18 hours agoNews TopicsComments Off on Crystal Palace release TWENTY players including star man Ebere Eze’s brother as they anxiously await European fate
CRYSTAL PALACE have released 20 players following the 2024-25 season.
The 35-year-old made 364 appearances for Crystal Palace after joining from Portsmouth.
But a calf issue hampered his final year at the club, limiting him to just three outings.
Jeffrey Schlupp is also confirmed to be leaving after eight-and-a-half years.
The 32-year-old spent the second half of the season with Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
Among the other players listed as free transfers, as per the official Premier League website, are; Cormac Austin, Chris Francis, Roshaun Mathurin, Louie Moulden, Kurainashe Musanhi, David Obou, Killian Phillips, Luke Plange, Jadan Raymond, Joe Sheridan and Jack Wells-Morrison.
Chimaechi Eze, the brother of star man Eberechi Eze, has also been listed as a free transfer.
18 hours agoNews TopicsComments Off on Megan McKenna stuns in SECOND gorgeous wedding dress as she shares more snaps from wedding to footballer Oliver Burke
MEGAN McKenna stunned in her second gorgeous wedding dress, as she shared even more snaps from her wedding to footballer Oliver Burke.
instagram/@meganmckennaMegan McKenna stunned in her second gorgeous wedding dress, as she shared even more snaps from her wedding to footballer Oliver Burke[/caption]
instagram/@meganmckennaThe Towie star snogged her new husband in a cheeky snap[/caption]
instagram/@meganmckennaMegan shared some behind-the-scenes photos from the reception[/caption]
She was seen beaming with joy as she posed with her new husband, surrounded by hundreds of roses and a piano.
And now, the former Towie star has shared new photos in a beautiful second wedding dress.
Megan opted for a striking white floor length gown in a very chic design, and she beamed as she walked down the stairs at Grantley Hall.
In other snaps, the mum-of-one was seen snogging her new hubby Oliver, with her wedding garters on show.
She shared snaps of the delicious food, from personalised chips to their huge seven-tier cake.
And Megan posted a sweet video from their special day, of Oliver twirling her around on the dance floor.
The proud bride shared an inside look at the reception fun, with dance floor snaps and partying pics.
She told her three million followers: “My second dress was so special, Peter designed me a couture dress of dreams. Inspired by Jackie O.
“It was everything and more. Before our first dance & then the official Burke’s after party I wanted to slip into something more sexy. I’ve added in some snaps from the evening… I hope you’re enjoying my wedding content. There’s a few more posts to go.”
Megan gave birth to a son named Landon in Germany on October 7.
In the wedding snaps, the reality star wore a silk mikado ballgown with a pleated skirt, a sweeping train, and a corset bodice.
Megan McKenna's TV Timeline
Since her debut on Ex On The Beach, Megan has rarely been away from TV screens. Can you remember all the shows she has appeared on?
2009 – Britain’s Got Talent, series 3 – ITV
2015-2016 – Ex On The Beach, series 3-4 – MTV
2016 – Celebrity Big Brother, series 17 – Channel 5
2016-2017 – The Only Way Is Essex, series 17-21 – ITVBe
2017 – There’s Something About Megan – ITVBe
2018 – Celebs On The Farm, series 1 – Channel 5
2019 – Celebs Go Dating, series 6 – E4
2019 – The X Factor: Celebrity – ITV
2021 – Celebrity MasterChef – BBC One
2022 – Celebrity MasterChef: Festive Extravaganza – BBC One
Megan then changed into a second gown, wearing a evening dress with a square neckline and pleated overskirt at the back.
Oliver looked dapper in a black morning suit and a crisp white shirt.
The new bride held a huge white bouquet of flowers and smiled from ear to ear as she leaned in for a kiss with Oliver.
He then sweetly pecked his wife on the cheek in the black and white photo.
The ceremony was held at the picturesque Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire.
The former Towie star captioned the post: “Mr & Mrs Burke.”
Her close friends raced to congratulate the newlyweds.
Scarlett Moffatt wrote: “Omg simply breathtaking. Huge congratulations to you both.”
Kelsey Parker gushed: “Omg you look Stunning Megan.”
