4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Grimsby Town star, 16, and dad died after Mercedes went ‘airborne’ before plunging into canal during tragic test drive
A GRIMSBY Town star and his dad died after the car they were test-driving flipped upside down into a canal.
Cameron Walsh, 16, and his dad David, 40, drowned after their Mercedes hit a pole and plunged into a canal at Tetney Lock, Lincolnshire, a court heard.
Grimsby Town FCGrimsby Town youth team star Cameron Walsh, 16, and his father died in January last year[/caption]
Dad David Walsh also died in the accidentPAMEN MediaThe inquest into their deaths opened on Wednesday[/caption]
The car “flew off the road”, struck a telegraph pole and then flipped upside down into the water, an inquest at Greater Lincolnshire Coroner’s Court heard on Wednesday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene on January 6 last year, with fire officers smashing a window to get inside the locked car.
Cameron and David were trapped underwater for a “prolonged” period – up to 45 minutes – according to the inquest.
The pair were pronounced dead at the scene, with drowning recorded as the cause of death.
Just minutes before the horrific crash, it was revealed that Cameron was messaging his friends about the car – hired from a Mercedes dealership.
A woman who was driving along the road saw the blue Mercedes GLC 300 doing a “snaking action” and she assumed the driver was “trying to gain control”, the coroner heard.
The statement of Roberta Smith, who made the 999 call, was read to the court.
She said the Mercedes “flew off the road and into the canal”, appearing to be “airborne” before it landed “roof first” in the water.
Another witness described seeing a blue car being driven “erratically and at speed”.
Cameron was a ‘powerhouse’ on the football field, his family saidPA
No mechanical defects were considered likely to have contributed to the crash, the inquest heard.
Forensic collision investigator Pc Nick Prestwich told the court that he cannot say definitively who was driving the car.
He said: “The collision occurred partly due to the manner of driving of the vehicle across an undulating road, at which point the vehicle lost control and entered the verge adjacent to the canal.
“It then traversed across the grass verge before striking the telegraph pole, causing the vehicle to rotate. It carried on travelling into the canal.”
Speaking about CCTV footage, Pc Prestwich added: “You can see that vehicle is swerving around on the road surface.
“It appeared to be travelling reasonably fast – whether that was in excess of the speed limit, I don’t know. It’s my belief the car was driven too fast for the road conditions.”
The coroner said it’s most likely that Cameron was driving the car when the crash happened.
The teen was messaging his friends on Snapchat about the car – with one message event sent one minute before the car is believed to have entered the canal.
He also a message to his girlfriend saying that the car his father hired was “banging”.
A statement from another friend of Cameron’s read: “I knew his parents were thinking about getting a new car. Cameron was messaging me about how much his dad liked the car they were test-driving.”
Tetney Lock Road was described as a 60mph single track road with “no road marks” and an “uneven” and “undulating” surface.
Richard Fenwick, head of highways services for Lincolnshire County Council, said Tetney Lock Road is inspected every three months.
He said the last inspection before the crash – taking place in October 2023 – showed “no recorded safety defects”.
Richard added that an inspection four days after the crash also found no safety defects – but “patching” work was carried out in March of this year to make the road surface more event.
He said he believed the national speed limit was “appropriate” for the road.
Assistant coroner for Greater Lincolnshire Marianne Johnson concluded that Cameron and David had died in a road traffic collision.
She added she would file a report to prevent future deaths.
In a statement read in court, the family said that Cameron and David were “two beautiful people” who were “full of life”.
They said: “David was the most selfless person to grace the earth, his kindness was unheard of. He embraced his role as a father figure with unmatched warmth.
“Cameron’s personality lit up the darkest of rooms. Cameron was a gentle giant. When you were with Cameron you always knew he was there.”
They described Cameron – a Grimsby Townyouth player– as a “powerhouse” on the football field.
In a tribute after the tragedy, Grimsby Town FC said: “Cameron Walsh was an integral part of the GTFC academy. His passion for the game, coupled with his undeniable talent, made him a much-loved figure among teammates, coaches, and the entire Grimsby Town family.”
