model, The Original Iron.
Key features include Revive Mode, which keeps friction at a minimum by vibrating 8000 times a minute for moderated styling to avoid damage to the hair.
The straighteners are described as being best for thin to medium hair types, however they still worked effectively on my thick hair, although the plates are on the smaller side so styling takes longer than with some of the wide-plated options.
The maximum heat is 200 degrees, while some other straighteners reach temperatures as high as 235 degrees, so for more stubborn hair this may not be as effective.
All the controls were on the inside of the plates which could be risky when trying to change the temperature or activate Revive Mode while the straighteners are hot.
I enjoyed using the Cloud Nine straighteners and my hair was left sleek with lasting shape, however the size is definitely best for thin to medium hair.
Temperature range: 100-200 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes (pouch); Plates: Ceramic; Accessories included: Heat pouch and protective guard; Alternative:T3 SinglePass X Hair Straighteners, £164.99 (was £219.99) from LookFantastic
BaByliss Rose Lustre 230 Hair Straightener, £45
Holly GonsalvesThese Rose Lustre straighteners from BaByliss are a great budget choice[/caption]
BaByliss Rose Lustre 230 Hair Straightener,£45 from Argos
Pros: Size of plates was good for short hair, reasonable price
Cons: Material felt quite cheap, couldn’t get my hair super straight
Rating: 3.5/5
While not the cheapest out there, these straighteners are on the more affordable end of hair tools, and for the price these seemed like an okay option.
I wasn’t blown away by the design and the plastic on the straighteners definitely made them feel cheaper than some of the higher-end models, but this is understandable when making a price comparison.
In terms of usage, I found these easy to hold, and the size of the plates was good enough for short, fine to medium thickness hair.
Overall these are a decent, affordable option, and would probably do the job for those with loose curls or straight hair types.
Temperature range: 180-230 degrees; Includes heat mat: Yes; Plates: Ceramic; Accessories included: Heat mat; Alternative: Remington Shine Therapy hair straightener, £79 from Boots
How we tested these products
All straighteners have been tested individually and assessed for appearance, ease of use, effectiveness in straightening, versatility and longevity of results.
Ratings also take into consideration how the price points weigh up against the quality of the product.
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Who is Kyle Ashman? Love Island 2025 star removed from series days before ITV launch show
LOVE Island contestant Kyle Ashman was dramatically pulled from the show just days before it starts, but who is he and what do we know about him?
The 23-year-old from Stafford was axed from the show just days before launch after it was revealed by The Sun he was involved in a vicious attack on a 38-year-old father.
Instagram/@kyleashmantrKyle was recently dropped from Love Island 2025[/caption]
Who is Kyle Ashman?
Kyle Ashman is a 23-year-old man from Stafford.
He works as a water operative, laying and repairing water pipes.
Kyle was all set to star in this year’s Love Island but was removed after The Sun journalists uncovered his arrest.
Earlier this year, Kyle was one of two men questioned after a vicious attack at a wake.
Two machete-wielding men attacked mourners at The White Eagle Club in Stafford on February 28. One of those – a father – nearly lost an arm in the mass brawl as a result of his injuries.
Kyle was arrested by police and questioned before being released without charge. Police have confirmed that he is not a suspect in the ongoing investigation.
As a result of the controversy, Kyle decided to leave the show and won’t fly out to Majorca to join the other contestants at the sun-soaked villa.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Kyle said: “I fully cooperated with this police investigation and made it very clear that I had no involvement in this incident.”
He added: “I am not a violent person and any suggestion otherwise is a mischaracterisation.”
What does Kyle’s decision to leave Love Island mean?
Kyle’s decision to leave puts Love Island bosses in a difficult position, with cameras about to start rolling on this much-loved show.
There are also questions about how ITV vetting checks could have missed something as serious.
ITV bosses speaking to The Sun said: “For personal reasons, Kyle will not be entering the Love Island Villa as planned.”
