Jailed Jack Fincham hit rock bottom with near-death drug relapse but ‘turned life around’ before dog attack
JAILED Jack Fincham was at rock bottom when he faced “imminent death” during a drug relapse – but “turned his life around” in recent months.
The Love Island star had quit fame and was back selling pens before he was handed a six-week prison sentence earlier today.
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Jack, 33, was sent down for admitting being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog who attacked a runner and mauled a woman.
It follows numerous run-ins with the law since 2021 when he was arrested for drug-driving.
“Death was on the cards for me, it was imminent,” Jack previously told The Sun in an emotional interview.
He added that his 2023 conviction on the same charge was the wake-up call he needed.
He said at the time as he signed up to his first Narcotics Anonymous meeting: “This has made me realise that I have to take responsibility for my actions.
“I was carrying on with the same lifestyle after the arrest, but now it’s hit home.
“I’m glad it’s happened. That’s how life is, if you make a mistake, you have to pay for it. I deserve to have a driving ban and be doing community service.
“I had no respect for myself and was selfish about others. I didn’t care what happened to me in the frame of my mind I was in. I wasn’t thinking about what harm I could do to myself or how I could hurt others.
“This isn’t about wanting people to feel sorry for me. It’s embarrassing enough as it is.
“This is more about explaining I have been going through a problem and I still am. I’ll always have to work on this problem.
“I’m not saying ‘poor me, poor me’. Getting behind the wheel of the car when you’ve taken drugs is not acceptable – but the real turning point was getting in trouble with the police and realising that I could have killed myself or someone else in that car.”
Jack has battled mental health issues since finding fame in the Love Island villa back in 2018.
His new-found fame saw him thrown from a 9 to 5 job selling pens to partying most nights – and his addiction battle soon spiralled out of control.
Alongside using class A drugs, including cocaine, Jack was taking at least 30 diazepam pills a day to cope with his crippling anxiety.
The 33-year-old previously vowed: “I ain’t going to let addiction beat me, I won’t.”
Ryanair launches ‘pay day’ sale with bargain flights all under €20 to top destinations – but you’ll need to be quick
RYANAIR has launched a new “pay day” sale with bargain flights to top European destinations and they’re all under €20.
If you’re looking to jet away to some tempting spots, the airline’s new sale is perfect with prices starting from €14.99.
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Ryanair has discounted a number of flights to different cities across the UK and Luxembourg.
In the “Pay Day” flash sale, flights start from just €14.99.
If you’re looking to check a few cities off your travel list, you can buy flights from €14.99 to Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds Bradford.
Other UK cities also on sale, with flights from €14.99 to cities including Bristol and Newquay Cornwall.
Bristol is just a short plane ride over the Irish Sea and you are in a city that pulses with fun vibes, entertainment, art, creativity with imagination, iconic architecture, and, of course, history.
While Newquay Cornwall is one of the UK‘s most popular staycation spots, with its beaches sometimes compared to those in more tropical destinations.
The gentle swell of the waves make it a popular spot with surfers year-round, but it still doesn’t get quite as busy as more prominent holiday spots elsewhere, like Newquay and Falmouth.
For holidaymakers in need of greater thrills than those found on a walk, the Adrenalin Quarry has some attractions that may be more to their liking.
And a number of walks around the bays offer a reason to visit beyond the pubs and beaches.
Ryanair also have flights on offer from Dublin to Manchester for just €14.99 in the coming weeks.
The budget airline has dropped prices to some popular UK destinations including Glasgow, East Midlands, and Cardiff from €14.99.
Other cheap flights under €20 include London Luton and London Stansted.
It also includes flights from Dublin Airport to Luxembourg also from €14.99.
But jetsetters must act fast as flights must be booked by midnight tomorrow, January 31, for travel between February 1 and March 31, 2025.
AER LINGUS SALE
Meanwhile, Aer Lingus has also announced a similar sale as bank accounts bounce back after Christmas.
Holidaymakers can enjoy amazing deals with up to €40 off return fares to Europe, €20 off return fares to the UK, and flights to North America from just €199.
The offer is valid from now until midnight on January 31.
And you can fly to top European destinations from February 24 to May 31.
There are a number of seats to hotspots including Tenerife, Lanzarote and Malaga up for grabs.
For those planning a weekend city break, save €20 on return flights to the UK.
