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UK’s best and biggest inflatable water parks to beat the heatwave as a family

YOU can beat the heat and have an incredible time at these inflatable waterparks around the UK.

With slides, inflatable blast bags, family-friendly obstacle courses and the huge free fall slides from just £20 entry too.

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Cliff Lakes has the biggest obstacle course in the UK[/caption]
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The Staffordshire Aqua Park has huge slides and sessions are 80-minute[/caption]

Cliff Lakes Aqualand, Staffordshire

Go big or go home at Cliff Lakes Aqualand in Staffordshire, which is the biggest aqua park in the UK.

Across the lake are six separate courses with various challenges such as climbing walls, tunnels, trampolines, and high ropes.

The general admission price is £24 per person for an 80-minute session.

The price includes a shortie wetsuit (3mm or 5mm) and a buoyancy aid.

One happy visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: “Great day out! So much fun with all the different courses, quite a workout but so worth it.

“Would recommend to anyone, best time to go is in summer as you do jump into the lake.”

Aqua Park Group, Rutland Water

Aqua Park Group has three sites across the UK and features the largest collection of bespoke, high-impact water obstacles.

The biggest inflatable is at its water park in Rutland Water and it’s called the Rutland Mammoth.

The giant slide has a 5.5 metre free-fall drop – and is the tallest of its kind in the UK.

Across the waterpark is also Tornado Tower, a 3.5 metre inflatable that you can jump off into the lake water below.

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Rutland Mammoth is the UK’s tallest inflatable water slide[/caption]
People jumping and playing on an inflatable aqua park.
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Blast Bags are popular at Aqua Action in Essex[/caption]

There are blast bags, slides, trampolines and inflatable climbing frames.

Visitors must book online before going to Rutland Water and a one hour session costs £21, or, you can book two hours for £31.

Other Aqua Parks across the UK include Aqua Park Lakeside and Cosmeston Lake.

Aqua Action, Essex

Aqua Action is a floating aqua park in Ilford, Essex which you can get to via the Elizabeth Line which goes between Shenfield and London Paddington.

It’s open until September 28, 2025 and on the lake is a 3.5 metre climbing tower and the two metre high balance beam.

There’s the highly anticipated and hilarious blast bag, the jumping platforms, and thrilling drop slides and entry is £20 for a one hour session.

For the younger ones aged one to eight, there’s a puddle park too called Aqua Tots.

Kids can jump on the giant turtle, hop on the inflatable swans, and have a good old splash about.

Entry to Aqua Tots for children cost £12 and an extra £2 for their accompanying adult.

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Thorpe Lake Aqua Park is set across a 150 acre lake
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Thorpe Lakes, Surrey

Thorpe Lakes is known as London’s Ultimate Watersports Resort, and is set across 150 acres of lakes – and it has a huge inflatable too.

It has wobbly balance beams, towering slides, bouncy trampolines, and climbing walls.

The only downside to this inflatable waterpark is that it’s only open on weekends.

Entry cost £20 for 55 minutes of fun, and you get a life jacket included with the option to hire a wetsuit.

At Thorpe Lakes, you can also try wakeboarding and water-skiingwith options for lessons for beginners.

WHAT IS A HEATWAVE?

Since 1960, UK temperatures in June have surpassed 34C in only three years, with the hottest being 35.6C, recorded on June 28 1976.

A heatwave in the UK is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days, with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature thresholds.

Across the north and west of the UK this is 25C, and across Greater London and the Home Counties, 28C.

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The Bewl Water course is in Tunbridge Wells[/caption]
Aerial view of a Wibit aqua park on a lake.
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There’s an inflatable course as well as pedalo hire[/caption]

Bewl Water Aqua Park, Tunbridge Wells

Bewl Water Aqua Park just outside Tunbridge Wells has an enormous Witbit inflatable.

It has a floating obstacle course with room for jumping, sliding and balancing.

Individual tickets cost £25 each for children (between 6-12 years old), teenagers and adults – for 50 minutes.

Also on the lake are pedalos for hire, paddleboarding and canoeing are also options.

One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: “The Aqua Park was AMAZING! The kids loved it and my partner loved it even more. Swimming in the reservoir was just lovely, it was warm and the cool water was so refreshing.”

Here are the lidos in the UK mapped – with water slides, cocktail bars and some are even FREE to enter.

Three of the UK’s biggest indoor waterparks with tropical climates and heated infinity pools.

