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ALDI’S new tech range has launched today – with an ‘ingenious’ £5 gadget to help keep pets fed and watered while on holiday.

The supermarket’s brand new Life Hacks range is designed for simple solutions in daily tasks.

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Aldi’s new Pet Auto Waterer or Feeder[/caption]

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The device makes sure animals get their sustenance while owners are away[/caption]

Aldi’s brand new tech range

Stock in this range is limited, as it is part of Aldi’s Specialbuys programme.

This includes the Pet Auto Waterer or Feeder, which comes in at £5.99 altogether.

It uses auto-gravity design with non-slip rubber bases to ensure pets remain fed and hydrated while owners are away.

Conversely, the Robot Vacuum Cleaner is the most expensive, at £99.99.

The flashy device combines suction, sweeping and mopping functions.

This tech can be controlled through a smartphone app – and is also compatible with Google, Alexa and Siri voice assistants.

Users can activate the device through voice command, as well as schedule cleaning sessions remotely.

Aldi described the Robot Vacuum Cleaner as “the ultimate cleaning hack for busy bees with limited time for the everyday burdens.”

Priced at £29.99, the Smart Kettle can be switched on remotely from bed – thanks to control via Bluetooth and WiFi.

It also boasts impressive temperature control from 40°C to 100°C, along with a “keep warm” capability.

The Life Hacks range also includes a Wireless Charging Clock for £14.99 and a Mini Thermal Printer from £9.99.

Rounding it out are a Smart Adapter and Fake Safe Assortment, each priced at £6.99.

Aldi also launched a bedding bargain

Elsewhere, the supermarket is selling a £15 bedroom essential intended to keep you cool during warm nights.

Aldi’s Always Cool Duvet hits shelves from July 10 and is available in a double size for £14.99 and king size for £16.99.

The 4.5 tog polyester duvet is designed with moisture-wicking technology to absorb sweat and help to regulate body heat for a more comfortable night’s sleep.

The product can be found in Aldi‘s middle aisle, and comes as Brits are set to sizzle in more scorching temperatures of up to 31C this weekend.

It’s also a whopping £38 cheaper than John Lewis’ summer duvet.

The retailer’s Climate Control Duvet, which is also 4.5 tog and uses similar sweat-wicking technology, costs £55 for a king size.

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The new Life Hacks range also includes a robot vacuum cleaner[/caption]

A CHILD has sadly died after getting measles – as experts warn of declining vaccine rates in the UK.

The youngster is understood to have been ill with measles, had other health problems and was in the intensive care unit at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool.

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The jab provides 97 per cent protection against getting ill[/caption]

They are the second child to succumb to an acute measles infection in Britain this decade.

Their age and sex are not known.

Around 16 other children have been treated at the hospital – which is in the grip of an outbreak of the disease – after becoming severely unwell with measles.

Infections are increasing in Britain as plummeting vaccine rates leave children vulnerable – with London seeing 233 cases in the first six months of this year, the highest in the country.

The jab provides 97 per cent protection against getting ill.

It is unclear if the child who died had received a vaccine.

The MMR vaccine rate in Liverpool for children by the age of five is 73 per cent, the lowest outside of London.

It is also lower than an 86 per cent average across the northwest and 84 per cent across the the whole of England.

A major outbreak in Birmingham and London contributed to 2,911 measles cases in England last year.

This is the highest number since 2012.

There have been 529 confirmed cases in 2025 so far, and the majority were children under ten.

In the past few months, several seriously ill children have been admitted to St Mary’s hospital in Paddington, and one had to be treated in intensive care.

Professor Matt Ashton, director of public health for Liverpool, said: “I’m extremely worried that the potential is there for measles to really grab hold in our community.

“My concern is the unprotected population and it spreading like wildfire.

“That’s why we’re trying to be proactive. It’s really important that people understand the seriousness of this.”

Alder Hey, the local NHS and public health teams in Liverpool and Merseyside, are co-ordinating a response to the increase in cases, trying to alert families to the risks and help parents get their children vaccinated.

Measles is highly contagious, and a person remains infectious for up to ten days and can spread the virus to 15 people. 

