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ANDY CARROLL has been connected with a surprising move back to England through sixth-tier side Chelmsford City.

The ex-Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham forward left French side Bordeaux at the end of the season and is yet to confirm his next destination.

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Andy Carroll could signed up for a move to the English sixth-tier[/caption]

Chelmsford City boss Angelo Harrop was coy when asked by the Non-League Paper about reports of a potential move for the 36-year-old.

Harrop said: “No comment.”

He then added: “I am really happy with what we have got in.

“We have got real quality, a lot of youth, a lot of players [who are] really hungry, which is great.

 “We have got a brand new squad so we have got to knit together very quickly, but Rome was not built in a day.

“The football club has already made massive strides in the last two months.”

Chelmsford are a team in transition, having brought Harrop onboard in March amid a summer transition towards becoming a full-time professional outfit.

They finished 11th of 24 teams in the National League South last season.

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But now the Clarets have their sights set higher — and a marquee signing like Carroll could help.

Carroll has developed a penchant for playing in lower leagues of late, having most recently plied his trade with Bordeaux in the fourth tier of French football after their relegation due to financial issues.

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It would be the first time Carroll has played in his native country since leaving Reading for Amiens in 2023[/caption]

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Carroll broke through at his local Newcastle United before becoming Liverpool’s record transfer in 2011[/caption]

He netted 11 times in 23 appearances in France before his departure from the club was confirmed in June.

A Bordeaux statement cited Carroll wanting to be closer to his family as his reason for leaving, suggesting any future clubs would have to be closer to home for the Gateshead native.

Carroll was reported to be earning just £1,372 a month while at Bordeaux, hinting that sides with limited resources could still be in the mix should the right project catch the striker’s eye.

ALDI fans better set their alarms, as the German discounter is set to launch a duvet specially designed to keep you cool on warm summer nights.

With temperatures set to soar to 30C again this week, after a rainy interlude, Brits will once again be doing all we can to cool down.

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Aldi’s £16.99 duvet will keep you cool on warm nights[/caption]

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John Lewis’ duvet is priced at £55[/caption]

And although purchasing a fan or making your own air conditioner may be your first thought, the type of bedding you use can make a huge difference.

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Landing in stores this Thursday, Aldi’s Always Cool Hydrocool King Duvet is priced at £16.99.

The 4.5 tog cover absorbs body moisture, to keep you cool and dry on hot nights.

The polyester duvet is also super lightweight, which will also help to keep you cool.

Aldi said: “Keep your body temperature regulated with this duvet that is treated with Hydrocool technology which absorbs body moisture keeping you dry and cool.”

The duvet will be located in the middle aisle of Aldi stores, however, you’ll have to be quick since, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone.

You can also pair the duvet with Aldi’s £7.99 Cooling Pillow.

With medium support they ensure the right level of comfort for your head and neck, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep, all night long.

They are sized at 74 x 48cm with a pinsonic cover and a polyester cover and filling.

The intelligent Hydrocool technology moisture management works by absorbing moisture created by body heat.

This creates a dry, cool and comfortable sleeping environment.

£38 cheaper than John Lewis

The clever duvet is a whopping £38 cheaper than John Lewis‘ Climate Control Duvet, with the king size cover setting you back £55.

The John Lewis quilt is also 4.5 Tog and uses the same technology, to remove moisture from your skin as you sleep.

John Lewis said: “Combining dual action technology, this duvet works in response to your body’s natural way to regulate temperature, helping to keep you comfortable night after night.

“The Temperate® fibre filling and HYDROCOOL® technology applied to the fabric work together to wick moisture away from the skin, helping you to enjoy a more restful night’s sleep.”

More hacks to keep cool

Corey Sims at CSDB revealed that a free hack to keep yourself cool at night is to freeze your bed sheets and pyjamas.

The expert added that you can also fill a spray bottle with water, and use it to spray your curtains, which will lower the temperature of your home.

“Dampen your curtains to cool the room,” the expert advised toasty homeowners.

“As air blows across the wet drapes, evaporating water absorbs heat and lowers the room temperature.

“The hot weather also ensures the curtains dry quickly without smelling damp.”

