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У Великій Британії загорілася величезна вітряна турбіна: що відомо (фото)

Фото: The Telegraph/Terry Harris | У Британії спалахнула вітряна турбіна   За словами представника пожежно-рятувальної служби, причиною загоряння на вітряній електростанції став «нещасний випадок». У неділю, 2 лютого, на вітряній електростанції Колдхем, розташованій у британському графстві Кембриджшир, сталася пожежа. Про це пише BBC. Повідомляють, що приблизно о 10:00 за місцевим часом загорілася одна з турбін, […]

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‘Ralph made it to Netflix’ – Peter O’Mahony’s wife Jessica reveals son’s adorable reaction to being in Six Nations doc

PETER O’MAHONY’S wife Jessica joked “Ralph has made it to Netflix” after posting a video of her son reacting to his cameo in the Six Nations documentary.

The second season of the doc focused on the 2024 Championship, which Ireland won for back-to-back titles.

Peter O'Mahony of Ireland holding his son after a rugby match.
Peter O’Mahony captained Ireland to the 2024 Six Nations
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His wife Jessica shared an adorable video of her son watching himself in the Netflix documentary

Peter O’Mahony captained Ireland to that honour, having succeeded Johnny Sexton as skipper following his retirement after the Rugby World Cup.

The Netflix doc showed a number of clips of Ireland players and fans celebrating, including O’Mahony and his young son Ralph.

Jessica shared a precious video of Ralph watching his celebrations with his dad, commenting: “Ralph made it to Netflix”.

Ireland began the defence of their Six Nations title in style with a 27-22 win over England at the Aviva Stadium.

O’Mahony started the game on the bench, with Caelan Doris filling in as captain.

Simon Easterby – who is filling in as interim head coach during Andy Farrell‘s secondment with the Lions – will be hoping to build on that result when they face Scotland.

They are in danger of being without Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham, both of whom picked up injuries against Steve Borthwick‘s men.

Yet even before learning of those fitness doubts, Easterby warned that Ireland will have to improve on their performance against their neighbours.

He said: “It was tough and physical and what you expect from an Ireland-England game.

“The first half, it was the first round of the Six Nations…it’s always going to be a bit of an arm wrestle so we had to find a way. 

“I thought we played well in the first half, we didn’t quite get our accuracy right which is why they were leading.

“But we cleaned it up in the second half. The guys coming off the bench benefited from the work done by the guys who started, it was a tough attritional game.

“We know we need to be better next weekend. It sets us up for next week but it will be incredibly tough.”

It was a sentiment echoed by Jamison Gibson-Park, who was man of the match at the weekend and who believes Scotland are capable of causing an upset.

The Tartan Army have not beaten Ireland since 2017 when they inflicted defeat on the side then-coached by Joe Schmidt.

The scrum-half said: “That’s the case for a lot of teams now. We’ve kind of been near enough to the top of the rankings for a while.

“I know myself that if I’m coming up against a quality side you want to put your best performance out there. Next week will be no different.”

Scotland view themselves as potential champions and the Leinster star agreed: “One hundred per cent. They’re a classy side.

“They’re playing good footie and they’re stacked full of really good individuals, so it will be a tough challenge. I know it’s been a long time since they won but there’s no reason they can’t.

“But what a place to go and what an opportunity for us to go there and have a crack at them.”

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‘He’s absolutely FUMING’ say Love Island fans as they spot secret feud in the villa – did you see it?

LOVE Island fans are convinced there is a secret feud between Omar Nyame Curtis Pritchard after last night’s heart rate challenge.

Omar, 26, has hit it off with Catherine Agbaje in the All Stars villa and received a special dance from her during the racy task.

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Love Island fans think there is a secret feud between Omar and Curtis
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Omar failed to raise Catherine’s heart beat the most
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Love Island contestants during a challenge.
Curtis raised all the girls heart the most except for two
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Curtis Heart Rate challenge was the most hotly-anticipated, with the All Stars and viewers being sent into a frenzy.

Recreating his most iconic Love Island moment, Curtis channelled his inner King Julien from Madagascar after his 2019 Heart Rate challenge performance.

Curtis raised all of the girls heart rates the most apart from two.

But it was Omar’s reaction when it was revealed that Catherine’s heart rate had been raised the most by Curtis.

Some fans were quick to point out Omar’s fuming expression and were quick to speculate there was more to it.

One said: “No wonder Curtis was the one that raised her heart rate the most, babe was scared for her life. Meanwhile Omar was secretly fuming.”

A second commented: “Omar’s FACE when it was announced that Catherine’s heart rate was raised by Curtis? Note that Catherine also SLAPPED Curtis’s hands onto her bum.”

A third added: “Omar looked pretty p***** off that Catherine’s heart rate was raised the most by Curtis. Maybe they don’t get on.”