Aqua park inflatable obstacle course on a lake.
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These are UK’s best Aqua Parks[/caption]

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Car dealership closes after ‘many years of business’ leaving customers to travel 13 miles to nearest branch

A FAMILY-run car dealership group has been forced to close a long-standing Citroen outlet.

Daler group Wilmoths has said “every effort is being made to minimise disruption” after the firm took the decision to shut up shop at their location on Bar End Road, Winchester, Hampshire.

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Wilmoths shuts its long-standing Citroen dealership in Winchester, citing lease expiry and operational streamlining
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After yeaes of service, Wilmoths Citroen on Bar End Road, Winchester, closes its doors with its Southampton branch (pictured) the nearest alternative
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According to the Hampshire Chronicle, the Wilmoths Citroen has served the local community for “many years of business” with the future of the site now left “unclear”.

Their report states the location ceased trading on 20 June, following a review as its lease was nearing expiry.

Sunil Joshi, managing director, said: “We can confirm that the Wilmoths Winchester Bar End branch is closing.

“The lease for the site was due for renewal, and after careful consideration, we have made the decision not to extend it.

“This choice reflects our ongoing efforts to streamline operations while continuing to provide excellent service to our customers, many of whom are also able to access our nearby Wilmoths Southampton branch.

“We are committed to keeping our customers informed and ensuring a smooth transition.

“Every effort is being made to minimise disruption and maintain the high level of service our customers expect.”

The aforementioned Wilmoths Southampton branch is located some 13 miles away.

The brand, which also trades as Jarretts, represents Citroen, DS, Fiat, Abarth and Peugeot, with sites found across Kent, Hampshire, Berskhire, Sussex and Surrey.

HIT THE BRAKES

After a problem-strewn period of months, Nissan has confirmed it will be axing hundreds of jobs at one of its Sunderland factory.

The move comes after the firm reported £4 billion losses in the last financial year.

250 jobs will be cut under a “voluntary leave scheme” letting employees choose to leave their roles with support from the company.

It comes just weeks after the Japanese firm announced the new Nissan Leaf would be made at the Sunderland site.

The job losses will hit non-manufacturing positions with around 250 staff to be made redundant.

Nissan has announced the cuts amid a desperate bid to balance the books and support a global effort to become a more “resilient business.”

The attempts to save the brand were ramped up after merger talks with Honda fell through.

Earlier this year the firm announced 20,000 job losses, seven factory closures and a pause on all post-2026 new car development.

The closures of seven of its factories would see the brand limited to just 10 sites.

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Dramatic moment Russians run for their lives from fireballs as Ukrainian kamikaze drone wave blitzes Putin’s ‘gun city’

THIS is the dramatic moment Russians sprinted in terror as Ukrainian kamikaze drones blitzed one of Vladimir Putin’s weapons strongholds.

Explosive footage showed the Lyutyi drones striking the Kupol Electromechanical Plant in Izhevsk, sparking a deafening blast and towering flames.

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Residents of Izhevsk flee in panic as Ukrainian Lyutyi drones strike the Kupol plant
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Explosion at Kupol plant in Izhevsk.
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Towering flames and smoke took over the plant in the precise strike[/caption]
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People were seen running and screaming for their lives as the drones flew above them
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Smoke rising from a burning building in Izhevsk, Russia.
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Three people were killed and at least 31 others injured in the attack, Russian officials say[/caption]

The plant was known to be one of the crown jewels in Russia’s military-industrial complex before it was engulfed by a fireball.

Residents can be seen fleeing for their lives, their shouts echoing through the city, as gunfire rang out in a futile attempt to repel the incoming strike.

In a flash, the skyline of Russia’s so-called “City of Gunsmiths” was blackened by choking smoke as fire engulfed the key arms facility.

The plant, located more than 750 miles from the Ukrainian border, produces the deadly Tor-M2E surface-to-air missile systems and Harpiya-A1 attack drones – critical weapons in Putin’s arsenal.

Two Lyutyi drones smashed into the facility in a five-minute window with devastating accuracy.

Incredibly, there was no air raid warning — a factor officials say contributed to the high number of casualties.

Russian officials said three people were killed and at least 31 others injured in the attack.

“There are explosions in Izhevsk, Russia,” said Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Centre for Counteracting Disinformation.

“The Kupol Electromechanical Plant is located there. It is one of the main producers of the Tor missile systems and Harpiya-A1 attack drones for the Russian army.”