FLAVIO COBOLLI’S dad and brother burst into tears after the Italian reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

The No22 seed beat Jack Draper’s conqueror and 2017 finalist Marin Cilic 6-4 6-4 6-7 7-6 on No2 Court on Monday.

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Flavio Cobolli beat Marin Cilic to reach the quarter-finals of Wimbledon[/caption]

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His dad wept at the incredible achievement[/caption]

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Cobolli enjoyed a special moment with his team courtside[/caption]

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He hugged his brother who had also welled up[/caption]

That guaranteed his place in the final eight of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.

And while the former Roma academy footballer kept his composure in the celebrations, his family could not contain their emotion.

The TV cameras cut to Cobolli’s dad and ex-professional tennis player Stefano sobbing into a towel.

His brother also welled up in the wonderful scenes at the All England Club.

Cobolli will face either Novak Djokovic or Alex De Minaur in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

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IT all kicks off in the main villa tonight as the Shakira and Meg clash during a racy game as they welcome the Casa Amor boys.

The iconic segment of the hit dating show officially made its return last night – as the lads headed off to a separate villa to meet a new bath of single ladies.

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Meg and Shakira clash tonight as they welcome the Casa Amor boys to the villa[/caption]

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Shakira’s tongue in cheek remark about Dejon does not go down well with Meg[/caption]

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Meg is left fuming and hits back during a game of Raunchy Races[/caption]

On tonight’s show, the girls in the main villa receive a text, which reads: “Girls, time to get ready as Boris, Cach, Chris, Jamie, Martin and Ty will be entering the Villa. #WhilstTheBoysAreAwayTheGirlsWillPlay #CasaIncoming.”

Later that day, Helena and Conor receive the same text: “Islanders, phones at the ready as the Villa and Casa Amor are going head to head in tonight’s challenge, Raunchy Races. The villa that gets the most points will win a party tonight. #MayTheBestVillaWin #TeamPixel”

The groups eagerly await texts with raunchy dares that both villas must race to complete, the villa that finishes first scores a point.

A text comes through instructing the boy with the most tattoos to snog the girl he thinks is relationship material.

Questioning which guy would be taking part in the challenge for Casa Amor, Meg questions: “Who’s got the most tattoos, D?”

But tempers flare when Shakira makes a tongue in cheek comment.

Alluding to Meg’s reactions, Shakira tells the new boys: “Trust me you don’t want to see when D comes back off a date… Scary.”

Things get heated as Meg responds: “No it’s not… I’m not laughing, Shakira.”

Shakira comes back: “Aww, grow up Meg.”

One question requiring the oldest boy to kiss the oldest girl sees old flames Harry and Emma reunite with a passionate kiss.

With lap dances, torso licking and snogging galore, the game continues to ruffle feathers as the challenges roll on.

But which Islanders will crack on and who will be left with broken hearts?

Last night viewers were horrified by the non-stop “saliva swapping” in what they called the “most unhygienic game yet”.

The Islanders were told to take a dare or tell the truth, but it turned into Islanders locking lips all over the place.

Ben was told to snog the two Casa Amor islanders he was most attracted to in a “three way kiss” and fans called it a “germ-filled snogathon”.

Ben picked Andrada as well as Harry’s ex, Emma, for the raunchy moment.

The racy kiss comes moments after Andrada chose Ben to help her demonstrate her favourite sex position in front of the whole group.

Dejon then dived straight in for a kiss with bombshell Andrada.

“Just mixing saliva omg yuck,” one viewer wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

“This is disgusting – let’s END it!!” another said, while many called the game “a biohazard” and “genuinely stomach-churning”.

Another said: “So much exchange of saliva from different people, omg,” one wrote.

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Viewers were horrified by the non-stop ‘saliva swapping’ in last night’s Truth or Dare[/caption]

The search for the missing sabungeros will start this week in Taal Lake. MISSING SABUNGEROS – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said that the search in Taal Lake will start this week. Businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang is the mastermind of the missing cockfight enthusiasts case alleged by Alyas Totoy, Julie “Dondon” Patidongan, one of the accused, who ... Read more

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KNOWN as the ‘slate capital of the world’, a small UK town is home to some rather unusual underground attractions.

