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‘Until I see you again & if I don’t, it’s been a pleasure’ – Irish star disappears from screens leaving fans devastated
AN IRISH star has left his fans devastated as he announced his break from screens last night.
Garron Noone, who has 2.1 million followers on Instagram and 2 million on TikTok, shared a video revealing his social media hiatus.
The country musician said: “I’m gonna be saying a little goodbye to you today, just a tiny little goodbye, just maybe for a couple of months.
“I just need to take a small little social media break. I’ve been posting videos pretty much every day for the last two and a half years, and it’s been my great f***ing pleasure to do so.”
The Mayo native is focusing on his upcoming gig as well as “ideas” he wants to work on.
Garron explained the “pressure” he’s been putting on himself to “try and feel worthy” of the amount of people who watches him.
He said: “I think I just need to get me head out of the game for a little while, and I’ll come back nice and fresh with me lovely new ideas, and we’ll have a great craic together.”
The influencer shared how grateful he is to his fan base saying: “I want to thank you from the absolute bottom of my soul for everything you’ve given me over the last few years.
“All of the opportunities, all of the people I’ve got to meet, everything good has come from you, and I really f***ing appreciate it, and you’ll never understand how much I do. But thank you.”
And the singer has left his fans with a generous “parting gift”.
He explained: “A lot of the money that I make from social media and stuff, I like to put it in a little pot and give it to charity, and I don’t believe that money is coming from me, it’s coming from you, the people that watch.
“So thank you so much for that. It’s been able to help with animals and homelessness and all sorts of important things. And today I want to make a €10,000 donation on behalf of you good, delicious people to Doctors Without Borders.
“There’s a lot going on in the world at the moment. I know you’re hearing about that everywhere. You probably don’t want to hear about it from me, but they do excellent humanitarian work, and I just think it’s a great charity to give to. So thank you very much for that.
“I’ve been in contact with them to make the donation, and as soon as they receive the money, I’ll put up confirmation of that on my Instagram story.”
He finished off his farewell statement saying: “Thank you so much for that, and thank you so much for everything. Until I see you again, and if I don’t see you again, it’s been a pleasure having you. Maybe you won’t catch me when I come back.
FAN SUPPORT
“It’s been a pleasure having you. You are delicious. Stay delicious. And until next time, follow me, I’m delicious.”
And while Garron’s fans have been left devastated by the news, they flooded the comment section with support for the star.
Annalie wrote: “Such a delicious thing to do for those charities. Wishing you a restful break.”
Jill commented: “I’ll miss your content Garron, truly. You make me laugh everyday! Enjoy your break… well deserved. The donations to charity make me love you even more. Cheers!!”
April said: “The charitable donations are so kind hearted. You’ll be missed Garron. Have a wonderful summer!”
Shannon added: “Gonna miss you and remember you are loved.
Stay delicious.”
Lando Norris ‘girlfriend’ posts cryptic picture at same time as F1: The Movie premiere as F1 star left flying solo
LANDO NORRIS was left driving solo at the glitzy F1: The Movie premiere as his girlfriend was preoccupied elsewhere.
The McLaren ace had a weekend to forget at Formula One’s Canadian Grand Prix.
After qualifying a dismal P7 on Saturday, he crashed out of the race following a “stupid” overtaking attempt on team-mate Oscar Piastri, seeing him drop to 22 points behind his championship rival.
However, the Brit had a chance to separate fact from fiction as he attended the F1 movie premiere alongside his fellow drivers.
The 25-year-old put on a brave face as he took to the red carpet on Monday wearing a sharp blue suit and trousers alongside a white collared shirt and trainers.
But while many of his rivals turned up with their respective other halves – with Sauber’s tag team duo of Nico Hulkenberg and wife Egle stealing the show – Norris was notably a one-man show.
Norris has been in an on-off relationship with model and actress Margarida Corceiro.
The 22-year-old was first seen with the racer in 2023 following her break-up with Chelsea‘s Joao Felix and she has since been seen in attendance at a couple of F1 races since.
This included the Monaco Grand Prix in May, when she was spotted by cameras as their romance went “official” as Norris secured pole position before converting that into a win.
Margarida was absent from the paddock in Montreal and also left Norris solo at the New York film premiere.
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During the same time as the glamorous event was taking place, the Portuguese influencer shared stunning pictures behind the scenes of a swimsuit photo shoot at a scenic beach in Italy.