And Aer Lingus has you covered with flights to thrilling North American destinations starting at just €199.
Whether you’re seeking adventure or a memorable city break, there’s something for everyone. Experience the dazzling lights of Las Vegas, the vibrant culture of Toronto, or the architectural wonders of Chicago.
With fares reduced for a limited time, don’t miss your chance to discover the iconic skyline of New York or the historic charm of Washington DC with the Aer Lingus Pay Day Sale.
The valid travel period for the US flights is from February 24 to March 15.
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Dancer accused neighbour of gang violence, called cops on yoga studio & attacked worker with tree in shared garden row
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A DANCER made her neighbour’s life hell by accusing her of being in a gang and calling cops on her yoga studio in a row over their shared garden.
Sandra Eveno also staged a protest in the dirt when Kristyna Robinson paid for a builder to come and install a fence in a bid to stop the fighting.
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When the workman arrived, Eveno brandished a tree and began attacking him.
Now Eveno could pay £15,000 in court bills for subjecting Ms Robinson, a yoga teacher, to such “irrational and aggressive” behaviour.
Eveno fell out with her upstairs neighbour shortly after moving into the downstairs flat in affluent West Hampstead, north London, in 2015.
Ms Robinson allegedly held noisy yoga classes upstairs, which prompted Eveno’s “deliberate campaign” of nuisance and annoyance.
Over seven years, Eveno made repeated false allegations of criminality to Ms Robinson’s yoga centre employers and police.
She also subjected her to “almost unremitting shouting and screaming”.
Now, after a long battle through the courts, Eveno’s landlord, the London Borough of Camden, has won an eviction order after a four-day trial before Judge Alan Saggerson.
Giving judgement at Central London County Court, the judge said “irrational” Eveno had developed an “almost phobic” dislike of her neighbour and deliberately targeted her with anti-social behaviour.
Judge Saggerson made a possession order in favour of the council, as well as ordering Eveno to pay up to £15,000 towards its lawyers’ bills.
He said: “For some reason, the defendant has taken an unjustified and strong dislike to Ms Robinson.”
And added that the hatred was “overwhelming, intense and irrational”.
Ms Robinson, a practitioner of Iyengar yoga, had lived in the upstairs flat in Sarre Road since 2002, the court heard.
With Eveno – a dancer, singer and photographer – moving in downstairs in 2015.
The council’s barrister, Desmond Kilcoyne, said there had been a “lack of clarity” about the tenants’ rights over the shared garden, resulting in a dispute.
Despite trying to mediate, the council was unable to solve the neighbours’ row, leading to a decision to divide the plot in half by constructing a fence in April 2019.
However, fencing the garden did not solve the bad blood, with Eveno lying down to prevent it being installed and the council going on to apply for a possession order on the grounds that she had caused years of “nuisance and annoyance” to her neighbour.
The judge maintained that Eveno had behaved in an “uncontrolled” manner over the years, finding she had committed many acts of deliberate nuisance.
He said she was “prone to uncontrolled ranting at her neighbours and the world at large.”
And found it “almost impossible to control her emotions,” partially down to physical and mental health issues.
Shockingly, judge discovered that Eveno had called one of Ms Robinson’s sons an “animal” and made “grunting animal noises” in his direction.
On another occasion, she had “snarled” at one of the sons, before confronting Ms Robinson in a “frighteningly aggressive and uncontrolled manner.”
She had repeatedly falsely accused the Robinsons of being involved in gang violence and drug dealing, calling her a “f***ing disgusting woman”.
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Eveno even contacted a local yoga centre where Ms Robinson works, repeating the false allegations of criminality about the Robinson family, in 2022.
The dancer would also bang on the ceiling of her downstairs flat “without any justification or purpose other than to annoy Ms Robinson”.
Her claim that it was in response to dog urine coming through the ceiling “irrational and rather ludicrous.”
The judge also said the council’s decision to divide the garden with a fence had only resulted in a violent confrontation, with Eveno objecting and trying to prevent contractors from putting it up.
He said: “It’s quite clear that the defendant lay on the ground to prevent the fence being installed.
“She also brandished a branch of a bush or tree at the contractor and struck the contractor with that branch.”
The behaviour continued for years, said the judge, including an incident last July when Eveno had brandished a stick at her neighbour and “caught her” with it.
In her defence, Eveno had denied that most of the incidents happened, claiming that video and audio evidence had been doctored.
