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A HOMEOWNER who returned from his honeymoon was shocked to discover he had been slapped with a £150 fine for putting his bins out too early.

Leon Wright, 40, came home with wife Amy, 34, to discover an enforcement notice had been posted through his letterbox.

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Leon and his wife Amy were away for their honeymoon when they were fined[/caption]

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The council claims Leon broke the rules when he left his bins outside four hours early[/caption]

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Leon refuses to pay a penny of the £150 fine[/caption]

The couple live in a flat above a row of shops in East Twickenham, southwest London.

Following council guidance the pair leave their bins out on the pavement in colour coded bags.

Their local authority, Richmond Council, says residents should not put their bags out before 8pm the night before collection.

Wright admits that he put his bins out four hours early at 3:25pm but claims the fine is undeserved.

He put his bins out at the latest possible time before leaving to Heathrow Airport.

The couple then jetted off on a flight at 7:10pm for a honeymoon cruise in Greece.

Mr Wright said: “I only put it out a few hours before. It was the last thing I did before we left for holiday and the latest time that I could leave it out.

“I came back from my honeymoon with a fixed penalty notice from Richmond council. It said that we had to pay it within ten days, but we couldn’t because we weren’t even there.

“It was very surprising. We had never had any problems with the council before.

“I do my best to follow the rules but it was literally just a few hours before the collection window so I never thought they would send fines straight away.”

Ten days later, Mr Wright claims he and his wife Amy returned home to discover the fine on their doorstep.

He claims the penalty is against government guidelines but the local council has “refused” to cancel it.

He said: “It says in black and white on the GOV.uk website that you can’t issue penalties for leaving bins out a few hours early, which is exactly what they have done.

“They weren’t in the middle of the walkway or obstructing anyone. This is just a blatant cash grab to me.

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Leon and his wife honeymooned in Greece[/caption]

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The fine was waiting for the couple when they returned[/caption]

“I am not paying it. This kind of thing just can’t happen. It is absolutely wrong. I will take them to court if it comes to that.

“It is not the money but the principle. There is no way I am going to let them get away with it.”

The council fined Mr Wright under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 Section 87.

They have since agreed to offer Mr Wright an extended timeframe to pay the fine at a discounted rate of £100.

Mr Wright, however, is refusing to pay a single penny to the local authority.

He said: “It is definitely not what you want to see when you come back from holiday. Especially when you are trying to do your best.

“My neighbours couldn’t believe it. They were all shocked.”

A Spokesperson for Richmond Council said: “Richmond Council is committed to keeping the borough’s streets clean, safe, and accessible for everyone.

“To help achieve this, we encourage residents to follow the guidance on when to put waste out for collection.

“Waste should only be placed out between 8pm the night before and 6am on the day of collection. When these rules are not followed, enforcement action may be taken where appropriate.

“We understand that residents can sometimes make genuine mistakes, which is why there is a clear appeals process in place.

“While we don’t comment on individual cases, any new information submitted through this process will be carefully considered.”

IF you’re obsessed with Olivia Attwod’s trendy and chic style, you’ve come to the right place.

Many of us can’t get enough of the Love Island legend’s fiery personality we often see on This Morning and Lorraine, but it’s her gorgeous outfits lots of us are equally as obsessed with. 

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Olivia Attwood has sent fans wild after sharing details of her latest look[/caption]

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While many believed Olivia’s boucle dress was from Chanel, the Love Island icon revealed that it is actually from a very popular high street shop[/caption]

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The Blue Halter Neck Boucle Belted Mini Dress is from River Island[/caption]

And while the star is often seen dripping in standout pieces from Gucci and Celine, it doesn’t take a genius to notice that this influencer is a huge fan of designer clobber.

But unlike her normal jaw-droppingly expensive outfits, the 34-year-old recently stepped out in a stunning dress from the high street – and it sent her fans wild. 