This isn’t the first time Love Island contestants have found themselves dealing with controversy.
In 2023, salesman Haris Namani was caught on camera punching another man on a night out.
RexStunning Maya James will host Love Island 2025[/caption]
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Corfu hotel hits back Brit gran who moaned about lack of ‘English food’…& says she even made complaint about the WEATHER
A CORFU hotel boss has accused a Brit gran for “fabricating complaints” after she moaned her stay was a “nightmare” thanks to “no bacon, sausages or chips”.
The OAP was accused by the hotel of fishing for compensaion – and the manager even claiming she had blamed the staff for bad weather.
NCJ MEDIASusan Edwards, from near Newcastle, kicked up a stink about the lack of English food in a Greek hotel[/caption]
She took pictures of the grub on offer and went public with her complaintsSusan Edwards/NCJ MEDIASusan was particularly concerned by the lack of bacon, sausages and chipsSusan Edwards/NCJ MEDIA
She told Chronicle Live there was “no English food” on the all-inclusive menu and she was “sick to death of looking at rice” by the end.
The grumbling gran was also dismayed at only being offered chips “one day out of the whole lot” during her £750pp week-long stay.
Now the hotel’s manager, Makis Triantafyllos, has hit back – alleging Susan’s complaints were a ruse to money back.
He told The Sun: “From the very beginning of her stay, [Susan] demonstrated clear intent to fabricate complaints in pursuit of financial compensation, going as far as to complain about the weather.”
He alleged she demanded to know from the staff: “Why is it raining?”
The manager claimed Susan’s attitude had been “sarcastic and dismissive” to staff who did their best to accommodate her.
The hotelier also fiercely defended the menu, saying the food service is “generous and diverse, offering fresh salads, fruits, hot and cold dishes daily”.
He fumed that Susan’s account of the food was “entirely false and disrespectful to our culinary staff”.
And as for the “no English food” dig – Makis said the Sun Hotel offers “world-renowned and beloved Mediterranean cuisine” with other options tailored to guests’ preferences – including those from the UK.
The spat continued over the issue of room keys.
Susan said she’d asked for a second key for her daughter because she herself gets tired in the afternoons and likes to pop back for a lie down.
She said the hotel told her: “No, too expensive.”
However, Makis said Susan was given a second room key but that it was “revoked after it was used solely to keep the electricity running – leaving the air conditioning on 24 hours a day, even with open windows and the room unoccupied.”
Lido Corfu SunThe Lido Corfu Sun Hotel said it has a ‘generous and diverse’ menu[/caption]
Lido Corfu SunThe hotel said it had ‘many loyal, returning guests’[/caption]
Lido Corfu SunA pool is at the centre of the all-inclusive retreat, which hosts three events each week[/caption]
This behaviour, he explained, “violates our sustainability and energy policies”.
Susan also took aim at the hotel’s facilities, claiming there was no entertainment at the site, which is “stuck in the middle of nowhere”.
She said trek down to the private beach was too steep to navigate.
The hotel said the beach is “approximately 300 meters away, accessible via a path that is clearly described”, and that it “hosts three weekly evening events by the pool“.
But it was the food and drink that most riled the bee in Susan’s bonnet.
She said: “On a morning you could have toast, a hard-boiled egg, or something in sauce.
“For breakfast there was mozzarella and sliced tomatoes. There was no hot bacon or sausage.
“We got chips one day. One day out of the whole lot.
Lido Corfu SunThe hotel boasts stunning coastal views[/caption]
Corfu is extremely popular amongst Brit holidaymakers for its gorgeous coastline and bonny weatherGETTY images
“There was fish, sardines and rice – I was sick to death of looking at rice.
“There was pasta and salads, none of this was marked [labelled].
“One night there was a Greek night and they had kebabs, I couldn’t eat that.”
The 69-year-old has to be careful with what she eats, as she has a condition called ulcerative colitis – a long-term inflammatory bowel disease.