The pictures shared showed her doing a variety of activities, including tucking into some spaghetti while hanging on the end of a boat, tanning in the sun wearing a bikini and showing off a stunning dress on the beach.
Before that she had also posted a snap of the sun setting in the distance.
In New York, Norris was not the F1 star seen flying solo, with seven-time world champion and movie consultant Lewis Hamilton also unaccompanied.
He rubbed shoulders with Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt and rising South London actor Damson Idris, who stars in the film as Pitt’s younger rival and team-mate.
Hamilton’s Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc was seen with his stunning girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux.
The British driver saw his struggles continue as he finished P6 in last Sunday’s race, while he also admitted he was “devastated” after learning he had hit a groundhog during the Grand Prix.
Former team-mate George Russell converted pole into a win to become the fourth different race winner this year.
F1 has a week long break before it returns for the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg on June 29.
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‘It needs a big rescue’ – Former Premier League owner, 86, to jet in for talks to save stricken Sheffield Wednesday
FORMER Sheffield Wednesday owner Milan Mandaric has jetted to England for talks to help save his old club.
The Serbian chief was in charge of the Owls between 2010 and 2015 before selling them to current owner Dejphon Chansiri for £37.5million.
Mandaric, who also previously owned Portsmouth and Leicester, has since been watching things unfurl at Hillsborough, with Chansiri no longer investing his own money amid talks of a new sale.
An American consortium boasting an ex-Premier League star, a major celebrity and several Major Baseball League stars are leading the takeover race after already having a £48m offer rejected.
They have even promised to build a new 55,000-seater stadium in a bid to become more popular in the States than Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham.
But Mandaric claims he wants to be the one to “help” Wednesday get out of their current sticky situation.
Admitting he was “not very happy” to leave in 2015, Mandaric slammed Chansiri for making false promises when taking over the club.
The veteran football guru insists he is now ready to return to Sheffield with a bold plan to get things back on track.
But he feels Chansiri is asking for way too much money to sell stricken Wednesday.
Mandaric told Radio Sheffield: “He (Chansiri) gave me all the commitments in the world, that he’s got the money, the desire. That he’s got family there, and they all talked the same way.
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“I was not very happy to leave the club, but there were circumstances – it was my time to leave. But I was kind of relaxed and relieved that he would continue to do a good job.
“He took the wrong direction, and advice, and now the club is where it is today. And who is suffering the most are those loyal supporters.
“It definitely needs a big rescue now, we all know that, all of us who love Sheffield Wednesday.
“I’m going to meet in London, I’m arriving there next week and I’m going to talk to some people about that, I have a plan to do so.
“I have my ex-manager who was there, Paul Aldridge, and John Redgate, who all worked for me – they know what’s going on. And I want to see what could be a possibility to takeover that club.
“I would have to get involved if I’m going to bring somebody, I’d have to get involved myself – I have no problem with that.
“There are two things, you have to find the right person, but more importantly you have to have Mr. Chansiri to agree on that – and that’s the difficult part.
“He doesn’t want to sell it, he’s asking a crazy price – he will never get over £100m as I understands… He’ll be an obstacle no matter what we try to do.”
‘I live life on the edge’ – Watch Peter O’Mahony storm off after wife Jessica startles him while gardening
JESSICA O’Mahony joked she “lives life on the edge” after nearly ending Peter’s via a heart attack.
She pranked him perfectly by initially stalking him in their garden like a tiger pursuing its prey.
The 35-year-old may be a hulking figure known for being tough even by rugby standards – but he’s still not immune from getting startled.
And so it proved as he nearly jumped out of his crocs before throwing a death stare her way that was usually reserved for only the tetchiest moments of his Munster and Ireland career.
He did of course play his final competitive game in Munster’s URC play-off elimination on May 31.
Technically he does still have one game left before he hangs up his boots as he’ll line out for the Barbarians in an exhibition versus South Africa on June 28.
But being a stay-at-home dad is the new normal for the Reds warrior. Not that he’ll be very idle though.
Only last week he embarked upon a “big weekend of planting” where he lay down 300 new plants across his beloved lawn.
Unfortunately, that weekend was wide open on account of his career with Munster being brought to a painful end in Durban.
In spite of an almighty effort across 100 minutes, the Reds were knocked out of the URC post-season at the quarter-final stage by Sharks following a rare (and contentious) penalty shoot-out.
