5 days agoworld NewsComments Off on EastEnders legend Pam St Clement breaks down in tears over Barbara Windsor as she reunites with co-star on 40th special
EASTENDERS’ legend Pam St Clement breaks down in tears over Barbara Windsor as she reunites with her co-star on a 40th anniversary special show.
Ross Kemp – best known to viewers as the infamous Grant Mitchell – took viewers on a nostalgic journey through Albert Square’s rich 40-year history, reconnecting with cast to reflect on the show.
BBCSoap legend Pam St Clement breaks down in tears over Barbara Windsor as she reunites with her co-star on a 40th anniversary special show[/caption]
BBCPam and Ross looked back at clips from the soap and shared their memories[/caption]
BBCFans were very emotional after watching Peggy’s last scene with Pat[/caption]
But it was his interview with Pam St Clement, one of the square’s most iconic matriarchs that left fans in tears.
The 82-year-old actress, who is best known for playing feisty Pat Butcher for over two decades, lamented the death of Dame Barbara Windsor, who passed away at 83 in 2020, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Pam shared memories about her iconic role, which included her big earrings, and how she based her character on a bus conductor.
But it was when she discussed her on screen friendship with love rival Peggy Mitchell that her emotions overwhelmed her.
Revisiting their past storylines, the pair watched scenes from a touching 2016 episode where Pat returned as a ghost and promised never to leave Peggy as she passed away.
Both actors were visibly moved by the memories of their late friend and co-star.
And when Ross asked Pam how she felt watching the scenes again an emotional Pam replied: “Well, I miss her, I mean, basically I miss her tremendously.”
With tears in her eyes and Ross also upset, it was clear that Dame Barbara’s presence was deeply missed.
Viewers were so moved by Ross and Pam’s conversation that they shared their emotions on social media.
“Peggy’s final episode… eeehhh don’t do this to me! #EastEnders #EastEnders40” said one fan.
Another added: “Pam St Clement choking up remembering Barbara Windsor #Eastenders #EastEnders40.”
“Pam St Clement talking about Barbara Windsor just broke my heart #EastEnders #EE40.” said another.
While others expressed their opinions that the soap bosses were wrong to get rid of Pam’s character Pat.
EastEnders' 40th anniversary cameos so far
With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford's past. But who have we had so far?
Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.
Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Ricky Groves – Groves returned as Garry Hobbs, a character who has not been seen since 2009.
Cliff Parisi – Parisi returned as Minty Peterson, a character who was last seen on the square in 2010.
Ross Kemp – Kemp has returned to play Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.
Other aspects of the 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.
“Should never have killed Pat off #EastEnders40” exclaimed one.
“Bring back #PatButcher I miss her earrings #EastEnders40 #Eastenders #EastEndersCountdown” said another fan.
A third declared: “They should have never killed Pat!! Nah Pat butcher is the real east end legend #EastEnders40.”
EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.
EnterpriseLisa Smith, 43, was shot dead outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Kent on Valentine’s Day[/caption]
Cops are now hunting for prime suspect Edvard StockingsSWNSForensics teams at the scene of the horror shooting[/caption]
Kent Police are believed to be probing whether the horror was a murder suicide as river crews search the Thames for their prime suspect, Lisa’s husband Edvard Stockings.
He was seen on the wrong side of the barrier 17 miles away at Dartford Crossing after the shooting.
At 7pm on Saturday, Kent Police found an abandoned vehicle and firearm linked to him on the QE2 bridge.
Detective Chief Inspector David Higham said he is “not ruling out the possibility that he may have entered the water.”
He added: “We are currently only looking for one suspect and do not believe there to be an ongoing risk to the public.
“Specialist officers continue to work with the families of both parties involved to support them following this tragic incident.”
It comes as a source said Lisa – also known as Lisa Stockings – had been in thepubwith a female friend the night of the tragedy.
Witnesses reporting hearing several gunshots from outside the venue.
Emergency services sadly pronounced the 43-year-old dead at the scene.
Tributes poured in for the mum-of-two after she was pictured for the first time.
Her heartbroken son Teejay Smith shared an emotional statement alongside pictures of Lisa.
The 19-year-old posted a photograph of the pair, writing: “My mum, the best woman to walk in two shoes.”
Teejay included a number of heart-wrenching snaps of his mum, with one showing Lisa posing next to an Amy Winehouse statue and another of her glammed up for a glitzy event.
Posting a video of floral tributes left at the scene, Donna Kidd said: “Taken way too soon, our lady Lisa girl loved forever and always never be another Lisa.