The Love Island heart rate challenge is a firm favourite among fans and sees the Islanders put on a sexy show to get their co-stars hot under the collar.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu transformed into a cheeky devil and recreated her iconic crawl across the terrace from series eight in 2022.

She made her way towards bombshell Sammy Root – who is currently coupled up with Elma Pazar – and moved in for a snog after giving him a lap dance.

It no doubt felt like deja-vu for Elma, after Ekin-Su previously took Ronnie Vint on a date while they were coupled up.

Ekin-Su then threw Curtis on the floor and the pair proceeded to get raunchy in front of the other Islanders.

Ekin-Su in a devil costume on Love Island.
Ekin-Su shocked her fellow Islanders with her raunchy performance
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WW2 warship mystery SOLVED as navy vessel torpedoed by Nazis killing 100 is found after wreck snags on fishermen’s net

A WORLD War Two warship mystery has finally been solved after the wreck snagged on a fisherman’s net.

The Vital de Oliveira had disappeared for 81 years after it was torpedoed by the Nazis killing 100 people.

Black and white photo of the Vital de Oliveira, a Brazilian Navy troop ship sunk during WWII.
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The Vital de Oliveira warship has finally been found 81 years after it was hit[/caption]
The Brazilian Navy research vessel, Vital de Oliveira.
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A Brazilian Navy research vessel confirmed the incredible WW2 discovery[/caption]
Side-scan sonar image of the Vital de Oliveira shipwreck.
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The Navy used sonar technology to picture the boat on the sea bed[/caption]

This war boat had been the only Brazilian Navy vessel lost to the enemy in World War Two when it sank in 1944.

The ship was hit just before midnight on July 19 and took just three minutes to disappear under the night waves.

The Vital de Oliveira had been lost to history for 81 years until a fisherman’s net became tangled in one of the ship’s guns.

This incredible shipwreck was found some 40 miles off shore from the municipality of Macaé, Brazil – around 100 miles north of Rio de Janeiro.

Scientists then used sonar technology to confirm the lost warship had been found.

Lieutenant Captain Caio Cezar Pereira Demilio of the Brazilian Navy, who participated in the survey, revealed how they made this incredible discovery.

He said: “The location and documentation of the shipwreck were conducted using a multibeam echo sounder and side-scan sonar.

“This is essential equipment for hydrographic and archaeological surveys, especially in the field of shipwreck archaeology.”

Although this World War Two wreck has only just been confirmed, these recent fishermen were not the first to come across the boat.

It was first discovered in 2011 by diving brothers José Luiz and Everaldo Pompermayer Meriguete.

They were alerted by a fisherman whose net became stuck to the seabed.

The duo, called in deep-sea diver Domingos Afonso Jório, found the net entangled in a cannon.

They alerted the Navy but the discovery was confirmed 14 years later.

WAR LOSS

The Vital de Oliveira was sunk by the U-861 U-boat.

The German submarine attacked when dozens of men were dozing though their rest shift.

This warships stern was ripped open, and the force of the blast reportedly toppled a “load of wood”, blocking passages that were needed for escape.

Some of the wood would later float to the surface, creating a lifeline for the survivors, who’d faced “strong whirlpools” when the ship went down.

The U-861 survived the war, and was surrendered at Trondheim, Norway, before being scuttled off the coast of Ireland on December 31, 1945.

It’s captain Jürgen Oesten would live to the age of 96, passing away on August 5, 2010.

Black and white photo of a U-boat, possibly U-861, in the water.
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The German U-861 sank the Vital de Oliveira[/caption]
Black and white photo of Jürgen Oesten, captain of the U-861.
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Jürgen Oesten was the captain of the German U-861[/caption]
Multibeam echo sounder image of the Vital de Oliveira shipwreck.
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A multibeam echo sounder image of the wreck of the Vital de Oliveira[/caption]

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Mike Brewer reveals fate of Wheeler Dealers after 22 years on air

MIKE Brewer reveals the fate of Wheeler Dealers after 22 years on air.

The petrol head has given an update on the future of the popular classic car TV series in a post on his Instagram.

Wheeler Dealers World Tour announcement with Mike Brewer and Edd China.
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Presenter Mike Brewer reveals the fate of Wheeler Dealers after 22 years on air[/caption]
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Mike revealed he had been scammed by a buyer last year[/caption]
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Mike posted a photograph of himself and his co-host Elvis standing in what appears to be a garage beside a classic car.

He captioned the image: “BIG NEWS! We’re hitting the road again!

“@f1elvis and I are bringing the Wheeler Dealers World Tour back to you, and we can’t wait to experience your incredible cars and culture along the way. See you soon!”

Fans were quick to respond to the welcoming news with one stating: “Excellent news! Come to Cyprus please!”

