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Minister backs ‘brand new team’ at scandal-hit CHI to take over €2bn Children’s Hospital & makes ‘bigger issues’ vow

HEALTH Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has expressed confidence in the “refreshed team” at scandal-hit CHI to take over the €2 billion National Children’s Hospital.

Top executives from Children’s Health Ireland were blasted by TDs and Senators last week over the series of scandals that have rocked public confidence in our health service for kids.

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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has expressed confidence in the new team at CHI[/caption]

The Dail’s Health Committee grilled officials over issues including children waiting too long for scoliosis surgeries, non-medical springs being implanted in kids, and hundreds of children getting hip operations that they may not have needed.

The latest scandal to hit CHI has seen the HSE forced to call the gardai to investigate an internal report into financial practices when it comes to managing waiting lists.

Last week, several members of the Health Committee said they did not have confidence in CHI to take on the new National Children’s Hospital, which is due to be handed over to the body later this year.

Some members of the Committee singled out former CEO Eilish Hardiman – who is now in the new position of Strategic Programme Director at CHI – for criticism as she was in charge when these scandals occurred.

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill today backed a “refreshed” CHI executive team to take over and run the new National Children’s Hospital.

She told the Irish Sun: “Lucy Nugent is a new CEO who is there since February which is a very short period.

“She has hired a deputy CEO who is due to start very shortly in the next couple of weeks and a new COO who has just started and whose first task will be looking at the bigger issues in the hospital like productivity on scoliosis lists.

“So that is a brand new team.”

The Minister also highlighted that she is in the process of “refreshing the board” at CHI with two new members appointed recently and another two new members due to be appointed in the coming days.

The Minister met with CHI CEO Lucy Nugent earlier this week to discuss the move to the new National Children’s Hospital and the series of issues that have rocked confidence in the health executive in recent months.

Speaking as she attended the World Tobacco Control Conference in Dublin, Minister Carroll MacNeill said: “I feel I have had a very good meeting with Lucy Nugent who is the CEO.

“I feel I have appointed two new board members in the last number of weeks, I appointed two when I came in as Minister for Health and I will appoint two more in the coming days.

“So there is a very different and very refreshed team at executive and at Board level.”

Our Kids Can't Wait Campaign

WAITING lists in Ireland have long been a national disgrace.

More than 106,000 children are on hospital waiting lists for all treatments. However, a new source of shame has emerged as 327 children wait for life changing spinal surgeries.

Their conditions are getting worse while they languish on waiting lists.

Such are the delays, many child patients will be outside the therapeutic window when their treatments are approved.

Earlier this month, the Seanad heard how at least one child has become permanently paralysed since the issue was raised publicly before Christmas.

Their plight has been spearheaded by campaigning Senator Tom Clonan, who himself has a child with a disability.

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has even admitted that the health service is failing these kids.

Children are being allowed to deteriorate due to mismanagement, which has allowed the waiting lists to grow.

The Irish Sun’s Kids Can’t Wait campaign aims to shine a light on how the State is failing sick children and give their families a voice.

It will also force the Government to do something to clear the backlog of operations and give these children a chance of living a normal life.

Pressed on former CEO Hardiman remaining at CHI, the Minister was guarded.

Asked if it was appropriate for Hardiman to remain at CHI, the Minister said: “I recognise that is a process that predates me and that was the subject of an industrial relations exercise so it is not for me to speak on that any further.

“But what I will emphasise is that my relationship and the governance relationship is between me, the Board and the CEO.”

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The stunning but affordable beach towns just two hours from UK – with beers from £2 and hotels from £30-a-night

SUNNING yourself on a beautiful beach doesn’t always have to involve long-haul flights and weeks away from home. 

In fact, there are some beautiful beach towns, some only two hours from the UK, that have golden sand, clear blue water and affordable accommodation, with some deals less than £450 for a family of four, for a week.

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Porto Vecchio in Corsica, France is beautiful and only a short flight away[/caption]

For as little as £39 a night, these lush locations across Spain, Portugal and France offer a fuss-free family trip, going from school to the seaside in less than three hours.

