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HARLEM EUBANK is using the heartbreaking dementia battle his brave father lost to fuel his own fight career.

After suffering 20 punishing losses, 11 by knockout, 61-year-old Simon Eubank was beaten by frontal lobe dementia in September 2023.

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Harlem Eubank with his later father Simon[/caption]

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Jack Catterall and Eubank square off[/caption]

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Eubank with his legendary uncle Chris Sr[/caption]

In a gut-wrenching SunSport exclusive, British ring legend and Simon’s brother, Chris Sr, revealed his sibling was so brutalised by the sport that Harlem fed him, in his final few months, through a baby’s bottle.

Ahead of his welterweight fight with Jack Catterall Saturday, in the Manchester man’s backyard, we asked 31-year-old Harlem how he wrestles with competing in the same savage sport that snatched his dad away, so cruelly and so soon.

“It’s tough,” he said.

“But I feel like, while you’re active in the sport, you have to remove the dangers from your mind and your thinking.

“You have to just focus on the task at hand. It’s a very dangerous sport, that we all sign up for.

“And because of that I think it’s important that all fighters, on every level, get the credit and respect that they deserve.

“Because they are the ones going in there and putting their life on the line. 

“My dad, you could say he was taken advantage of, in a very dangerous sport. And it was, it was sad to see.

“His decline with dementia was fast. But I can only use that to motivate myself to achieve my targets and make my dad proud.”

The Eubank name is unfortunately linked with a string of boxing tragedies, starting with Sr’s 1991 win over Michael Watson that left him with life-changing brain injuries.

And, 25 years later, 35-year-old Jr inflicted a similarly devastating defeat on Nick Blackwell.

Now Harlem must live with the wreckage that boxing made of his dad – who never rose up the ranks to the recognition and riches that his brother or nephew have enjoyed.

But instead of being softened by self-pity or growing hateful of the hurt business, he uses the generations of family experience to shape his own approach.

He told us: “When you choose to fight for a living, and when you choose to go between the ropes, you know what you signed up for.

“You sign up for the control to go out of your hands.

His decline with dementia was fast. But I can only use that to motivate myself to achieve my targets and make my dad proud.

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“You have to put the control into your training and into your preparation to make sure you’re the most prepared you can be, going into what could be a brutal fight.

“You need to have a knowledgeable and reliable team around you. 

“And I sadly don’t think my dad ever had that and that’s sad, because the result was dementia.”

Jr’s rematch with 28-year-old Conor Benn has just been confirmed for September 20, which rules the middleweight out of world title contention for another six months, at least.

That leaves an outside chance that Harlem, who only turned pro in 2017 and cut his teeth on small-hall shows in boxing backwaters like Portsmouth and SWINDON, could pip his high-profile cousin to a golden belt.

“That would be something, wouldn’t it?” he grinned. “Yeah, that’d be a nice little bragging right to hold over the older cousin.

“I don’t think it’ll feel like any extra, added motivation in the ring, but you never know.”

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Eubank is now on the verge of welterweight glory[/caption]

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Chris Eubank Jr with cousin Harlem[/caption]

ASDA has sent shoppers into a frenzy with a £20 floral dress that has been hailed as “perfect in every way”.

George is the supermarket’s in-house fashion label and is renowned for its stylish buys at bargain prices.

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The floral trapeze frock is lightweight and loose-fitting[/caption]

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It has been hailed as ‘perfect in every way’ by shoppers[/caption]

And if you’re in need of a versatile piece that looks just as good on a holiday as it does at a wedding, then this summer frock is the one for you.

The Cream Flower Tie Back Trapeze Midi Dress is available in sizes six to 28.

It is designed in a lightweight material and features two side slip pockets.

The sleeveless frock’s flattering trapeze fit skims over the body making it the perfect choice if you’re self-conscious of any lumps and bumps.

But if a large floral print isn’t your style, the Asda piece also comes in a range of plain colours including teal, magenta and orange – with prices starting from £12.

Delighted shoppers have already been raving about the flowy dress which they’ve hailed as a five-star buy.

One said: “Ordered size 12 but was massive, eventually size 10 available, snapped it up as it was so popular.

