3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Coronation Street star quits after two years – and his final scenes have already aired
CORONATION Street star Jack Carroll has quietly quit the show after two years.
Actor and comedian Jack, 26, who lives with cerebral palsy, joined the soap back in October 2023 as Bobby Crawford, the secret son of killer Rob Donovan, and nephew of Carla Connor.
ITVJack Carroll has quit Coronation Street after 18 months[/caption]
ITVThe actor played Rob Donovan’s secret son[/caption]
Bosses made a big deal of his casting with Jack saying at the time: “I’m delighted and honoured to be playing a part in the history of the cultural institution that is Coronation Street.
“I hope Bobby brings viewers a lot of laughs in the vein of some of the street’s classic comedy characters.”
But The Sun can reveal that Jack filmed his final scenes back in March, with his low-key exit airing on screen last month after his storyline came to a natural end.
In scenes that played out on the 12th May, Bobby decided to fly out to Spain for a last minute holiday after close friend Lauren Bolton accused him of being her blackmailer.
He told his aunt Carla, actress Alison King, that he would be joining Simon Barlow on his travels.
Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain was also axed by bosses and left the soap last year.
A Corrie source said: “Jack loved his time on the cobbles but it came to a natural end for now.
“He did 18 months on the street and loved every minute of it.
“His exit was very low-key and even the viewers didn’t realise his last minute holiday to Spain would be a permanent move.
“Jack wanted to go quietly and not make a fuss.
“The door is very much open for him to return in future storylines.”
Jack shot to fame at 14 when he was the runner up on the seventh series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2014.
Coronation Street's 2024 shock exits
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The youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza’s grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life.
The Weatherfield legend left his family and loved ones behind on Boxing Day, 2023, when his wife Carla Connor encouraged him to travel around the world with a friend.
Simon’s been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy.
Alya Nazir is set to leave the cobbles as actress Sair Khan prepares to go on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child.
It looks likely she’ll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind.
Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end.
Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia.
His stand up comedy routine was a hit with the judges and viewers alike and he went on to appear on Saturday Night at the London Palladium, Jason Manford’s Funny Old Week and Live At the Apollo as well as completing his first national live tour.
Since filming his Corrie exit Jack has been busy with a new podcast, Love int North, which celebrates the most northern love stories.
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Shocking Netflix ‘hijacking’ that uses convincing trick to empty your bank account exposed as TV fans told ‘be careful’
NETFLIX users are being warned of a scam that could see them vulnerable to having their personal data stolen.
Cyberprotection company, Malwarebytes, issued the serious warning for people who search for tech support numbers online and that hackers were using sponsored ads to fool unsuspecting punter.
NetflixScammers are now posing as tech support to fleece people of their data[/caption]
The company explained that “cybercriminals frequently use ads directing to a malicious site to take advantage of our trust in sponsored search results for popular brands.”
It found in a recent ruse, that support scammers were hijacking the results of legitimate sites.
How they pull off their scam is that they will pay for a sponsored ad on Google pretending to be a major brand and while that will usually lead to a fake website, there were some cases people were to a brand’s legitimate site, “but with one small difference.”
The company used photos showing how the address bar on a website that a person was taken to after unknowingly clicking on one of these dodgy ads looked legitimate, but “the results had been poisoned to display the scammer’s phone number instead of the business’ real number.”
“When you call the scam number, the scammers will pose as the brand with the aim of getting you to hand over personal data or financial information, or even allow them remote access to your computer,” Malwarebytes wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
It then showed examples of how scammers had manipulated the real Netflix site but a “fake number appears in what looks like a search result, making it seem official.”
“This is able to happen because Netflix’s search functionality blindly reflects whatever users put in the search query parameter without proper sanitization or validation,” the company explained.
“This creates a reflected input vulnerability that scammers can exploit.”
Netflix was just one example of the scammers’ grit, Malwarebytes also found other brands that were targeted included, PayPal, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and HP.
Malwarebytes suggested people install browse guards on their computers to protect them from the elaborate scams.
Outside of installing the browser guard, people can also protect themselves from this kind of scam in a number of different ways.
Red flags to look out for include, a phone number in the URL, suspicious search terms like “Call Now” or “Emergency Support” in the address bar of the browser, an excess of encoded characters alongside the characters,such as, %20 (space) and %2B (+ sign) along with phone numbers.
Other warning signs include, the website showing a search result before you entered one, an in-browser warning for known scams, and urgent language displayed on the website.
How to spot a dodgy app
Detecting a malicious app before you hit the 'Download' button is easy when you know the signs.