UKNIPPolice believe the suspect may have ‘entered the water’ at the Dartford Crossing[/caption]
UKNIPPolice are continuing extensive searches of the River Thames[/caption]
UKNIPA bullet casing found outside the pub[/caption]
Photos of Lisa have been shared alongside tributes
“Girl love from all your girls.”
Marylou Tom Harber added: “No words so sad RIP Lisa girl to beautiful for this earth.”
Meanwhile tributes were left at the scene, with flowers and balloons, placed on a nearby section of grass.
One touching card read: “Our love and prayers are with your family, especially your boys and granddaughter.
“May they continue to frown knowing the love you always showed them.
“May your light continue to shine as bright as it always has.”
Two other cards read: “Dear Lisa, rest in peace.”
Many people had left Red Bull along with their written tributes.
One said: “She was a wonderful mum, a beautiful woman, they’d just had a granddaughter. They had everything going for them.
“I just can’t understand what happened, they were so happy.
“We know them from Lingfield, we’re family, my son grew up with theirs.
“She had two children, they were 21 and 10 – how do you explain to a 10 year old what’s happened?”
‘WONDERFUL MUM’
The second devastated mourner said: “She was a great, great woman, I just can’t believe it.”
Balloons with the words “a wonderful mum” had also been left tied to a brick near the flowers.
Another balloon had the Disney mermaid Ariel.
Later a floral tribute and note was left by a woman who knew Lisa as a customer from her shop.
Fighting back tears, she said: “She was beautiful – an absolutely beautiful woman.
“Just gorgeous, a lovely family. I knew her and her family for years, her kids too, she was lovely.
“You just can’t know why things like this happen.”
One source said Lisa had been in thepubwith a female friend before she was pronounced dead at the scene following the tragedy.
Michelle says she heard two bangs as Lisa was shot, with the mum-of-two later being pronounced dead at the scene.
She told Sky News: “There was so much commotion – screaming, shouting, crying. People were outside, on their phones.
“We tried to get people inside the pub to consolidate them. People were only just starting to sit down, it was early on in the evening.”
As 30 people were seated for dinner, another 20 were situated in the bar as the shocking shooting began.
The landlady described the community as experiencing “absolute shock” as the pub reopened for the first time on Sunday following the tragedy.
Terrified locals claimed they heard “three loud bangs” after the woman was shot dead outside the pub on Friday night.
Another revealed how petrified couples were “locked in” the pub for their own safety.
The villager, who lives close to the pub, said: “I heard three loud bangs and a bit of commotion.”
Zack Warne, 19, added: “It is shocking, this is Knockholt, not south London.
“The helicopter was up all night.”
Joyce Betts, 82, who lives nearby, continued: “My granddaughter called me and said ‘make sure your windows and doors are locked’.
“I could see lights outside but I couldn’t tell what was going on it was coming through that someone had been shot, I thought oh my God that’s all we need in our sleepy little village.”
‘LOCKED IN’
One villager, who would only give her name as Julie, said armed police swooped on the pub.
She said: “My brother-in-law and sister-in-law were in the pub for valentines dinner. They were locked in.
“I was texting them making sure they were okay. There were armed police all over the pub.
“When they were told to come home they had to have their picture taken and they were escorted home by the police.
“It is scary. It was really distressing for them.”
Ray Picot, 70, said: “Just after 7pm I heard the shots. Bang, bang. I thought it was a road traffic collision at first.
“I thought ‘oh no not another accident’. The helicopter was buzzing around for hours.
“I’ve lived here 30 years and it’s a real shock. It’s such a quiet area.”
Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics had rushed to the pub in the quiet village after reports of a disturbance at the Three Horseshoes pub.
There, they discovered Lisa who had suffered injuries “consistent with gunshot wounds” and she was declared deceased at the scene shortly after 7pm on Friday.
Following the horrific shooting, the pub released a statement that read: “Following the official press release of the tragic incident that happened on the premises last night – all of us at the Three Horseshoes want to send our sincere condolences to the victim’s family and friends.
“We also want to send our support to anyone else in the local and surrounding community who have been impacted by this.
“Please be respectful of everyone involved at this difficult time, thank you.”
Kent Police have been contacted for further information.
How you can get help
Women's Aid has this advice for victims and their families:
Always keep your phone nearby.
Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
If you are in danger, call 999.
Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
You can also call the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
UKNIPA blue Seat car with its window smashed outside the pub[/caption]
Lisa alongside a statue of Amy WinehousUKNIPFlowers and balloons left at the scene for the mum-of-two[/caption]
5 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Is There a Sequel to the 5th Wave Movie? What’s Next for the Sci-Fi Franchise?
Fans of the young adult dystopian genre took notice of the 2016 film The 5th Wave because of its sci-fi elements and post-apocalyptic plot. The film, which was based on the well-known book by Rick Yancey, presented an exciting universe in which humans must fight to survive following an extraterrestrial invasion. A sequel was eagerly […]
5 days agoworld NewsComments Off on ‘I miss her so much’ says tearful Andrew Le Page as he opens up on fresh heartbreak after Tasha Ghouri split
EMOTIONAL Andrew Le Page fought back tears as he shared his latest heartbreak with fans after splitting from Tasha Ghouri.
The Love Island favourite, 29, took to Snapchat after moving out of the former couple’s home and gave an update on how he was feeling.
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InstagramHe’s gutted to be apart from Luna, the dog he shares with Tasha Ghouri[/caption]
As a result of the separation, he is now sharing custody of their dog, Luna.
And he’s finding the days spent without the pooch around particularly tough.
“I miss her so much,” he said. “I’ve started this Snapchat about five times and keep choking up.
“She doesn’t even know it’s her birthday, but I miss her so much and hope to be with her again soon.
“Anyway, I’m going to stop talking about her otherwise I’ll keep choking up.”
He then turned his attention to his other dog, Willow, who he is doing his best to train.
Yesterday, Andrew shared a short and sweet tribute to Luna on Instagram.
Beside a selfie of him smiling next to her, he wrote: “2 years old. Love you so much, more than you’ll ever know! Can’t wait to be with you again soon.”
Over the weekend, Andrew posted an emotional goodbye as he moved out of his shared house with Tasha.
Now Andrew has left the home they were once so excited to renovate together.
He told fans how he’s “cried more times” than ever this year and would be heading back to his native Guernsey.
He wrote: “End of an era. So, guys it’s been a pretty c**p start to the year and one I didn’t expect.
“However, life goes on and I’m doing everything in my power to stay positive. All the support has meant the world.
“I’ve cried more times this year than I have in my whole life.
“@lepageproperties is on hold for now but I will be looking for a new project soon so keep your eyes peeled. Luna girl, I’ll be getting you a new garden to play in. I promise.
The reality TV duo revealed last March that they had bought their first home together.
They had even set up a new dedicated Instagram page to document the renovation process of their Hertfordshire house.
Andrew and Tasha seemed smitten with each other after they met on Love Island in the summer of 2022.
InstagramAndrew posted an emotional goodbye as he moved out of his shared house with Tasha[/caption]
The Love Island couple split last monthInstagram
However, The Sun shocked fans when we told how Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha had left Andrew “blindsided” by signing up for celebrity dating app Raya soon after the split.
Some fans still think the pair could get back together, but Andrew has taken a big decision that could mean they are over for good.
Despite splitting over a month ago, today it was revealed that he has deleted ALL traces of his ex-girlfriend from his Instagram account.
As this article is published, Tasha hasn’t done the same, and Andrew remains on her grid.
In another telling move that the former Love Island hunk is moving on with his life, he has also unfollowed her on their home renovations Instagram account.
5 days agoworld NewsComments Off on I’ve cleaned ‘dirty protests’ but they’re NOT the worst things I’ve seen – a hoarder died for a heartbreaking reason
NEXT time you moan about giving your home a quick polish or scrub, spare a thought for specialist cleaner Michelle Coulson, who’s called in to deal with the grim, grisly jobs no one else can handle.
Every day is different for the cleaning whizz, and the 46-year-old Rentokil specialist has quite literally seen – and cleaned – everything from ‘dirty protest’ prisons, hoarder homes to tragic death scenes.
No two days are the same for Michelle, who is a specialist cleaner for RentokilSupplied
Michelle, from Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, used to work in a care home, but moved to Rentokil in September 2023 after deciding she wanted to take on a new challenge.
Now, the married mum says she never knows what her next eye-opening job might entail.
One moment she might be called on to clear up a load of pigeon poo, the next it might be a more tragic death scene she has to scrub down.
Here, Michelle lifts the (toilet) lid on the life of an ‘extreme’ cleaning specialist, and shares some of her most memorable tales.
The smell – or stink – of success
I do have a sense of smell – I can smell food and perfume for example.
