1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Pregnant Geordie Shore star sparks health fears as she shares snaps from hospital on a drip
A PREGNANT Geordie Shore star has sparked health fears while sharing snaps from hospital on a drip.
Marnie Simpson took to social media to share a photo from A&E, as she told fans she was having a second iron infusion.
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The 33-year-old shared a photo of the drip, and then another snap from a hospital bed.
Last month, the star opened up to The Sun in an exclusive chat, saying: “I don’t feel at my most confident right this second, I’ve got to be honest.
“I am six months pregnant and pregnancy isn’t really for me – I find it really tough.
“I’ve been really sick and I’ve really struggled.
“At this second I don’t feel my sexiest, but since reaching my 30s, I’ve recently felt the most confident within myself, physically, mentally, emotionally.
“I’ve just felt so strong and strong minded and my best.”
The star had a very difficult first birth and while pregnant with her second child she insisted she would not have any more.
She said at the time: “I would not go to three,” she said. “I think you’ve got to find the balance for yourselves.
“We want to enjoy our lives as well. We’ve not waited too long to have kids and I feel like having two, we can give them the best life possible.”
Marnie previously described her first labour, which lasted 28 hours, as traumatic and insisted on having a c-section the second time round.
Marnie was diagnosed with a chronic UTI in 2016 and after giving birth to baby Rox in 2019, her symptoms began to get a lot worse.
Marnie got engaged to X Factor singer Casey back in 2020, and they wed in May 2023.
The pair met on the show Single AF in 2017.
They confirmed their relationship just a few months after the show ended – a move that is against show rules but it didn’t seem to worry the smitten love-birds.
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1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Tragic biker tourist mauled to death by brown bear moments after taking smiling selfie and vid with ferocious wild beast
A MOTORCYCLIST was mauled to death by a bear moments after taking a smiling selfie with the deadly wild beast.
Omar Farang Zin, 48, was on holiday in Romania when he initiated the unwise encounter.
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The Italian was riding along the spectacular Transfagarasan road – famously crowned the “most beautiful in the world” by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear.
He encountered a bear on the route, uploading a video of a shaggy beast peering onto the road, and returned the next day in hope of spotting another.
Omar got what he was looking for when he met a bear with cubs wandering around a car park, and stopped to feed it.
That turned out to be a terrible mistake.
A photo found his mobile shows Omar, kitted out in sunnies a helmet for his pleasure ride, grinning and pointing to a brown bear who is standing just metres away.
He also took a video of the predator as it prowled around the area, flicking menacing glares at the camera.
The biker can be heard saying: “Here is the bear! How beautiful! It’s coming towards me,” in his native Italian.
Omar uploaded the video to Facebook – but that would be the last thing he ever did.
Just moments later, the bear charged him and unleashed a ferocious attack.
The beast dragged Omar out of the car park and about 60 metres into a ravine, where it mauled him to death.
Passing motorists witnessed the harrowing scene and immediately called the emergency services.
Police officers, firefighters and forest rangers all rushed to the scene – but Omar could not be saved.
The rescue teams managed to recover his body, which was covered in bite wounds, and took it away for a post-mortem.
Armand Chiriloiu, director of the forest authority, told Romanian newspaper Cancan: “He got off his motorbike and offered some food to the bear.
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“The Italian tourist’s phone was also found, which contained some photos taken before the attack.
“As the bear approached, he approached. With photos, close-ups.”
The area was cleared following the fatal encounter and the bear was later shot dead.
He also took a video of the bear as he passed it on his bike.
The clip shows a shaggy bear peering onto the road over a barrier as Zin trundles past on his bike.
Lyng is just shy of a fully fit panel to select from for the Croke Park clashThe much anticipated return of Cody has come as he’s back in the starting 15
The Shamrocks Ballyhale forward scored 1-13 on the day and with the last act of the game he got a goal from a free.
The other change from the Leinster final win comes at the opposite end of the field with corner-back Shane Murphy replacing Tommy Walsh who drops to the bench.
Murphy was absent from all matchday squads following the game and only reappeared on the bench when they met the Tribesmen again in Croke Park.
There is also some movement within the starting 15 from the last day out with Martin Keoghan having to switch wings to accommodate Cody.
The half-forward line has also been reshaped with captain John Donnelly moving into the centre-forward position from wing-forward with Adrian Mullen going the other way.
