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THE British journalist who has been missing in Brazil for over two weeks was reportedly seen boarding a bus before vanishing.
Cops have been searching for any clues over the disappearance of Charlotte Peet, 32, with them now scouring CCTV of the day of the bus journey to help unravel the mystery.
Police originally ruled out the possibility Charlotte boarded a bus and left Sao Paulo.
But officers have now reopened their lines of enquiry after Charlotte was seen in the city’s Tiete Bus Terminal, reports Brazilian news channel Jornal da Record.
They say cops believe if Charlotte did board the bus, which left from Santana district and was heading to Rio de Janerio, she would have been seen on CCTV.
The respected TV programme confirmed detectives are now analysing footage to try and reconstruct Charlotte’s movements.
Investigators have also confirmed that she purchased a ticket from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro but never used it.
A conflicting report on local TV news site SBT News claims Charlotte didn’t board a bus and instead booked a taxi.
Adding to the puzzle is her phone activity in the days before and after her disappearance on February 8.
Charlotte’s phone was still active as of last Friday but all of her calls are going unanswered, Brazilian cops said.
Investigators made several calls to the Brit’s device on Monday but were unable to get hold of her.
This led authorities to expand the search, checking hospitals and morgues in both Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, so far without success.
It is unclear if officers are able to use GPS location data from the phone to help with their search.
Another area being looked into involves her final post online.
Just four days before her disappearance, Charlotte posted a message in a Facebook group.
The post saw her looking for a double room in London — suggesting she may have been considering returning home.
She wrote: “Hello. I’m looking for a double room in South West/East London: East Dulwich, Brixton, Herne Hill, Clapham, Balham, Streatham, Camberwell etc or would consider venturing east to the right place.
“I’m a 32-year-old journalist, friendly, respectful and organised. I love reading, keeping active and chatting to friends.
“Let me know if I sound like a good fit! Thanks!”
Peet, who has been working as a journalist in Brazil since 2020, briefly returned to London at the end of 2023 after her family expressed concerns about what they described as her “party life” in Brazil.
I’m very concerned but I just don’t know what’s going on, we’re just trying to pick up the pieces
Derek Peet
But she decided to return to the country in November.
Charlotte’s worried dad Derek Peet said he is “very concerned.”
He said that his daughter flew to Brazil where she had worked as a freelance journalist without telling her family.
Mr Peet said: “I wouldn’t say that it was normal, there was something on her mind obviously otherwise she would have let us know.”
“She was then traced to Gatwick Airport and was found to have boarded a plane to Sao Paulo and then the trail went cold.
“It’s very worrying but I don’t have any more to say. I’m very concerned but I just don’t know what’s going on, we’re just trying to pick up the pieces really.”
While police have not ruled out the possibility that Peet voluntarily cut contact with her loved ones, her family remains deeply concerned.
They have provided investigators with her bank account details, IMEI tracking information for her phone, and a copy of her passport in the hopes of finding her.
The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in Brazil has issued a statement urging authorities to intensify their search.
Meanwhile, Peet’s family has created an email address to collect any information about her whereabouts.
A DISCOUNT retailer is on the brink of collapse amid a string of sudden UK store closures.
MaxiDeals, a bargain chain that rivalled Poundstretcher, announced they have gone into liquidation.
Paul Mathers, the chain’s managing director from launch, told The Grocer MaxiDeals had ceased trading “very suddenly”.
He blamed a “really tough trading environment on the high street, accompanied with rising costs”.
“MaxiDeals was a new startup discount retail business backed by investors, where I was given the responsibility of opening its retail locations across various parts of the UK,” he wrote in a statement online.
“We opened these stores during very challenging times with the Covid outbreak just starting, however we did manage to get to 24 stores.”
Companies House documents show MaxiDeals went into voluntary liquidation on February 18.
WE’VE all heard of orgasms, but what we’ve experienced in regards to the Big O might only be the tip of the iceberg.
And that’s particularly true for the 80% of women who admit to faking it at some point in their sexual endeavours.
If you’re relying solely on clitoral or vaginal stimulation to reach orgasm, you might be holding yourself back from actually getting there.
And that’s because, according to one sexpert, there’s 11 different types of climax available to us ladies.
“There are so many ways the body can build pleasure and reach orgasm, and many of them will surprise you,” certified somatic sexologist and sex counsellor Alice Child told The Sun.
The 11 different ways your body can reach climax range from ones you might already be familiar with – like clitoral, vaginal or anal orgasms – to nipple-gasms.
Alice even said some women are able to achieve “full body eruptions”.