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4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Luke Littler to star in different sport on ITV as darts sensation, 18, links up with Tony Bellew and Barry Hearn
LUKE LITTLER is aiming to show there’s just a fin margin between success and failure.
Darts’ world champion is joining fellow big names of sport like Tony Bellew, Steve Davis and Barry Hearn for an angling competition to be shown on ITV4.
GettyLuke Littler will hope to improve on his debut in last year’s event[/caption]
Ex-boxer will also be competing in a 32-strong line-up
But the Nuke, 18, came BOTTOM on his debut in the Target Sports Star Fishing Championship last year.
The Warrington whizkid teamed up in 2024 with former Ally Pally kings Adrian Lewis and Rob Cross, plus Target Darts boss Garry Plummer.
Now he’ll be back at the Tunnel Barn Fishery on July 29 alongside ex-world cruiserweight boxing champ Bellew, snooker’s six-time Crucible king Davis, promoter Hearn and a string of other stars – from both sides of the microphone.
The 32-strong line-up also includes Lewis, Cross and James Wade from darts, as well as Derek Redmond, Gail Emms, George Groves, Johnny Fisher, Andy Goldstein, Hayley Turner and Gary Newbon.
Littler hopes to show Big Fish has a more meaty meaning than just being his favourite checkout at the oche.
And he also hopes to bounce back from England’s World Cup embarrassment.
The Nuke and Luke Humphries went into the pairs tournament as the world’s top two players and the last two Ally Pally kings.
Instagram @lukethenukelittlerLuke Littler has impressed fans after taking up a new sport[/caption]
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But they began to flounder from the start and fans had plenty to carp about afterwards.
Welshman Gerwyn Price, who suffered disappointment in the final against Northern Ireland, described the duo as “rubbish” and appeared to suggest they lacked “camaraderie”.
At least Littler won’t be under the same type of pressure when he contests the angling competition, which raises five-figure sums for charity.
Organisers have stressed their 13th annual event is “not open to the public”.
But a two-hour highlights package will be on ITV4 at a date to be confirmed.
4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Key to toxic rift between Beckham and Peltz camps finally REVEALED – and why David & Victoria fear Brooklyn is ‘trapped’
THE Bank of Mum and Dad is a bone of contention for many a Boomer and Generation X-er – just ask David and Victoria Beckham.
After months of heartbreaking animosity between Brooklyn and his parents, money — I’m told — has long caused a fractious divide between his own family and his bride’s.
InstagramBrooklyn wraps his arms around wife Nicola in tender snap, as it’s now revealed money has long caused a divide between both of their families[/caption]
GettyBrooklyn, right, will not get ‘needless handouts’ from parents David and Victoria[/caption]
InstagramMeanwhile, Nelson and Claudia like to ‘indulge’ daughter Nicola[/caption]
According to concerned friends of David and Victoria, this leaves Brooklyn “trapped”, as does a forensic pre-nup which, again, was drawn up to secure the Peltz family’s enormous wealth — a fortune that relatively dwarves the Beckhams’.
But, as ever in this ongoing row, there are counter-arguments from both sides.
Incredibly, the Peltzes accuse the Beckhams of being “tight” and not amply providing for their beloved son. A source tells me: “Money, so the saying goes, is the root of all evil.
“Certainly, in the case of the Beckhams vs Peltzes, it’s proven… tricksy. David and Victoria are two working-class kids done good.
“They have grafted hard for their money and understand that with privilege comes responsibility.
“On principle, they will not needlessly spoil their kids and have taught them the value of both industry and money. They’re like Gordon and Tana Ramsay in that regard.
‘Honourable intentions’
“So, when it came to buying this house, of course they weren’t just going to hand their son millions of pounds — what sort of message does that send?
“Nelson Peltz, on the other hand, is a billionaire investor and he and his wife Claudia regard Nicola, their little girl, as the apple of their eye.
“Understandably, they want to indulge her and ensure she never struggles — they expected the Beckhams, worth half a billion themselves, might match them penny for penny. Or, at least, chip in with financials as and when.
“That hasn’t always happened, so they are annoyed and telling people it’s a bit tight, which would utterly enrage David and Vic if they knew.
