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Love Island fix row as fans say ‘it’s obvious’ who Harrison is picking after he ‘gives away’ who he’s sending home

LOVE Island has found itself in a fix row as fans claim “it’s obvious” who bombshell Harrison will pick, and who he’s sending home.

Last night’s explosive episode saw the new Islander faced with choosing between Toni and Malisha, after they both found themselves single in the latest recoupling.

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Love Island bombshell Harrison has a HUGE decision to make on tonight’s show[/caption]
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He must decide if he wants to couple up with out of Toni and Malisha – with the single lady being dumped[/caption]
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Fans think they know who the new Islander will pick[/caption]

They both then went on a date with new bombshell Harrison, who would ultimately decide who will return to the villa and who will be going home.

Viewers watched as the footballer sat down to meet both of the girls.

After watching both dates play out, fans immediately picked up on a HUGE clue who Harrison is going to chose to couple up with, and who will be dumped from the villa.

During his date with Toni, it was revealed that they both attended the same college in Florida, which fans think make it “obvious” he is going to pick her.

Viewers also picked up on the fact that they had “more chemistry” than he had with Malisha, and said this “gave away” who he will choose.

Plus, before going in the villa, Harrison said he found “American girls more attractive than British ones” – and Toni is from the US.

Fans immediately headed to X/Twitter to share their theory, with one saying: “They set up Malisha omg sending in a guy who lives in America and likes American girls wtf #LoveIsland.”

“Lives in Miami? This is our guy for Toni #LoveIsland,” said another.

This one tweeted: “I feel like his date with Toni went a bit smoother than with Malisha and they obvs have a better connection but who knows…”

Another said: “He has way more chemistry with Toni plus he loves American girls and they went too the same college – so obvious.”

Meanwhile, fans were also equally unimpressed that the show had ended on a cliffhanger.

This means they now have to wait until tonight to find out who Harrison chooses, and who gets dumped.

Again, venting on social media, one person penned: “WTF is that ending Love Island.”

Another added: “Aye aye aye I wanted to see his decision on today’s episode! Editors! Producers!”

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Fans are convinced he will pick Toni tonight[/caption]

A third shared: “I hate the way this show ends some times. Why does it end like that???”

A fourth remarked: “Harrison will obviously go for Toni …we know how this goes.”

While a fifth chimed in: “Itv you give a whole hour of nothing and ends the episode like this?”

“I REALLY HOPE HE PICKS TONI”, another commented.

It comes as The Sun revealed hunky footballer and model Harrison would be the latest bombshell.

A source said: “Harrison couldn’t arrive in the villa at a better time as all the promising, early couples are looking fractured and it’s looking likely he’ll have heads swivelling.”

Harrison played soccer at the University of New Hampshire but back home played in defence for Derby County’s youth side.

Love Island airs on ITV2 and ITVX.

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.

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Brit mum in car chase & thrown in JAIL in Turkey after smashing hotel shower while celebrating boyfriend’s new teeth

A BRITISH mum says she has been “trapped” in Turkey for almost seven weeks after smashing a hotel shower screen on a drunken night out.

Georgia Harrison, 32, claims hotel staff chased her to the airport before she was arrested and stung with a £15,000 bill.

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Georgia Harrison and partner Arron Tighe were arrested while heading to the airport
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Georgia admitted she made the ‘worst mistake of her life’ after smashing a shower screen
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The cleaner, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, admitted she had made the “worst mistake of my life” but said she needs to get back home to be with daughter Poppy, 12.

Georgia and partner Arron Tighe, 32, flew to Antalya on May 2 and were due to leave on May 7.

But as they celebrated Arron’s new veneers, Georgia downed vodka and cocktails before accidentally shattering a glass screen in the hotel bathroom.

She thinks the booze mixed with prescribed antipsychotic medication caused her to black out.

Georgia told The Sun: “I don’t even remember it but I smashed the screen.”

Panicked, the couple left the Lexia Hotel the following morning and got a cab to the airport to fly back to the UK.

Georgia said their taxi was blocked in by three cars before the worried cab driver called the police, who then arrested them.

A hellish ordeal then erupted as they were put in a prison cell and questioned without a lawyer.