Some of her actions had been deliberately provoked by Ms Robinson, who had held noisy yoga classes upstairs, she also claimed.
But rejecting her defence, Judge Saggerson said that, while Eveno was “prone to paranoia and uncontrolled tearful ourbursts…it needs to be said, we are here dealing with dry tears.
“She is unfocussed and inconsistent and not a reliable historian.”
And while Ms Robinson’s behaviour was not always “impeccable,” it was “nothing like the extreme extent of the behaviour engaged in by Eveno,” he added.
He said 20 specific incidents of nuisance and annoyance brought to court by the council were “examples of a much broader course of conduct undertaken by the defendant and targeted principally, but not entirely, against Mrs Robinson.”
“I am satisfied that the 20 specific incidents were appropriately selected as individual episodes that accurately describe a pattern of behaviour of irrational shouting, screaming, and making false allegations to third parties, such as the police, Ms Robinson’s employers and the world at large.
“I am entirely satisfied that the effect of that conduct has been such as to make the Robinson family’s lives, and particularly Ms Robinson’s life, a complete misery for the last seven years.
“I am satisfied that if this cannot be stopped in some way, such continuing nuisance and annoyance are going to have an appreciable adverse effect on Ms Robinson’s peace of mind and indeed her own mental health.”
He said a possession order was necessary and that to suspend it on condition that Eveno behave properly would be “setting her up to fail” as repeat behaviour was “inevitable,” given that an interim injunction had not stopped her so far.
He made a possession order and ordered that Eveno pay towards Camden’s lawyers’ bills.
Mr Kilcoyne, for the council, confirmed Eveno to pay up £15,000 in Camden’s lawyers’ bills.
He said the council had for several years been offering to rehouse Eveno in another two-bed flat nearby and that she could now go there.
How to resolve a neighbour row
According to GOV.UK, follow these steps to resolve a dispute with your neighbour.
- Try to solve the problem informally by talking to them.
- If your neighbour is a tenant, you could contact their landlord.
- You could use a mediation service if raising the issue informally does not work.
- If the dispute involves a statutory nuisance (something like loud music or barking dogs), you can make a complaint to your local council.
- Contact the police if your neighbour is breaking the law by being violent or harassing you.
- As a last resort you can take legal action through the courts.
‘I would love to do DWTS’ admits Popular RTE chef as he confesses ‘timing’ is only issue for ‘brilliant’ competition
POPULAR RTE chef Donal Skehan has revealed he would “love” to do Dancing With The Stars – but it seems “timing” is the only issue.
The Dubliner has admitted he is a huge fan of the “brilliant” dance competition and has not ruled out joining the cast in the future.
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In a quick Q&A segment on his Instagram story, Donal was asked would he ever trade making recipes for the ballroom on DWTS.
To fans delight, the 38-year-old wrote: “I would love to do it, it looks like so much fun.”
However, he confessed: “But, sadly, I would never have the time.”
The dad-of-two highlighted how “brilliant” this year’s contestants were and admitted that he watches it every weekend.
The TV star even told fans that he would be visiting the DWTS studio in a couple of weeks – but this time, as an audience member.
Donal and fan favourite judge, Arthur Gourounlian, have been pals for years and the presenter said he was “looking forward to seeing him in action”.
So, although Donal has narrowed it down to being too busy, it seems the Irish foodie would definitely join the cast if the time was right!
And RTE viewers were recently left in stitches after Donal and Arthur‘s episode of High Road, Low Road aired.
The hit travel show pairs top celebrities and sends them off to popular holiday destinations.
Although both celebrities are headed to the same location, they have very different experiences.
Each star is presented with an envelope: in one, is everything they need for a five-star holiday; inside the other, it’s the holiday from hell.
It’s the luck of the draw who gets what.
Long-time friends Arthur and Donal travelled to Madeira.
On the high road, Arthur enjoyed a luxurious five-star hotel in the heart of Funchal, the island’s main city.
He was put up in a suite that boasted panoramic views of the ocean and was priced at €784 per night.
TOP TRIP
On the low road, Donal took a bus to his more humble three-star €83 a night hotel room that had a twin bed and en-suite and kitchen.
However, in his latest Instagram Q&A, Donal was asked if himself and Arthur would ever make a show together after the success of High Road, Low Road.