Makis said Susan’s pre-occupation with poking holes in the services “clearly indicated that she was focused on securing compensation, rather than enjoying her holiday”.
Hotel staff made “consistent and respectful efforts to accommodate her”, he said.
Makis added: “Targeting a hotel with excellent ratings (8+/10 on Booking.com and 4.3/5 on Google) and many loyal, returning guests, based solely on questionable accusations, is both unfair and damaging.”
After receiving Susan’s complaint, a TUI UK & I spokesperson said: “Our priority is to ensure customers have the best possible holiday experience, so we are sorry to hear that Mrs Edwards felt dissatisfied with her holiday.
“We have been in touch directly with Mrs Edwards to come to a resolution.”
The travel company offered her £100 in holiday vouchers – but Susan claims some people were offered more after complaining, and so declined the olive branch.
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on Loose Women’s Kaye Adams breaks silence on ‘sleepless nights’ amid cuts
KAYE Adams has broken her silence on the chaos at Loose Women and admitted she has had sleepless nights over the cuts to the show’s airtime.
ITV announced dramatic changes to their daytime TV schedule last month, axing more than 220 jobs and making cuts to shows including Loose Women and Lorraine.
Shutterstock EditorialKaye Adams has broken her silence over ITV’s cuts[/caption]
RexLoose Women is affected by the dramatic changes[/caption]
Speaking on her podcast How to be 60 Kaye said she felt as though ‘the rug had been pulled’ from underneath her.
Kaye, 62, confessed: “It did come out of the blue.
“I didn’t anticipate it, which is probably stupid in retrospect. You get into a sort of rhythm of life.
“I had a couple of sleepless nights I have to say, because it’s just like the rug’s been pulled from under your feet – what has been familiar.”
Kaye, who is one of Loose Women’s main anchors, said: “It’s going to have an impact. Lots of people will lose their jobs completely which is terrible. It’s a huge change.
“But I gave myself a talking to and I listened to my own advice for once – change is hard, but it can be good.
“The past is a trap, don’t fear the future – I’m telling myself all these things. And maybe this is the nudge that I needed to make some changes in my life and I’ll just have to go with it.”
It has been rumoured that the pool of Loose Women panellists will be reduced as part of the cutbacks, which will be introduced from January.
Kaye, 62, who joined the Loose Women panel from its first series in 1999, said: “It’s well documented of course. They’re having to make cuts and it will affect Loose Women and to be perfectly honest we have no idea at this point what is going to happen.”
The popular presenter revealed that she has been planning to downsize from the family home she shares in Glasgow with her husband, tennis coach Ian Campbell, since their two daughters Charly, 22 and Bonnie, 18, moved out.
She said the Loose Women changes might give her the opportunity to concentrate on the move.
Speaking on the Midweek Catchup episode of How to be 60, out today, she told co-host Karen McKenzie: “I’ve been going on and on I’m going to downsize and make changes to my house.
“Maybe it’s going to give me a bit of time to focus on that and really spend some time on it.
“Funnily enough, I agreed ages ago to do this programme where they get people like me who are ready to get rid of big bits of furniture and downsize and they take them to an auction house and they sell them off and they film it.
“They asked me to earmark bits of furniture and different things that I was prepared to get rid of and so I agreed at the time, because I thought this is going to give me the impetus to really get going on the down-sizing.”
ITV's daytime TV schedule changes in full
Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily.
Lorraine will run from 9.30am-10am, on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year.
During the weeks Lorraine is not on air, Good Morning Britain will run from 6am to 10am.
This Morning will remain in its 10am-12.30pm slot on weekdays throughout the year.
Loose Women will be in the 12.30-1.30pm slot, again on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year.
The changes will take effect from January 2026.
Kaye joked that she hadn’t yet told her husband. “They’re coming with a truck and I haven’t told Ian. For the last week I keep going to start the conversation with him – ‘by the way, there’s a film crew coming and I’ve told them that they can have that sideboard, that chair, that desk.’ I haven’t told him yet!