“They claim the Beckhams effectively cut off their kids financially when they turn 18.”
Such an accusation would doubtless enrage Team DVB. Indeed, it does.
It is, I am told, “nonsense”.
Nicola Peltz/InstagramBrooklyn puffs a cigar with father-in-law Nelson[/caption]
Instagram/nicolaannepeltzbeckhamNicola, centre, posing with mother-in-law Victoria and her mum[/caption]
A friend hits back: “To be crystal clear, David and Victoria will always support Brooklyn if and when he needs it.
“When he was setting up on his own, they would regularly help him out — as parents do — but they won’t spoil him. They still help all their grown-up kids.”
Brooklyn and Nicola’s new home was largely paid for using her trust fund money — but, as the ”settlor”, or creator, of the fund. Nelson had to sign off the release of any money.
Pals insist both Brooklyn and Nicola also put in their work savings, and have “been saving for years”.
It is not known how much they contributed themselves
To be crystal clear, David and Victoria will always support Brooklyn if and when he needs it
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Nicola’s camp, meanwhile, insists this house has “nothing to do with family dynamics”.
And they say that for Brooklyn — who spent much of his childhood in California while his dad David played for LA Galaxy — “LA has always felt like home”.
However, another source says the new pad was actually the couple’s second house purchase. Nelson was adamant first time around that the young couple must “both only buy a house they can afford”.
They ended up selling the initial property. So this, then, is their first proper home together and will doubtless be a place they hope to one day raise a family.
Although, not for now, according to one of Nicola’s pals, who says she recently started work on a new film and is currently on location shooting.
That movie, I’m told, co-stars little- known English socialite Jazzy de Lisser, and has a £1.2million budget. It is described as “art house” and “lets Nicola show off her acting mettle.”
Sadly, the positive PR surrounding Nicola’s last film, 2024’s Lola, seems a world away. The glitzy red carpet premiere in Los Angeles was attended by Victoria, as well as Brooklyn’s brothers, Romeo and Cruz. (David was away working at the time and Harper was at school).
Today, ex-Spice Girl VB would sooner get on stage to belt out Wannabe a cappella than support one of Nicola’s projects.
The new purchase for the Peltz-Beckhams (the throughly modern couple sweetly wanted to take each other’s surnames) comes three years after their lavish £3.5million wedding.
The ceremony was held within the grounds of the Peltzes’ stunning Floridian family estate. They are understood to have largely paid for the event — as is custom.
The Beckhams, however, offered the services of pal Marc Anthony as a superstar wedding singer, and bought the couple a vintage Jaguar as a gift.
In the weeks leading up to the divisive nuptials — more on these later — Brooklyn, 26, reportedly signed the “mother of all pre-nups”.
Not surprisingly, canny Nelson — with whom Brooklyn is extremely close — ensured that, in the unlikely case of divorce, his family assets would be protected.
“Pre-nups are standard practice Stateside,” says someone familiar with the Peltz-Beckham contract. “Especially if you’re a billionaire.
“To be honest, the Beckhams were very relaxed about it all. To be frank, it was entirely unexpected — and very welcome — for Brooklyn to have met someone who comes from more wealth than him.
It was entirely unexpected — and very welcome — for Brooklyn to have met someone who comes from more wealth than him
“They felt Nicola’s intentions were entirely honourable, and the paperwork effectively made sure that what both parties put into the marriage, they would take back out.
“It wasn’t a problematic moment.”
While not “problematic”, it does mean Brooklyn must keep earning. A kept man, he is not.
Nicola and Brooklyn on the Glamour mag coverThe Peltzs accuse the Beckhams of being ‘tight’ and not amply providing for their sonInstagram / @brooklynpeltzbeckhamTensions came to a head when Brooklyn failed to attend dad David’s 50th birthday celebrations[/caption]
“Brooklyn’s influencer work is lucrative, and he has his Cloud 23 (hot sauce brand), which is beginning to do pretty well,” says a pal.
“He certainly contributes a lot financially to the marriage and, of course, Nicola is savvy and keen to make them a brand in their own right as a couple.
“You’ll notice all their recent red carpet appearances have been together, and they very much seem to come as a pair at the moment.”
