4 days agoBlogsComments Off on Trump slams Putin’s ‘bulls***’ and trashes the tyrant’s ‘meaningless’ promises to end Ukraine war in savage attack
A RAGING Donald Trump has slammed Vladimir Putin for talking “bull****” about Ukraine.
It comes as the US president vowed to send more weapons to Ukraine in a reversal of Washington’s announcement last week that it was halting some arms shipments.
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“We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth,” Trump told reporters during a televised cabinet meeting at the White House.
“He’s very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.”
Trump reiterated that he was “very unhappy” with Putin since their phone call last week made no progress on the Ukraine peace deal that the US president has pushed for since returning to power.
Asked about his interest in a bill proposed by the Senate for further sanctions on Russia, Trump said: “I’m looking at it very strongly.”
4 days agoBlogsComments Off on MAFS UK reveals when new series will start filming – here’s how you can apply to be on the show
MARRIED At First Sight UK has revealed when the next series will start filming.
If you’re a super fan of MAFS UK, or if you maybe fancy meeting your future spouse after walking down the aisle on national television – you might want to keep reading.
Matt Monfredi / Channel 4Want the help of Paul C Brunson, Charlene Douglas and Mel Schilling after getting hitched? Well, why not apply for the new series of MAFS UK?[/caption]
SuppliedMAFS UK has revealed the start date for the filming of its 2026 series[/caption]
The hit E4 show has revealed when the new series will start filming, as well as how you can apply to be on the show.
When you click on the link for the application form, it says: “It looks like you’re ready to skip the small talk and walk straight down the aisle – and you’ve come to the right place!”
The form continues: “You may just be one short application form away from making dating apps, being ghosted and dating fatigue a thing of the past!
“MAFS UK isn’t just a TV show – it could be your shot at finding your forever person!”
The small print then revealed the closing date for applications, which in turn uncovered the filming start date for the 2026 series.
“Applicants must be aged 18+. The team will get back to you if they would like to proceed with your application.
“Closing date for applications is 28th Feb ’26,” the form stated.
Elsewhere in the small print, it stated: “CPL are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.”
After ticking one box, you’re taken to the next part of the application.
The second page of the form is where your personal details are shared with the show.
Information like your name, date of birth and address are shared, before the next page of the application is available to fill out.
The next page is an “About You” page where you fill out more information, such as what you’re looking for in a partner.
Fans of the show are constantly expressing how they are keen to sign up for the show.
Just recently on X, one person said: “Can’t think of a good reason NOT to apply for MAFS right now.”
“Might apply for MAFS,” said another.
Mafs couples that have stood the test of time
Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby.
The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam’s Doncaster home.
Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau.
Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December.
Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: “I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out – and excited for everything to come.”
Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019.
Owen recalled: “I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work.
“While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in.
“The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if I signed up?’
“A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.”
Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson.
Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna’s vegan lifestyle, the show’s first same sex pairing are still going strong.
They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod.
Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: “We’re not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship.”
This comes just months before the 2025 series is due to hit screens.
Though no official start date for the 2025 season has been revealed, MAFS UK will likely hit our streets in the coming months.
It is estimated that the hit series will make a comeback in the middle of September.
This is not official, but instead judging by how the 2024 series began on September 16, 2024.
4 days agoBlogsComments Off on I made £113 in 24 hours on Vinted with my ‘mystery’ trick – everything sells so quickly
A VINTED seller has revealed her “mystery” hack that has helped her make more than £100 in just a day.
The marketplace platform is one of the most popular in the UK, where users can buy and sell unwanted clothes.
tiktok/@cfultonxCherelle Fulton made £113.20 in 24 hours on Vinted[/caption]
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More than 16million people in the UK are currently signed up to the site.
Most people sell clothes on Vinted, but you can also flog things like toys, cosmetics, beauty gadgets, homeware, kitchenware, pet items, electronics, sports equipment and books.
Generally, you need to add a few photos of the item and a description, as well as choose a category and set your price.
But Cherelle Fulton, from Edinburgh, has seen huge success on the app with just one picture per listing, and very little detail about her items.
“Mystery bundles is the way forward”, the savvy seller insisted.