“But if I didn’t tell him and he came back tomorrow night, he wouldn’t notice. He might if the sofa was gone or the television, but that’s about it!”
Kaye set up the How to be 60 podcast three years ago with friend and former BBC colleague Karen McKenzie. The weekly podcast features interviews with big name guests including Alan Cumming, Michelle Collins and Shane Richie, as well as conversations about how the guests view and approach the big 6-0.
The midweek catchup episode features chat and banter between the two co-hosts as well as reflections on their lives.
Kaye, who also presents a daily show on BBC Radio Scotland, added that she was now trying to put a positive spin on the Loose Women cutbacks, rather than worry about them.
She said: “So, all change. It’s good for us. I’m going to embrace it.”
Kaye is the third Loose Women panellist to break cover and speak out about the impact of the cuts.
Last month panellist Nadia Sawalhachoked back tears as she said: “What’s been brutal, absolutely brutal, over the last week, honestly, I feel tearful about it, is that hundreds of people… are going to be made redundant out of the blue.
“These are all the people behind the scenes that support us in every way.”
Kaye Adams: How to be 60 is available on all podcast providers
Shutterstock EditorialKaye admits she’s had ‘sleepless nights’ over ITV’s cuts to its daytime shows[/caption]
The Scots-born star has appeared on Loose Women since 1999RexHer co-star Nadia Sawalha (second right) has been in tears over the changesRex
1 week agoNew York StateComments Off on I found out my man had sex with Bonnie Blue – people say we ‘forget those 1,000 men are real dudes that walk among us’
A YOUNG woman has been left heartbroken after allegedly discovering her now ex-boyfriend was just one of more than 1,000 men that took part in Bonnie Blue’s record-breaking sex marathon.
Stevie Kennedy, who is now describing herself as a “hot new bombshell” after recently dumping her ex, claimed that her partner at the time had sex with the controversial OnlyFans model, 25, earlier this year.
TikTOK/@steviekennedyyA heartbroken woman has revealed that she recently discovered her boyfriend was one of the 1,057 men to have slept with Bonnie Blue[/caption]
TikTOK/@steviekennedyyNow, Stevie Kennedy, who claimed she will “never talk to a man again”, has been urged to “get tested”[/caption]
Spencer Clinton/The U.S. SunBonnie Blue claimed to have bonked 1,057 men back in January[/caption]
She invited “barely legal and barely breathing” men to the London eventTikTok/@bonnieblue_xox
Posting on social media, the brunette claimed she “had a bad feeling” that her boyfriend at the time was being unfaithful, so decided to go through his phone.
But the content creator who normally “respects” people’s privacy, said she was devastated when she realised that her boyfriend at the time had cheated on her with Bonnie, whose real name is Tia Billinger.
In a short clip which has since gone viral, Stevie filmed herself holding back tears and shaking her head, as she got candid on her boyfriend’s alleged infidelity.
Stevie wrote: “This is your sign to go through his phone.
“I found out my boyfriend of five years cheated on me with Bonnie Blue.
“He was one of the 1,000 men in 24 hours.”
Not only had Stevie and her boyfriend at the time been together for five years, she claimed, but they they were even “planning to get married” too.
As a result, Stevie slammed: “Never talking to a male ever again.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @steviekennedyy, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 6.8 million views.
Not only this, but it’s also amassed one million likes, 8,789 comments, 29,600 saves and 83,100 shares.
Who is Bonnie Blue?
Born in May 1999, Bonnie – whose real name is Tia Billinger – grew up in a small Derbyshire village, and attended the Friesland School in the village of Sandiacre.
She has two half-siblings – a sister and a brother – who have always remained out of the public eye.
She never knew her biological father, and considers stepfather Nicholas Elliott her dad.