The mum-of-one said she refused to answer questions until she had a British-speaking lawyer, which led to her being accused of resisting arrest.

Georgia was then hauled into court after being left in a “cell with 300 men” and was banned from leaving the country until she coughs up £15,000 for the hotel.

She said: “I’m trapped, I don’t have £15,000.

“I’ve paid my lawyer, paid for hotels, I’ve paid for my rent back home. I’ve tried loads of ways to get out but I’m getting nowhere. I’m at a brick wall.

“I know I’ve done wrong but it’s killing me. I need to get home for my daughter. She rings me and asks when I’m coming home. It’s heartbreaking.

“There’s nothing I can do to change it, it’s horrible.”

Georgia has been in contact with the British Embassy in Turkey, which told her they are unable to help lift the travel ban.

But in fear of indefinitely being held, Georgia has tried other means of leaving the country including trying to get a boat to Greece.

Each time, a passport check has stopped her.

She added: “I need to get home to my child now.

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The mum said she is desperate to get home to her 12-year-old daughter
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“My lawyer said to wait until it goes to trial, but it’s waiting until then. We have no idea when they could be.

“I can’t afford to keep living here. I’ve sat in silence for more than six weeks but I’ve suffered and nothing’s changing.”

Her sister has set up a GoFundMe page in a bid to raise £9,000 to help get the mum back to the UK.

Georgia said: “I can’t even click on it because I’m so ashamed.

“But I don’t know what else to do.

“My lawyer sent a surveyor to the hotel who said the damage is worth no more than £1,000 and that’s with labour.

“My lawyer offered £3,000 to settle but they’ve refused it.

“I just want to get home.”

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‘I didn’t like what happened’ – Pep Guardiola in dig at Kyle Walker decision as four-man Man City captain group chosen

PEP GUARDIOLA aimed a dig at Kyle Walker after revealing his four-man captaincy group.

The Manchester City boss confirmed his new set of skippers for the 2025-26 season.

Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, speaks with Kyle Walker during a match.
Pep Guardiola took a subtle swipe at Kyle Walker over the Manchester City captaincy
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It comes after the shambles last year which saw the players pick Kyle Walker – only for the full-back to quit the club midway through the season to join AC Milan on loan.

Guardiola admitted he was not pleased with how the situation unfolded.

So this time around, he has taken matters into his own hands and appointed his captains – rather than let the squad choose.

With Walker’s set to leave and part-time captain Kevin De Bruyne released, Guardiola has opted for Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland as his leadership quartet.

Guardiola explained: “I’m the manager. This season, for the first time in my career, I decided it would be my captain.

“I didn’t like what happened last season and I decided this season who will represent the team.

“Sometimes I want to be the boss, and this season I decided to do it, so I chose the four captains and at the end of the Club World Cup, maybe we will choose one or two more.”

Pressed on Haaland’s promotion aged just 24, Guaridola added: “He’s so young, right, but he has to start to learn what it means to be a captain, because he will be here, hopefully, for many, many years, and that’s why, sooner or later, he will take that position as the first one.

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“I think when you have Bernardo, you have Ruben, and you have Rodri, plus Gundogan, they have been unbelievable captains for us, he will learn.

“He’s incredibly respected, he’s an important figure for us.

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“Thinking about the future of this club, he has to start to learn what does it mean to be a captain.”

Haaland could take the armband during the Club World Cup, with City beginning their campaign against Wydad on Wednesday.

But one man who won’t be involved is Jack Grealish.

The £100m record signing was left out of the squad for the United States with his City future in doubt.

Guardiola revealed it was decided it was best that Grealish “didn’t come here” as he looks to resolve his future – and gave the playmaker advice on how to reignite his stagnating career.

SunSport revealed Napoli have joined Newcastle, Bayer Leverkusen and Everton in the race for Grealish’s signature.

Should he end up at Everton, he may well be reunited with Walker.

SunSport also told how the right-back has agreed a one-year deal at the Hill Dickson Stadium – after Milan opting against making his loan switch permanent.

