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Coronation Street star making a comeback to the show 15 years after being killed off – but WON’T be seen on screen

CORONATION Street star Reece Dinsdale is making an epic comeback to the cobbles – 15 years after he was killed off.

The actor played Gail Platt’s fourth husband Joe McIntyre before he met his demise after he tried to fake his death to claim insurance money.

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A Coronation Street star is making a comeback – 15 years after being killed off[/caption]
Joe McIntyre proposing to Gail Platt in Coronation Street.
Reece Dinsdale revealed he’s back working on the ITV soap
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Reece Dinsdale after quitting crisps.
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The actor won’t be reprising his role though[/caption]

But before ITV fans get excited, Reece won’t be reprising his role – instead he’s taken a job from behind the camera.

Reece has directed tonight’s and Friday’s episodes.

Taking to his X account, he wrote: “Tonight’s episodes of Coronation Street (and both of Friday’s) are directed by yours truly. Loved every second of making them. Hope you enjoy, too!

Reece confirmed that the episodes were filmed around six to eight weeks ago.

In the comment section, Reece admitted he “loves” being a director on the show as fans shared their excitement ahead of the installments.

In April, Reece revealed he was making a return to the beloved soap.

He revealed he recently directed four episodes that month.

Reece is no stranger to directing Coronation Street and has made eight episodes since 2022.

He has also directed 42 episodes of Emmerdale since 2020, and helmed episodes of shows such as Pitching In, Moving On, and Secrets and Words.

The actor’s gig behind the camera comes after he was forced to defend his career prospects when he left Emmerdale.

In 2024, Reece announced he would be taking a break from directing the soap following the death of his mother.

He told fans: “Following the death of my Ma (& moving house), at 64 I’ve taken a decision to have some time out from work. Many months in fact. I’ve never done that consciously.

“I’ve stuff lined up down the line, so I know that’s easy for me to say. However, I’m loving every bloody second of it!”

Reece also played villain Paul Ashdale on Emmerdale in 2020 for a two-year stint, before he was killed off.

Joe McIntyre proposing to Gail Platt in Coronation Street.
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The actor has directed two episodes of Corrie this week[/caption]
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Reece played Paul Ashdale on Emmerdale in 2020 for a two-year stint[/caption]

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‘Radical’ new budget ‘supermini’ EV rivalling ‘beast’ Renault & ‘powerful’ Volkswagen is coming to UK in months

A “RADICAL” new budget “supermini” EV, set to rival Renault’s “beast” and Volkswagen’s “powerful” models, is arriving in the UK in just months.”

The Nio Firefly has been confirmed for the European market, with UK sales expected soon.

Nio Firefly electric car.
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The Nio Firefly, a Chinese rival for the Renault 5[/caption]
Side profile of a light purple Nio Firefly electric car.
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The Chinese EV offers an impressive 260-mile range[/caption]
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The budget electric car is expected to cost around £12,500[/caption]

The Chinese EV offers an impressive 260-mile range and a single rear-mounted 141bhp motor.

The budget electric car is expected to cost around £12,500.

After launching in China, Nio sold 3,680 Firefly models last month, boosting the brand’s overall sales by a whopping 13.1 per cent.

Reports suggest that the Firefly will be available in UK showrooms imminently, according to Autocar.

Qin Lihong, Nio’s president, revealed that it would launch a right-hand-drive variant for the UK by October.

The Chinese car brand is rapidly expanding across Europe, aiming to enter 16 new global markets this year.

It comes after an ultra-ambitious car maker revealed a new budget EV that some claim could rival Tesla.

Little-known Chinese manufacturer Nio is to release a sub-brand called Firefly – which will offer entry-level electric vehicles.

Spy shots have revealed the brand testing a small city-style hatchback, which is tipped to be showcased to the world on December 21 for their so-called Nio Day in Guangzhou, China.

Known for their advanced technology and innovative features, Nio is a relatively new EV startup – established in 2014 and adopting its current name in 2016.

Their first mass-produced car was the ES8, an all-electric SUV, which began sales in June 2018.

Nio also has a family-oriented brand called Onvo, with Onvo L60 the only model currently available for sale under that name.

The new Firefly marque will sit at the bottom of their tier of brands and will focus on small and mid-size EVs.

Automotive outlet CarScoops first revealed the motor back in March, and new photos they obtained revealed it will look like a typical hatchback in size with a short front and rear overhang – resembling the five-door Mini Cooper and BYD Dolphin.