Armaçao da Pera, Algarve, Portugal

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Praia da Marinha beach is stunning[/caption]

A lesser-known spot on Portugal’s Algarve coast, former fishing village Armaçao da Peras is a treasure trove of golden beaches and crystal clear water, dotted with secret coves.

This up-and-coming holiday resort is surrounded by cobbled streets and historical landmarks.

A wander through the old market, stacked with hand-weaved baskets and local crafts, and you’ll feel like you’ve discovered a completely new place.

But, in reality it is only 20 minutes to the water parks, theme parks and wild nightlife of Albufeira – so it’s ideal for families. 

Book a four-star, seven-night stay with loveholidays from £269pp, which is only £39-per-day.

El Arenal, Majorca, Balearic Islands

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Brits hit the beach in Majorca, Spain[/caption]

This Balearic bolthole is on Majorca’s sun-soaked southern coast and is perfect for those who want an active break.

Sitting on six kilometres of soft sandy beach and with water sports such as windsurfing and water-skiing on offer, El Arenal rivals neighbouring lively resort Magaluf – and, dare we say it, is even a bit nicer.

Boasting authentic Spanish restaurants and bars, as well as a brilliant beach, this top stop is only a 2 hour 25 minute flight and there are some brilliant bargains to be had. 

A beer at Scottish-owned bar, Bogarts, is only £2 – so that’s a great place to start.

Book with loveholidays, seven nights all-inclusive for only £399 per person.

Porto-Vecchio, Corsica, France

Santa Giulia Beach in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica.
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Santa Giulia Beach in Porto-Vecchio[/caption]

Ooh la la! Sitting off the coast of France and Italy, the beautiful island of Corsica combines the best of both worlds.

Think fantastic food, cheap-yet-excellent wine, and beaches that rival the Italian Riviera. 

There’s no shortage of charming coastal towns but Porto-Vecchio also boasts white sandy beaches, in particular Plage de Palombaggia & Plage de Saleccia, which are perfect swimming spots. 

If you don’t want to feast on bargain bottles of wine and scoff giant gelato cones for £2 in the citadel, you can hop on a boat to the Lavezzi islands or hike in the shade through the Ospedale forest.

Book with loveholidays for flights plus a range of self-catering options from £50 a night.

Salou, Spain

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Cabo Salou in Spain is close to Barcelona[/caption]

An easy 2hr 20 minute flight will take you into Barcelona Reus airport, but instead of heading to the stylish, Spanish city, go south to Salou.

This sweet spot has all the Catalan charm of Barcelona, but with a stunning beach and promenade that has beach cafes serving £2 Cava and fresh tapas starting from £3 a plate.

Book with holiday hypermarket for a Tui package including a hotel right on the beach, breakfast, and flights with all baggage and transfers for only £507pp for seven days.

Menorca, Spain

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You’ll be spoilt for choice in Menorca as the Balearic island boasts stunning hidden beaches with turquoise water[/caption]

Just 2 hours and 25 minutes from the UK, you’ll be spoilt for choice on the Balearic island of Menorca, with beautiful villages, coves, hidden beaches and fantastic food. 

Nightlife here is island-style, with little beach huts nestled into the cliffs and open-air restaurants serving freshly caught seafood for a fraction of the price you’d get in London, or even Spain’s bigger beach destinations. 

Book an apartment with holidayhypermarket for £471 per person for seven nights and have the option to make your own picnic to take to the beach.

Puerto Pollensa, northern Spain

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Majorca, and its picturesque town Puerto Pollensa, is a Brit favourite[/caption]

Puerto Pollensa is a picturesque, leafy seaside town in northern Spain that has a sandy coastline and crystal clear waters that are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving. 

If you prefer to be on dry land, the medieval town is beautiful, with lots of Spanish history and shady, cobbled streets. There are more than enough tapas counters, restaurants and bars to keep the party going until the early hours. 