But when it comes to the job I don’t know if I subconsciously shut it off, because I can do the job and not even flicker.
I’ve done dirty protest clean ups in prison and the officers say, ‘Oh, you can smell it from here, it stinks.’ And I’m thinking, ‘I can’t smell it.’
I might get the odd whiff, but nothing that turns my stomach.
I’ve done lots of dirty protest cleans – a phrase which typically refers to someone has chosen to defecate or urinate without using the facilities provided.
It’s usually the healthcare unit of the women’s prison. So they’re not always knowingly protesting something, they’re unwell. It’s sad.
Facing fears & phobias
I’ve also had to face my phobias.
I climb in places full of cobwebs and spiders and I’ve shuffled on my knees through maggots.
You get a lot of maggots in pigeon droppings, and grease traps.
Before, I was terrified of heights, I didn’t even like going up a ladder. I would go up three rungs and think, ‘This is too high.’
Then one day I was sent to clean up a roof and had to climb up scaffolding. I just thought, ‘I’ll have to’. I was terrified.
But once I got up there, I thought, ‘I’m alright!’. I told my colleague to take a picture as proof for my husband!
A messy business
Once a woman called about her sister who had a twisted bowel. If I’m honest with you, it was coming out of both ends. It was all over her white wool stair carpet.
The woman was in an awful state. She was worried about her sister, and also wanted to get the mess cleaned up quick.
She said, ‘I feel awful I’m getting you to do this’. I said, ‘Listen, this is my job. I’m happy to come and do it for you.’
She was so grateful. After I finished, she kept hugging us and saying, ‘Thank you so much. I didn’t know what I was going to do.’
She melted my heart.
SuppliedMichelle is proud of her work, and rightly so[/caption]
Suicide shock
One of the saddest jobs was a trauma clean-up after someone stepped out in front of a train.
It was so shocking.
The worst thing is you are not cleaning up a whole body.
You are cleaning up what’s trapped in an undercarriage. And it belonged to somebody, it’s part of someone.
And it made me think, ‘What’s going through someone’s mind?’
You have to get on with the job, but it can be traumatic. You do your best to disassociate.
Colleagues who’ve cleaned a murder scene say they can’t forget how much blood there was.
We can talk to a counsellor after something like that. But thankfully my family are a great support.
Michelle’s top cleaning hacks
Get a Henry Hoover: We do have specialist equipment but for everyday cleaning Henry is the best – he’s lightweight, he’s got a carry handle, and he’s got a long hose that gets into lots of places.
Star Drops: Power Drops Spring Time is a disinfectant. Everyone comments it smells like clean washing when they came in the house after I’ve been mopping the floor and it’s 99p from Home Bargains.
Cleaning up blood: I’m not great with the sight or smell of blood. If it’s in soft furnishings or clothes, wash them as soon as you can. Don’t let it dry. Use a clean cloth and rather than rubbing just dab the spot with warm soapy water. Don’t spread it around.
Multi-task technique: If you’ve got five minutes in between chores and admin, do a quick job rather than letting it all build up to the point you have to get someone like me in. Once things get overwhelming, you’ve lost the battle.
Clean your tools: If you don’t look after your cleaning equipment, how do you think they are going to do a good job for you? You can’t have a clean home if you don’t have clean mops and buckets.
Hoarding horror
Once we were sent to clean a hoarder’s house after she died.
The cottage was beautiful, with a log burning stove, but it was rammed.
The lady had been trapped upstairs. She had to shout for help and the paramedics couldn’t open the front door.
By the time they got her out of the window she’d deteriorated so much she passed away in hospital.
We kept finding the same things. There were 20 slow cookers, and tens of hand blenders and sewing kits, some packages that she’d never opened. And, ironically, lots of cleaning products.
It was the fact she was alone with all that, it bothered us. You never know what’s going on behind closed doors.
GettySome of Michelle’s clients have lived in squalid conditions as a result of hoarding, and need a helping hand to get back on their feet (stock image)[/caption]
‘Who poos on a window sill?’
On my first ever on-call shift, I went to a hospital in Newcastle and was confronted with faeces that had been left on a window sill in the A&E department.
Driving there, my first thought was: ‘Who poos on a window sill?’
When I got there, it was so busy. I stood there for ages and the staff were all so stressed no one took any notice.
I thought, ‘I’m just going to have to go and find it.’ And sure enough, there it was, a poo on a windowsill outside. I got it into a bag and sanitised the area.