Photos of the Firefly’s interior have also been published by IT Home and CarNewsChina.

Judging by these, it appears it will feature a large central infotainment screen along with a digital instrument cluster – all despite its budget-orientated appeal.

Little else is known about the new hatchback, and it will initially be launched in China before it comes to Europe – although tariff hikes will likely make it pricier than originally planned.

The release of the Firefly could certainly give Tesla something to think about in the future.

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‘That’s the saddest thing I’ve ever seen’ people cry as bloke proudly shows off Britney tattoo with VERY awkward error

A BLOKE has left people in stitches after proudly showing off his Britney Spears tattoo with a very awkward error.

The legendary pop artist Britney Spears, 43, has gained worldwide fame thanks to dozens of hits, such as Toxic, Circus, Baby One More Time, as well as some of her iconic phrases.

Britney Spears at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala.
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The legendary popstar has certainly inspired one fan to go that extra mile to showcase his love[/caption]
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But while he was all chuffed with the inking, eagle-eyed social media users spotted a very unfortunate error
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Some pointed out that he got the tattoo above his knee – and thus, it didn’t make any sense
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One such phrase that’s become a favourite for millions of her fans is ”It’s Britney, b**ch”, which kicks off her 2007 track, Gimme More.

And it seems that one man, only known as TikToker @tytanofficial, was so inspired by the tune he decided to dedicate a special inking to the pop princess.

However, the bloke went for a more creative approach – one that was recently shared on social media by fellow TikTok user @essexxink.

Instead of having ”It’s Britney, b***h”’ tattooed on his leg, the ink lover took the opportunity and went for ”It’s Brit(knee), b***c” .

The design starts at the top of his knee with ”It’s Brit”, with the knee serving as ”ney” part – while the rest of it is sitting under the kneecap.

”Look at his tattoo – It’s Brit… b***h,” the woman could be heard saying in the video.

The ink lover then proceeded to explain the logic behind the work, as he was all chuffed with himself and gave the camera a cheeky smile.

‘That’s the saddest thing I’ve ever seen’

But while the man was clearly happy with the tattoo, the clip soon went viral for all the wrong reasons.

Eagle-eyed social media users soon spotted that something was slightly off with the black inking – as they thought he had tattooed it way above his knee.

”Who’s gonna tell him where the knee lives?” one person commented under the video which has racked up over 900k views in just one day.

”but that can’t be his knee it’s too high up,” another was left in hysterics.

”it’s not even on his knee,” someone else couldn’t stop laughing.

”that’s the saddest thing I’ve ever seen,” wrote another viewer.

Which tattoos hurt the most?

Depending on what part of your body you choose to ink, tattoos can range significantly in terms of pain levels.

Some of the most painful areas are those where the skin tends to be thinner or closer to the bone.

Each area has specific factors which contribute to the level of pain.

Ribcage: Thin skin, little muscle, and many nerve endings.

Feet and ankles: Many bones, tendons, and nerve endings close to the surface.

Hands and fingers: Many bones, tendons, and nerve endings, resulting in increased pain during tattooing. Knuckles can be especially painful.

Spine: Proximity of the spinal cord and nerve endings makes it sensitive. Tattooing directly over the vertebrae can be especially painful.

Knees and elbows: Thin skin and little padding between the skin and the underlying bones.

Armpits and groin: High concentration of nerve endings and lymph nodes.

Neck and throat:  Thin and sensitive skin, with many nerve endings and blood vessels close to the surface.

Source: Tatt2Away

But despite the huge amount of mean comments, there were also plenty of those who were fans of the inking – and some were even keen to get a similar design.

”OMG I AM JEALOUS WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT,” wrote a social media user.

”You need Whit knee Houston on the other leg!” someone else suggested.

”i need this,” chimed in another.

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Wills jokes ‘families can be a mixed bag – some of them might not want to see you much’

PRINCE William joked families can be a “mixed bag” when he visited soldiers at an army air field.

The Prince of Wales asked a group if their family are okay and if they see them enough, before quipping: “Some of them might not want to see you that much.

Prince William presenting an award to a soldier.
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Prince William joked families can be a “mixed bag” when he visited soldiers at an army air field today[/caption]
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He spoke to children the Army Air Corps in Wattisham, Suffolk[/caption]
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Wills is the colonel-in-chief, a role he stepped into in May 2024[/caption]

“It’s a mixed bag sometimes.”

