BILLIE JEAN KING has told Wimbledon to change its strict dress code.

The all-white outfits at the Championships date back to the tournament’s first edition, all the way back in 1877.

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The all-white outfit rule is synonymous with Wimbledon[/caption]

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Paula Badosa and Katie Boulter wore identical kits for their Wimbledon match[/caption]

In 1963, the All England Club officially introduced the law that players must be dressed in predominantly white.

These days, the ruling is very clear that clothes must be white, not off-white or cream, with a maximum 1cm trim of colour.

Roger Federer was given a ticking off by Wimbledon in 2013 when his trainers had orange soles and was told to change his footwear.

Andre Agassi boycotted the tournament for three years over the policy and Nick Kyrgios fell foul of fines for his red cap and trainers on the hallowed turf.

Wimbledon did relax the rules in 2023 to allow women to wear coloured undershorts.

White was chosen for various reasons including keeping cool but also its history of elitism because it showed households had the resources to keep clothes clean.

But King – one of the founders of the WTA Tour and a huge campaigner for women and women’s tennis for decades – is calling for a big shake-up for another reason.

Suggestions have been made for tennis to do more to avoid kit clashes to help fans watching on TV distinguish who is who – similar to ‘home’ and ‘away’ kits in many sports.

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And six-time Wimbledon winner King, 61, told the Daily Telegraph the all-white dress code is a “total mistake”.

She said: “There’s a match that comes on, you sit down, and you look – let’s say it’s television – who’s who? 

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“Tennis people say, ‘Well, the mark is next to their name’ [to indicate who is serving].

“I shouldn’t have to look at a mark, I shouldn’t have to look at anything. I should know [who’s who]. My sport drives me nuts. 

“They shouldn’t have the same uniforms on. They both have white on. You can change tradition.”

King even suggested tennis should adopt names and numbers to players’ shirts.

Football has had names for many years – and rugby and cricket have followed suit in recent years.

King added: “I’d have merch with their names on the back so they’d make money, the tournament makes money, everybody makes money.”

“We’re losing out on millions and millions because of that. Numbers are really important.

“Kids love numbers and they can retire numbers – like a Federer. It’s so obvious. Take what other sports are doing and what people like from other sports.”

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Cricket has adopted names and numbers for players[/caption]

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Billie Jean King won six Wimbledon titles at SW19[/caption]

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King called for the big change to appeal to the TV viewers[/caption]

THE contentious renaming of An Bord Pleanala to An Coimisiun Pleanala has cost just under €77,000.

New figures provided by the State’s planning watchdog show an outlay of €22,045 on new signage.

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This includes an external over-entrance sign and two corner projection signs with the new name at the agency’s Marlborough Street HQ in Dublin 1.

The €76,921 outlay also included a spend of €18,450 on architect consultancy which provided design, coordination and project management services for internal ground floor signs and external signage.

The spend also included €18,450 on a radio ad campaign; €5,380 on a new sign installation cancellation fee; €6,363 on newspaper notices and €3,637 on the change of name on the corporate seal and rubber stamps.

Sinn Fein Housing spokesperson Eoin O Broin called the expense “completely unnecessary as there was no need to change the name of An Bord Pleanala”.

When first mooted in 2023 in the wake of scandals at the agency, trade union Forsa opposed plans to change the name as it would amount to a “collective punishment”.

In correspondence with then Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien, the union’s Ian McDonnell said the Forsa branch within An Bord Pleanala had passed a motion “expressing their opposition to this proposed name change”.

McDonnell said that the proposed change “reflects negatively on all who work in the organisation” and is akin to “collective punishment of all (past and present) in the organisation.

O Broin said that as a member of the Oireachtas Housing Committee he tabled an amendment to the then Planning and Development Bill to have the name of An Bord Pleanala retained but this was rejected by Government.

Asked about staff’s attitude to the name change, a spokesman for An Coimisiun Pleanala said: “In terms of staff feeling on the name change, while there was some unhappiness about the changing of the name when it was first suggested in early 2023, now the name change has taken place, the staff and planning commissioners of the Commission have embraced and accepted the name change.”

He stated that “good developments are built on solid foundations and An Coimisiun Pleanala is built on the most solid of foundations, which is down to the part played by all former staff and Board members who have served with An Bord Pleanala over the last 48 years”.