Whether you’re flying solo or jumping into bed with a partner, our sexpert broke down the varied ways you can reach the Big O.
This type of orgasm seems to be the most common, according to Alice.
“Given the head of the clitoris has over 10,000 nerve endings and is the most sensitive part of the human body, that’s not too surprising,” she said.
“According to various studies, around 70 to 85 per cent of people with vulvas say they need some form of external clitoral stimulation in order to build arousal and reach orgasm.”
External stimulation involves touching the head – also known as the glans – and shaft of the clitoris.
There are a few ways to do this, both on your own and with a partner, according to Alice.
You can:
I know you’re thinking: ‘Hang on, there’s two kinds of clitoral orgasms?’
That because there’s much more to your clit than the head.
“The clitoris is a whole network that runs under the surface of the skin,” Alice said.
“What you see on the outside of the body – the glans – is only the tip of the iceberg.”
This little happy button is actually between seven and 4.3in (11cm) in size, with most of it “living under the surface of the skin, branching out either side of the opening to the vagina and downwards in two ‘legs’ and two ‘bulbs’”.
Alice told Sun Health: “The entire clitoris is very sensitive and fills up with blood during arousal, and can be stimulated both externally -with vulva and labia massage – and internally, near the entrance to the vagina.
“Rather than just focusing on the tip, it’s a great idea to stimulate the rest of the clitoris, vulva, and vagina too.
“This stops the glans becoming over sensitive and results in more full-bodied pleasure.”
We can talk about all the different and wonderful ways we might reach an orgasm, but plenty of women have trouble climaxing full stop.
“I think it’s helpful to change your definition of ‘orgasm’,” sexologist Alice said.
“Orgasms can look and feel very different one day to the next for all sorts of reasons and they shouldn’t be the goal of sex.
“Besides, just because someone didn’t orgasm, doesn’t mean that they had a bad time, or didn’t have some form of ‘peak’ pleasure experience.”
She emphasised that it’s “very, very common” for women “to find it very difficult, or even impossible, to orgasm” – and this can be all the more true if you’re having sex with a partner.
There are all sorts of reasons for this, Alice assured.
“A big issue is we often fixate a lot on orgasm being the goal of sex, and that can be really harmful,” she said.
“This pressure often makes it even more elusive and means we struggle to get out of our head and enjoy the moment.
“When you’re in your head worrying about whether you ‘are taking too long’ or ‘will or will not’ reach orgasm, you’re not in your body. This means you will feel less.”
For Alice, it’s about learning “to think less and feel more”, and “enjoy the journey not just the ‘destination'”.
“The more that we try and take the goal of orgasm out of our minds, and instead just focus on how to give and receive the best pleasure possible, the better,” she added.
You can reach a G-spot orgasms – also known as G-crest or G-zone orgasms – by “stimulating the upper wall of the vagina with fingers, a penis or a toy”, Alice said.
In a blog post on her website, the sexpert explains a way to locate this spot that can lead to “knee shaking orgasms” for some.
Like the clit, the G-spot is made out of erectile tissue that fills with blood when you’re turned on, becoming “bigger, more sensitive, and more pleasurable to touch”.
To reach it, think “in and up” heading towards your belly button, Alice advised.
“For some people, their G-spot is very near the outside of the body – only a centimetre or so inside the vagina – but for most people it’s about one or two inches or so inside,” the sexologist explained
If it’s too deep to reach with your fingers, vibrators and wands can definitely come in handy.
Your G-spot tends to feel slightly ribbed and textured – but it probably won’t feel good to stimulate it unless you’re aroused.
G-spot orgasms “can feel very intense”, Alice warned.
“Stimulation here might also trigger squirting or female ejaculation which can be another form of peak pleasure experience – but isn’t always an orgasm” she added.
Vaginal orgasms don’t end there, according to the sexologist.
“Going deeper inside the vagina is the cervix, which can also lead to very powerful and intense internal orgasms,” Alice went on.
“Sadly many people associate this part of their body with pain, not pleasure, during sex due to accidental ‘bumps’ in certain positions.”
She emphasised that you should never feel pain during sex.
“When we listen to our body, slow down, and build pleasure at our own pace, we can have even more pleasurable experiences,” Alice added.
Just clitoral or vaginal orgasms can feel pretty damn good – but you can upgrade them by stimulating more than one spot.
Alice explained: “When we are getting great stimulation in two – or more – erogenous zones, that’s what is sometimes called a blended orgasm.
“For example, when we are having pleasurable penetrative sex while also stimulating the external clitoris.”
For many people, their bum might be a no-go zone.
But Alice argues that you might be missing out on lot of pleasure.