Jess Wright posted: “Awww congratulations, beautiful darling,” with a string of red heart emojis.
instagram/@meganmckennaMegan opted for a striking white floor length gown in a very chic design[/caption]
Charlotte Wise PhotographyThe couple shared a look at their huge wedding cake[/caption]
Charlotte Wise PhotographyThe newlyweds enjoying a dance at Grantley Hall[/caption]
18 hours agoNews TopicsComments Off on Our ‘kind and funny’ Alice, 22, went into an NHS hospital to be kept safe – instead she came out dead
JANE Figueiredo’s daughter Alice took her own life in an NHS hospital after more than 10 similar attempts at self-harm.
The 22-year-old, who had been diagnosed with bipolar and an eating disorder, died while under care at the Hepworth Ward at Goodmayes Hospital in Redbridge.
PAAlice Figueiredo made previous attempts to take her own life, the Old Bailey heard[/caption]
WikipediaGoodmayes Hospital in Redbridge where the 22-year-old died[/caption]
The unit is run by the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), which has only twice faced corporate manslaughter charges.
Her family described the former head girl as having a “luminous, kind, thoughtful, generous, warm, humorous and deeply loving presence” and a bright future ahead of her.
Despite her mental health challenges, Alice had periods where she lived a full, motivated and enthusiastic life in the community, they said.
She was a member of the UK youth parliament, chair of the Havering Youth Council and worked with local police to improve relations between the youth community and police
This week, following a seven-month trial at the Old Bailey, NELFT and a ward manager were found guilty of serious safety failings linked to her death.
A jury concluded that not enough had been done to prevent Alice from taking her own life.
Speaking outside court, her mother said: “You are not unassailable. You are not above the law.
“You need to do far, far better to stop failing those people you have a duty of care to.”
She added: “If you don’t make radical changes in your conduct and attitudes towards the people you have a responsibility to care for and keep safe, then people like Alice will continue to come to serious, avoidable harm, or senselessly lose their lives.
“This is happening with impunity, time and again, behind the locked doors of wards and in the community across the country.”
The court heard NELFT repeatedly failed to remove plastic bags from toilets on the ward, despite Alice using them in at least ten previous self-harm attempts.
Ward manager Benjamin Aninakwa, 53, was found guilty of failing to take reasonable care for the health and safety of patients.
He was cleared of gross negligence manslaughter.
NELFT was convicted of failing to ensure the safety of a non-employee, but found not guilty of corporate manslaughter.
Alice was first admitted to the Hepworth Ward in May 2012 with a diagnosis including non-specific eating disorder and bipolar affective disorder, jurors heard.
During her time there, she used plastic bags from the same toilets to self-harm on at least ten occasions – but the court heard they were never properly removed or locked away.
PAWard manager Benjamin Aninakwa, 53, was found guilty of failing to take reasonable care for the health and safety of patients[/caption]
The suicide attempts were recorded in ward notes and other hospital records.
Between admissions, Alice had long periods when hospital treatment wasn’t needed.
She had been applying to go to university and was planning a brighter future, according to reports from the BBC.
Alice was also admitted to the same ward in February 2015, where she was under close observation.
Her death in July 2015 came after eight further incidents involving similar items.
Benjamin, who was subject to a performance improvement plan, had failed to remove plastic bags that could be used for self-harm and failed to ensure incidents of self-harm were recorded, considered and addressed, jurors heard.
‘Tragic series of inactions’
Alice’s stepfather Max Figueiredo said: “We haven’t got the highest charges, but we have moved the dial.”
Detective Inspector Jonathan Potter, who led the Met Police investigation, said: “They have had to endure years of heartbreak before sitting through a long and difficult trial where they heard time and time again about the tragic series of inactions that led to their daughter’s death.”
Priya Singh, lawyer for more than 120 families affected by mental health failings in Essex, said: “We are of the view that Jane should now be included in the Lampard Inquiry as a Core Participant, irrespective of the verdict.”
The jury deliberated for more than 125 hours. Judge Richard Marks KC thanked them for their “immense hard work” and excused them from further jury service for life.
18 hours agoNews TopicsComments Off on What TV channel is Luxembourg vs Ireland on? Stream, kick-off time and odds for last game before World Cup qualifiers
IRELAND face Luxembourg in their last friendly game before their World Cup qualifiers begin in September.
