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Chilling rise of TikTokkers peddling dangerous ‘cures’ for cancer & other deadly illnesses in sick bid to gain followers

INFLUENCERS are peddling animal dewormer and other dangerous alternative medicines as “cures” for deadly illnesses like cancer in a sick bid to gain followers.

Experts have slammed the tips given out on social media as “scary” and dangerous, warning people not to blindly follow influencers.

TikTok video of a woman describing overcoming stage 4 cancer in 7 months.
TikTok has deleted many of the videos flagged by The Sun
TikTok video about Joe Tippins and the use of Fenbendazole (dog dewormer) for cancer treatment.
Some influencers are peddling dog dewormer as a cancer cure
Screenshot of a TikTok video of a woman explaining how she ended up in the hospital after making anti-cancer tea.
Experts have said such videos can be dangerous

Many people have tried out the bizarre “hacks”, such as the “migraine meal” of drinking coke and eating McDonald’s chips that went viral recently.

But some TikTokkers are claiming to fix serious and life-threatening illnesses with a quick and easy “magic potion” you can whip up at home.

Videos seen by The Sun have influencers confidentially telling their followers that taking dewormer for dogs or horses – which is harmful to humans – gets rid of cancer.

Others posted recipes for homemade herbal teas, such as soursop tea, saying that they drank it every day for two weeks and it cured various diseases.

Many influencers promote supplements that contain the ancient Indian herb ashwagandha – also saying it helps cure anxiety and a poor sex drive.

Hundreds of social media users flocked to the comments sections, begging for more information, with experts worried many people will take such advice as gospel.

Cancer sufferers are even among the commenters asking for recipes and recommendations to fight their deadly disease.

When The Sun contacted TikTok about the videos peddling alternative cancer cures, those that we flagged were removed.

VIRAL DOESN’T MEAN VALID

Michael Baah, who is a cancer rehab coach, said it is “scary” people are relying on TikTok and social media for health advice.

He explained: “The health advice I see on TikTok lately is wild. One minute it’s ‘walk 10k steps,’ the next it’s ‘eat pickles to cure cancer’ or ‘bite a lemon to stop anxiety.’

“And the scary part? People are actually giving it a go.

“I coach cancer rehab clients every week, and I always tell them, if you’re considering any supplement or remedy, speak to your consultant first.

“Your health isn’t a trend, and it shouldn’t be treated like one.

“Some of these so-called cures like dog dewormer, fermented pickles, or herbal teas are dangerous when taken seriously.

Your health isn’t a trend, and it shouldn’t be treated like one.

Michael Baah, cancer rehab coach

“Just because something is “natural” doesn’t mean it’s harmless, and just because it went viral doesn’t make it valid.

“If anything, it shows how easy it is to spread false hope to vulnerable people.”

Often, the TikTok videos point to the online shop in the app where people can buy the supplements mentioned.

This advice – mostly from people without any medical knowledge – could lead to patients turning away from vital treatment.

TikTok video showing a man holding a yellow object and claiming it stops anxiety and panic attacks.
Mental health cures are also being peddled
Man holding a small, translucent object, claiming it stops anxiety and panic attacks.
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Image of a TikTok post showing boxes of Safe-Guard and Duramectin equine dewormers with text claiming they cure cancer.
A post claiming horse dewormer can cure cancer
Illustration of soursop with text claiming it can kill cancer.
Some videos claim fruit is better than chemo

Other herbs or supplements could also interfere with any ongoing cancer treatment.

Cancer UK warns: “One of the biggest risks of seeking alternative therapy is postponing or declining evidence-based conventional treatment, which might otherwise prolong or even save a patient’s life.”

Gen Z particularly vulnerable

New research from City St George’s, University of London, recently found that 81 per cent of cancer cures touted by content creators on TikTok are fake.

It also found that Gen Z is particularly vulnerable to cancer misinformation, as TikTok is used as a search engine and is a key means of accessing health information for this demographic.

