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BRITISH drug mule suspect Bella Culley was tortured into trafficking £200,000-worth of cannabis by evil crimelords, a court heard today.
Bella, 18, said a brutal Thai trafficker held her arm under a jet of steam to force her to fly with 31lb of cannabis to the former Soviet state of Georgia.
The teenager showed off a vivid snake-like scar to the court in the capital of Tbilisi as she insisted she never touched the drugs she is accused of trafficking.
She was seen breaking down in tears alongside members of her family as a Georgian judge rejected her plea.
After six weeks banged up in a hellhole jail following her arrest, Bella told the hearing: “I didn’t want to do this – I was forced under torture.
“I just wanted to travel, I just want to live with my family – I am a loving person, I am studying at the university to become a nurse.
“All I wanted to do was travel but bad things happened.”
The tearful teen, looking downcast in a pink shirt with her hair in a bun, added: “I don’t do drugs, as you can see in my blood tests, I am clean. I always wanted to make my family proud.”
Bella from Billingham, County Durham, claimed baggage containing the cannabis was carried to the airport for her and put in the plane’s hold when she boarded a flight from Bangkok in May.
Her family launched a missing person hunt in Thailand after she vanished on holiday but she turned up under arrest 4,000 miles away in the European nation.
Then on her first court appearance she announced she was pregnant.
Her baby bump had visibly grown in the latest court appearance as she was supported by her 39-year-old oil rig worker father Niel.
Bella told her family she was flying to meet a boyfriend in the Far East on a backpacking holiday, the court heard.
It has also come out that the father of her child is from the UK.
Her aunt Kerri Culley was in court and sobbed as evidence was presented.
Bella’s lawyer Malkhaz Salakaia said corrupt Thai cops had been in on the plot and stopped the Brit from trying to raise the alarm before she flew to Georgia.
Mr Salakaia said she went to a police officer to show him the burns to her arm – but he took her to another officer who turned out to be a member of the drugs gang.
He argued that she should not stay in the tough No5 Women’s Penitentiary and requested bail.
Mr Salakaia said: “You’ll see her actual involvement with these charges in her own testimony that is coming shortly – she is innocent.
“Her emotional state exactly confirms that she was forced, I want to ask her to show the court her arm and you can see the burning scar.
“This scar occurred before she was “equipped” with her baggage, that she never even touched.”
The lawyer said Bella never saw the drug bag – which flew to Georgia via Sharjah in Abu Dhabi – until she was arrested for importing it.
He said: “From Thailand to Sharjah, from Sharjah to Thailand, this baggage was carried by a different person. She was only given a passport and told you go there and there.
“She tried to inform the passport control but was paid no attention. She even has no idea geographically where she is – she thought Tbilisi was a country.
“She was given a photo and was told to keep it and that she would be approached by certain people. This meeting didn’t happen because she was detained.
“Said has never taken drugs and tests carried out by police once she arrived in Georgia proved she was telling the truth.”
Bella’s family said they were willing to submit a bail surety of at least £13,400 to guarantee her return to court to face trial after her lawyer said she had travelled to Thailand with just £70 cash.
But Judge Lela Kalichenko rejected her plea for bail insisting the teeanger was a potential flight risk and was receiving all necessary medical care where in prison.
LAURA Anderson has been inundated with messages of support after she revealed her hardest-ever parenting “struggle” – and even admitted “I don’t know who my daughter is.”
The Love Island alum, 36, was eager to share “the truth behind my smiles” as she opened up on navigating life with one-year-old Bonnie.
She told how she “didn’t recognise” her young daughter’s new behaviour traits and that the issue of disciplining her had resulted in a knock to her self-confidence.
Former air hostess Laura shares her daughter with ex Gary Lucy, 43, welcoming the tot in September 2023.
Sadly she has often been the target of cruel online trolls, who recently called out her decision to keep her dog – who has bitten her child.
They also slammed her for being “out of touch” after she complained about a First Class plane journey with her tot, as well as being mum-shamed for going on holiday with her new man and leaving Bonnie behind.