“Hey @mikebrewer .. if you guys ever go through France, it me up” said another.

A third exclaimed: “Awesome, cannot wait for this to air!”

“Woohoo!!!! Awesome news fellas!! The Brewer suite has soft towels and Yorkshire tea waiting x” said another fan of the show.

Another said: ” Come to Brazil and discover our Classic cars.”

While one fan said: “Very cool! I hope one day to meet you mike! Greatings from the netherlands!”

There were also calls for the pair to visit other parts of the world with car enthusiasts hoping to meet the pair.

In the popular show, car dealer Mike along with mechanic Marc ‘Elvis’ find and restore iconic cars to sell for a profit.

But last year Mike issued an urgent warning after revealing he was scammed.

He took to YouTube to explain details of what happened and how he was conned after selling a motor over the phone.

The petrolhead said a buyer used fake information to fraudulently buy a car from him.

Car Auctions: How To Nab A Bargain

Car auctions are a way to sell vehicles based on a bidding system with the highest offer securing the deal.

Auctions aren’t restricted to the rich and famous as thousands of cars are sold at motor auctions in the UK each week.

Here’s what you need to know before attending an auction:

  1. Be prepared: Do your research on the car you would like to purchase beforehand.
  2. Check the car: Cars will usually be lined up before the start, so make sure to arrive early to inspect the desired car thoroughly.
  3. Have a back-up: Be ready for disappointment as your desired motor may be sold to someone else and select a few back-ups.
  4. Be realistic: Realise that there won’t be a “perfect” car at an auction and adjust expectations accordingly.
  5. Set a budget: It is easy to overspend in the heat of the moment during bidding. Ensure you have set a budget and do not go over it.

Key phrases to look out for:

  • ‘No major mechanical faults’ – suggests that there shouldn’t be any issues with the car’s drivetrain, gearbox, suspension, or engine. 
  • ‘Specified faults’ – the auctioneer will read out specific faults.
  • ‘Sold as seen’ – the vehicle is sold with any problems it may have. The auction company will rarely entertain complaints regarding the mechanical or cosmetic condition of these vehicles after sale.
  • ‘Sold with a warranted mileage’ – The car is being offered based on the report, which confirms the mileage through an independent check.

He told his followers: “We think we’ve been scammed not only once but possibly twice.

“Once by a customer who scammed somebody with their ID to buy a car but the second time quite possibly by the car provider.”

Mike explained how his One Automotive group had advertised a white VW Golf Mk7 GTD for just over £10,000.

An interested driver rang up and promptly offer to buy it and arranged a collection service to pick up the vehicle at Mike’s Leamington Spa base.

Mike admitted that before letting the vehicle go they ran various checks on the buyer’s personal information to process the sale.

Everything appeared to be legitimate and the courier then arrived to pick up the vehicle.

But later, Mike was contacted by his bank who revealed the person charged for the vehicle had disputed the sale.

He explained: “He’s been scammed by somebody who has stolen his ID and stolen his card details and used that to buy a car from me and James at One Automotive.”

Mike finished by offering a warning to anyone selling their car.
He said: “If you’re going to sell a car make sure the customer is there in person with ID and with a drivers’ license.

“Check the address, check where they live, and check everything.”

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The stunning three-bed family home with ‘considerable potential’ on Irish market for €175k – and it’s beside beach

A STUNNING three-bed family home with “considerable potential” has just hit the Irish market for €175k – and it’s beside a beach.

The bargain property is located in Barrow, Co Wexford.

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The property is located in Barrow village, Co Wexford[/caption]
Hallway with red walls, tiled floor, and a front door.
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And it is now on the Irish market for €175,000[/caption]
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The home comes with a fully tiled kitchen[/caption]
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It also features a spacious living room[/caption]

This semi-detached home is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house that has been kept in fantastic condition by its current owners.

And it is currently available for viewings.

The house listing reads: “This 3-bedroom semi-detached property of approximately 92 m², built in the 1800s, requires modernisation and has considerable potential for conversion into a lovely home, holiday retreat, or investment property.

“Great potential in a great location.”

It includes a substantial modern kitchen with access to the rear garden and is perfect for first-time buyers.

This stunning kitchen has tiled flooring and is fully fitted with white cabinets, an oven, and a dishwasher.

Double-glazed windows located around the kitchen and dining area allow plenty of natural light to enter the house.

The family home is in an excellent location, with cafes, restaurants, public transport and a host of other amenities nearby.

Along with being a short walk from Barrow beach, New Ross and Wexford town are each within a 30-minute drive of this fabulous property.

The area also includes a choice of primary and secondary schools, perfect for families.

Located in a sought-after residential area, the family home extends to 93 square metres and has electric storage heating along with a spacious back garden.