Luxembourg narrowly lost to Slovenia 1-0 on Friday night and will be looking to get a win today before they play Northern Ireland in their opening World Cup qualifier.
Hallgrimsson has teased there may be changes from the side that faced Senegal as he sees it as an opportunity to “look at new faces.”
The sides met again in the final match of the qualifiers with both sides out of qualification contention.
Ireland won 3-0 in Luxembourg with goals from Shane Duffy, Chiedozie Ogbene and Callum Robinson put Ireland ahead of Luxembourg in the group only on goal difference.
Recently Luxembourg seems to be a tough place to go for teams with a strong Sweden team losing 1-0 there in March and Northern Ireland drawing 2-2 in November.
Despite Luxembourg finishing rock bottom of their Nations League C group without a win, I certainly wouldn’t be ruling them out of this fixture.
18 hours agoNews TopicsComments Off on “I knew I was consenting”: P Diddy’s Ex-girlfriend Jane Gets Grilled Over Her Past Comments on Freak Off Parties
When P Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, testifying under a pseudonym Jane, took the stand, things were already tense. After all, she’s one of the key witnesses in the bombshell case against the hip-hop mogul. But the moment prosecutors brought up a message she sent back in October 2023, the vibe in the room shifted. That one sentence—”I […]
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18 hours agoNews TopicsComments Off on Не сода і не хімія: ось як я без мороки почистила витяжку – тепер ваш світ уже не буде таким, як раніше
Брудна витяжка на кухні – справжній головний біль для будь-якої господині. Але виявилося, що є один простий спосіб, який допоможе повернути їй первісну чистоту без жодної краплі магазинних засобів! У цьому матеріалі досвідчені та кмітливі господині поділилися одним простим, але неймовірно ефективним та екологічним способом очищення кухонної витяжки. Ось і настав час забути про їдкі […]
18 hours agoNews TopicsComments Off on Millions of household unable to get help with water bills due to unfair loophole
MILLIONS of households are unable to get help with their water bills through a vital scheme due to a key loophole.
WaterSure is a scheme which helps households on benefits, those who need to use a lot of water or have a certain number of school aged children with their water bills.
Millions of households cannot get help with their bills due to a key loophole
Major suppliers including Thames Water, Severn Trent and Yorkshire Water are part of the scheme, which caps your bills based on the average metered bill for your area.
To apply you need to have a water meter or be waiting to have one installed.
The loophole could mean that millions of households are locked out of the support at a time when water bills have surged.
The hike is equivalent to an increase of around £10 a month.
But around 40% of households in England and Wales do not yet have a water meter, according to the Consumer Council for Water.
Meanwhile, millions of homes are unable to get one installed due to a variety of reasons.
This could be because there is more than one water supply to your home or your property is on a shared supply.
Another reason could be because the pipework in your property is inaccessible, obstructed or in poor condition.
Or your water company may not be able to find a good place to fit your water meter inside or outside your home.
Plus, if you live in a flat and have communal facilities or a shared hot water supply then you may not be able to get a water meter.
In some areas the number of people who can have a water meter installed may be even lower.
Insiders have told The Sun that up to 70% of homes in London are unmeterable.
This could mean millions of households are unable to access the Thames Water scheme, which caps wastewater and water services at £639 a year.
What water bill support is available?
IT'S always worth checking if you qualify for a discount or extra support to help pay your water bill.
Over two million households who qualify to be on discounted social water tariffs aren’t claiming the savings provided, according to the Consumer Council for Water (CCW).
Only 1.3million households are currently issued with a social water tariff – up 19% from the previous year.
And the average household qualifying for the discounted water rates can slash their bills by £160 a year.
Every water company has a social tariff scheme which can help reduce your bills if you’re on a low income and the CCW is calling on customers to take advantage before bills rise in April.
Who’s eligible for help and the level of support offered varies depending on your water company.
Most suppliers also have a pot of money to dish out to thousands of customers who are under pressure from rising costs – and you don’t have to pay it back.
These grants can be worth hundreds of pounds offering a vital lifeline when faced with daunting water bills.
The exact amount you can get depends on where you live and your supplier, as well as your individual circumstances.
Companies match the payments eligible customers make against the debt on their account to help clear it sooner.
If you’re on a water meter but find it hard to save water as you have a large family or water-dependent medical condition, you may be able to cap your bills through the WaterSure scheme.