“Just love it, looks amazing on I’m 5’8 and sits at my ankles perfect! can’t wait to wear it on my hols to Greece.”

A second wrote: “Gorgeous dress, but you will have to size down, one size. That aside, it’s perfect in every way.

“Wish I could buy more in different floral colours, I’ve also bought the plain ones but by far the floral style is the best. Come on Asda more floral colours please for your loyal customers.”

A third gushed: “Absolutely beautiful. I ordered a 12 and wish I had sized down but now sold out so 12 it is! Too beautiful to return! Flowy and the colours are gorgeous. Bargain price too.”

“Just love this dress, great colours, style and fabric. Just perfect”, chimed in a fourth.

A fifth added: “Love this dress, really light material so was perfect for warm evenings on holiday!”

Meanwhile, a sixth cried: “So happy with it, the cut is very flattering and it’s had POCKETS.

“Nice to dress up with heels and jewellery or just throw on with a pair of flip flops for a more relaxed feel.”

Elsewhere, shoppers can’t get enough of an £18 Sainsbury’s summer dress that’s flattering, heatwave-friendly and guarantees compliments.

Primark has launched Nobody’s Child dress dupes just in time for summer that are £77 cheaper and already shopper-approved.

And fashion fans are loving the “prettiest” £35 Tesco dress that’s perfect for weddings and comes in an on-trend, classy colour.

THE largest chunk of Mars ever found on Earth could sell for up to £2.9million ($4million) in a Sotheby’s auction later this month.

Believed to have crashed here as a meteorite, the Martian rock weighs in at 24.67 kilograms (54.39 pounds).

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Officially named NWA-16788, the specimen was discovered by a meteorite hunter in November 2023[/caption]

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The Shanghai Astronomy Museum has confirmed the rock’s Martian identity based on a small sample sent there[/caption]

That’s about 70 per cent larger than the previous record-holder – the 14.51kg Taoudenni 002 meteorite found in Mali back in 2021.

Of the more than 77,000 officially recognised meteorites on Earth, fewer than 400 originate from Mars.

That makes the rock a particularly rare find.

Officially named NWA-16788, the specimen was discovered by a meteorite hunter in November 2023.

Somewhere in the sparsely populated Agadez region of Niger, an area better known for its dinosaur fossils than its meteorites, the unnamed explorer found the lump of rock.

The Shanghai Astronomy Museum has confirmed the rock’s Martian identity based on a small sample sent there.

The meteorite “shows minimal terrestrial weathering, indicating that its physical and chemical makeup have not been significantly altered since its arrival in the Sahara Desert,” Sotheby’s said in its listing.

“In other words, NWA-16788 is likely a relative newcomer here on Earth, having fallen from outer space rather recently.”

Meteorites – a space rock that fails to burn up on entry through Earth’s atmosphere – frequently fall to Earth.

Although must are small and land unnoticed, often in the oceans.

It’s thought the rock started its journey to our blue dot when an asteroid crashed into Mars and sent debris flying into space.

However, some scientists question whether such a rare specimen should be up for sale.

“It would be a shame if it disappeared into the vault of an oligarch,” paleontologist Steve Brusatte from the University of Edinburgh told Jack Guy at CNN.

“It belongs in a museum, where it can be studied, and where it can be enjoyed by children and families and the public at large.”

Planetary scientist Julia Cartwright, from the University of Leicester told CNN she hoped that the rock may still be used for science anyway.

“The scientific interest will remain,” she said.

“The new owner may be very interested in learning from it, so we may still gather lots of science from this.”

Prior to landing at Sotheby’s, the meteorite was show off to the public at an exhibition at the Italian Space Agency in Rome in 2024, and in a private gallery in Arezzo, Tuscany. 

The Sotheby’s auction will begin on 16 July at 14:00 UTC.