The Cats will be without 21-year-old Harry Shine – who made his competitive debut against Wexford in the league this year – for Sunday’s crunch clash as he’s suffered a season-ending cruciate ligament injury.
Stephen Donnelly replaces the injured Shine on the bench while Billy Drennan takes the place of Marty Murphy in the matchday squad.
KILKENNY: E Murphy; M Butler, H Lawlor, S Murphy; M Carey, R Reid, P Deegan; C Kenny, J Molloy; A Mullen, J Donnelly (C), B Ryan; M Keoghan, T Reid, E Cody.
Substitutes: A Tallis, T Walsh, D Blanchfield, P Moylan, K Doyle, Z Bay Hammond, F MacKessy, S Donnelly, L Hogan, L Connellan, B Drennan.
TIPPERARY: R Shelly; R Doyle, E Connolly, M Breen; C Morgan, R Maher(C), B O’Mara; W Connors, P McGarry; J Morris, A Ormond, S O’Farrell; D McCarthy, J McGrath, J Forde.
Substitutes: B Hogan, J Caesar, S Kenneally, S Kennedy, B McGrath, N McGrath, O O’Donoghue, J Ryan, C Stakelum, D Stakelum, A Tynan.
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Man Utd title winner, 47, to join Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal coaching staff in a surprise move to replace Carlos Cuesta
MIKEL ARTETA is appointing Manchester United title winner Gabriel Heinze to his Arsenal staff.
The former Argentina star, 47, will join the group after 29-year-old Carlos Cuesta left his role as assistant coach to become manager of Parma.
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Heinze spent three years with the Red Devils after joining from PSG – where he played with a teenage Arteta.
The defender has been described by the Gunners boss as one of the “unbelievable players” he played with, and an “inspiration”.
Arteta previously said: “The other inspirations were (Mauricio) Pochettino and Heinze, those two were next to me all the time, behind me, and they were guiding me in everything I had to do in my professional life, how I had to understand the game and they were inspirational to me.”
Heinze will join the backroom staff alongside assistant Albert Stuivenberg, goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana, set-piece coach Nicolas Jover and first-team coach Miguel Molina.
Heinze moved to Old Trafford for £6.9million in 2004 and became a cult hero among fans – scoring on his debut against Bolton.
But a lengthy injury lay-off saw Sir Alex Ferguson sign Patrice Evra, who became first-choice left-back in the title-winning 2006-07 season.
He left Man Utd after 83 games under a cloud after trying to force a move to bitter rivals Liverpool before eventually being shipped to Real Madrid.
As well as winning the Premier League he won domestic titles in France, Spain and Argentina as well as Olympic gold.
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He made 72 appearances for Argentina, including at two Fifa World Cups and the Copa America.
Heinze has had managerial spells at five clubs since 2015, leaving his most recent stint at Newell’s Old Boys in his homeland in 2023.
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Shoppers are loving a new arrival in the Rita Ora range at PrimarkPrimarkThe brown beaded skirt is priced at £16[/caption]
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The summer 2025 pieces dropped in stores across the country last week much to the delight of fashion fans, who have hailed it as “sensational”.
Bosses at the high street retailer say it is “inspired by golden Ibiza skies, ‘70s icons, and unforgettable summer moments”.
Despite looking expensive, it is actually incredibly affordable too – priced at just £16.
So if you’re looking for a show-stopping addition to your wardrobe without breaking the bank, you’ve come to the right place.
The brown midi skirt is covered in sequins, beading and embroidered floral details, and is available in sizes XXS to XL.
According to Primark bosses, the midi length “keeps it polished, while the elasticated waistband makes it easy to slip on and go”.
Describing it on the website, they added: “Bring the sparkle with this Rita Ora Beaded Midi Skirt.
“Designed in a rich brown, this layer is covered in swirling embroidery, beaded flowers and mini sequins that catch the light as you move.”
If you really want to elevate the look, you can pair the skirt with the matching beaded halter neck top priced at £12.
Alternatively, opt for an oversized T-shirt and sandals or trainers for a more casual finish.
Fashion fans react
Since hitting the rails last week, fashion fans have been racing to snap up the brown midi skirt.
And they’ve been sharing their glowing comments on social media.
One gushed: “It’s giving Zara, not Primark. I still can’t believe it’s from Primark. It’s so pretty.”