Now the Scot has confessed that her happy snaps of late have been hiding the reality of her feelings.
She uploaded a series of snaps showing family days out with the tot at the beach and the circus, sharing special time with her mum, partner and pals.
Yet in her lengthy caption she outlined the real deal.
Laura wrote to her fans: “These may be images of love, laughter and core memories being made recently but the truth behind the smiles is- I’m struggling.
“This has been the hardest week of parenthood so far for me. Bonnie is coming up for 22months and a lot has changed and keeps changing.
“I don’t know who my daughter is some days, I don’t recognise her which has led to my dip in confidence communicating and or disciplining my own child (especially in public).
“I’m scared of responding in the wrong way, I’m scared of making a mistake because what if it teaches her long lasting bad behaviours?!
“And let’s be honest if you grew up in the 80s/90s like me, gentle parenting didn’t exist. We got smacked (no offence to my parents) and now it’s illegal. So I guess you could say I’m trying to find my place as a mother somewhere in between.”
Laura continued: “We also talk about the ‘juggle’ but It’s so much more than that. It’s the responsibility of choosing a priority every second of the day because we simply can’t do it all.
“I love my child but this is inevitably the hardest ‘job’ I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a lot of jobs.)
” My new mantra though, is- ‘show me how good it can get.’
“So without wishing my daughter’s childhood away or those precious bonding turning point/learning curve moments. I hope ‘this’ ie tantrums…too shall pass.”
Fans and fellow parents were quick to react to her no-holds-barred upload.
One supportively wrote: “We’re all wingin’ it.”
A second urged: “Be kind to yourself and Bonnie. You went away for a week (no shame in that) you’ve moved house and moved in with your partner and she’s started nursery all in the space of a month? That’s a lot for anyone to deal with. Once life feels more settled, so will she.”
A third noted: “Bless your heart, it’s hard AF & doesn’t get easier as they get older! Hugs sweetie x”
One then added: “Love how genuine & honest u are Laura.
“Parenthood certainly ain’t all plain sailing but you’ve got this beautiful mama even if it feels like u don’t sometimes, that’s a normal part of parenthood but u do n ur such a great mammy to beautiful Bonnie.”
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LOVE Island star Patsy Field has opened up about her next big move — and it’s not a brand deal or a new reality show.
She’s planning to pack up and head to Australia, admitting that she feels “too embarrassed” to look for a regular 9-to-5 job in the UK.
A year after leaving the villa Patsy reflected on life post-Love Island and the reality of settling back into normal life.
When asked if she considers herself an influencer now, she replied: “I don’t think I’m a very good influencer…
“I guess at the moment, yeah, you could say influencing — or just fun-employed, I think is the term, isn’t it?”
Though she hasn’t ruled out returning to regular work, Patsy explained why she feels uneasy about doing so in the UK.
“I probably will be looking for a job soon, but I’m planning on moving to Australia,” she said.
“A year post-show… I don’t know if it comes with a little bit of embarrassment of looking for a normal 9-to-5 job.
“So I feel like if I move to the other side of the world and maybe find one over there, I might feel a bit better about it.”
Asked what kind of job she’d look for Down Under, honest Patsy said: “I’ll just have a look on Indeed in Australia and see what’s going on.
“I used to work in administration, so I wouldn’t mind doing that again… if they’ll take me back into that industry. I don’t know if they’d want an ex–Love Islander now.”
Patsy was dumped after two weeks in the villa last year but gained a huge social media following.
She also opened up about the pressures of being an influencer admitting it can be mentally exhausting.
She said: “I think your first one or two years are probably going to be the best.
“The people that make it, make it, and the ones who do amazing, do amazing.
“I’ve done OK. I get by.”
While she’s grateful for the platform Love Island gave her, Patsy says the reality behind the influencer lifestyle is far from easy.
She added: “There’s a lot of pressure that comes with posting on social media.