TikTok told The Sun that the study had a small sample size and only represented a tiny percentage of the content on the app.

It said it takes steps to counter misinformation – which is a problem across all social media, not just the video-based platform.

If anxiety could be cured by Skittles or cold drinks, mental health professionals would be out of business.

Michael Baah cancer rehab coach

It’s not just cancer cures being promoted online, but for a range of both physical and mental illnesses.

Anxiety sufferers are told to eat an orange while in the shower.

Influencers confidently tell those suffering from the mental illness to bite into a lemon or eat sour skittles or sour patch kids to shock their system out of a panic attack.

Others said to eat ice, have a cold drink or an ice bath along a similar vein.

Some even claimed that eating fermented pickles also helps.

TikTok health advice: What to look out for

Check credentials

Do they have any relevant qualifications?

Are they a certified trainer, registered dietitian, or licensed professional in their field?

Real experts will usually highlight their credentials clearly, signposting where they qualified from

Do your own research

Verify the information they share -don’t blindly follow their advice.

Look for scientific evidence or expert opinions backing up their claims – there are many health studies online.

If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Keep and eye out for red flags

Be wary if they are promoting extreme products, quick fixes, or other unrealistic hacks.

Don’t trust overly sensationalised or extreme claims.

Are they signposting you to a shop online or a service? They could be benefiting financially from this.

Michael added: “Things like eating ice or biting lemons are just sensory distractions.

“They might offer a few seconds of relief, but they don’t address the root of what someone’s feeling.

“If anxiety could be cured by Skittles or cold drinks, mental health professionals would be out of business.

“As a professional, I think it’s important we stick to what’s proven: science-backed strategies, structured support, and good old-fashioned common sense.

“That’s what gets results. Not trending audio and a camera filter.

It’s spreading misinformation

“The bigger issue is how polished and convincing these videos look.

“It’s easy to get sucked in. But behind the editing and engagement, there’s usually no evidence, no credentials, and no real accountability.

“So yes, enjoy your orange in the shower if it gives you a lift, but don’t confuse that with a treatment plan.

“Real health takes consistency, not gimmicks.”

Dr Kirstie Fleetwood-Meade, who specialises in anxiety, agreed.

Many TikTok ‘anxiety cures’ oversimplify a complex mental health problem

Dr Kirstie Fleetwood-Meade, anxiety specialist

She told The Sun: “Some people may find regular cold exposure (ice baths or cold showers) are a helpful way to reduce anxiety, alongside input from a qualified health professional, as it can help to regulate the nervous system. 

“Many TikTok ‘anxiety cures’ oversimplify a complex mental health problem, misleading people into thinking quick fixes are effective treatments.

“This can delay seeking proper care and invalidate real struggles of people who live with anxiety every day.

“Because these ‘health’ influencers often lack professional credentials, they can spread misinformation widely without accountability, and sometimes encourage risky or harmful behaviours.”

TikTok, Instagram and YouTube are flooded with self-proclaimed “wellness experts” confidently informing their followers of their “credentials”.

Research published in 2023 discovered that 84 per cent of mental health advice on TikTok is misleading, with 14 per cent of videos containing content that could be harmful.

It has been found that “personal narratives are often prioritised over research-backed content”.

A TikTok spokesperson said: “TikTok is a place where people can share their personal medical treatment experiences and build supportive communities.

“We proactively provide trusted health information in-app from the World Health Organisation, partner with independent fact-checkers to verify content, and rigorously enforce policies— to remove any content which breaches this policy.”

They said that their Community Guidelines ban health misinformation that may cause significant harm and they remove this content from the platform when they find it.

Some professionals are beginning to adopt the influencer style of content online – further blurring the lines and making it confusing about who to trust.