A second wrote: “Look at the detail on it. Sequins, beading, love the colour. Really gorgeous.
“I got this in a small and it’s £16. It’s absolutely gorgeous. It looked cute on the hanger but pairing it with the right things [an oversized tee] it now looks 10 out of 10.
“I absolutely love this and the fact that it’s £16, you know it’s definitely staying in my wardrobe.”
A third added: “This brown skirt is giving like something you would stumble across in a charity shop, a hidden gem. Like that old, vintage brown and the bedazzled beads.”
“The brown skirt oh my god”, cried a fourth.
And a fifth echoed: “The brown skirt wowwww.”
Hot Right Now singer Rita, 34, has been a brand ambassador for Primark since 2023, allowing fashion fans to shop her “famous style for less”.
The star, often seen in designer clothing, said she was keen to honour her roots and love for the high street brand.
Her latest 84-piece collection starts from £5 with the most expensive item – a double-breasted blazer – priced at £40.
She said she was excited by the prospect of developing her own affordable fashion collection that offered quality and value. after signing a multi-season deal.
But we told how shoppers were convinced they’d spotted a spelling mistake on a baby tee from her spring 2025 collection – and you can’t unsee it
Why Primark is great for looking expensive on a budget
By Clemmie Fieldsend, Fabulous Fashion Editor
AS someone who’s no stranger to grabbing a last-minute outfit from Primark for a night out, it’s about time that celebrities started catching on too.
For as long as I’ve been heading out, Primark has been my go-to for those “I have nothing to wear” moments, rushing in at the last minute to find something perfect.
And I’m definitely not alone – on any Friday or Saturday night, you’ll find plenty of shoppers doing the same thing, right before closing time.
But no matter what, Primark always delivers.
Now, Rita Ora is leading the charge, showing that you can snag a designer-worthy look without spending a fortune at high-end stores.
While Rita’s not rushing in last minute for a red carpet outfit, she’s proving you can achieve the same high-impact style for much less.
Looking stunning in her tailored suit alongside her mum Vera, Rita fit right in among the other A-listers dripping in Prada, Dior, and Victoria Beckham – if anything, she looked even better than some of the guests at The Fashion Awards.
With Myleene Klass and Roxy Horner already jumping on the Primark bandwagon, I’m sure more stars will be following suit soon enough.
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Diana Vickers backs ‘sexy’ Sabrina Carpenter amid album cover backlash as she opens up on sex and orgasms in new podcast
DIANA Vickers has thrown her support behind Sabrina Carpenter after the pop superstar faced backlash for her provocative new album cover.
US siren Sabrina came in for criticism for the Man’s Best Friend image, which shows her on all fours as a man holds a fistful of her hair.
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The pint-sized singer then released an alternative version, recreating a classic Marilyn Monroe photo, and joked it had been “approved by God”.
But Diana, 33, whose new podcast Just Between Us with relationship guru Alice Giddings debuted this week, doesn’t believe Sabrina should be judged for how she uses her own body.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, she said: “I absolutely love Sabrina Carpenter, I think she’s amazing.
“I think she’s absolutely gorgeous and playful and beautiful and talented and I just rate her. I think that women should be able to be sexy and do whatever they want with their bodies and not have any judgement.
“I think that we think that we’re moving forward but sometimes you go on TikTok and look at comments and there’s these trolls, isn’t there? You think that you’re taking a step forward but people are so quickly to turn and judge about female bodies and being over sexual, but then people say if you’re not sexual enough then they judge you as well, it’s like women sometimes just can’t get it right and it’s hard.
“People are always going to say something, but I think that she is absolutely, I’m obsessed with that girl, so I think go for it girl.”
Diana, who found fame in 2009 when she reached the semi-final of The X Factor, has always been an open book when it comes to her own love life.
She even turns her dating past into hilarious comedy songs on her other podcast Ki & Dee.
Now she’s being more candid than ever, exploring topics including female orgasms and losing virginity.
“I’ve always just been quite open about who I am and I don’t hide away from those conversations,” she said.
“We had a caller the other day and she was talking about losing her virginity and we just have to sort of open up and talk about all of our experiences, and I guess I’ve never really spoken about that publicly before, but you sort of just get stuck in and end up having a really interesting conversation and learning about everyone’s different experiences.
