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Heartbreaking moment battered & bandaged Brit survivor of Air India disaster carries tragic brother’s coffin at funeral
THIS is the heartbreaking moment the miracle Brit lone survivor of the Air India crash carries his brother’s coffin at the funeral.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, staggered away from the plane just before it exploded, whilst all other 241 passengers – including his brother Ajay – were killed.
The battered Brit had plasters on his face and walked with a limp as he held the casket at the ceremony in Gujarat, the state where the crash happened.
Footage shows Vishwash walking solemnly at the rear of the coffin with visible cuts and bruises, surrounded by other pallbearers.
There is a constant commotion around the procession, but Vishwash appears lost in his own thoughts.
The tragic procession made its way through the streets less than a week after the plane came down.
Vishwash has been in hospital for most of that time recovering from his ordeal – and was even visited by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sitting 11A – a window seat by an emergency exit – he was flung from the Boeing 787 when it smashed down shortly after takeoff.
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I gave my garden instant privacy with a B&Q buy – it was easy to attach, will last in winter & looks super realistic
WITH summer well and truly here, many people are outside updating their gardens.
And it seems avid gardeners have found the perfect buy to give gardens a quick update and add some extra privacy to their space.
B&Q is selling a garden must-have to give you some peace and quiet while adding some extra greenery.
The Decorative Artificial Ivy Leaf Green Hedge Roll has been a hit with customers and can easily be attached to an existing fence or balcony.
Thankfully, it comes at a bargain price with a 3m x 1m roll costing just £22.99.
The fencing panel is made up of hundreds of fake ivy leaves in a deep green colour and decorates the garden, just as well as giving you privacy.
The Artificial Fence Panel is also super easy to install.
The snap hook backings can fit many different areas and are flexible, which makes mounting easier by providing a way to install on an area with Zip Ties or Nails.
It’s also perfect to create privacy with the leaves positioned on the snap hook backing to create a full look, while the snap hook backing also acts as a second layer of privacy with a beautiful leaf design.
The B&Q item also comes with a two-year guarantee and has UV protection to stop the colour of the leaves from fading in the sun.
While it can’t be purchased in stores, it can be ordered online and arrive on your doorstep within 1 – 4 working days.
Customers were quick to praise the fence screen in the reviews with many sharing images of it in their gardens.
Many praised just how expensive it looked, while others said it was sturdy enough to last through any season.
One person wrote: “I put this on my garden fence for privacy. My son said he thought it would look tacky but actually it looks really good and makes a big difference to the whole garden and very easy to attach using cables.”
Another commented: “Great product, good coverage with leaves that are fairly realistic looking. Bought 3 and very good as they can clip together and in different shapes, so good dimensions. The plastic looks sturdy enough and hopefully it will last.
“Bought these for my mum’s back garden fence. They are fantastic. Really great service from the company too,” penned a third.
How to create privacy in your garden
CREATING privacy in your garden can be achieved in a number of ways depending on your budget, and the size of your space. Here are some effective ways to enhance privacy in your garden:
1. Fencing
- Install a tall, solid wooden or vinyl fence. This is one of the most straightforward ways to gain immediate privacy. Or use lattice panels, trellis, or slatted fencing to add a decorative touch while still offering privacy.
2. Hedges and Plants
- Fast-growing evergreen shrubs or trees like Leylandii, Thuja, or Bamboo along the boundary of your garden can help with privacy. Grow a dense hedge using plants like Boxwood, Privet, or Laurel. It may take time to grow, but it provides a natural and green privacy screen. Use climbers like Ivy, Clematis, or Wisteria on fences or trellises to create a lush, green privacy barrier.
3. Outdoor Curtains
- Hang outdoor curtains around pergolas, gazebos, or patios for an easy-to-adjust privacy solution.
4. Sound Barriers
- A water fountain or small waterfall can help drown out noise, adding to the sense of privacy. Or install fencing designed to reduce noise if privacy from sound is also a concern.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “I have bought 2 of these trellises to cover my garden drive gate & fence for privacy. The quality is fantastic and fits my fences perfectly & so cheap considering the amount you get on the roll. Definitely would buy again.”