Cherelle packages up five to 12 items per bag that is then listed for £5.
Buyers take a gamble with the bundles as they are only told the age range for kids clothes, or the UK women’s size, and can’t see the items through the bag in the picture.
But the Scots mum always includes a promise in her description that an extra item will be thrown in for free if one piece has “any slight marks”.
She’s already cashed in £200 in total from her bundles, with £113.20 earned in less than 24 hours.
And she has more than 3,000 glowing five-star reviews on her Vinted page (@cherellefulton1).
Cherelle took to TikTok to give more details on her mystery bundle hack.
She said: “I’ve been getting this question a lot about how many items I’m putting in each bag.
“So it’s like a mix really. I’ve obviously sold a lot of bags. Some bags have five, some bags six, some bags seven.
“And then there’s been bags that are like 10 plus [items], like 12. And then I had a 0-3 months newborn girls bundle. I had like 30 items in that one. So it really just depends on the brands.
“So if it’s better brands like Zara, River Island, Next then I’ll maybe put a bit less in. But if it’s brands like Shein, Primark, so on then maybe like five or six items.
“Buti n all the bundles, there’s still like way more worth than what I’m selling them for.
“I’m currently doing more just now so I’m hoping to upload loads more.”
Her Vinted video quickly racked up more than 147,000 views on TikTok (@cfultonx) with struggling sellers desperate to try her trick.
One said: “I’ll definitely be giving this a go! I’ve had loads of stuff on mine for ages.”
“Why on earth haven’t I thought of doing this”, cried a second.
Someone else wrote: “This sounds like a good idea, struggling to shift some bits might give this a go.”
A fourth echoed: “Such a good idea.”
Meanwhile, a fifth added: “Brilliant idea, gonna give it a go.”
Others who have given the hack a go already also chimed in, as one person said: “Bundles definitely sell better I’ve found.”
“I sell them on eBay and they fly out”, another person agreed.
Vinted rule to be aware of
IF you fancy clearing out your wardrobe and getting rid of your old stuff on Vinted, you’ll need to consider the new rules that recently came into play.
If people are selling personal items for less than they paid new (which is generally the case for second-hand sales), there is no impact on tax.
However, since January 1, digital platforms, including eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted, must share seller information with HMRC as part of a crackdown.
You’re unlikely to be affected if you only sell a handful of second-hand items online each year – generally, only business sellers trading for profit might need to pay tax.
A tax-free allowance of £1,000 has been in place since 2017 for business sellers trading for profit – the only time that an individual personal item might be taxable is if it sells for more than £6,000 and there is a profit from the sale.
However, firms now have to pass on your data to HMRC if you sell 30 or more items a year or earn over £1,700.
It is part of a wider tax crackdown to help ensure that those who boost their income via side hustles pay up what they owe.
While your data won’t be shared with HMRC if you earn between £1,000 and £1,700, you’ll still need to pay tax as normal.
InstagramVictoria Rose is selling ex Danny Cipriani’s rugby memorabilia[/caption]
Among the items for sale are Danny’s framed jerseysInstagram/VictoriaRoseCiprianiThe pair split in November 2023
The retired rugby ace, who split from American actress Anna-Lynne McCord in January after nine months of dating, denies ever cheating.
Revealing why she is selling Danny’s playing jerseys and medals, Victoria wrote on Instagram: “For months, actually, years, I’ve been paying for storage, holding onto boxes of Danny’s career, memorabilia, kits, medals, and personal items.
“Not because I wanted to. But because I genuinely believed, at some point, he’d want to collect them. That he’d care enough to take responsibility for his own history. He didn’t.
“In our most recent court appearance, he was once again offered the chance to collect it all. No obstacles. No drama. Just take what’s his. And he declined.”
Victoria claims to have spent thousands of pounds on storage fees and said her home feels like a museum paying homage to Danny’s career.
Among the items is a framed Gloucester shirt and a signed Sale Sharks jersey.
Some items have already been donated to charity.
“I’ve held onto the past for long enough,” Victoria continued.
“So for those who’ve messaged: this isn’t petty. It’s overdue.
“And I’ll say this with love: You don’t get to walk away and expect someone else to hold the weight of your story forever.”