Flying to Palma, you can be there in two hours, 30 minutes, and you are ideally located if you want to explore further afield too. 

Book seven nights, four-star self-catering with travelsupermarket for £316 per person.

The World's 50 Best Beaches

The World's Best Beaches consulted more than 750 judges including travel journalists, influencers, and beach ambassadors to rank the beaches.

  1. Lucky Bay, Australia
  2. Source D’Argent, Seychelles
  3. Hidden, Philippines
  4. Whitehaven, Australia
  5. One Foot, Cook Islands
  6. Trunk, US Virgin Islands
  7. Honopu, Hawaii
  8. Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
  9. Navagio Beach, Greece
  10. Balandra, Mexico
  11. Cala Goloritze, Italy
  12. Pipe Creek, Bahamas
  13. Pink, Indonesia
  14. Grace, Turks & Caicos
  15. Gardner, Ecuador
  16. Mcway, California
  17. Turquoise, Australia
  18. Le Morne, Mauritius
  19. Sancho, Brazil
  20. Seven Mile, Cayman Islands
  21. Lanikai, Hawaii
  22. Maya, Thailand
  23. Moro, Spain
  24. Kelingking, Indonesia
  25. Meads, Anguilla
  26. Flamenco, Puerto Rico
  27. Arena, Dominican Republic
  28. Little Hellfire, Australia
  29. Lazio, Seychelles
  30. Vaeroy, Norway
  31. Horseshoe, Bermuda
  32. Myrtos, Greece
  33. Hidden, Mexico
  34. Grand Anse, Grenada
  35. Xpu Ha, Mexico
  36. San Josef, Canada
  37. Matira, French Polynesia
  38. Capriccioli, Italy
  39. Pasjaca, Croatia
  40. Boulders, South Africa
  41. Salines, Martinique
  42. Champagne, Vanuatu
  43. Marinha, Portugal
  44. Balos, Greece
  45. Achmelvich, Scotland
  46. Kaputas, Turkey
  47. Radhangar, India
  48. Varadero, Cuba
  49. Piha, New Zealand
  50. Pink Sand, Bahamas 

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Harry has William and the King over a barrel – they’ll look so petty if they ignore his latest request

PRINCE Harry has King Charles and William over a barrel and will make them look ‘petty’ if they ignore his latest request, according to experts.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, has invited both members of his estranged family to the next Invictus Games in 2027.

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If the King and Prince William attend it could mark a big step towards reconciliation with Harry[/caption]
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The brothers have been at loggerheads ever since Harry and Meghan quit the royal family in 2020[/caption]
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Harry’s invite runs the risk of making the monarch and his brother look “petty”[/caption]

Harry has drawn up the invitations in advance to give the King and Prince William time to fit it into their schedules, despite it clashing with a royal bash.

The ceremony will kick off at Birmingham’s NEC on July 12, 2027, and will wrap up on July 17.

The event falls on the same day as Queen Camilla’s 80th birthday, a special occasion that will surely be celebrated by the royal family.

But if the monarch and his eldest son were to attend it could mark the biggest step towards reconciliation so far.

Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, News.com.au’s Royal Correspondent, Bronte Coy, said if the duo don’t attend, it runs the risk of looking “petty”.

She said: “I think this is such a difficult one, I’ve given this one a lot of thought.

“There’s a lot of sympathy, understanding and respect for the King’s and William’s position because I think anyone can relate that if you’ve been spoken about publicly, and had your personal issues with family members aired in that way, of course you would be angry.

“And of course, you’d be well within your right to shut it down and cut him off because there’s no trust.”

But Coy added that the event goes “beyond Harry”, especially when the military are involved.

She added: “But it’s in the UK and you’re talking about the military community of which the royals are very, very, very entwined.

“You do run the risk of looking a little bit petty if they don’t go and support it, given their position in supporting the military community.”

“I think it’s going to particularly complicated and something that is going to be discussed a lot in the palace.”

Also speaking on the show was ex-palace spokesman, Dickie Arbiter, who said: “I think Harry has flagged up that he would like his dad and his brother there.