Someone else added: “I purchased 2 of these rolls to extend the height of a wall. The units have an interlocking system that makes joining the two together a breeze.
“Some of these artificial plants can look pretty poor, even though they do the job of screening. This is not the case with this product as it looks good close up and great at a distance.”
Meet the MOP… the 15-ton mega bunker buster bomb Trump will use to blow up Iran’s ‘Mount Doom’ nuke site if US joins war
A FEARSOME 15-ton mega bomb could soon be dropped to destroy Iran’s most secure underground nuke facility as the US prepares to join the war.
Donald Trump is all but poised to join Israel’s campaign of bombing Iran as they both seek to obliterate Tehran’s nuclear program.
His statements yesterday and America’s military movements give us the clearest sign the US is preparing to get involved in the Middle East.
Israel said its airstrikes on Iran will not stop until it destroys Iran’s capability of enriching uranium to weapon-grade and making a nuclear weapon.
The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant – 125 miles south of capital Tehran – is encased in steel more than 300 feet beneath solid rock and has so far escaped serious damage.
Israel’s arsenal lacks huge bunker buster bombs needed to destroy the underground enrichment facility.
Only America currently has the fearsome GBU-57 bombs capable of blitzing Fordow.
It’s a Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bomb that can penetrate deep inside the ground before blowing up.
The 15-tonne 20-foot monster bomb then explodes to obliterate enemy targets that are often hidden beneath mountains and massive layers of rocks.
Its 30,000lb weight means that its sheer kinetic force enables it to reach deeply buried targets – almost 200ft beneath the surface.
It also means only the B-2 strategic bombers currently in the US fleet are capable of dropping them.
Multiple strikes would still be needed to reach the fortified underground laboratories of Fordow, packed with centrifuge technology at the heart of Iran’s Doomsday programme.
Defence Analyst Paul Beaver told The Sun: “Israel will need literally to move a mountain to hit the plant.
“It’s protected by at least 90 metres of solid rock and has so far escaped serious damage.
“Options are to repeatedly bomb it for weeks until a breakthrough is achieved or a frontline is hit.”
Israel needs the US help to bomb Fordow, which is protected by troops and banks of Russian S-300 anti-aircraft missile batteries.
President Trump is understood to have offered the crucial strike option in a conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before Rising Lion was launched.
And as Washington prepares to join the war against Iran, a B-2 bomber strike using the GBU-57 is more likely than ever.
Bunker buster air strikes have hammered key uranium enrichment and conversion sites in Natanz and Isfahan, atomic energy watchdogs have confirmed.
Israeli officials admitted that Operation Rising Lion will not succeed unless the heavily fortified plant is taken out.
Will Trump strike Iran?
By Sayan Bose, Foreign News Reporter
DONALD Trump is all but poised to join Israel’s campaign of bombing Iran as they both seek to obliterate Tehran’s nuclear program.
It comes as Tel Aviv has been carrying out air strikes targeting various nuclear and military facilities in Tehran and other parts of Iran.
The goal, as they say, is to thwart the Iranian regime’s efforts to produce nuclear weapons.
The Trump administration previously said it had no plans to join the conflict.
However, winds in Washington began blowing the other way after Trump cut short his G7 visit in Canada and said he needed to focus on the Middle East.
And has repeatedly insisted it was not to pursue peace talks with Iran “in any way, shape or form” – a stark shift in his previous policy of striking up a nuclear deal.
Don also went on to share a slew of posts on Truth Social suggesting he may be considering strikes against Iran.
He wrote: “Our patience is wearing thin,” before calling out Tehran for an unconditional surrender.
Trump also called for an emergency situation room meeting yesterday with his top Washington aides, though details of those meetings have not yet been revealed.
But Trump’s statements, coupled with America’s military movements, suggest the US forces may soon strike Iran.
As Trump rushed back meet his National Security Council, he vowed he was chasing something “better than a ceasefire”, which will force Iran into a “complete give up”.
He refused to specify the endgame, but ominously warned: “You’re going to find out over the next two days.”
A spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry said that a US intervention in the Middle East would be “a recipe for all-out war in the region.