Blanau Ffestiniog, located in north Wales, has a long history of slate mining after becoming a major production hub in the 19th century.

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Blanau Ffestiniog, located in north Wales, has a long history of slate mining[/caption]

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The town is home to Britain’s only underground golf course[/caption]

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The golf course is located 500ft below ground and is kept at a temperature between six and eight degrees Celsius[/caption]

Yet despite being known for grey rock, the town itself is home to some vibrant venues.

One such destination is Britain’s only underground golf course.

Across four floors, guests get to play an 18-hole golf course with neon lights illuminating the surrounding rock.

You will want to take a jumper though – as the course is kept between six and eight degrees Celsius year-round.

Included in the experience is also a ride on Europe’s steepest cable railway, which players must hop on to reach the course.

Rather randomly, you can then finish off the experience with a drop slide.

Underground golf sessions cost from £20 per person and can be found at Zip World Llechwedd – which is also home to a number of zip lines, underground mine tours and an underground trampoline attraction.

If you want to extend your stay in this unusual and historic town, there is also the world’s deepest underground hotel.

Opening back in 2023, Deep Sleep is located in an abandoned Victorian slate mine, 1,375feet below the mountains of Snowdonia.

The accommodation has four twin-bed cabins and a slightly more luxury double bed grotto option.

Yet, this is not your normal check-in and stay destination.

Deep Sleep is an experience that runs once a week at the weekend.

Essentially an extreme immersive experience, those wanting to stay underground overnight will need to venture on a 45-minute walk into the mountains before entering a cottage, kitting up and descending to the belly of the mine.

On the way down, visitors get to see old miners’ stairs, bridges that are disintegrating and dramatic rock formations.

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Also near the town is Deep Sleep – an obscure overnight stay 1,375feet below the mountains of Snowdonia[/caption]

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After the downward hike, guests will have a warm drink and an expedition-style meal before nodding off into a deep sleep, deep below the earth’s surface.

And there are no lie-ins in the morning for guests, as you need to get up at 8am for a breakfast, before heading the ascent up to the surface for 10-10:30am.

Whilst a bit chilly, Deep Sleep is actually kept warmer than the underground golf course at 10C all year-round.

Staying in one of the cabins will set you back £399 for two people, whereas the grotto is a bit pricier at £599 for two people.

Back in Blaenau Ffestiniog itself and the surrounding area, visitors have a number of walks and trails to venture on.

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Amazing sites such as Cwmorthin Waterfall can be visited – which one recent visitor described as “such a beautiful place to unwind”.

Or you could jump onboard the world’s oldest narrow gauge railway – the Ffestiniog Railway.

Over 13-and-a-half miles, passengers get to see the harbour in Portmadog, as well as the slate heaps in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Along the high street there are a number of cafes, pubs and independent shops too – in case you fancy a browse, nibble and tipple.

Elsewhere in Wales, there is a tiny town that has been dubbed ‘Cornwall without the crowds’ and features a huge sandy beach where you can spot porpoises.

And another Welsh seaside town that’s voted the UK’s safest place to live is set to get a £140k redevelopment.

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On the high street, there are a number of independent shops, cafes and pubs worth exploring too[/caption]

ARSENAL are £4.3million away from Sporting Lisbon’s asking price for Viktor Gyokeres.

Both clubs remain locked in negotiations and it looks increasingly likely that Mikel Arteta will land the Swedish international striker.

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Sporting are demanding a total of £68.9m (€80m) which is £60.3m up front with £8.6m in add-ons.

Currently, Arsenal have indicated they are prepared to pay £56m up front and £8.6m in add-ons, which is a total of £64.6m.

But it seems certain that eventually, the Londoners will end up paying the £68.9m which Sporting want for a player they signed for just £20m from Coventry two years ago.

Arsenal’s players all officially report for training on Tuesday although some stars are expected to arrive early today.

Ideally, Arteta would like Gyokeres at the club before Arsenal head to Singapore for their pre-season tour on July 19.

With Manchester United and Juventus also interested in the forward, it would be a huge coup for Arsenal and a major title boost if they land the 27-year-old.