Fashionistas loved the gorgeous frock and many begged Olivia, who recently showed off a sweat-proof deodorant hack, to reveal where it was from.

And while many believed it was from Chanel, Olivia confirmed that not only is it from the high street, but it’s almost £2,000 cheaper.

Sharing all on her social media stories, Olivia posted a comment from a fan admiring the dress which read: “This dress, pls don’t say it’s Chanel xxxx”

To this, Olivia wrote back and penned: “The amount of DM’s I have had.. you won’t believe this….”

Olivia then answered her fans’ prayers and shared a link to the classy dress, which she wore to a recent BVLGARI event.

While the frock has all the hallmarks of iconic Chanel – boucle fabric in a pretty powder blue and beautiful tailoring with a tie halter neck – it is actually from River Island.

Olivia confirmed that she removed the white belt that comes with the frock and instead paired the Blue Halter Neck Boucle Belted Mini Dress with a pair of Chanel slingbacks and her trusty brown Hermes Birkin bag.

Unlike a very similar Cotton White dress from Chanel, which retails at £2,040, this purse-friendly fashion find is just £46.

It’ll save shoppers an impressive £1,994 compared to the real thing, making this high street dupe a perfect option for those on a budget.

This bodycon dress has a halter neck, a back tie fastening and a stunning boucle design.

It’s perfect for a stylish look that’s sure to turn heads this season and even better, is super versatile – while it’s bound to impress for a day in the office, it’ll be great for a brunch with the girls too. 

It’s currently trending on the River Island website, with XS and S sizes currently at low stock, so you’ll need to move fast if you want to nab it. 

You look stunning

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The affordable dress is available in sizes XS-XL, making it suitable for a variety of different body shapes.

Olivia had lots of praise on the dress on her Instagram account, as one fan gushed: “Love love love this! You’re absolutely gorgeous Liv.” 

Another added: “I thought you were beautiful before, but these photos…just WOW.”

Meanwhile, someone else penned: “You look stunning.” 

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Olivia’s dress is £46 and even comes with a belt[/caption]

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It’s much more affordable compared to similar frocks from Chanel[/caption]

A CASA Amor star has been slammed for a ‘dangerous’ post where he tells Love Island fans NOT to use suncream.

A former Love Island star has been slammed for telling fans not to wear suncream because it’s “not good for your body” in a very controversial post.

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Casa Amor star Frankie Davey has been slammed for his ‘dangerous’ advice[/caption]

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He explained how he doesn’t believe in suncream[/caption]

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Frankie appeared in the ninth season of Love Island as a Casa Amor hunk[/caption]

Frankie Davey, who appeared on season nine of the hit reality show, left viewers raging after sharing his hot take on TikTok.

The 24-year-old said: “I haven’t worn suncream now for a good three or four years – I’m quite against it.

“It’s full of chemicals and toxins that your body… well, isn’t good for your body, basically.

“I never recommend going straight into heat like this, being pale as anything.

“You need to build it up.

“There is science on this.

“It’s a fact that when your sunglasses are down, you feel like you’re inside and your body doesn’t produce the chemical to protect your skin, which then leads to burning.

“Listen to your body.

“When you feel like you’re burning, when your skin is hot, seek some shade.

“A lot of people put suncream on when they already feel like they’re burning, and then stay in the sun.

“That is just counterintuitive.”

The Ipswich-born boxer, who recently went on holiday to Greece, captioned the video “how to tan and NOT burn”.

He also explained in the clip how he applied coconut oil, which he deems to be a “natural SPF”.

The clip received more than 16,500 likes and 200 comments.

Most viewers have slammed Frankie’s controversial advice, with several sharing their thoughts in the comments section of his TikTok video.

“Sunburn is literally DNA damage,” said one person in the comments.

“This is dangerous information,” fumed another.

A third person wrote: “My Irish skin could never, I tried this and burned.”

“Please update me in 20 to 30 years,” said a fourth.

“Social media boxer vs medical professionals, I think I know whose advice I’ll follow,” penned a fifth.