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Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias are among the City captains for 2025-26[/caption]
Manchester City's Rodri and Bernardo Silva training.
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Rodri and Bernardo Silva complete the leadership quartet[/caption]

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Mobland star is a nepo-baby with a famous dad and A-list siblings – can you guess who?

ONE of the rising stars of the latest TV blockbuster Mobland is a secret nepo-baby.

The actress in question has begun playing the role of Tom Hardy’s on-screen daughter, Gina Da Souza, in the popular new series.

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This actress is a secret nepo-baby – but do you know her famous dad and siblings?[/caption]
Teddie Allen as Gina Da Souza in Mobland.
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She is currently playing Gina in MobLand[/caption]
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The rising star is the latest in her family to achieve fame[/caption]

But she is unlikely to have been fazed working with such a huge star having grown-up with plenty of famous faces in her own home.

The 19-year-old’s dad is a famous actor whilst she counts a Game of Thrones star as a brother and a UK pop legend with plenty of number ones as her sister – but do you know who she is?

Britain’s newest nepo-baby is in fact Teddie Allen.

She is the daughter of Keith Allen and the sister to Alfie and Lily.

Smile singer Lily is arguably the most famous of the Allen clan thanks to her glittering global music career.

She rose to fame in 2006 with her chart-topping album, Alright, Still, and quickly rose up the ranks to become one of music’s biggest stars.

Lily, 38, has since released a total of four albums, has toured the globe alongside artists such as Miley Cyrus, played at Glastonbury and even carved out a stage career as an actress.

More recently, she has become a podcaster too thanks to her BBC show with TV presenter pal and fellow nepo-baby, Miquita Oliver, the daughter of TV chef, Andi Oliver.

Whereas brother Alfie had his big break in the hit TV show, Game of Thrones.

He played Theon Greyjoy in each of the programme’s series from start to finish.

37-year-old Alfie has also enjoyed roles in John Wick and JoJo Rabbit.

Rising star Teddie has already opened up on her nepo-baby status by admitting that as a child she was regularly the one to take snaps of her famous relatives with their fans when they were stopped out on the street.

Discussing growing up as part of the Allen clan, Teddie previously told The Sunday Times: “When I was at junior school, older girls started asking me if my mum and dad were on telly or if Lily Allen was my sister. That feels a bit weird when you’re little. 

“When we were out shopping people would run up to my dad and call him ‘a legend’ or ‘a hellraiser’. If they wanted a selfie it was usually me that ended up taking it. 

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Popstar Lily is her older sister[/caption]
Keith Allen as Gaz in EastEnders.
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Her father is Keith Allen[/caption]
Alfie Allen at the Emmy Awards.
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Whilst actor Alfie is also related to Teddie[/caption]

“I wanted to say, ‘You might think he’s a legend and a hellraiser, but did you know that he calls me into the living room to get the TV remote from the coffee table because he’s too lazy to get off the armchair?”

“As I got older it all started to make sense. I’d see pictures of him with Alex James from Blur or Jennifer Saunders, Neneh Cherry. There’s a picture of me in the kitchen with Shaun Ryder from the Happy Mondays.”

Teddie continued to the publication: “Then there’s Alfie and Lily. I used to love going to Lily’s house because she had a swimming poolNick Grimshaw was there one day and taught me how to dive.

“Foolishly, when I was about 11, I started googling my family and wish I hadn’t. There was even some horrible stuff about me, saying how awful my name was.

“I didn’t know these people, so what’s it got to do with them?”

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Alfie Allen in Game of Thrones.
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Alfie rose to fame on Game of Thrones[/caption]
Lily Allen at the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner.
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Lily has had countless UK hits[/caption]
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Lily pictured with hers and Teddie’s father, Keith[/caption]

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King Charles up for Royal Ascot revenge after ‘stinker’ on day one as ‘fast improving’ horse is smashed into favourite

KING CHARLES is back for Royal Ascot revenge after a ‘stinker’ on day one.

The monarch’s horse Rainbows Edge has been smashed into 7-2 favourite for the Kensington Palace Stakes at 5.35pm.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Royal Ascot.
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King Charles suffered a ‘stinker’ on day one when his well-backed horse Reach High got trapped in a pocket and couldn’t get out – despite being backed into favourite[/caption]

King Charles and Camilla looked like they’d be celebrating a Royal success on day one with Reaching High.

