A MAJOR airline has launched new flights to a popular African holiday spot.

Starting next month, holidaymakers will be able to venture further afield and relax by the Indian Ocean for the same cost as a trip to Spain.

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On 2 July 2025, Kenya Airways will debut three direct flights from London Gatwick to Nairobi meaning travellers will have two nonstop flight options into London.

The new Gatwick route will operate at night three times a week – on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays – complementing Heathrow’s existing schedule.

And for just over £1,000 per person Brits can take advantage of Kenya’s stunning landscapes at the luxury hotel, Pinewood Resort and Spa set along the shores of Diani Beach, Papillon Lagoon Reef.

Nestled along the serene southern Mombasa coastline the resort overlooks the breathtaking Indian Ocean.

The hotel is advertised as an ideal escape for couples seeking romance or families in search of a quiet retreat.

It is fit with four eateries and three bars, as well as an on-site gym and tennis court.

The hotel also offers spa treatments and a personal chef to guests staying in the suite.

A week’s stay at the resort costs £1,189 including return flights and transfers. This is based on two sharing a deluxe room on a half board basis.

Bookings made before 30 June will receive a £150 discount.

This comes as Kenya was named as “one to watch” holiday destination by TUI.

Kenya is one of the few places in the world where holidaymakers can spot the big five in their native habitat.

There are other reasons to visit the East African nation, including its scenic coastline along the Indian Ocean, the cultures of its local tribes and its warm climate.

Neil Swanson, TUI UK&I Managing Director, said: “Kenya is an incredible destination offering breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich culture making it a truly unique place to explore.

“Since re-launching Kenya as a destination in 2023, it’s no surprise demand has been booming and continuing to soar.

“Our Highlights of Kenya tour has seen an outstanding +236 per cent uplift for Winter 2024/25 and +151 per cent for Summer 2025.

“Our new A Taste of Kenya Safari is already seeing strong sales for both seasons.

“This itinerary offers a more relaxed safari experience, with additional beach time to unwind at the end of the adventure.

“It’s clear customers have a real appetite for this destination, so we are currently exploring new ways to enhance our offering such as private safaris or immersive lodge experiences, so it’s definitely a destination to watch.”  

ONE of the UK’s best free lidos will close in the height of summer to undergo renovation works.

Shoalstone Seawater Pool has experienced cracking due to harsh tides and will be closed off to visitors in a matter of weeks.

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Shoalstone Pool in Brixham announced in 2024 that it had received Government funding to go towards a £750,000 pool upgrade.

The pool’s managers said the work would include the reconstruction of the north west corner after waves crashing against the pool caused cracks to appear.

Sadly, work on the pool means that it will close to swimmers.

David Thomas, operations manager said: “We’ll be closing the pool in August for essential upgrades.

“Thanks to a government grant, we’ll be installing a new deep end, a raised deck, replacing railings, and reinforcing the walls to ensure safety for future generations.”

The website states that the pool could be closed off as soon as July to prepare for the repairs. An official date for the closure is yet to be announced.

The swimming pool is 53 metres long making it one of the largest tidal pools in the world and sits on the edge of Shoalstone Beach in Devon.

There is no entry charge, but they do ask for a voluntary donations.

It asks for donations of £3.50 per swim, or £8 per family to help cover running costs.

As well as regular swimming sessions, there are other activities like pooch-friendly swims, wellbeing days, fun days, twilight and night swims.

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On the side, the pool offers sessions of yoga and tai chi. They also hold Santa Runs and Beer Festivals for the people of Brixham and Torbay.

The pool is tidal and relies on the sea to fill it, so it’s always best to visit in the hours either side of low tide during the summer months.

Shoalstone Pool is considered a gem for locals and visitors alike.

One visitors wrote on Tripadvisor: “This venue is truly unique. A beautiful, well cared for seawater pool. I have spent many sunny days swimming in the pool, as an adult and child.”

Another added: “Why doesn’t Brixham shout about this place? It’s awesome! We found out about it by accident, from someone in a shop. It’s a little further away from the harbour – but I always think the best places are the ones off the beaten track.”

A third said: “I had the best time in Shoalstone pool. So invigorating. Would definitely go again when next in beautiful Brixham. Easy to park and the views are amazing.”

Plus, here are the UK’s best outdoor water parks and lidos – as temperatures are set to rise over the weekend.