The author hilariously threw a did at Arthur as he responded: “Honestly the amount of messages I got after doing the show with @gourounlian, but I just don’t know if I could.
“It’s like spending time with a human fog horn.”
Donal even referred to Arthur’s husband, Brian Dowling as a “saint” for “putting up with him”
Danielle Sellers’ secret Love Island heartbreak revealed as she enters villa for second time
DANIELLE Sellers’ secret Love Island heartache has come to light as she enters the All Stars villa.
The bubbly blonde, 29, was confirmed by The Sun for a spot in the spin-off after first starring as a Casa Amor bombshell in season three.
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We were first to report how model Danielle had previously locked horns with now-dumped All Stars contestant Kaz Crossley over a Love Island hunk.
And the former Sun page three girl‘s close bond with the late Mike Thalassitis has now resurfaced.
During her time on the show in 2017, she briefly romanced Jonny Mitchell but was dumped on Day 31 by Marcel Somerville.
But after finding fame on the matchmaking series, Danielle and Mike saw sparks fly.
The former couple hinted at romance rumours after they put on a passionate display at an awards ceremony in 2017.
The duo then attended a series of Red Carpet events together and even joined forces to open a kebab shop in Birmingham in 2018.
Yet after Mike died by suicide in 2019, Danielle took to social media to reveal their strength of feeling.
She uploaded a snap showing the pair together and the words: “My heart is broken. Will cherish our memories forever.
“You made me nothing but happy.
“So grateful to have spent the last weekend with you. Can’t believe I’m saying it Rest in peace Mike.”
She added the words: “Ps. Mike you don’t understand how hard it was for me to find appropriate pictures for Insta miss you.”
An inquest heard how Mike committed suicide after a cocaine and booze binge and left suicide notes next to his body.
He was believed to have been grieving the death of his 94-year-old gran and faced mounting debts before his death.
TELLY RETURN
Danielle is now set to stir things up in the All Stars villa in Cape Town.
She is entering the South Africa compound alongside former winner Sammy Root.
Ahead of her return, a source said: “Danielle is smoking hot and is the ideal age for Scott as he’s drifting apart from Tina after the explosive Vegas row with Luca.”
Danielle is now known for her social media antics, where she posts recipes as part of her series Delicious Danielle.
Her TikTok account bio reads “it’s never too hot in this kitchen.”
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F1 icon Johnny Herbert AXED from role he’s held for 15 years just months after Max Verstappen row
JOHNNY HERBERT has been axed from his F1 driver steward role after 15 years of service, the FIA have confirmed.
The FIA said Herbert’s panel job was “incompatible” with his media work after the Englishman clashed with Max Verstappen last year.
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A statement from the FIA on Wednesday said: “It is with regret that we announce today that Johnny Herbert will no longer fulfil the position of F1 driver steward for the FIA.
“Johnny is widely respected and brought invaluable experience and expertise to his role.
“However, after discussion, it was mutually agreed that his duties as an FIA steward and that of a media pundit were incompatible.
“We thank him for his service and wish him well in his future endeavours.”
The former driver provided his opinions on F1 in the media via various outlets during the 2024 season.
Herbert found himself in hot water with Verstappen’s camp for his comments about the Red Bull driver’s performance at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Herbert had been on the four-person stewards’ panel who handed Verstappen two 10-second time penalties in Mexico for clashes with title rival Lando Norris.
Verstappen’s dad Jos openly questioned whether it is a good idea for stewards who apply the rules in races to also have a platform to share such strong opinions in public.
He told Dutch media: “The FIA should take a good look at the staffing of the stewards, who they put there and whether there is no appearance of a conflict of interest.”
The 5 common sleep habits that ‘increase your risk of silent killer’ – and 3 signs you already have it
SLEEP is essential for good health and well-being.
It keeps heart health in check, helps you maintain a healthy weight, makes sure your body can fight off germs and sickness, banishes stress, and improves mood.
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But failing to get the recommended seven to nine hours sleep can lead to a number of chronic health problems, including one that might not be immediately obvious, diabetes.
Diabetes is often called a “silent killer” because it can progress without noticeable symptoms in its early stages.
This means many people may not realise they have the condition until significant complications like heart attacks, strokes, or kidney damage have already developed.
For this reason, it’s crucial to actively prevent it.
The best way to keep type 2 diabetes at bay is by maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, engaging in regular physical activity, limiting sugary drinks, and quitting smoking.