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Infections are increasing as low vaccine rates leave kids vulnerable. Stock image[/caption]

WEEDING is the great chore of gardening – and they can grow faster during the hot summer weather, and can be tricky to manage.

But scrabbling about on your hands and knees to remove them from flower beds or patios can be back-breaking labour.

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Aldi’s £10 gadget removes weeds in seconds & stops them growing back[/caption]

But, it’s a necessary task if you want to keep your garden looking fresh and bright this summer.

Aldi’s weed puller

However, with Aldi’s new weed puller, your garden will be weed free in not time.

The nifty gadget costs just £9.99 and is available in stores from Sunday the 13th July.

It’s easy to use and comes with an integrated foot pedal to help keep your garden free from weeds.

It also has an ergonomic handle so that it’s comfortable to use which makes the job less harsh on your body.

Measuring 100x23x5cm it is only on sale in stores for those aged over 18 years old.

Other weed hacks

A frustrated Brit has revealed how a 55p kitchen cupboard staple blitzed the stubborn weeds taking over their patio – and they haven’t grown back since,

And The Range has the perfect budget tool to help blitz pesky garden weeds this summer.

Plus, if you’re in need of a weeding hack that is sure to stop pesky plants popping up all over your garden – fear not, you’ve come to the right place.

Alan Titchmarsh has revealed his go-to gadget that instantly destroys weeds.

Another gardening expert has also revealed how to drastically reduce the time spent trying to get rid of weeds.

Pollyanna Wilkinson shared her must-try tips for thriving borders without hours of work.

And Martin Stewart, Ryobi‘s National Trainer, spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the best ways to get rid of weeds and why using bleach is the worst thing you could do.

Finally, another expert has revealed a 49p hack for killing pesky patio weeds – and it can get rid of slugs and snails too.

Garden styling hacks

You can add a “chic” touch to your outdoor area with this budget Home Bargains decor buy.

The item has been described as a “stylish and eco-friendly” fixture which “combines warm white LED lighting with a chic planter”.

And another Home Bargains solar light levels up your garden for just £2.99.

And Aldi’s £44 middle aisle buy is perfect for garden parties this summer – and it’s cheaper than the Lidl version.

And another Aldi buy will give your garden privacy for just £19 this summer.

Plus a 79p item that’s already in your cupboard can also help elevate your outdoor space.

IN just a few weeks, Apple will almost certainly lift the lid on a treasure trove of new gadgets.

This tech haul should land just in time for Christmas – but what Apple devices will actually go be going on our list to Santa?

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Apple boss Tim Cook is getting ready to show off brand new gadgets[/caption]

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A new iPhone to replace last year’s iPhone 16 line-up is likely in the works[/caption]

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The big event usually takes place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in California[/caption]

Every September, Apple hosts a major tech event.

This is usually where each year’s main iPhone release is revealed. It’ll then go on sale about a week and a half later. Last year’s saw the iPhone 16 debut.

We’ll almost certainly see other Apple gadgets too, but they’re all top secret for now.

In fact, Apple hasn’t even confirmed plans for a September event – but it doesn’t take much guesswork to work out what’s what.

WHEN IS THE SEPTEMBER 2025 APPLE EVENT?

Although the Apple event is likely now just weeks away, we won’t find out the truth until very close to the big day.

Just last year, I predicted the iPhone 17 release date, and that means I think I’ve worked out when the event will take place too.

Usually the iPhone reveal is on a Tuesday or Wednesday in the first half of the month.

So this year, we’re expecting to see it on Tuesday, September 9 or Wednesday, September 10.

Tuesday feels like the safer pick, so mark your calendars.

Based on that info, here are our predictions for the key dates:

• Apple iPhone 17 event announcement – Tuesday, August 26, 2025
• Apple iPhone 17 event day – Tuesday, September 9, 2025
• iPhone 17 pre-orders – Friday, September 12, 2025
• iOS 19 release date – Monday, September 15, 2025
• iPhone 17 release date – Friday, September 19, 2025

Of course the event could end up falling earlier or later, completely throwing off our guess at the schedule.