Meanwhile, the US military is deploying more fighter aircraft to the Middle East and extending the deployment of other warplanes as the war between Israel and Iran rages.
The Pentagon scrambled at least a dozen F-22 and F-35 fighter bombers to reinforce troops in Europe and the Middle East.
Experts said the F-22s and F-35s would most likely be used to bolster Israel’s air defence amid fears Tel Aviv could run low on its Iron Dome and interceptor missiles – the Arrow and THAAD.
At least 30 large air-to-air refuellers swooped across the Atlantic this week followed by at least a dozen F-22 Raptors and F-35 Lightning jets.
The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier is also steaming towards the Gulf to reinforce the carrier USS Carl Vinson.
The hulking $4.5billion nuclear-powered supercarrier, nicknamed Old Salt, is the flagship of the deadly Carrier Strike Group 11.
The strike group includes Carrier Air Wing Seventeen and Destroyer Squadron Nine – a potent combination of military hardware that will strike fear into Iran.
Dozens of USAF KC-135 Stratotanker refuelers and KC-46 Pegagus tankers swooped into bases in Prestwick, Scotland, Ramstein, Germany, Moron in Spain and Chania in Crete.
The KC-135s and KC-46s are designed to refuel fighter jets so they can stay airborne for longer and fly further to hit targets.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said he had ordered “the deployment of additional capabilities” to the Middle East amid spiralling fears of World War Three.
But he insisted their role was “defensive”.
Trump has also given a two-day deadline for a “REAL end” to Iran’s nuclear programme.
The US President has already warned the “full strength and might” of the military would be used if America was attacked.
He has also urged Tehran to evacuate “everyone”.
Israel’s ambassador also hinted at something big on the horizon – promising lethal “surprises” on Thursday that would dwarf its operations to date.
As Trump rushed back to meet his National Security Council, he vowed he was chasing something “better than a ceasefire”, which will force Iran into a “complete give up”.
He refused to specify the endgame, but ominously warned: “You’re going to find out over the next two days.”
Mumfluencer sobs over cruel shaming she faces daily, including how baby twins ‘would be better off without her’
AN INFLUENCER has been left sobbing while on holiday over the horrific mum-shaming she gets on a daily basis.
Brittany Miller is mum to 10-month-old twins Emiliano and Elijah, and is currently on holiday with the boys and her fiancé in Turkey.
But in a video on her TikTok page, Brittany explained that the vacation hasn’t gone to plan as both her boys have been ill.
So she did her best not to “sugar coat” the experience, as she admitted she’s been “up constantly all night long” trying to look after her poorly boys.
However, Brittany added that opening up about “how hard” the holiday has been so far has been difficult for her – because she knows it will undoubtedly lead to more mum-shaming.
Breaking down in tears, the 28-year-old said that TikTok – where she has 3.4 million followers – is “so bad” for her mental health.
“I struggle so much – every day I open the app and it’s like, ‘You’re a bad mum, you’re a s**t mum, you’re fat, you’re ugly, your kids will be better off without you’,” she shockingly revealed, adding that she receives the cruel comments “every single day of my life”.
Brittany continued to admit there’s “only so much I can physically take”, as she can’t keep hearing from people that she’s “doing such a s**t job every single day”.
But not everyone is nasty to Brittany on the social media app, as she said that those who defend her, and are “so loving and caring” towards her.
“I honestly love you all so much. You are the people that keep me on this app,” she concluded.
Comments on the video were mixed, with the majority offering their support to Brittany in the wake of her admission.
However, there were still some remarks from those who insisted that if TikTok was having such a negative impact on her mental health, she should just get rid of it completely.
“Sorry, if it drags you down, DO NOT DO IT,” one wrote.
“A private life IS A HAPPY LIFE. Fact.
“Do not bring your family onto TikTok.”
“Just delete the app. Too easy,” another urged.
“You don’t have to! Don’t open it,” a third agreed.
“I think with any job, if it’s damaging your mental health then it’s time to find a new job,” someone else said.
But other supporters of Brittany seized the opportunity to try and boost the mum’s confidence with their words.
“I’m a silent follower Brittany, but have followed you for some time,” one wrote.
“You are doing amazing and are amazing.