But the historic horse, bred by his late mum Queen Elizabeth II, suffered a ‘stinker’ in the closing stages under Ryan Moore.

The world’s best jockey was trapped in a pocket on the Willie Mullins-trained 11-4 favourite and couldn’t get out.

It meant one of the biggest gambles of the meeting could finish only ninth in the Ascot Stakes.

Rainbows Edge, a four-year-old filly trained by father-son duo John & Thady Gosden, hopefully won’t have such problems under two-time champion jockey William Buick.

She has been backed in from 9-2 for the mile contest worth £57,000 to the winner and arrives in blistering form after winning at Ascot last time out.

In fact, she has only lost once in four races, and even they, at Salisbury in August last year, she finished second.

Templegate's verdict on the King's favourite

By Steve Mullen (Templegate)

There’s every chance of a Royal winner thanks to Rainbows Edge who could well be the proverbial Group horse lurking in a handicap.

She has earned top weight after an impressive victory over course and distance last time.

That was just her fourth run so there should be a lot more to come from William Buick’s mount.

The big danger looks like being Arolla.

This improving daughter of Kingman made a cracking return when second to the smart Jabaara in a Musselburgh Listed race earlier this month and now drops into handicap company off a perfectly fair mark of 100.

My fancy stayed on eye-catchingly from off the pace.

With the strong gallop expected to suit her hold-up style, she can pounce late under top Irish jockey Colin Keane.

And the trainers are in top form after their stable star, Field Of Gold, routed rivals with a devastating victory in the St James’s Palace Stakes, the big race on day one.

Rainbows Edge, just like Reaching High, was bred by her late Majesty and Gosden Snr has been delighted with her rapid progress, saying: “She’s a very game filly. She’s got a great attitude and up to a mile and a quarter would be her best trip.”

The King, whose only Ascot win was Desert Hero’s emotional victory in 2023, is set to attend every day of the five-day festival after The Sun revealed he was surprised at how much he enjoyed the occasion.

He had taken over his mum Queen Elizabeth II’s stable of horses. She had more than 20 Royal Ascot winners during her 70-year reign.

Earlier, Charles had written in the official racecard: “Having experienced the thrill of victory at Royal Ascot ourselves in 2023, we can only wish all those competing this week the very best of luck and that everyone watching has a most enjoyable five days.”

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Love Island star confirms split from girlfriend AGAIN – as she focuses on sexy new career

JACK Fincham has confirmed he and Chloe Brockett have split AGAIN as she focuses on her sexy new career. 

The on/off reality stars got back together for a seventh time just weeks ago but Jack, 34, has now revealed it’s all over. 

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Jack has confirmed he and Chloe have split again
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He told fans this summer is all about boxing and working hard
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Meanwhile Chloe is focusing on her sexy new career
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Love Island star Jack was asked during an Instagram Q&A if he and former Towie star Chloe, 24, are together. 

He replied: “No. It’s a single summer of boxing and working as hard as I can.” 

The couple appeared to be back on when they both shared snaps from a day out to a flower market earlier this month. 

Days later they were pictured together as they went for a walk in Essex. 

Since leaving Towie in 2023, Chloe has pursued a career sharing steamy content on OnlyFans – and most recently looked incredible as she posed in red lacy lingerie

She previously took to Instagram to brand her situation with Love Island winner Jack “embarrassing”. 

She said: “I’m well aware of how embarrassing my situation has been for the last year. 

“Anyone who’s been involved in a relationship like that will know that it’s tedious, tiring and a constant revolving door of the same s***.

“Even I was embarrassed the most recent time I was pictured out with this person and wanted this person around me.”

In April Jack and Chloe split for the sixth time in two years as he moved out of the home they shared.

Shortly afterwards, Chloe revealed on social media she’d snapped up her own place.

And an insider told us the couple were using the time apart to decide on their future together.

The source said: “They’ve both been through a tough time lately and are trying to figure out if they’re better together or apart.”

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Heatwave to start from TODAY with Ireland to sizzle in ‘glorious’ 24C heat as Met Eireann pinpoint four warmest areas

IRELAND is set for a heatwave from today with temperatures soaring to 24C in a “glorious day”.