She said it’s a “very sensitive erogenous zone both externally and internally”.
“Both external massage, rimming or stimulation and internal stimulation can trigger very very powerful orgasms,” Alice noted.
In a blog post, she explained that the most important thing you can do is try to relax your bottom with deep breathing and the use of plenty of lube.
She recommended you don’t start with something as large as a penis; a small, beginner’s butt plug or fingers can help you build up to great orgasms without pain or discomfort.
Ever woken up from a racy dream convinced you’ve had an orgasm?
According to Alice, this is definitely within the realm of possibility.
In fact, many women can “orgasm in their sleep without any touch at all”, she said.
“Sometimes this is due to certain dreams or fantasies, but not always.”
Many think we can only reach an orgasm by stimulating specific parts of our body.
But Alice said: “Remember that our entire body can be an erogenous zone if we give it the right sort of time and attention. Don’t just focus on the genitals.
“Imagine you are spreading that pleasure around your body. Don’t be afraid to try new touch, move your body, make sounds, and breathe.
“This is how people start to learn how to build to more powerful full-bodied orgasmic experiences.”
There’s a reason it feels good to have your nipples touched during foreplay.
Alice called them “a very sensitive erogenous zone for many”.
“With practice, many people can have orgasms through nipple stimulation,” the sexologist said.
This might sound improbable, but it’s actually possible to climax during exercise, according to Alice.
“These are not as unusual as you might think,” she told Sun Health.
“Certain core workouts or weight training workouts can trigger a build and release of pleasure that feels like a type of orgasm.”
And finally, the breath-gasm, which is exactly what it sounds like.
According to Alice: “Some people can build and reach orgasm without any touch at all.
“With practice, they can use the power of breath, movement, and mindfulness to reach orgasm.
“This can also be a form of tantric sex – building erotic energy in a very different – but equally intense and pleasurable – way.”
FREEVIEW watchers have received a new channel on their boxes this week in the latest TV guide shake-up.
The free service is used in 16million homes across the country, with more than 100 channels available.
Freeview operator Everyone TV – which is a joint venture between major broadcasters including the BBC and ITV – routinely update the channel list.
This comes about because of networks closing or making changes to their offering.
There were nine big changes to Freeview in January.
Fortunately, this month there aren’t quite so many.
The headline difference is the arrival of a new channel to keep the kids entertained.
Viewers will now find POP+1 on their boxes.
The channel is home to big hits including Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug and Cat Noir, and Ethan Gamer Plays Roblox.
POP+1 is an hour time-shift of the main POP channel, allowing you to catch anything you missed an hour later.
The channel can be found on Freeview number 212.
Other changes you can expect on Freeview this month also affect Quest.
The channel is set to receive a big boost to its sports coverage from the end of the week as a result of Eurosport’s closure.
Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 are closing down in the UK after 35 years on air.
Owners Warner Bros Discovery are moving much of its content to TNT Sports.
But some free programmes will continue to be broadcast on Quest instead.
This is expected to include the MotoGP Sprint race, a new weekly cycling show, as well as highlights of the Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta a España.
WBD Sports Europe chief Scott Young has said “parts” of the Tour de France will be shown on Quest too.
An industry expert told The Sun that more channel closures are likely in 2025 and beyond.
“This is inevitable, more broadcasters will cull broadcast/linear TV channels as viewers are flocking to streaming services,” Paolo Pescatore from PP Foresight said.
“The big TV switch off is around the corner, with all programming set to be delivered via the internet.
“Viewers are now spoilt for choice with how and where they watch the TV shows they love across a range of connected devices.
“To respond, broadcasters need to be prepared and work more closely with telecom providers to ensure a seamless experience for users.”
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Later in the year, Freeview users face another sad loss to the service.
Local channel Notts TV is closing down after ten years of broadcasting.
The much-loved station serves Nottinghamshire, as well as other parts of the East Midlands including Leicester and East Derbyshire.
It’s run by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) with experienced producers and journalists working alongside students.
But the university has announced that it will not seek to renew its broadcasting licence with the regulator Ofcom, which expires in November this year.
Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun
The BBC announced in 2022 that CBBC and BBC Four would disappear as traditional linear channels in a few years and go digital only via iPlayer.
However, the pair may have had a bit of a reprieve for now, after the BBC’s head of children’s programmes, Patricia Hildago, recently said “it’s really important… that if children still need us on a linear network, we’re going to be there for them”.
When Channel 4 announced the closure of The Box and other music channels it owned in January, the broadcaster hinted that more could come.
At the time the company said it was proposing to “close small linear channels that no longer deliver revenues or public value at scale, including the Box channels in 2024 and others at the right time”.
