KATIE Price has been cruelly trolled over her appearance, while sharing a birthday tribute to her boyfriend JJ. 

The 47-year-old posted a photo stood with her MAFS star boyfriend, and wrote: “Happy birthday JJ had a lovely day celebrating your birthday in the sunshine.” 

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In the photo, Katie can be seen in a white crop top and matching shorts with her dark hair up in a ponytail.

And JJ, who turned 32, could be seen standing next to her in a black top and beige trousers, with his arm around his girlfriend Katie. 

The couple looked in good spirits for the birthday celebration, while standing on a balcony abroad. 

But some fans were quick to target Katie’s appearance, as she flashed her teeth in a big grin. 

One person wrote: “I once bought some teeth like that from the rock shop at the seaside.” 

A second person said: “Omg ur teeth r a joke,” and a third penned: “Are you going to buy him some ridiculous teeth.” 

Others poked fun at Katie’s “turkey teeth,” in cruel comments. 

But despite the cruel backlash over her appearance, many positive comments were shared, wishing JJ a happy birthday. 

The post comes days after Katie showed off her bum admitting she’d had MORE filler added to it, after sparking concern with her new look.

The former glamour model, 47, has spent a HUGE amount of money over the years on cosmetic procedures – leaving some fans worried.

In her latest Instagram video, Katie revealed that she was back at the clinic and was having another cosmetic procedure.

She then shared that she’d had filler added to her bottom.

Addressing fans, the TV star said: “So the bum is done! Here’s a little sneaky, beaky, boopky!” – she then went on to show how round her behind looked now.

Her latest “tweakment” comes after fans were “left concerned” when she showed off a “painfully” tight face this week.

Many have begged her to stop getting work done.

Katie has previously been warned she is “dicing with death” with her surgery habits.

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EVIL Vladimir Putin would not think twice before flooding another million soldiers to die on the battlefield, defence experts have warned. 

It comes as Putin’s battlefield casualties have soared past the bloody one million milestone after 40 months of meatgrinder war. 

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Ukraine’s fierce resistance forced Russia to pay a mighty toll for every inch of land it has taken, and its advances remain painfully slow.

The staggering milestone includes troops who have been killed or wounded so severely that they cannot fight on.

According to the Ukrainian General Staff, one million Russian military troops have been put out of action since February 24, 2022, with 628,000 of those casualties occurring in the last six months.

Burning through a million troops has won Putin just 20 per cent of Ukraine’s total territory – mainly in southern and eastern areas – which is a humiliating conversion rate.

Despite the devastating losses which have already ripped a scar in Russian society, experts fear that Putin is likely unaffected by the numbers.

And that’s because mass sacrifice is ingrained in his Soviet-style battle plan.

Russian people are also too scared to stand up to the monster they’ve created and would rather die killing Ukrainians

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Leading defence expert Philip Ingram told The Sun: “Putin does not care about the numbers. He has a huge number of people ready to go to war.

“Though he has been having difficulties in recruiting soldiers full-time, he is recruiting soldiers from rural Russia on contracts and paying them heavily. 

“Russia is sending waves and waves of soldiers, often without the support of artillery and other fire weapons. They are being slaughtered.”

Mr Ingram said the Russian population may not be aware of the actual casualty rate of the war, which is being kept away the Kremlin’s propaganda machine.

He explained how soliders are being recruited from isolated parts of Russia where the population is often poor with low literacy levels.

And how Putin is “buying their silence” by offering them “life-changing compensations”.

The expert said: “Soldiers are coming in from vast parts of Russia where there is no connectivity. Their literacy levels are extremely low. 

“What’s keeping them coming is the amount of compensation they are getting, which is often life-changing.

“It means they or their families would never have to work again for the rest of their lives.

“That’s how Vladimir Putin is buying their silence; he seems to have the population behind him.

Russia expert Bill Borwder told The Sun that Putin would lose “another five million soldiers” if it helps him to stay in power.

Putin will sacrifice one, two or even five million Russians just to make sure that he stays in power

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He said: “Part of the reason that Putin is at war is not because he wants a piece of Ukraine ot he’s upset with NATO.