Case in point, their recent Glamour Germany front cover, a special “Love Rules” edition for the digital mag. The highly tactile pair gave a touching interview, talking about their early days of courting.
Came to a head
Brooklyn said of his wife: “You should marry your best friend. Someone who feels like home. For me, that’s Nicola.”
He also revealed his “strict” parents banned him from getting a tattoo until the day he turned 18, while Nicola, 30, who is Jewish, said her first inking read “family first” in Yiddish.
Brooklyn’s first tattoo, of course, was a tribute to his once-beloved dad. How sad, then, to see things turn out this way.
In the same interview, the couple recalled their emotional wedding day — a day that has since proffered, as the late Queen might have said, “very differing recollections”.
In fact, it was recently claimed that Nicola cried on her wedding day after Victoria “hijacked” the first dance. The Beckhams have furiously denied this, livid at the suggestion Victoria would deliberately upset her daughter-in-law.
Ultimately, all anyone wants is for Brooklyn and Nicola to be happy, and for some sort of wider truce
David's pal
There is, though, a wedding video of the entire day which, I’m told, Nicola and Brooklyn have in their possession. They could, then, clear up any mistruths once and for all, if and when they want to.
To recap, Brooklyn has not spoken meaningfully to his parents in seven months.
His friends claim he tried to meet his dad for a private coffee, but was rebuffed. The pair’s last communication is understood to have been a “happy birthday” text.
While pals blame the fallout on younger brother Romeo’s romance with DJ Kim Turnbull — which she has denied — the Beckhams point the finger of blame solely at Nicola.
In truth, there has never been much love lost there — bar a brief detente around 18 months ago — and they accuse her of driving a wedge between Brooklyn and his once-inseparable family.
At the same time, Brooklyn has developed a deep bond with the actress’s own family — regularly praising them on Instagram and spending “happy” time with them at their home.
However, David’s pals believe Father’s Day on Sunday may have “offered up some hope” — because Brooklyn did not use the occasion to praise his father-in-law.
“That would have been an utterly devastating kick in the teeth,” I’m told. OK, he didn’t post a tribute to David, but he also didn’t do one for Nelson. It’s a tiny, silly thing, really — but everyone is hopeful it’s an olive branch of sorts.
“It’s all very messy but, at the end of the day, these are two loving families, albeit with very different views and core beliefs, who just want the best for their kids.
“There is no right or wrong, and it’s heartbreaking for everyone involved.
“Ultimately, all anyone wants is for Brooklyn and Nicola to be happy, and for some sort of wider truce. It just takes someone to make the first move.”
InstagramBrooklyn ‘bought’ a £10million Hollywood mansion with his wife[/caption]
4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on I lost 8st on fat jabs but felt severely hungover & was constantly on the loo – but I’m happier than ever being skinny
A MOTHER has revealed that she lost over eight stone whilst using Mounjaro, but has been accused of “cheating” her weight loss.
Not only this, but Kelsey, the mum from Glasgow, has constantly found herself on the loo and has been battling with feeling severely hungover, despite not having a drop of alcohol.
A mother has opened up on her Mounjaro weight loss and her battle with diarrhoea and exhaustiontiktok.com/@kelseymounjaroandmetiktok.com/@kelseymounjaroandmeKelsey also clapped back at those who accuse her of “cheating” her weight loss[/caption]
Mounjaro is typically used to treat type 2 diabetesGetty
The content creator, who has lost 8 stone 13lbs since August 2024, got candid on the unfortunate fat jab side effects, but despite this, claimed that she is “happier than ever” being slim.
Posting on social media, alongside a picture of Kelsey shortly after giving birth to her baby, she confirmed that as a result of taking Mounjaro, which is regarded by some as the King Kong of weight loss jabs, she has been accused of “cheating” her weight loss.
But just seconds later, the brunette beauty showed off her newly slimmed down frame as she wore a cropped co-ord, held up a drink and beamed: “I’ll forever cheers to ‘cheating’.”
Eager to clap back at those who hail Mounjaro “the easy way out”, Kelsey explained: “You don’t know the years I spent trapped in a cycle of diets that didn’t work.