The conditions are set to last well into next week with temperatures only getting warmer as time progresses.

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It will get very warm tomorrow[/caption]
Ireland temperature map showing temperatures in Celsius.
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But real heatwave conditions will start from today[/caption]

Today will be a dry and warm day with “good sunshine” beaming across the country.

Met Eireann have promised temperatures are set to reach 20C to 22C country wide and that some places could even be looking at 23C to 24C temperatures.

In northern and northwestern parts it will be slightly cooler with some rain and cloud possible.

Even here, temperatures will still be up as high as 18C.

Alan O’Reilly of Ireland’s Weather Channel also weighed in on the sunny conditions expected for today.

The weather expert said on X: “Some showers in the Northwest but further South it is going to be a glorious day.”

Tonight it will remain mild at 12C and lingering cloud and drizzle will clear.

The real heatwave conditions will get underway on Thursday and Friday with temperatures up to 26C “or higher” in parts according to Met Eireann.

Meteorologist Cathal Nolan of Ireland’s Weather Channel outlined exactly what can be expected from the summer heat blast.

He explained: “Thursday and Friday will be both very warm or locally hot days with temperatures generally reaching between 23C to 26C, but locally reaching up to 27C or even 28C in prolonged spells of sunshine or areas northwest of high ground.”

The weather expert also revealed when we will start to see a change in our weather.

He said: “The weekend remains very warm but increasingly humid with some models indicating a risk of thunderstorms developing through Saturday as a trough emerges from the Bay of Biscay, something we’ll be keeping a close eye on.

“Thereafter the ECMWF keeps things warm or very warm but humid until next Wednesday, whereas the GFS shows a breakdown occurring late on Sunday.

“Either way, we have some very pleasant summer conditions ahead of us through this week.”

Even on Thursday night temperatures will not drop below 16C in clear and dry conditions.

Deirdre Lowe, Meteorologist with Met Eireann, has been able to pinpoint exactly where the best conditions will hit.

She explained: “Temperatures reaching the mid 20s or higher in the midlands, west and north.”

WEEKEND OUTLOOK

As weather experts warned there is a possibility of some thunderstorms over the weekend amid the very humid weather.

Cloud and sunny spells with a scattering of showers will kickstart Saturday.

The chance of some of those heavy or thundery downpours will feed up from the south as the day progresses.

However, even with those conditions temperatures will still remain very warm at 23C.

On Sunday then a mix of cloud and sunny spells with a few showers are expected.

It will be “a bit fresher” with highest temperatures of 16C to 21C in moderate westerly breezes.

Current indications do suggest temperatures will rise back up slightly to 23C on Monday.

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Hot weather could last in to next week
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Damien Duff channels Roy Keane while rubbishing supposed drawback of Shelbourne’s European journey

ALL news is local.

So the pitting of Shelbourne and Linfield against each other in a Champions League qualifier could be viewed in a number of ways.

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Linfield are managed by Northern Ireland legend David Healy[/caption]
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Duff has turned out to be as uncompromising a figure as his longtime Ireland teammate[/caption]

The most obvious is a clash between the league winners from either side of the border, competing to be known as All-Ireland champions, even if it is a title for which Linfield cares little.

Damien Duff said: “It’s a brilliant day for everyone at the football club, especially for those who have been through the dark times.

“Players and staff watched the draw together and there is already a great buzz at the prospect of an All-Ireland derby.”

It is also a tussle between two former Dundalk team-mates, Shels’ Sean Gannon and Chris Shields of Linfield, although both are suspended for the first leg.

In Scotland, it was being framed as a contest between teams led by ‘Celtic and Rangers heroes’. 

David Healy had six months at Ibrox as a player which was long enough to win an SPL title and League Cup.

Duff spent 17 months as a coach at Celtic during which time the club won two league titles, a Scottish Cup and a League Cup.

Born just five months apart in 1979, the tie could be defining in the coaching career of both famed former internationals.

Healy’s first experience of European football as a manager was a 2-1 aggregate defeat to Cork City in 2016. He fell agonisingly short of leading Linfield into the group stages of the Conference League in 2022.