It’s not the only poo related job I’ve dealt with, and I’ve done sewage spill clean-ups too. My three year old grandson loves to hear those stories!
It turns my stomach but if it needs doing, I’ll do it.
There aren’t many women in my role – I wish more would join the job – so I’m proud of what I do. I can point out things my male colleagues don’t see.
‘It’s so rewarding’
I often have to clean up black mould, usually on a large scale for army bases, hospitals.
One job I did however was for a couple. The husband was a wheelchair user, and they couldn’t manage it themselves.
When I went in, they had so much lovely art on the walls, and we ended up chatting.
It’s so rewarding when you can see they’re happy, and it’s genuine. It’s like, ‘We were struggling, we couldn’t have done it ourselves.’
Knowing that I’ve made people happy with my work, people who trust me to come into their home, makes my job worth it.
I always think, they’ve needed to book a specialist cleaning company and it’s a bonus that they’ve got me!
I like having nice conversations with them. It’s making a difference that makes it feel worthwhile – I hope that I’ve provided some comfort and taken the weight off their shoulders.
Visit Rentokil-hygiene.co.uk for more information on their specialist cleaning services.
Michelle is able to really make a difference to someone’s life and she finds it so rewarding (stock image)Getty
5 days agoworld NewsComments Off on ‘NEED that’ shoppers yell about leopard print Primark carry-on…EasyJet allow it & there’s a matching £7 flight essential
SHOPPERS are legging it to Primark, desperate to get their hands on a stylish new suitcase.
So if you’re lucky enough to be jetting abroad any time soon, then you’ve come to the right place.
GettyShoppers are going wild for the new leopard print carry-on suitcase from Primark[/caption]
Instagram/@primarkNot only is it affordable and stylish, but even better, it’s functional and EasyJet approved[/caption]
Instagram/@primarkThere’s also a matching £7 flight essential[/caption]
And particularly if you can only afford a large cabin bag and don’t want to fork out for a pricey hold bag, we’ve found just the thing.
Thanks to a new and affordable suitcase from Primark, you’ll be able to fit in everything you need for your next trip.
And you won’t have to worry about getting a tape measure out, as this Hard Shell Suitcase is perfect as a large cabin bag for EasyJet flights.
It’s as versatile and adventurous as you are – whether you’re packing light or loading up for an expedition, this travel bag is sure to be spot on for whatever journey you’ve got planned.
This hard carry-on case features a telescopic handle, eight-wheel design and lock mechanism.
Not only this, but it also has a carry handle at the top and side, whilst the sectioned interior benefits from a zip pocket and elasticated pouches for ultimate organisation.
And it’s not just functional, but stylish too – showcasing a glossy leopard pattern (which is totally trending), this suitcase will be a stylish travel companion for city breaks, beach holidays, business trips and more.
It’s super handy and perfect for easy travel, making it the perfect cabin bag.
And if that wasn’t enough, not only can shoppers get their hands on this stunning and fierce suitcase, but there’s also a gorgeous matching flight essential that’s only £7.
Thanks to the chain’s new leopard print travel pillow, you’re sure to sleep easy and feel comfy on your next flight – whether it’s only a couple of hours to somewhere in Europe, or for an exhausting long haul trip.
Holiday packing tips
Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday.
1. Write a list
Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase.
Or for complete ease, try Google’s AI app – Gemini – which will create a list for you and help you not over pack.
2. Involve your kids
Jemma said: “My girls are getting older, they’re 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say ‘this is what you need’ and they follow the list.
“And then I give them a rucksack each – and say to them ‘you can have whatever you want in there as long as it’s not liquid’, and they can take that on the plane. And that’s their ‘home away from home’ items.”
3. Try a hack or two
She said: “I think they all work, but for different reasons – and you’ve just got to pick the right one for your trip.
“Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you’re trying to get a lot of items into your case, it’s a space saver.
“Packing cubes are great – for example, I’m going on holiday with my three kids and we’re all using the same suitcase for our clothes.
“These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked.
“I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we’ve arrived.”
4. Decant beauty products
Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets – which are much lighter and smaller.
Or, if you’ll be popping to the shops when you’re abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive.
5. Get organised before you come home
Jemma said: “When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes.
“Also pack it in some form of order – so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person.
“Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don’t leave it.”
Shoppers beam
And it’s clear that social media users were left very impressed with the new leopard print travel range – as the Instagram clip, which was posted on the official Primark account, has quickly amassed 682,000 views in just 17 hours.
