16 hours agoBlogsComments Off on Gogglebox’s Amy Tapper looks slimmer than ever as she shows off 6st weight loss in floral dress at wedding
GOGGLEBOX favourite Amy Tapper looked absolutely incredible this weekend as she joined loved ones for a wedding.
The 25-year-old, who revealed in April she has lost six stone in a lifestyle overhaul, stunned in a baby blue floral dress as she joined her family for the event.
InstagramAmy looked incredible in a blue floral dress for the wedding[/caption]
InstagramThe star beamed as she joined family for the important event[/caption]
Not known, clear with picture deskAmy (second left) was bullied by trolls for her weight on Gogglebox[/caption]
Showing off her new figure, Amy posed alongside friends and her sister-in-law, Hannah, as she spent the weekend at a fancy country estate with the sun out for the big day.
Wearing her curly brown hair in a loose up-do, Amy couldn’t stop smiling and looked happier than ever.
She later shared pictures of the bride and groom, saying the pair had “put a ring on it”.
Amy has been sharing her weight-loss journey on her Instagram account, and in April posted a video of her in tears as she stepped on scales and realised she’d achieved a six-stone weight loss goal.
After deciding to focus on her health and wellbeing, Amy – who is famed for spending nights in on the sofa with her family for Gogglebox – decided to hire a personal trainer to help her switch up her lifestyle.
Amy was on Gogglebox from 2013 to 2018 alongside her mum and dad, Nikki and Jonathan, as well as her brother Josh. The family remain standout stars from the show’s run.
However, Amy found herself and her loved ones becoming increasingly targeted by online trolls about her weight.
“My dad and I would both get nasty comments about our weight and I’d also get people criticising my voice for being too loud,’ she told Daily Mail in 2022.
“It was quite upsetting. There were people on Twitter calling us ‘the fat family from Gogglebox’ but my mum and my brother have never had any problems with their weight.”
Over the past three years, Amy has been growing in confidence as she embraced her curvy figure while also finding exercise she enjoys.
Through her social media updates, Amy has revealed a love of boxing exercises as well as a close bond with Tash, the trainer who has helped her turn her life around.
At the end of last year, Amy shared that she had lost “the most amount of weight of her life” and said: “My head space going into 2025 compared to 2024 is incomparable and I’m so proud of everything I’ve achieved this year.”
Since then, she has been keeping it up, posting life updates from family events as well as her continued weight loss journey.
In April, a video taken in her living room saw her break down in tears after stepping on the scale.
She wrote alongside it: “Wow wow wow 6 stone down!! I cannot believe it – I am so proud of myself… I promise I will share more of my journey soon there’s just so much to say I’m figuring out my best way to do it. Here’s to the next stone and more
“@tashelite.fitness you are not only my personal trainer but truly a friend and more like a therapist – I couldn’t do any of this without you and your ongoing support, thank you for everything”
InstagramAmy has been sharing updates with her weight loss journey[/caption]
InstagramAmy couldn’t stop smiling as she joined her family for the big day[/caption]
instagram/amytappsxAmy has been growing in confidence as she embraced her curvy figure[/caption]
MatalanThe range of luggage has a touch of gold luxury[/caption]
MatalanThe cabin bag from the range is on sale inside stores only[/caption]
So if you’re lucky enough to be jetting abroad any time soon, but don’t want to fork out for a pricey hold bag, you’ve come to the right place.
The Cabin Bag
One savvy shopper posted a pic of the suitcase on Facebook with the caption: “Matalan stores . Instore only Bargain £20”
The post has since amassed over 100 likes, and shoppers were quick to share their thoughts, with one person writing: “Where can I buy this?
Another said: “I bought two of these yesterday!”
The cabin bag in question is the IT Luggage Black Desirable Soft Suitcase and it costs £55 online.
But if you go into the store you can grab it for only £20 which is a massive saving – especially if you buy more than one.
Because Matalan is offering a selected number of cabin cases in store at a discounted price of £20 but it’s subject to availability – so be quick.
The Details
The case has luxury gold detailing and comes with a 10 year warranty.
It is designed with a diagonal quilting fashion emboss and unique EVA moulded front panels that create stunning appeal and great protection.
It also comes with an easy-access front pocket so that you can keep all your essentials close with the large zippered pocket located on the front of the case.
And it comes in a range of colours including grey, sand and navy.
There is also a hard case option in black, green and lilac which has a tried and tested tough design to withstand the rigours of travel.
