A DAD-of-five has been remembered as someone with a “heart of gold” after a tragic generator incident over the weekend.
Jason McKay, 30s, has been identified as the man who tragically passed away at his home in Portrush Co Antrim on Sunday, January 26.
It is understood that the man’s death may be connected to fumes from a generator used during Storm Eowyn, with a gas leak being probed as the cause of death.
Emergency services responded to the scene on Sunday morning.
In his death notice from DJM Robinson & Son, Jason is described as the “dearly loved husband of Serena, much loved dad of Faith, Lori, Ava, Lilyahna and David, very dear son of Ian and Joan, stepson of Karen and Stephen, loving brother of Morgan, Lucas, Max, Miley, Ethan, Amber and the late Emma, dear grandson of Nora, Isobel, Ivan and the late William, step grandson of Ronnie and a dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and nephew.”
Tributes have poured in for the newlywed and dad-of-five who died over the weekend.
TUV vice chairman, Councillor Allister Kyle said: “I’m absolutely devastated to hear the news of the tragic passing of Jason McKay. I knew Jason well.
“A dedicated member of Dunseverick LOL 528, I was pleased to see him elected and installed as their Deputy Master.
“Jason and I were about the same age and went through some of our degrees together in the Orange.
“Jason got married last year and he lived just a few doors up from our family farm in Craigahulliar. A quiet, unassuming fella, Jason was a hard worker who was very family focused.
“Jason was well known in the farming community and when he wasn’t helping his father’s building firm enjoyed working to a local agricultural contractor.
“He will be sorely missed by many not least his parents, wife Serena, their young family and wider family circle.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Jason’s family, colleagues and friends.”
On social media, a spokesperson for Giants Causeway Protestant Boys Flute Band also posted a tribute to Jason.
They said: “Giants Causeway Protestant Boys Flute Band would like to offer our sincere condolences to our former Bandmaster Ian McKay on the sudden passing of his son Jason, also to our flag girl Miley on the passing of her brother and to the wider family circle. Rest Easy Jason.”
Cllr Darryl Wilson added: “A very sad day, passing on our condolences from the Ballymoney community to all impacted by this awful tragedy.”
His funeral will take place on Friday at 2.30pm in Dunseverick Parish Church, with burial afterwards in the churchyard.
A BEAUTY enthusiast who was considering getting Botox has revealed the ultimate hack to avoid needing injections to banish wrinkles.
So if you’re on an anti-ageing mission and are desperate to reduce the appearance of fine lines, then fear not, you’ve come to the right place.
Stace Fizzy, a content creator from the US, explained that she has discovered a very simple three-ingredient solution that has totally transformed her skin, leaving her wrinkle-free at 40.
The brunette beauty was influenced by Melanie Sandford, a Holistic Nutritionist certified in medicinal plants, who swears by the DIY anti-ageing solution.
Posting on social media, Stace gave a step-by-step tutorial on how to make the natural skincare mixture, which she described as “magic”.
Stace claimed that not only has it “legit got rid of my wrinkles at 40 years of age”, but it’s also “so easy” to make too.
Showing off the DIY solution, which involves filling a glass container half full with castor oil and half full of jojoba oil, as well as 10-15 drops of frankincense, Stace beamed: “Melly Sandford calls this the fountain of youth and she’s the one that saved me from getting Botox a year ago, so I trust her with my life.
“Last year I had a crack between my eyebrows and I’m an all natural girly all the way, but I was about to turn 40 and I was actually considering getting Botox, but then I found Melly, I found castor oil – fast forward and here we are, no Botox needed and that’s something that I’m very happy about.”
She then advised: “In a glass container, mix half castor oil to half jojoba oil and then add 10 to 15 drops of frankincense oil and shake it up.
“If you’ve used castor oil before, you know that the s**t is magic, but this s**t is thick and adding the jojoba oil makes it totally usable as a topical face oil that’s basically the natural girl’s version of Botox, so you’re welcome.
“And thank you so much, Melly Samford, you’re doing God’s work.”
When asked how easy it is to make the DIY product, Stace confirmed: “It’s so easy! You can order it all on Amazon.”
Although you’ll find all of these products on Amazon, you can also nab them on the cheap from Holland & Barrett.
There, you’ll find castor oil for just £3.34, jojoba oil for £8, and pure frankincense essential oil that’s been reduced to £10.72.
This saved me from Botox!! My skin has never been better!!
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In total, this DIY solution will cost you just £22.06 and is sure to last you months, making it a much more affordable alternative to Botox.