Travel enthusiasts eagerly raced to the comments, keen to praise the ‘stunning’ new purse-friendly buys.
I need that!
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One person said: “NEED that suitcase.”
Another added: “Love this.”
A third commented: “Wow!”
Whilst someone else chimed in: “I need that!”
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PrimarkThis case is only £35 and is perfect for easy travel, making it the perfect cabin bag[/caption]
5 days agoworld NewsComments Off on We’ve filled our house with FREE brand new furniture we found in bins & save £9k a year feeding our 3 kids ‘rubbish’ too
Meet the dumpster-diving couple who have furnished their entire home for FREE using items people have thrown away and save £9k-a-year on food eating out of bins.
Amir Jardan, 38, and his fiancé, Ruth Moore, 27, have been finding treasures in dumpsters since 2022.
Amir and Ruth have furnished their entire home for FREE using items people have thrown awaySWNSThe couple have been finding treasures in dumpsters since 2022SWNSThe pair have discovered items such as faulty iPads and drones in the trashSWNS
Over the years, the pair from Dorchester, Dorset, have discovered items such as faulty iPads and drones in the trash – that Amir restores.
They’ve also got their hands on rare trainers, luxuryperfumes and designer clothing.
The savvy couple – who have three children aged seven, five and six months- even stock their fridge and pantry with bread, pasta, chocolate and crisps they find in supermarket bins and spend a minute £50-a-week topping up with a food shop.
They have even been able to deck out their entire cottage in Dunelm furniture they discovered in the store’s bin – including a light fitting worth £135, a coffee table worth £170 and rugs worth up to £60.
Amir and Ruth are from Dorchester, DorsetSWNSThey even save £9k-a-year on food eating out of binsSWNSAmir says their bin-diving gives them an ‘adrenaline rush’
They spend up to nine hours a week trawling through the bins of their local stores – and say it’s saved them £7,000 in total on home decor and saves them roughly £9,300-a-year on groceries.
Amir, a fire alarm engineer, said: “We get an adrenaline rush every time we go, we can’t stop.
“You never know what you’re going to find – it’s like treasure hunting.
“We don’t shop anymore because you don’t get the same buzz when something is full price.
“Ruth and I are both from humble beginnings so we know what the cost-of-living is like – which is worse than ever.
“Anything we won’t use or keep, we donate to the charity, We Are Humans.
“It’s fun to cop a steal but we want to give back to people who need it and do our bit for the environment.
“We’re teaching our kids the true value of items.
“I hope one day to launch a programme when I can go into schools and teach kids why dumpster diving is a great hobby and resource.”
Ruth, a postwoman, added: “It’s our bonding time and getting in those industrial bins is a workout.
“Some of our mates say to Amir ‘oh, you’re taking the Mrs to the bins again?’ but it’s me that’s taking him!
“I know what it’s like to not be able to afford certain things and small luxuries, so I love that we can donate things that would be in landfill.
“Our family don’t need a lot, so why not get it out of a dumpster?”
The couple – who met in 2021 when Ruth was Amir’s postwoman- started dumpster diving in April 2022 to keep up with the rising cost-of-living.
Starting out with taking items from designated bins, they found a plethora of furniture – including rugs, lamps, clocks and even a TV stand which they refurbished themselves.
The couple started bin-diving to keep up with the rising cost of livingSWNSThey’re not scared to roll their sleeves up and get stuck inSWNS
Soon after, realised they could get an entire food shop from bread, crisps, chocolate, vegetables and meat.
Amir said: “We’d known about the concept of dumpster diving and were curious about what we could find.
“On our first dive, we found loads of furniture which meant we were able to decorate our home.
“Then we moved on to food and haven’t looked back.
“We only spend £50-a-month on food, which is mainly a takeaway coffee because that’s our treat.”
The couple started documenting their adventures on YouTube in November 2023 where they have over 7k followers and share their weekly hauls.
Whatever they don’t keep they donate to the Bournemouth-based charity, We Are Humans, which provides food and other essentials to locals in need.
The pair donate what they don’t keep to a Bournemouth-based charitySWNSAmir says they never keep more than they needSWNS
“We never keep more than our means, we don’t like to be greedy,” Amir said.
“If there are clothes that are fit for someone who needs them or tonnes of canned goods, we donate that and more.
“I love the community we’ve built online because it helps educate people that dumpster diving isn’t weird.
“It’s fun, good for the bank account and environment.
“There’s not a lot we won’t dive for – except for meat, that’s where we draw the line.”