So which could the “others” be? It really depends what Channel 4 considers “small” but its other channels include More4, E4, E4 Extra, Film4 and 4Seven.
CITY breaks don’t have to break the bank, as a trip to Sarajevo proves with pints for under £2 and three-course meals costing just over a tenner.
With its low prices, warm summers and direct UK flights, Sarajevo is gaining popularity as one of Europe’s last truly affordable capital city breaks.
At the end of last year, Bosnia & Herzegovina was named a trending travel destination for 2025 and dubbed a ‘less crowded alternative to Dubrovnik’.
Now, its capital city has been revealed to be one of Europe‘s cheapest city break spots, thanks to £1.69 pints and three-course meals for £12 – plus we found 3-star hotels from £45 a night on Booking.com.
The research came from eurochange, with Laura Evans-Fisk, head of digital engagement, commenting: “Saravejo is known as the ‘Jerusalem of Europe’, and has one of the most diverse cultures on the continent, making it one of the most intriguing cities you can visit.
“It is one of the only places where you can visit a Mosque, a Catholic church, an Eastern Orthodox church and a synagogue in one place.
“Tucked inside a long, thin valley and surrounded by forested mountains, the city is a picture-perfect backdrop.
“Its broad mix of cultural influences means its architecture is also absolutely beautiful, and its restaurant scene is an eclectic mix of Turkish and Bosnian-inspired offerings.
“And, with prices averaging at just £10 per person for a three-course meal, your money really does go far here.”
Dine like a local and try Bosanski Lonac, a stew packed with chunks of meat and vegetables.
Other traditional dishes include cevapi, which are flatbreads filled with grilled meat, and burek, flaky pastries filled with cheese, spinach or even sour cherry for dessert.
Not only will families be able to eat well without paying over the odds there are plenty of activities in Sarajevo to keep kids entertained.
One of those is Ilidža Thermal Riviera, which claims to be one of the largest thermal complexes in the Balkans.
Spread across 15 hectares, the huge water attraction has been built at the hot spring of Ilidža.
It boasts both indoor and outdoor pools as well as a kiddie pool with a small slide for even the youngest of swimmers.
There’s also a small go-karting area, trampolines and a Tropical Garden Restaurant where local specialties are served.
It is also an ideal place to unwind on a hot summer‘s day, with average temperatures sitting around 28C in July and August and adult entry tickets from under £5.
Other family-friendly attractions in Sarajevo include Sunnyland.
Sunnyland is the country’s first amusement park with an Alpine Coaster, located on Olympic Mountain Trebević, it’s a 10-minute drive from the city centre.
While the Alpine Coaster, which reaches speeds of up to 40km/h, is the main attraction, there are other features too like a playroom that’s inspired by a magic forest.
There is also an indoor and outdoor playground, an on-site restaurant, a pizzeria and a souvenir shop.
Entry into Sunnyland is free with ride tickets costing just £2 a go.
Meanwhile, in the heart of Sarajevo, there’s also Playland.
Set on the third floor of the Sarajevo Shopping Centre, Playland has been modelled after the Playland in Istanbul.
Sarajevo’s Playland features carousels, bumper cars, air hockey tables, slides and a ball pit.
And for older kids there’s also SpeedXtreme, which claims to be the best karting arena in Sarajevo.
The indoor arena is open whatever the weather, so it’s perfect for rainy day.
There are a plenty of other attractions in Sarajevo too, including the War Tunnel, or Tunnel of Hope, left over from the Bosnian War, which was originally built in 1993 to get aid and humanitarian supplies into the city.
Other important attractions in the city include The Museum Of Crimes Against Humanity And Genocide 1992-1995.
Both Ryanair and Wizz Air operate direct flights from the UK to Sarajevo, with flights starting from £15 for a one-way ticket.
Flights from the UK to Sarajevo take roughly two hours and 40 minutes.
There are three local languages in Bosnia & Herzegovina, including Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian – although English is likely to be spoken at most hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions.
The Convertible Mark (KM or BAM) is the country’s official currency, with £10 getting 23.43 KM/BAM.
SOAK up the sun along the Dalmatian Coast for half the price of Croatia – by crossing into Bosnia and Herzegovina’s little-known share of the shoreline.
With its turquoise waters, pine forests and terracotta rooftops, the Dalmatian Coast is famously pretty.
But while the tourist hordes flock to Croatia for this scenery, you could enjoy it for less by going to the Bosnian beach town of Neum instead.