The head of Udmurtia, Igor Brechalov, confirmed the strike had left victims and chaos in its wake.

“All the emergency services are working. Medical services, psychologists. There are casualties. The firemen are putting out the fires,” he said.

The strike targeted not just Kupol — located in the heart of Izhevsk, also home to the iconic Kalashnikov arms conglomerate — but the very symbol of Russia’s war machine.

The powerful drone blitz came as Ukraine unleashed a new wave of vengeance across occupied regions – including a British-made Storm Shadow missile strike that reportedly killed Russian officers “in droves”.

Dramatic footage from Donetsk showed the aftermath of the strike, which Ukrainian sources say devastated the headquarters of Russia’s 8th Combined Arms Army, killing scores of military personnel.

“The building is penetrated to the basement. [The dead] are being taken out in batches,” reported Ukrainian channel Supernova+.

If confirmed, it marks the first Storm Shadow strike in months, reigniting fears among Putin’s inner circle.

Journalist Ivan Yakovina said: “Clear results of the recent NATO summit — cruise missiles supplied by the UK and France today destroyed the headquarters of the 8th Combined Arms Army in Donetsk and a massive depot with an oil terminal in Luhansk.

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Ukrainians setting up Lyutyi drones[/caption]
Explosion at Kupol plant in Izhevsk.
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The facility was engulfed by a fireball as the drones hit the plant[/caption]
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Smoke billows from the Kupol Electromechanical Plant in Izhevsk[/caption]

“There were massive casualties among Russian officers at the HQ.

“They were confident that Ukraine no longer had the means to strike at such depth, so they didn’t even bother to go down to the shelter during the alert. Dozens killed and wounded — an entire army has been crippled.”

Both Russian and Ukrainian sources confirmed the use of Britain’s bunker-busting Storm Shadow missiles in the strike.

The £800,000, GPS-guided missiles can travel at 600mph and evade air defences.

Russian officials, red-faced, admitted only that one woman had died and three others were injured. But the real toll is believed to be far higher.

Major fires were also reported in Russian-occupied Luhansk, where an oil terminal was hit, and in Rostov and near the Crimean Bridge, which was briefly closed.

Elsewhere, explosions rocked Saratov and Engels, key strategic sites including Russia’s strategic bomber bases, while Russia retaliated with attacks in the Zaporizhzhia region, hitting homes and businesses.

Ukrainian Lyutyi drone in flight.
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The kamikaze drones flew more than 750 miles to hit the plant[/caption]

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Watch moment Brit has £43k watch snatched off wrist by e-scooter bandits while sitting in traffic in £250k Lamborghini

THIS is the shocking moment a British Lamborghini driver stuck in traffic has his £43,000 watch stolen by e-scooter bandits.

Scott and Simone Mariella were sat in a lime green £250,000 Aventador when a group of thieves pulled off the brazen snatch and grab.

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The shocking moment a British Lamborghini driver stuck in traffic has his £43,000 watch stolen by e-scooter bandits[/caption]
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Scott and Simone Mariella were sat in a £250,000 Aventador when a group of thieves pulled off the brazen snatch and grab[/caption]
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The thief jumped onto his pal’s scooter and fled the supercar show after pulling off the lucrative theft[/caption]

Scottish-born Scott, 33, was taking part in a luxury supercar rally in Barcelona alongside his partner when disaster struck.

Two crooks took advantage of standstill traffic to whizz past the row of pricey motors on an electric scooter and pick an unsuspecting target.

Footage shows how one of the thieves went up to the Lambo Aventador – which can do 0-60mph in 2.8 seconds – and appeared to ask to take a picture of the car.

As he leaned in to get the snap he started to speak to Scott before gesturing for what looked like a high-five.

Seconds later, the man grabbed at Scott’s arm and managed to remove his watch in one quick movement.

He then hopped on the back of his accomplices scooter who was waiting on the other side of the road just feet away.

The pair sped away as a desperate Scott tried to chase after them in his supercar only to find himself boxed in due to the traffic.

Scott, who now lives in Dubai, was taking part in the Modball Rally in Spain on Monday, June 23.

Simone, from Germany, said they reported the theft to the police after failing to track down the culprits.

She said: “My partner went to all the nearby shops and cafes to ask for CCTV images on the same day but nobody helped him.”

After a gruelling day, the couple finally found some evidence to help as an onlooker had filmed the entire altercation.

