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“BOIL in a bag” funerals could be set to become available in the UK – as controversial method criticised as disrespectful.
The alternative method, which is already available in other countries, works to dissolve bodies and flush them down the drain.
A consultation by the Law Commission is underway and could see the bizarre practice replacing traditional funerals which involve ground burials or flame-based cremation.
There is currently no regulatory framework on the practice, meaning it is effectively banned in the UK – but the consultation could see this change.
Advocates that support so-called water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis, claim that it is better for the environment.
Skeptics that are opposed to the technique believe that it is a disrespectful way to treat the dead.
Water cremation consists of using water and alkaline chemicals at a high temperature to rapidly decompose a corpse.
The body is loaded into a pressure vessel containing the corrosive liquid, and is heated to around 160 degrees Celsius.
This leaves liquid, known as ‘effluent’ which can be poured down the drain with other wastewater.
It doesn’t contain any tissue or DNA, and is described as a brown colour resembling “tea or an ale”.
The remaining bones can then be ground to ash for the bereaved loved ones to take home.
These can then be scattered or kept in a similar way to traditional ashes from a flame-based cremation.
Any metal hip and knee joints remain intact.
One funeral home in Minnesota paid $750,000 (£580,000) to install the approximately six foot by four foot chamber a decade ago.
It is a relatively easy process for undertakers who just push a few buttons to get the chamber to start filling with water.
Despite having been patented in 1888, the process is yet to reach mainstream use.
While some see the process as mirroring the baptism at the start of life, others view it as disrespectful.
Critics have argued that it could be seen as a kind of desecration of the body, the majority of which is disposed as wastewater.
Dr Lian Lundy, a wastewater specialist at Middlesex University told The Telegraph: “Some people view it as basically mixing up my loved one with poo in the sewer and they don’t like that.
“But there’s a lot that goes into the sewer that we don’t really think about – waste from mortuaries and hospitals and all sorts of things that we don’t know about – so from that perspective, it’s not really any different.”
Co-op Funeralcare previously promised to offer the service in 2023 – but plans were delayed as they couldn’t get through the regulatory framework.
It is already available in nearly 30 states, in Canada, South Africa, and in Ireland – which became the first in Europe when it opened a facility in early 2023.
Estimates suggest that the cost of water cremation will be similar to flame-based cremation, typically costing $1,500 to $5,000 in states where it is already legal.
It could also provide a more environmentally-alternative to traditional methods.
Flame-based cremation releases around 535 pounds of carbon dioxide in to the air while burials can pollute the surrounding soil.
SLUGS are the bane of every gardener’s life.
But Britain’s favourite gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh has one method that he swears by for combating the slimy slitherers.
Writing in County Life, the 76-year-old spoke about his lifelong battle with the garden pests – and his resistance to the idea that ‘slugs are our friend’.
The Gardening Club star says he favours copper rings that sit around the base of the plant.
The copper rings are more expensive as they can be reused multiple times – they typically retail for between £25 and £30.
However, those who are greenfingered on a budget can instead invest in copper tape – which works in the same fashion and is available for only £4.99 on Amazon for a 25-metre roll.
Titchmarsh said: “The only things that have worked for me are those rings of copper that resemble a vicar’s clerical collar and which can be pushed into the ground around individual plants to discourage the molluscs from coming any closer.
“They are reputed (if kept clean) to impart a kind of electric shock to any slug or snail attempting to scale their dizzying height of 1in.”
The copper tape works by imparting an electrical charge that gives the slug a small static shock.
The tape can be trimmed to size and wound around the lips of lower pots and planners – creating an uncrossable barrier.
The veteran presenter has tried a number of other methods for tackling the slug menace over the years – with limited results.
Titchmarsh says he long ago stopped using slug pellets, which cause the slugs to convulse but also pose a poisoning threat to hedgehods and birds.
The CBE has also tried various products that create a sharp or uncomfortable texture for the slugs to crawl over.
However, crushed eggshells, holly leaves, sharp grit, gravel and even sheep’s wool were all ‘at best, unreliable and more often than not totally ineffective’, according to Titchmarsh.
Coffee grounds are another foodstuff often touted as a slug repellent, but Titchmarsh says he doesn’t drink enough of it – plus he prefers that his garden doesn’t smell of Starbucks.
That leaves hand-picking them off plants by hand in the evening, a time-intensive procedure that also requires gloves if you want to avoid slimy hands.
Titchmarsh says he has had some sucess with pot feet, which only allow the more acrobatic slugs to gain access to your prized blooms.