“But you have to clear up a lot of bad air to get them there because William really doesn’t want to have anything to do with him.

“A parent is slightly different – he loves his son but he’s very hurt by what his son has done and there doesn’t seem to be any move of rapprochement.”

He added: “It would cause a massive headache because you don’t just roll over having been rubbished for such a long time.

“To rubbish the royal family to that extent and then expect everybody to roll over, kiss and make up, all is forgiven.

“There’s an equation to this and the other half to the equation is Mrs Sussex.”

This comes after Harry revealed last month that “I would like to get my father and brother back” in his bombshell BBC interview.

It’s not yet known whether Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, will be in attendance after the Duke lost his security bid last month.

It comes as Harry said a reconciliation with his family lay in the Charles’ hands.

The Duke told the BBC that there was no reason to keep fighting but that his father wouldn’t speak to him over the security row.

Harry said Charles “won’t speak to me because of this security stuff”, after loosing an appeal battle to keep his privately-funded security.

“I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious”, Harry continued.

Harry also sensationally blamed the King for his woes and claimed “this whole thing could be resolved through him”.

There was hope for reconciliation last year when Harry travelled to the UK to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of his Invictus Games.

However, the King and Harry failed to meet due to the Monarch’s “full programme”.

And the Duke was offered to spend his time at one of the royal apartments – however he turned it down in what was branded a snub to his father.

Meanwhile, Princes William and Harry have not been in direct communication since the release of Harry’s controversial memoir, Spare, in January 2023. 

Their last reported interaction was during the funeral of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022, but conversations were said to be brief. ​

The feuding brothers reportedly did not speak to each other despite standing “virtually back to back” among mourners at their uncle’s memorial service last year.

The brothers have been at loggerheads since Harry and wife Meghan quit royal duty in 2020 for a new life in the US, where they have launched a succession of barbs at the Royal Family.

A timeline of Prince Harry's family feud

The first hints of friction reportedly came after William was introduced to Meghan when she was staying at Kensington Palace.

Once she’d returned home to Canada, William and Harry sat down for a brother-to-brother chat.

He knew Harry was already head-over-heels for her but it has been claimed he advised him to take it slowly.

The younger prince reportedly didn’t take too kindly to the advice, with one royal source saying he “went mental”.

Then in June 2019 Harry and Meghan officially split off from the charity they shared with William and Kate.

The Royal Foundation will be divided between the Sussexes and Cambridges as the couples focus on their own separate charitable endeavours.

Prince William and Prince Harry first established the Royal Foundation in 2009 before Kate joined two years later shortly after their engagement was announced.

The trio would often appear together at events and the Foundation had huge successes with projects like the Invictus Games for injured veterans and the mental health Heads Together campaign.

The Royal Foundation said the decision was made following the conclusion of a review into its structure – but added both couples will continue to work together in the future.

Harry and Meg were living in close proximity to Kate and Wills within the Kensington Palace estate, but they switched to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor before baby Archie was born.

The move further increased rumours of a fallout.

Harry also hinted in his ITV documentary “Harry and Meghan, An African Journey” that he and his brother had grown apart.

In 2021, Harry and Meghan give their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey where Harry accused his dad of cutting him off financially.

Harry then jetted back to UK to join William in unveiling a statue to their mother Princess Diana in the grounds of Kensington Palace. But sources claimed William didn’t want to attend the memorial amid their ongoing rift.

In 2022, just before their grandmother the Queen died, sources claimed Kate acts as a “peacemaker” between the brothers.

Harry claimed his brother “knocked him to the floor” during an argument about Meghan, in his memoir.

In Spare, Harry said William branded Meghan “rude” and “difficult” during a row.

Harry alleged William “grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and … knocked me to the floor”.

He said he was left with a visible injury to his back following the argument in 2019 at Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace, where he was living at the time.

In January 2024, Harry flew in to be with Charles after the monarch’s shock cancer diagnosis.

Harry flew back to the US the following day – without seeing Wills. 