APPLE EVENT 2025 – WHAT TO EXPECT

So what will Apple actually show off?

The safest best is a brand new iPhone – or rather, new iPhones.

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Apple’s next round of iPhone models will run on the new iOS 26 update[/caption]

As usual, we’re expecting at least four models, but with a surprise change this year.

Instead of an iPhone 17 Plus, it’s rumoured that we’ll see an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. Yes, really. This could be the thinnest model we’ve seen in years – and possibly ever.

So the full line-up for 2025 would look like this:

• iPhone 17
• iPhone 17 Air
• iPhone 17 Pro
• iPhone 17 Pro Max

That’s a slightly confusing set-up, so it’s possibly that Apple does even more tinkering with the names to make simplify things.

These gadgets will likely ship with brand new A19 processors.

And it’s rumoured that we’ll see a larger camera panel on the back of the phone that stretches all the way across.

The Apple Watch is also looking set for an upgrade this year.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 will likely be replaced by a new line-up of smartwatches[/caption]

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Apple could debut a sequel to the Apple Watch Ultra 2[/caption]

On-and-off rumours have suggested that Apple is hoping to include a blood pressure monitoring feature on the Apple Watch Series 11.

And we could see an even more powerful Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the same perk – in addition to satellite-powered texting. That makes sense, given that it’s aimed at outdoors types.

We’re also expecting to see a major audio upgrade in the form of the Apple AirPods Pro 3.

The original AirPods Pro came out in 2019 as an upgraded noise-cancelling alternative to the regular AirPods wireless earbuds.

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The Apple AirPods Pro may be up for an upgrade[/caption]

Second-gen AirPods Pro dropped in September 2022, followed by a boosted version of the same model with a USB-C port for charging.

For the AirPods Pro 3, Apple could introduce a redesigned model with improved noise cancellation and boosted audio.

But there are also rumours that the new earbuds could also monitor your heart rate and body temperature for health purposes.

Finally, it’s also possible that we might see a new version of the Apple TV 4K.

That’s Apple’s plug-in streamer that connects to the back of your telly to give it a fancy iPhone-style UI, plus access to loads of apps and features.

The jury is still out on whether this will debut at the September event or a later Apple showcase (or possibly via press release alone).

Apple’s last major Apple TV 4K release was in 2022 with the third-generation model.

So it could be time for an upgraded version with faster processing.

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The plug-in Apple TV 4K streamer last received a major upgrade in 2022[/caption]

Other gadgets that have also been rumoured for release in 2025, but are less certain, include:

• A smart home hub display
• New Mac and MacBook Pro models with an Apple M5 chip
• New Apple AirTag 2
• Apple Vision Pro 2

Sadly none of these gadgets are guaranteed, and could come in 2026 (or never!).

We won’t know for sure until Apple chief Tim Cook takes to the stage at the company’s Cupertino, California HQ later this year.

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Apple’s Vision Pro spatial computing headset may be in line for an upgrade[/caption]

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The company released the hi-tech goggles early last year[/caption]

A man, identified as 35 year old Sumet from Trang province, attempted a daring theft at a renowned gold shop in Ranong. He managed to seize gold necklaces valued at approximately 500,000 baht before being captured by a quick-thinking employee and good Samaritans. The incident occurred at 7.29pm yesterday, July 12, when local police were …

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SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY owner Dejphon Chansiri owes more than £4million in football debts — which will have to be paid by whoever buys the club.

The extent of the cash woes has emerged during takeover bids by several groups in recent weeks.

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Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri owes more than £4m in football debts[/caption]

The Owls are already under embargo for missing pay days for players and failing to settle transfer bills.

But the biggest snag is the taxman, with HMRC due a huge £2.2MILLION for June and July.

There seems little scope for a deal there, so the cash will have to be found or serious action could come Wednesday’s way.

Chansiri hopes to raise funds by selling Djeidi Gassama to Rangers and Anthony Musaba to Turkish side Samsunspor.

US sports entrepreneur Tilman Fertitta, 68, has made an offer to Chansiri.

The cost of the deal is being kept secret and will be subject to the usual due diligence phase.