“When I feel like I’m burning go inside, why did I never think of that before,” said a sixth.

Some fans, however, agreed with his claims.

IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters.

Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that’s a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for Alice Taylor when she decided to move there in 2017.

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Alice Taylor moved to Albania eight years ago and far prefers it to the UK[/caption]

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There are stunning beaches and mountainous hikes half an hour away[/caption]

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The beaches have been likened to the Maldives[/caption]

The 38-year-old, who’s originally from Cornwall, has set up home in Tirana, the capital of Albania, which is fast-becoming a new tourism hotspot.

A staggering 11.7million people visited last year alone – a 15 per cent rise from 2023, and nearly double the number who holidayed there five years ago.

While the ex-Eastern Bloc state remains one of the cheaper European resorts to visit, with beer as cheap as £1 and a glass of wine £1.50, Alice says she saves thousands by living there.

Her monthly electricity bill is as little as £21 – less than the cost of a KFC Family Feast – childcare is basically free and eating out is cheaper than cooking at home.

But the biggest thing for Alice – aside from the beautiful beaches and picturesque mountain hikes on her doorstep – is the lack of crime.

Alice, a TV presenter and journalist, tells The Sun: “It feels safer than anywhere I’ve lived. There is nowhere in the country where I wouldn’t feel safe to go to by myself day or night. 

“I walk home late in the evening alone and feel safe, leave my house unlocked and leave my bag on a table outside a cafe on a coffee table and know it will still be there when I return.

“It’s not like London where you have to be careful getting your phone or wallet out while walking on the street. It’s a completely different culture.

“My husband will stop outside a local shop, leave the car unlocked with the engine running and go inside to do whatever he has to do and come back. 

“You couldn’t do that in London, you’d be arrested for stopping in the middle of the street and your car wouldn’t be there when you came back!

“There is crime and corruption but it’s limited to criminal gangs. If you’re not involved in that world you won’t have any issues at all.”

Alice fell in love with the country during a three-and-a-half-day trip back in 2017 – which had to be extended after she contracted an ear infection.

While there she got chatting to a group of Albanians at a coffee shop – and a few shots raki (a 40 per cent proof local spirit) later, she felt like one of the locals.

“They didn’t speak a word of English and their only idea of a blonde British woman was Princess Diana, but we had a lovely time,” she recalls.

“I was drunk when I left and when I tried to change my plane ticket, I accidentally booked it for three weeks later instead of a few days later, so I decided to make the most of it.

I walk home late in the evening alone and feel safe, leave my house unlocked and leave my bag on a table outside a cafe on a coffee table and know it will still be there when I return

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“I found it really interesting, beautiful. The people were really friendly and I felt safe, I wasn’t being cat-called on the street or harassed and there was no sense of unease.”

Alice made friends, attended parties and went on several hikes. By the time she left Albania, she had already booked her return ticket – and 10 days later she moved there for good from Malta, where she’d lived for a decade after graduating from university. 

“I didn’t feel at home in the UK so I went to Malta, where I felt I was always an expat and a foreigner,” she says.

“But then I came to Albania and it clicked, I felt I fitted in here.”

Meals out under a tenner

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Alice says she’s never felt safer than in Albania and walks around alone at any time of the day or night[/caption]

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Alice has enjoyed banquet sized meals for two for just £8[/caption]

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She says beer starts from £1 and wine is £1.25[/caption]

Alice is not alone. A growing number of people are seeing the benefits to Albania, which according to Living Cost data for most expensive places to live ranked 108th – versus the UK in 11th place.

The site, based on crowdsourced data, found it to be 61 per cent cheaper than the UK. Eating out is half the price, rent a quarter and utility bills a third.

The country is becoming so popular that US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner are building a $1.4billion luxury resort there, while flight traffic has increased 114 per cent since 2019. 

“The cost of living – although rising – is still cheap,” says Alice.