The Sun has contacted a representative for Danny for comment.
Danny and Victoria wed in April 2021, but the marriage lasted just two years.
The pair’s latest court hearing was in March and insiders called it “tense” and “far from done”.
Following her post about Danny’s belongings, Victoria then shared some positive personal news.
The model has qualified as a neuroscience practitioner, scoring impressive exam results.
She said: “A while ago, I made a decision, not just to heal emotionally, but to truly understand why we behave the way we do under stress, grief, and survival mode.
Victoria is selling to the highest bidderInstagram/VictoriaRoseCiprianiDanny shows off his player of the season awardGetty Images - Getty
“So I became a student of neuroscience.”
After revealing her 93 percent pass mark, she continued: “This isn’t just a title. It’s a deepening.
“I’ve studied how the nervous system governs our responses, how trauma wires the brain for protection, and how we can begin to reprogram what survival taught us to believe.
“I didn’t get here through manifesting. I got here through pain, practice, and a relentless need to understand myself, so I could support others to do the same.”
4 days agoBlogsComments Off on Govt back legislation to strengthen CAB powers in fresh move to target ‘organised crime money’ & freeze bank accounts
THE Government has backed new legislation to strengthen the Criminal Assets Bureau’s ability to identify, freeze and confiscate assets linked to organised crime.
The move has been hailed as the most substantial reform to Ireland’s civil asset forfeiture laws since their inception in 1996.
Minister Jim O’Callaghan said the move will help fight against organised crime Department of Justice Ireland
One of its key parts is the reduction of the disposal time frame for assets deemed to be the proceeds of crime, from seven years to two.
The legislation also gives CAB extra investigative powers, including the freezing of bank accounts when there is reasonable suspicion that they hold dirty cash.
Financial institutions can be directed to freeze accounts for up to seven days to stop the money being quickly moved or hidden.
And the District Court will be able to issue restraint orders for up to 90 days, and the option to renew it, to prevent the dissipation of suspected criminal assets.
Breaching these directions or court orders will constitute a criminal offence.
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said: “Seizing the proceeds of crime, be that money, property or vehicles from criminal individuals or organisations is central to combating organised crime.
“Organised crime is driven by money and the harder the State makes it to obtain, launder and keep the money, the weaker these organised groups are.”
The Bill also introduces measures to ensure the quick appointment of receivers for assets determined by the courts to be proceeds of crime.
This will prevent those being targeted from continuing to benefit from the property or cash during the disposal process.
Another aspect of the reform is the streamlining of processes.
DELAYS REDUCTION
Once a court has determined that assets are proceeds of crime, this finding cannot be repeatedly challenged, significantly reducing delays.
Minister O’Callaghan noted that these improvements will not only bolster the fight against organised crime but also benefit communities.
He added: “The Proceeds of Crime Acts allow for reinvesting the proceeds of crime back into communities to support projects that build safer and more secure environments.
‘ENHANCE SAFETY’
“The Community Safety Fund, now in its fourth year, ensures money seized from criminal networks is reinvested to enhance public safety, wellbeing and opportunity in localities.”
The Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025 will now go before the Dail after Cabinet approval.
Love Island fans think Helena is ‘obsessed’ with ShakiraErotemeThe pair have been competing for the same menEroteme
Not only has she taken a liking to the bikinis and clothes Shakira wears, often borrowing and wearing them while chatting up the same men Shakira likes.
The pair have both been coupled with villa bad boy Harry, with he and Helena striking up an early connection before cooling things off almost as quickly as they began.
Footballer Harry then pursued Shakira, leaving Helena to pursue others boys.
She never truly got over their separation though, despite interest from bombshell Gio during the Sleepover.
Ever since returning to the main villa, she’s been sharing flirty exchanges with Harry, battling Shakira for his affections and ultimately winning out even though they’re not officially paired.
Now in Casa Amor, Shakira has been getting to know hunky Barnsley lad Ty, with the two Yorkshire-based singletons finding they have lots in common.
But tonight Helena swoops in and steals him for a chat while he’s mid conversation with Shakira.
Fans now feel she’s purposely trying to undermine Shakira’s efforts in the villa.