This comes as the royal’s feud with his brother Prince Harry continues.

The latest blow to their fractured relationship came when the Duke of Sussex dropped some extraordinary bombshells in a BBC interview.

He filmed a rare sit-down chat after losing his appeal against the decision to remove his taxpayer-funded security.

William’s comments came after he observed a combat PT training session.

He visited the Army Air Corps in Wattisham, Suffolk, in his role as colonel-in-chief which he became in May 2024.

He also promised he would take up issues with accommodation which was raised by the soldiers, saying: “It probably hasn’t been looked at for a while.

There will be a big notebook on somebody’s desk.“Whether they listen to me, that’s another matter.”

He arrived yesterday as a passenger in a wildcat helicopter – a key element of AAC’s capabilities – before flying the chopper himself on the way home.

During the trip, he was also shown inside planning and comms tents to learn about their operations.

And he served bacon and sausage baps at an Archers Breakfast, a weekly social event held by 664 Squadron for its personnel and families.

He said as he served the food: “It’s making my mouth water.”

And the ladies serving with him praised his abilities, saying he was “spot on” and “had pace”.

He then spoke with soldiers and their families outside, including Mike and Lorna Pope, parents of Air Trooper Daniel Pope of 664 Squadron who sadly died of cancer in 2016.

The squadron and regiment honour his memory through an annual cross country race and by naming Pope’s Bar after him, which was the venue for meeting the families.

And he spoke with WO2 Matthew Foster and children Archie, six, and Ida, eight. He told the children: “Your dad does a very important job here.”

At the end of the engagement, he presented Staff Sergeant Kenneth Robert Copeland with an award for his exceptional service in West Africa.

He also presented promotions for several soldiers from corporal to sergeant.

Prince William piloting a helicopter.
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William arrived yesterday as a passenger in a wildcat helicopter[/caption]
Prince William walking with military personnel at an airfield.
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The royal presented promotions for several soldiers from corporal to sergeant[/caption]
The Prince of Wales reviewing operational data with Army Air Corps personnel.
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During the trip, he was also shown inside planning and comms tents to learn about their operations[/caption]
Prince William visiting the 4 Regiment Army Air Corps.
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The ladies serving with him praised his abilities, saying he was “spot on” and “had pace”[/caption]
Prince William visiting the 4 Regiment Army Air Corps.
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The dad-of-two served bacon and sausage baps at an Archers Breakfast[/caption]

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Meghan won’t take orders from anyone – that’s why her brand’s in chaos & it’s all her own fault, expert slams

ROYAL experts have slammed Meghan Markle, claiming her inability to take orders is behind the chaos surrounding her brand.

The Duchess of Sussex’s brand, As ever, is taking a short break after selling out all its items in just 45 minutes, according to Meghan.

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The Duchess of Sussex revealed on a podcast that her brand is taking a short break to restock[/caption]

However, experts claim the quick sellout highlights chaos behind the brand, suggesting there weren’t enough products to meet demand.

The Sun’s former Royal Correspondent and author Charles Rae said: “I’m not a businessman, but I would have thought that if you were setting up a new company, you would have enough products on the shelves or whatever is kept to satisfy the demand.”

Shoppers snapped up £10 jam and £22 honey from Meghan’s brand — though it’s unclear how many sold before the products were declared out of stock.

Royal experts believe that the lack of clarity from the brand stems from the Duchess “not wanting to take orders from anyone”.

“My view is that it is mainly, I would say, 90 per cent Megan who’s running,” said Charles.

He added: “Who’s running the show, because this is a woman who does not want to take orders from anybody.”

Royal Correspondent Sarah Hewson agreed and said: “She doesn’t want to let go.

“And I guess, you know, she is putting her name to it. But yes, it has been chaotic.

The Duchess of Sussex has promised her As Ever goods will be back in stock this month – alongside “a few new things we can’t wait to show you”.

The about-turn came hours after she was heard telling Beyonce’s mother she had decided to “just pause” until completely ready.

Meghan appeared on her own podcast on Tuesday, recorded in May, telling Tina Knowles she feared annoying customers when the first batch of her jam and herbal teas sold out in less than an hour.

She said wanted to wait until it is “completely stable and we have everything we need”.

Meghan has since shared a photo of jam-making preparations including bowls of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, and freshly squeezed lemons, on her Instagram stories, writing: “‘June gloom?’ Not over here! Because this month your favourite products are back.”