“In a normal 9-to-5 job, the only people who know how you’re doing are your boss and some colleagues. But with social media, it’s the whole world.
“You see how many views, how many likes, and people comment on your performance. That anxiety… I wouldn’t mind being away from that.”
She admits she’s never aimed to become “the next Molly-Mae” and is content having earned enough to match a regular income.
But she’s realistic about the shelf life of post-show fame.
“All the new Love Islanders come out and then the spotlight moves on. That’s just how it is.”
Patsy also spoke about body confidence and how her appearance on the show impacted how she feels about her disability.
“Yeah, I think that’s what I hoped for going onto the show — to be seen as an incredible, sexy, beautiful woman and still have a disability.”
She recently noticed herself starting to hide her arm again in photos, something she hadn’t done during her time on the show.
It’s a reminder of the pressure to maintain a certain image online — and another reason she’s considering stepping away from the influencer space.
As she prepares for her next chapter, Patsy says she’s ready for a change.
“I’m quite happy to go back to a normal job at some point. I just think doing that in Australia, far away from all the Love Island expectations, might just feel a little easier.”
JOE Brolly has defended his criticism of Kerry’s panel prior to their decisive All-Ireland quarter-final win over Armagh.
The nature of their one-sided victory made him look rather foolish since he had proclaimed in the Sunday Independent that David Clifford is the only current player worthy of the Kerry jersey.
His comments were placed under a far greater microscope when manager Jack O’Connor made sure to mention them while settling a few scores in his post-match press dealings.
O’Connor acknowledged: “One of the great motivators in life is trying to prove people wrong. We were being portrayed as a one-man team.
“I saw somebody writing this morning that said the only Kerry player worthy of being called a Kerry player was David Clifford.
“Now, David is a great player but David will tell you that there was a fair supporting cast there today.”
Brolly has now defended the offending article which also branded O’Connor’s charges “useless altogether”.
The ex-RTE pundit emphasized that his weekly column is written with a tongue-in-cheek style rather than claiming to be an all-knowing prediction of the day’s matches.
Speaking on the Free State podcast he engaged in a light-hearted exchange with co-host Dion Fanning.
The Derry native insisted: “You’re like one of these people on Twitter who read the headline of the piece and now go then, ‘Well, what do you say now?!’
“Let me try to explain this to you. My pieces are an entertainment, they’re a conversation in the pub. They’re written before the games – you understand that?
“I don’t have a crystal ball, games are chaotic and unpredictable! Anything can and often does happen.
“These pieces essentially – I’m not one bit irritated! – they’re fun.
“That’s why they’re read, that’s why people get into it and enjoy the conversation and the debate and all the rest of it.”
Despite dealing with an extensive injury list, Kerry stormed into an All-Ireland semi-final against Tyrone on Saturday July 12.
No part was played at Croker by Paul Geaney, Mike Breen, Tadhg Morley, Diarmuid O’Connor, Tony Brosnan or Barry Dan O’Sullivan.
Tom O’Sullivan limped off in the first half and Paudie Clifford was only fit enough to be subbed on at the break.
Still, O’Connor acknowledged that his introduction ‘gave everybody a lift’ and the Fossa man had a big impact as the Munster champions seized control.
MILLIONS of Brits have saved money thanks to Holly Smith’s brilliant tips.
And now the UK’s Coupon Queen, Holly Smith, is here to help YOU save £2,000 this summer – on everything from supermarket shops and family days out to toys and caravan holidays.
“It’s easy to think you need to spend a lot to keep the kids entertained, but there’s so much you can do for free or on a budget,” she explains.
“It’s all about being creative, planning ahead, and making the most of what’s available.”
Holly launched her blog Extreme Couponing in 2013. The blog’s private Facebook group, where users share offers, has since racked up 2.5 million members.
Searches for discounts have increased since the cost of living crisis, as budgeting apps gain popularity.
There were nearly 10,000 searches for ‘best budgeting apps’ in 2022, marking a 30% rise from 2021 and a 95% surge since 2020, according to a study by technology powerhouse VML.