“Keep your head held high and keep being you.”
“Oh my god I see nothing but a good mummy to them beautiful babies,” another insisted.
“That’s awful this app has you feeling that way.”
“All these mum trolls need to get a grip, you’re just learning like anyone else being a first time mum to twins,” a third grumbled.
“This is so NORMAL,” someone else wrote.
“You should never be judged for being honest or how you live your life. Take a break.”
I flew on the world’s best airline – it felt like a hotel in the sky and even economy seats are roomy
THE best airlines in the world have been revealed for 2025 – and Qatar Airways has come out on top again.
It is the ninth time it has been named the best in more than 25 years of the annual Skytrax Awards.
Not only that, but it was also named the Best Airlines in the Middle East – and having the best business class in the world.
Qatar Airways‘ CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: “To retain this title in a highly competitive and ever-evolving global industry reflects the relentless efforts across every part of the business, from the frontline to behind the scenes, the passion and commitment of our people continue to set new standards in aviation.”
And we have been lucky enough to fly with them when travelling to Sri Lanka, stopping in Doha along the way – testing out both their business and economy classes.
I tried out their the airline’s Qsuite, the leader when it came to business class seats, being one of the first to have a sliding door (introduced in 2016).
I’ve always been a budget traveller, never understanding why someone would fork out money to get from A to B.
But, three years after flying with Qatar Airways, it is still something I talk about to friends.
It feels like a hotel room in the sky (so much so that it became a highlight of my trip – perhaps even more than some parts of the holiday itself).
While you would expect all business class seats to be amazing, I can say that they are not all made the same (with two airlines I won’t name barely being better than premium economy…)
Staff are extremely friendly, their non-alcoholic lemon and mint mocktail has a huge following online for being so delicious and I had enough movie choices to keep me busy the entire flight.
While business class is never affordable, the route from London Heathrow to Doha is an option for a special occasion spend.
Tickets can be found for around £1,800, which will be in the special Qsuite.
It is certainly a great way to end a bucket list holiday.
Perhaps controversially, the airline doesn’t have a premium economy, only offering First, Business and Economy.
But it’s not just their business class that was amazing – the Sun’s Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski also tried out the airline’s economy cabin.
She said: “Economy seats in Qatar Airways’ newer aircrafts feel much roomier than those on other airlines I’ve travelled with.
“The design is sleek and stylish and there are conveniently-placed USB ports for charging your devices, but that’s not what makes the carrier standout.
“For me, the highlight of flying Qatar Airways is the service.
“As with most Middle Eastern airlines, customer care is a step above the rest.
“Staff are diligent and eager to please, ensuring that you’re well looked after and refreshed throughout the journey.
“All in all it makes for a more comfortable experience.”
Flights in economy are much cheaper, thankfully, with routes from London to Doha from £474 return.
Here are some of our other airline reviews, including the airline with the best food.
World's Best Airlines 2025
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- Emirates
- ANA All Nippon Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Korean AIr
- Air France
- Japan Airlines
- Hainan Airlines
Bangkok Expo 2032: Student’s bold vision could transform the city
What if Thailand finally hosted a World Expo — and it happened right in the heart of Bangkok? That’s the bold vision behind Bangkok World Expo 2032, the graduation thesis of Thanakrit Kanchanaram, a student from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Architecture. His plan transforms Makkasan Station into a cutting-edge exhibition hub, making Bangkok the epicentre of innovation, …
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Love Island viewers spot moment Dejon ‘proves he’s FAKING feelings for Meg’ – did you?
LOVE Island fans think they’ve spotted the moment Dejon Noel-Williams ‘proved he’s FAKING feelings for Meg Moore’.
ITV2 viewers rushed to their keyboards after an eyebrow-raising interaction with another girl in the villa sparked fresh doubts about his intentions.
In the moment that set off alarm bells among fans, Yasmin turned to Dejon and asked: “I have a question for you, it’s a bit rogue, would you have a threesome with me and Emily?”
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.”
The flirty tone continued as the girl followed up with: “It was in my head, I had to say it. Intrusive thoughts, intrusive thoughts.”