Follow this eight-point checklist when you’re downloading an app you’re unsure about:
Check the reviews – be wary of both complaints and uniformly positive reviews by fake accounts.
Look out for grammar mistakes – legitimate app developers won’t have typos or errors in their app descriptions.
Check the number of downloads – avoid apps with only several thousand downloads, as it could be fake.
Research the developer – do they have a good reputation? Or, are totally fake?
Check the release date – a recent release date paired with a high number of downloads is usually bad news.
Review the permission agreement – this agreement gives permission for the app to take bits of your data, and fake apps often ask for additional data that is not necessary.
Check the update frequency – an app that is updated too frequently is usually indicative of security vulnerabilities.
Check the icon – look closely, and don’t be deceived by distorted, lower-quality versions the icons from legitimate apps.
All of this information will available in both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store.
“And before you call any brand’s support number, look up the official number in previous communications you’ve had with the company (such as an email, or on social media) and compare it to the one you found in the search results. If they are different, investigate until you’re sure which one is the legitimate one,” said Jérôme Segura, senior director of research of Malwarebytes.
“If during the call, you are asked for personal information or banking details that have nothing to do with the matter you’re calling about, hang up.”
AlamyNetflix was just one of many brands targeted in the scam[/caption]
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Daisy Lowe marries fiance and shares first pics of incredible wedding dress
DAISY Lowe has married her fiance Jordan Saul, sharing the first pics of her incredible wedding dress.
Model Daisy, 36, and property developer Jordan, 31, were joined by close friends and family as they said their vows on Thursday in an intimate London ceremony.
InstagramDaisy Lowe looked incredible in her sheer wedding dress[/caption]
She posed up a storm with pals on her big day
After the ceremony, the group headed to Brutto – an Italian restaurant in East London – where they celebrated with a cosy dinner featuring bowls of pasta and tiramisu.
Photos from the celebration, shared on social media by Daisy’s half-sister Betty Goffey, 18, offered a glimpse into the intimate evening.
Guests gathered around a candlelit table set up outside the trattoria, creating a warm, celebratory mood.
One photo showed Daisy wearing a classic off-the-shoulder white gown with her hair half-up, captioned simply by Betty: “Da bride.”
Daisy stunned fans as she later posted a string of shots from an Agent Provocateur shoot, in which she wore sets of VERY racy lingerie inside her room at the five-star Lanesborough hotel.
The star wore a veil with the getup, as well as a giant white bow, and a cake between her legs.
In their Instagram caption, the brand wrote: “And for the wedding night…
“Daisy Lowe for Agent Provocateur, captured by Claire Rothstein.”
Earlier that day, her mum Pearl Lowe shared a family photo taken on a quiet residential street before the couple headed to exchange their vows.
Also in attendance were Pearl’s husband Danny Goffey, Daisy’s half-siblings Betty, Alfie and Frankie, and her godmother, musician Zoe Grace.
Jordan’s family, including his parents, were also part of the celebrations.
One notable absence was Daisy’s biological father Gavin Rossdale, the frontman of rock band Bush.
Though he wasn’t present at the London ceremony, the pair remain on good terms, and he’s expected to attend a larger wedding celebration the couple are planning in Somerset later this summer.
Daisy with husband Jordan SaulGettyAgent ProvocateurDaisy had a sexy lingerie shoot ahead of her special day[/caption]
Agent ProvocateurThe sexy shoot left little to the imagination[/caption]
She announced her pregnancy in October 2022, after announcing their engagement in September.
Daisy previously said on Instagram: “I wanted to share some news with you. Jordan and I are having a baby.
“We are absolutely bursting at the seams with happiness. I’m oscillating wildly between excitement & nervousness with a dash of morning sickness thrown in for good measure! Big love to all of you.”
Daisy found her happy ever after with Jordan after a series of failed romances with famous faces including Dr Who star Matt Smith and DJ Mark Ronson.
She also dated One Direction’s Harry Styles and rapper Tinie Tempah.
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on ‘Always keep a watchful eye’ – Irish pet owners issued stark warning over mistake that can be fatal
IRISH vets have warned of the dangers of heatstroke as temperatures continue to sizzle.
Across the country, with temperatures set to exceed 29C, The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) is advising owners to be “vigilant of their pets” during the heatwave.
Irish dog owners are being urged to keep a close eye on their furry friendsGetty
DSPCA bosses said it is essential for owners to “keep pets cool and safe”.
The rescue vets warned that heatstroke is a “life-threatening condition” that can develop if an animal becomes too hot.
This can cause seizures, organ damage, internal bleeding, coma and even death.
Dogs are particularly at risk of developing heat stroke on warm days when they are outside exercising and playing.