They sent the footage to cops who are now investigating the theft.

Simone, 28, added: “We posted it on social media to put pressure on the Spanish police and maybe get some information.

“But unfortunately, there hasn’t been any update.”

The TikTok post has already gained over six million views with thousand sof comments.

It follows a growing concern over street crime in Barcelona.

At the start of May, footage captured the moment a thief was wrestled to the ground and placed into a suffocating chokehold by a tourist after he tried to nick his camera.

The suspected robber picked the wrong target – as the brave photographer managed to floor the man and submit him with ease.

Last August, British sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie was robbed at knifepoint for his £17,000 Rolex in Barcelona.

Ainslie, 47, recalled the horrifying ordeal as a gang mugged him as he went out for a meal.

The Olympian was the second athlete to be targeted after Barcelona FC star Robert Lewandowski was forced to chase a thief who stole his £59,000 watch as he signed autographs in 2022.

Before an evening training session, the Poland striker stopped to greet fans outside the club’s Ciutat Esportiva complex.

But one crafty thief used the distraction to open Lewandowski’s car door and make off with the high-end timepiece.

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The thief appeared to lure Scott in by asking to take a picture with the Brit[/caption]
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Scott is yet to have his watch returned despite showing the footage to police[/caption]
Video still of a Lamborghini at a traffic light in Barcelona, Spain, where a watch was stolen.
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Scott was left boxed into the heavy traffic after the theft so couldn’t chase down the two men[/caption]

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What is Putin doing in space? Secretive Russian ‘killer satellite’ detected launching mystery probe near US spacecraft

A SECRETIVE Russian “killer satellite” deployed in space was detected launching another mysterious flying object near a US spacecraft.

Kosmos-2558 is a Russian military satellite that is currently on an orbital path which is suspiciously close to USA-326 – an American spy satellite.

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Kosmos-2558 as seen on June 28[/caption]
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Just 16 seconds later, a new flying object called Object C can be seen moving in the same direction but on a different orbit[/caption]
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Russians launched Cosmos-2576 on a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from Russia’s Plesetsk Cosmodrome, some 497 miles north of Moscow[/caption] Illustration of satellites Kosmos 2558 and USA-326 orbiting Earth, with a mysterious object labeled 2025-089c.

The 14F150 Nivelir-type satellite was deployed into a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) – and has presumably been stalking the US space asset since 2022.

It is believed to have the capacity to constantly monitor enemy spy satellites and potentially shoot them down if needed.

Space program researchers have now detected a new object that appeared to have separated from the Russian inspector satellite on June 26.

The new flying object, named 2025-089C or simply Object C, appeared to be a subsatellite that was launched by Kosmos-2558.

 It was filmed on 28 June 2025 from Leiden, the Netherlands, using a powerful astronomy camera.

The clip shows Kosmos 2558 passing through the frame.

Just 16 seconds later, Object C can be seen moving in the same direction but on a different orbit.

It is believed that Object C is a highly manoeuvrable sub-satellite with onboard high-speed kinetic anti-satellite weapons.

Two earlier Russian satellites of the same type, Kosmos-2519 and 2542, also released subsatellites, which were designated Cosmos-2521 and 2543.

Bart Hendrickx, a long-time space researcher and Russian space program expert, wrote in his blog: “Both of those [Russian] satellites showed significant manoeuvring capability and each fired a high-speed projectile that was interpreted by the Pentagon as an anti-satellite weapon.

“This happened when they were flying in the vicinity of other Russian satellites.”

Last year, Putin launched a terrifying weapon system into space capable of killing other satellites.

The Pentagon said that the Russian counter-space weapon was put into the “same orbit” as a US government satellite – and is likely tracking the space device already.

The Russian space object believed to be Cosmos-2576 was launched on May 16 on a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from Russia’s Plesetsk Cosmodrome, some 497 miles north of Moscow.

It is now following American spy satellite USA 314, operated by the US National Reconnaissance Office.

An unofficial Russian source claimed the launch carried a “secret military device”.

While it was previously reported as a Russian space satellite, the US has now warned it could be a counter-space weapon capable of attacking other such tech.

Pentagon spokesman Brig Gen Pat Ryder said: “Russia launched a satellite into low Earth orbit that we assess is likely a counter-space weapon.