After drawing 24-24, neither side could find a winning score in extra-time.
The game boiled down to kicks from the 15- and 10-metre lines, where Rory Scannell missed his effort.
The Sharks kicked all six of their attempts. It was also Conor Murray, Stephen Archer and Niall Scannell’s last outing for the province.
Afterwards captain Tadhg Beirne conceded: “It’s going to be a weird place next season without the lads. They bleed Munster. It’s gutting to end it like this.”
Munster took the lead after nine minutes when Jack Crowley’s cross-field kick bounced up for Calvin Nash to dive over before the out-half added the extras.
The game burst into life after the break and Sharks’ Ethan Hooker cut in from the right, weaving around the Munster defence to score, with Hendrikse converting and then adding a penalty.
Fineen Wycherley squeezed through a gap to cross, with Crowley’s kick successful.
The Reds extended their lead when Sharks were unable to defend Mike Haley’s kick, allowing Diarmuid Kilgallen to pounce.
But Sharks pulled a try back when Aphelele Fassi crossed, with Hendrikse converting. Fez Mbatha then struck, as Hendrikse again added the extras.
Murray’s monster penalty levelled matters at 24-24 to send the game to extra time.
Beirne added: “I’m massively proud of the boys. We fought to the bitter end.”
EastEnders star makes shock exit from soap and quits plans to return to Walford amid secret cover-up
EASTENDERS actress Michelle Ryan has already made her soap exit just days after arriving back on the show.
In scenes broadcast today on the BBC soap opera, her character Zoe Slater walked away from any potential plan of making a move back to Walford.
EastEnders fans were left gobsmacked when it was revealed that Zoe was back on the show after she made contact with Stacey Slater.
She was shown to be living in squalor and surviving off just vodka and vapes.
It was clear from the off that Zoe was hiding a huge secret as she admitted to Stacey and Alfie to being “scared and sorry” for what she had done without giving any clues as to what.
Having hidden out at a flat being rented by Stacey, Zoe was left stunned when Kat, Jean and Harvey all turned up at the residence.
Adamant she did not want to see Kat or have her know that she was in London, Zoe was forced to hide in her bedroom as Stacey and Alfie did their best to throw the others off the scent.
Despite lying and insisting that Stacey had been struggling, Kat was left unconvinced.
Having left, she decided to return to the flat once more and demand to know the truth.
With Zoe still hiding out in the bedroom, she tripped, causing a noise, which startled Kat and set her mind racing.
Demanding to know if someone was in the room, she eventually barged in, leaving Stacey and Alfie terrified that the secret was about to spill out.
However, they were shocked to find a fully open window with Zoe nowhere to be seen.
With Kat accepting that she was ‘wrong’, she soon left once more as Stacey and Alfie made contact with Zoe to see where she had fled to.
But it was too late, as Zoe confirmed to them over the phone that she would be disappearing once again and shunning any chance of a Walford comeback.
She said to the pair on the phone: “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to cause you no trouble.”
Stacey told her “not to worry” about it as Zoe continued: “I can’t [come back]. I’ve got to go.”
Revealing that her secret may be darker than first predicted, Zoe added: “Don’t look for me. It was a mistake.
“It was a mistake to get back in touch.
“I ain’t saying it was easy, hearing her [Kat], seeing her face, but I done something bad, something so bad.
“You would never forgive me.”
Zoe went onto insist that she could never say what it is that she had done and pleaded to Stacey that the whole Slater clan would hate her, especially Kat.
She soon ended the phone call and made her exit, walking out of an apartment building into the street tearfully.
However, we know that Michelle will be back on the show later in the year – so will Zoe’s secret eventually be revealed?
The EXACT time you should close your windows when it gets hot & why opening them could be making your home even stuffier
IT’S the first instinct for many people – to open the windows when it gets warm outside.
And with temperatures set to exceed 28°C this week, there will undoubtedly be millions of people cracking theirs open in a bid to catch a break from the stuffy temperatures.
However, according to one expert, there are only two times during the day and night that you should actually open the windows.
“The number one rule in a heatwave is to not open your windows when it’s hotter outside than in,” Alan Reid, double glazed doors and windows expert at Art Windows and Doors, explained.
“Opening your windows is not cooling your home, it’s just letting more heat come flooding in.”