REDUCING BACKLOG

As part of the bid to reduce the backlog in appeals, the number of senior planning inspectors at An Coimisiun Pleanala totals 60 at the end of June 2025 compared to 45 at the end of December 2023.

The appeals board now has two Directors of Planning while the number of planning inspectors has reduced from 39 at the end of last year to 35 now though five new appointees are due to start in July and August.

The most recent quarterly figures show that the number of cases on hand at the end of March this year was 1,369 which was down 878 or 39 per cent on the 2,247 cases on hand at the end of March 2024.

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MYLES SMITH’s feet haven’t touched the ground since the release of his breakthrough EP You Promised Me A Lifetime last year.

In the last few months alone, the Luton-born singer has been named as one of Time 100’s most influential people, picked up a Brit Award, supported Ed Sheeran on his world tour and performed a huge show at Glastonbury.

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Myles Smith’s feet haven’t touched the ground since the release of his breakthrough EP You Promised Me A Lifetime[/caption]

As I chatted with him on site at Worthy Farm an hour after he finished, he had already filmed a segment for CBeebies kids’ TV and was on his way to be interviewed by The One Show at the Park Stage.

“Physically, my feet haven’t been on the ground a lot,” Myles told me with a grin.

“It’s been crazy.

“I’ve toured the world two times in the last year.

“Mentally for me though, it’s about being in the moment and enjoying the fact I’m getting to do the thing I’ve wanted since I was ten years old.”

The power of his hits including my favourites Stargazing, Nice To Meet Ya and Wait For You, are propelling Myles to stardom.

“I thought Time 100 had made a mistake,” he said with a laugh.

“Maybe it’s actually Time 1,000.

“I’m among Nobel Prize winners and scientists who have figured out the atom, which is pretty cool. I’m just really grateful for all of the work I’ve been doing and all of the messaging I’ve been trying to get out about funding in schools for music and being able to support grassroots venues.

“It’s about really changing the infrastructure landscape of music in the UK and the world.

“I think I’ve gone a long way in helping with that.”

Myles had to leave Glastonbury straight after his set to catch a flight to Stuttgart, to rejoin Ed on his tour.

Of his Woodsies stage performance, he joked: “It was the perfect balance of overwhelming and heat stroke.

“It’s so f***ing hot.”

Myles will be performing at Ed’s three homecoming shows at Portman Road in Ipswich.

He said: “Backstage it’s going to be rocking.

“It’s going to be wild.

“We’ve been in France, Germany and everywhere the last few weeks, and to come home and do it all again is incredible.

“To do it with the ginger legend himself is even better.”

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FORMER Lioness Kelly Smith is backing a campaign to get more girls into football.

She has teamed up with EE for its Everyone Needs A Squad initiative to coincide with the start of the Women’s European Championships that get under way today.

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As a youngster I played with the brilliant England rugby star Emily Scarratt and loved being part of a team.

New research has revealed 93 per cent of girls aged between 13 and 18 think being within a football set-up helps young women cope with the pressures of social media.

I couldn’t agree more. Grassroots football is so important and we need to get behind it.

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DJ VERNON KAY missed his Radio 2 show yesterday after being stuck on a train.

Gary Davies was forced to step in and cover for the presenter.

His Chiltern Railways service into the capital broke down and lost air con, only for a second train to also develop a fault.

Vern wrote on Instagram: “Send deodorant and coffee.”

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Thanks a bunch Rita

RITA ORA might have been partying non-stop at Glastonbury – but she didn’t forget what’s important to her.

The Heat singer wore this tiny bikini and huge belt paired with boots during one afternoon at the festival.

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Rita Ora wore this tiny bikini and huge belt paired with boots during one afternoon at the Glastonbury[/caption]

She took time out to send a message and massive bunch of flowers to Glaswegian rising star Nyree Huyser.

Rita, who mentored her on The Voice Australia, made the gesture to celebrate her two homecoming gigs in Scotland over the weekend.

Nyree narrowly missed out on the 2023 final after being picked by Rita to be in her top three.

It’s not the first time Rita has been praised for not turning her back on talent show singers.

X Factor winner Louisa Johnson also spoke of Rita’s dedication to helping up-and-coming stars after she won the ITV show in 2015.

Rita got her big break after making tea for staff at a record label, so she knows about the graft and dedication needed to make it big.

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THE secret fiancé of AJ Odudu has been revealed as an American art director called Peter Gibson.