Gyokeres is desperate to sign for the North London club and has told Sporting he will not report for training on Friday or play for the club again.

He is also angry that they backtracked on a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ that he could leave the club for just £60m.

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The Gunners had been weighing up a move for either Gyokeres or RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.

Reports suggest that Arsenal have already agreed personal terms over a five-year deal with Gyokeres, but they are now trying to negotiate a fee with Sporting.

Sporting have given Gyokeres extra time away from pre-season training to complete a deal, telling him he does not have to report for training until Friday.

However, SunSport understand that the forward is insisting he will not appear anyway because he is so angry over the transfer saga.

Martin Zubimendi, 26, has arrived at the Emirates on a five-year-deal – the Gunners’ second capture of the summer after spending £5m on Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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NEW CCTV footage of Bella May Culley has been released – which cops say rubbishes her claim she was coerced into transporting a £200,000 drug stash.

The 19-year-old Brit is currently behind bars in Georgia after being caught at Tblisi International Airport with 30 pounds of marijuana and hashish in her luggage on May 10.

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Bella May Culley claims she was coerced into transporting £200k worth of cannabis[/caption]

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Police confirmed she she used a British passport to exit Thailand[/caption]

But now, furious cops in Thailand say they’re not buying it, saying the footage backs them up.

Police Major General Cherngron Rimphadee said: “This matter is not complicated.

“Police have reviewed CCTV footage and confirmed that she used a British passport to exit through the automatic passport control channel.

“As a result, she did not interact with or speak to any immigration officers and simply exited the country.”

Thai authorities say Bella’s claims of seeking help from customs staff are “absolutely baseless”.

Surveillance shows the teen, from Billingham, Teesside, apparently passing calmly through Suvarnabhumi Airport’s automated gates without raising any red flags.

“There is no evidence whatsoever that any immigration or police officers forced or threatened the suspect to smuggle drugs out of the country,” Lt. Gen. Choengron said.

“It was a deliberate departure.”

The footage had reportedly been shared with media outlets in an attempt to debunk Bella’s courtroom testimony in Tblisi, where she claimed she “didn’t want to do this” and was allegedly forced under torture.

Bella’s lawyer, Malkhaz Salakaia, claimed corrupt Thai police officers were in on the trafficking ring and that when Bella turned to one for help, she realised he was part of the gang.

Salakaia alleged she and her family were threatened with beheading if she didn’t comply.

He went on to claim that “They told her: we know the addresses of your parents, we know where your 16-year-old brother is”, before showing her a video of a person being beheaded.

The court was also shown a scar on her arm which Salakaia said was inflicted before the suitcase containing the drugs – which she allegedly never touched – was given to her.

But Thai police say it’s all an attempt to wriggle out of punishment.

Officials believe the teen’s high-stakes tale is part of a strategy to secure a lighter sentence in Georgia.

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Authorities say Bella’s claims of seeking help from customs staff are ‘absolutely baseless’[/caption]

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Bella is currently locked up in Georgia[/caption]

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Cops said cannabis was found wrapped in air-tight bags in Bella’s luggage[/caption]

The Georgian prosecution has charged her with “illegally purchasing and storing a particularly large amount of narcotics” and “illegally importing them into the country”.

Bella currently faces up to 20 years or even life behind bars if convicted.

The teen, who now claims she is 18 weeks pregnant, was previously seen online bragging about “getting up to criminal activities” and flashing thick wads of cash.

Thai cops said she would now be blacklisted for entering the country “to commit a drug offence”, citing a breach of Section 12 of the Immigration Act.

Bella’s next court appearance in Tbilisi is scheduled for July 10.

MTV STAR Mistress Isabelle Brooks has revealed she lost 200 pounds WITHOUT Ozempic or surgery.

The reality star, who shot to fame on RuPaul’s Drag Race, has left fans stunned with her jaw-dropping transformation.

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Mistress Isabelle Brooks has revealed she has lost 200 pounds[/caption]

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Her lengthy Instagram post revealed she had lost the weight through hard work[/caption]

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Mistress Isabelle shot to fame on Drag Race[/caption]

Mistress Isabelle became a star when she appeared on the 15th season of Drag Race, and now has revealed her incredible weight loss.