Terrifying space weapons of the future

Rods from God

  • A strange but utterly terrifying weapon has been dubbed “rods from the God” and is based on the concept of creating man-made meteorites that can be guided towards the enemy.
  • Instead of using rocks, rods the size of telephone poles are deployed.
  • These would be made out of tungsten — a rare metal that can stand the intense heat generated by entering Earth’s atmosphere.
  • One satellite fires the rods towards the Earth’s atmosphere while the other steers them to a target on the ground.
  • Reaching speeds of 7000mph they hit the ground with the force of a small nuclear weapon — but crucially creating no radiation fall out.
  • As bizarre as it sounds, a US Congressional report recently revealed the military has been pushing ahead with the kinetic space weapons.

Molten metal cannons

  • This intriguing idea is being developed by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
  • It is called the Magneto Hydrodynamic Explosive Munition or MAHEM.
  • This game changing rail-gun can fire a jet of molten metal, hurled through space at several hundred miles per second by the most powerful electromagnets ever built.
  • The molten metal can then morph into an aerodynamic slug during flight and pierce through another spacecraft or satellite and a munition explodes inside.

Space force ships

  • Already the United States is powering head with its spacecraft, although China is busy developing one of their own.
  • The top-secret American XS-1 is under development by DARPA.
  • It can travel ten times the speed of sound and launch missiles.
  • Meanwhile an unmanned craft is currently being developed in the China Aerodynamics Research and Development Centre in Mianyang, Sichuan province, which is also known as Base 29.

“It was deployed into the same orbit as a US government satellite and assessments further indicate characteristics resembling previously deployed counter space payloads from 2019 and 2022.”

“We will continue to monitor the situation … we have a responsibility to be ready to protect and defend the space domain and ensure continuous and uninterrupted support to the joint and combined force.”

Russia’s Roskosmos state space agency said the launch was “in the interests of the defence ministry of the Russian Federation”.

In 2023, US intelligence chiefs warned that Russia is planning to launch nukes into space that would destroy satellites in a “grave” threat to the world’s security.

Military experts have warned that Putin would take the “suicidal” decision to launch the deadly weapons if he felt his grip on power was being threatened by Ukraine and the West.

Mad despot Putin has already tested orbital weapons designed for blasting Western kits – such as the anti-satellite weapon, Cosmos 2543.

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Russia is feared to be planning to use anti-satellite nuclear weapons in orbit[/caption]

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Sheffield Wednesday crisis deepens as players free to RESIGN, club legend leaves and staff going MONTHS without pay

CLUB legend Barry Bannan has left Sheffield Wednesday with the Owls plunged into crisis.

The midfielder’s contract expired on June 30, bringing an end to his ten-year stint at Hillsborough.

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Club legend Barry Bannan’s contract has expired
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Dejphon Chansiri at a Sheffield Wednesday football match.
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Fans have called for Dejphon Chansiri to sell[/caption]
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Manager Danny Rohl is negotiating his exit[/caption]

Many more could follow him out of the exit door with Wednesday players able to hand in a 15-day notice period.

That is because the senior team have not been paid for a second month in a row, according to The Guardian.

Players will be able to terminate their contracts in 15 days time if they are not paid the money they are owed.

Manager Danny Rohl is also in discussions over his exit, with the German failing to show up for pre-season.

It is understood Under-21s players have received their June salaries, with the club offering an apology to first-team players who still have not been paid.

The club has pledged to pay them in full but did not specify when this would be.

Even if the players are paid within the 15-day period, the club could still face EFL sanctions.

The EFL could refer Wednesday to an independent commission and possible punishments include a transfer embargo, fine and points deduction.

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Players have returned for pre-season training, which is being overseen by U21 boss Andy Holdsworth.

Rohl’s staff are also out of contract and are expected to leave.

Another club legend Liam Palmer has also seen his contract expire, along with Callum Paterson, Nathaniel Chalobah, Svante Ingelsson and Akin Famewo.

Fans have urged Wednesday boss Dejphon Chansiri and although he is open to a sale, offers from two US consortiums have been deemed insufficient.

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‘Veteran bloc’ emerges in Senate; Zubiri ‘praying’ for new leadership

MANILA, Philippines— A new bloc composed of four veteran senators has been formed in the new Senate, with one of its members openly praying for a new  leadership in the chamber. Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri called their group the “veteran bloc,” consisting of himself,  Sens. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, Panfilo Lacson, and Loren Legarda. “If

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Major heatwave warning for Irish holidaymakers as red alerts issued for three European sunshine spots

IRISH holidaymakers have been sent a major warning as three popular getaway spots have been issued red alert heatwave warnings.