Belle Gibson arriving at the Federal Court in Melbourne.
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A federal court ordered Belle Gibson to pay a $410,000 fine plus $30,000 in legal costs for misleading and deceptive conduct – a fine she hasn’t paid[/caption]
Belle Gibson arriving at the Federal Court in Melbourne.
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Belle Gibson arrives at the Federal Court in Melbourne, Australia, June 20, 2019[/caption]

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

One expert pointed to the case of Australian influencer Belle Gibson, who was the subject of Netflix documentary “Apple Cider Vinegar” last year.

The wellness warrior pretended to have brain cancer, and falsely told her thousands of followers she had cured herself through alternative therapies and nutrition.

She gained a huge following online in 2013 after blogging about her “battle with cancer”.

Gibson amassed 200,000 followers on Instagram when it was still a new social media platform – a large number back then.

CANCER CON I was diagnosed with cancer at 19 and then was scammed by con artist Belle Gibson who said she could cure it

By Leanne Hall

Belle Gibson is the latest fraudster to have a TV show made on how she swindled people out of money by pretending healthy eating and green juices cured her brain cancer.

However, it soon became clear that Belle’s natural remedies didn’t work and that she never even had cancer to begin with.

Starting as a blogger in 2009, Belle claimed she was diagnosed with “malignant brain cancer” and given “six to eight months” to live.

However, Belle said she had chosen to withdraw from chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment, and instead embarked on “a quest to heal myself naturally… through nutrition, patience, determination and love”.

With 200,000 followers on Instagram at the time, many of whom were cancer patients, she conned them into thinking she had found a cure.

And one of those was fellow Aussie Bella Johnston.

At the age of 19, Bella was diagnosed with a paraganglioma, a rare endocrine tumour, in 2009 and was surrounded by older people in the hospital leaving her feeling isolated.

So when she found Belle’s social media and saw she was roughly the same age and battling cancer too, she was hooked.

Bella saw that the influencer had claimed to manage the disease with diet, exercise and alternative medicine and as a result, Bella wanted to follow in her footsteps.

But unbeknownst to Bella, the cancer survivor she looked up to was a con artist who had never had the disease.

She then released “The Whole Pantry”, a health and wellness app.

The fraudster claimed doctors told her she only has “six weeks, four months tops” to live – drawing in thousands of sympathetic followers.

From there, she also published a cookbook and raked in $400,000 Australian dollars, pledging to donate a share to charity.

In 2015, Gibson was exposed by journalists as a fraudster who lied about her medical records and diagnosis.

A federal court ordered her to pay a $410,000 fine plus $30,000 in legal costs for misleading and deceptive conduct – a fine she hasn’t paid.

Her money-grabbing lies went on to inspire many documentaries.

What’s worse is that she is only one of a growing list of young, attractive and seemingly inspirational women who fake serious illnesses to make money.

Sometimes the families themselves are in on the lie – as with the case of British teenager Megan Bhari.

Not only were donors conned out of around £400,000, but they duped celebrities including Louis Tomlinson, Taylor Swift, even winning an award from Prime Minister David Cameron.

Aged 15, her mother Jean told friends that her daughter – who already suffered from a disease causing a build-up of pressure on the brain – had been diagnosed with a brain tumour.

They started a charity, Believe in Magic, a “Make-a-Wish”-style organisation to bring hope to seriously ill children.

Jean herself posted regular updates about her daughter’s hospital visits – at one point even raising £120,000 in 48 hours for emergency treatment in the US, saying Megan’s tumour had worsened.

She even once claimed that Megan had severe sepsis and that doctors had given her only a 10 per cent chance of surviving the next week – but it was all a lie.

An inquest later recorded she died of heart failure related to a fatty liver but there was no mention of a tumour on her medical records.

The Charity Commission later launched an investigation into Believe in Magic before freezing its accounts following “multiple complaints.”

Her charity was dissolved after a probe found nearly £400,000 missing from its books.

Police did investigate the complaints but said that there was insufficient evidence to take the matter any further.