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It’s not yet clear whether Meghan will also be in attendance at the Invictus Games[/caption]
Prince Charles smiling with Princes William and Harry on a skiing holiday.
The brothers used to share a close bond together with their father

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Moment Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper comes to rescue after farm machinery crash closes road near Diddly Squat

CLARKSON’S Farm’s Kaleb Cooper came to the rescue after an oil spill from a farm machinery crash closed a road near Diddly Squat.

A hedge cutter fell off the back of a flatbed trailer and smashed into the A3400 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.

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Clarkson’s Farm’s Kaleb Cooper came to the rescue on Friday[/caption]
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Kaleb, 26, was pictured busily making calls from his Mitsubishi L200 pickup truck[/caption]
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A hedge cutter fell off the back of a flatbed trailer and smashed into the A3400[/caption]

The snapped tank cap slathered the rural road in hydraulic fluid and sent cars with slippery tyres skidding around 9am on Friday.

Prime Video star Kaleb, 26, was pictured busily making calls from his Mitsubishi L200 pickup truck to try to help resolve the incident.

Swimming pool engineer Paul Lowe, 53, from nearby Abingdon, told The Sun: “I spotted him instantly and was a little bit starstruck as I’m a big fan of the show.

“The hedge cutter was on the back of a trailer pulled by a 4×4. I think it came round the corner and flew off.

“Hydraulic fluid was pumping out down the road and cars were skidding after driving through it. It was chaos and pretty dangerous.

“Kaleb was parked on the corner speaking with the driver and looked a bit worried.

“He probably had a lot of other jobs to get done and this only added to his hectic morning. It was just like watching the show live.”

Famous farmhand Kaleb, beloved by fans for helping Clarkson on Diddly Squat, spotted the oil leak on his way to a nearby bailing job.

The dad-of-two helped lift the busted hedge cutter off the road and called the police to alert them to the dangerous oil spill.

A source said: “Kaleb was on the way to a baling job nearby, came round the corner and realised the oil had just leaked all over the road.

“He acted quickly to avoid the spill causing a serious accident, by calling one of his team at his agricultural contracting business to come and help him lift the machine off the road.

“They contacted the police to come and make the road safe for other drivers.”

Thames Valley Police declined to comment.

This comes after Kaleb earlier this month revealed he was in A&E after suffering a painful injury.

The 26-year-old, who is Jeremy Clarkson’s handy-man on the hit Amazon Prime series, was rushed to hospital following a game of football.

Kaleb shared a video of his swollen ankle on his Instagram page, before revealing he had suffered a fracture.

The farming contractor then showcased his leg clad in a black protective boot following an X-Ray, and simply commented: “Not good.”

Yet a video uploaded shortly afterwards offered more hope for Clarkson’s Farm fans, showing the Diddly Squat Farm employee hobbling around in a checked shirt.

Kaleb told the camera: “I may be hobbling around as I’ve fractured my ankle, but I’ll still be at the 3 Counties Show on the Sunday, setting up on the Thursday.

“I’ll be doing talks throughout the day, and Hawkestone Cider will be there. So, do pop along and say hello. I’m looking forward to it.”

“Even though I may be hobbling around I’ll be there – don’t you worry! I’ll be there.”

He then proved it was back to work as normal as he captured some hens in their coop.

Kaleb rocketed to fame following the release of the show in 2021.

And, the hit Prime Video series took home the entertainment gong at the latest TRIC Awards — right from under the noses of telly’s biggest shows.

The Sun columnist didn’t pick up his award, but sent a video from Diddly Squat and said: “I hope that the team have a fantastic night cos all of you deserve it.”

His show beat Gavin & Stacey’s finale — which was watched by 18million viewers — Ant and Dec’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Claudia Winkleman’s The Traitors.

Fans of the series, which has just dropped its fourth instalment, were left concerned Kaleb had been “replaced.”

It came after The Sun were the first to reveal the identity of the mystery blonde, new farmhand Harriet Cowan, after she appeared in the trailer.