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @stylebystacefizzy, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed over 8,000 likes and 7,832 saves.
LONDON -based Gabriela Peacock, who has helped the likes of Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie prepare for their weddings.
She told Fabulous: “The science is evident that we all have the power to make simple life changing alterations to better our future selves – no matter what genetic hand we might have been dealt with.
“The reality is, we all sometimes indulge in unhealthy eating habits like processed foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking too much alcohol, inhaling city pollutants, and even drinking water from plastic bottles – none of this is good for us.
“All this does is promote the ageing process, but we all have the potential to change this.”
It may be hard, but try to keep away from sugary carbohydrates, because they feed chronic inflammation, which is one of the worst enemies of reversing ageing.
Now only will you end up putting on weight if you consume them regularly, but your energy and hormonal levels will be affected and this will influence how you look and feel.
Whatever your age or state of health, it’s never too late to reverse how quickly you are ageing and embrace the energy and vigour of a younger you.
Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are essential in neutralising free radicals—the culprits behind premature ageing.
Integrating a spectrum of colourful fruits and vegetables into your diet provides a potent source of antioxidants.
Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fatty fish like salmon and flaxseeds, are vital for maintaining skin elasticity and hydration.
Omega-3s act as nourishment for your skin, locking in moisture and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.
Collagen, a structural protein dwindling with age, can be replenished through collagen-rich foods like bone broth and lean protein sources.
Not only were many beauty fans eager to try out the DIY solution, but others eagerly flocked to the comments to share their thoughts on the Botox in a Bottle solution.
One person said: “I’m 53 & nobody believes me, been using this for years.”
Another added: “This saved me from Botox!! My skin has never been better!!”
A third commented: “I use this mixture and loving it!”
Whilst someone else claimed: “It’s all I use. It’s magic.”
CORONATION Street actor Jack P Shepherd has revealed he was in shock when a fan left him money in their will.
The ITV actor has played his on-screen character David Platt for the past 25 years in Coronation Street, but he never expected the role to come with an added benefit.
The actor opened up to co-stars Ben price and Colson Smith as he explained how he was included in a fan’s last testament, with the fan giving him £5,000.
Jack initially revealed the fan, who was a postman from New Zealand, left him the tidy sum when he opened up in an Instagram Q&A alongside his on-screen wife Shona (played by Julia Goulding).
Jack said: “(He) gave me five grand in their will. From New Zealand, a fan. Died, and gave me 10 per cent of his estate, which was five grand. So cheers.”
The star later revealed the money had been used to take his family to Florida, with the unexpected windfall helping cover the costs.
Discussing the windfall again with co-stars on a podcast, Ben – who play’s Jack’s on-screen brother Nick Platt – added: “I was convinced that it was a scam and I said ‘that’s a scam, you’re getting f*****g scammed, I hope you’re getting scammed because I’ll be so f****d off if you’re not’.”
Jack has played his on-screen role of David since 2000, when he first took over from Thomas Ormson.
The actor, from Pudsey in West Yorkshire, has also made a name for himself outside of the ITV soap with stage performances including adaptations of West Side Story and Oliver!
The star also revealed with his co-stars how he nearly fell out with them over plans for his upcoming marriage this year, as Jack is reluctant to have a stag do.
Colson, who is due to leave the soap this year, broached the subject as he told his friend: “There is something that I need to broach with you on this subject and I don’t quite know when the right time to do this is.
“Now is the right time, but you’re very very against it.
“But I just need to tell you that it’s happening, that there is a small group of us, which is only four people and then including yourself, that’s five, but we have to tell you now that you are having a stag do.”
A reluctant Jack then responded that he hadn’t been told, as Colson explained they’d discussed it during a gym session.
Colson then reassured Jack it would be low key, with the pair agreeing the stag do plans could mean they “go for a bit of food and then go out.”
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RONNIE Vint was seen begging Harriett Blackmore to take him back in a heartbreaking Love Island All Stars moment.
Harriett arrived as a Love Island All Stars bombshell last week, reuniting with Ronnie following their split in 2024.
Fans were initially convinced the couple had never split and were using the reunion storyline to win the show.
But viewers took to social media last night after Ronnie was seen urging Harriett to give them another go – something she refused.
One wrote: “Harriett doesn’t care about Ronnie anymore.. she’s just stringing him along and giving him hope.”
Another said: “Ronnie finally realised Harriett really didn’t come back in for him.”
And a third added: “Harriett isn’t a*sed bc she knows she’s got Ronnie wrapped round her finger either way and fair enough tbh.”