“A caller rang me the other week and she couldn’t have any orgasms. No table is left unturned and you’ve sort of just got to deep dive in.”
When it comes to her own love life, finding time to fit in dates around her hectic work schedule is proving tough.
Single and ready to mingle, Diana, 33, recently squeezed in a brunch date and found herself getting to know a guy over eggs and avocado.
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She said: “I do think with me it’s quite important to be with someone that’s in the creative industry, I’ve always sort of gone for those people and I think that it helps understand because it’s all a bit mad, there’s no schedule, it’s all over the place.
“I’m super creative and I need someone to connect with and understand me.
“I think some people have been a bit overwhelmed by things before, about how fast paced things go with me.”
A creative powerhouse, Diana scored a number one in 2009 with both her debut single, Once, and album, Songs from The Tainted Cherry Tree.
Her follow up LP,Music to Make Boys Cry, charted at 37.
In the years since, Diana has made a name for herself on stage, most recently playing Gwyneth Paltrow in I Wish You Well – a comedic musical retelling the actress’s 2023 court case in which she was sued after colliding with a man on a ski slope.
But Diana hasn’t forgotten her first love of creating original music, and we could soon hear new material.
She said: “I have got some stuff there and it’s really, really good, and I have got a team around me that we are working on. It’s just now about when to launch it sort of thing, but it’s really good and it’s really exciting, and I do want the world to hear it.
“I’ve said I’ll always make a comeback for the gays and the girlies, I have a really big gay following and this year I headlined EdinburghPride. I do a lot of gay gigs and they just really, really love it.”
Until then, Diana won’t be short of inspiration as the nation’s newest agony aunt.
Giannott said: “As I have yet to spend a significant amount of time on the ground with the Club and in the community, getting to know all of you, please afford me the opportunity to introduce myself briefly.
“Many of you may be skeptical, as I am not local to Athlone, but I can assure you that I am not just another disconnected, non-Irish owner.
“I was born and raised in San Diego, California, where I grew up playing football for a club called the Nomads and won three national championships.
“As a teenager, I was fortunate enough to spend two summers in the Northwest of England playing with the team, witnessing firsthand the significance of football to local communities.
“My father immigrated to the United States from Italy through Ellis Island. His story echoes that of so many Irish families who made a new life abroad.
“My wife, whose roots trace back to Cork, also studied at university in Dublin. Together, we have two young children, and our family is proud to now become part of the Athlone community.
“Professionally, I co-founded Redball Energy, a solar company I’ve had the privilege to lead for over 15 years.
“More recently, I’ve had the chance to merge my professional skills and personal passion by serving as a Director and minority shareholder of Plymouth Argyle FC.
“Football is a lifelong passion of mine, and it is with that same energy, respect, and drive that I come to Athlone.
“While I am not from Ireland, I know how much this club means to its supporters and its town. I understand the responsibility of this role.
“Please know that I am not here to change Athlone’s identity. I aim to honour it, to protect it, and to grow it alongside all of you.”
Athlone’s men’s team are rooted to the foot of the First Division whilst their women’s team are preparing for a Champions League qualifier against Cardiff City.
Giannotti promised widespread investment will be made across all aspects of the club
And he vowed there are better times ahead for the club as a whole.
He said: “There are many things that my team and I intend to do, but our vision is rooted in two principles: driving excellence and financial sustainability.
“We will invest in the club’s infrastructure, our players, and our staff.
“We will work tirelessly to build financial stability, sustainability, and increase revenue streams, enabling our teams to succeed on the pitch.
“We will become a club that nurtures and showcases young talent, both from Ireland and beyond, guided by data, smart recruitment, and a relentless commitment to improvement, both on and off the pitch.”
The Wankast Wall Unit Koopman Cabinet Large is available for just £15 from Morrisons.
However, the sale signage prompted customers to act fast, reminding them “when it’s gone, it’s gone”.
The minimalist shelving unit can be used to display everything from houseplants to ornaments.
Interior design approved
Interiors experts at Lahart Carpentry explained the benefits of adding wall units in your space.
They pointed out that built-in shelves can help to utilise vertical space.
“To maximise space efficiency, incorporating built-in shelves that use vertical space is a smart design choice,” the pros said.
“Maximising storage is essential in smaller rooms, and vertical shelving allows for more items to be stored without taking up valuable floor space.”