Harriet, 24, was selected by Jezza to take over the work of Kaleb after he was seemingly replaced on the show.

Jeremy was left having to deal with all the goings-on at Diddly Squat Farm after Kaleb left him to head out on tour and pursue his media career.

But fans were relieved to see Kaleb did return after a few episodes. and wouldn’t be disappearing quite yet.

Who is Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper?

By Conor O’Brien

Hailing from Chipping Norton, farmer Kaleb Cooper shot to fame by appearing in Prime Video series Clarkson’s Farm.

The hit show follows Jeremy Clarkson in his journey managing Diddly Squat Farm – which he’d owned since 2008.

Born and bred in the area, Kaleb has become Jeremy’s right-hand man and sort of farming mentor.

Viewers have watched the pair light-heartedly ‘clash’ – with Kaleb usually ridiculing Jeremy’s efforts.

Three series have aired – with a fourth on the way – significantly raising Kaleb’s public profile.

Away from the screen, the farmer is also a father to two young children

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Kaleb temporarily left Clarkson to head out on tour and pursue his media career[/caption]
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The Prime Video series took home the entertainment gong at the latest TRIC Awards[/caption]
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The fourth season has dropped[/caption]
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Kaleb rocketed to fame following the release of the show in 2021[/caption]

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My brother got my name tattooed on his FACE – people think ‘it screams unemployment’ & has ‘ruined his chances at love’

A WOMAN has left people gobsmacked after showing off her brother’s new tattoo.

Jozie Rorebeck explained that her sibling, Riley Rorebeck, recently surprised her with a forehead inking dedicated to her.

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A woman has gone viral after showing off her brother’s new tattoo[/caption]
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Not only did people say it would “ruin his chances at love”, but others questioned how he would ever find employment with such a bold inking[/caption]
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Jozie claimed that Riley wanted his inking in the same place as rapper Lil Pepp[/caption]

Eager to show off the jaw-dropping tattoo tribute, Jozie took to social media to give her followers a close-up look at the inking, leaving many totally stunned.

Alongside a short clip that has now gone viral, Jozie wrote: “My brother got my name tatted on his face.”

She then added: “I’ll absolutely never go to bed questioning if I’m loved EVER again.”

To share his affection for his sister, the young man who already has tattoos on his arms and hands, got his sibling’s name inked on his forehead.

Jozie, who described Riley as her “ride or die” explained that the placement of the tattoo was to replicate a similar inking to a famous American rapper and singer-songwriter. 

She confirmed that Riley wanted it in the same place and in an identical front as Lil Pepp, who has the ‘Crybaby’, his fourth mixtape, inked above his eyebrow. 

It comes eight years after the death of the artist, who was a rising star in the music industry.

But the TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @jozierorebeck just two days ago, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone viral and amassed 1.3 million views. 

It has also racked up 174,400 likes, 1,566 comments and 6,717 shares. 

But social media users have been left totally divided by the man’s large face tattoo.

While some thought it was “adorable”, others claimed it had ruined not only his chances at finding a partner, but also at securing a job too.

One user gushed: “Literally so sweet.”

A second agreed: “This is genuinely so adorable.”

Whilst someone else chimed in: “This is the sweetest thing ever.” 

But at the same time, not everyone was as complimentary, as one person said: “Any sister in their right mind would never let their brother do that to themselves.” 

RIP his job applications

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To this, Jozie replied and confirmed: “My family and I had no idea he was doing this.” 

Meanwhile, another hater gasped: “A face tat for your sis is crazy.”

A third begged: “Please say that’s a temporary tattoo.” 

Which tattoos hurt the most?

Depending on what part of your body you choose to ink, tattoos can range significantly in terms of pain levels.

Some of the most painful areas are those where the skin tends to be thinner or closer to the bone.

Each area has specific factors which contribute to the level of pain.

Ribcage: Thin skin, little muscle, and many nerve endings.

Feet and ankles: Many bones, tendons, and nerve endings close to the surface.

Hands and fingers: Many bones, tendons, and nerve endings, resulting in increased pain during tattooing. Knuckles can be especially painful.

