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THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline.

Pep Guardiola has CONFIRMED Jack Grealish’s exit plan, and he revealed what the £100million man must do to rebuild his career.

Elsewhere, Son Heung-Min is reportedly at the centre of a three-way transfer race — but a clause in his Tottenham contract means a deal can’t be done for WEEKS.

And Kyle Walker has agreed a sensational one-year deal to join Premier League side Everton this summer, SunSport can EXCLUSIVELY reveal.

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THE arrival of summer and the warmer weather is always welcomed for making laundry easier.

Gone are the cold, dark nights with the heating on to dry the washing on airers inside.

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Hayfever sufferes have been advised not to dry laundry outside during summer[/caption]

Instead, we can finally get our clothes out on the washing line for a quick and energy-efficient dry.

But for the 10 million Brits suffering from hayfever, experts say this is the worst thing we could be doing.

The Met Office has warned that much of the UK will see “very high” pollen levels this weekend as temperatures soar.

As a result, laundry experts have suggested it may be wise to stick to indoor drying for now.

Nigel Bearman, home cleaning expert and founder of Daily Poppins, said: “Hanging your clothes, bedding or towels outside on high pollen days is a recipe for itchy eyes and a stuffy nose.

“The wet laundry acts like a sponge, soaking up all the pollen.

“It settles into the fibres and clings on as the fabric dries, meaning it’ll end up in your bed, wardrobe and on your skin.

“It’s no wonder so many people have allergy flare-ups even in their own homes.”

Laundry fibres trap pollen easily, especially cotton, linen and towels.

Likewise, clothing lines, balconies and garden racks are all exposed to airborne pollen, especially on warm, breezy days.

Once indoors, pollen from the dried laundry can aggravate symptoms like itchy eyes, blocked nose  and sneezing, even hours after exposure.

To avoid this, Nigel says: “On high pollen days, I always recommend drying your clothes indoors, ideally near a window or with decent airflow. If you’re short on space, use a collapsible drying rack in a well-ventilated room.”

It might be slightly less convenient, but Nigel insists this simple switch could make a big difference to daily comfort, especially for those suffering from seasonal allergies. 

Extra tips to reduce pollen indoors

In addition, the laundry pro suggests checking the pollen forecast each day and avoiding drying clothes outside when levels are high. 

He also suggests washing bedding regularly at 60C to remove allergens that build up overnight.

If you have pets, you should wipe them down after walks as their fur and paws pick up pollen just like laundry.

Finally, vacuuming floors and upholstery regularly – especially if you’ve had windows open or brought in laundry from outdoors – will help to reduce extra exposure to pollen.

A COUPLE have renovated their dated barge home into a luxurious houseboat – and it’s now worth a pretty penny.

The barge – which was previously used to transport grain – has been transformed into a luxury water home.

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The houseboat has been transformed into a £1.5m luxury vessel[/caption]

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The lounge area includes a wood-burning stove perfect for cosy nights in[/caption]

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The impressive barge boasts glorious views of The Thames[/caption]

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Owner David is selling the renovated barge and heading off to the US[/caption]

The opulent vessel – which measures 131ft long and 19.6ft wide – is on the market for £1.5m.

David Karat and his partner – who spent more than they had intended upgrading the flat-bottomed water boat – said it was worth every penny.

Soon to be moving back to New York, they are hoping a buyer will snap it up and enjoy the perks of water-based life.

Currently moored at St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier, London, the Spitz has a long lease of 116 years.

The 52-year-old owner told Luxury Boat News: “Nothing compares to life on the water.

“The fresh air, the sounds of the water, the wildlife and the community are special and provide a unique experience.

“It’s an oasis with really easy access by Thames Clipper from the Wharf to anywhere in Central London.

“Or the train from Clapham Junction is a short walk away. It is special.”

Much of the renovations had already been carried out by the previous owners, but it still proved a tough challenge for the duo.

David – who acquired the barge in August 2021, said: “The owners before us had done all the hard work of sourcing this amazing grain barge from Antwerp and creating the foundation that we built upon.