Fertitta may lodge cash to help settle some bills in the short term as the process is bound to take weeks.

But he seems a far more credible candidate than many who have chased the Yorkshire club ownership.

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Fans have protested against Chansiri and pleaded with him to sell the club[/caption]

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American entrepreneur Tilman Fertitta has submitted an offer to Chansiri[/caption]

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Chansiri says he is willing to sell the club to “the right individual, or group, to take it forward”.

The club’s dire financial situation is now having an impact on a sporting level after six stars reportedly handed in notices, with Chansiri refusing to inject any more cash into the coffers.

While manager Danny Rohl hasn’t returned to pre-season training and is seeking a way out of his contract amidst interest from other clubs.

A 22 year old man has been apprehended for stealing a motorcycle from residents in Buriram, intending to impress a girlfriend. The police, upon investigation, discovered drugs and stolen money with him. The suspect is now in custody. Today, July 13, Police Lieutenant Colonel Theerapong Phonarin, an investigator at Baan Dan Police Station in Baan …

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TACLOBAN CITY — A landslide struck a village in San Ricardo town, Southern Leyte early Sunday morning, July 13, leaving one person missing and causing significant property damage. The incident occurred at 5:55 a.m. following prolonged heavy rains that began at approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday and continued until 3 a.m. the next day, according

SKY is bringing back two channels tomorrow after they vanished from TV guides.

The media giant is bringing back the channels free of charge – giving punters more entertainment to choose from.

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SKY is bringing back two channels tomorrow after they vanished from TV guides[/caption]

The additions include Sky Epic Worlds HD which has been renamed to to Sky Hits HD.

Another channel that’s coming back on screens is Sky Superman which is now branded Sky ScFi/HorHD.

Viewers can access Sky Hits by using the code 303 on both satellite and glass/stream.

Sky ScFi/HorHD has launched to EPG number 311 on both satellite and Sky Glass/Stream.

Other Sky changes

There have been a range of Sky changes over the last couple of weeks.

On Friday, July 4th Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 – Sky Glass/Stream 307) temporarily changed its name to JurassicWorld / JurassicWrldHD.

On Saturday, July 5th, Sky Sci-Fi & Horror (Satellite 311 – Sky Glass/Stream 311) also underwent a temporary name change, and will now be called SkySupermanHD.

Sky Jurassic World (Satellite 307/851 – Sky Glass/Stream 307) was renamed Sky Action / Sky Action HD on Monday July 7th, reverting back from a temporary name change.

And Sky Superman (Satellite 311 – Sky Glass/Stream 311) changed its name back to Sky ScFi/HorHD after a temporary name change.

On Friday, July 11th, ​Sky Sci-Fi & Horror (Satellite 311 – Sky Glass/Stream 311) is set to temporarily change its name to SkySupermanHD.

New channels

As well as the name changes, Sky also launched 11 new channels on July 1st.

However, the new channels will all only be available on Sky Glass/stream.

If you key in 1001 into your Sky remote, you will now be taken to Sky Sports Classics.

Number 1002 will take you to Sky Sports Vault, whilst 1003 will take you to Sky Sports Stories.

If you press 1004 on your remote, you will be taken to Pick, and if you click on channel 1005, you will be able to watch Emergency 24/7.

Sky Artist Of The Year can now be found on channel number 1006, and 1007 will take you to NBC News NOW.

Sports fans will be able to watch the Billiards channel on number 1021, whilst food fans can tune in to the Great British Menu channel on 1023.

A channel dedicated to the iconic Homes Under The Hammer can now be found on channel 1023, whilst Crime and Justice has launched on 1024.

If you’re looking for a new Sky deal, customers can get Sky Stream & Essential TV for just £15/month. 

The company is also giving Sky customers an upgrade for popular TV app filled with top movies.

A former employee posing as an electricity authority official was apprehended on charges of defrauding a Russian businessman on Koh Samui by falsely claiming overdue electricity bills would lead to power disconnection. The suspect confessed to multiple offences on the island. Today, July 13, Police Colonel Den Duang Thongsrisuk of Bo Phut Police Station in …

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