To keep up with Amir and Ruth’s finds, find them @CoupleofDumpsters on YouTube.
5 days agoworld NewsComments Off on ‘Are you f***ing kidding me?’ – Ex-Chelsea ace John Obi Mikel in X-rated rant after ‘disaster’ Maresca interview
CHELSEA hero John Obi Mikel put his former club on full blast in a sensational rant after manager Enzo Maresca’s “disaster” interview.
The Blues’ humiliating 3-0 loss at Brighton last Friday effectively ended any Premier League title hopes Maresca’s side had until December.
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Obi Mikel blasted Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca’s statement that he’s ‘ahead of schedule’GettyObi Mikel criticised Chelsea loanee Jadon Sancho’s performancesPAObi Mikel put Chelsea captain Reece James on full blast due to his leadershipAlamy
The West Londoners have now won a mere two out of their last nine Prem matches, of which they lost four.
The Italian tactician, though, stated before the loss to the Seagulls, who also eliminated his team from the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory the week before, that his side are in fact ahead of schedule in terms of progress.
That is after the ex-Leicester boss was ordered to deliver Champions League football in two years after he took on the job in the summer, with his team currently sixth in the table with one point away from fourth.
Obi Mikel, 37, refused to hold back on his brutal assessment of Maresca’s statement.
That led the two-time Premier League winner, who also won four FA Cup trophies and the Champions League during his 11-year stint with Chelsea, to lash out by dropping a total of 18 F-bombs.
Obi Mikel told The Obi One Podcast: “‘Who the f*** has told them that? Are you f***ing kidding me? This is Chelsea Football Club.
“You can’t be ahead of the f***ing schedule, this is the f***ing Chelsea Football Club, no disrespect to Leicester where he’s coming from, this is f***ing Chelsea Football Club. We are a Champions League football club, that’s what we are.
“He can’t come out and say if the club employ you, if they’ve told you that, no, mate. This is a Champions League football club. We’ve always been in the Champions League.
“I can swear to you right now I’ve never watched a f*** ng game in the Conference League. I’ve never watched it, I don’t care about it, that’s not who we are.
“We are a Champions League football club. So for me, for him to come out and say we’re ahead of schedule, no you are not. We should be there.
“I think that comment that the manager made that we are not contenders to win the Premier League, that has got into the players’ heads and the whole thing since then has been a f***ing disaster. We have no clue what we’re doing.”
Obi Mikel also targeted Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho, who has struggled to impress since moving to Stamford Bridge in the summer with an obligation to buy for a reported £23milion fee.
Sancho had another impressive loan stint at Borussia Dortmund during the second half of last season but he has only managed two goals and six assists in 22 appearances with the Blues.
Obi Mikel added: “I watched the games, the game against West Ham was even worse than the game against Brighton. Against Brighton there was no character, there was no intensity, there was no leaders on the pitch.
“There was no one telling Jadon Sancho, ‘Sancho the first goal you should have tackled for that’. There was no one telling Sancho, ‘What the f*** are you doing’?
“He’s [Sancho] deceived us with a good couple of games, you know we thought, ‘Oh f***ing hell, now we’re getting this Jadon Sancho from Dortmund’. But he’s gone again.
Chelsea ‘need a striker’
“He’s disappeared off the grid. He takes the ball, he doesn’t go past people anymore, he doesn’t create chances anymore, you know he doesn’t help the team as much as he should be.
“Paul Winstanley [sporting director] I know you watching, you’re listening please and Todd Boehly [co-controlling owner and chairman], please we need a striker.
“Nicolas Jackson is a fantastic guy, fantastic striker but he needs help. It’s not just his form, not just his goalscoring what happens when he gets injured and we’ve seen it here now and we’ve come into the crucial part of the season where we need to win games and we need get to win games.
“They’re not bad players but they need to do more, they need leaders, they need somebody who’s going to hold them by the f***ng neck and say, ‘Listen, wake the f*** up mate’. You need a f***ing leader who is going to say, ‘Wake up, wake the f*** up’.
“They are too soft. That’s what I mean. I know I keep going back to when we were at the club but that’s something that helped us.
“When you’re not doing things right JT [John Terry] calls you in, goes to maybe meets you in the gym, maybe meets you by the pool area, and says, ‘Listen what’s happening you need to do more. The club needs you to do more because we win games here’.”
Reece James slammed
That led to another brutal assessment of current Chelsea captain Reece James, who has endured a raft of injuries the last four years and has struggled to regain his former prowess when he’s on the pitch.