And another lido that’s set to reopen this summer after three years – and an £8.75 million upgrade.

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LOVE Island’s Finn Tapp’s mystery girlfriend’s identity has finally been revealed, as the pair take a huge step in their relationship.

Former Islander Finn, 25, revealed earlier today he has bought a house with his new love, as he moves forward following his split from long-term girlfriend Paige Turley.

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It comes after the loved-up star revealed that he and his partner were moving into their new home.

The pair went public with their romance last summer with a sweet Instagram snap.

However, until now, Finn has kept her name a secret.

But The Sun can now reveal that the TV star is dating beautiful brunette, Jess Hale.

Finn’s mysterious girlfriend’s name was revealed after the Love Island hunk shared a link to their home renovations Instagram handle.

On there, the couple are following just five other handles – three are businesses and the other two are Finn and Jess.

The loved-up pair are now busy renovating their dream Victorian home together, and have finally moved in.

Sharing the moment on Instagram, Finn posted a slew of pics, including one of them holding their new set of house keys.

The reality star captioned the sweet snaps with: “We’re home owners!!

“Today we picked up the keys to our little Victorian home!

“We cannot wait to get started with the renovations and make it our own! We couldn’t be happier.”

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Love Island fans will remember hunky Finn bursting onto the scene in 2020, for the first ever winter version of the hit ITV2 dating show.

It was in the famous villa that he met his now ex-girlfriend, Paige.

The pair called time on their romance after three years, in 2023.

They were then reunited last year, when they both took part in Celebrity Ex On The Beach, in a bid to give things another go.

However, things took a turn shortly after filming wrapped.

Things turned nasty when it was revealed that MAFS Australia star Tamara slept with Finn the night before the MTV show’s launch party.

A source told The Sun at the time: “The cast was rocked by Finn and Tamara’s fling. They felt really uncomfortable for Paige who they’d grown close to.

“At the party, the girls sided with Paige and kept their distance from Tamara.

“Tamara was heard telling guests she was having a ‘miserable’ time and they were ‘all being so mean’.”

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THERE’S nothing better than lying out in your garden and soaking up the sun.

And don’t worry if your space seems prone to wasps because a handy hack can help to repel them.

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And since the current heatwave likely means more barbecues and garden get togethers, wasp season is officially here.

If you want to enjoy your summer drinks and al fresco dining without worrying about these buzzing pests, you can swap out a chemical spray for a natural deterrent.

With wasp populations increasing even further in July, now is the time to act.

Thankfully, one of summer’s most popular plants can double as a natural wasp repellent.

But you’ll want to get it in the ground now as once wasps beging building nests they become a lot more difficult to remove.

That’s when things get really costly, with professional removal fees reaching up to £241.

Liam Cleary, who works as an outdoor plants expert at Old Railway Line Garden Centre, revealed that planting lavender is a simple and affordable solution to your wasp problem.

“Wasps are highly sensitive to strong scents, and lavender is one they really don’t like,” he explained.

“Planting it near seating areas, doorways, or patios can help mask the smells that attract them, like food, sugary drinks, or perfumes.”

Lavender contains essential oils like linalool and camphor, which give it that distinctive floral smell.

And while this scent is pleasant to humans it can be overwhelming to wasps, which rely heavily on scent to detect food.

But don’t worry, pollinator insects will still be drawn to this garden plant.

And since lavender is drought-tolerant, you don’t have to worry about it in the summer heat.

You can pick up a pot of lavender for £6 from Ikea, or lavender seeds for as little as 49p can be found at The Range.

“It’s low maintenance, smells incredible, and keeps your garden feeling calm, all while helping you enjoy a wasp-free zone,” the expert added.

If you’re planning to add lavender to your outdoor space, choose a sunny spot.

Lavender loves full sun and well-drained soil, so avoid shaded or damp areas.

Be careful not to overwater as this can cause lavender to wilt or rot.

And if you’re particularly prone to wasp visits, try planting lavender alongside mint, thyme, or lemongrass for an extra layer of protection.

Wasps are known become more aggressive from late June into August as their colonies grow and natural food sources decline.

This makes them more likely to pester humans for sugary snacks and drinks so you may want to cover your food and drinks when enjoying time in the sun.

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You should also avoid wearing bright clothing and strong perfumes if you want to steer clear of these stinging pests.