Moments afterwards, tensions simmered as Dejon tried to have a heart-to-heart with Meg saying: “Let’s have a chat. You’re looking a bit frosty over here.”
To which he was told, “No, we’re not frosty,” and Dejon replied, “No, we’re fine.”
Meg, who had been sat with Malisha, even inched away as he sat down beside her.
Despite his attempts to play it cool, viewers weren’t convinced – especially after remembering Dejon had previously told Yasmin and Malisha that he was “very open” and accused Meg of “moving insane.”
Fans took to social media to call him out.
One wrote on X, formerly Twitter, “Oh Dejon can LIE! Because he literally told Yasmin and Malisha that he was very open and Meg has been moving insane. Get this mustard man off my screen!”
Someone else said: “Dejon is so fake [crying emoji] he switches it up depending on the day and who he’s talking to.”
Also during last night’s installment, Dejon was hit in the face by Meg.
After a romantic recoupling speech following a tense few days for the rowing couple, Meg excitedly hugged her man – and accidentally smacked him.
Dejon closed his eyes as the phone came pelting towards him and then fell back onto the firepit sofa.
It left the other islanders in hysterics with Harry looking bemused and Helena throwing her head back laughing.
It was a bit of light relief amid a nerve-wracking recoupling that came out of the blue for the stars.
Then, in a major twist, the remaining single girls Toni and Malisha were told new bombshell Harrison decides who stays and who goes home.
The beautiful girls went on separate dates with the footballer, who lives in America, before learning their fate.
But viewers were furious about being left with a cliffhanger ending.
They’ll have to wait until Wednesday night’s episode to find out who’s been dumped from the Love Island villa.
Love Island 2025 full lineup
- Harry Cooksley: A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
- Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
- Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
- Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
- Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
- Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
- Ben Holbrough: A model ready to make waves.
- Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
- Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father’s footsteps.
- Aaron Buckett: A towering 6’5” personal trainer.
- Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro.
- Antonia Laites: Love Island’s first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress.
- Rose Selway: Beauty salon owner from Devon who runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders.
- Yasmin Pettet: The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive.
- Malisha Jordan: A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell.
- Emily Moran: Bombshell Welsh brunette from the same town as Love Island 2024 alumni Nicole Samuel.
- Shea Mannings: Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side.
- Remell Mullins: Boasts over 18million likes and 500k followers on TikTok thanks to his sizzling body transformation videos.
- Harrison Solomon: Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell.
Departures:
- Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
- Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
- Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
I’m UK’s most desperate bride-to-be – I have planned my wedding, have a £2K dress but there’s one thing missing…a groom
TAKING a sip of prosecco Theresa Mahon listens intently as her date chats about his love of football and music.
As with all first dates Ads, 30, has plenty of questions for Theresa too, including the inevitable ‘tell me a fun fact about yourself.’
Theresa, 45, takes a deep breath and prepares to share the secret that sends most men running for the hills.
“I told my new man he was my first date in 13 years,” she says.
“I then dropped a bigger bombshell.
“I had already planned our wedding including everything from the castle venue, the purple colour scheme and his suit.
“I’ve even spent £2k on the dress and tiara.”
Sitting in silence, Theresa waited for her date to make his excuses, but she was in for a surprise.
“Despite being 15 years younger than me, my toyboy admirer didn’t exit stage left,” she says.
“He looked a little shocked but took it all in his stride.
“He did splutter a bit when I also revealed I’d already bought my wedding lingerie, but I was more shocked than he was.
“I’d met a man who appreciates that I’m not crazy, I’m just well organised.”
Events supervisor Theresa, 45, lives in Dublin, Ireland lives with her three sons aged 24, 18 and 14 and admits she’s been planning her big day ever since she was a teenager.
“I don’t think it weird to have planned my wedding without a man,” she says.
“It is a big job, so being prepared and planning everything down to the wedding dance and reception menu is just plain sensible.”
Despite having planned her entire wedding day, until nine months ago Theresa was single — and had not dated for 13 years.
But seven years ago Theresa decided to take the plunge – not to accept a wedding proposal or a date – but to buy her dream wedding gown.
Theresa says: “I’ve been trying on wedding dresses since I was 19.
“For me, a day out shopping was never complete without visiting a bridal shop and trying on the latest dresses.