“The layout and position of the boat were perfect for updating to the most modern and advanced systems and materials. In all, we spent more than we intended.

“Hundreds of thousands of pounds that would have been wasted on other things were funnelled this way instead.”

He explained: “Originally built to carry grain, the Spitz barge has been transformed into a striking and highly liveable floating residence. Meticulously refurbished, the floating property boasts bespoke finishes and high-end insulation.

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There are four beautifully decorated en-suite double bedrooms[/caption]

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The large outer area includes a top-deck reception room and sun trap[/caption]

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The bathroom has a free-standing bath and modern white features[/caption]

“It even has an automated waste pump-out system – ideal for year-round, comfortable living. The entrance welcomes those on board with a decked garden complete with panoramic views across the Thames.

“Inside, the layout provides a spacious open-plan kitchen and saloon, perfect for both entertaining and day-to-day living. The home has four en-suite double bedrooms, with the master suite being a standout feature.”

David concluded: “I am heading back to the US to live, so I wish to leave it to someone else to enjoy.”

The vessel has its own wood-burning stove, a walk-in wardrobe, a luxurious white-themed en-suite bathroom boasting a roll-top bath and a separate shower.

Below deck is the main living room with rich wood panelling and a cosy wood-burning stove.

There’s also a top-deck reception room and sun deck and a designated parking space.

The pier – located on the south bank of the Thames between Battersea and Wandsworth bridges – offers a 24-hour concierge service.

Plus it’s close to local shops, restaurants and bars, and has easy access to Fulham and Chelsea.

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The barge is located on the south bank of the Thames between Battersea and Wandsworth[/caption]

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The spacious open-plan kitchen lends itself to ‘entertaining and day-to-day living’[/caption]

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A COUPLE whose hire car unexpectedly caught fire within minutes while on holiday now want answers from the rental company – who they claim appeared “completely unbothered” by the frightening ordeal.

Jenna Willcox, 41, and her partner, Matt Jackson, 39, were driving near Killorglin, a small town in County Kerry, Ireland, when their rented Peugeot 3008 began to emit white smoke and a terrible smell.

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A couple’s hire car burst into flames while they were on holiday in Ireland[/caption]

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A rented Peugeot 3008 started smoking and then suddenly ignited, sparking a nightmare for the holidaymakers[/caption]

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Sensing a major issue, they quickly got out of the car and pulled most of their belongings out with them, including their suitcases.

Moments later, the car was completely engulfed in flames, leaving them stunned.

“It literally happened within minutes, we were sitting in traffic outside this little town and smoke started coming out of the bonnet,” said Jenna, speaking exclusively to Sun Motors.

“It was pouring out, it was the worst thing I’ve ever smelt. I don’t know what was on fire, but it smelled like hell.”

The couple ran up the road to a nearby petrol station, watching in shock as the car they’d been sitting in was reduced to a burnt-out husk.

“I keep thinking, if the lock hadn’t worked or if we hadn’t been able to get away in time.

“Luckily, people around us were able to drive away – but what if we’d been inside a tunnel or stuck in traffic?”

After the ordeal, the couple managed to get a bus back to their accommodation, expecting Enterprise, the company they’d hired the car from, to provide assistance – perhaps with an offer of compensation or a replacement car.

But Jenna says their response was slow and disorganised, with the company completely unprepared to manage the situation.

She claims they were passed around and transferred to a vehicle recovery company, despite there being “nothing to recover.”

“We literally spent the whole of the next day on the phone to Enterprise to get them to send us another vehicle – we thought the least they could do was send us another vehicle.”

After speaking to Jenna, Sun Motors reached out to Enterprise.

A spokesperson for the company said: “At Enterprise we aim to always deliver high-quality customer service.

“If incidents occur, we maintain consistent communication with the customer during and post-incident to provide ongoing support and keep them informed of progress.

“We believe that our actions in this case followed all necessary steps to resolve the situation.”

However, Jenna and Matt vehemently disagree with Enterprise’s assessment.