Even better – the multi-functionalBordlite Cabin Approved Rucksackcan be used as a rucksack or wheeled travel bag, so it’s just the ticket for long journeys.
B&M is also selling an “ace” cabin bag for just £6 – and it’ could double as the perfect hand luggage’s even Ryainair-approved.
Luggage Rules for Major Airlines
British Airways
Cabin Baggage: 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 45 x 25 cm) and 1 personal item (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm), total weight up to 23 kg.
Checked Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag up to 23 kg. Premium Economy, Business, and First Class allow more.
EasyJet
Cabin Baggage: 1 small cabin bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm), no weight limit but must fit under the seat.
Checked Baggage: Fees apply, up to 23 kg per bag. Passengers can pay for additional weight up to 32 kg.
Ryanair
Cabin Baggage: 1 small bag (max 40 x 20 x 25 cm). Priority boarding allows an additional larger cabin bag (max 55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 10 kg).
Checked Baggage: Fees apply, options for 10 kg or 20 kg bags.
Virgin Atlantic
Cabin Baggage: Economy and Premium allow 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 36 x 23 cm, up to 10 kg). Upper Class allows 2 bags.
Checked Baggage: Economy Light has no checked baggage. Economy Classic, Delight, and Premium allow at least 1 bag up to 23 kg. Upper Class allows 2 bags.
Emirates
Cabin Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag (max 55 x 38 x 20 cm, up to 7 kg). Business and First Class allow 2 bags (total up to 12 kg).
Checked Baggage: Economy Class varies by fare type (from 20 kg to 35 kg). Business and First Class allow up to 40 kg and 50 kg respectively.
And Primark is selling the “perfect underseat suitcase”, which looks ideal if you are planning a weekend getaway.
The perfectly proportioned bag has been designed to fit under the seat in front on a plane if you are trying to save cash on a hold or cabin bag.
Finally, shoppers are legging it to get to their nearest Home Bargains store, keen to get their hands on brand new cabin bags.
16 hours agoBlogsComments Off on Home Bargains’ £3.99 kitchen essential helps banish insects from your home in hot weather and it’s ‘a breeze to install’
HOME Bargains is working hard this year to ensure your home is bug-free this summer, with a cheap new homeware essential.
After experts announced the forthcoming Flying Ant Day could be one of the biggest in recent years, here’s everything you need to know about Home Bargains latest must-have.
GettyFlying Ant Day is fast approaching, here’s how to stop them getting in your home[/caption]
Although the British weather is never that predictable, the recent weeks of high heat have left many feeling a bit flustered.
To stay cool, it is often recommended to ensure there is a enough airflow throughout the home.
However, with the impending Flying Ant Day, opening all the windows and doors to get some air in also means pesky insects have been given an invitation to infiltrate your home.
But Home Bargains has fixed the conundrum with their latest must-have.
Their affordable Jardin Magnetic Insect Door Screen is a kitchen essential that will prevent bugs from infesting your home.
Home BargainsHome Bargains’ Jardin Magnetic Insect Door Screen is cheap and easy to install[/caption]
Cheap trick to keep your home pest free
The budget-friendly retailer has solved one of summer’s biggest stumbling blocks – bugs.
For only £3.99 its new insect door screen allows homeowners to be able to open doors and let the air in while keeping the pesky bugs out.
The magnetic closing technology creates a sleek and easy user experience and is secure enough to stop even the most persistent pests.
It is a breeze to install, as it requires no tools, meaning it can be put up without a second thought, and at that price, it’s almost a no-brainer.
What’s more, while the weather is making us feel like we’re on the continent, why not transport your home there too with it’s sleek Spanish inspired design.
The lace detail, coupled with the black colouring, reflects a sense of the Iberian style and makes it both fashionable and functional.
Biggest flying ant day in recent memory
Homeowners are pulling out all the stops to keep insects out this summer, as experts suggest this could be the biggest Flying Ant Day in recent memory.
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Flying Ant Day is the annual mating flight of millions of ants, when they fly through the skies in synchronised displays.
While this may sound like a sight to behold, it’s never nice to have the little insects crawling around your home.
There are various ways to help keep the pests at bay, but when coupled with Home Bargains’ new affordable solution, it’s hard to think how the bugs will be able to get in.
What’s more unlike some chemical options, this screen does not cause the ants harm, and so it is the perfect solution.
Paul Blackhurst, Head of the Technical Academy at Rentokil Pest Control, explained: “While flying ants may disrupt your picnic, barbeque, or pub garden pint, they play a vital role in the ecosystem.