While Ireland is coming out on the other side of a scorching few days, three European destinations are still in the midst of one.

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There’s a major heatwave warning in place[/caption]
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Parts of France will sizzle at 43C[/caption]

France, Spain and Croatia are all set to see near record breaking levels of heat in the coming days.

Meteorologists at Carlow Weather took to social media to share the news.

Posting on Facebook, they said: “While Ireland has fresher weather today many parts of Europe continue to see a heatwave.

Some red warnings today Tuesday for high temperatures in parts of France, Germany and Croatia.

A hot day to be queueing in Disneyland Paris if you happen to be there!

Spain is set to experience the highest temperatures, with searing 42C expected to hit parts of the country.

The regions of Andalusia and Extremadura are likely to be worst hit as they are on the south west coast.

Weather bosses have predicted temperatures from 40C to 43C will plague the regions.

And the area is home to some of Spain’s most popular holiday destinations including Cordoba, Seville, Malaga and Cadiz.

Meanwhile in France, temperatures across the country are set to sit anywhere between 21C to 40C.

The majority of the country, including capital city Paris, will be engulfed by 38C heat.

Meanwhile northern coastal areas in Brittany and Normandy will see more bearable temperatures of 21C.

And in Croatia, temperatures will climb as high as 40C in some areas.

While the east of the country will be 34C on average, the west of the country will sizzle at anywhere from 35CF to 40C.

Spanish meteorologists at the country’s Met Office, AEMET, said the month of June was as hot as an average July or August.

They said on X: “The average temperature in June 2025 (23.6 °C) is higher than the normal average for July and August (23.1 °C and 23 °C, respectively).

“This is the first time this has happened.

“If a July or August had an average temperature of 23.6 °C, its character would be warm.”

Irish holidaymakers could find themselves disappointed when they experience the insane heat levels.

It is likely that many will spend much of their time indoors while abroad to escape the unbearable heat.

Visitors have been advised to follow the guidelines of local authorities while in affected areas.

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Some of Spain’s most popular cities will be scorching hot[/caption]

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‘They are crazy’ – Distraught Wimbledon star feared ‘dangerous’ fan had knife and demanded they were kicked out

A WIMBLEDON star feared a “crazy” fan had a knife courtside – before losing in 45 minutes without winning a game.

World No33 Yulia Putintseva halted her first-round clash on Monday to report the spectator to the umpire.

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Yulia Putintseva demanded Wimbledon ejected a fan from the stands[/caption]
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The chair umpire spoke to the security midway through the first set[/caption]

Bystanders said the man had been attempting to talk to Putintseva, 30, during her serve at the start of her match against American Amanda Anisimova on Court 15.

She said: “Can you take him out because maybe he has a knife? I am not going to continue playing until he leaves.

“These people are dangerous, they are crazy.”

Play resumed after the chair umpire consulted security personnel, but it was unclear if any action was taken against them.

It is understood that the spectator was not carrying a knife and would have been searched for weapons by ground security when entering.

A visibly emotional Putintseva, ranked 33rd in the world, lost 6-0, 6-0 in a match lasting only 44 minutes.

She won just 21 points and made 14 unforced errors in a dire showing against the No13 seed.

The Russian-born player also hit just one winner and, while 5-0 down in the second set, began crying into her towel between games.

Pushed on the fan incident, Wimbledon head of operations Michelle Dite told SunSport: “We’ve been very upfront about this, that if the players have got any concerns, if they feel that there’s something that doesn’t feel quite right, they absolutely should bring it to light.

“We would rather know about these things.

“So in terms of those conversations, protocols were followed, and the matter was dealt with.”

Ms Dite added it was not a stalking-related incident.

She went on: “There was an issue raised by one of the players.

“We want to create the best possible theatre for them to come and do their thing.

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“One of the players had some concerns, they went and spoke to the umpire, we checked it all out with security.”

Wimbledon bosses played down the incident, including Putintseva’s “knife” remark.

A spokesman insisted: “Security was in the area. The issue was dealt with.”

Russian-born Putintseva previously sparked outrage when she told a rival star to “go f*** yourself” during a warm-up event.

Fellow player Maria Sakkari had told Putintseva “nobody likes you”, before the firebrand star snapped back: “Go f*** yourself”.