“I went out for lunch with my husband the other day – we had six large meatballs, two large salads, two portions of grilled potatoes, bread, dips and drinks, and it came to €10 (£8.40).

I went out for lunch with my husband the other day – we had six large meatballs, two large salads, two portions of grilled potatoes, bread, dips and drinks, and it came to €10 (£8.40)

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“It’s definitely cheaper going out than entertaining at home. A cappuccino here is €1.20 (£1), and an espresso is 70 cents (60p), so it’s really cheap.

“A beer is anything from €1.20 (£1) upwards and a glass of wine can be €1.50 (£1.25). 

“Brits are cottoning onto this. I just hope it doesn’t become stag party central. Albanians drink but they don’t get drunk, they don’t pee in the street or beat each other up, it’s a different culture.

“People will drink one raki in the morning and maybe one at lunchtime. If they had a British mentality, oh my God, they would be s**tfaced by lunchtime and pass out.” 

Alice also notes that everything in Tirana takes less than an hour to walk to, and local bus tickets are 40 cents (34p) – or for three euros (£2.50) you can travel 35 miles away. 

Cut-price housing

Rent is considerably cheaper, too.

Alice used to pay €350 (£295) per month for a spacious apartment with two double bedrooms “in the fanciest part of town” when she initially moved.

Eight years on that same pad would cost around €800 (£670) but Alice says there are other places costing €500 (£420) per month – by comparison, two-bed flats in London tend to cost upwards of £2,200.

Alice bought a 67sqm two-bedroom, one bathroom ground floor apartment with an open plan living room-diner and 70sqm of land outside for €100,000 (£84,000).

That’s a quarter of the price of a two-bed flat in London, which ranges between £400,000 and £1million, and a third of what you would fork out on average in the UK, with prices between £270,000 and £700,000. 

Her monthly bills can be as little as €25 (£21) for electricity, compared to £73.41 in the UK; water is €20 (£16) compared to £37, and internet is €15 (£12) compared to £32. 

That brings her monthly bills to around £52, compared to £160-plus back home – around a third of the cost.  

Free childcare

One of the biggest perks for Alice, who has a five-year-old daughter, is the minimal cost of childcare.

For full-time hours parents pay a minimal fee, and for half-days it’s entirely free from birth.  

Alice pays just €30 (£25) per month to send her daughter to kindergarten five days a week, from 7am until 5pm, and that includes two meals. 

The cost of having a child under two at nursery full-time in the UK is £238.95 a week on average including government funding, going down to £225.70 for over twos, according to Coram – but can be significantly more depending on where you live.

While it’s much cheaper, she concedes the classrooms are “a bit overcrowded” compared to those in the UK and it’s “not the best in the world” but the quality of care is high.

They love children, stranger danger isn’t a thing. People stop you on the street to say, ‘She’s such a sweet girl, here’s two euros.’ It’s such a lovely place to raise a child

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She also relishes being able to bring up her daughter in a safe environment and insists locals are extremely accommodating towards families.

“In the UK you’re told, ‘Don’t talk to or take sweets from strangers,’ but here, family is really important and older people love nothing more than to give them sweets,” Alice says.

“They love children, stranger danger isn’t a thing. People stop you on the street to say, ‘She’s such a sweet girl, here’s two euros.’ It’s such a lovely place to raise a child.

“Your child could be jumping up and down on a table in a restaurant, smashing glasses, and they would still say, ‘Don’t worry, leave her, she’s fine.’

“In the UK, they would be like, ‘Get your dirty rotten child out of here!’”

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Albania has beaches that have been compared to Thailand[/caption]

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They enjoy fresh produce from local farmers[/caption]

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Alice has written three books due to being so inspired by Albania[/caption]

Top healthcare

Alice also praised the healthcare system in Albania, where it’s free for citizens or €50 (£42) per year for foreign residents – and it’s not plagued by lengthy waiting lists like in the UK.