So make sure that your windows and blinds are closed between 11am and 4pm – especially if your house is south-facing.
And at 8pm, you can open your windows fully – this will allow the hot air to escape gradually when the temperature outside start to drop.
It’s then a good idea to leave your windows on night mode, if you have that setting on your vents.
“Most modern windows have a built in vent lock or night catch which lets you crack the window slightly for airflow without leaving it fully open,” Alan added.
“Used at the right time when the outdoor air is cooler, it can help release trapped heat from your home.”
You can open the windows fully once again in the morning, before the temperatures rise again.
There are some other ways you can help keep your home cool in the daytime during a heatwave too.
Five ways to keep your kids cool in the heat
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Strip them off
It might sound simple, but stripping kids off at home can really help them regulate their temperature when it’s warm outside. Just remember to regularly apply suncream, as more of their skin will be exposed to the sun.
Cool down bedrooms before nighttime
When it’s hot outside, it can be difficult for kids to go to sleep – especially if their bedroom feels like an oven. If you have a room that’s not in direct sunshine, keep the windows open to let in a breeze. It’s also a good idea to keep the curtains closed, to prevent the room from heating up.
Wear a hat
Another simple technique, but one that really works. Make sure that if your kids are playing outside, they’ve got a hat on. It keeps their face and head shielded from the sun, and also helps if you’ve got a little one who struggles with bright sunlight. If your tot struggles to keep a hat on, try one with a strap that goes under the chin to help.
Avoid the car
The car can be one of the hottest places during a heatwave, and often takes a long time to cool down. If you have the option, it’s better to stay at home rather than taking kids out anywhere in a hot car.
Stay hydrated
This is always important, but even more so in a heatwave. Make sure you’re regularly reminding your kids to have a drink, and top them up with cool liquids whenever you can. Use ice too to ensure it’s as cold as it can possibly be.
Some are somewhat self-explanatory – don’t use ovens or other heat-generating appliances during peak heat hours, and use linen or cotton bedding to stay cooler at night.
But other ideas include having light coloured curtains and blinds, as this will stop them absorbing the heat, and will instead keep rooms cool.
And if you’ve got a fan, you can turn it into a makeshift air cooler by putting a bowl full of ice in front of it.
Coronation Street star reveals she’s signed a new contract to keep her on soap for another year amid cast exodus
ONE of the stars of Coronation Street has revealed that she’s signed a new contract.
This is set to keep her on the seemingly struggling ITV soap for at least another year amid the cast exodus.
A number of high-profile stars have left Coronation Street after a string of high-profile budget cuts.
However, one star has revealed that she is very much set to stay on the cobbles, and possibly behind the bar of the Rovers.
West End star Jodie Prenger, 46, first made her debut on the long-running serial drama as Glenda Shuttleworth in August 2022.
She rose to fame after winning the second series of The Biggest Loser in 2006.
This was before she beat out the likes of Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley to win the role of Nancy in the 2009 West End revival of Oliver as part of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s BBC Talent show, I’d Do Anything.
The actress soon swapped the stage for the screen as she secured a ‘dream’ role on the cobbles.
Jodie has now revealed that she’s set to reprise her popular role in more episodes of the show.
She excitedly told Bella magazine: “I’ve just re-signed my contract! The poor things have got stuck with me for another year!
“I’m thrilled. I love it there. I used to always say to my agent, ‘Would you ask if I can be on Corrie?’.”
She added: “I was that crazy person outside, pitched in a tent, wanting to get in – and now I’m in!”
This comes following a string of high-profile exits including Helen Worth, who departed her long-running role as Gail Platt.
This was after a 50-year tenure on ITV screens which kicked off a series of other long-running cast members also leaving Weatherfield.
Former I’m A Celeb campmate Sue Cleaver left her role as Eileen Grimshaw behind, whilst Daisy Midgeley (played by Charlotte Jordan) flew abroad for a new life in the sun.
Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) was dramatically killed off, while fans are currently witnessing the decline of Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) from Dementia.
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ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap.
This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama.
Colson Smith – Craig Tinker
The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig’s on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role.
Sue Cleaver – Eileen Grimshaw
After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I’m A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she’s already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future.
Luca Toolan – Mason Radcliffe
Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him.
Sue Devaney – Debbie Webster
In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline.
Charlotte Jordan – Daisy Midgeley
The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she’s hungry to see what other opportunities await.