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Putintseva broke down in tears at 5-0 in the second set[/caption]
Tennis match scoreboard: Putintseva vs Sakkari, 5-6, 7-7.
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She was involved in a spat with Maria Sakkari at a warm-up tournament[/caption]

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I gave my house an extra room with NO planning permission thanks to a 1970s caravan I bought on Facebook for £300

A SAVVY woman has been able to extend her home without needing any planning permission.

Sarah, from the UK, decided to buy herself a cheap caravan to create an extra room for her house instead of doing an extension.

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Sarah transformed this old stinky caravan she bought off Facebook Marketplace[/caption]
Interior view of a renovated caravan, featuring a herringbone wood floor, a brown L-shaped sofa with wicker base, a small round table, and a slatted ceiling.
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Despite having no previous experience, she transformed it into a luxe spare room[/caption]

Taking to social media, Sarah revealed that she purchased a pre-loved 1970s caravan from Facebook Marketplace for just £300.

She said: “It only cost me 300 quid but it smelled really bad.

“Practically everything was broken. But I could still see the potential, even though I could smell urine.”

Sarah got to work over the next week chucking out the old interiors and giving it a spruce-up.

The foldable caravan was in dire shape when she got it, even the brakes had rusted and fallen out, but it didn’t put her off.

The benches inside the caravan were just as bad, in fact, they couldn’t even be sat on as there was nothing to let them hold weight.

“Things often fell on me and at times I couldn’t tell if it was going to be any good, because at some points it actually looked worse than it did at the beginning,” she added.

“I’d pretty much trashed it. And somehow I also managed to trash my parents’ garden in the process.”

Sarah was almost ready to give up on the transformation but after being encouraged by her TikTok followers managed to pull through.

And it seems to have paid off, the caravan looked incredible once she was done.

Caravan converted into a room.
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People were floored by her skills[/caption]

She stuck with the 1970s theme, using a mix of warm woods and orange hues inside.

She was able to fix the benches with some extra foam from Dunelm and some curtains from Home Sense that she stapled onto the seats.

Sarah ripped out the floor and used some vinyl flooring for a more modern touch before adding a lick of coral paint to the walls.

For final touches, she added a wooden scalloped table, a 70s-style mushroom lamp and some rattan storage.

She finished the video saying: “I never in a million years thought I’d be capable of doing all of this work myself.”

The clip soon went viral on her TikTok account @imtheproblem with over 72k views and people were quick to praise her DIY skills.

One person wrote: “You’ve done a stellar job. It’s a dream caravan.”

How much does it cost to live in a caravan?

LIVING in a caravan can be an economical and flexible lifestyle choice in the UK. Here's a breakdown of potential costs:

Initial Costs

  • Caravan Purchase: £8,000 – £40,000 (depending on size, age, and condition)
  • Caravan Insurance: £200 – £800 per year

Ongoing Monthly Costs

  • Pitch Fees: £150 – £600 (varies by location and facilities)
  • Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water): £40 – £120
  • Maintenance and Repairs: £20 – £80
  • Internet and TV: £20 – £50
  • Gas for Heating/Cooking: £15 – £40

Other Potential Costs

  • Waste Disposal Fees: £8 – £25
  • Transport Costs (if moving locations): Variable, depending on distance
  • Optional Add-ons (Awning, Solar Panels, etc.): £400 – £1,600 (one-time)

Sample Monthly Budget

  • Pitch Fees: £400
  • Utilities: £80
  • Maintenance and Repairs: £40
  • Internet and TV: £40
  • Gas for Heating/Cooking: £25
  • Total: £585

Annual Estimated Cost

  • Total Monthly Costs: £585 x 12 = £7,020
  • Insurance: £500
  • Maintenance and Repairs: £480
  • Total Annual Cost: £8,000

Tips to Save

  • Off-Peak Pitch Fees: Look for lower rates during off-peak seasons.
  • DIY Maintenance: Handle minor repairs yourself.
  • Energy Efficiency: Invest in solar panels to reduce utility costs.

While initial setup costs can be significant, ongoing expenses for living in a caravan can be relatively low, making it a viable option for those seeking an affordable and mobile lifestyle in the UK.

Another commented: “Caravan goals, seriously.”

“Looks fab, great job and I love the lamp,” penned a third.

Meanwhile a fourth said: “Wow, this is such a beautiful glow up!”

“That looks absolutely stunning! You’ve done an amazing job,” claimed a fifth

Someone else added: “I’m suitably impressed.”

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