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It’s thought the rock started its journey to our blue dot when an asteroid crashed into Mars and sent debris flying into space[/caption]

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Mars is pockmarked with asteroid impact craters[/caption]

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri has filed a bill seeking an outright ban on online gambling in the Philippines, calling it a “silent epidemic” that is quietly harming Filipinos, especially minors and the most vulnerable. Zubiri’s bill is called the Anti-Online Gambling Act of 2025. In a statement on Friday, the former Senate

4D Result – Here are the complete results of the 4D Lotto draw conducted by the PCSO today, July 4, 2025 (Friday) at 9PM.

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WE take them for granted, one of our most important organs, often not appreciating them until we start to notice our vision going.

But, while changes to your eyesight are inevitable with age, it’s not the only way our eyes can offer a window to our inner health. Paying closer attention to your peepers, might just alert you to a whole host of issues – from life-long chronic diseases to skin complaints and nasty bugs.

What’s more, it’s not just your eyes that offer vital clues. Our eyebrows can also offer an insight into our health.

So to help you keep those eyes peeled, we asked the experts to share their thoughts on some of the key symptoms to watch out for…

Floaters in your eyes 

SMALL, shadowy spots in your field of vision are known as floaters. 

According to Zain Nathu, Boots Optician and Clinical Governance Optometrist, floaters are very common and can range in size and shape, from small dots, to cobwebs or larger squiggly lines. 

He says: “As we get older, the jelly-like substance at the back of the eye called the vitreous humour becomes more watery and pulls away from the wall at the back of the eye causing cells and fibres in the jelly, such as collagen, to become more visible. 

“The reflection of these fibres is what we experience as floaters.”

Although they can be completely harmless, Zain says they can be an indicator of conditions needing urgent further investigation.

He says: “For example, larger teardrop, or ring type floaters may be an indication of posterior vitreous detachment; a loosening of the vitreous humour from the retina.

“A rain shower of many small specks may be an indication of retinal tear or detachment. 

“If anyone notes an increase in the number of floaters they experience it would be advisable to book in for an eye test with their optician without delay.”

If you’re diabetic, high blood sugar levels can damage the back of the eye, leading to diabetic retinopathy. 

Symptoms can take a while to show, however in the long term, it can affect vision. 

Floaters are among the symptoms which require you to seek urgent help. To catch diabetic retinopathy early, you should be invited to eye screenings every two years.

Thinning brows 

IF your once thick brows seem to be looking a little sparse, it could be a sign of an underlying issue. 

Fides Baldesberger, hair removal expert and founder of Rubis Tweezers, says: “Thinning eyebrows might indicate a hormonal imbalance such as thyroid dysfunction as this can lead to hair loss, including the eyebrows.

“Nutrient deficiencies, particularly in iron, biotin, and vitamins, can also result in thinner brows.”

Foods rich in iron include red meat, beans and dried fruit, whilst foods that contain biotin include egg yolks, salmon and sweet potato. A supplement can also help to safeguard your intake of these nutrients. 

Fides adds: “Additionally, chronic stress and ageing are common culprits of thinning brows.”

Flickering eyelids

ALTHOUGH they can be annoying, the small spasms that occur in the muscles in and around your eyelids are common and harmless, according to Zain. 

He says: “This usually occurs in times of stress or overtiredness, however for some people it can be due to consuming too much caffeine. 

“This flickering can come and go but will usually pass on its own over a few days or weeks.

“Trying to find ways to destress can be helpful as can monitoring caffeine intake.”

If the flickering is persistent however, book in for an eye test with your optician. 

Flaky skin around the eyebrows 

FLECKS of dry skin in the eyebrows?  

Fides says: “Flakiness around the eyebrows can be a tell-tale sign of seborrheic dermatitis, a condition linked to an overactive sebaceous gland and yeast growth on the skin.”

Although there isn’t a cure, you can control your symptoms by keeping the area clean, avoiding scenting soaps and creams.

Opt for an emollient (moisturising) soap instead – your pharmacist will be able to offer advice.

Fide says: “Flaky skin around the eyebrows can also indicate dry skin, often exacerbated by weather changes, an allergy to harsh skincare products, or even nutritional deficiencies.”

Your eyelids are sticking together 

FEEL like your eyelids are glued together? Or they’re uncomfortable and not opening as smoothly as they should? 

Zain says: “Sticky eyelids can indicate several conditions from dry eyes to bacterial infections.