Her official AsEver account also posted: “To all who’ve been wondering and waiting, thank you!

“Your favorites are returning, plus a few NEW things we can’t wait to show you. Coming this month…get excited!”

The Duchess’s bonus Confessions Of A Female Founder episode with Knowles was recorded on May 5, the day before Prince Archie’s sixth birthday.

Meghan, who celebrated Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthday on Wednesday by sharing previously unseen black and white family photographs of herself with her daughter, began selling her As Ever products in April.

The range includes flower sprinkles, which she used liberally during her Netflix lifestyle show, and raspberry spread, a crepe mix, wildflower honey and an assortment of herbal teas.

She renamed her brand from American Riviera Orchard after running into trademark issues.

It comes after Meghan Markle shared heartwarming pictures of her daughter Lilibet to celebrate her fourth birthday.

And Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have reportedly hired Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s lawyer to help protect their reputations as their family feud escalates.

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Popular children’s cup sold at Matalan for £3 urgently recalled over ‘risk of eye injury’

A POPULAR children’s cup sold at Matalan for £3 has urgently been recalled as it poses a “risk of eye injury”.

Matalan has recalled its Blue Easter Tumbler Cup with Straw over safety fears, warning it could pose a serious risk to children.

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Shoppers who bought the Bunny Tumbler with Straw are urged to stop using it immediately[/caption]

The £3 cup features a bunny wearing sunglasses, with ears sticking out from the lid.

It poses an injury risk, as users could accidentally be poked in the eye by the pointed ears.

The sought-after Matalan cup does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005, according to the government’s website.

Shoppers who bought the Bunny Tumbler with Straw are urged to stop using it immediately and return it to their nearest Matalan store for a full refund.

Those with further queries can contact Matalan’s Customer Care Team on 0333 0044444 or email customercareceo@matalan.co.uk.

It comes after the retail giant urgently recalled three children’s clothing products over a “risk of being strangled”.

Matalan made the decision after deciding that a number of boy’s swim shorts posed a serious risk to kids.

The recall affects the blue shark rash vest and shorts worth £12 on the website at the time of writing.

The other two products recalled were the seersucker swimshorts in blue and the boys tie dye swimshorts.

Parents were urged to take the faulty items away from little ones and return them “immediately” to a Matalan store.

All three products could cause entrapment and strangulation, warned the retailer.

Matalan stressed that no receipt will be required to claim the refund.

Matalan said: “It has come to our attention that the above boys’ swim shorts do not meet our usual high standards for quality and safety, as there is a high possibility of entrapment and strangulation with the draw cord.”

The company also urged customers who bought the swimwear as gifts to inform others about the recall notice straight away.

It added: “If you have bought the above for someone else or know someone who has one then please let them know
immediately about this notice.”

Matalan apologised for the inconvenience caused to shoppers and confirmed that the recall does not affect any other products.

The retailer added: “We pride ourselves on delivering great quality at great prices, and we’re really sorry for any inconvenience caused.”

This follows the owners of a dysin gair styling dupe warning shoppers of its danger – with the potential to overheat and/or explode.

And a popular children’s swimming float has been urgently recalled over fears it could cause serious injury or even drowning.

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Eerie Roswell crash memo holds key to cracking UFO mystery after ‘FOUR alien bodies found,’ expert insists

A BIZARRE memo about the Roswell UFO crash could unlock secrets and expose the truth about the “flying saucer” mystery.

A prominent ufologist made the startling claim after aliens were rumored as being spotted dead among the wreckage.

Black and white photo of Jesse Marcel examining debris from a crashed weather balloon in Roswell, New Mexico.
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The mystery material was recovered from the Roswell site after a ‘flying disk’ apparently crashed in the New Mexico desert in 1947[/caption]
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A Ufologist believes this photo of a memo may be key to cracking the case[/caption]

The so-called Roswell Incident happened on July 2, 1947, in a remote desert area in New Mexico.

Conspiracy theories and mystery swirling the alleged crash have fascinated UFO watchers for nearly 80 years.

Back in 1947, the 509th Bomb Group – based in Roswell – released a press release claiming a UFO had crashed in the area, and the United States Army Air Forces were in possession of a “flying disk.”

However, confusion ensued after that release was later retracted, and replaced with a statement saying the object was in fact a high altitude weather balloon.