And it’s also important to look at your sleep habits.
Dr Tina Ghela, Digital Clinician at Medichecks, said five common sleep habits can increase your risk of the condition.
Sleep deprivation
Regularly getting less than six to seven hours of sleep has been shown to impact the metabolism of glucose and increase insulin resistance therefore adversely affecting the regulation of blood sugar
“Sleep deprivation also impacts the regulation of our appetite-related hormones,” said Dr Ghela.
“The ‘hunger hormone’ ghrelin increases and the level of leptin (which signals us feeling full) decreases. This can lead to increased calorie consumption and obesity which is a well-known risk factor for type 2 diabetes.”
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Excessive sleep duration
Sleeping in excess of nine hours a night has been associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, however, the underlying mechanism for this is not fully understood, said Dr Ghela.
“Other factors that are linked to excessive sleep include low levels of physical activity, depression or underlying health conditions all of which may contribute to a metabolic disturbance which in turn influences the risk of diabetes,” she added.
Inconsistent sleep patterns
Frequent changes to your sleep schedule, for example going to bed at different times or having irregular waking times, is thought to disrupt the circadian rhythm (body clock) and influence insulin sensitivity, therefore increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
“This is also frequently seen in shift workers, who have been found to have a higher risk of developing diabetes,” said Dr Ghela.
“Irregular sleep patterns are also more likely to be associated with other patterns of behaviour such as a more erratic diet which will also influence blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity.”
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Poor sleep quality
Poor sleep quality may arise from intake of caffeine or alcohol close to bedtime, late night eating, screen use or activities such as exercise close to bedtime.
“These can all contribute to delayed sleep onset, and disturbed or restless sleep which have been linked to an increased risk of diabetes,” explained Dr Ghela.
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a sleep disorder in which a person momentarily stops breathing at recurring intervals.
“These pauses in breathing interrupt the normal sleep cycle causing disturbed sleep. This has been associated with increased insulin resistance,” said Dr Ghela.
“It’s important to note that OSA typically occurs in people who are overweight or obese so they may also have other risk factors for type 2 diabetes.”
Symptoms of diabetes that can show up at night
It’s also worth looking out for signs diabetes may have already developed – Dr Ghela warned of three symptoms to look out for.
Frequent nighttime urination, known as nocturia, restless syndrome and peripheral neuropathy can all make themselves apparent when you’re in bed.
“Raised blood sugar levels can lead to an increased need to urinate which can wake individuals multiple times during the night,” warned Dr Ghela.
“Restless leg syndrome is a neurological disorder characterised by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations.
“It’s found to be more common in diabetic patients and may be linked to nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) associated with prolonged exposure to high blood sugars.
“And peripheral neuropathy is typically seen in patients that have had diabetes for a number of years, they tend to experience pain, tingling or numbness in their extremities.
“These symptoms are often more noticeable at night time leading to disturbed sleep.”
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So what can you do at bedtime to reduce your risk of diabetes?
According to Dr Ghela, there are five steps to follow:
1. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule – aim to go to bed and wake at similar times daily including at the weekends, ensuring a consistent duration of sleep avoiding both insufficient or excess sleep.
2. Limit evening screen time – reduce exposure to screens emitting blue light at least an hour before bed.
3. Be mindful of your food and drink intake in the evenings – avoid heavy meals close to bedtime and avoid caffeine from midday onwards.
4. Create a relaxing bedtime routine – try calming activities such as reading, meditation, gentle stretching or reading. Also, try to ensure a good environment to sleep in that is quiet, dark and a comfortable temperature.
5. Avoid exercise too close to bedtime.
Being aware of other signs and risk factors for type 2 diabetes can help in prevention of the condition and complications…
11 little known signs and risk factors for type 2 diabetes
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can include:
1. peeing more than usual
2. feeling thirsty all the time
3. feeling very tired
4. losing weight without trying to
5. itching around your penis or vagina, or repeatedly getting thrush
6. cuts or wounds taking longer to heal
7. blurred vision
You’re more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes if you:
8. are over 40 years old, or over 25 if you’re from an Asian, Black African or Black Caribbean ethnic background
9. have a close relative with diabetes (such as a parent, brother or sister)
10. are overweight or living with obesity or are not very physically active
11. are from an Asian, Black African or Black Caribbean ethnic background
Source: The NHS