They claim that instead of offering immediate assistance, Enterprise told them they needed to return to the nearest outlet – some 100 miles away – despite the fact they no longer had a means of transport.

It was only after failing to find a taxi and making several further phone calls, they claim, that an employee eventually drove a replacement car to them.

Enterprise disputes this claim, saying that it promptly offered transport to the customers.

“It seemed like they had absolutely no contingency plan in place,” added Jenna.

“Even if the car had broken down, you would think they’d have some sort of plan to bring us one.

“The whole thing with Enterprise, the whole way through, they were really bad at communication.

“They didn’t apologise or ask us how we were – they didn’t seem to care about any of that.”

Jenna and Matt continued to chase a response from Enterprise after the incident happened in September.

“Eventually, they got to the stage where they’re like, ‘Okay, we need to do an investigation into what happened.’

“But it was all from that perspective; what they were interested in was, was it our fault?”

Jenna says they never explained or shared any details about the evidence they had – pointing out it was impossible to figure out what caused the fire since the car was completely destroyed.

“At this point, we were terrified, like, what if they think it’s our fault? They could prosecute us or take us to court. There was no explanation or communication on what the consequences might be.”

Eventually, Enterprise concluded their investigation, finding that Jenna and Matt were not at fault.

However, much to the couple’s frustration, that was the end of the matter.

When they contacted the Ombudsman group European Car Rental Conciliation Service (ECRCS), they said they were told by Enterprise that there was a complex investigation ongoing involving many departments.

When the couple asked Enterprise about this directly, they claimed the company did not respond – which meant ECRCS said they were unable to act.

Eight months later, Zurich, Enterprise’s insurance company, finally offered them £600 in compensation, later increasing it to £900.

However, this failed to account for the ruined holiday, emotional distress and time spent resolving the issue.

“Sometimes when I drive home from work, it does go through my mind.

“You’ll sometimes get a weird smell, and you don’t know if it’s your car or someone else’s car, and it does go through my mind – what if it happens again?

“Before this fire, I would have just been like, ‘Don’t be ridiculous, a car can’t just catch on fire.’ But now I know that it does happen for no reason. That does go through my mind, which is pretty horrible.”

THE series five line up of Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted has been revealed.

A pop icon from the eighties and two stars from Coronation Street have joined the cast of the latest instalment of the hit show.

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80’s icon Gary Numan is set to appear in the fifth series of Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted[/caption]

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Discovery+ have commissioned a new set of six episodes which will also feature Emmerdale star Suzanne Shaw[/caption]

Celebrity Help! My House is Haunted features a team of paranormal experts who try to help out stars who believe their houses are haunted.

Psychic Medium Ian Lawman, Tech Expert Barri Ghai, and Investigator Jayne Harris are all on hand to get to the bottom of the eerie and unexplainable phenomena.

Following the success of the fourth series earlier this year, Discovery+ has commissioned an additional instalment.

Six hour-long episodes will air on the platform with a lineup of new stars looking to uncover the chilling mysteries of their homes.

The stars who will take part include two Corrie legends who will be well known to fans.

Beverley Callard first made her debut as Rovers barmaid Liz McDonald in 1989.

A number of on and off stints followed before she finally departed the show in 2020.

Meanwhile, Antony Cotton still appears as Sean Tully in the long-running ITV soap and it seems that he’ss embarked on a new project away from the cobbles.

Gary Numan, 67, known for his music in the 70’s and 80’s will also give both the experts and viewers a new look into his personal life.

He’s regarded as a pioneer for electronic music and is best known for chart-topping hits such as “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?” and “Cars.”

The artist has sold over 10 million records worldwide and won the prestigious Inspiration Award at the Ivor Novellos in 2017.

Completing the cast is Emmerdale actress and Dancing on Ice legend Suzanne Shaw, British Army veteran Simon Weston, and media personality Nancy Dell’Olio.

Katrina Weidman is a renowned American paranormal investigator and she has joined the expert team as a new addition.

From historic Highland castles to sprawling Italian masserias, the team will once again attempt to uncover the dark pasts of the mysterious buildings.