She announced the surprise engagement last month and it’s now emerged the TV host has been making visits to the US to see him, although he is planning a move to the UK.

The Big Brother star is now in Seattle, while they plan their future together.

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ISLAND EP IS A JOY FOR MAE

MAE MULLER is returning to music with an impressive EP called My Island.

I’ve had an early listen of the five-track project, which will be out on July 18, and it’s the best music she’s ever made.

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Mae Muller is returning to music with an impressive EP called My Island[/caption]

The singer, who represented the UK at Eurovision in 2023 with I Wrote A Song, said: “I want people to feel the joy. Because that’s what it’s been for me – finding the joy again.”

Meanwhile, Australian musician G FLIP has just announced that new album Dream Ride will be out on September 5, preceded by the single In Another Life on July 10.

Miley wares it well

MILEY CYRUS gave Naomi Campbell a run for her money in the supermodel stakes when they teamed up for her latest video.

The pair, wearing black bodysuits, are in an abandoned warehouse for the visuals to Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved.

It is the latest to be released from Miley’s album Something Beautiful, and will form part of the companion film of the same name.

It features videos to all 13 tracks and will be available to stream on Disney+ from July 30.

They’ll be hoping the new clip will help turn around the success of the record, because despite Naomi and Miley teaming up for a signing of their single in London last month, it has failed to chart.

Perhaps Naomi should stick to the catwalk after all.

Olivia’s no big Ed

OLIVIA RODRIGO is getting a name for herself as one of the most laid-back people in the music industry.

And it’s not hard to see why.

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Olivia Rodrigo is getting a name for herself as one of the most laid-back people in the music industry[/caption]

My insiders backstage at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park tell me organisers pulled out all the stops for Olivia and her special guest Ed Sheeran to make her feel relaxed on Friday night.

“Olivia’s area had been decorated with wildflower plants to make it feel relaxing and summery for her and Ed,” my mole said.

“They even infused her water with strawberries to suit her tastes. But Olivia didn’t need anything special. She just chowed down on boiled eggs and toast before the show and hung out with Ed.

“Her team arrived in ten blacked-out cars with a massive wardrobe of clothing but Olivia just chose one outfit and decided not to change again.

“Everyone was talking about how lovely and low key both her and Ed were.”

LOCATED in the heart of the New Forest, Burley Manor can be described as a sanctuary for relaxation and exploration.

The natural beauty of its grounds and its traditional Victorian architecture makes Burley Manor a picturesque place to stay.

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The dining area is bright, airy and looks out onto the beautiful grounds[/caption]

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Burley Manor is opposite a deer park[/caption]

Here’s everything you need to know about the hotel, from how much rooms cost to what to eat at the restaurant.

Where is the hotel?

This stunning hotel is in the heart of the New Forest National park in the South of England.

Surrounded by nature reserves and wildlife, Burley Manor is the perfect place for a rural escape.

It’s just a 14 minute drive from Sway railway station.

What is the hotel like?

Dating back to 1852, the Grade II listed Burley Manor oozes Victorian charm – and blends this with bright modern furnishings.

The tranquil setting encourages you to unwind from the moment you arrive.

Combining old-world charm with modern comforts in rural Hampshire, this manor is just a few minutes’ walk from the roaming wild ponies in the quaint village of Burley.

There’s also an on-site spa offering luxurious treatments.

What are the rooms like?

We stayed in a spacious Grand Deluxe bedroom, but the Manor also offers luxury suites and stunning shepherds huts.

The interior was bright and airy, whilst the antique furniture was in keeping with the manor’s historical charm.

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The interior mixes traditional and modern elements[/caption]

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The Burley huts are located on the edge of the deer park[/caption]

Grand king-size beds make for a restful night’s sleep, and there are Temple Spa goodies included in each room.

There is a wide range of rooms available, including Classic, Deluxe and Grand Deluxe.

They also offer two luxury suites: the Burley Suite and the Garden suite.

Each room is individually designed, to provide guests with the utmost comfort.

Feeling like a night in? Treat yourself to room service, available 24 hours.

Double rooms start from £150.50 a night on a B&B basis. Book here. 

What is there to eat and drink there?

The Burley restaurant has a vibrant yet relaxed ambience and takes pride in its seasonal menus, which are created around local and sustainable ingredients.

We loved our chicken dish, served with leeks and a potato doughnut. 

For something a bit lighter, afternoon tea and tapas light bites are available during the day.