“Dry eyes generally present as uncomfortable, scratchy eyes which can be difficult to open in the morning. 

“This can be related to a condition called blepharitis which involves an issue with the way our eyelids produce oil. Treatments include lubricating eye drops, heat masks, and lid cleaning wipes.”

Zain adds that bacterial infections on the other hand will involve red eyes with a yellow mucous discharge around the eyelids and eyelashes causing the eyelids to stick together. 

“This may require antibiotic drops from the pharmacy. If in doubt, speak to your pharmacist or book in for an eye test with your optician.”

White spots on the edge of the cornea

IF you can see little, raised, whitish-yellow spots on the edge of your cornea and conjunctiva, these are known as pinguecula or pterygium. 

Zain explains: “Both are harmless deposits due to damage from UV light from the sun. 

“These are more common in people who spend, or have spent, a lot of time outdoors, especially in hot countries.”

These spots can also be more apparent after spending time in dry, dusty environments. 

Zain says: “Pinguecula are unlikely to change much in size or shape over time and would not require any treatment. 

“Pterygium can, in some cases, grow onto the cornea and would need to be removed. 

“If you have noticed a sudden change in the appearance of your eyes it would be important to book in for an eye test with your optician.”

To prevent these spots, be sure to protect your eyes from the sun by wearing sunglasses with 100% UV protection on a bright day, all year round.  

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Blurry vision

WHEN your eyesight isn’t quite as clear as it once was, then you might start to panic.

However, you might simply need vision correction, according to Zain, such as glasses or contact lenses.

Blurry vision can also be caused by eye conditions requiring treatment, such as cataract or macular degeneration. 

Zain says: “It can be quite difficult to know when one should be concerned about blurry vision, however a comprehensive eye test with your optician should be able to get down to the bottom of the cause.”

If your changes in vision are drastic or have come on suddenly, then you should book an eye test as a matter of urgency. 

Bloodshot eyes 

THERE are a number of reasons why your eyes may be red and bloodshot, from dryness, allergies and burst blood vessels. 

Conjunctivitis, dust or an ingrowing eyelash can cause the eyes to redden.

Your optician will be able to help diagnose the cause of your bloodshot eyes. 

Zain adds: “Symptoms indicating more serious conditions which may need urgent intervention include pain, decrease in vision, and sensitivity to light.”

Spots around the temple and brow line 

IF you’re noticing spots in this area around your time of the month, then it’s likely these are hormonal. 

However, Fides adds: “This area is also prone to acne mechanica, which is acne caused by friction or pressure, such as from wearing hats or resting your face in your hands. 

“Additionally, hair care products can sometimes clog pores, leading to spots.”

Avoid touching your face and keep hair and clothing away from your skin. Plus, be sure to clean your face to ensure that there are no products lingering in your pores.

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RAPIST Craig France was described as “a risk to society” by the judge presiding over his many sickening violations.

Here we take a look at his callous crimes, which are featured in the new series of 24 Hours in Police Custody.

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Who is Craig France?

Craig France is a 33-year-old man from Hammonds Drive, Peterborough.

He was convicted of a series of serious sexual offences against young women.

His crimes came to light in August 2024, when a woman reported to police that she had been raped by France two years previously.

She had only recently discovered that the sexual predator had filmed the attack.

The victim was given a shot of ‘sambuca’ in France’s garden — next thing she knew she was in his bed with no memory of what had happened.

Triggering a wider investigation by Cambridgeshire Police, a disturbing pattern of predatory behaviour was uncovered, spanning from March 2022 to September 2023.

France targeted women in nightclubs, gaining their trust before inviting them back to his home under the pretence of after-parties.

Once there, he would ply his victims with alcohol, often to the point of unconsciousness or extreme intoxication.

He would then commit sexual offences against them, having set up hidden cameras in his property to secretly film and photograph his abject attacks.

Many of his victims were unconscious or asleep during the assaults, with police later finding more than 6,000 images and videos documenting his crimes — many of which involved unidentified women.

The investigation identified four women as victims, but officers believe there may be more who have not yet come forward.