Gardeners could be forgiven for feeling confused about how best to combat slugs given the array of techniques floated for dealing with this in recent years.
One gardening fan claimed that garlic helped to repel slugs and snails – even posting a recipe for a garlic spray.
Another intriguing possibility suggested as a natural pest deterrent is foxgloves, whose purple flowers contain toxic compounds such as digitalis glycosides, which can be very harmful for slugs.
Yes, they chomp your precious plants, but having slugs in your garden should be celebrated.
Rebecca Miller, Associate Editor for Fabulous, and novice gardener, believes we should work in harmony with slugs and not try to get rid of them altogether.
“We’ve been conditioned as a society to believe we must have gardens with straight edges, short lawns with pretty stripes and perfect borders with flowers constantly blooming.
But unruly hedgerows, abundance of tall wildflowers buzzing with insects, and bugs and slugs galore in flowerbeds is totally natural – and necessary.
I understand that your plants might be very precious to you, but we need slugs and snails. They provide food for all sorts of mammals, birds, slow worms, earthworms, insects – and they are part of the natural balance.
By removing them, we upset the ecosystem and can do a lot of harm – thrushes in particular thrive on them!
It is said British Gardeners use some 650 billion slug pellets per year! Please find a natural alternative – the poison from slug pellets enters the food chain and can kill hedgehogs, who consider slugs and snails as a tasty treat.
If you’re truly desperate, consider using Diatomaceous Earth – it is a naturally occurring compound approved for organic use, that can be used for pest control.
And while you’re at it, challenge yourself to grow “sacrificial plants”.
Sacrificial planting, commonly known as trap cropping, is the deliberate act of growing plants to attract pests. Pick a slugs favourite vegetable or ornamental plant for them to nibble on, and they will leave your more precious plants alone.”
SHOPPERS are racing to Dunelm to snap up half-price toasters and kettles that are identical to a posh brand, for £110 cheaper.
The home stores’ Textured Ribbed Plastic Kettle is currently retailing at half price, with customers able to take it home for just £12.50.
It comes in four chic colours, including grey and navy, and has a removable water filter, for effortless cleaning.
Dunelm said: “Indulge in the perfect blend of style and functionality with our Textured Ribbed Plastic Kettle.
“Its unique ribbed design, available in a range of colourways, adds a touch of elegance to your kitchen.
“Boasting a generous 1.7L capacity, this kettle ensures you have ample hot water for your favourite beverages.”
Dunelm is also selling a matching Textured Ribbed Plastic 2-Slice Toaster with the grey design also currently half price at £12.50.
The handy gadget has adjustable browning controls and a slide out crumb tray.
It also has anti-bread jamming features, and a defrost function.
The penny pincher friendly products look incredibly similar to Delonghi’s 4 Slice Ballerina Toaster and Kettle.
However, with the toaster costing £73 and the kettle setting you back £62, the Dunelm buys are significantly cheaper.
If you purchased both Delonghi products, it would cost you £135.
However, picking up both the Dunelm buys will only cost you £25, a saving of £110.
Shoppers have flooded the Dunelm website to share their love for the appliances.
One person said: “I think this kettle is a fab product and a fab price.”
A second person said: “Great little kettle.
The kitchen is the heart of every home and this year it’s taking centre stage, Tracy Coleman, Product Director at High Street TV told Fabulous.
Hardworking appliances
Space-saving essentials are needed in every room of the house, and the kitchen is no exception, meaning appliances are often doing double (or triple) the job.
Expect to see air fryer ovens that roast, bake, and fry or blenders with attachments for everything from chopping to grinding.
Health and wellness
With people becoming more mindful of what they eat and how it impacts their well-being, kitchen appliances are stepping up to
meet the demand for healthier, more balanced lifestyles.
Air fryers remain hugely popular, along with blenders and juicers that retain nutrients.
Energy-bill conscious
Finally, with rising energy bills and an increased focus on sustainability, people are turning to appliances that help reduce power consumption and keep costs down.
More people are finding joy in cooking at home as a cost-effective
way to enjoy delicious, nutritious meals. Cooking at home doesn’t just save money—it’s also a fun way to bring the family together or experiment with new recipes.
With the right tools, such as multi-functional appliances and smart kitchen gadgets, creating meals at home becomes easier, faster, and more satisfying.
“Works well and looks stylish on the counter with the matching toaster.”
A third person said: “They match our kitchen perfectly and look really expressive!
“Both the kettle and toaster have been great to use, and we would definitely recommend them.