Spine: Proximity of the spinal cord and nerve endings makes it sensitive. Tattooing directly over the vertebrae can be especially painful.

Knees and elbows: Thin skin and little padding between the skin and the underlying bones.

Armpits and groin: High concentration of nerve endings and lymph nodes.

Neck and throat:  Thin and sensitive skin, with many nerve endings and blood vessels close to the surface.

Source: Tatt2Away

Someone else questioned: “Is he never planning on having a wife or kids??” 

Similarly, another hater claimed: “Ruined his chances at love.” 

Not only this, but others shared their concern for Riley’s future career, as one user slammed: “RIP his job applications,” and another suggested: “Screams unemployment.”

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Sara Duterte: Impeachment part of Marcos’ bid to stay in power

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday asserted that the impeachment efforts against her are merely driven by President Marcos’ desire to “perpetuate his or his family’s power.” In an interview with Russian state-controlled news network RT (formerly Russia Today), Duterte claimed that the impeachment process is part of the President’s scheme to

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I nabbed a bargain Benidorm penthouse suite with stunning views for just £17-a-head – but it came with a catch

A BRIT holidaymaker nabbed a penthouse suite with gorgeous views for just £17 per night – but it came with one catch.

Graham White was amazed when he found the budget apartment going for a jaw-dropping price of just £17 per person.

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Graham White bagged a room for just £17[/caption]
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The Benidorm penthouse came with one catch[/caption]
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A strange rule required tenants to be quiet after 11pm[/caption]

It cost the 48-year-old and his three mates just £136 for two nights – or £68 for one – making it just £17 per person.

But there was one bizarre condition.

The tourist, who has over 75,000 followers on TikTok, said: “I would stay there again, but the only thing is you couldn’t be loud after 11pm.”

The strange rule stated that tenants had to be quiet after an 11pm curfew – despite it being located right above one of the busiest clubs in town.

Graham explained: “You’re above the busiest nightclub in Benidorm that closes at 5am so it’s bouncing all night.”

The influencer shared a clip of the place on TikTok which amassed 758,000 views.

In the video, Graham can be seen touring the cheap flat with an open plan kitchen-living area, two sofa beds and a TV.

The apartment has stunning views of the holiday hotspot, and big open windows.

There is a huge bathroom with a walk in shower, as well as two single beds in an airy bedroom with a balcony.

He also showed a wraparound balcony with multiple pieces of furniture and views of the swimming pool, sea and strip.

Graham captioned the post: “Take a look at this Benidorm.”

He said: “We always find cheap places.

“The cost of them puts people off but we have stayed in some hotels that cost a fortune and then had a cheap £160-a-week apartment that is a lot better.

“Don’t let the price put you off.”

He added: “We have stayed in some really rough places too – it’s not all good when it’s cheap – but 90 per cent of the time they are sound.”

His post has received hundreds of comments online with many slamming the apartment for being too noisy.

One user said: “Ye get no sleep to much noise. Stayed there.”

Another added: “Poor man’s Dubai.”

One even said that when staying there, they couldn’t get any sleep.

“I stayed there years ago … no sleep for 4 days,” they said.

Meanwhile another user chimed in: “Stayed there so loud.”

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Martin O’Neill fires hilarious dig at ‘vitriolic critic’ Keith Andrews amid rumoured Brentford appointment

MARTIN O’Neill has hit out at pundit-turned-coach Keith Andrews who was previously critical of O’Neill during his management career.

Keith Andrews looks in line to make the step up from set-piece coach to manager of Brentford following Thomas Frank’s switch to Tottenham Hotspurs.

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The 44-year-old is in line for his first management position
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Andrews’ comments have left a lasting impact on the former Celtic and Aston Villa boss

Despite having no previous management experience, the former Ireland star looks set to land the Premier League head coach position.

Andrews coached at MK Dons, Sheffield United, the Republic of Ireland and Brentford since his punditry during the O’Neill Ireland era.