“You don’t know the pain of battling a body that felt like it was working against me because of PCOS.”
Not only this, but Kelsey also claimed that prior to using Mounjaro, she was exhausted and faced “quiet moments” where she “nearly gave up.”
She then claimed that she is “not ‘stealing’ from anyone”, and instead, is “reclaiming” her health and “showing up” for herself in a way she never thought she could.
Now, Kelsey claimed that her “mum tum” is “barely noticeable”.
Not only this, but she stressed that Mounjaro “changed” her life and now she feels “happier than ever.”
Sun GP Dr Zoe Williams claimed that Mounjaro, which could soon be rolled out on the NHS, can save the lives of people with “life-threatening levels of obesity”.
But despite this, the NHS warned: “Never take an anti-obesity medicine if it has not been prescribed to you.
“These types of medicines may not be safe for you and can cause serious side effects.”
I have been up since 5:30am feeling sick, really, really sick – back and forward to the toilet
Kelsey
In another clip, Kelsey got candid on her side effects after increasing her Mounjaro dose to 12.5mg.
The mother explained that she had initially been “so lucky” when it came to experiencing Mounjaro side effects, but after starting on the 12.5mg dose, things all changed.
She admitted: “Oh my goodness, I feel severely hungover, I feel like I’ve got the worst hangover.
“I feel so, so tired. I have been up since 5:30am feeling sick, really, really sick – back and forward to the toilet.”
Kelsey explained that not only has she been dealing with diarrhoea and stomach cramps, but she also claimed that her body, particularly her feet, are “so swollen.”
Everything you need to know about fat jabs
Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases.
Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK.
Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market.
Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year.
How do they work?
The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight.
They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists.
They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients’ sugar levels are too high.
Can I get them?
NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics.
Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure.
GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss.
Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk.
Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health.
Are there any risks?
Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild.
Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea.
Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at patient.info, said: “One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.”
Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia.
Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients’ mental health.
Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines.
According to WebMD, swelling in the feet, ankles or legs can happen when using Mounjaro, especially if you are dehydrated, which can happen if you aren’t drinking enough water or are dealing with diarrhoea.
The pros also acknowledged that diarrhoea, as well as stomach pain, are just two of the “most common side effects of Mounjaro”.
Social media users react
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @kelseymounjaroandme, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 175,600 views.
Despite her side effects, social media users were stunned by Kelsey’s incredible weight loss and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this.
One person said: “Oh my you look incredible!!”
What are the other side effects of weight loss jabs?
Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects.
Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include:
Nausea: This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts.
Vomiting: Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea.
Diarrhea: Some people experience gastrointestinal upset.
Constipation: Some individuals may also experience constipation.
Stomach pain or discomfort: Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort.
Reduced appetite: This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss.
Indigestion: Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating.
Serious side effects can also include:
Pancreatitis: In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Kidney problems: There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon.
Thyroid tumors: There’s a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic.
Vision problems: Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin.
Another added: “Wow!! Incredible transformation.”
Meanwhile, a third commented: “You’re stunning!”
Fatal consequences
In addition to diarrhoea and stomach cramps, those debating whether to begin using Mounjaro should know that the jabs can have fatal consequences.
The injections are licensed for patients with type 2 diabetes and are administered every seven days.
They are also available to assist those who are clinically obese (with a Body Mass Index of 30 or over).
The drugs can be prescribed by a practitioner – such as a doctor, nurse or a pharmacist-independent prescriber.
But increasingly, we are seeing more and more people buying them through online pharmacies, without sufficient checks.
Not only this, but figures from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency revealed that fat jabs had been linked to 82 deaths across the UK.
ITVA Love Island star has been dumped by bombshell Harrison in a cruel twist[/caption]
ErotemeToni was triumphant on the date[/caption]
ErotemeIt’s goodbye to Malisha after Harrison chose Toni instead[/caption]
They both then went on a date with new bombshell Harrison, who would ultimately decide who will return to the villa and who will be going home.
Viewers watched as the footballer sat down to meet both of the girls.
And tonight, the footballer made his decision and picked Toni to stay in the villa, sending Malisha home as a result.