Do you know more? Email emily.davies@thesun.co.uk


Belle Gibson holding an award.
The story of the world’s most devious con-woman Belle Gibson and how her fraudulent business was finally uncovered was made into a Netflix series

WEB OF LIES I was pals with Apple Cider Vinegar’s Belle Gibson but exposed her for the liar she was – her ‘seizures’ were a red flag

By Emma Pryer

WHEN Chanelle McAuliffe struck up a friendship with Belle Gibson in October 2014, she thought she’d found a kindred spirit.

Despite Belle’s, 32, supposed terminal cancer diagnosis and the looming dread that she might not reach her next birthday, she was full of ambition – and that inspired Chanelle, 37.

Little did Chanelle know, it was all a lie.

Belle, who at the time was running Australia’s most known wellness account by claiming she’d curated a natural healing lifestyle that cured her of deadly brain cancer, had never been diagnosed with the deadly illness.

The incredible story of the world’s most devious con-woman and how her fraudulent business was finally uncovered was made into a Netflix series called Apple Cider Vinegar, which hit the platform earlier this month.

The Melbourne mum-of-one’s Instagram account, Healing Belle, had more than 300,000 followers by the time she was eventually caught out.

The influencer honed in on the fear and bewilderment of her followers and friends – including Chanelle.

Most of her followers were people ­genuinely battling terminal cancer, and she was fraudulently telling them to drink green juices and consume organic foods to cure themselves.

Her mantra? Western medicine, such as chemotherapy, could not cure you.

She kept up the facade of her supposed deadly illness by faking seizures, claiming her ‘cancer’ was spreading and telling people: “I’m going to die soon anyway.”

Initially, Chanelle believed it all.

But just a few months into their friendship, after she’d watched Belle roll around on the floor having a ‘seizure’ before miraculously jumping to her feet and wiping saliva from her mouth, alarm bells started to chime.

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I’m a Vinted expert, my four easy tips will instantly boost your sales and why pricing lower will mean you earn more

SUMMER can be an expensive time of year whether you have holidays to pay for or are trying to keep the kids entertained while they’re off school.

Vinted can be a great way to make extra cash but with thousands of listings on the reselling app it can be difficult to get yourself noticed.

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Faye Oakenfull reveals her four top tips for boosting Vinted sales
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However, Faye Oakenfull, marketing director at Centra, has revealed how to make your listings stand out.

She says focusing on quality listings and smart pricing can transform casual decluttering into a profitable side business. 

Quality photography matters 

“Quality photos are the foundation of successful listings,” Oakenfull explains. “Natural light works best for capturing true colours and details that buyers want to see.”  

Use a plain background to avoid distractions, and photograph items from multiple angles – front, back, close-ups of details, and any flaws. This not only gives buyers a better view of the product but also helps build trust. 

When it comes to how you present your items, the expert says the choice between trying them on or laying them flat depends on both the garment and your personal comfort. 

Modelling the item can help potential buyers visualise fit and drape, especially with structured pieces like coats, dresses, or trousers, but laying items flat – or neatly hanging them – can still be highly effective when done with care and good lighting.  

A strong middle ground is hanging items on a hanger. This allows for clean, consistent photos without the need to model, while still showing shape and length clearly. 

“Consistency in your photo style across listings can also help create a cohesive and trustworthy seller profile,” she adds. 

“If you can, avoid using flash, and try to take your photos during daylight hours to give your items a natural, true-to-life appearance.”

Strategic pricing boosts visibility 

Vinted’s statistics show that competitive pricing strategies are flourishing, as there has been an increase in algorithmic visibility for well-priced items. 

This may be due to recent high competition and increased platform usage encouraging sellers to ask for reasonable prices. 

“Before listing an item, search for similar products that have sold recently,” Faye advises. 

“Position yourself just below comparable listings to attract more views.”  

Pricing just a little lower than similar active listings can improve your chances of being featured higher in search results.

Consider the condition of your item too – new with tags items can command higher prices, but gently used ones should be priced accordingly. Keep track of how long items stay listed; if something hasn’t sold in a few weeks, adjusting your price even slightly could refresh visibility and drive interest. 