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Rustic, local dishes are served at Burley Manor[/caption]

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The beautiful bar area is the perfect place to unwind after a country walk, or to retire after dinner for a nightcap.

What else is there to do at the hotel?

The terrace is a great sun trap from which to enjoy views of the nearby deer sanctuary.

Additionally, Burley Manor also offer spa treatments at an extra cost. These include massages, facials and temple spa experiences.

Is the hotel family friendly?

To ensure a relaxed stay for all guests, only children over aged 13 are allowed to stay overnight at the hotel.

Dogs are more than welcome for an extra charge of just £15 per night, with special accommodations provided for your pooch.

Dogs are not allowed in dining areas, so Burley Manor requests you keep dogs in your room during mealtimes.

Is there access for guests with disabilities?

Yes, Burley Manor is accessible, with rooms on the ground floor available for guests, as well as special car parking facilities. You are encouraged to inquire for further details.

Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here.

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The stunning manor and surrounding grounds create an atmosphere of rural luxury[/caption]

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to miss out on MILLIONS after the launch of their new training kit.

The Red Devils announced their 2025/2026 training attire without a sponsor, with many fans calling it “embarrassing”.

Sponsorship-wise, one brand will often sponsor the playing kits, whole another does the training kit.

But United’s partnership with Blockchain company Tezos, which was worth around £24million a year, came to an end on June 30.

And, on Tuesday, the struggling Premier League club launched their new plum shade kit for Ruben Amorim’s training sessions without any sponsor.

This means they are currently missing out on a huge chunk of revenue.

And fans were quick to call it out, with one writing: “Not surprising. There’s not many want to be associated with us.”

While a second raged: “Shambolic”.

Club sources suggested a new training kit sponsor would be agreed shortly after Tezos’ sponsorship ended.

But it’s also understood there is nothing immediate in the works to agree a new sponsor, according to Manchester Evening News.

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The Tezos-branded training kit was worn by United‘s first-team squad for the last three years, and the logo also featured on kit worn by the women’s team.

Agreeing a new training kit sponsor as soon as possible will be important to help balance the apparently cash-strapped books.

United shared a series of photos of players in the new strip and other variations such as coats and jackets, including the likes of Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Leny Yoro.

Wantaway star Alejandro Garnacho also featured in the promotion snaps, despite being placed on the transfer list and linked with a move away.

Last month, Matheus Cunha was pictured in a Tezos-sponsored hoodie in unveiling pictures after signing from Wolves.

But now any new signings are set to be pictured in sponsorless attire.

The news of Tezos’ sponsorship agreement ending comes after it emerged Marriott International would not be extending its 2019 sponsorship deal after its contract expired.

Meanwhile, Snapdragon continues to sponsor the club’s matchday kits, in a deal worth £300million over five years.

Amorim’s side start their Premier League season on August 17 at home to Arsenal. 

The track and field season is starting to heat up with the 2025 World Athletics Championships to be held in Tokyo from 13 to 21 September.

THE SPICE GIRLS have rejected a personal approach by Louis Theroux to talk in his bombshell BBC documentary on girlbands.

And that puts him in an awkward position, since the Fab Five are considered to be the archetypal group and were supposed to be appearing in the show.

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The Fab Five are considered to be the archetypal girlband group but they refused to appear in Louis Theroux’s show[/caption]

It was a different story last year when Louis and his production company, Mindhouse, made Boybands Forever for BBC Two and Robbie Williams freely recalled his turbulent time in Take That.

A TV insider said: “The difference is that the Spice Girls are fast approaching 30 years since the release of their debut single Wannabe and have a string of projects in the pipeline.

“Many of the issues that Robbie brought up on Boybands Forever were wholly justifiable and most viewers sympathised with his situation when he was in Take That.

“But none of the Spice Girls want to do the same, and they feel it wouldn’t be fair on their loyal fans to spoil the magic of Girl Power so close to their anniversary year.

“They want 2026 to be a moment when they celebrate the group’s achievements.”

The documentary, expected to be called Girlbands Forever, is likely to feature singers from other groups including All Saints, Girls Aloud, Sugababes, Eternal and Atomic Kitten.

As with Simon Cowell’s interview for last year’s Boybands Forever, some of the chats were expected to be done face to face with Louis.

But even a personal invite from the man himself couldn’t convince the Spice Girls to do what Robbie did on Boybands Forever.