“My husband had a few heart issues related to stress and on the same day, he had three checks including an echo cardiogram,” she tells us.

“My daughter had pneumonia and was treated in the equivalent of A&E within 20 minutes.

“If I wake up tomorrow and don’t feel well, I walk to my GP clinic and queue, and I will be seen the same day.

“There’s no, ‘Are you dead yet? Call when you can’t breathe?’ like there is in the UK, they get the ball rolling quickly.

If I wake up tomorrow and don’t feel well, I walk to my GP clinic and queue, and I will be seen the same day

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“The only problem is when it comes to serious or rare diseases and transplants, which they don’t have the facilities or equipment to treat, but work is being done to change that. 

“To get around this I take out a €700-a-year (£590) healthcare policy that covers my daughter and I, and means we can be treated in Italy or Turkey if they can’t do anything here.” 

Many Brits are attracted to Albania for its affordable dental care – including teeth whitening, which costs €100 (£75) for two sessions, and check-ups with cleaning for €10 (£7.50).

That same treatment would cost between £350 and £1,000 in the UK, and check-ups cost £89 with an additional £98 fee to see a hygienist, according to The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry.

“You don’t need an appointment or have to wait six months like in the UK,” Alice says.

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‘Everywhere is extremely walkable,’ Alice tells us[/caption]

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Albania has been labelled ‘Europe’s Maldives’[/caption]

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Alice is a journalist and TV presenter in Albania[/caption]

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One of three books Alice has written[/caption]

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She has 31,400 followers on Instagram – in part due to her stunning Albania photos[/caption]

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She tells us it’s cheaper to eat out than to cook[/caption]

Alice has been so inspired by her new life that she’s penned three books – poetry collection Tales From North Albania, travel book Alice In Albania: 250 Adventures and a new photo-book called Inside Albania that’s coming out soon. 

Having lived there for eight years now, Alice is “fluent enough” to work as a TV presenter and says locals are thrilled by any attempts to speak the language.

“There’s no animosity or ‘you need to speak my language’, people are very helpful and can’t do enough to help you like using Google translate, pictures or hand gestures,” she says. 

Alice admits she is “privileged” because being from the UK allows her to work for international companies, which not all Albanians would be able to benefit from. 

It is a developing country, but as a British person I prefer Albania

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“I’ve made it sound like the promised land, but of course there are problems,” she adds.

“Local salaries are difficult here, it’s difficult for LGTBQ+ people and there is corruption.

“It’s still developing; the country is 34 years old since the fall of communism. It is a developing country, but as a British person I prefer Albania.

“When it comes to the weather, the food, the culture, access to nature and diversity of it, and the environment I can raise my daughter in, it’s far better than the UK.

“You feel safe and the country is stunning – whether you want fancy beach resorts, mountain hikes or skiing, it has everything.” 

You can follow Alice’s work here or to buy her books, including Alice In Albania: 250 Adventures, which donates 20 per cent of sales to victims of human trafficking, click here. 

LIDL Ireland fans are rushing to buy a new Disney clothing range – with everything from pyjamas to socks from only €2.40.

The classic collection featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse has hit supermarkets across the country.

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The Kid’s Short Pyjmas features Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Spider Man, Lilo & Stitch and beloved Olaf.[/caption]

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But customers with a Lidl Plus card can get the set for a bargain €3.99.

And Disney fans will love the Kids’ Short Pyjamas priced at €4.99 per set.

They are suitable for children ages 2-8 years and are 100 per cent cotton.

The Kid’s Short Pyjmas features Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Spider Man, Lilo & Stitch and beloved Olaf.

Girls will also love the Kids’ Trainer Socks in a number of different prints for just €2.39.

And they come in sizes 9 to 5, featuring Disney’s favourites Minnie Mouse, Lilo & Stitch and Cinderella.

Lidl fans can also buy the Kids’ T-Shirt for just €2.99 – and they are 100 per cent cotton.

They are suitable for children ages 2-8 years.