It can also be caused by being in a warm room without proper ventilation, being kept somewhere hot such as a car, conservatory or kennel.
Any dog can develop heatstroke, but flat-faced, overweight, giant-breed, thick-coated, very old and very young dogs are most at risk.
Head of Operations at the DSPCA, Suzanne McGovern, said: “With hot temperatures forecast for the rest of the week, we must be mindful of how important it is to keep our pets comfortable.
“The warm and dry temperatures can be dangerous for our pets, so it is vital that you follow the advice for keeping your pets cool during these periods.
“Ensure they have access to lots of water and there are shaded areas where they can rest.
“Always keep a watchful eye on your pets and be responsible when exposing them to the conditions.”
Dog owners should only go on walks when it is cool, early morning and evening.
Do not walk any dog during the hottest hours of the days between 12pm-4pm.
Ensure your pooch is only doing light exercise only.
When playing with your furry friend allow lots of time for breaks in shade, provide water, and allow your dog to cool down.
Owners need to provide lots of shade and plenty of water.
Do not take your dog on unnecessary journeys. Never leave dogs in cars even if windows are open; a car will remain too hot for any pet.
Owners of breeds with flat-faced, overweight, giant-breed, thick-coated, very old and very young dogs must be extra cautious.
If you see an animal in trouble or distress, particularly in a car even if the window is open or in an outdoor area without shade or water, please contact the DSPCA on 01 4994700 or info@dspca.ie.
How hot is too hot?
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• 16-19 C Generally safe to exercise at all times of days. Dogs most at risk of heat stroke should only be lightly exercised in the cool parts of the days (early morning, late evening).
• 20-23 C No dog should be exercised rigorously. All exercise should take place during cool parts of the day. Play time should be short and have lots of time to cool down.
• 24-27 C Extreme caution should be taken. Exercise should only be extremely light and take place when the sun has set. Focus on giving your dog cooling treats, toys and plenty of opportunity to spend time in shade.
• 28-31 C Dangerous for all, but life threatening for larger breeds and puppies as well as dogs who are flat-faced or obese. Stay cool and in the shade with lots of water.
• 32 C Heat stroke is a major risk for all.
While 20°C may not seem overly hot, pets – especially dogs – can still struggle in the heat, particularly during exercise or if left in enclosed spaces like cars or conservatories.
Owners should not walk their dogs between noon to 4pm during heatwavesGetty
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Daniel Padilla On Finding His Purpose At 30 Years Old
Here’s what Daniel Padilla shared after turning 30. “Incognito” actor Daniel Padilla has this to say about finding his purpose in life after turning 30 years old. Finding life’s purpose is both a journey and an adventure made up of experiences and struggles that unfold over time. This is a deep personal journey that requires ... Read more
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on ‘World’s hottest scientist’ signs up for new Netflix shark reality show with incredible £37k prize
A WOMAN once branded the world’s hottest scientist has signed up to a new Netflix reality show all about sharks.
Biologist Rosie Moore, who boasts hundreds of thousands of followers online thanks to her stunning looks, has confirmed she will be a contestant on Netflix’s All The Sharks, set to launch next month.
InstagramThe ‘world’s hottest scientist’ has signed up for a new Netflix reality show[/caption]
InstagramRosie Moore will be appearing on All The Sharks next month[/caption]
NetflixThe reality show sees the group swimming with sharks and hoping to get the best photo possible[/caption]
The online star spoke out to fans to address why she went “MIA” online last summer and confirmed it was because she had jetted off to film the brave new show.
Taking to Instagram to confirm her participation, the scientist wrote alongside a trailer for the series: “I can finally announce why I went MIA last summer!
“Watch for All the Sharks, airing July 4th on @netflix.”
Florida-based Rosie is known for being an animal lover and litters her Instagram with snaps of her interacting with all sorts of creatures, including crocodiles and snakes.
The star is always camera-ready and never shies away from the chance to have a perfectly preened photograph taken.
Now, fans will get the chance to see her up close and personal with sharks in All The Sharks.
In the programme, four shark lovers, including Rosie, head across the seas with a team of experts to find different variations of the deadly sea creatures.
As part of their challenge, the participants are tasked with snapping the best pictures of the sharks that they can.
Whoever manages to get the most impressive photo stands to win a cool $50,000 – equivalent to £37,000.
But putting themselves so close to sharks does not come without its risks.
In the show’s trailer, the group can be seen surrounded by many sharks as one of them shouts out: “The sharknado. Holy sharks!”
Rosie can later be heard talking about the “cutest shark attack ever” – clearly showing she is just as brave as she is beautiful.