Holly, 44, hit the headlines after paying for a £1,200 food shop entirely with vouchers. In 2020 she released a book sharing her best money saving tips.
It’s not unusual for her to be awake at 4am scouring the internet for deals or personally replying to one of the 500 emails she gets a day.
“My husband will say, ‘Put your phone down!’ But it’s just me – I can’t leave it,” she says.
“I’m so passionate about what I do that there have been times I haven’t slept at night because I’ve been looking for deals.”
Holly, who lives in Great Yarmouth with husband Callum Smith and their four children, saves £4,000 every summer thanks to coupons, discount codes, cashback apps and loyalty cards.
With the average family spending set to spend over £1,000 extra per week this summer, here Holly reveals how to have a fun-filled time – without breaking the bank.
For parents needing childcare or activities for the kids during the holidays, Holly recommends the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
This country-wide government programme provides free meals, activities, and childcare during school holidays for children from low-income families who receive free school meals.
Local councils can also use 15% of their funding to support other children who may benefit, without needing approval from the Department for Education.
Parents will need to check with their child’s school and check their list of benefits based on free school meals.
Keep kids active and engaged during the summer
Holly Smith
“HAF runs during school holidays and offers free holiday clubs with meals included for eligible children,” she explains.
“It’s such a helpful option – not just for childcare but for keeping kids active and engaged during the summer.
“Holiday clubs can cost around £20-£30 per day, including food, so by using HAF for five days of holiday clubs could save £100 – £150 per child.”
SAVINGS: £100-£150
One of Holly’s golden rules is to plan ahead. “I always encourage parents to start thinking early,” she says.
She recommends websites like YouKnowWhos.co.uk, which sell surplus stock from brands like Marks & Spencer and Next at up to 90% off.
“You can grab summer clothes for the kids or even start thinking about school uniforms for September. Shopping out of season or ahead of time can save you a fortune.”
When we checked the sites we found that parents can bag items including a boys winter jacket for £7, reduced from £24, or a Spiderman sweatshirt for £1, reduced from £5, or a pair of M&S sandals for £3, reduced from £22.50. Result!
SAVINGS: £50-£100
When it comes to day trips and activities, Holly is all about being resourceful.
Apps like Groupon and Wowcher are full of family deals that make planning affordable outings easy.
“They regularly have discounted tickets for places like Drayton Manor, with 50% off tickets,” she says.
“Tickets start from £27.50, which means you could get £13.75
“You can also find soft play passes, zoo tickets, and even travelling circus deals.
“These discounts vary, but let’s assume an average saving of £10 per ticket. For a family of four, this could amount to £40 saved per activity.
These platforms are perfect for booking summer activities without paying full price.”
SAVINGS: £40+
Taking a trip to the cinema with the kids doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
“You can also get free cinema tickets by signing up at Showfilmfirst.net or at Showfilmfirst.info which also offers free theatre tickets, which could give you a saving of around £15 per person,” she says.
“I’m a massive musical fan and save £1000’s on tickets every year using these methods. I even run a theatre blog westendworld.co.uk.
“Some West End theatres offer standing tickets at the back of the stalls for just £10.
“You can often get these on the day of the performance by going directly to the box office.
Popular shows offering these tickets include Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre and Just For One Day (the Live Aid musical) at the Shaftesbury Theatre.
“And everyday at 10am, the TodayTix app releases Rush Tickets from £10 for around 20 top West End productions.
“These are limited and first come, first served, so it’s worth checking the app early.
“You can also get 2-for-1 cinema and restaurant deals with Compare the Market.
A clever trick is to take out a cheap travel insurance policy to unlock these rewards
Holly Smith
“When you take out any insurance policy through Compare the Market, you’ll get a full year of Meerkat rewards.
“That includes: Meerkat Movies – Two-for-one cinema tickets every Tuesday and Wednesday, and Meerkat Meals – Two-for-one meals at selected restaurants.
“A clever trick is to take out a cheap travel insurance policy to unlock these rewards.