Detailed descriptions drive sales 

Providing detailed descriptions is an effective way of increasing your chances of conversion. 

The increase of keyword usage and the inclusion of measurements contribute to this improvement, alongside the reduction in customer questions regarding the listing. 

“Be thorough about size, condition, and materials in your descriptions. Include measurements rather than just size labels since sizing varies between brands,” Faye suggests.  

Well-crafted descriptions not only help with searchability but also reduce the number of queries from potential buyers, saving you time. Mention the fit (tight, loose, oversized), washing instructions, or any brand-specific quirks. 

Use clear, searchable terms like ‘Zara midi dress’ or ‘Nike Air Force 1 UK 7’ rather than vague titles. The more transparent and accurate your listing, the more confident shoppers feel clicking ‘Buy.’ 

You can also add other relevant details to your listings. For instance, if you’re selling a fair number of items, you could mention that you’re having a clear-out – this can encourage people to browse your wardrobe. 

Bundle discounts increase total value 

UK bundle discount sales continue to be on the rise – and it’s no surprise. Everyone enjoys a good deal, especially at a time when the cost of living and inflation are steadily increasing. 

UNDERSTANDING TAX IMPLICATIONS

According to HMRC guidance, there is no new tax rule for people selling unwanted items online.

But you may need to register for Self Assessment and pay tax if you buy goods for resale with the intention of selling them for profit and generate total income exceeding £1,000 before expenses in any tax year. 

In other words, anyone buying items specifically to resell them may be subject to tax, while personal decluttering remains tax-free. 

How you acquire your items matters, because personal possessions and purchased inventory are taxed at different rates. 

“If you’re buying stock to resell, track all your expenses including packaging, postage, and the original cost of items,” Oakenfull advises. “These can be deducted from your profits when calculating any potential tax liability.” 

The key is knowing the difference between casual selling and running a small business, and planning accordingly.

Shoppers are becoming more conscious of value and even more likely to take advantage of savings where they can. 

“Offering percentage discounts on multiple purchases is a satisfying way to increase your overall sales value while saving on shipping costs,” she notes.  

Bundling encourages customers to buy more at once, especially when they’re already browsing your wardrobe. Set up automated discounts – such as 10% off two or more items – and mention this in your bio or item descriptions to catch attention.  

It not only increases average order value, but also reduces the time and materials spent on packaging and postage. 

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The 1% Club wipes out seven players instantly on easy 90% question – but would you have known the answer?

A QUESTION on The 1% Club wiped out players from the get-go – despite being deemed as easy.

The popular quiz show, fronted by Lee Mack, is known for leaving players with their minds boggling thanks to its tough questions as the game goes on.

Quiz question: Which word remains valid if the first letter is changed to the next letter in the alphabet? Options: PAGE, RAGE, WAGE.
This question wiped out The 1% Club players straight away
Screenshot of a quiz show question: Which word remains valid if the first letter is changed to the next letter in the alphabet?  Options: PAGE, RAGE, WAGE.
Would you have been able to answer it?

However for most of the 100 players, they manage to sail through the first few round which are deemed easy thanks to most of the general public being able to correctly answer them.

But for one episode of the Saturday night quiz favourite, seven people fell at the very first hurdle.

They all failed to correctly identify the answer to the opening 90% question – which was all about letters.

Reading the question aloud, Lee said: “Which of the following words still makes a valid word if you change the first letter to the next letter in the alphabet?”

Lee then told the players of the three choices they had to pick from, which were – Page, Rage and Wage.

With 30 seconds on the clock, the 100 players did their best to attempt to answer the question.

However, for seven of them, they could not get to the right answer.

Lee then confirmed that the answer was in fact, Rage.

By switching the ‘R’ to an ‘S’ – the following letter in the alphabet – players were left with the word, Sage.

Page would have produced “oage”, whilst Wage would have read “xage”.