Shelley King – Yasmeen Metcalfe
The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter.
Yasmeen Metcalfe (Shelley King) also left the street to volunteer at a modern slavery charity in London after her partner Stu Carpenter (Bill Fellows) started fresh in Germany.
This is after ITV slashed the number of weekly episodes of their entire soap offering.
Emmerdale used to air six episodes per week, Monday to Friday with a double episode on Thursdays.
Corrie also aired six episodes per week, which were spread across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with two episodes each night.
Now just five 30-minute episodes of each soap will air in what execs have labelled as the ‘soap power hour’.
Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
The 3 different types of hay fever, what each symptom means and how best to treat each one
HAY FEVER sufferers are likely to experience the peak of their symptoms this week, with ‘very high’ pollen alerts issued for most parts of the country.
And with pollen season in full swing, it’s likely uncomfortable bouts of sneezing, itching and watery eyes will continue in the weeks to come.
London will grapple with very high pollen counts today (Wednesday 18 June), and by Friday most of the country will battle surging levels.
Whether you’re suffering with itchy eyes, a runny nose or incessant sneezing, have you ever stopped to think about what your symptoms mean?
And why yours and others’ symptoms seem to come on at different times of the year?
The Sun spoke to Boots Superintendent Pharmacist, Claire Nevinson, to get some answers.
Are there different types of hay fever?
Everyone can experience hay fever differently, whether it’s sensitivity in their eyes, nose or throat.
While there aren’t exactly different types of hay fever, there are different types of pollen that trigger symptoms.
And these allergens circulate at different times, depending on the time of year.
Claire told Sun Health: “Pollen is a fine dust that disperses in the wind to reach other plants for pollination and start new plants.
“What many people don’t know is that there are different types of pollen that could trigger a hay fever reaction.
“Tree pollen, which is typically released in spring, grass pollen which tends to peak during the end of spring and the start of summer and lastly, weed pollen which typically peaks in the late autumn.”
The Met Office notes that there are around 30 different types of pollen that cause hay fever and it is possible to be allergic to more than one type.
Most people are allergic to grass pollen, while about 25 per cent of hay fever sufferers are affected to by tree pollen.
According to Allergy UK, someone with a grass pollen allergy will experience similar symptoms and require similar treatments as someone allergic to birch tree pollen, for example.
What do your hay fever symptoms mean?
Claire said: “If you suffer with hay fever symptoms, such as itchy and watery eyes, an itchy throat, sneezing and a runny nose, this may indicate that you are allergic to pollen.”
Simply put, your hay fever is is an allergic reaction that occurs when your immune system overreacts to allergens present in the air.
Your pollen allergy many cause allergic rhinitis, which is inflammation of the nasal lining caused by an allergic trigger.
It can also land you with allergic conjunctivitis, characterised by itching, burning, watering and red eyes as well as puffy eyelids.
There’s even a condition called pollen food syndrome, a hypersensitivity reaction to fruits, vegetables and nuts that can cause an itchy mouth, lips and throat.
Affecting two per cent of British adults, it’s thought to be linked to whether you’re sensitive to grass, tree or weed pollen, according to Allergy UK.
For example, you might experience food pollen syndrome when eating apples, apricots, cherries and kiwis if you’re sensitive to tree pollen, typically birch or alder.
Meanwhile, a grass pollen allergy could make you sensitive to melons, oranges, watermelons and dates.
Sun Health's 14 tips to beat hay fever hell on a budget
SUMMER is here, which means the annual onslaught of dreaded hay fever symptoms is back with a vengeance.
Triggered when the immune system reacts to the allergen pollen, common hay fever symptoms include watery, itchy eyes, a tickly throat and a runny, congested nose.
Holly Shaw, a nurse adviser for charity Allergy UK, puts this down to “better diagnosis but also climate change, with warmer temperatures causing pollen seasons to start earlier and last longer”.
But if the go-to remedies of daily anti-histamine tablets, nasal sprays and balms from the chemist are not doing the trick, don’t lose hope, there are other hacks you can deploy.
From regularly showering and vacuuming the home to scoffing chocs, here are some tactics backed by experts not to be sneezed at . . .
- Wear wraparound sunglasses and a hat with a peak or big brim or go for a face mask
- On high pollen days, have a bath or shower and wash your hair. Change your clothes when you get home.
- Avoid mowing the lawn or raking leaves – ask someone else to step in.