“He’s at war because he’s desperately afraid of his own people, and the best way of having his people have their anger deflected is have them angry at some foreign adversary.

“Putin is so scared for losing his own life, he’s ready to sacrifice one, two or even five million Russians just to make sure that he stays in power.”

A Ukrainian government source told The Sun: “Putin doesn’t care and never cared for the people of Russian Federation, be it ethnic Russians or representatives of other minorities.

“For him, it is a matter of personal survival and he would be willing to send anyone to death – from a Russian soldier to a Ukrainian child – for his own miserable existence.

“Unfortunately, Russian people in majority are also too scared to stand up to the monster they’ve created, and would rather die killing other nation’s people than risk their lives standing up against it.”

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Dr Stephen Hall, politics lecturer at the University of Bath, said that as far as the warmongering dictator is concerned, things are heading in the right direction, so he will keep on condemning young Russians to their deaths.

He told The Sun: “Putin believes he’s winning the war. The Russian army is moving forward like it or not.

“He believes that he can outlast the West, that the West is weak.”

Russia’s strategy, Dr Hall said, has been one of “meat assault”.

This relies on the logic that if you flood the front line with overwhelming numbers, “eventually some will get through”.

Dr Hall said Putin has learned this strategy from his ruthless Soviet predecessors in World War Two.

Their idea was “ten men to every rifle”, which meant: “You pick up the rifle of a fallen soldier. You keep going, you get shot. You’re next. Your buddy picks up your rifle.

“The Soviet army would eventually push through. So that remains the case in Russia.”

Russians ‘know how to suffer’, which allows the regime to continue with its meatgrinder tactics

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And that approach suits Putin just fine, because he “doesn’t care about his men”, Dr Hall said.

He said the Russian people “know how to suffer”, which allows the regime to continue with its meat-grinder tactics.

The Kremlin also meets less resistance from the Russian people than a million losses should merit, because it simply lies to them, Dr Hall said.

He said: “They’re simply not going to be told, especially in the poorer areas where Russia is recruiting – like Buryatia and Bashkortostan and elsewhere.”

NO STOPPING

Even with the death toll climbing higher by the day — over 1,140 Russian soldiers killed or wounded on Tuesday — Putin appears to be doubling down.

The bloody milestone comes as Putin calls for a major upgrade to Russia’s ground forces, Ukrainian outlet Pravda reports.

The Kremlin tyrant declared them the “dominant force” in modern warfare and demanded faster development of “advanced weapons systems” with “the highest tactical and technical specifications.”

In a meeting on the state armaments programme, Putin also directed resources toward strengthening Russia’s navy, further signalling his long-term military ambitions.

It all comes as Russia is reportedly building up a 50,000-strong force alongside the border of Kharkiv amid fears of a fresh summer offensive to attack the city.

With the US backing out of direct negotiations to broker a peace deal and Putin stalling ceasefire talks, experts fear a major Russian offensive could mobilise in the coming weeks.

The Ukrainian military in April reported that the Kremlin was amassing troops to prepare for a fresh assault on Kharkiv – Ukraine’s second largest city.

Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky also said that Moscow has been attempting to gain ground in the border regions of Sumy in the northeast.

Military analysts believe he is trying to press home his advantage and capture more Ukrainian land.

They warn that Putin only has a “four-month window” to get a breakthrough in Ukraine this year.

And this could be the beginning of Russia’s summer offensive targeting the border city of Kharkiv – the “fortress” city of Ukraine which put up the maximum resistance at the start of the invasion.

NESTLED away in the countryside of Kent is the village of Headcorn that has its own Shakespeare House and you might even see a big cat.

The village is just an hour away from London – but with its quaint charm and Tudor houses it will feel like you’re even further from the city.

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Headcorn has even been listed as one of the 100 best commuter towns by The Telegraph, being praised for its “picturesque setting and rich history“.

Direct trains from London go from Charing Cross, stopping at the likes of Marden and Staplehurst – and it only takes an hour and five minutes.

The village has a number of Grade II listed buildings and one of the more recognisable is called Shakespeare House which was built in the 16th century.

In actual fact, it has nothing to do with Shakespeare, and was originally used for cloth production.