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His appearance sparked further resentment between him and Take That’s former manager Nigel Martin-Smith, who also appeared on the show.

It is 30 years since Angels singer Robbie sensationally left the group and launched his solo career, just as Geri Halliwell did with the Spice Girls in 1998.

The remaining four members — Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Mel C and Emma Bunton — then officially disbanded in 2001.

Filming on the Mindhouse documentary is continuing without them, and is expected to wrap this summer, with broadcast likely in October.

I don’t think Louis should count on a last-minute U-turn by the girls before then.

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40 YEARS OF CHRIS IN DALES

EMMERDALE legend Chris Chittell has signed a new deal to keep him in the village for a 40th year.

The actor, who plays scheming businessman Eric Pollard in the ITV soap, will mark his milestone in September 2026.

A source said: “Chris is Emmerdale and there was no way he wasn’t going to make it to 40 years. It’s such a big achievement and he loves being on the show as much as he did when he first joined. There are big things coming for Eric, well into next year.”

He first appeared in 1986, as a villain for just a 12-episode stint but quickly made an impression on bosses who signed him full-time.

He has been at the centre of some of Emmerdale’s biggest storylines including screen wife Val Pollard’s death in a helicopter crash in 2015.

Two years ago, his character Eric was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

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ITV has commissioned The Dark, a thriller set in Scotland in which a detective hunts down a suspected serial killer terrorising a remote community.

Based on GR Halliday’s debut novel From The Shadows, it will start filming in and around Glasgow this year, with the aim of screening in 2026.

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CELEBS SET FOR BAR TREK

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Alexander Armstrong will take over from Bill Bailey as host of Channel 4’s new series of Perfect Pub Walks[/caption]

CHANNEL 4 has unveiled the line-up for the new series of Perfect Pub Walks, with new host Alexander Armstrong taking over from Bill Bailey.

The show sees the Pointless presenter enjoying a chat and a ramble to a pub with a different celebrity in each episode. The new series features Sir Lenny Henry, comedian Chris McCausland, The Grand Tour’s James May and telly naturalist Chris Packham.

The four-part series, to be shown on More4 later this year, will see Alexander and his famous friends enjoying picturesque strolls through Yorkshire, Kent, Shropshire and Monmouthshire while sharing diverse, funny and sometimes personal conversations.

ANNA ON JIMMY DUTIES

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ANNA FRIEL looks remarkably fresh-faced in this peek at Jimmy McGovern’s upcoming new drama.

But the BBC series, Unforgivable, brings veteran screenwriter McGovern’s trademark grittiness as it describes a family dealing with the devastating effects of sexual abuse by one of their own.

Set in the writer’s native Liverpool, it stars Anna alongside Anna Maxwell Martin and David Threlfall, and will air later this year on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

It is McGovern’s first TV project since prison drama Time four years ago.

His previous hard-hitting dramas have included Cracker, Hillsborough, The Lakes and Banished.

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CRIME series Sneaky Pete arrives on Netflix on July 10. Created by Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston, it stars Giovanni Ribisi (Phoebe’s half-brother in Friends) as Marius Josipovi.

Sneaky Pete follows an ex-con who takes on the identity of his old cellmate to try and avoid his own past.

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OOH AAH IT’S ZARA

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Zara McDermott stepped out in this figure-hugging pink dress to appear on BBC daytime show Morning Live[/caption]

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Zara was pictured looking less glam at Glastonbury last weekend with singer boyfriend Louis Tomlinson[/caption]

ZARA McDERMOTT scrubbed up a treat in a figure-hugging dress – in stark contrast to her festival look at Glastonbury last weekend with singer boyfriend Louis Tomlinson.

Love Islander Zara wore the frock for a TV appearance BBC daytime show Morning Live, to promote her upcoming docu-series about party-loving Brit holidaymakers in Thailand.

Zara McDermott: Thailand will air on BBC Three later this year and look at why so many young Brits pile in there for a good time – though this year’s Glasto was probably almost as sunny and hot.

BAKE OFF LOOKING ROSE-Y

STRICTLY champion Rose Ayling-Ellis is hoping to dance off with another telly triumph on Celebrity Bake Off.

The 2021 winner and ex-EastEnder joins stars including Jojo Siwa and Molly-Mae Hague on the Stand Up To Cancer special.

Bake Off helped launched the career of John Whaite, her rival in the final of the BBC One dance show.