Bills are capped at the average amount for your supplier, so the amount you could save will vary.
The Consumer Council for Water estimates that bills are reduced by £307 on average through the scheme.
Severn Trent Water customers also need to have a water meter before they can get help through the scheme.
Customers must have three or more children under the age of 19 living with them and be receiving child benefit or have a medical condition that requires the extra use of water.
If you meet the criteria your bills will be capped at the supplier’s average yearly charge, which is £555.89.
Yorkshire Water also requires you to have a water meter in order to access support through the WaterSure scheme.
To be eligible to have your bill capped someone in your household must receive a benefit or tax credit.
They also need to receive child benefit for three or more children under the age of 19 or someone in your household must have a medical condition that uses a lot of water.
Abdi Mohamed, from disability equality charity Scope, said: “Many disabled people have no choice but to use more water, whether they have a water meter or not.
“All water companies should provide fully accessible customer services to ensure disabled people can access support.
“Consumers cannot choose their water supplier, and more needs to be done to ensure consistency and fairness for all disabled people.
“For many, there’s no escaping high water bills and water companies need to recognise the extra costs of all of their disabled customers.”
What can I do if I am not eligible for the scheme?
Social tariffs
Anyone who is worried about their water bill should contact their water supplier for help.
A spokesperson for the Consumer Council for Water said: “Water companies have a broad range of schemes which can help people who are struggling with their bill.
“More than 1.6 million low-income households are currently receiving cheaper bills through water companies’ social tariffs.”
Companies including Affinity Water, Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent Water and Wessex Water all offer these tariffs.
For example, the SES Water Support scheme will give you a 50% discount on your annual water bill.
To be eligible your annual income must be less than £19,995 if you live outside of London.
If you live in London then you must earn less than £25,207 to be eligible.
Or Wessex Water’s Assist scheme will give you a discount of up to 90% on your bill if you are struggling to pay.
You do not need to receive benefits to apply.
Meanwhile, low income households who are considered to be in financial difficulty can get help through its Assist scheme.
The low rate tariff will be calculated based on their ability to pay, with discounts off the average annual household bill.
The support on offer and criteria to apply vary depending on your supplier but on average you can save around £160 a year.
Payment breaks
Your water company may also be able to offer you a Payment break if you temporarily need to reduce or stop your payments for a limited time.
At United Utilities you can delay your water bill payment for a set period of time, which is agreed in advance.
When you are ready to start paying your bill again you can spread the delayed payments over a longer period to help you catch up and not fall into debt.
The scheme is available to customers with a combined annual household income of below £21,000 and who receive certain means-tested benefits.
You may also be eligible to apply if you have experienced a significant life event, such as losing your job or death in the family.
Meanwhile, South Staffs Water will let you take a payment break of up to three months.
Your eligibility is assessed when you apply and you can only apply for one break a year.
Hardship fund
Some water companies also offer a hardship fund if you fall behind on your water bill and owe more than a certain amount.
At Thames Water you can apply for the Customer Assistance Fund if you owe the supplier more than £120 and receive certain means-tested benefits.
The supplier will work with you to agree on an affordable monthly payment.
This will be based on your income and outgoings and the plan will stay in place for two years.
The payment will cover your current charges and paying towards your debt.
It will not impact your credit score.
Meanwhile, at United Utilities you can apply for help online if you are unable to pay your bill.
You can get help with water and or sewer charges and in certain circumstances you may be able to get white goods and beds.
Only one item is available per applicant.
Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk.
18 hours agoNews TopicsComments Off on Samsung fans can get a FREE £600 tech bundle including a Galaxy tablet, watch & earbuds in mega giveaway – here’s how
SAMSUNG is launching a huge summer giveaway, with tech fans able to get their hands on a free bundle of gadgets, worth £600.
Android users are in with a chance to bag a Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Buds3 Pro and Galaxy Tab A9+ completely free, but you’ll have to be quick to snap up the deal.
SamsungSamsung fans can nab a watch, tablet and air buds for free[/caption]
To become the proud owner of the new set of tech, you need to purchase a Galaxy S25, S25+ or S25 Ultra phone from Currys owned retailer Mobiles.co.uk.
The order comes with the free air buds and watch, and you can then head over to the Samsung website to claim your free tablet.