And it comes in different prints to choose – Spider Man, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Frozen and Lilo & Stitch.

The new Disney clothing range is set to be in stores nationwide until July 13.

Separately, Lidl Ireland is selling the ultimate product to help move the party under some cover if it rains.

And even better, shoppers can now get it at a reduced rate as it’s on sale.

The XL Gazebo hit shops last month, and originally cost €99.99.

Now, shoppers can grab the summer essential for €20 less, as it’s now down to just €79.99.

The gazebo measures 6m x 3m x 2.5m, and is perfect to host any summer event coming up.

It is quick to put up and take down, as a result of the tool-free plug-in system that has clearly marked connectors.

And even better, the gazebo is weather and UV-resistant as well as water repellent.

The gazebo is available at the reduced rate in stores across the country now, but is set to fly off the shelves.

And it’s not the only summer essential that has shoppers racing to the tills.

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IRISH parents are set for a huge boost as Aldi brings back its popular Baby and Toddler event.

From July 17, the retailer will stock a range of must-have pieces to ensure parents have everything they need.

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The Baby and Toddler event kicks off on July 17[/caption]

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The Graco Turn2Me i-Size R129 Midnight is €129.99[/caption]

The range, which includes car seats, toys, clothes and other essentials starts from 99c.

And in a major boost, one of the products due to be the most popular is a huge bargain.

The retailer is selling the Graco Myavo Stroller for a bargain price of €99.99.

On the Graco website, it can cost anywhere from €130.00 to €149.00 – so parents can save at least €30 by shopping in Aldi.

This pram is suitable for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 4 years.

It is lightweight and compact with an automatic stand-alone one-hand, one-second fold, which stays standing when folded in a huge boost for parents.

It weighs just 5.8kg and has four-wheel suspension, making it ideal for when you’re on the go.

The pram also features multiple recline options and adjustable calf support, which allows your little one to stay comfortable as they grow.

It has a removable bumper bar with a large and easy to access storage basket, along with rain cover.

And to pair with it, you can ensure every car journey is simple with the Graco Turn2Me i-Size R129 Midnight.

HUGE SAVING

This 2-in-1 convertible car seat is selling for just €129.99, and can go from rearward to forward facing with a 10-position recline.

It has a 360 degree rotation, and Safety Surround Side Impact Protection, with enhanced head and body protection.

It’s easy to fit with an ISOFix installation and has a side shell ventilation to keep your baby cool.

It’s suitable for newborns up to four years and includes a newborn insert and a free two-year warranty.

The car seat is a huge saving for parents, as it costs €160.00 on the Graco website.

Aldi Ireland is selling a range of household essentials for your little ones, including the Milton Sterilising Starter Kit for just €24.99.

This kills 99.9 per cent of germs in just 15 minutes, and is electricity-free, keeping your baby’s essentials safe and ready to use for up to 24 hours.

BABY PROOFING

The pack contains 28 sterilising tablets, 1 baby bottle cleaner and a cold-water unit.

Make sure your home is baby-proofed before they start walking with the Baby Safety Gate for €19.99. 

This is easy to install, and comes with a 2-step release lock and 2-way opening.

It attaches with wall cups that have pressure mounting, and measures approximately 75 to 96cm in width.

If you’re potty training, Aldi Ireland is selling a range of items to make it easier.

Pick up the Nuby My Real Urinal/Potty for €19.99, which is designed to mimic the look, sound and feel of a real toilet or urinal.

Mamia Nappies and Pants start from just 99c per pack, and shoppers can choose from Mamia Newborn in sizes 1-3, Mamia Ultra Dry in sixes 4-7, Mamia Nappy Pants in sizes 4-8 and Mamia Night Pants in ages 4-7.

Parents can pick up a Toilet Seat/Potty/Step Stool for €4.99, which are available in Safari, Hippo or Panda designs. 

STORY TIME

Or, pick up the Baby Changing Mat for €6.99, which has soft foam padding and can be wiped clean.

