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VIRGIN Media customers should check their emails for a bittersweet TV upgrade in light of a major channel’s imminent closure.

Last week, Eurosport announced that it will disappear from UK screens at the end of February after 35 years on-air.

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Some customers being offered TNT Sports at no extra cost[/caption]

Fans have been left in despair about the future of free-to-air sport, with Eurosport home to tennis, the Tour de France, winter sports and more.

Much of the content is expected to move to TNT Sports channels, which is owned by the same company, Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).

However, TNT packages for Virgin Media and Sky customers cost £30 per month.

To soften the blow, selected Virgin Media customers who regularly watch Eurosport are being offered TNT Sports at no extra cost, the firm has confirmed to The Sun.

The offer is being issued for the remainder of the customer’s contract – after that, they will have to pay full price.

Customers have reported already receiving an email alerting them of the upgrade, so others should also check.

“Following Warner Bro Discovery’s decision to stop broadcasting Eurosport channels in the UK from later this month, in cases where we know customers regularly view Eurosport content, we will provide access to TNT Sports for the remainder of their contract at no extra cost,” a Virgin rep told The Sun.

“We have already contacted these customers to advise them of the channel closure and of the options available to them to continue to access Eurosport content.”

Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 will cease broadcasting on February 28.

The channel will continue to exist in other markets outside of the UK.

Some content will be moved to WBD’s free channel Quest.

Quest will air every MotoGP Sprint race, as well as a new weekly cycling show, 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.

The changes won’t impact the Olympics, with WBD set to continue sharing the rights with the BBC going forward.

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DAVID Tennant has confirmed for the first time that he was born with a rare genetic disorder. 

The 53-year-old actor opened up on the condition after speculation from fans started circulating online. 

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The actor has revealed he has six toes[/caption]

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David celebrated his 13th anniversary with wife Georgia in December[/caption]

In particular, a group of die hard fans on Reddit had grown to believe that he had an extra toe on one of his feet. 

Speaking to Metro.co.uk, David actually confirmed that he did, in fact, have six toes on his right foot, explaining it was “sort of like a nubbin”.  

When asked if people knew that, he joked back: “Well, they do now.” 

The revelation comes as the actor prepares to return to the BAFTAs as host for a second year in a row. 

“It was a slightly mad thing to be asked to do, not something I ever aspired to or imagined would come my way,” he said of taking on presenting duties,

“When you’re standing on that stage looking out at all the most famous people in the world, you just think ‘How did I end up doing this?'”

David joked that he had a “free pass” when standing on the Bafta stage as “noone thinks he’ll be any good” as a host.

The Scottish star is preparing for another busy year at work as well, with the return of the raunchy rompfest Rivals as well as the final installment of Good Omens with Michael Sheen. 

In December, the actor celebrated his 13th anniversary with wife Georgia, whom he met on the set of Doctor Who. 

Georgia is the daughter of Peter Davison, who played the fifth regeneration of The Doctor, and appeared as a leading character in a 2008 episode, The Doctor’s Daughter.

In a twist of fate, David was starring as the titular character at that time – the tenth regeneration.

The couple married in 2011, and together they have five children. 

Ty, 21, is following in their parents’ footsteps as an actor, most recently appearing as a young Aegon Targaryen in smash-hit House Of The Dragon. 

Georgia had Ty in a previous relationship, with David officially adopting him shortly after they were married. 

They also have another son, 10-year-old Wilfred, as well as daughters Olive, 12, Doris, 8, and four-year-old Birdie. 

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The star is famed for his role in Doctor Who[/caption]

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The actor has a busy year ahead with the return of Rivals and the finale of Good Omens[/caption]

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The star has become beloved for his roles in shows including Broadchurch[/caption]

KEEPING on top of your skincare regime can be time consuming, not to mention pricey.

But bargain hunters have tracked down a cult beauty product with an incredible £11.50 saving.

A range of skin care essentials from top brand The Inkey List – which is a favourite with celebs – have gone on sale at Home Bargains for just £3.49.

Posting on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, which has 2.6million followers, an eagle-eyed shopper said: “The Inkey List £3.49 At Home Bargains.”