“Standing on the pedestal with a shop assistant helping me into the latest on trend wedding dress was an amazing high that was better than sex.”
In 2019 Theresa was out shopping and spotted her dream dress.
“It was a strapless dress with a crystal bodice and a huge skirt, like Cinderella.,” she says.
“When I put it on and twirled, I knew it was ‘the dress’… I loved the feel of fabric and how special it made me feel.
“I told the assistant I didn’t yet have a groom, she was shocked but I was not ashamed.”
Theresa paid £1,000 for her dream dress and another £120 on a veil. To complete the look, In January 2019 she ordered crystal-encrusted shoes from America for £250.
Since then, she’s bought wedding lingerie and a special wedding bag taking her total spend to £2000.
“I’ve been saving for my wedding for a year and used credit cards to pay for the dress, so I was £700 in debt but have now paid that off,” she says.
“Every time I open my wardrobe and see the white dress I’ll get married in, I get a flash of excitement,” she says.
“I’m convinced it won’t be long till I will be walking down the aisle.”
Growing up Thersa admits as a child she loved to dress up in big white bedsheets and pretend she was Cinderella.
At school, Theresa had boyfriends, then when she began work at her local Tesco aged 19 she fell in love for the first time.
She says: “I met Greg* and we fell for each other.
“We had been dating for a year when I was pregnant. I thought Greg would then propose — but instead he left me.”
I became ‘married to the plan’ not married to the man until I could find a fella who understood me
Theresa Mahon
Theresa brought up their son now 24, as a single mum, crushed that her dream of becoming a bride hadN’T been realised.
When she was 22, she then began dating Tom*, 38. The couple went on to have two boys, aged 18 and 14.
She says: “He knew I wanted a big wedding; I talked about it non-stop, but he didn’t want to rush into it.
“It caused arguments, and we ended up breaking up after six years in December 2010.”
Since then, Theresa admits she’s been trying to find a real man, mature enough to settle down.
She says: “I was so angry with my past two men for leaving me, I decided I wasn’t going to wait any more and I would just go ahead and plan my wedding.”
“I became ‘married to the plan’ not married to the man until I could find a fella who understood me and wasn’t scared of commitment.”
While Theresa’s approach might seem unusual she is not alone.
A Interflora survey found six in ten or 60% single women have already planned aspects of their wedding – including choosing the dress they will wear and the flowers they will carry on their big day.
The study found millions of women – who are still looking for Mr Right – have researched elements such as churches, flowers, reception venues, bridesmaid’s dresses and the car which will take them to the church.
The rise of social media has only encouraged the trend of single women being married to the plan.
According to Mashable and TheKnot.com, a whopping 70 percent of Pinterest users admitted to having pinned wedding-related content before they’re even engaged—or necessarily dating someone.
Wedding site Zola includes a section specifically for people not yet proposed to so they can start browsing and creating plans without being engaged.
Other sites like TheKnot.com have a special “Not engaged yet” forum.
Theresa says: “I know I am addicted to weddings, but I know other women secretly share my obsession.
“I have Pinterest boards but for me scrapbooks offer a real keepsake of my love of weddings and commitment to my big day.
“I started small, filling scrapbooks with fabric swatches, dress designs and sample menus. I upgraded to a spreadsheet to record lists and budgets.
“I couldn’t stop. I sometimes spend up to four hours a day doing various things for my wedding day.”
It isn’t just the dress that Theresa has settled on, but the venue too.
“I knew I needed to know my venue. I spent hours scouring the internet for venues that looked like Cinderella’s castle,” she says.
“That’s when I found Lough Eske Castle, near Donegal. I booked a tour in May 2016 and fell in love with it.
Wedding Guest Outfit Etiquette
If you're struggling to decided on a dress to see you through wedding season, here's a few rules on what not to wear so you don't get in trouble.
- Folklore says that wearing red at a wedding means you slept with the groom.
- Casual attire like jeans and flip flops should always be avoided.
- Any colour that could be picked up as white or cream – even if it’s not.
- Most would agree that your cleavage needs to be covered.
- Wearing white is a massive no-no if you’re not the bride.