He won the baking contest in 2012 before becoming a TV chef, and eventually signing up for Strictly.

Since Rose’s triumph, and leaving EastEnders, she’s bagged roles in BBC dramas Ludwig, Reunion and Doctor Who as well as ITV thriller Code Of Silence.

She’s also about to star in a TV movie called Tuva. Channel 4 is lucky it found time in her diary to bake cakes.

A MUM has shed almost 5st in five months thanks to Mounjaro – and revealed it’s not only her clothing size that’s reduced.

Lucy, 37, started taking the weight loss jab in February when she tipped the scales at 16st 10lb.

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Lucy was a size 22 and weighed in at 16st 10lb before Mounjaro[/caption]

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The mum has now lost almost 5st[/caption]

The mum of three, from Greenock, Invercylde, now weighs just 11st 13lb.

She’s even managed to avoid the loose and saggy skin that has plagued other Mounjaro users thanks to a regular exercise regime.

And she no longer craves greasy takeaways or junk food.

Lucy – a full-time carer for her children, two of whom have additional needs – told Fabulous: “I had been trying to lose weight for years, but struggled to lose more then 10lbs.

“At Christmas it reached the point I was a size 22 and clothes were tight. This is when I started doing research on Mounjaro as I had seen online amazing results.

“I didn’t have a specific target weight. I wanted to be a size 12/14 but I have no desire to be really skinny as I do like being curvy.

“I am very open and everyone knows I am on Mounjaro, a lot of my friends are too. And we support each others journeys.”

Mounjaro, which is known as the King Kong of weight loss jabs, works by suppressing the ­appetite and making people feel fuller for longer.

Such injections are licensed for patients with type 2 diabetes and to assist those who are clinically obese – with a Body Mass Index of 30 or over.

One jab is administered each week but the duration is dependent on a person’s weight.

The drugs can be lawfully supplied only when prescribed by a practitioner – like a doctor, nurse or a pharmacist-independent prescriber.

Recalling her journey so far, Lucy said: “I perhaps didn’t do what most people do and move up doses every four weeks.

“I stayed on the starting dose of 2.5mg for 17 weeks and lost it slow and steady.

“I attempted the 5mg but I didn’t like the amount of suppression it gave, I could barely eat, and that’s not the mindset I want.

“I want to have slight suppression so that I am making my own choice what to eat.

“I am back on the 2.5mg and using it as a maintenance dose, but do plan to stop after the summer holidays and maintain on my own.”

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Lucy has managed to avoid loose and saggy skin during her weight loss[/caption]

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She hails her ‘slow and steady’ approach for being so successful in her Mounjaro journey[/caption]

She added: “Since losing all the weight my relationship with food is completely different.

“Anything greasy turns my stomach, I have attempted a Chinese and I was sick after it, so have completely avoided takeaways.

“I don’t miss any snacks and treats, I just don’t think about food as much.

Shoe knew?

Lucy documents her Mounjaro journey on TikTok (@senmum.on.a.lossjourney) where she is very honest about her mindset and progress.

While she says her experience has been overwhelmingly positive, she has had side effects including sickness and sore heads.

She was also forced to chop her locks into a bob and start taking vitamins due to hair loss.

But it’s a lesser-known side benefit that left her stunned on her weight loss journey.

“My shoe size has changed which is bizzare”, she revealed.

“My feet have got skinnier. I usually wear a size six but I have found recently my trainers feel a bit loose on me.”

And it turns out she’s not alone, as her revelation sparked similar admissions from other Mounjaro users.

One said: “I’ve came down a whole shoe size lol ! It’s not just you.”

A second wrote: “Started my weight loss journey at 26st 11 I was a size 7. I’m now 11st and a size 4.5/5.”

“Yep, I’ve gone from a 5 to a 4.5. Bought shoes today”, revealed a third.

A fourth added: “I’m 25kg down since January and I’ve gone from a size 7 to a size 5.5.”

Meanwhile, a fifth chimed in: “I went down a shoe size after I lost 6 stone! it’s definitely a thing.”

For anyone considering Mounjaro, Lucy recommends a “slow and steady” approach and guzzling down at least two litres of water a day.

She continued: “Don’t move up doses to quickly, fast weight loss can trigger other health issues. Slow and steady worked great for me.

“And once you hit your target weight, try not to keep setting new targets. You don’t want to develop an unhealthy relationship with your body.”