And the label reveals this is a massive saving on the £14.99 recommended retail price.

The post racked up more than 800 likes and nearly 1,000 of comments as people were stunned by the bargain.

Among the products on offer are Fulvic Acid Cleanser, which helps to brighten skin and gently remove make-up, Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser, which hydrates skin, and Tranexamic Acid Serum, which smooths out uneven skin.

Meanwhile, Supersolutions Express Oil, which improves texture, is also on sale alongside Q10 and Retinol serums, which both target signs of ageing.

Shoppers took to social media, stunned by the incredible buys.

One said: “This is simple and effective skincare, usually fairly reasonable but these are really good prices.”

Another gushed: “This stuff is fantastic.”

While another was stunned by the price-tag, saying: “Look at this price!”

And one mum was gutted she’d already bought elsewhere, commenting: “I’ve just spent £50 buying this for my daughter from the makers! “

The beauty brand was founded in 2018 in a bid to simplify skincare and help people understand their needs.

They make sure quality is prioritised but also try to make the goods as affordable as possible – and they’re even more pocket-friendly now with the Home Bargains buy.

A number of top Hollywood celebs have said they swear by The Inkey List products.

Scarlett Johansson is apparently a fan of the brand’s  Hyaluronic Acid Serum.

Meanwhile, the ever youthful Reese Witherspoon preps her face with a number of the Inkey List’s potions including the Q10 Serum and Caffeine Eye Cream.

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A POPULAR anti-ageing method has been debunked by a medical professional.

The cosmetic dermatology and aesthetics specialist shared the truth behind the viral hack.

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Speaking on The School Runway podcast, Dr. Nora explained the myth behind the beauty technique.

When asked by hosts Bronagh and Cara about the concept of face taping, she revealed why it isn’t the miracle solution most people think it is.

In fact, it only works as a preventative method rather than an age reversing step.

Dr. Nora described the supposed science behind face taping as “a load of rubbish.”

Instead, she recommended using steps such as facial massaging to help boost your skin’s elasticity.

“[People] do Gua Sha and lymphatic drainage, which is amazing for circulation,” she explained.

The medical expert added that these techniques help to “reduce fine lines and wrinkles.”

She also swears by FaceGym, which involves stimulating the facial muscles to temporarily improve tone and make the skin appear plumper.

“I try to do a couple of Face Gyms every now and then because I’m someone who retains water and my face does get puffy,” she said.

“Especially if I’ve eaten a lot of salt or been out drinking or partying because I haven’t slept very well.”

Dr. Nora explained that these activities “really show” on her face.

“So lymphatic drainage is important for genuine contouring and definition and maintaining that elasticity in your face,” she explained.

On the other hand, she explained why face taping is not a solution to existing fine lines or wrinkles.

“I guess if you’re going to sleep and you’re rubbing your face on a pillow, over time and over the years, you are going to develop fine lines and wrinkles on the sides that you sleep on,” she said.

“However, face taping is not going to make you look 10 years younger, which I think some people are trying to claim it does.”

Bronagh and Cara also brought up the idea of sleeping with your mouth taped.

While Dr. Nora had never heard of the concept before she disputed the description the hosts gave her.

“So it helps with your circulation because you’re breathing through your nose, you’re not breathing through your mouth,” Bronagh said.

“They’re saying as well that it helps with contouring your cheeks in because they’re not [puffing out] when you’re asleep.”

Dr. Nora confirmed that their is no science to back this claim.

You can purchase 18 pieces of face tape is available for as little as £1.51 from Temu.

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The skincare expert recommended facial massage over applying face tape for anti-ageing (stock image)[/caption]

FEBRUARY might be the most packed month of the entire year, even with a number of notable game delays.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is delayed until March, but there are still a number of big-budget titles launching in February.

Whether you want an expansive open-world RPG or a sea-faring beat ‘em up adventure, there’s something for you.

Here’s a list of all the biggest games launching in February 2024.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

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The sequel is bigger and better than the original[/caption]

The sequel to the 2018 popular release, fans have waited almost seven years for a sequel.

It’s a first-person adventure RPG in a mediaeval setting, it is far more expansive than the original game.