His side led Latvia’s RFS 2-0 in the first leg but lost a penalty shoot-out in Belfast after conceding an own goal in stoppage time at the end of extra-time.

Duff’s came last season when they edged past St Joseph’s of Gibraltar before being outclassed by FC Zurich.

Healy is regularly mentioned in dispatches for club jobs across the water. Duff would be, had he not made it clear he has no interest in uprooting.

But negotiating the first round of the Champions League – and making group-stage football a realistic proposition – might have a few more willing to test his resolve.

For now, though, he said he will relish the extra demands Europe’s premier competition will bring, believing the complaints of others about a congested fixture list are a relic of the League’s part-time past.

Duff said: “League of Ireland teams are like ‘ugh’ but we’re going to have to deal with it and lads are going to have to get their head around it. I dealt with it for 15, 16, 20 years.

“But I still always have that. ‘I have to go again?’… yeah, you do. It’s your f***ing job and it’s the best days of your life, playing football.

“That’s up to lads looking after themselves, recovering, putting in the best account of themselves and us as a staff trying to be wise and pick the right team at the right time.”

OTHER OUTLOOK

The argument from other coaches is that so much goes into preparing for a European tie – particularly a higher-ranked opponent – that fitting in domestic fixtures reduces your chance of success.

But Duff shrugged: “It’s just a mentality thing. The big teams all around Europe, they play on a Wednesday and they’re up for the game but they’re up for it again on the weekend. 

“It’s absolutely alien, I get that, to our lads but it’s something that I’ll try to hammer home and it’s something that I’ve hammered at them or aimed at them for years gone by.

“It’s not just the Europe thing. ‘Oh, Friday, we have to go again Monday. Oh, I’m tired’, You’re not tired.

“They’re all young boys. A lot of them are still living at home with their mammies getting their washing done, their cooking done.

“You can sleep 20 hours a day if you want to. All I want to see you for is 90 minutes. So to be able to only attack mentally two games a week isn’t an elite mindset for me.

“It’s just an excitement. So you can sleep when you’re dead, I guess.”

Shels are due to host Linfield on either Tuesday July 8 or Wednesday July 9 with the return leg in Belfast the following week

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The no-nonsense tips that made Kim Woodburn the original Cleanfluencer, plus the 10-minute method that brought her fame

KIM WOODBURN has made us laugh, cry, and get our act together when it comes to cleaning.

The TV personality and cleaning whizz has given us much-needed life advice over the years, which is even more appreciated after the sad news of her passing away earlier this week.

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kim Woodburn has tragically passed away at the age of 83[/caption]
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Here, we look back at her top cleaning tips[/caption]
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The TV personality has helped the nation keep their homes clean for decades[/caption]

The 83-year-old is reported to have passed away from a short illness, leaving her husband and friends heartbroken.

Kim rose to fame in Channel 4‘s hit series How Clean is Your House where she showed people how to really keep their house in order.

Here, we look back on her 11 no-nonsense tips for a spick and span home that she previously shared with Fabulous.

Clean as you go

Now listen, lazy bones. If you put a drink back in the fridge and it falls over, you think you’ll get back to it tomorrow. Oh no, you don’t – clean it up it right away! It takes seconds to clean things up as you go. You’ve no need to make a song and dance about it.

Steam your shower walls

You know those little steamers you can buy to steam your kitchen floors? What they don’t tell you is they are perfect for cleaning your shower walls, too. They are as light as a feather and it cleans the tiles up a treat.

Use old towels to clean your oven

All the old towels you’ve got, never throw them out, my loves – cut them into strips. They’re rough and ready. Dip them in some warm soapy water with a bit of bicarbonate of soda to clean your oven.

Hot wash your sheets

All sorts of things fall off our bodies, especially if you’re very hairy. Put your sheets on a hot wash at least once a week, no lower than 60 degrees, or 80 degress if you can. You’re lying on them, dear, doing all sorts. You might be a very passionate person.

Sack off your sponge

Don’t use a sponge to wash up – they are filthy. You need a flat cloth or a dish-washing brush so if there’s any dirt in there you can rinse it under the tap. But a sponge, my loves – they’re the most unhygienic.