The previous four series of the show are currently available to stream on the platform, before the new instalment drops in November.

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Media personality Nancy Dell’Olio will also let the experts into her behind the scenes home[/caption]

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Gary Numan has sold over 10 million records worldwide and is known for several chart-topping hits[/caption]

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The experts will try to get to the bottom of the chilling secrets of the different homes[/caption]

A BRIT has died from rabies after petting a dog in Morocco.

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   MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday expressed concern over what it describes as Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s “irresponsible and dangerous act” of spreading artificial intelligence (AI)-generated disinformation targeting the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte. In a press briefing, House spokesperson Princess Abante said Dela Rosa’s decision to share AI-generated content

THE office of Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been vandalised, the third such attack in weeks.

The attack took place last night at the Taoiseach’s constituency office in Turner’s Cross on the Southside of Cork City last night.

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The Taoiseach’s constituency office was vandalised with paint last night[/caption]

The window of the office was daubed with the words “Zionist pawn” in black paint.

Red paint was used to deface the door and walls of the building.

It comes after personal threats were previously made against the Fianna Fail leader.

A spokesperson for Mr Martin’s office told us: “I can confirm there was an act of vandalism on the constituency office last night. This is the third such attack.

“Personal threats have also previously been sent to the office, warning the Taoiseach it will be made impossible for him to navigate in public spaces.

“This is a working office with constituency staff acting on a daily basis to support the community on various issues.

“Those responsible for the criminal acts and intimidatory and abusive threats are fundamentally anti-democratic.”

The spokesperson added: “We believe the vast majority of people who are appalled by the situation in Gaza would have nothing to do with such actions.”

A poster was also pinned to the door of the office.

It claimed the Irish Government has been “complicit in the apartheid, occupation and genocide of the Palestinian people inflicted by Israel.”

Gardai are investigating this incident and others. 

Technical experts were in attendance today and were collecting evidence at the site.

The office has a number of CCTV cameras and Gardai have collected footage and are examining this, hoping it will lead to an early arrest.

A FASHION fan has tried on a stunning new outfit from Dunnes Stores that’s perfect for a wedding – and it can be styled two ways.

The retailer has been bringing out a range of summer essentials, and shoppers have been racing to pick them up.

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Get a break from the dresses with the latest summer items in Dunnes Stores[/caption]

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One Irish shopper gave fans three fun outfits to try on Instagram[/caption]

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Both items are available online and in stores[/caption]

One Irish shopper gave fans three fun outfits to try on Instagram using the Savida Bella sequin skirt.

Yvonne O’Connor, who uploads under the user @stridetostyle, shared how she styled the €30 sparkly item.

Wearing a size 12 in the set, she said “It is much better than I thought it was going to be and perfect for anyone who likes their arms out.”

The fashion fan switched it up with an oversized white T-shirt and some low top trainers for a more chic day-to-day look.

And finally, Yvonne is stunning in a pink blazer and kitten heels for a “beautiful look” – for a unique outfit this wedding season.

Many of her followers rushed to the comments to compliment her style, calling her new looks “Gorgeous” and “Beautiful.”

Shop the look as the top costs just €30 with the matching skirt retailing for €35.

Sizes range from XXS and go up to XXL, so everyone can shine this summer.

Both items are available online and in stores.

Meanwhile, shoppers can get a more elegant look this wedding season.

The new Mia satin dress features a stunning back detail for just €40.

The midi dress is designed with a daring low cut front in a deep navy blue.

With the back of the dress featuring a striking cross over style, the latest arrival is also the perfect wedding guest fit.

It ranges in sizes from XXS-XXL, but fans will have to be quick as only smalls, mediums and larges are left online.

And Dunnes Stores has the perfect heel to match your new stunning looks this summer.

The Kitten Heel Slingback Shoes are a steal at just €20.

Choose from black, blue or lemon which is reduced to just €10.

Sizes range from 36 to 41 with only 37 left in the warm yellow colour.

All these wedding guest staples are available in stores and online now.