You’ll have more options on how you play your character and what storylines you want to follow.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will be released on February 4 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered

Last year Lara Croft made her comeback with remasters of the first three games in the Tomb Raider series.

Putting a shiny new coat of paint on the classic series, the first bundle’s popularity has led to a second.

This set includes what is now known as The Darkness Trilogy.

It features Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.

Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered will launch on February 14 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2

Trails Through Daybreak released just last year, but the sequel is already about to launch. 

The series started in 1989, making it one of the longest running, but the games don’t get released in the West at the same time as in Japan.

In the long-running RPG series, Trails Through Daybreak 2 mixes engaging characters, an excellent storyline, and turn-based combat.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2 launches on February 14 for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch & PC.

Afterlove EP

From the team that developed the Coffee Talk series, Afterlove EP tells the story of someone learning to live again after losing their partner.

He tries to reconnect with his old friends, get a job, go to therapy, and find love again after a year of ignoring the world.

You plan out each day and who to reconnect with on your path through grief.

Afterlove EP releases on February 14 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch & PC.

Avowed

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Avowed is all all-new action-RPG[/caption]

Obsidian’s upcoming action-RPG Avowed, which mixes magic, melee, and firearms.

Players can choose from first- or third-person perspective, to further match combat to their playstyle.

Avowed isn’t a fully open world, but there are several large areas for you to explore.

Avowed will be released on February 18 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Lost Records: Bloom and Rage

Twenty seven years after spending a special summer together, four friends reunite and face their past.

The group try to keep their past secrets buried but need to confront what they promised not to speak of again.

From the team behind Life is Strange, we could see more from the gang in the future if this game is successful.

Lost Records: Bloom and Rage will launch on February 18 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, & PC.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

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Majima is finally the protagonist of his own game[/caption]

Telling the story of what happens to fan-favourite character Goro Majima between Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and the next mainline game, we see the Yakuza member become a pirate.

Washing up on the shores of Hawaii without his memories, Majima gets the help of a boy called Noah and a baby Tiger.

Take part in naval battles for the first time in a new Like a Dragon Gaiden adventure.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches on February 21 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S & PC.

Monster Hunter Wilds

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People are thrilled to play the upcoming Monster Hunter[/caption]

The sequel to 2018’s Monster Hunter World, and the next big entry in the series following Monster Hunter Rise, we have Monster Hunter Wilds.

Set in a gorgeous open world, you have to craft gear to take down monsters, which then give you more gear for fighting.

This upcoming entry has been highly anticipated, and fans can’t wait to get their hands on what will likely be the biggest game this month.

Monster Hunter Wilds will be released on February 28 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

A FORMER soldier who spied for Iran before escaping from Wandsworth prison under a food van has been jailed.

Daniel Khalife cost police more than £250,000 in overtime in a mammoth manhunt involving 150 officers when he fled jail.

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Daniel Khalife has been jailed for spying for Iran[/caption]

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The 23-year-old had been held on remand for spying charges after he contacted Iranian security service members within just one month of joining the Royal Corps of Signals.

Former soldier Khalife used fake email addresses for the espionage and sent details about SAS and SBS personnel to his handlers.

The “attention seeker” has now been jailed for 14 years and three months after being convicted of spying for Iran and escaping from Wandsworth.

Khalife left material in public locations in exchange for cash in an old-fashioned spy tactic known as the “dead drop”.

His first payment of £1,500 was left in a dog poo bag for him to collect in August 2019.

Khalife also made a second £1,000 cash pick-up from Kensal Green Cemetery in October 2021.

While being held at HMP Wandsworth for his crimes, Khalife used bed sheets to strap himself to the underside of a food delivery truck.

Footage showed him leaving his cell on September 6 last year as he pulled a catering trolley for his kitchen duty shift.

A white Mercedes sprinter van was then seen parked outside the Category B prison in South West London.

As it pulls away, Khalife was left holding on to the underside using the makeshift sling.

He then “pencil rolled” away from the lorry before heading on a shopping spree across London, Woolwich Crown Court was told.

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He went on a shopping spree after fleeing[/caption]

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Footage showed him buying a coffee in McDonald’s after changing his clothes[/caption]

A huge nationwide hunt was launched amid fears Khalife had fled to Iran.