You can get a range of storybooks to send them off the sleep from 99c, including Owl Babies, Handa’s Surprise, A Quiet Night In, Handa’s Hen, Five Minutes’ Peace, All in One Piece, Mr Large in Charge or A Piece of Cake.

Or lull them off to sleep to the sound of music with the Baby Sound Book for €2.99.

Parents can choose from Incy Wincy Spider, The Wheels on the Bus, Twinkle, Twinkle, Old MacDonald, Row, Row, Row Your Boat or Hickory Dickory Dock.

Or, pick up the Farmyard Friends Book for €3.49 and hoose from Higgly Hen, Cuddly Cow, Gobbly Goat or Portly Pig.

Aldi Ireland is also selling a See, Touch, Feel Book for €3.49.

This interactive first book is designed to engage babies through sensory play.

Parents can choose from four different titles including 123, Colour or Create.

Parents can craft a keepsake to remember their children’s tiny hands and feet with the Baby Casting Kit for €14.99 which comes with a gorgeous frame.

These items and more are available in Aldi stores nationwide from July 17.

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A HUGE transformation to a regular rooftop town car park will turn it in a ‘Costa del Sol’ style attraction for the summer.

The site will feature a rooftop beach, splash park, pool and cocktails, making the perfect Spanish holiday resort for Brits.

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Park location

Located at the Centrale Car Park on Tamworth Road in Croydon, it is known as the “Costa del Croydon”.

This is a 20 minutes drive from Banstead, just outside Surrey.

The kids rooftop splash park is returning after a successful inaugural event last year, where it attracted more than 30,000 visitors.

Opening dates and times

From August 1, it will be free-to-access this summer, and open to the public seven days a week until August 31.

Two daily sessions are available for families to attend – 11:30am to 3pm, and 3:30pm to 7pm.

What to expect

Visitors of all ages will be able to enjoy the stunning views the Costa del Croydon offers across South London from its award winning rooftop.

A new addition to this year is a quiet chill zone for people to relax and recharge in the shade, with calming music away from all the buzz.

There will also be a toddler paddling pool for children under 5, as well as different food vendors with child-friendly and veggie options.

A range of street food stalls will be present to provide sweet treats, cocktails and cold drinks.

This year offers an expanded events programme, which incorporates live music, arts and games.

And like last year, there will be paid-for rides including go-karts and bungee trampolines.

Free daily activities are available too, such as dance workshops, face painting and crafts.

ARMAGH All-Ireland winner Aidan Nugent is to appear back in court in two weeks when his case will be sent to the Crown Court, a judge ordered today.

Nugent has been on bail for the last two months, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Florida.

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Aidan Nugent is charged with four separate counts[/caption]

The 30-year-old, from the Cullyhanna Road in Newtownhamilton, faces two charges of sexual assault and two of causing or inciting a person to engage in a sexual activity, namely contact with his genitals, on 17 November last year.

When the All-Ireland winner first appeared in court in May, the PPS revealed that when the case is sent for trial that a further four charges will be added to the indictment.

It is understood it is the Crown case that the offences were committed in America when the Armagh GAA team travelled to Miami in Florida to celebrate the team’s All-Ireland win, their first All-Ireland title in 22 years after they clinched victory over Galway at Croke Park in July.

Nugent’s defence solicitor Patrick Higgins has emphasised that during formal police interviews, the defendant claimed that “any sexual activity was consensual.”

Mr Higgins has also revealed that when Nugent was charged with the offences, the All-Ireland winner replied: “I deny the allegations – it was consensual.”

The All-Ireland winner had been excused from attending today so was not there.

He will however have to attend the committal hearing on 22 July.

VIKTOR GYOKERES reckons Ruben Amorim’s football suits him perfectly, despite trying to force through a move to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side over Manchester United this summer.

Gyokeres, 27, appears to be on the brink of sealing a switch to the Emirates after the Gunners have been locked in advanced talks with Sporting Lisbon this week.