“This natural event, when vast numbers of winged ants, known as alates, take to the skies at once in search of mates from other colonies, could be one of the most prolific for years.”
16 hours agoBlogsComments Off on Center Parcs launches first-ever new adventure attraction at UK holiday park in time for summer
CENTER Parcs has opened a new treetop experience at one of their holiday parks in the UK – the first of its kind for the resort.
Opening at Longleat July 1, Adventure Nets allows families to “bounce, balance, leap and climb through the stunning redwood canopy”, according to Center Parcs.
SuppliedCenter Parcs has opened a new treetop experience at Longleat Forest in Wiltshire with trampolines and high ropes[/caption]
SuppliedAdventure Nets allows families to “bounce, balance, leap and climb through the stunning redwood canopy”[/caption]
The attraction features a number of treehouses that are connected by suspended nets, seven metres in the air.
Visitors can crawl through tunnels, cross rope bridges and enjoy a trampoline area at the attraction too.
Families on the course can also use TAG Active technology which allows guests to ‘tag’ beacons around the course and play TAG games such as treasure hunts in their hour-session.
Sarah Deverill, village director at Center Parcs, said: “We’re thrilled to launch our first-ever Adventure Nets attraction which will allow kids to connect with nature in a daring way, building their confidence and sense of adventure immersed amongst the stunning redwood at Longleat Forest.
“Our team have worked around the clock to ensure the experience is ready to welcome families to bounce, climb and laugh their way through the treetops this summer.”
The Adventure Nets are available to pre-book for all Longleat Forest guests and is open to children aged three and older.
In total, each session is 70-minutes long – which includes a 10-minute safety briefing, followed by 60-minutes of play.
Center Parcs’ site at Longleat Forest is located within an ancient woodland.
The park has multiple activities on offer, including a themed gold adventure and escape rooms.
There are also a number of restaurants at the site.
For those looking for a bit of R&R, there is the Aqua Sana Forest Spa – boasting 24 spa experiences including the ‘Forest Cavern’ and the ‘Moonlight Steam Room’.
One recent visitor said: “A beautiful setting and fun-packed few days, we didn’t want to leave!
“The lodge was clean and comfortable, staff super-friendly, and choice of things to do varied, but the swimming pool was the best!”
SuppliedThe attraction features a number of treehouses that are connected by suspended nets, seven metres in the air[/caption]
SuppliedIn total, each session is 70-minutes long – which includes a 10-minute safety briefing, followed by 60-minutes of play[/caption]
Proposals include waterside lodges, apartments, lochs, Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Subtropical Swimming Paradise, Sports Plaza, and a Nature and Heritage Centre.
In total, the park is expected to feature around 700 lodges.
The Scottish village will also include a number of indoor and outdoor activities, retail outlets, bars, restaurants, and signature swimming and spa attractions.
16 hours agoBlogsComments Off on Karen refugee suspected in brutal murder of Thai employer
A Karen refugee from Myanmar was suspected of the murder of his Thai employer in Chiang Mai’s Mae Chaem district before fleeing to a refugee centre in Mae Hong Son province. The incident took place on June 27 when police were alerted to a murder in a mountain orchard in Ban Mae Satop Tai, Mae …
17 hours agoBlogsComments Off on Northern Samar eyes setting up of dialysis centers in 3 towns
TACLOBAN CITY — The Northern Samar provincial government is eyeing a partnership with Tres Medica Inc., a private healthcare provider, to establish dialysis centers in the province. Jhon Allen Berbon, head of the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO), said they shifted their focus to the healthcare sector, discussing possible partnerships to bring
However, The 30-year-old confirmed he would not be appearing because of a recurring injury.
What did Nick Kyrgios say?
He said on Instagram: “Just wanted to give everyone a quick update — l’ve hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately won’t make it back for grass season this year.
“I know how much you’ve all been looking forward to seeing me out there, and I’m genuinely sorry to disappoint.
“This is just a bump in the road though, and I’m already working hard to get back stronger than ever.
“Thank you for all your continued support — it means everything to me. See you soon!”
And on June 10, 2025, reports emerged that he won’t even be there as a commentator — which he has now confirmed.
Confidence in his own credentials
Despite this setback, Nick clearly believes in his commentating abilities, telling the Guardian: “I know I’m a great commentator. All I’ve done for 20 years is play, study and breathe this sport.
“I also think tennis needs commentators who say things that not everyone says”.
He argued that his extensive experience on the professional circuit, including victories over some of the sport’s greatest players, sets him apart from other pundits.