Finally, keep these insects away from your home by sealing your bins and compost this summer.

A 22p item from your kitchen cupboard can also help to repel wasps from your garden.

Another 10p hack can also keep the pests from your garden all summer long.

And you can also keep these insects from your home this summer with another handy trick.

Or you can use a natural ingredient to repel wasps from your garden on a budget.

An affordable bait method can also work in your favour when repelling pests.

UK nationals are to be evacuated from Israel by emergency chartered flights from Tel Aviv.

British authorities are scrambling to arrange the planes after they were accused of abandoning Britons stuck out there.

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The UK government is working with the Israeli authorities to arrange transport after Sir Keir Starmer urged all sides to reach a diplomatic outcome.

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FUMING Love Island viewers are calling Ofcom as the show is hit by a fresh bullying row, after an explosive fight. 

It comes after fans watched on as Yasmin snogged two of the boys in the villa, during a game of beer pong.

Yasmin’s first snog occurred with Dejon, who is coupled up with Meg, but he was tasked with snogging the Islander he found most attractive, aside from his partner. 

He went straight over to Yasmin as Meg watched on, and snogged her. 

Later on in the game, Yasmin ended up snogging Harry too, despite being coupled up with Shea. 

And some of the girls questioned Yasmin’s motives after the villa snogs, including Meg who was shocked to see love interest Dejon’s kiss with her. 

After a tense exchange between Meg and Yasmin, some fans have threatened to call Ofcom, accusing the girls of “ganging up.” 

One person wrote: “Can the girls stop going at Yasmin… OFCOM! #LoveIsland.” 

A second penned: “Ofcom complaint being filed for the witches coven bullying Yasmin #LoveIsland.” 

A third echoed: “Those OFCOM lines will be busy #LoveIsland,” and a fourth said: “I wanna write to ofcom that was awful tv #LoveIsland.”

The threats of Ofcom come as Meg said to Yasmin in front of the group: “Wait, how can you still be happy in your couple if you’re snogging everyone but the man you’re coupled up with?” 

Yasmin fired back: “It’s just a game,” to which Meg responded: “But you’re saying you’re happy in your couple.” 

Things were obviously tense between the ladies, as Yasmin backed her reasoning, responding: “Everyone’s playing the games way too safe and you’re here to explore connections and to take risks.” 

Not backing down, Meg added: “I know it’s a game, but you got asked if you’re happy in your couple and you said yes, and you’ve not once kissed your man. Don’t think you’re happy in your couple.” 

Yasmin ended the chat by saying: “That’s your opinion,” as the other Islanders watched on. 

So far Yasmin has asked Dejon for a threesome, propositioned Harry, and talked no stop about sex – despite saying she had only slept with two men.

It all kicked off after Yasmin turned to Dejon on Tuesday night’s episode, and asked: “I have a question for you, it’s a bit rogue, would you have a threesome with me and Toni?”

Dejon laughed – but was soon saved from answering as Meg called out: “Come here please!”

He joked: “You called me at a good time! Oh my god! We’ll continue that question.”

However, the flirty tone continued as she followed up with: “It was in my head, I had to say it. Intrusive thoughts, intrusive thoughts.”

Yasmin tried to defend the comment as innocent fun, insisting: “It was just flirty banter. I think all of us talk really openly about sex and what we want to experience.”

But Meg wasn’t having it, firing back: “It just seems to be you three all the time.”

In the same episode, bombshell Yasmin revealed to some of the Islanders, including Harry and Dejon, that a man had never given her an orgasm before – which came amid another very shocking claim.

The Londoner also confessed that she has only ever slept with two men before, despite speaking about sex frequently with guys in the villa.

Then, in Wednesday night’s instalment, Yasmin spoke to Harry on the terrace when things got very flirty.

She spoke about being “bent over” and he said she was “undressing” him with her eyes.

THIS IS the shocking moment a train passenger screams “I’m gonna break your face” to a member of staff. 

Throughout the video, he incessantly asks to access the train’s cafe bar despite the fact that it has already closed. 

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The chilling footage shows the passenger shouting at the staff member on the late-night London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train.

Remaining calm, the train worker tries to reduce the tension by asking the passenger to sit. 

The worker can be heard saying: “I’m just gonna ask you to take a seat – come on, let’s take a seat.”