When entering the home, viewers are greeted by a fabulous hallway with tiled flooring.

spacious living room is situated at the front of the home, and it features a metal fireplace along with lots of storage space and carpet flooring.

This comfortable area is filled with natural light and space, creating a cosy atmosphere.

There is one bathroom in this family home; and it is fully tiled and includes a wash hand basin, an electric shower, and a toilet.

First floor offerings

Moving upstairs, there is a spacious and modern landing with carpet flooring.

On the property’s first floor there are three bedrooms, including a master bedroom with carpet flooring, natural light and plenty of storage space.

The second bedroom is spacious and features views overlooking the garden, along with carpet flooring, double windows, and could fit a king-size bed.

The third bedroom is a modern single room that features plenty of storage space and natural light.

The back garden is a major bonus to buying this home.

Along with a storage shed, it has ample space and greenery.

The property is listed by Brian Wallace Auctioneers and on daft.ie.

Bedroom with a bed, dresser, and radiator.
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The property is a three bedroom home[/caption]
Sandy beach and calm ocean waves.
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It is located right beside a beach[/caption]

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I discovered one of the cheapest charity shops in the UK – designer bags go for £3 & there’s lovely winter coats for £2

A SAVVY shopper has claimed to have discovered the ‘cheapest charity shop ever’ – and there’s loads of bargains from just £1.

So if the cost of living crisis has made your purse feel tighter than ever before and you’re on a mission to save cash without scrimping on your wardrobe, then you’ve come to the right place.

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A bargain hunter has claimed to have found the ‘cheapest charity shop ever’[/caption]
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Prices are no more than £5 per item
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Beige quilted jacket on a hanger in a charity shop.
This winter coat, which was originally from Sainsbury’s, was just £2
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Not only will you find stunning coats for just £2 in this UK shop, but there’s even designer bags for only £3 too.

And if that wasn’t enough, nothing is priced at more than £5 – yes, you heard that correctly.

Lola Amuah, a bargain hunter from the UK, took to social media to give her followers a close-up look inside her favourite charity shop, leaving many open-mouthed.

As she stood outside the Save the Children store on Osmaston Road, in Derby city centre, the thrifting fan said: “Nothing is priced more than £5 in this shop.”

And it didn’t take long for Lola to get her hands on a huge haul of purse-friendly finds, including a stunning Zara blouse for just £2.

Not only this, but Lola and her husband also spotted a ‘pretty’ Tu quilted coat from Sainsbury’s, which is perfect for keeping warm in winter, also for only £2.

If that wasn’t enough, the charity shop enthusiasts also found a Harry Potter top for £1 and lots of bags for just £2 each. 

And if it’s luxury fashion you’re after, there’s plenty of that where this charity shop is concerned, as Lola also noticed an & Other Stories sweatshirt for £2, an Oliver Bonas blouse for £3 and even a silk dress, originally from Ted Baker, for just £5.

There was even gymwear too, as Lola beamed: “I spy Gymshark for £2.”

But that’s not all, as not only will you be able to give your wardrobe a refresh with these cheap finds, but you’ll also be able to upgrade your handbag collection too.

And if you thought that was it, think again, as it’s no surprise that Lola was even more overjoyed with her shopping trip when she spotted a brown leather Fiorelli bag for just £3 – which we think is a real bargain. 

Lola’s TikTok clip, which she posted under the username @lola_amuah, has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up 117,100 views.

Top charity shop tips for bagging a bargain

Ross Dutton has been a manager for Crisis's charity shops for four years and currently runs the charity's Finsbury Park shop in London.

Choose your area – As a rule of thumb, the posher the area, the better quality the clothes that are donated.

Don’t hang around – If you see something you like, buy it, as it’ll likely be gone when you come back

Look out for cut-off labels – Some of your favourite high street stores will have deals with local charity shops to donate stock that isn’t sold during their own sales. Often part of the deal is that they need to cut the labels off the clothes.

Stay at home – While some charities have their own site, like Oxfam and Crisis. many also sell from dedicated eBay stores, such as British Heart Foundation and Scope. You won’t get the range of bargains that you would get in a physical store, but if you’re looking for something specific it may be worth checking online too.

Social media users were stunned by the ‘brilliant’ prices and were eager to express this in the comments. 

One person said: “Great prices.” 

Another added: “That first Zara shirt is gorgeous. I’m so jealous.” 

What a brilliant shop

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A third commented: “It’s nice to see a charity shop not charging over the odds!” 

Meanwhile, someone else wrote: “Always good bargains in this one.” 

Not only this, but another charity shop fan recognised: “What a brilliant shop.”

At the same time, one secondhand shopper beamed: “Proof that secondhand is the new luxury!”

Floral dress on a hanger in a charity shop.
There’s even designer dresses for a fiver
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Whilst this gorgeous bag was only £3
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