“In fact, our daughter has bought exactly the same ones.”
A MEDIEVAL virus that can cause deadly side effects in some children is surging through holiday hotspots, health officials have warned.
Almost 1,000 measles cases were reported across 29 European countries in April alone, warned the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Cases were highest in destinations popular with UK travellers, such as France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium and Romania.
It comes after British health authorities sounded the alarm over a potential surge of measles in England, warning families may bring back the contagious disease after travel abroad this summer.
They urged families to make sure their kids are up to date with their vaccines before going on holiday – taking special care they’ve received two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab.
A dip in childhood vaccinations – including the jab that protects against measles – in England leaves more children at risk of disease, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) explained.
“Measles is an acute, highly contagious viral disease capable of causing epidemics,” the ECDC wrote in its report.
“It is a serious disease that can lead to complications and even death.”
The infection starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash and white spots in the mouth a few days later.
In some cases, the virus can lead to life-threatening complications, like brain inflammation and pneumonia.
The best way to protect yourself from getting ill is getting the MMR vaccine.
But if you haven’t received the jab, it’s almost 100 per cent likely you’ll get infected if you come in contact with someone with measles, according to the ECDC.
In April 2025, 975 measles cases were reported by 18 EU countries, the ECDC said.
“The highest case counts were reported by Romania (402), France (186), Netherlands (111), Belgium (100) and Spain (52),” it wrote.
The health watchdog noted that case numbers for April were lower than those reported in March – but it said a number of measles outbreaks have been reported in the region in the past year.
Countries such as Italy have also seen high case numbers – with 85 reported in March and 36 in April.
Between May 2024 and April 2025, 30 European countries reported a total of 22,481 cases of measles.
Almost half (44 per cent) occurred in children under the age of five, while 29 per cent occurred in people aged 15 and over.
“The highest notification rates were observed in infants under one year of age and children aged one to four years,” the ECDC wrote.
Health authorities were given information about people’s vaccination status for 20,669 cases of the cases reported in the last 12 months.
Eighty-five per cent of them occurred in unvaccinated patients and another 9 per cent occurred in people with just one dose of the MMR jab.
Among the 7,194 cases reported in children aged one to four, 84 per cent were unvaccinated and 10 per cent had one dose of a measles-containing vaccine.
MEASLES is highly contagious and can cause serious problems in some people.
The infection usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later.
The first signs include:
Small white spots may then appear inside the cheeks and on the back of the lips.
A rash tends to come next. This usually starts on the face and behind the ears before spreading to the rest of the body.
The spots are sometimes raised and join together to form blotchy patches. They are not normally itchy.
The rash looks brown or red on white skin. It may be harder to see on darker skin.
Complications are rare, but measles can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, blindness, seizures, and sometimes death.
Source: NHS
The first MMR vaccine is offered to infants when they turn one year old and the second dose to pre-school children when they are around three years and four months old.
“Infants under one year are particularly vulnerable to measles and its complications,” the ECDC wrote.
“They are best protected by a high level of herd immunity.”
Fourteen deaths as a result of measles were reported to ECDC during the 12-month period – twelve of these in Romania and two in France.
There were 127,350 cases of measles in Europe last year, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
This was double the amount reported in 2023 and the highest number since 1997.
And UKHSA said that so far this year, outbreaks have been documented in France, Italy, Spain and Germany.
The health watchdog said it was “concerned that more outbreaks may occur again on a larger scale this summer as families with unvaccinated children and adults travel to countries where there are outbreaks”.
“Measles is one of the most highly infectious diseases and spreads rapidly among those who are unvaccinated,” it stressed.
Since the start of the year, there have been 420 confirmed infections in England, 109 of these in April and 86 in May – though UKHSA said the figures for last month are likely to be an underestimate.
Dr Vanessa Saliba, a consultant epidemiologist at UKHSA, issued a warning to Brits for the summer: “It’s essential that everyone, particularly parents of young children, check all family members are up to date with 2 MMR doses, especially if you are travelling this summer for holidays or visiting family.
“Measles cases are picking up again in England and outbreaks are happening in Europe and many countries with close links to the UK.
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A WOMAN who was fat shamed at the gym has admitted she was even more stunned by the man’s response.
Jade explained that she was getting her “steps in” on the treadmill when she was approached by another gymgoer.
“And he goes, ‘you know if you walked a bit faster, you might lose a bit of weight‘,” Jade said in a video on her TikTok page.
And when she asked if he was talking to her, the man replied: “Yeah, do I have to speak fat pig for you to understand?”