Shop around

The Pound Shop have some extremely cheap cleaners. There’s no excuse for anyone to say they can’t afford them. There are so many choices, so hunt around. If not, use lots of vinegar and warm water to clean the windows. It does a super job – it’s the old remedy.

So long, shoes

You go out in your shoes down the road and there’s dog pee that you step in or spit on the pavement. Make sure you have a good, rough carpet so when you stand on it, rub your shoes. You only have to pick up that rug and bang it on the outside wall – my God, you’ll go blind.

Deep clean your fridge

Once every couple of months, take all your fridge out – it takes five minutes. Get a nice towelling cloth and some warm water. Dip it in bicarb and lovie, it’s spotless. Do not leave your fridge for more than two months. When you start going over that, my loves – by God, you’re asking for trouble.

Toaster terror

Take out the tray at the bottom of your toaster at least once a week. Whip out an old newspaper and thump that toaster and the crumbs all come out. Then roll up the paper, dear, and throw it away. People say: “Oh, my toaster smells of burning.” Yes, it’s year-old breadcrumbs you lazy pigs.

Filter fail

If you’ve got a vacuum, do yourself a favour and clean the filters. You see people run a vacuum up and down the rug, but it’s not picking anything up. Does it not occur to you that the filter’s full? Use your common sense.

10 minute method

Kim has also shared her hack for making cleaning tasks a bit easier with the Express.

Clean as you go and throw as you go. If you do that you can’t go wrong. If you let it build then you have a huge task ahead of you. It only takes a small amount of time. Ten minutes every day and you can keep everything manageable

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The handheld, rechargeable fans being sold at a ‘very good price’ that have shoppers racing to their nearest retail park

THEY’RE a godsend when it comes to trying to get some sleep on a hot night.

But sticky temperatures can prove a problem when you leave the comfort of your cool home and head out.

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Shoppers are racing to Currys to nab this handheld, rechargeable fan for £3.99[/caption]
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The fans are a “godsend” in the heat, and are described as a “personal cooling companion”[/caption]

So it’s no wonder shoppers are racing to nab a personal handheld fan, described as a “personal cooling companion”, for just £3.99.

Sally took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook to share her find, posting a snap of the Status 3″ rechargeable black handheld fan.

“I don’t know if this a good deal but I’ve been to Currys and these Status handheld fans were only £3.99 each,” she wrote alongside the picture.

“They are USB rechargeable as well!”

In addition, the fan – “built for breezy convenience” – has three speeds, a USB-C rechargeable battery, and an overcharge safety feature.

It also comes with a dock, so you can stand it up on your desk or bedside table as well as holding it.

And in the comments section on the Facebook post, people insisted the fan is one worth getting.

“That’s good, I got this last year – it was £9.99!” one wrote.

“For anyone that wants to know there is loads in the Coventry one,” another said.

As a third called it a “very good price”, someone else said: “I have one of these and they are extremely good.

“That’s a good price for them as well!”

“That’s a brilliant price,” another added.

“I paid £14.99 for two from Amazon and I thought that was a bargain.”

“Good price and brilliant – I’ve had one for years,” someone else gushed.

“I’ve got one. I got it from B&M a couple of years ago and I think they are really good,” another said.

Someone else admitted they’d paid £9 for the same fan in Dunelm, while another insisted they “need one for Disney”.

Five ways to keep your kids cool in the heat

IT can be really difficult - and costly - to keep kids cool when it's hot outside. But Fabulous Digital Senior Reporter and mum-of-two Sarah Bull shares five ways to help, and they won't break the budget either.

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.

However, others said that the fans with the spray feature are better for a trip to somewhere like Florida.

“Spray ones are great,” another added.

“I bought one in Florida still works now after 13 years, also got one from Home Bargains.”

“Yeah we got one when my Mrs was last pregnant – it was a godsend in the summer heat,” a third commented.

The positive reviews kept on coming on the Dunelm website, as one person wrote: “Brilliant fans and can be left on e.g. a desk.

“And has three settings!”

“Does what it says, powerful fan, I would recommend,” another added.

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