Criticism of the BBC and his replacement
Nick didn’t shy away from questioning the BBC’s decision, describing his exclusion as “unfortunate” and insisting: “it’s probably their loss more than mine”.
Referencing his apparent replacement on the commentary team, Nick said: “I understand they’ve got Chris Eubanks, but he hasn’t beaten the greatest of all time multiple times.
“When someone’s beaten Federer, Nadal,Murray and Djokovic and has incredible insights, it’s very strange you wouldn’t want that person adding knowledge to tennis fans”.
I know I’m a great commentator. All I’ve done for 20 years is play, study and breathe this sport
Nick KyrgiosThe Guardian
But Nick hasn’t shut the door on working for the BBC again at some point in the future, explaining: “I’m sure our paths will cross again.
“I only ever want to add humour, some knowledge and some great atmosphere.”
Nick on Wimbledon
Despite his disappointment, Nick expressed his enduring affection for Wimbledon, recalling his breakthrough on the Grand Slam stage at the event in 2014 and describing it as “the pinnacle of tennis”.
He also acknowledged feeling somewhat out of place at the tournament, saying: “I definitely feel like a snowman in the desert there, but I enjoy it”.
He added: “Yes, for sure. I’m definitely playing the US swing and I’ll take it one day at a time.”
GettyNick’s last match at Wimbledon was losing the 2022 final to Novak Djokovic[/caption]
Nick’s hiring by the BBC in 2024 was met with criticism by senior MPs and women’s campaigners.
Women and equalities committee chair Caroline Nokes said the broadcaster should “hang its head in shame”.
A BBC statement at the time said: “We are in no way condoning his cited previous actions or behaviours, on and off the court, and he is employed to share his views on tennis only.
“He has provided similar services to other major sports broadcasters in recent months.
“The legal process he was involved in has concluded, is well documented, and he has spoken about it publicly.”
But a magistrate in Canberra, Australia, said the 2021 incident was “a single act of stupidity or frustration” — sparing the sports star from receiving a criminal record.
The BBC is yet to issue an official public explanation for its decision.
17 hours agoBlogsComments Off on Wimbledon price list revealed with cost of beer up, Pimm’s more than £12 a GLASS and water and skittles for £5
FANS will have to pay a bit extra for drinks and food at Wimbledon this year.
Prices have inflated once again for the highly-anticipated Grand Slam in south-west London.
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The cost of a pint of draught beer has increased by 35p from last summer, with a pint of Stella Artois priced up at £8.85 and a Guinness costing £8.45.
Bottles of beer have also increased by 30p this time around.
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17 hours agoBlogsComments Off on Top Iranian cleric issues fatwa against Trump & Netanyahu marking them for death & branding them ‘enemies of God’
A TOP Iranian cleric has issued a fatwa against President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – calling for their deaths.
In the Islamic religious decree, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi branded both leaders as “enemies of God”.
Shutterstock EditorialThe Iran State Radio and Television (IRIB) building hit by an Israeli strike[/caption]
APAn explosion is seen during a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel[/caption]
APIsraeli Iron Dome air defence system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv[/caption]
AlamyGrand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi is an Iranian Shia Marja and religious leader[/caption]
A picture of the fatwa released by the Iranian mullah, thought to be a close aid to Khamenei
It effectively states that Trump and Netanyahu “waged war against [Allah] and must be made to regret their words and actions.
“Those who threaten the leadership and integrity of the Islamic Ummah are to be considered [mohareb],” it added.
Under the Iranian under Iranian penal code, mohareb – someone who wages war against god – must be punished by “execution or crucifixion” or face “amputation of the right hand and left foot or exile”.
The fatwa also forbids any Muslim to cooperate with or support the two leaders – and says that any jihadist who is killed while attacking them will receive a reward from Allah, the New York Sun reports.
It reads: “It is necessary for all Muslims around the world to make these enemies regret their words and mistakes.
“[A] Muslim who abides by his Muslim duty and suffers hardship or loss in their campaign, they will be rewarded as a fighter in the way of God, God willing.”
Critics of the Mullahs’ regime have condemned the fatwa, calling it a state-endorsed incitement to global terrorism.
Popular British-Iranian commentator Niyak Ghorbani said: “The West must realise: the Islamic Republic is not only targeting its own people — it is preparing for global violence in the name of religion.”
During the 12-Day War, the Israelis, on multiple occasions, suggested that targeting Ayatollah Khamenei was “not off the table”.