In Monday night’s episode Ronnie pulled Harriett for a chat around the firepit.
She told him: “I’m not in love with you in anymore, I love you but you hurt me.
“Why would I be in love with someone who hurt me?”
Ronnie insisted that he wants to “move forward” with Harriett and added: “If someone walks in, you think I’m sitting here watching you crack on with him. No way, I’m not a mug.”
During their first time in the villa last summer, Ronnie repeatedly had his head turned despite being coupled up with Harriett.
Referring to this, Harriett said: “I owe it to myself, I gave you everything and you didn’t give me… If I actually want to get to know someone and I have a genuine connection, of course I will.
“You did it! You didn’t even do it once, you did it three or four times.”
Ronnie replied: “All I want with you is a fresh start. This is completely different, there are so many feelings involved.
“What happened in the villa the first time, I’d just met you and feelings at the time were so different to now.
“I’m saying to you, here and now – this isn’t a game to me. There’s no comparing if you want to move forward with someone.”
Ronnie and Harriett split in September, amid rumours he’d been unfaithful on a night out – something he strongly denied.
ROSS Kemp reunites with EastEnders brother Steve McFadden as Grant Mitchell makes epic Walford comeback.
The actor confirmed he is officially back on the set of EastEnders after he shared his first photo with his co-star as he reprises the iconic role of Grant Mitchell.
He will be will be making a long-awaited comeback to the BBC soap opera for the show’s epic 40th anniversary next month.
It was revealed at the turn of the New Year that Ross would be back amid a flurry of high-profile character returns this year.
Now, taking to his Instagram stories, Ross shares a snap with his on-screen brother played by Steve McFadden in the Square with iconic sign.
They both beamed at the camera in their matching attire.
However, character Phil Mitchell rarely smiles these days as he has been secretly struggling with his mental health.
Viewers have watched as Phil has been living in squalor alone after pushing his family and friends away – and in one worrying scene he was tempted by booze after years of sobriety.
Upcoming scenes will see him attempt to take his own life, and spoiler pictures have shown Phil visit Peggy Mitchell grave a this dark time.
He will experience symptoms of psychosis in the form of hallucinations and will see scenes from the Mitchell family home in 1985.
In the hallucinations, Jamie Winstone will reprise her role of a young Peggy Mitchell.
Joining Jamie making a comeback to the soap is George Russo as Eric Mitchell, Daniel Delaney as a young Phil Mitchell, and Teddy Jay as a young Grant Mitchell.
Phil will act as a bystander to a pivotal moment from his adolescence.
Meanwhile, Grant was last seen in 2016 when he returned from mum Peggy Mitchell’s funeral.
Bosses have so far kept tight-lipped on their plans for the shows but a huge fire looks set to destroy the Queen Vic during the jam-packed week.
Confirming his return to the show, Ross said: “I’m delighted to be returning to EastEnders as the show heads towards its 40th anniversary.
Phil Mitchell, a long-running character on EastEnders, has had many storylines, including:
“EastEnders has always meant so much to me, so to return as the show is about to celebrate such a special anniversary, is an absolute honour.
“Grant has never been far from the action and let’s just say, this time is no different as he certainly comes back with a bang.”
Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer added: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Ross Kemp back to EastEnders as he reprises the legendary role of Grant Mitchell.
“Whilst I’m not currently revealing exactly what brings Grant back to Walford, I can say that his return will play a significant part in the show’s 40th anniversary, and will make up many moments of truly unmissable TV.”
Meanwhile, two Walford icons will return to feature in Ross Kemp’s documentary about the soap for its 40th anniversary next month.
As part of celebrations for next month’s anniversary, an hour-long, BBC One documentary special will dive into the show’s most poignant storylines from the last 40 years.
EastEnders: 40 Years on The Square will revisit some of the show’s most poignant and ground-breaking storylines, including the first kiss between two gay men on British television, Kat’s historical abuse storyline, Mark Fowler and Zack’s HIV diagnoses.
Special appearances from EastEnders legends Anita Dobson and Pam St Clement will also feature, with the original landlady taking a trip back down memory lane alongside her on-screen daughter.
Ross said: “It was a privilege to be asked to present this documentary, celebrating 40 years of EastEnders.
“During the making of it I was constantly reminded of the impact EastEnders has, not only on the cast and everyone that works on the show, but also on the audience, as well as the effect it has had culturally in the United Kingdom.
“It also gave me a wonderful opportunity to take a trip down memory lane with some of my dear friends – old and new – and celebrate this special anniversary, it was an absolute honour.”