WIMBLEDON fans tuning in to watch Jack Draper were left raging as they were greeted by Alexander Zverev instead.

The British No1 launched his campaign on No1 Court by taking on Argentina’s Sebastian Baez.

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Jack Draper got his WImbledon campaign underway against Sebastian Baez[/caption]

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Alexander Zverev was locked in a fourth set tiebreak with Arthur Rinderknech[/caption]

With the news being broadcast on BBC One, fans flocked to BBC Two expecting to find Draper.

But as the 23-year-old got underway, it was Zverev‘s clash with Arthur Rinderknech being shown instead.

With the Zverev match having reached a fourth set tiebreak, the BBC opted to stick with it.

Had Rinderknech won the tiebreak, he would have booked a place in round two.

But when Zverev took it 7-5 to force a deciding fifth set, the BBC opted to switch to Draper.

The British favourite was available to watch all along on BBC iPlayer.

And while fans watching BBC Two missed barely five minutes of the action, several took to social media to have a moan.

One wrote: “@BBC MISSED 2 games in the Draper match due to your incompetence!!!!WHY DO I PAY MY LICENCE.”

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While a second raged: “@BBCSport what are you doing?! You say Draper on bbc 2 only for it to be Zverev, your iPlayer channels all change.”

A third huffed: “Sort it out!”

Another called it a “f***ing shambles”.

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WITH summer in full swing and temperatures rising, a mother has shared an urgent warning to all parents. 

According to Lili Kirkby, a mum-of-two from the UK, toddlers should avoid consuming three summer foods.

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A mother has shared an urgent warning to all parents as she revealed the three summer foods that could be dangerous to toddlers[/caption]

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Lili Kirkby acknowledged the popular citrus fruit that could cause burns[/caption]

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She also explained why she won’t be giving her little ones ice[/caption]

Not only did the UGC content creator claim that a specific fruit could cause nasty sunburn, but she also acknowledged that one popular drink could lead to fainting.

Posting on social media, Lili shared her warning as she penned: “Foods to avoid giving your toddler this summer – keep your little one safe with these quick tips.”

First things first, Lili claimed that parents should avoid giving citrus fruits to toddlers.

She voiced: “Juice from oranges, lemons, and limes on the skin can cause burns when exposed to sunlight. 

“If they eat citrus, wash their hands and face thoroughly before heading outdoors.”

Following this, Lili also explained why she won’t be giving her little ones ice.

“Ice cubes can be a choking hazard. If offering ice, make sure it’s in a closed-lid cup to stay safe and cool,” she warned.

And finally, Lili got candid on why slushies could be incredibly dangerous to kids.

The mother revealed: “Some slushies may contain high levels of glycerol, which can lead to headaches, nausea, and in rare cases, serious reactions like shock or fainting.”

As a result, Lili stressed: “Keep it fun and safe this summer!”

The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @liliandwillow, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 129,200 views in just two days. 

Not only this, but it’s also amassed 849 likes and 32 comments.

Social media users were left stunned by Lili’s claims and quickly rushed to the comments to share their thoughts.  

One person said: “Lots of bad things in the news about slushies, a core part of my childhood that my daughter will miss out on.” 

Keep it fun and safe this summer!

Lili Kirkby

Another gasped: “Did not know about slushies!” 

Whilst a third commented: “Not my toddler right now sucking on an ice cube to soothe teething.”

At the same time, another parent advised: “Ice lollies as well can also be a choking hazard, even though it can melt, if stuck in the throat it’ll take some time to actually melt. Saw that on a health visitors page.” 

The danger of slushies

And it’s not just Lili who has stressed the dangers of slushies – just last month, The Sun also shared an urgent warning to parents over the serious health risks of the popular drinks.

The brightly coloured beverages contain glycerol, a sugar substitute that gives slushies their signature, semi-frozen texture.

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Lili recognised that some slushies may contain high levels of glycerol[/caption]

And now, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance to state that slush ice drinks containing glycerol are not suitable for children under seven.

It follows several incidents involving slushy drinks in recent months.

Earlier this year, the sugary drinks – which are designed to appeal to children – were linked to the hospitalisation of 21 children aged two to seven.

As a result, members of the food watchdog’s board called for the change after reviewing evidence on the risk of glycerol to young children’s health.

Consumed at high levels, glycerol can cause very low blood sugar levels and unconsciousness in young children – also known as glycerol intoxication syndrome.

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