DCI Helen Tebbit said: “I would encourage anyone who thinks they might’ve been a victim of a sexual offence to contact us on 101 or via web chat on the force website.

“We take all reports of sexual offences very seriously.

“We have a dedicated team of specially trained officers ready to investigate allegations promptly, fully and professionally, and a network of partnership agencies and support services to offer assistance and support.”

You are misogynistic about women, which is deeply unattractive and concerning

Judge Mark Bishop

DC Em Scates added: “It’s clear France is a depraved and calculating sexual predator and a danger to women.

“It is one of the worst cases I have dealt with in 23 years of being a police officer.”

Trial

France was arrested in September 2024 and initially denied the crimes, but later pleaded guilty at a hearing in February 2025.

His offences included rape, sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism and exposure.

The court heard that he recorded himself carrying out sexual acts on some of his victims while they were unable to consent.

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Sentencing

On 31 March 2025, France was sentenced to 10 years and seven months in prison.

He was also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and the court ordered the forfeiture and destruction of his devices containing the illicit material.

Presiding at Cambridge Crown Court, Judge Mark Bishop said during sentencing: “The nature of those offences show you were predatory towards those women and, when they were incapacitated, you filmed them.

“Your comments showed no understanding of consent and you are on a journey of further understand of consent.

“You are misogynistic about women, which is deeply unattractive and concerning.

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“You accept you became obsessed with recording social activities, that developed into recording your sexual activities.

“You have an attraction to risky behaviour and I judge that in this case a sense of sexual entitlement, coupled with taking risks and poor self-esteem, is a toxic risk.

“You have not offended since being in a new relationship.

“That demonstrates the risk that is posed when a relationship ends.

“This is extraordinary behaviour to engage at the age of 33. You are a risk to society.”

24 Hours in Police Custody

The investigation and subsequent conviction of Craig France will be featured in a two-part special of Channel 4‘s 24 Hours in Police Custody.

The programme will provide an in-depth look at how France was brought to justice and the impact of his crimes on the victims and investigators involved.

The first episode is scheduled to air on C4 at 9 pm on Sunday, July 6, 2025, with the second part following at the same time on Monday, July 7, 2025.

AN Irish drone company boss has defended plans to expand aerial delivery services across the capital.

Manna CEO Bobby Healy remained defiant despite concerns raised by local residents and councillors in one test area about noise and privacy issues.

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The drone firm’s whirring machines currently deliver a variety of products including takeaway food, coffee, and ice creams in the Blanchardstown area of Dublin.

Punters within a 3km radius can order grub from selected restaurants – with their food arriving from above in as little as three minutes.

The service has been welcomed by some businesses in the Blanchardstown area, who say it has boosted trade.

But furious householders in the Dublin 15 Manna pilot area insist the “loud, intrusive noise” drone traffic has disrupted their lives.

Talking to Prime Time, Fioana Hourihane, who lives near one of the Manna drone launch areas, said: “It’s a loud, intrusive noise into a peaceful setting.”

She added: “Some days you might hear one or two, other days it’s five or more in quick succession. You don’t know when they’ll come, and you have no say.”

She also sparked some concerns about privacy an claimed it is an “invasion” of their privacy.

She added: “I think until it comes into your own immediate vicinity, your backyard, you don’t have a clue.

“It’s an invasion of our privacy. It’s an invasion of our quality of life.”

Local Cllr John Walsh fumed: “This is just not the way to introduce a new service or a new technology.

“It’s fundamentally wrong. And what’s needed is effective, transparent national regulation.”

Manna founder Healy admitted that some complaints have been received, saying: “I’ve personally answered nearly all of them.”

But despite the turbulence, Healy insisted the company will press on with plans to expand across different parts of Dublin.

‘WE’RE LISTENING’

He said: “We’ve done a number of things. We invest heavily in the technology, we’ve introduced new propellers that will go live in the next few weeks.

“We’re waiting on regulatory approval to put them live, that makes them 40 per cent more quiet.

“So we’re listening. We’ve made a lot of improvements. We’ve a lot more improvements to come, but we’re not ignoring those residents.”