Obi Mikel said: “Ah f*** that, no, you think Reece James is going to speak to Enzo Fernandez? No, I don’t see that happening.
“Reece James needs to do more as a captain, you can only do more by your performances, by being on the pitch, showing leadership on the pitch. He’s been injured half of his career at Chelsea.
“You can’t go and say to a player, ‘You know, you need to do more’. No, you need to be on the f***ing pitch. That’s a disaster if we fail to qualify for the Champions League. I will view this season as a massive, massive disaster.
“December is not a f***ing time to drink red wine and have turkey. You can enjoy your Christmas but we knew back then that this is the test when you need to win the Premier League.
“It’s not a holiday period. It’s never a holiday period. So to win two out of 10 [eight Premier League matches after Christmas] since then it’s a huge, huge disappointment. I just hope we find our way back.
“Cole Palmer, his form has dipped a little bit but the guy can’t do everything alone. The pressure always should be on the owners.
“They’ve bought this football club with the sole purpose of winning – not making profit. If you buy Chelsea Football Club and think you are here to make profit, no mate you can f*** off, you can f*** off. You need to win trophies. You can make your profit but you need to win trophies.”
5 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Watch as Love Island’s Ronnie Vint threatens to expose Love Island rival Olivia Hawkins in awkward live telly moment
RONNIE Vint has threatened to expose Olivia Hawkins after she claimed she’d seen text messages which prove Grace Jackson is a “gameplayer”.
The footballer andHarriett Blackmorewere sent home – just missing out on theLove Island All Starsfinal last night.
Ronnie Vint has threatened to expose Olivia HawkinsErotemeThe footballer said he is willing to share a ‘photoshopped’ picture that Olivia sent himEroteme
Liv also claimed Grace Jackson is in it to win it and not genuine in her relationship with Luca Bish.
During last night’s final, Ronnie slammed Olivia and said he would share the “photoshopped picture” that she had sent him.
Maya Jama asked Ronnie and Harriett Blackmore if there was any drama that had not been resolved.
Ronnie said: “I might find a little photo that someone sent me,” as a confused Maya replied: “What’s that about?”
Ronnie explained: “I found a photo on my camera.”
A surprised Maya asked: “Of what?”
The footballer said: “Don’t worry, you’ll see.”
Harriett chimed in: “I might post it on my stories soon.”
She added: “We’ve actually seen the photo that Liv photoshopped, so the real version.”
Ronnie then addressed Olivia’s claims about seeing texts about Grace being a “gameplayer”.
Ronnie went on to say: “Yeah, the real one. Let’s just see if Grace wants real and then I’ll play the real one as well.”
Maya said: “Okay, so there’s going to be a lot of discoveries after this then, keep your eyes online it seems.”
Ronnie then shouted across the villa to Grace: “I’ve got you.”
Way back at the start of this series of All Stars – before Harriett arrived as a bombshell – Liv claimed Ronnie sent her messages while he was still in a relationship with her.
Olivia returned to the villa earlier this week and said Ronnie and Harriett’s relationship wouldn’t last on the outside.
Olivia revealed: “I feel like there’s one particular couple I probably would have swapped from things I’ve seen on the outside…”
She then casted a vote for Harriett and Ronnie and explained: “I do think that if things don’t work out first time, going back to it is always a risk.”
Harriett fired back: “The girl literally photoshopped her head onto mine and sent it to Ronnie and he still didn’t want you on the outside or in the Villa…”
Olivia responded: “I didn’t want to go on a date with Ronnie.”
Harriett was in a relationship with Ronnie Vint last series and left the show with him, but the pair split just three months later.
Ronnie insisted he wasn’t in an exclusive relationship with Harriett, who he left the show with last summer.
Elsewhere, Olivia told the Islanders that she had seen text messages from Grace saying she would “do anything to win” All Stars.
But a furious Grace was quick to deny it, despite Olivia insisting she had “receipts”.
Not holding back, Olivia said: “Erm, so I’ve seen text messages of Grace just saying to someone that she would do whatever it takes to win the show this time.”
Grace, who coupled up with Luca, looked horrified at Olivia’s comment, before she yelled: “Wait, what? From who?”
Olivia continued: “So I was just a bit confused,” as Grace screamed: “From who?”
The rest of the Islanders were left stunned by Olivia’s information, as Grace’s best friend Harriett exclaimed: “What?!”
Ronnie also defended Grace and said he would ‘back her’Eroteme
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