“I have chosen the wedding package I want and even had meetings with the castle’s staff about my plans. I go there every few months.
“Then I started viewing glass carriages for transport and found a horse-drawn one I’m going to book.”
Theresa’s wedding colours are white-and-purple theme, and she has started shopping for bridesmaids’ dresses.
“I found one I loved, so I bought one and took it to a seamstress who is going to make more of them when I set a date,” she says.
“I’ve planned white tulips, and carnations with a single pink rose in the centre for the bouquets and have bought lots of purple ribbon to tie around the chairs.”
The mum of three also has a menu planned and says its top notch.
“It includes carrot and coriander soup to start, turkey and roasted veg for the main course and profiteroles for dessert,” she says.
Extreme planner Theres has picked out the first song -A Thousand Years, the lullaby by Christina Perri which features in Twilight.
“And yes, I have planned the honeymoon – it will be in Disneyland,” admits the Cinderella obsessed bride.
“I will always listen to my grooms input. He will get a chance to change something as long as he makes a good argument for it.”
The budget so far is £25,000 but with the cost of living Theresa admits it will have to go up.
She also hopes her eventual groom will contribute towards the total.
Theresa has even got her wedding party on board.
I won’t tempt fate, but he may be a keeper
Theresa Mahon
In 2016 Theresea picked her three bridesmaids, all good friends, so they could help her plan.
“At first, they were shocked, thinking I’d found a secret fiance, but when I said I didn’t have one they just rolled their eyes but agreed,” Theresa says.
Theresa’s mum and dad were not convinced, however.
“My parents are less supportive,” she admits.
“They worry I’ll miss a potential husband because I’m too busy planning a wedding. They think I’ll scare men off.”
However, a year ago, Theresa’s ‘dating intuition’ paid off when Ads, 30 who she met at an events conference, asked her out.
“I’m 45 and he’s 15 years younger than me. He became a great friend, and we’d always have a laugh,” she says.
“Then in October last year he asked me out for a coffee at a local cafe.
“After 13 years of not dating it was terrifying. I thought I’d come off as a cougar.
“But we clicked and have been dating ever since. He’s even talking about taking me to meet his parents overseas.
“He didn’t laugh at my extreme wedding planning, his take is refreshing, and I won’t tempt fate, but he may be a keeper.”
Premier League TV games revealed: Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea among televised opening day fixtures
THE Premier League 2025/26 fixture list has been revealed, along with the opening weekend game times.
Top-flight English football will return after the summer break with champions Liverpool taking on Bournemouth.
With a record number of at least 267 games due to be televised this season, with 215 – or 80 per cent – being covered by Sky Sports, the curtain raiser has been pencilled in for 8pm on Friday, August 15.
And that is only the first out of a cracking round of matches.
The early kick-off on Saturday has a tasty offering of Aston Villa against Newcastle.
That will be broadcast live on TNT Sports, in what could be an early six-pointer in the race for the Champions League places.
There are four games under the 3pm blackout: Brighton v Fulham, Nottingham Forest v Brentford, Sunderland v West Ham and Tottenham v Burnley.
Sky Sports then pick up broadcasting duties again as Wolves host Manchester City at 5:30pm.
Pep Guardiola’s side could be playing that game just over a month after their involvement in the Club World Cup if they reach the July 15 final.
As Sunday rolls around, fans are in for a real Super Sunday treat with two potential clashes.
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The 2pm showing will see Chelsea host FA Cup winners Crystal Palace, starting a run of FOUR London derbies for Enzo Maresca’s Blues.
But the real headline act of the weekend comes in the 4:30pm kick-off, with a heavyweight bout at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Arsenal.
According to Opta Analyst, the Red Devils and Gunners have the toughest set of opening fixtures out of any teams.
Man Utd’s opening five sees them take on Fulham and Burnley before a Manchester derby at the Etihad and hosting Chelsea, which gives them a rating of 94.6 in Opta’s Team Rating equation.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s run of Leeds at home, Liverpool away and Nottingham Forest and Man City at home, gives them a ranking of 94.
The first weekend of the season rounds out with an 8pm Monday match up between newly-promoted Leeds and Everton.
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