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Gyokeres has claimed Ruben Amorim’s football suits him perfectly[/caption]

Man Utd had been interested in the deadly striker with boss Amorim formerly in charge of Sporting during Gyokeres’ blistering form over the past two campaigns.

But Gyokeres now has his heart set on Arsenal, reportedly even deciding to waive almost £2million of his future salary to help boost Arsenal’s bid to Sporting and threatening to go on strike at his current club to make the move happen.

With the transfer now coming closer to completion, Arsenal fans will be shocked to learn that Gyokeres had told French outlet L’Equipe that Amorim’s football fits his style of play perfectly.

The Swedish striker said: “We won two championships in a row, for the first time in 71 years. It’s an incredible achievement, and of course, Ruben Amorim played a big role in that.

“I can’t thank him enough. The style of play we had under his orders suited me perfectly.”

Under Amorim’s guidance, Gyokeres scored an astonishing 66 goals and registered 23 assists in 68 games.

However, Arsenal fans need not worry that their incoming frontman won’t be able to find the back of the net, with Gyokeres still putting up 31 goals and 12 assists in the 34 games that followed Amorim’s exit from Sporting.

Arsenal and Sporting still remain in negotiations over a fee for Gyokeres as the Portuguese champions hold out for their £68.9m asking price.

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SunSport understands that the Gunners are still £4.3m away from Sporting’s demands of £60.3m up front and £8.6m in add-ons following face-to-face meetings in Lisbon.

But personal terms with Gyokeres are already in place on a five-year deal with Mikel Arteta’s title-chasing side.

There is thought to be optimism that an agreement can be reached but, as SunSport reported earlier, Gyokeres will consider a loan move away from Sporting should the deal fall through.

It comes after Gyokeres told Sporting he will never play for them again in an attempt to push the deal through, and will boycott pre-season training, which begins on Friday.

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HORROR dashcam video shows a boy riding a bicycle being crushed between two cars in a freak road crash.

The lad is squished between a blue Nissan Micra and a parked white car in a perilous moment that puts the boy’s life in danger.

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The car squishes the cyclist in between it and a parked car in a case of horror timing[/caption]

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The driver rushes out to check if the cyclist is okay[/caption]

The Micra hits the boy after it was itself hit by a white car turning – causing the Nissan to skid and swerve and crush the boy in horror timing.

The driver gets out of the car and sprints to the front of her motor and check the cyclist is okay.

She then quickly gets back into the car and reverses, moving her car back from the crushed lad.

Passersby also rush to help with one being heard saying: “Oh dear, the kid is gone, she hit the kid.”

But after the driver reversed, the boy was pulled out.

Miraculously, the cyclist only suffered some light bruising and was taking to hospital for a checkup.

The shock moment is recorded by the dashcam of another car which is waiting to turn into the street where the smash happens.

The horror crash took place in Korfez, in Kocaeli Province, Turkey, at around 1.30pm on July 5.

It comes after a popular influencer died in a horror smash alongside the her driver after their car smashed into lorry parked in the hard shoulder.

Gizem Ozmen, 24, known for supporting women struggling with trauma, was tragically killed alongside her driver, named as Mehmet Ensar Ozden.

According to reports, the pair were driving along in a Volkswagen when it careered into a tanker that had stopped in the emergency lane.

Police, ambulance and fire crews all rushed to the scene, but could do nothing to save the pair.

A European beauty queen was also killed earlier this year after tragically plunging from a bridge onto a motorway while fleeing from police.

Güler Erdogan, 27, was caught drunk behind the wheel in Giresun, Turkey, and fell 50ft from the bridge as she tried to flee from cops on April 1.

The “Miss Europe-Kosovo” title holder had been on a night out in her hometown to celebrate Eid with her family, and later hit a nightclub with friends.

She allegedly tried to drive home while drunk, but ran into police at a checkpoint, according to CNN Turkey.