The news alert had initially been issued by 1st Lt. Walter Haut, the public information officer at the base.

Decades later, his daughter, Julie Shuster, was adamant that his original “flying disk” statement had been accurate.

But he had to keep everything “secret.”

A similar view has been expressed by veteran researcher Kevin Randle, a prominent ufologist who is regarded as one of the top experts on the reported crash.

Randle has written multiple books about UFOs and the Roswell story.

He’s adamant that he has “eliminated all possible terrestrial explanations.”

“What we can say with authority is that something fell at Roswell,” he said.

“We have eliminated all the terrestrial explanations.”

The expert, who served in the Air Force and National Guard, said the UFO case could be solved by delving into a historic memo.

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The site of the Roswell crash[/caption]
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Expert Kevin Randle has spent years investigating the reported UFO crash[/caption]

The eerie memo can be seen in a black and white photograph sent out on the news wires at the time.

The grainy note appears to say the words “victims of the crash.”

The memo itself can be seen in the old pic being held by Brigadier General Roger Ramey, who at the time of the crash was commanding officer of the 8th Air Force in Roswell.

Ramey is holding the piece of paper slightly turned away from the camera. But, fortunately, some words can now be read using technology.

KEY MEMO

“The Ramey memo could be the key to this whole thing,” Randle said.

“Ramey was holding the memo in his hand when he was photographed with the debris in his office.

“And what’s interesting is we know when the picture was transmitted over the wire, we know who took it and we can see Ramey is holding the document in his hand.

“So we pretty much have the provenance nailed down.

“There are words in the document when you blow it up, that you can read.

“Some people interpret the critical line as saying ‘victims of the wreck.’

“Well, ‘victims of the wreck’ takes it out of the realm of a weather balloon – but it’s kind of an interpretation of what you see.”

Randle has interviewed some 600 people over the past few decades in his search to establish the truth around the mysterious case.

POLITICAL HOAX

He has concluded that the weather balloon story is nothing but a “government hoax” to fob off those intrigued by UFO sightings.

Randle said, “What they’ve said officially is that the Roswell crash was a weather balloon and [radar-type] target from this experiment being conducted in New Mexico.

“What I discovered is that while [the radar-type] targets were a part of the experiments conducted on the east coast, when they got to New Mexico, they didn’t use those targets.

“That kind of points the finger at this being a government hoax to explain away the Roswell case.”

KEPT SECRET

Julie Shuster, Walter Haut’s daughter, told SBS News, a broadcaster based in Australia, that she had many conversations with the former Army PR man about the “flying disk” he wrote about in 1947.

She said before her death in 2015, “People began to talk about Roswell in the late ’70s after several decades of keeping quiet.

“I would ask dad to tell me the whole story, and he told me the same thing he told everybody: ‘I put out the press release’, and nothing else.”

It was not from this Earth, it was something manufactured off this Earth.

Walter Haut, ex-public information officer, Roswell

It later emerged that Haut had been sworn to secrecy by base commander and close personal friend, Colonel William Blanchard.

But, Haut was unhappy about keeping such a big secret, and prepared a signed affidavit to be opened after his death.

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, he died in Roswell in 2005.

“Basically dad said yes, he did see the bodies, yes he did see the craft and much more than that,” said Shuster.

“At one point I asked him about the size, and he said the craft was about 25 feet in diameter.”

EGG-SHAPED

Thomas Carey, who co-authored a book with Shuster, Witness to Roswell: Unmasking the Government’s Biggest Cover-Up, published in 2007, said his big secret “all came out in his sealed statement after he died.”

Carey added, “The ship which he described was about the size of a Volkswagen Beetle, more of an egg-shaped object, and he did see a number of bodies.

“He described them as being the size of children.

“And when asked point blank if what he believed it was that he had seen, without hesitation he’d say, ‘It was not from this Earth, it was something manufactured off this Earth.’”

A retired cop claimed that he saw the remains of dead aliens being lifted with a crane and hauled away.

Former Deputy Sheriff Charles H Forgus of Howard County, Texas, recalled traveling to Roswell to pick up a prisoner with Sheriff Jess Slaughter.

Forgus claimed he saw four alien bodies with big eyes and brownish-colored skin being taken away by military personnel.

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Kevin Randall has been researching Roswell since the 1980s
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Sheriff Jess Slaughter was with Deputy Sheriff Charles Forgus at the time of the discovery[/caption]

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