O’Neill recalls Andrews’ time as a pundit which overlapped his Ireland tenure.

Speaking to talkSPORT O’Neill said: “He has been their set-piece coach. The irony is when I was manager of the Republic of Ireland he was a particularly vitriolic critic of mine at the time.

“He was really dead against me trying to use set-pieces to try to win games.

“The irony is he becomes the set-piece coach. Really I say good luck to him. Brentford have decided, if it is the case, that he should get it.

“I hope he does get it because then he will realise what management is all about.

While Andrews was a Sky Sports pundit, he was particularly critical of O’Neill’s tactics and put the entirety of the blame on him for Ireland’s poor form following Euro 2016.

The two-time European Cup winner took a sly dig at Andrews’ inferior footballing career.

While Andrews boasts an impressive CV including Premier League football, his biggest honours arguably came in the 2007/08 season with MK Dons when he won the Football League Trophy as well as topping League Two.

The eight-time Premier League Manager of the Month gloated: “It’s not as easy to be sitting in a pundit’s chair sitting to criticise someone who in all honesty had a much better career than he had.

“He was dealing at the bottom end of it when I was winning the European Cup. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be criticising. Everyone to their own. But it’ll be a different ball game now.

It wasn’t only negativity from O’Neill for the mastermind behind Brentford’s 13 set-piece goals this season.

He praised some of Andrews’ work throughout the season which helped Brentford to a 10th place finish in the Premier League.

The 73-year-old added: “In terms of some of the decisions he has made, I think he has done very well as the set-piece coach. A lot of credit has gone to him for the fast starts Brentford have made in games.

“He is stepping into an unknown. It’s all very well when you can be the friend of the players.

“You can have the set-pieces, you can be the coach sitting there in the room. It’s a different ball game when you’re making the big decisions.”

The Bees’ 13 set-piece goals puts them in the top five in the Premier League in that category – behind just Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and level with Arsenal.

Andrews will be hoping to transfer some of his set-piece successes into a successful time in charge of Brentford, if he is to get the role.

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6/49 LOTTO RESULT Today, Thursday, June 26, 2025

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Contaminated perfume sold at Superdrug urgently recalled in UK over ‘serious health risk’ after harmful chemical found

SUPERDRUG has issued an urgent recall for a contaminated perfume as another major retailer announced it was pulling the product.

The item has been marked as a “serious” chemical risk, with customers being warned against using it.

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Several varieties of Soulcal & Co 236ml body mist sprays have been removed from shelves at Superdrug.

A notice on the health and beauty retailer’s website explains that the item is no longer available.

The Chinese-made perfumes have also been removed by popular chain Farmfoods over health concerns.

Affected products include Soulcal Body Mist Raspberry & Lotus Blossom, Mango & Passion Fruit, Apple & Waterlily, Coco Plum & Jacaranda and Beach Rose & Coconut Water.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards confirmed that the sprays contain a substance that is banned in Europe.

Shoppers have been advised to stop using the items immediately and return them to stores for a full refund.

A safety notice read: “The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.

“BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.

“The products have been recalled from end users by the manufacturer.

“Affected products have been withdrawn from sale by Farmfoods.

“Owners of any of the affected products should stop using it immediately and return the product to the seller they purchased from for a full refund.”

It comes after TK Maxx recalled a perfume over similar fears.

The Byblos Blu Happy Hour Eau De Toilette was sold in the department store between January and March this year, but has now been removed from shelves.

Customers were urged to stop using the item to avoid unpleasant side affects.

Recent product recalls

Tony’s Chocolonely issued a warning to its customers, telling them not to eat the Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar.

Elsewhere, Sainsbury’s has issued a voluntary product recall for two air fryer models from electronics brand Tower.

Customers are being urged to return the gadget for a full refund.

And Lidl shoppers are being told not to eat one of its savoury snacks over fears it could contain salmonella.

The discount supermarket has urgently recalled its Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings after the problem was found.

Your product recall rights

Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.

Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.

As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.

But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.

If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.

When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.

If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.

They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.

In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.

You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item

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