Jade added that after the shocking incident, she realised her best response would have been to “oink” at him.
Instead, she asked what gave him the “confidence” to talk to her like that, to which he “walked off and ignored me”.
She then told the staff at the gym, who “chucked him out”, but questioned how “men have the audacity” to speak to women like that.
“I hope he’s embarrassed,” Jade continued, admitting she’d had to get herself a doughnut afterwards.
“I’m not embarrassed. I just carried on doing my thing!”
“I was like, I’m just gonna get back on the treadmill,” Jade, who is walking 60 miles in June to raise money for the Young Minds Trust, continued.
“Not that it’s ever okay to call someone fat but why are you especially calling them fat in an in an environment in which they are actively trying to be less fat?
“Make it make sense!”
She concluded by calling him a “small sausage joker”, before adding in the caption: “Just me and my doughnut getting fat shamed.”
People immediately raced to the comments section to have their say on the shocking behaviour, as one wrote: “Get his gym membership removed !! Report! Vile!”
“Please if you have the energy follow this up with management to ensure he is not allowed back,” another said.
“This is absolutely vile behaviour.”
“I am shocked! What did the gym staff say when you complained?” a third asked.
“They were so good, they went and spoke to him straightaway and asked him to leave,” Jade replied.
“They made sure I was okay as well and checked in again before I left.”
“Fat shaming someone who is actively working out at the gym is some low IQ behaviour,” someone else pointed out.
“Exactly why I won’t use gyms, rather get fit in my living room,” another agreed.
“Ughhhhh men ruin this planet I swear!” someone else raged.
As another wrote: “Some men just hate happy confident women.
“As a bigger person on a weight loss journey who’s had a similar experience, I always say well being fat ain’t stopped me from getting f**ked!”
“Gross behaviour,” someone else raged.
“No matter if your small wanting to build muscle or bigger wanting to lose weight, it takes guts to step into a gym and do something about it.
“People like that are mostly confused by confident people who are secure in their own bodies, when they’re insecure in theirs.”
ANDY Carroll and ex Billi Mucklow can finally make a fresh start after selling their plush pad for a whopping seven-figure sum, The Sun can exclusively report.
In November, we reported how the former West Ham ace had put his Essex pile on the market with an £8.5million price tag.
It came just two months after The Sun revealed how sports star Andy and former TOWIE alum Billi, 37, were set to divorce, following two turbulent years of marriage.
Andy, 36, then went Instagram official with his romance with celeb make-up artist Lou Teasdale, 41, in October, with the lovebirds flaunting their romance in a recent trip to Ibiza.
Yet the property transaction, with the huge home now under offer, will no doubt be positive news for the footballer moving forward.
Andy, now with French side Bordeaux, bought the six-bed house in Essex from singer Sir Rod Stewart five years ago for £4.1million.
It is set in 25 acres and boasts a pool, tennis court, boating lake and football pitch.
The estate agents branded the pad an “impressive Grade II listed country house in a spectacular setting with far reaching panoramic views.”
A source previously opened up on mum of three Billi’s hurt and her reluctance for Andy to now arrive at the property unnannounced.
They said: “Billi has been left hurt and blind-sided that Andy appears to have moved on so quickly with Lou. It feels very public and embarrassing, especially as they only split in summer.
“Billi has a close-knit family and they have been left livid with Andy over his lack of loyalty, but are rallying around her to support her.
“Billi wants to cut ties but she doesn’t like the idea that Andy can come and go as he pleases.
“She realises the house is part of their divorce discussions, but she doesn’t want him turning up unannounced, particularly with his new girlfriend.”
The property sale follows The Sun’s exclusive reveal that the former Premier League ace had set his sights on getting wed – as he admitted his divorce from Billi Mucklow, 37, “can’t come quickly enough”.
His plans to propose to glam girl Lou came after he told pals he is “madly in love” with the stylist.
Recently, Lou had taken to her Instagram page to upload a series of snapshots showing her in Milan, Italy.
Andy was quick to comment: “WIFEY,” along with a ring Emoji.
Lou responded with a melting face Emoji to show her emotion.
Andy has also spoken candidly about his “different world” with Lou shortly after the pair jetted off on their first holiday together as a couple.
Pals now say he intends to wed former One Direction hair stylist Lou when his divorce with his baby mamma Billi is finalised.
A friend said: “Lou is already telling her mates they have discussed marriage and Andy thinks he’s met his soulmate.
“Their connection is so strong.
“He has never felt like this before.”