One player who got it wrong admitted it was his “biggest fear” to go out on the 90% question.

He told Lee that he panicked and failed to read the question properly before selecting the answer as “wage”.

Hardest Quiz Show Questions

Would you know the answers to some of quizzing TV's hardest questions

  • Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Earlier this year, fans were left outraged after what they described as the “worst” question in the show’s history. Host Jeremy Clarkson asked: “From the 2000 awards ceremony onwards, the Best Actress Oscar has never been won by a woman whose surname begins with which one of these letters?” The multiple choice answers were between G, K, M and W. In the end, and with the £32,000 safe, player Glen had to make a guess and went for G. It turned out to be correct as Nicole Kidman, Frances McDormand and Kate Winslet are among the stars who have won the Best Actress gong since 2000. 
  • The 1% Club – Viewers of Lee Mack’s popular ITV show were left dumbfounded by a question that also left the players perplexed. The query went as follows: “Edna’s birthday is on the 6th of April and Jen’s birthday falls on the 15th of October, therefore Amir’s birthday must be the ‘X’ of January.” It turns out the conundrum links the numbers with its position in the sentence, so 6th is the sixth word and 15th is the fifteenth word. Therefore, Amir’s birthday is January 24th, corresponding to the 24th word in the sentence.
  • The Chase – The ITV daytime favourite left fans scratching their heads when it threw up one of the most bizarre questions to ever grace the programme. One of the questions asked the player: “Someone with a nightshade intolerance should avoid eating what?” The options were – sweetcorn, potatoes, carrots – with Steve selecting sweetcorn but the correct answer was potatoes.
Quiz question: Which word remains valid if the first letter is changed to the next letter in the alphabet? Options: PAGE, RAGE, WAGE.
The correct answer was revealed to be B

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Michael Duffy provides moment of magic as Derry City stun Shelbourne in Premier Division clash at Tolka Park

A PIECE of Michael Duffy magic undid Shelbourne at Tolka Park as Derry City won for the first time in five outings to Dublin this season.

Winger Duffy’s glorious second-half winner was no more than Tiernan Lynch’s side deserved as they avenged their opening-night defeat to Damien Duff’s champions in Drumcondra.

Shelbourne can have few complaints as Derry leapfrog them up to fourth place in the table having controlled the pattern of the game for an hour, the home side only coming alive after falling behind. That said, in stifling conditions with the temperature registering 24 degrees at kick-off, Shels began brightly as they initially took the game to their visitors.

But it was Derry who were first to threaten, and on the double at that.

The first chance on eight minutes stemmed from sloppy Shels play as JJ Lunney’s pass was easily intercepted by Duffy. It led to a chance for Liam Boyce whose attempted chip over Conor Kearns had just too much on it as it sailed over the target.

A minute later, Shels were stretched at the back as Gavin Whyte put Boyce in behind down the right.

But Kearns did enough to narrow the angle with the striker’s dink bobbling across goal and wide.

Shels responded with a promising opening of their own from the game’s first corner on 11 minutes.

Harry Wood’s delivery was on the money for Seán Boyd who rose above everyone to plant his firm header inches over Brian Maher’s crossbar.

Passing well, with Sadou Diallo and Carl Winchester influential in the middle of the park, Derry began to control the game as Shels struggled to get on the ball, though they seemed content to sit off and play on the counter.

A break for Kearns needing attention allowed Duff the opportunity to give his players a talking-to on the sideline.

And the reset almost brought a reward on 36 minutes as Shels carved Derry open for the only time in a frustrating first half for the home side.

Wood’s cross was met by a Boyd header with Maher making a fine save in touching the ball out for a goal-kick off the lurking John Martin. Duff withdrew Martin and McInroy at half-time with Mipo Odubeko and Ellis Chapman introduced in the hope of enlivening his side.

It was more of the same, though, as Derry promptly regained the initiative with Kearns forced into a parry save from a Whyte drive after Shels gave the ball away cheaply.