All together the three pieces of tech come to a whopping £596, making this deal seem too good to be true.
The best value phone you can purchase to get your hands on the freebies is the £24.99 per month plan with iD Mobilewhich comes with 500 GB of data on a Samsung Galaxy S25 128GB phone.
The 24 month contract requires a £79 upfront cost, however, it does also come with a six month free trial of Google One AI Premium, worth £113.94.
Mobiles.co.uk has not confirmed an end date for the air bud and watch freebies, but said that the price drop will end at 4pm today, June 10.
The free tablet is only available on order purchased before June 26.
In total, the plan will cost you £702.76 over the two year period.
This is cheaper than buying the phone directly from Samsung, which will set you back £799.
If you would prefer to purchase the S25+ model, iD Mobile’s £39.99 a month plan (with a £79 upfront cost) is the best value deal.
Or, if you fancy splashing out on the S25 Ultra, you can choose the £44.99 a month deal, and pay £119 upfront.
Although Mobiles.co.uk may not be the first store that shoppers think of when purchasing a new handset, this incredible deal will likely win many customers over.
Plus, shoppers have been raving about the store on Trustpilot.
One reviewer said: “My go-to. Seamless and such good deals to be had.
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Another said: “Fast and efficient. Great choice of phones and contracts at the best prices I could find after a comprehensive search of a large number of alternatives.
“Clear communication, and my phone was delivered on the day and time it was stated by the company.
“Everything about the experience was good.”
A third person said: “Such a simple and super quick process to upgrade to a new phone.
“Had an issue online but called the call centre and was resolved by a lovely and helpful lady, the new phone arrived the next day.”
18 hours agoNews TopicsComments Off on Spain Orange weather warnings as new map pinpoints hottest cities amid 42C blast & warning for Irish tourists on holiday
A NEW map has revealed which Spanish cities are hottest as the country is engulfed in an unprecedented heatwave.
Weather forecasts for the European country have predicted that temperatures will reach up to 42C in some areas.
meteorologixIrish holidaygoers have been given a major warning[/caption]
aemetSpain has multiple weather alerts in place[/caption]
And multiple weather warnings have been in place for some of May and much of June so far.
It means that Irish holidaygoers hoping to enjoy a summer getaway will likely find themselves disappointed.
There’s a high chance that they will spend most of their holiday indoors to escape the unbearable heat.
The new map, from Meteorologix, shows the entire country scorched by temperatures from 21C up to 40C.
No area is predicted to be below 21C, generally considered heatwave conditions in Ireland.
And some of the worst affected places are popular Spanish tourist destinations.
The map reveals that the area surrounding Cordoba will reach blistering temperatures between 35C and 40C.
And although coastal party hotspot Malaga is forecast to be in the high 20s, the inland area nearby will reach between 35C and 40C.
The area east of Spain’s capital, Madrid, is also set to be blazing hot.
Temperatures there will reach between 35C and 37C, although the wider area will sit at around 33C.
Lastly, the popular city Zaragoza will likely see temperatures climb as high as 40C.
The surrounding area will likely be about 35C, while the wider region if forecast to be about 32C.
But even the cities that won’t see maximum temperatures will still be sizzling.
MULTIPLE WEATHER WARNINGS
Some of the most popular holiday spots are predicted to see highs of 30C.
Coastal Barcelona will see temperatures soar to between 25C and 30C.
And inland Seville is predicted to be between 27C and 30C.
On the east coast, Valencia will have temperatures of 30C to 35C.
There are multiple weather warnings in place from the country’s meteorology department, AEMET.
Posting on X, they said: “Warnings active today in Spain for storms, rain, high temperatures, and coastal hazards.
“Maximum warning level: orange.”
The orange weather warnings are in place for the regions of Aragon, Castilla y Lyon, Cataluna, Pais Vasco, and La Rioja.
Брудна витяжка на кухні – справжній головний біль для будь-якої господині. Але виявилося, що є один простий спосіб, який допоможе повернути їй первісну чистоту без жодної краплі магазинних засобів! У цьому матеріалі досвідчені та кмітливі господині поділилися одним простим, але неймовірно ефективним та екологічним способом очищення кухонної витяжки. Ось і настав час забути про їдкі […]