The cruel twist has left fans gobsmacked, but many had already predicted the result and now want Malisha back for Casa Amor.
On X, one person wrote: “Justice for Malisha, bring her back for Casa.”
A second added: “I’d love to see Malisha come back for Casa and make everyone squirm.”
And a third said: “Malisha didn’t even get a proper send her off. Bring her back for Casa?”
Yesterday, after watching both dates play out, fans immediately picked up on a HUGE clue who Harrison was going to choose to couple up with, and who would be dumped.
During his date with Toni, it was revealed that they both attended the same college in Florida, which fans think make it “obvious” he is going to pick her.
And low and behold, he did.
Viewers also picked up on the fact that they had “more chemistry” than he had with Malisha, and said this “gave away” who he will choose.
ans immediately headed to X/Twitter to share their theory, with one saying: “They set up Malisha omg sending in a guy who lives in America and likes American girls wtf #LoveIsland.”
Love Island 2025 full lineup
Harry Cooksley: A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Newcastle ready to offer Marcus Rashford perfect platform to reignite career and escape Man Utd woes
NEWCASTLE want to rescue Marcus Rashford from his limbo at Manchester United.
The Magpies are ready to offer the England striker Champions League football following his Aston Villa loan.
AlamyThe Toon could help Marcus Rashford achieve the big season he needs to revitalise his fortunes at both club and country level[/caption]
Eddie Howe is pondering a swoop for Man Utd’s RashfordGetty
Rashford’s dream destination is believed to be Barcelona.
But the Spanish giants have never firmed up their interest in the 27-year-old.
And SunSport can reveal Newcastle are confident they can provide Rashford with an ideal stage to rebuild his career.
4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Lottery results and numbers: Lotto and Thunderball draw tonight, June 18, 2025
THE NATIONAL Lottery results are in and it’s time to find out who has won a life-changing amount of money tonight (June 18, 2025).
Could tonight’s £5.2 million jackpot see you handing in your notice, jetting off to the Bahamas or driving a new Porsche off a garage forecourt?
Could you win big tonight with the National Lottery?Previous winners have gone on to build mansions and buy islands
You can find out by checking your ticket against tonight’s numbers below. Good luck!
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 08, 15, 31, 38, 44, 49 and the Bonus Ball is 59.
Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 05, 07, 10, 11, 18 and the Thunderball is 02.
The first National Lottery draw was held on November 19 1994 when seven winners shared a jackpot of £5,874,778.
The largest amount ever to be won by a single ticket holder was £42million, won in 1996.
Gareth Bull, a 49-year-old builder, won £41million in November, 2020 and ended up knocking down his bungalow to make way for a luxury manor house with a pool.
TOP 5 BIGGEST LOTTERY WINS ACROSS THE WORLD
£1.308 billion (Powerball) on January 13 2016 in the US, for which three winning tickets were sold, remains history’s biggest lottery prize
£1.267 billion (Mega Million) a winner from South Carolina took their time to come forward to claim their prize in March 2019 not long before the April deadline
£633.76 million (Powerball draw) from a winner from Wisconsin
£625.76 million (Powerball) Mavis L. Wanczyk of Chicopee, Massachusetts claimed the jackpot in August 2017
£575.53 million (Powerball) A lucky pair of winners scooped the jackpot in Iowa and New York in October 2018
Sue Davies, 64, bought a lottery ticket to celebrate ending five months of shielding during the pandemic — and won £500,000.
4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on My hardware shop survived two world wars, recessions & Covid – now Rachel Reeves has KO’d it after 160 years
FOR 160 years Mogford & Son has been a trusty hardware shop just like the one seen in the Two Ronnies’ famous “fork handles” sketch.
But running a small independent shop has become no laughing matter for its current owner Paul Gillam.
Jon RowleyAfter 160 years, surviving two world wars and Covid, rising costs have sounded the death knell for Mogford & Son[/caption]
Jon RowleyA snap of W.H Mogfrod & Son taken in 1920[/caption]
APCurrent owner Paul Gillam has blamed rising costs, including Rachel Reeves’ National Insurance hike, for having to shutter the store for good[/caption]
Because of a tsunami of rising costs, including Rachel Reeves’ employer National Insurance increase, Paul, 57, has been forced to call it a day.