Khalife was eventually arrested four days after he fled prison on the footpath of the Grand Union Canal in Northolt, West London.

In this time, he had picked up a baseball cap from a Mountain Warehouse and was captured strolling leisurely through Richmond.

The soldier managed to change his wardrobe multiple times while on the loose and even brazenly purchased a newspaper that had a front page story about his escape.

During a police interview, the former soldier said he “f***ed up” his body underneath the truck.

He also said he did not realise how “unbelievably dangerous” it was until the vehicle turned on to a main road where the speed limit increased.

Asked why he had allegedly escaped, Khalife replied: “Can’t tell you.

“There’s a reason why I was so calm when the officer arrested me.

“I could have jumped in the water, I could have f***ed him up.

“Everything’s gone to plan.”

The former squaddie, who was brought up in Kingston, South West London, by his Iranian mum, joined the Army in September 2018 – two weeks before his 17th birthday.

But prosecutor Mark Heywood KC said he had “no real intention to simply get his head down” and instead his motives moved towards espionage.

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Khalife was arrested after four days on the run[/caption]

In April 2019, Khalife first made contact with Iran – just weeks after he passed his security clearance.

Messages showed by August 2020, he was willing to gather information “to order, for as long as they wanted” while posted with the 16th Signal Regiment in Stafford.

He told a contact saved as David Smith: “I need to go to your supervisor and ask what specific regiment or sector you’re interested in.”

That same month, he travelled to Istanbul on instructions from David Smith, who told him to disguise the trip as a holiday.

Khalife used Telegram to indicate he had left a package for his handlers, the court heard.

Mr Heywood said Khalife’s plan was to go from Turkey to Iran but he did not cross the border.

He was posted to Fort Hood in Texas between February and April 2021 and stayed in contact with his Iranian handlers.

The court heard he took a series of screenshots of systems marked “Secret” – including a password record sheet.

In April that year, Khalife was granted the second highest level of Nato security, one below “cosmic top secret”.

Just two months later, he took a photo of a handwritten list of 15 soldiers – including some serving in the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS).

At one point, Khalife contacted MI6 saying he wanted to be a “double agent” and later told police his contact with the Iranians was all a double bluff, the court was told.

In his evidence, he claimed he was a “patriot”, adding: “I wasn’t thinking very straight.

“To be honest with you I was thinking I could be James Bond or something, like an idiot.”

His own lawyer Gul Nawaz Hussain KC claimed his “hapless” double agent plot was more “Scooby-Doo” than “007”.

Khalife was convicted of breaching the Official Secrets Act and Terrorism Act. He pleaded guilty to escaping from Wandsworth.

Commander Dominic Murphy, head of Scotland Yard’s SO15, which investigates state threats branded Khalife “the ultimate Walter Mitty character” following the verdict.

He added: “I think he probably enjoyed the thrill of the deception throughout.

“It’s impossible to disentangle his ego, the fantasy life that he created for himself, the money that he earned, his allegiance in whatever form it might be to Iran and his lack of consideration for the damage he was doing here.”

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Khalife admitted he had acted like an idiot[/caption]

A FORGOTTEN Love Island lad from series seven has entered All Stars as a shock bombshell.

He lasted just two days in 2021 after losing out to another Islander to win a spot in the villa.

The Sun can reveal that ripped rugby lad Chuggs is now taking a second try at finding love and has arrived in the Cape Town love nest.

He lost out to Brad McClelland in 2021 when the duo had to vie to be chosen by bombshell Rachel Finni.

But since then Chuggs – real name Oliver Wallis– has become part of the Love Island furniture as best pals with Liam Reardon, Aaron Francis, Millie Court and Chloe Burrows and is a constant on their group trips.

And he’s quite the catch – having made a huge success of his rugby, surf and ski merch business Booby.

A source said: “Whilst Chuggs might not have made the biggest impact on the show, he’s part of the woodwork now and all the islanders will have met him out and about.

“Bosses always felt like he was one of the ones that got away and he’ll have a huge backing on the outside of Millie and the gang.

“Everyone is excited for Chuggs’ round two.”