- Try not to dry clothes or bed linen outside when the allergen count is high.
- Keep windows firmly closed, especially early in the morning and in the evening, when higher levels of pollen are released.
- Wipe down pets with a damp cloth, as they can bring pollen into the home. Also, think about keeping your dog or cat away from you if you can.
- Put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap particles before they can work their way up your nose.
- Take a few minutes each day to vacuum well, especially if you have deep-pile carpets. Hoover over upholstered furniture where particles may have spread through open window.
- Wipe down window panes and sills regularly.
- Wash your bedding once a week at a high temperature to remove any pollen that may have transferred from you and your clothes.
- Take vitamin D supplements. Research has shown they can regulate immune system cells that help to prevent allergic reactions.
- Experts say diets high in antioxidants such as broccoli, spinach, potato and carrot can help to ward off stuffy noses caused by hay fever.
- Dark chocolate can also help to reduce symptoms, it is said.
- If all else fails and you feel hay fever is ruining your life, or even causing asthma attacks, pay a visit to your doctor who could refer you to a specialist clinic
But you’re more likely to experience hay fever symptoms if you have other conditions or allergies like asthma, allergic dermatitis or eczema.
As your immune system is involved in your allergic reaction to pollen, how strong it is might also affect your symptoms.
“The body’s immune system can change over time, which can affect how it responds to allergens,” Samuel J White, senior lecturer in genetic immunology at Nottingham Trent University, wrote in The Conversation.
“This means someone who had severe hay fever symptoms in the past may experience milder symptoms as they get older.
“Indeed, hay fever can develop at any age, but it’s more common in children and young adults.
“As a person ages, their immune system may become less reactive to allergens, leading to a reduction in hay fever symptoms.
“Lifestyle factors such as stress, diet and exercise can affect the immune system and may contribute to the severity of hay fever symptoms.
“For example, stress can weaken the immune system, making it more susceptible to allergens.”
Finally, genetics can play a role too – you’re more likely to suffer from hay fever if family members of yours do too.
How to best treat each symptom
Claire said: “Hay fever symptoms differ for each person, but commonly there are three key areas where people are affected, the eyes, nose and throat.
“If people suffer from asthma, their symptoms may worsen during hay fever season.”
Taking antihistamine tablets can target your overall symptoms, but you may want to address them specifically.
“If people struggle with sneezing or a runny and blocked nose, they might consider using a nasal spray alongside antihistamines,” Claire explained.
“And to soothe dry, sore and watery eyes, allergy relief drops can be used to help.”
You can also opt for throat spray to soothe an inflamed throat, or a cooling eye compress to ease sore eyes and headaches.
If over-the-counter remedies are not proving effective, speak to your GP.
You can also choose to visit Boots Online Doctor, which offers a dedicated Hay Fever Treatment Service.
The best hay fever treatments on a budget
1. Allergy Eye Mist
If you hate the thought of drops, consider an eye mist which works in the same way – just spray it once or twice onto closed eyelids to to three times a day.
Try Optrex hay fever relief eye drops, 10ml – £6, from Tesco.
2. Cetirizine Allergy & Hay Fever Tablets
Products containing Cetirizine work to combat allergies without making you feel tired.
Superdrug’s pack of 30 tablets comes in at £5.45.
3. Hay Fever Relief Nasal Spray
For over-the-counter relief you could try Pirinase Allergy Relief Nasal Spray for Adults x 60 Sprays from Pharmacy2U, £4.98
Or for something on prescription, try Beclometasone Nasal Spray from ChemistClick, £5.49.
4. Vaseline
Dabbing a little bit of petroleum jelly around the edges of your nose works as a barrier to trap pollen before you breathe it in.
Get a 50g pot for £1.80 at Boots.
5. The Eye Doctor Allergy Hay Fever Compress
The Eye Doctor Allergy Hay Fever Compress has thermal dynamic fabric, which uses regulated evaporation to cool more rapidly.
It helps to reduce puffiness, swelling, itching, inflammation and even headaches, and comes with an adjustable comfy strap.
You can buy it at Superdrug for £8.99.
6. Throat spray
Ultra Chloraseptic Anaesthetic Throat Spray contains the active ingredient benzocaine which belongs to the group of medicines called local anaesthetics.
You can buy Ultra Chloraseptic Anaesthetic Throat Spray for £6 from Amazon