At the end of September Mogford — one of Britain’s oldest shops — will close its doors for the final time.
Queen Victoria was on the throne in the 1860s when businessman WH Mogford first opened his ironmongers store on the high street in Westbury-on-Trym, north Bristol.
This Aladdin’s cave has survived two world wars, the Great Depression, recessions and Covid but the current owner has had to make the heartbreaking decision to stop trading.
Close to tears, Paul told The Sun: “I’m working seven days a week but things have got more expensive. From staffing costs to National Insurance and bank charges.
“The car park up the road has started to charge £2, so people can no longer park for free, because the council is short of cash. My business rates keep going up.
“It’s been a hard decision but I can’t carry on.”
Standing at the till, Paul is surrounded by thousands of objects for the home, from bamboo and compost to jubilee clips and, of course, candles.
There are house numbers, bolts, rabbit food and aquarium cleaners all stacked neatly on shelving that has carried everything the local community could want for the past century and a half.
Paul’s wife Babs, 55, who has been working in the shop since two staff retired recently, not to be replaced, says: “The Government say they want to keep High Streets open but then all the banks close.
“Then the car parks start charging, then the shops close. People end up going online or to one of the big retailers.”
The car park up the road has started to charge £2, so people can no longer park for free, because the council is short of cash. My business rates keep going up.
Paul
To try to counter the online threat, Paul’s shop has a Facebook page and offers a delivery service.
He charges £1 for anything under £20 and free delivery on orders over 20 quid.
Paul makes just £1.60 on a bag of compost and in 30 years of working at Mogford he has never increased all his prices at once to keep pace with inflation.
He raises prices as little as possible and he reluctantly puts a £3 limit on the card machine because of the cost of using it.
Paul would have liked his daughter Sophie and grandson James to take over but he decided they would be better off in jobs with a future.
Paul remembers walking past Mogford’s shop as a boy. He says: “There was everything round here.
“Clothes shops, shoe shops, butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers. You could get every single thing you wanted.”
He points across the road to the shops that have closed down — a newsagent’s, a women’s accessories shop and a shoe repair bar.
He says: “When Covid happened, we were considered an essential business.
I will close the doors with a heavy heart
Paul
“We extended our hours, opening at 6am and not closing until 9pm because our footfall went up so much with people working from home, and we wanted to help.”
When The Sun visited, all morning there was a steady stream of customers coming in to buy goods from washers to dog bowls, super glue to carpet cleaner.
Paul knows most of them by name and all seem upset that the shop will be gone in just ten weeks’ time.
They say it’s the latest nail in the coffin for their High Street and they don’t know what they’ll do when Paul locks up for the final time.
He says: “I will close the doors with a heavy heart.
“It’s not for lack of trying either but there’s simply nothing I can do. I’m breaking even and have been for a while, so I’ve been left with no choice.”
Jon RowleyPaul told The Sun: ‘I’m working seven days a week but things have got more expensive. From staffing costs to National Insurance and bank charges’[/caption]
Jon RowleyPaul knows most of the customers by name, and all seem upset that the shop will be gone in just ten weeks’ time[/caption]
4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Having affair drove me to mental breakdown but I fear I might end up having another one… this time with a man
DEAR DEIDRE: HAVING an extramarital affair – and the devastation it caused – drove me to a mental breakdown.
So why am I flirting with another affair? I don’t understand why I would play with this destructive behaviour again — especially as I know the fallout only too well.
I’m 43, and married with two children. My wife is 40.
Over the last few years, my marriage has been difficult. My wife and I have been arguing a lot, and our sex life has taken a dive.
As a result, I found myself going online and looking at dating sites. I started chatting to a woman — and ended up meeting her for sex.
I’d never been unfaithful to anyone before, and sneaking around and lying affected my mental health. I hated hurting my wife and started to question what sort of person I was.
Eventually I confessed, which was awful. My wife became distraught and made me feel like a failure.
I ended my affair but fell apart. I was unable to eat or sleep, and even felt suicidal. My wife said she still loved me, and wanted me to get better and for us to work.