“You can buy one-day UK travel insurance for as little as £1.01, and it still gives you access to a full year of cinema and dining deals.”
SAVINGS: £60+
Cut your Netflix bill with the ad-supported plan. “Netflix now offers a cheaper plan that includes adverts,” she says.
“It costs half the price of the standard plan, and the ads aren’t too disruptive. I made the switch and found it better than expected.”
You can also use free streaming services instead of paying.
“There are some great free options available in the UK if you want to avoid monthly subscription fees,” explains Holly.
If you have Sky TV, they often give away a free movie rental each month through the Sky Store
Holly Smith
Other suggestions include Roku Channel, a free content without needing a subscription, Samsung TV Plus, which is available on Samsung smart TVs with plenty of live and on-demand options, Rakuten TV (free section), which includes a variety of films and shows and Pluto TV, “excellent” for fans of reality TV, with themed live channels and on-demand content.
There are other ways to get free movies too.
“If you have Sky TV, they often give away a free movie rental each month through the Sky Store. Just log in and claim it,” she says.
“Octopus Energy customers can claim a free movie at the start of each month through Octopus Rewards, and Vodafone users should check the MyVodafone app, as it often includes free films in the rewards section.”
SAVINGS: £10+
For families travelling this summer, Holly recommends the PetrolPrices app to find the cheapest petrol or diesel based on your location.
“It’s so useful when you’re on a day out or in an area you don’t know well. Even saving a few pence per litre makes a difference, especially when you’re filling up often.
“The savings would depend on how much fuel you purchase and the price difference per litre.
“If you save 5p per litre and fill up 50 litres of fuel, the saving would be of £2.50, but if you are filling up more frequently during summer (e.g., 4 times), the total saving would be a saving of £10.”
SAVINGS: £2.50 per fill-up or £10 across four fill-ups
Holly’s expertise in grocery shopping is one of her top ways to stretch a summer budget.
Digital free to use coupon apps like Shopmium, GreenJinn, and CheckoutSmart are staples in her money-saving toolkit.
“These apps are updated weekly with freebies and discounts on branded groceries,” she explains.
“You can usually claim three or four free items a week. Just buy the item, scan your receipt in the app, and cashback is paid directly to your PayPal or bank account. It’s so easy to use, and the savings build up quickly.”
Holly also advises keeping an eye out for yellow-sticker food. “Knowing what can be frozen is key,” she says.
“I use a vacuum sealer to store chicken breasts, vegetables, and other essentials, so nothing goes to waste.
“Yellow-sticker food and vacuum sealing can reduce waste and save around £20-£30 per month on groceries, which means over the summer, this adds up to £40-£60.”
She also highlights Amazon’s Subscribe & Save feature as a great way to stock up on household essentials at a discount.
“Track the prices, wait for a drop, and then subscribe to get an extra 15% off. Once it’s delivered, you can cancel the subscription if you don’t need it again.”
On-pack promotions are another great way to save. “Robinsons squash bottles are brilliant for this,” Holly says.
“Last summer, they ran a promotion for free swimming sessions. All you had to do was scan the QR code on the sleeve and sign up online.
“These offers often include free football training, days out, or kids’ meals. They’re easy to spot and claim.
“On-pack promotions like free swimming sessions or football training could save around £5 – £10 per activity per child, and claiming three to four promotions over the summer could save £15-£40.”
SAVINGS: £115-£190
One trend in Holly’s Facebook group that she is a fan of is simply prepping for Christmas from now.
“People in my Facebook group have started to save £7 a week in their Amazon balance.
“By Christmas, they’ve got a pot to use for gifts.
“It’s like the old Christmas savings schemes but safer because you can buy pretty much anything on Amazon now.
“I also use Amazon’s Subscribe and Save a lot for essentials like toilet rolls.
“I track prices, wait for a drop, subscribe to get an extra 15% off, and then cancel the subscription after delivery.
Holly has a clever tip for cutting costs on family holidays.