Chuggs – whose name is thought to be a combination of cuddles and hugs – will be hoping for better luck in All Stars after being the second islander to be evicted in 2021.

The Oxford Brookes graduate lost his place after newbie Rachel Finni decided to couple up with hunky labourer Brad McClelland instead.

After his exit he joked would go down in the history books as being the only Love Island contestant to only share a bed with men after he failed to couple-up with anyone

The lad from Surrey went to private school Reed’s, and can often be seen on Instagram behind the wheel of his fancy 4×4.

Speaking as he headed into the villa last time, Chuggs explained: “My mates would describe me as a solid mate.

“Everyone always comes to me for advice. I’m always the one organising things for everyone too.

“I put together the funnest nights out that we’ve had, hosting parties at home, pub crawls.”

Chuggs arrives in the villa as the ratings hit a series-high.

Sunday night’s episode had the highest ratings of this series yet as viewers tuned in to watch Curtis’ recoupling decision when he was torn between Ekin-Su and Danielle.

Love Island All Stars is averaging 2million viewers per episode and has been streamed 47million times in total – making it ITVX’s most streamed show and biggest digital audience for 16-34s of the year so far.

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Bosses hope Chuggs can lift the mood in the villa and put a a smile on Tina Stinnes’ face.

She was dumped by Manchester lad Scott Thomas before he dramatically quit the villa.

His decision to cool things off with Tina had led to a fiery clash with Elma, who told him he should “leave the villa” and “go” since “nothing was here for him”.

All Stars boy Scott, 36, left the show after struggling to form a genuine connection with Tina, 29, and previously-dumped India Reynolds, 34.

Made In Chelsea star Tina was in floods of tears when he broke the news on Sunday night.

The drama saw Sunday night’s episode bring the highest ratings of this series yet – as viewers also tuned in to watch Curtis’ recoupling decision when he was torn between Ekin-Su and Danielle.

Love Island All Stars is averaging 2million viewers per episode and has been streamed 47million times in total – making it ITVX’s most streamed show and biggest digital audience for 16-34s of the year so far.

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VLADIMIR Putin’s “death squad” chief has been killed after a £2million luxe Moscow apartment was blown up by a huge “Ukrainian” bomb.

Armen Sarkisyan – the creator of the pro-Putin Arbat battalion – was killed in the deadly blast on Monday.

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Arbat stormtrooper battalion founder Armen Sarkisyan, 46, was killed[/caption]

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A bomb was detonated outside the Scarlet Sails apartment complex[/caption]

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Apartments in this building are valued at around £2million[/caption]

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The bomb blew was strong enough to blow off the building’s front doors[/caption]

Sarkisyan, 46, was known for using his troops to fight in the battleground Donetsk region of Ukraine and Kursk region of Western Russia.

The “death squad” chief was in the Scarlet Sails apartment complex when the bomb was detonated – where a penthouse is valued at £2million.

He was rushed to hospital and reportedly died after falling into a coma, according to multiple Russian media outlets.

Sarkisyan had suffered severe head and chest wounds following the huge blast.

This Putin puppet paramilitary leader was believed to be the target of a Ukrainian led assassination.

One bodyguard was also killed in the blast and three others were injured, according to Reuters.

Terrifying images showed the damage caused the the apartment block’s lobby.

Glass was shattered and the ceilings had started to collapse.

Armenian-born Sarkisyan is considered by Kyiv to be one of the organisers of pro-Russian “titushki” gangs and “death squads” that hunted the participants of the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine in 2014.

The paramilitary leader has also been described as an “associate” of the toppled pro-Putin former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych, according to Ukraine’s SBU security service.

The SBU has previously revealed Sarkisyan had reportedly been  appointed as “‘watcher’ of prisons in the occupied Donetsk region”.

It added: “He created the Arbat battalion from recruited convicts, who fought in the Torets direction, and later stormed the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region.

“He is suspected of participating in illegal armed formations and aiding an aggressor state. The search and work to bring him to justice are ongoing.”

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A bodyguard was also killed at Moscow’s luxury Alye Parusa – Scarlet Sails – complex[/caption]

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Emergency crews arrived to the block on Monday[/caption]

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