With help from my GP, and antidepressants, I started to feel better. My wife and I talked a lot, and we started having sex again — although it feels like we’re going through the motions.
But recently, I’ve started to fantasise about having sex with men, which I’ve never done before and don’t understand why the idea of this arouses me so much.
I can’t tell my wife — she wouldn’t understand. But I find myself looking at gay dating sites and checking out men in the street.
I’m worried that I’m going to end up having another affair. Please help.
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You're Not Alone
EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide
It doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
DEAR DEIDRE: I BELIEVE I’m being punished for telling my employer I’m going through the menopause.
When I explained my symptoms were affecting my performance, I expected understanding and support. Instead, I’ve been sidelined and treated like a burden.
I’m 47, and last year I started feeling off’ I felt exhausted all the time, had headaches, joint pain and I couldn’t concentrate. After a GP visit and various tests, I was told my symptoms were due to perimenopause.
I decided to open up to my female boss, saying I was getting medical help but I needed her to know I was struggling.
She wasn’t understanding. And since then, I’ve felt she’s trying to push me out.
She’s making me feel undermined and like I’m incompetent.
I don’t want to leave my job but I’m miserable, and losing all my confidence.
DEIDRE SAYS: You’re not alone. Research by the CIPD found two thirds of working women between 40 and 60 with menopausal symptoms said they had a negative impact on them at work.
Naturally, you expected empathy. Instead, it sounds like she’s discriminating against you.
According to the Equality Act 2010, this could be against the law. Talk to your HR department and your trade union rep, if you have one.
Contact ACAS, too, acas.org.uk. It has a section on the menopause.
SHE’S SO YOUNG – DO I MAKE A MOVE?
DEAR DEIDRE: MY feelings for my younger friend have turned sexual – but I’m scared to tell her.
I fear she’ll think I’m much too old for her, and then friendzone me. But I know we’re perfect for each other.
I’m 46 and she’s 23. We’re both single.
We’ve been friends for six months, ever since meeting at a local book group.
We share exactly the same interests and can talk for hours. We speak on the phone every day, and meet up for coffee.
But lately I’ve realised I have romantic feelings for her. I think about her all the time, miss her when I’m not with her and when I’m in bed, I fantasise about her.
I no longer just want to be friends and I know we’d have a brilliant relationship.
However, I’m worried that if I tell her how I feel, she’ll reject me – or worse, that it will ruin our friendship.
DEIDRE SAYS: This is a tricky situation. You don’t want to lose her friendship or to make her think your only interest in her is sexual.
You’re double her age and, despite your interests, have a very different amount of life experience, and a likely power imbalance.
My support pack, Age Gaps – Do They Matter?, explains more.
Age gap relationships sometimes work, but unless she’s given you indication that she has romantic feelings too, I’d err on the side of caution.
DO I TELL SON HE’S AUTISTIC?
DEAR DEIDRE: AFTER years of noticing my son was different, he has finally been diagnosed with autism.
I’m not sure how to tell him, as I’m worried he might not understand. Should I wait until he’s older?
My son is seven, and I’m his 42-year-old mum.
He’s a lovely, bright little boy but he’s always had problems socialising with other kids, and issues at school.
He was late to learn to talk and has always found it hard to cope in noisy environments. His dad and I knew there was something different about him and pushed for a referral, which took over a year.
Now we’ve been told he’s definitely on the autistic spectrum. I can’t fault the NHS or his school, which have both been really supportive.
But he doesn’t know about his diagnosis, and I don’t know how to explain it to him – or if I should.
I don’t want him to think he’s got something wrong with him or to believe that he’ll never amount to anything. I also worry about how it might affect his future, and how other people will treat him.
I’d really appreciate some advice.
DEIDRE SAYS: Your son is already aware he’s different so it’s a good idea to explain his condition to him. If you don’t, he might worry more.
One way to make it simple is to say that people are like smartphones. One type isn’t better than another – they just run on different systems and have their own special features.
So, for example, neurotypical people are iPhones and neurodiverse people, like him, are android phones.
Contact the National Autistic Society (autism.org.uk) to see if there are any local groups where you can meet other people with neurodiverse children.