Surprisingly, there’s also the opportunity to see big cats like lynx, cheetahs, lions and leopards.

Luckily, they’ll be in enclosures at The Big Cat Sanctuary which is a registered animal charity dedicated to global conservation.

For anyone who is curious about the sanctuary, you can even organise a stay there at one of their eight lodges.

Nearby is also the Lashenden Air Warfare Museum, which for aviation enthusiasts, has an extensive collection of aircraft relics, mostly from World War Two.

Headcorn dates back to Neolithic period and very near the local church are the remains of the Headcorn Oak tree.

The huge tree was around 500 to a thousand years old when it was severely damaged by a fire in 1989.

It continued to grow until 1993 but only the remains of the old oak are left.

As for what to do there, the Headcorn Farmers Market has stalls selling food, fruits and vegetables, homemade jams, honey, cakes and pastries too.

Local artists selling handcrafted goods also set up shop so you can have a wander around.

The market hits the streets on the second Saturday of every month.

There’s also three pubs, George & Dragon, The White Horse and Tap 17 Micro Bar.

Tap 17 micro-bar, located in Headcorn won the “Pub/Bar of the Year” award at the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards. earlier this year.

One visitor even called it the “best micropub ever” on Tripadvisor.

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Headcorn is just 15-minutes away from the village of Sissinghurst which has its own castle.

It’s found in the borough of Tunbridge Wells in Kent and it has been included in the Telegraph’s 10 prettiest villages in Kent 2024.

Sissinghurst is best known for its famous gardens and castle that is run by the National Trust

The village’s tower was never actually a castle, but got that title from the 3,000 French sailors who were imprisoned there during the 1700s.

You’ll find Headcorn in ‘Royal’ English town which has one of the UK’s fanciest Wetherspoons, and was named one of the top place to live in the UK.

And another castle in Kent that people say looks like a Disney film.

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THEY’RE sweet, brightly-coloured and come in every shape going – from teddy bears to stars and berries. 

But do vitamin gummies really do anything? Or are they just another gimmicky wellness product?

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Wellness queen Gwyneth Paltrow also sells supplements through Goop[/caption]

Vitamin supplements have been around for decades, and the chewable kinds have been on pharmacy and supermarket shelves since the 1990s.

They promise to give us more energy, better sleep, thicker hair, healthier skin, stronger nails, improved digestion and boosted immunity. 

Thanks to TikTok trends and influencer shoutouts, these daily chews have become must-have accessories.

And brands are seriously cashing in – the UK vitamins and supplements market is said to be worth £520million. 

Celebs are also jumping on the gummy train, with many coming out with their own lines.

Kourtney Kardashian, for example, created lemme gummies, which are advertised as doing everything from reducing stress to promoting vaginal freshness. 

And obviously you can’t talk about supplements without naming wellness queen Gwyneth Paltrow, who has her own gummies through Goop. 

With such big-name backing, it’s easy to forget boring old pills and assume gummies are the glam way to stay healthy – but is this backed by science? 

Do we really need to take vitamin supplements?

TWO thirds of people in the UK take some kind of vitamin, mineral or supplement every day, according to Mintel.

“But a lot of people take these, especially multivitamins, when they don’t actually need to,” Bahee Van de Bor, registered paediatric dietitian, tells Sun Health. 

“The only exception is vitamin D, which is recommended for most people in the UK.

“If you’re concerned there might be gaps in you or your child’s diet, it’s always worth looking at how your food choices could be improved first, ideally with the support of a registered dietitian.” 

Dr Rachel Ward, NHS GP (@drrachelwardGP), adds: “The best way to get the vitamins we need is through a healthy, balanced diet and this would always be the way I would advise people to stay well. 

“However, if you feel this is not possible – if you’re excluding certain foods, for example – then supplements can be helpful. 

“An exception is vitamin D. We get very little of it in our diets and we produce most of it in our skin when it is exposed to sunlight. 

“We know that, especially in winter, many people in the UK become deficient in vitamin D and the NHS recommends that everyone takes supplements during autumn and winter and those at risk take them all year round.”

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Do vitamin gummies work?