Bonnie also became something of a dance star in her local area, and competed in the British Street Dance Championships alongside her sister back in 2015.
She also had a part-time job at Poundstretcher as a teenager.
After school, she began working in recruitment.
In October 2022, Bonnie married Oliver Davidson, who she had started dating when she was just 15.
Once they were married, they moved to Australia, where Bonnie continued working in recruitment.
However, it was in Australia that she decided to pursue a different line of work, and tried her luck as a ‘cam girl’ – crediting Oliver for giving her the confidence to enter the adult entertainment world.
She quickly made a name for herself in the industry, and was soon making £5,000 a week.
But while her work life was going from strength to strength, her relationship was crumbling, and she and Oliver split after almost a decade together.
She moved over to OnlyFans following her cam girl success, and once again found fame on there.
She quickly became a favourite on the site, especially thanks to her “niche” of sleeping with young male students – such as when she bedded 158 students during Nottingham Trent University’s freshers week in September 2024.
Bonnie is now estimated to be worth £3 million, and makes around £600,000 a month on OnlyFans.
Her family are also supportive of her work, with mum Sarah Billinger even claiming she’s her daughter’s PA, and helps clean up after Bonnie’s events – as well as handing out condoms to young clients.
In January 2025, Bonnie claimed to have broken the world record for the most amount of sex in 12 hours, after apparently sleeping with 1,057 men from 1pm to 1am at a secret London event.
Social media users were horrified by the woman’s claims and many eagerly rushed to the comments to share their thoughts on the situation, with numerous users urging her to “get tested” and “sue” her ex-partner.
One person said: “I would never feel clean ever again.”
Go get tested immediately girl
TikTok user
Another added: “Cheating is bad enough but cheating in THAT way is INSANE, hope you’re okay girl.”
A third commented: “Coming from a man, if he did that, you’re better off without him.”
Four red flags your partner is cheating
Private Investigator Aaron Bond from BondRees revealed four warning signs your partner might be cheating.
They start to take their phone everywhere with them
In close relationships, it’s normal to know each other’s passwords and use each other’s phones, if their phone habits change then they may be hiding something.
Aaron says: “If your partner starts changing their passwords, starts taking their phone everywhere with them, even around the house or they become defensive when you ask to use their phone it could be a sign of them not being faithful.”
“You should also look at how they place their phone down when not in use. If they face the phone with the screen facing down, then they could be hiding something.”
They start telling you less about their day
When partners cheat they can start to avoid you, this could be down to them feeling guilty or because it makes it easier for them to lie to you.
“If you feel like your partner has suddenly begun to avoid you and they don’t want to do things with you any more or they stop telling you about their day then this is another red flag.”
“Partners often avoid their spouses or tell them less about their day because cheating can be tough, remembering all of your lies is impossible and it’s an easy way to get caught out,” says Aaron.
Their libido changes
Your partner’s libido can change for a range of reasons so it may not be a sure sign of cheating but it can be a red flag according to Aaron.
Aaron says: “Cheaters often have less sex at home because they are cheating, but on occasions, they may also have more sex at home, this is because they feel guilty and use this increase in sex to hide their cheating. You may also find that your partner will start to introduce new things into your sex life that weren’t there before.”
They become negative towards you
Cheaters know that cheating is wrong and to them, it will feel good, this can cause tension and anxiety within themselves which they will need to justify.
“To get rid of the tension they feel inside they will try to convince themselves that you are the problem and they will become critical of you out of nowhere. Maybe you haven’t walked the dog that day, put the dishes away or read a book to your children before bedtime. A small problem like this can now feel like a big deal and if you experience this your partner could be cheating,” warns Aaron.
Meanwhile, someone else wrote: “Sue him for endangering your health. Your prince is out there, be glad you found out before the wedding instead of after.”
Not only this, but one woman advised: “Go get tested immediately girl.”
At the same time, another user sighed: “I forget that those 1,000 dudes are real people that walk among us.”
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