“Haven holiday parks offer touring and camping pitches, which are much cheaper than staying in a caravan,” she explains.
“I’m not keen on camping, so I once paid £100 for a tent pitch at Haven in Kent but stayed at a nearby Travelodge for £29 a night instead of paying over £1,000 for a caravan.
“We used the Travelodge as our base, filled up on their buffet breakfast, and spent our days at the holiday park. It was such a money-saver.”
For families who enjoy camping, Holly suggests buying a cheap tent to use at the holiday park for an even cheaper alternative.
“It’s all about personal preference, but there are so many ways to save on holidays.”
SAVINGS: £900 – £1,200
Keeping kids entertained over the summer doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and Holly has plenty of ideas for treats and toys.
Apps like YoungPlanet are a fantastic way to save money while keeping kids entertained. “Families can list toys and children’s items they no longer need, and everything is free to collect locally,” Holly explains.
“It’s a great way to get things like garden toys, books, games, and bikes without spending anything.
“It’s also perfect for passing on items your own kids have finished with to help others.
“Using the YoungPlanet app to get free toys like garden toys, books, or bikes could save you anywhere around £10 – £50 per item.
“Claiming three to four items over the summer could save up to £200.”
She also mentions apps like Jungle Search, which is free to use and helps find mispriced items on Amazon.
“You’d be amazed at what you can find – everything from garden toys to paddling pools at a fraction of the cost,” she explains.
“When my son was born, I got almost everything for his nursery for under £200, even though the retail value was £1,200.”
SAVINGS: £200+
Holly’s passion for couponing shines through as she explains the strategy behind it.
“You’ve got to time your coupons with promotions,” she says.
“For example, Tesco magazine coupons are often better towards the end of the month when the products go on offer. That’s when you get those gems where you’re paying next to nothing.”
She also mentions loyalty schemes like Pampers.
“With the Pampers loyalty scheme, for every 10 packets you scan, you get one free,” she says.
“They send you a coupon through the post. But it’s all about timing. Some people use coupons too quickly, but you need to come up with a method.
“I write down expiry dates, track prices, and use the coupons when the timing is perfect. It’s a lot of work, but I share this research instantly in my Facebook group, so others don’t have to do it all themselves.”
Instead of searching for discount codes, Holly has a much easier technique to save some money.
“I use a Google Chrome plug-in such as Honey or Pouch, ” she says.
“When you’re shopping online and get to the checkout, the plug-in quickly tries out all the discount codes that might work for that store and applies them to your basket in seconds.
“Sometimes, you can even use more than one code on the same purchase.”
But when it comes to the best digital coupon app, Holly’s favourite is Shopimium.
“It’s really user friendly and a great one to get people started.”
SAVINGS: £50+
Holly embraces AI to make saving easier.
“In my Facebook group, using ChatGPT to save money is really popular right now,” she explains.
“People are using it to figure out what to cook with leftovers in their fridge. You can just write down what you’ve got – potatoes, random leftovers – and ask ChatGPT what meal you can make.
“It provides recipes in seconds, and you end up with a family meal you’d never have thought of. It’s a great way to avoid wasting food and save money.”
She continues: “People even upload pictures of their garden and ask ChatGPT for budget-friendly ideas to improve it. The results are amazing.”
SAVINGS: £50-£100
Holly’s strategic approach to saving has helped her build an impressive stockpile over the years.
“It’s gone from a notepad to an industrial-sized chest freezer and shelves that look like a mini supermarket,” she says.
She explains how combining coupons and offers can lead to huge savings over time. “For example, Huggies DryNites offers a free sample with a £2.50 coupon.
If you wait for the right sale, you can get the product for free. That’s how you build a stockpile – by timing your purchases perfectly.”
Previously at Christmas time, Holly managed to buy over £100 worth of minced chicken for about £15 and picked up a whole turkey worth £35 for 5p – after buying at a reduced price on Christmas eve.
Once she got the food home, she vacuum-sealed it before freezing it.
SAVINGS: £150
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