But Trump, who said he knew exactly where the supreme leader had been hiding, did not let the US forces or the IDF” assassinate Khamenei.
In a Truth Social post, Trump raged: “I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH.
“And he does not have to say, ‘THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!’
“I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life.”
Trump also blasted the Ayatollah’s claims that Iran won the war.
He said: “Why would the so-called ‘Supreme Leader,’ Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, of the war-torn Country of Iran, say so blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel, when he knows his statement is a lie, it is not so.
“As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie.”
Iran’s top mullah Khamenei, 86, claimed victory over Israel and America despite his country being hammered for almost two weeks.
He ludicrously claimed Iran had almost crushed Israel, and the government in Tel Aviv was on the verge of collapse.
What is a fatwa?
By Sayan Bose, Foreign News Reporter
A fatwa is a formal ruling or interpretation on a point of Islamic law by a Marja – a title given to the highest level of Twelver Shia religious cleric.
It calls on all Muslims, including the Islamic governments and individuals, to ensure its enforcement.
In countries where Islamic law is the basis of the legal system, a fatwa can be binding.
A fatwa issued by Iran’s first supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini led to the massacre of 30,000 prisoners including some as young as 13 in a shocking two-month purge.
The 1988 executions were revealed in the memoirs of Grand Ayatollah Hossein-Ali Montazeri, one of Ayatollah Khomeini’s closest advisors who went on to condemn his murderous act.
In it, he accused prisoners of “waging war against God” and urged Death Commissioners in charge of the mass killings to “show no mercy”.
A similar Fatwa was issued against novelist Salman Rushdie in 1989 after his controversial book based on the Islamic religion was released.
ReutersPresident Donald Trump speaks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves following a meeting in the White House[/caption]
GettyIranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addresses the nation in Tehran, Iran on June 26[/caption]
That’s despite the IDF controlling the skies over Tehran, assassinating dozens of top generals and nuclear scientists, and destroying dozens of valuable missile batteries in just 12 days of fighting.
Khamenei also said that Iran had given the US a “severe slap” to its face and that it had “gained nothing” from the attack on Iran’s nuke plants.
The Ayatollah said: “The American regime entered a direct war because it felt that if it did not, the Zionist regime would be completely destroyed.
“However, it gained no achievements from this war.
“Here, too, the Islamic Republic emerged victorious, and in return, the Islamic Republic delivered a severe slap to America’s face.”
Trump floated the idea of a regime change in Tehran to “Make Iran Great Again” after bombing the Islamic Republic.
Less than a day after the US military blitzed three key facilities central to the Iranian regime’s nuclear ambitions, Trump hinted that the Mullahs’ regime could well be toppled.
The president wrote in a post on Truth Social: “It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!”
Trump’s post came despite his MAGA administration repeatedly saying the US is not looking for a regime change in Iran.
The 12-Day War began On June 13 when Israel launchedOperation Rising Lion – a sophisticated campaign of bombing which targeted Iran’s military nuclear sites.
The Israelis also brilliantly orchestrated Operation Red Wedding – 30top Iranian military chiefskilled in near-simultaneous blitz as Israel sought to root out the country’s military strength entirely.
Iran retaliated by launching daily salvos of ballistic missiles across Israel, but failed to hit any strategic targets.
The US military’s flagship B-2 Spirit stealth bombers dropped more than a dozen 30,000lbGBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP).
AlamyUS Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth strategic bombers, with the 509th Bomb Wing, approaches a KC-135 tanker to refuel (file picture)[/caption]
EPAA building on fire after an Israeli attack in Tehran[/caption]
ReutersA drone view shows an impacted residential site, following an early morning missile attack from Iran on Israel[/caption]
The bunker-buster bombs were used to hit Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Enrichment Plant.
Iran, which vowed to hit US military bases across the Middle East, sought its revenge by launching missiles at Al-Udeid Air Base – America’s biggest military station in the region.
But Tehran was said to have cooked up a fake attack after passing warnings to its Qatari allies, which allowed all US service personnel and aircraft to be moved out of harm’s way.
Trump dubbed the expected response “weak” before announcing that a ceasefire deal had been reached between the Israelis and Iranians.
But even with a ceasefire being agreed upon, Trump made it clear he would “absolutely” consider bombing Iran again if it was ever needed.
He told reporters in the White House he would “without question” attack the country if US intelligence pointed towards Iran enriching uranium to concerning levels.
It comes as Iran held a funeral for the commanders wiped out in the war.
The event was severely plagued by “Death to America” chants and the burning of Israeli flags throughout the day.