Healy also added that the service is supporting local businesses and that one local coffee shop in Clonsilla uses the Manna drone system to deliver coffee to customers across the area.

He said: “We’re not going to be doing many more deliveries than we’re already delivering. We’re already grown there.”

EIGHT men have been jailed for a combined 129 years for their roles in trying to smuggle €157 million worth of cocaine into Ireland on the MV Matthew ship.

The sentences range from 13 and a half years to two decades.

The failed attempt to smuggle the 2.2 tonnes of cocaine into the country back in September 2023, lead to the largest cocaine seizure in Irish history.

The drugs were seized following a joint garda, customs and Defence Forces operation after army rangers forcibly boarded a cargo ship at sea.

At sentencing on Friday, Dutch national Cumali Ozgen, 49, received a sentence of 20 years, while Filipino Harold Estoesta, 31, received a sentence of 18 years.

The captain of the vessel, Iranian Soheil Jelveh, 51, received 17 and a half years in prison.

Ukrainians Vitaliy Vlasoi, 32, received a 16-and-a-half-year sentence and Mykhailo Gavryk, also 32, received 14 years imprisonment.

Saeid Hassani, 40, who was the third officer, received a 15-year sentence.

Two other men, who were on a boat that had been purchased in Castletownbere to collect drugs from the main vessel, were also sentenced for attempting to possess cocaine for sale or supply.

Ukrainian national Vitaliy Lapa, 62, with an address at Rudenka, Repina Str in Berdyansk, received a sentence of 14 and a half years.

Jamie Harbron, 31, of South Avenue, Billingham in the UK, received a sentence of 13 and a half years in prison.

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IRELAND AM star Muireann O’Connell has shared the ups and downs of her house hunting journey.

The Virgin Media star and her fiancé, who she got engaged to in 2021, were on the hunt to buy a house for four years.

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However, the search for her forever home wasn’t easy and Muireann has previously recalled people crying at viewings.

After blood, sweat and tears, the popular presenter finally secured a set of keys to her very own house in May.

The TV host has now spoken about the ups and down of her house hunting journey.

She told VIP Magazine: “Look listen, it’s a housing crisis and that is not lost on me, but for someone who has a good job I’ve been very bad at this house business and the disappointment of going sale agreed on a house and losing out has been real.

“I think during that time, personally for me, the old adage, ‘What’s for you won’t pass you by’ was said a lot, and every time I heard it, I wanted to stick pins in my eyes.”

Muireann then laughed as she added: “I was like, ‘Surely lads, there has to be something for me out there’. Now it just feels like this is where I was meant to be. I’m delighted.”

However, after finding her dream home the TV star revealed it’s a place she’s “very happy in”.

She said: “It’s making me calmer knowing I’m moving towards something that I’ve wanted and worked for, for a very long time. It’s also a place I feel genuinely very happy in, it’s lovely, it’s chill.”

The Limerick native has already began renovating the space to make the house a home.

Muireann started on the master bedroom, which has a fireplace and huge windows.

Against Muireann’s fiancé’s judgement, she decided to take up the grey carpet that was in the room.

She shared a video of herself using a hammer to lift it and said: “The housemate didn’t want me ripping up the carpets but… we’re ripping up the carpets.”

To Muireann’s surprise, there were stunning floorboards under.

She shouted out: “Ohh, is there floorboards? Oh my god guys, there’s original wooden floorboards!”

Muireann was left gasping with excitement and asked her fans if she should leave them as they are or put in some cream carpet.

‘INCREDIBLE’

And the 41-year-old also thanked her fans for all their kind messages and shared her favourite part of her house.

She said: “Thank you so much for all the messages about the house. It’s incredible.

“We’ve had our mortgage for three years. We’ve been sale agreed before, it’s fallen through.

“So we’re so happy that we’re here. Thank you, I really appreciate it.”

Muireann also reflected on the positive side of the internet as she admitted: “Sometimes the internet makes you think that the world isn’t a nice place and people are just so very lovely and kind.”

Then standing in the back garden, Muireann revealed her favourite thing about the new house.

She said: “One of the things I am most excited about – this is the middle aged woman in me.”