The passenger then raised his voice, shouting “I’m going to break your face. You’re lucky” at the worker. 

Then, he waved his hand towards the managers while appearing to hold his mobile phone. 

In response, the manager said: “Don’t point that in my face. 

“I need to close the café bar. Don’t put that in my face please.” 

However, the passenger continued to be aggressive and shouted “shut your mouth. Try it now”. 

The shocking event has been confirmed to have taken place on March 16, though the train’s destination remains unknown.

The Sun has contacted the British Transport Police and LNER for comment on the incident onboard the train.

In a separate incident on board a train bound for King’s Cross on July 2, 2024, another man can be seen shouting at a ticket collector.

The footage is included in the first half of the video and shows the passenger swearing repeatedly at the rail worker, while saying “you’re going to lose your job”.

Meanwhile, the worker raises a hand to calm the man – prompting the passenger to accuse the railway worker of laying his “hands” on him.

The company chose to release the footage as part of “Rail Safety Week”. 

The week is aimed at supporting staff who have been victims of abuse by passengers, while promoting sensible behaviour for train users.

The video surfaced just as news came in that a man was arrested in London for allegedly having a gun, whilst on a tube platform.

Cops raced to Elm Park Underground station at 7am to arrest the 61-year-old. 

Investigations into the incident are now underway and police are appealing to witnesses for more information. 

A spokesperson for the police said: “Officers were called just after 7am today (June 19) to Elm Park Underground station following reports of a man in possession of a firearm.

“Officers attended, and a 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and taken into custody.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 109 of 19 June.”

ACSA has unveiled a major infrastructure maintenance and expansion programme aimed at modernising the country’s busiest airports.

In commemoration of New Era University’s (NEU) golden anniversary, Senator Loren Legarda called on the graduates to serve the Filipino people, guided by three virtues. During her commencement address at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Friday, June 20, 2025, Legarda celebrated three truths — faith, hope, and love — which she said NEU anchors

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN and Laila Rouass have had an on-and-off relationship down the years but have re-united after months apart.

The pair have jetted out to Dubai after rekindling their relationship, pals told The Sun.

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O’Sullivan first met Laila in 2012 and they were engaged a year later before moving in together in Essex.

The snooker star became stepdad to Laila’s daughter, Inez, from her second marriage to businessman Nasir Khan.

But they put marriage on the “back burner” as Laila told The Sun: “We’re enjoying our time. There’s no rush.”

Their relationship hit its first rocky patch in 2022, leading to a split.

Strictly star Laila, 53, took to social media and wrote: “After nearly ten years of love and memories, Ronnie & I have parted ways.”

That did not last long however with the duo working out their differences and re-uniting.

O’Sullivan reportedly threw himself back into the relationship and he insisted they were “happier than ever”.

He said: “It’s good. She’s great. I love her. She’s great company and I love being around her.

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“She’s very supportive. I have to behave myself. I know when to go, ‘Alright, you’re in charge’.

“But she’s also really good at going, ‘Listen, you’ve got a busy life, you’ve got a lot to do, just get on with it’.”

He added: “Now it feels a lot better – everyone’s just in a better place. I just want to see her and her daughter happy, and her family, who are like my family, happy.”

Fast forward two years and they were back in a bad patch, with O’Sullivan moving out of their £2million Essex home.

The house was listed for sale with the seven-time world champion setting up shop in a London bachelor pad.

A friend of the couple said: “Ronnie and Laila really threw themselves back into their relationship after the split a couple of years ago.

“He kept posting pics of them online at home together and saying romantic things on special occasions, but that’s all come to a halt.

“They’ve tried so hard but they just can’t make it work.”

Now the pair have ironed out their issues once more and not just back together, but planning a new life in the UAE.

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A source told us: “They have been back together for a while.

“The time apart gave them time to think about what they want and what is important to them — and that is being together.

“Ronnie is moving to the Middle East and Laila is going with him. They’ve talked about living in Dubai, which is just a two-hour flight from where Ronnie has his snooker academy in Saudi Arabia.

“He has spoken to people on his snooker circuit about the move and is excited about a clean break from the UK for him and Laila.

“They have had their issues in the past but Ronnie and Laila have worked through it and seem really happy again.

“The people who know them think they make a great couple and just want them to live a happy, quiet life.”

The Sun first revealed they had ended their engagement last September after his hectic work schedule pushed them apart.