One commented: “At this point it’s blatantly obvious Helena only goes for for the men that are interested in Shakira.”
Another said: “Whoever Shakira is interested in, Helena is right there… what is it with Helena Meg and Emily … jealousy????”
A third said: “Helena seem to be jealous of shakira already going for the guy shakira likes or wants.”
A fourth joked: “Helena would pull a flower pot for a chat if Shakira had it first.”
As a fifth complained: “I said it from the start, Helena’s obsession is not with Harry or Harrison it’s with Shakira. Even the wearing of Shakira’s bikini not once. I actually think @loveisland need to do something now it’s so uncomfortable to watch.”
Shakira’s frustration is now beginning to show.
Tonight, Ty confesses to her: “I’ll be real, I’m very interested in you.”
Shakira replies: “I thought you were all about Helena last night, I’ve had enough of that triangle… I feel like we might have a case of musical beds tonight.”
Mid conversation, Helena boldly interrupts the pair and beckons Ty “for a chat”.
Sarcastically, Shakira says: “I thought she had an undeniable connection with Harry, I thought he was the love of her life.
Keen to stake her claim on Ty, Shakira then decides to interrupt him and Helena in The Snug and steal him right back.
But who will win out in the battle for his affections?
Shakira has the hots for Barnsley boy TyErotemeInstagramHelena interrupts them and steals Ty for a chat[/caption]
4 days agoBlogsComments Off on ‘National disgrace & an international embarrassment’, says campaigner as kids left waiting YEARS for psychology therapy
ONE child in Dublin has been waiting more than 13 YEARS for psychology therapy, shocking new figures show.
It comes as teenage disabilities campaigner Cara Darmody urged the Government to take real action to tackle the enormous waiting list for children in need of a range of therapies.
Cara Darmody is calling on the Government to take action on the growing waiting list for assessmentsCillian Sherlock/PA Wire
Figures obtained by Social Democrats Cork TD Liam Quaide reveal the shocking practice of children being forced to wait years for therapies and treatments.
A child in Dublin north west is the longest on the waiting list in the HSE system – left lingering 706 weeks for a psychology appointment.
In Galway, a child has been left waiting nine and a half years – 500 weeks – for the same psychology therapy appointment.
The devastating waits are equally as long for other therapies, such as occupational therapy, with one child in north Dublin waiting 502 weeks, while a young child in Meath has been left waiting 452 weeks.
For physiotherapy services, the longest on the waiting list is a child in north Lee, Co Cork, who has been waiting for the therapy for seven years.
Deputy Quaide said he faced a battle just to get this data from the HSE, who were initially only willing to provide him info on how many children were waiting over one year without giving him access to the length of these waits.
Teenager Cara Darmody – who has been campaigning for better services for her brothers who have additional needs – today held a briefing for politicians in Leinster House to highlight the shocking lack of therapies in Ireland for kids.
Under the law, the State is required to provide an assessment of needs for children within six months – however, tens of thousands of children are not getting these checks to establish what therapies they need.
Cara, from Ardfinnan in Co Tipperary, said she wanted to call out the “blatant lawbreaking” of the State by failing to complete assessments on time.
The teen said the crisis over assessments of need has escalated to “a national disgrace and an international embarrassment”.
She was initially motivated to pursue her advocacy because her two brothers, Neil, 12, and John, eight, have autism and severe intellectual disabilities.
Cara said they were “both failed dramatically by the State” in relation to the assessments and services that they received.
However, she stressed that her advocacy is focused on the national picture rather than solely on the experiences of her brothers.
‘TAKEN ABACK’
During the briefing, Cara said that she had met with a Co Tipperary-based psychologist who claimed that “HSE red tape” is preventing her from doing more assessment of needs because an instruction from her local manager has meant she is tied up in supervising all aspects of the work of her junior psychologist colleagues.
Cara said she recently told HSE chief Bernard Gloster about the experience of this psychologist, adding that he was “seriously taken aback” by what he heard.
She said she asked Mr Gloster to launch a brand new, heavily advertised recruitment campaign for therapists and psychologists.
Campaigner Cara Darmody held a briefing for politicians in Leinster HouseLiam McBurney/PA Wire