This budget haven butts into Croatia in between Dubrovnik and Split, a quirk that can be traced back to 1699 when the city state of Dubrovnik, terrified of an attack by Venetians, gave a tiny tract of land to the Ottoman empire to give itself a buffer against Venice.
This means Bosnia and Herzegovina now has the world’s smallest coastline, after Monaco, at just 12 miles.
Graced with daytime highs of 25C in September and within easy distance of both Dubrovnik and Split, the only major difference is the cost.
Even in Neum’s largest and most swanky hotel, the Grand Hotel Neum, a last-minute long weekend this month starts at £49pp per night. That includes breakfast, spa access, a choice of four swimming pools and a private beach.
Food and drink is much cheaper too.
You’d get change from a fiver for a couple of local beers and you can find Bosnian, Mediterranean and international dishes very reasonably priced.
The real crowd-pleaser is Ćcevapi, a popular Bosnian lunch to go.
Locals joke it’s the reason KFC never took off here.
This simple yet filling meal consists of mini grilled meat kebabs and raw onion slices stuffed inside a warm pitta bread. Again, you would struggle to spend £5 on this beloved staple.
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TWO sisters drowned in a river near Aberdeen after they disappeared earlier this year, cops have confirmed.
Henrietta and Eliza Huszti, both 32, went missing on January 7.
Their bodies were found in the River Dee at the end of last month and police have since confirmed their cause of death was drowning.
Originally born in Hungary, the pair were from a set of triplets.
Cops are not treating their deaths as suspicious but do believe the women were both spotted alive near the river.
A major search operation began last month after Henrietta, a coffee shop assistant, and Eliza, a hotel housekeeper, went missing.
Both were believed to have been seen in the early hours of January 7 as they crossed Victoria Bridge before turning right towards Aberdeen Boat Club.
They had texted their landlady from the area to say they were giving up their flat.
THE cause of death of two sisters who were pulled from a Scots river has been confirmed.
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, vanished in the early hours of January 7 in Aberdeen.
Remains were discovered in the River Dee last month, just days after the hunt for the pair was called off.
Cops said the deaths were not being treated as suspicious.
Their death certificates both state the single cause of death as drowning, reports BBC News.
Their disappearance sparked a massive search effort, with police divers, drones, dogs, helicopters and Coastguard crews being called in.
The sisters, originally from Hungary, moved to Scotland about six years ago but stayed in touch with their mum.
They were last seen in the city centre making their way towards the river on the freezing January night.
They left their Aberdeen home and CCTV footage captured them walking together along Market Street.
Both sisters were seen heading in the direction of Aberdeen Boat Club and were spotted on Victoria Bridge around 2.12am.
Police were unable to find any explanation as to why the women went to the unlit spot in the Torry area as temperatures plunged below zero.
MOLLY-MAE Hague has been spotted without her sparkling engagement ring after a weekend away with Tommy Fury.
There was no sign of the huge diamond rock Tommy proposed with in Ibiza almost two years ago.
The influencer, 25, was heading to work in Manchester when she flashed her left hand.
She wore a long black coat over grey jeans from her collection and teamed them with a smart black jumper.
The Maebe founder and fashion mogul was recently spotted wearing a ring on her wedding finger, but her left hand was notably bare today as she clutched a container filled with coffee.
The mum looked effortlessly chic, carrying a designer bag worth over £3,600.
Molly has recently sparked rumours she has secretly taken her ex fiancé back following claims he cheated on a lads’ holiday.
The Sun revealed Tommy whisked Molly away on a romantic night for Valentine’s Day.
The couple hired a babysitter to take care of their daughter Bambi, so they could get some alone time.
We first revealed the couple were getting back together when they shared a kiss on New Year’s Eve.
Despite Molly’s friends and family not being happy about them giving it another go, Tommy hopes their trip is another step towards getting their relationship back on track.
A source told The Sun: “Tommy’s pulling out all the stops and whisking Molly away for a night to somewhere they’ve stayed before in happier times.
“He’s clearly hoping it’ll work its magic on Valentine’s night and she’ll remember how happy they used to be”
Molly-Mae was recently spotted wearing a diferent ring on her left hand at glam private dining club Isabel in Mayfair.
The Love Island alum was seen arriving at the A Seat At the Table event with entrepreneur Emma Grede with her signature ring stacks – including Cartier bands – on her left hand.
The diamond letter B ring, worn on her wedding finger and in reference to her daughter Bambi, aged two, couldn’t be missed.
It comes after the Love Island star revealed in her warts-and-all Prime Video documentary, Molly Mae: Behind It All, that Tommy’s problems with alcohol were behind their split.
The pair are living apart while they work through their relationsip crisis.