Outlining her she did it, she revealed she had shed the pounds through sheer hard work, without any medical help.

Taking to Instagram, Mistress Isabelle shared before and after pics which show off her huge transformation.

Writing a lengthy post, the drag star penned: “I’ve lost nearly 200 pounds in a year and a half.

“That’s so crazy to say. For a year straight I’ve gone to the gym nearly Every. Single. Day.

“Even when I’m dog tired on the road, after the gigs.

“For a year straight I’ve logged everything that has gone in my mouth. (and yes its annoying af).

“Many people have their speculations on what I did to get here; like it has to be surgery, medicine or something extreme.

“However the truth is quite simple… if you want something… just get off your ass and go get it.”

Continuing, she said: “Everyone’s journey and reasoning is different, and mine has been quite a complex one.

“I was never someone who felt disgusted or less than because I was big; which is probably why I have been for such a majority of my life.

“This journey/transformation is more than just the physical. It has been a lesson in forgiveness, patience, determination and evolution.”

Mistress Isabelle also had some words of encouragement for anyone undergoing a similar weight loss journey.

“For anyone working towards a goal, the best advice I can give you is to take things one day at a time,” she penned.

“The longer you put something off the longer it will take you to see the results you desire.

“Life is too short to deny yourself the pleasure of being who and what you envision.

“I’m not where I want to be just yet, but damn am I getting there.”

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Mistress Isabelle is a hugely popular drag star[/caption]

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Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Mistress Isabelle started doing drag as a teenager.

After realising her talent, she was an original cast member at the drag-themed restaurant chain Hamburger Mary’s, and also regularly performed at JR’s Bar and Grill.

But Mistress Isabelle got her big break in 2023 when she joined the cast of a very famous MTV show.

The star was picked to appear on the 15th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Due to her popularity on the show, she was snapped up for the All Stars spin off show, which is airing now on MTV.

Talking about being on the show, Mistress Isabelle told Gay Times: “Going into All Stars 10, I really didn’t want to prove anything.

“I think that’s what makes my character so relaxed and what allows me to have fun.

“I, at the end of the day, have already become a star from being on Drag Race.”

LOVE Island star Kady McDermott has been dumped by her millionaire boyfriend again – with friends thinking he can make the most of single life during the summer season.

The Love Island All Star, who first found fame on series two of the ITV2 favourite, has been with Henry Simmons since September 2024 – though the pair have had a string of make-ups and break-ups since.

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Kady has split from Henry Simmons after a rollercoaster ten months together[/caption]

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Friends fear “smitten” Kady will take him back[/caption]

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Sources have said Henry wants a “single summer” which is why he’s dumped Kady[/caption]

However, after confirming their romance was back on once again in April, insiders have told The Sun Online they have already split, this time with Henry doing the dumping.

A source told The Sun Online: “Henry and Kady have had their ups and downs since they started dating.

“Henry called things off again a couple of weeks ago for the summer. Kady’s friends are convinced he just does things like this so he can enjoy a single summer.

“He’s been accused of cheating on her in the past and she took him back – and she’ll no doubt give it another go again once he comes crawling back.”

The source added: “Her friends are worried about her but she’s smitten  – and loves the lifestyle that comes with dating Henry.”

The Sun Online has reached out to Kady’s reps for comment.

Henry, 25, was a former cast member of Absolutely Ascot, gaining a reputation on the show as a bad boy.

He is the heir to a wealthy property developer, and enjoys a lavish lifestyle including multiple luxury getaways.

Kady started dating Henry shortly after her split from Ouzy See, who she got together with during a stint in Love Island All Stars.

Just three months after he started dating Kady, she made it clear in December that she was on the outs with Henry – even declaring she was “done with men”.

She publicly accused him of cheating on her by telling her TikTok followers: “I caught two girls leaving his house Saturday morning whilst he was in his boxers.

“I’m definitely not the problem.”

She later added: “No matter how good you are to someone you can’t change their bad morals unfortunately.”

However, by December she was posting pictures in his Ferrari, signalling they were back on.

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The pair have been enjoying multiple trips abroad since confirming their romance[/caption]

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Kady swore herself off men when they first split last November[/caption]

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