Reacting with joy to Rosie’s casting in the show, one fan said: “Now this is absolutely a reality show I can get behind.”
Another added: “Rosie!!! This is sick! Congrats.”
As a third penned: “Cannot wait!!! So happy for you!”
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3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Mond Gutierrez pushes creative boundaries with vivo V50’s Multifocal Portrait Mode
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In the digital world where nothing truly disappears, high-quality content is more important than ever. This rings especially true for Mond Gutierrez, whose Instagram feed looks straight out of a glossy fashion magazine. As a creative director, Mond is known for his sharp eye and meticulous attention to detail. Everything he touches ... Read more
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Major airline launches new UK flights to popular African holiday destination – and breaks are just as cheap Spain
A MAJOR airline has launched new flights to a popular African holiday spot.
Starting next month, holidaymakers will be able to venture further afield and relax by the Indian Ocean for the same cost as a trip to Spain.
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On 2 July 2025, Kenya Airways will debut three direct flights from London Gatwick to Nairobi meaning travellers will have two nonstop flight options into London.
The new Gatwick route will operate at night three times a week – on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays – complementing Heathrow’s existing schedule.
And for just over £1,000 per person Brits can take advantage of Kenya’s stunning landscapes at the luxury hotel, Pinewood Resort and Spa set along the shores of Diani Beach, Papillon Lagoon Reef.
Kenya is one of the few places in the world where holidaymakers can spot the big five in their native habitat.
There are other reasons to visit the East African nation, including its scenic coastline along the Indian Ocean, the cultures of its local tribes and its warm climate.
Neil Swanson, TUI UK&I Managing Director, said: “Kenya is an incredible destination offering breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich culture making it a truly unique place to explore.
“Since re-launching Kenya as a destination in 2023, it’s no surprise demand has been booming and continuing to soar.
“Our Highlights of Kenya tour has seen an outstanding +236 per cent uplift for Winter 2024/25 and +151 per cent for Summer 2025.
“Our new A Taste of Kenya Safari is already seeing strong sales for both seasons.
“This itinerary offers a more relaxed safari experience, with additional beach time to unwind at the end of the adventure.
“It’s clear customers have a real appetite for this destination, so we are currently exploring new ways to enhance our offering such as private safaris or immersive lodge experiences, so it’s definitely a destination to watch.”
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Beachfront lido that’s free to use to close this summer ahead of major renovation
ONE of the UK’s best free lidos will close in the height of summer to undergo renovation works.
Shoalstone Seawater Pool has experienced cracking due to harsh tides and will be closed off to visitors in a matter of weeks.
AlamyShoalstone Seawater Pool is set to close this summer for repairs[/caption]
AlamyHarsh waves have caused cracks in the wall[/caption]
Shoalstone Pool in Brixham announced in 2024 that it had received Government funding to go towards a £750,000 pool upgrade.
The pool’s managers said the work would include the reconstruction of the north west corner after waves crashing against the pool caused cracks to appear.
Sadly, work on the pool means that it will close to swimmers.
David Thomas, operations manager said: “We’ll be closing the pool in August for essential upgrades.
“Thanks to a government grant, we’ll be installing a new deep end, a raised deck, replacing railings, and reinforcing the walls to ensure safety for future generations.”
The website states that the pool could be closed off as soon as July to prepare for the repairs. An official date for the closure is yet to be announced.
The swimming pool is 53 metres long making it one of the largest tidal pools in the world and sits on the edge of Shoalstone Beach in Devon.
There is no entry charge, but they do ask for a voluntary donations.
It asks for donations of £3.50 per swim, or £8 per family to help cover running costs.
As well as regular swimming sessions, there are other activities like pooch-friendly swims, wellbeing days, fun days, twilight and night swims.
AlamyThe Shoalstone Pool is set to close for repairs[/caption]
On the side, the pool offers sessions of yoga and tai chi. They also hold Santa Runs and Beer Festivals for the people of Brixham and Torbay.
The pool is tidal and relies on the sea to fill it, so it’s always best to visit in the hours either side of low tide during the summer months.
Shoalstone Pool is considered a gem for locals and visitors alike.
One visitors wrote on Tripadvisor: “This venue is truly unique. A beautiful, well cared for seawater pool. I have spent many sunny days swimming in the pool, as an adult and child.”
Another added: “Why doesn’t Brixham shout about this place? It’s awesome! We found out about it by accident, from someone in a shop. It’s a little further away from the harbour – but I always think the best places are the ones off the beaten track.”
A third said: “I had the best time in Shoalstone pool. So invigorating. Would definitely go again when next in beautiful Brixham. Easy to park and the views are amazing.”