A sliding doors moment then almost brought a Shelbourne goal at one end before Derry struck for a deserved lead at the other in the 54th minute.

First Evan Caffrey saw his chip headed away by Sam Todd with Maher stranded after colliding with Boyd.

Derry immediately broke with Winchester’s sweeping pass finding Duffy on the right. A clever stepover wrong-footed Kameron Ledwidge to allow the former Dundalk man to get the ball on to his left foot and find the far top corner with a sublime curling shot for his seventh goal of the season.

Shels owned much of the ball for the remainder of the game but Maher scarcely had a save to make as Derry had done what was needed to take home the points.

SUN STAR MAN

Michael Duffy (Derry City).

SHELBOURNE: Kearns 7; Bone 7, Barrett 7, Ledwidge 7; Caffrey 6, Lunney 6, McInroy 6 (Chapman h-t, 6), Norris 6 (Coote 63, 7); Wood 7 (O’Sullivan 77, 6), Martin 6 (Adubeko h-t, 6), Boyd 6 (Kelly 63, 6).

DERRY CITY: Maher 7; Cann 7, Connolly 7, Holt 7; R Boyce 6, Diallo 7 (McMullan 62, 6), Winchester 8 (Hoban 89, 6), Todd 7; Whyte 7 (Benson 62, 6), Duffy 8; L Boyce 7 (Mullen 62, 6).

REFEREE: N Doyle (Dublin) 6.

20 June 2025; Michael Duffy of Derry City celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Derry City at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile
Michael Duffy, left, scored the winner for Derry City against Shelbourne
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Millions of Freeview watchers hit by big Channel 4 change and must re-scan TV boxes to keep popular channel

Channel 4 logo outside its headquarters.
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MILLIONS of Freeview watchers have been hit by a big channel change as viewers are urged to re-scan their TV boxes.

Channel 4 has boosted Freeview coverage for one of its channels this month, meaning you’ll need to retune to continue watching.

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Millions of Freeview watchers are urged to retune their TV boxes this month[/caption]

As part of Freeview’s monthly channel update, 4seven transitioned to a new frequency as of Wednesday 18 June.

This is because of an important technical change to the way the Channel 4 offshoot channel is broadcast on Freeview.

It will give more Freeview users access to the channel at a time when 4seven is increasingly used as an overspill for live events.

4seven has recently become the home of a selected number of men’s European Championship U21 games, including Netherlands v Ukraine and Slovenia v Czechia.

They have previously broadcast coverage of the Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

But for the time being, 4seven is broadcasting on both new and old frequencies.

At the end of this transition period, the old copy of 4seven will carry a retune caption.

But you can retune today to ensure continued reception of 4seven on channel 49.

Following your retune, you should see 4seven on channel 49 and the old copy of 4seven on channel 790.

What’s better is the channel now has universal coverage on Freeview.

It’s now available to all viewers in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man in addition to UK viewers who can only receive a reduce Freeview channel line-up.

If you’re a viewer who only receives around 20 basic Freeview channels at your address, you can retune to add 4seven to channel 49.

It’s a big bonus to some viewers as some remote locations with reduced access to Freeview are also affected by poor internet speeds meaning they can’t stream TV either.

This follows a reconfiguration of the frequency that carries the main Channel 4 service on Freeview, meaning the 4seven signal can now be aired alongside its parent channel.

It’s not the only Freeview change seen this month either.

Just last week it was announced that Rewind TV is now on channel 81.

It has swapped places with Blaze +1 and is now the next-door channel to the vintage Talking Pictures channel.

There’s also a new shopping channel with Must Have Ideas setting up shop on channel 96.

The service was previously exclusive to satellite TV such as Sky and on YouTube but a retune will now add the channel to your service.

Millions of Freeview watchers can also enjoy three new channels this month.

Starting from this week, viewers will be able to tune into a number of channels including ITV Quiz, a fresh channel dedicated to quizzes.

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