As well as helping to boost your storage, wall units can also give the illusion of a bigger space.
“Creating height with built-in shelves draws the eye upwards, making the room appear larger and more spacious,” the experts explained.
“Functional elegance can be achieved by incorporating built-ins that not only serve a practical purpose but also enhance the overall aesthetic of the room.
“By strategically incorporating vertical built-ins, one can create a room that not only looks bigger but also functions more efficiently.”
More interior design tips
A viral interior design trend could be making your home look “cheap”, according to one expert.
Maximalism is about unleashing your creativity and bringing joy to everything around you, day in and day out. Bold pattern combinations of florals, checks and geometrics set the tone with a bright joyous colour palette that holds everything together.
Don’t mistake Maximalism for having loads of stuff, it’s about mixing and matching florals, layering key pieces and storytelling throughout your home, and ultimately doing things your own way. Dunelm’s new collaboration with Sophie Robinson is all about that.
Minimaluxe
The interiors world has witnessed the evolution of “minimalism” into a richer, more luxurious iteration. The goal is quiet luxury – simplicity with a sense of sophistication.
Minimaluxe focuses on creating spaces that are pared down yet warm, elegant, and inviting. Gloriously tactile textures, in a palette of warm neutrals, with hints of caramel and gold, complete the look. Introducing softer forms and round edges to avoid a space feeling overly stark
The Edit
Built on the philosophy that having fewer thoughtfully designed and well-made things helps us leave a lighter imprint on the earth. Interior design is shifting to be inspired by the natural world, and all its perfect imperfections.
Take Dunelm’s The Edited Life collection, it focuses on natural materials like wicker, jute and linens – as well as décor pieces and hand-thrown pottery vessels that feature forms dictated by the artisan’s mark. Soft relaxed fabric textures mixed with uneven wood grains help bring this neutral, look together.
New Nouveau
Blending 19th century inspired maximalism with a contemporary colour palette this collection takes inspiration from the ornamental art form from the Nouveau era. Rich and luxurious, blending a little bit of history with a more modern aesthetic you can mix and layer into your home.
Stylised Lily motifs adorn sumptuous textiles and wallpapers mixed with marbling & stained glass vintage style lighting for a vintage inspired look, with a modern twist.
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on INQToday: Gretchen Barretto denies involvement in missing sabungeros case; TD Bising exits PAR
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Bising exits PAR; re-entry by Monday not ruled out Tropical Depression Bising has exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), but the state weather bureau is not ruling out the possibility of its re-entry to the western boundary of PAR by Monday. In its bulletin issued at
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Boy, 8, is found being raised by pack of DOGS in squalid drug den – and can only communicate by barking
AN EIGHT-year-old boy has been discovered being raised by a pack of dogs in a filthy hut and unable to talk.
The neglected youngster can only communicate through barks after being abandoned by his drug-addicted family and kept out of school.
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Thai authorities found the boy during a raid on a run-down stilt house in the norther province of Uttaradit this week
They discovered the child living with his mother and 23-year-old brother who were both riddled with drugs, tests showed.
Police visited the hut after the principle of the local school contacted a children’s activist, Paveena Hongsakul, who escalated the case.
Paveena said: “He didn’t speak, he just barked. It was pitiful to see.”
The boy had never been to school properly.
However, his mum did take him in once to scoop up the government support money supposed to be spent on his education, Khaosod English reports.
Paveena said: “His mother hasn’t allowed him to go to school since he received a subsidy for free education.
“After getting the money, she simply kept him at home.”
Neighbours said the 46-year-old mum would beg for money and food at the temple in the local village.
The surrounding families reportedly got fed up with the mum’s reckless behaviour and banned their kids from interacting with the boy.
This left him with only the family’s six dogs to socialise with.
Starved of meaningful human contact, he began mimicking the dog’s behaviour – and even adopted their barks to communicate.
The urgent social visit on June 30 was a joint operation between Lap Lae police officers and Education Ministry officials.
After the adults failed urine tests, they were charged with drug consumption.
A local teacher said: “The house is in a red zone for drugs. The boy had no one, just the dogs to play with.”
The helpless child was placed into car at the Uttaradit’s Children’s Home.
Paveena is monitoring the boy’s case to ensure he receives adequate care.
She said: “The boy will be given a chance at a good life.
“We’ll follow up with him to make sure he gets everything he needs.”