“AS long as the gummies provide the correct dose and the manufacturer routinely tests their levels, they can be just as effective as a vitamin or mineral supplement in powder, spray or liquid form,” Bahee says.

“Gummies are often developed for children with sensory feeding difficulties or picky eaters, who may be more likely to accept them over other formats.

“If a supplement is genuinely needed, tablets or capsules are often preferable as they tend to contain fewer flavourings and other extras.

“Gummies, by design, usually require more ingredients like sugars, flavourings, gelling agents, and sometimes emulsifiers to achieve their chewy texture and appealing taste.

“I don’t take gummies myself — I prefer a tablet or spray that I can swallow.

“These formats often contain fewer added ingredients, though checking the label for specifics is always important.”

How to choose a healthy supplement 

ONE of the biggest questions you might have is about sugar and artificial sweeteners. 

These gummies must contain more sugar than a pill, but is it something to be worried about?

According to Bahee, context is everything. It’s not just about what’s in the gummy, but how often you’re taking it and what your overall diet looks like. 

“That said, if a gummy is the only form you or your child will consistently take, the good news is that the amount of additives, like emulsifiers, is generally very small,” she says. 

“There have been some studies in animals suggesting that high, repeated intake of certain emulsifiers, such as polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose, may alter gut bacteria or trigger inflammation in the gut. 

“But these were at much higher doses than you’d find in a typical supplement, and we don’t yet have strong evidence that this is a concern for humans at normal intake levels.” 

I did notice some health benefits. I slept like a baby and definitely had more energy!

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Dr Ward adds: “Vitamin gummies are very varied in the supplements they contain and the added sugar and colourings and so on. 

“Therefore buy them from a reputable pharmacy, who can advise which is best for your needs. 

“Always opt for the low sugar version, especially for children.”

My test

I’VE always been a die hard vitamin pill taker. 

Even when I was a kid, my parents would give me the edible teddy bear vitamins which, let’s be honest, tasted like chalk. 

So I was keen to try something a bit tastier — enter gummies. 

Vitamin gummies are all over my ‘for you’ page, as I’m sure they are for everyone on #WellnessTok, and I’ve been dying to try them. 

When I was thinking about what vitamin gummies to choose from, there were a number of key factors. I wanted something that would:

• Taste great
• Benefit my needs as a woman 
• And not break the bank!

Because of course, we’d all love to try the Kardashian gummies, but at $30 per bottle it’s not the right option for everyone!

After a little web browsing, I chose the Nutriburst Women’s Multivitamin – a seemingly good all-rounder. 

They’re vegan, sugar free, gluten free, halal certified, kosher permitted, and have no artificial flavours or colours – so basically tick all the boxes!

These gummies promise to boost energy, fight fatigue, support a woman’s hormonal balance, strengthen bones and boost immunity. A lot of promises for a tiny little chew! 

Once I got my hands on a bottle (for £12.99 on Amazon), I could see exactly what’s inside. 

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Stand out qualities for me? Alongside the usual vitamins and minerals, the gummies contain biotin and vitamin B12, both of which I usually have to take separately, even when using a multivitamin pill so that was a major win for me. 

However, I did notice they didn’t contain any vitamin D – as experts suggest – so it meant I still had to buy vitamin D tablets, which was a shame. 

Other than the absolutely aesthetic bottle, my first thoughts were: these taste great! 

I’ve had candy gummies in the past (not vitamin ones) and these taste even better than those. Move over Haribo, I’ll have a Nutriburst gummy. 

The texture is good and they’re not too sweet. You need to have two per day, and I’d happily have more. 

My verdict

PERHAPS surprisingly, I did notice some health benefits. 

The best for me was sleeping better. I slept like a baby and definitely had more energy! 

I definitely fell asleep faster, which is something I usually struggle with.

I also had more energy to exercise during the day. It was easier to get myself up and about – for swimming in particular – which can sometimes feel like a chore. 

But I can’t promise that wouldn’t have happened with a vitamin pill, which feels like it can be better value for money — and like I’m having unnecessary sweets all day (sorry, teeth). 

Either way though, I think I’m going to stick with taking some kind of vitamin, especially vitamin D! 

HOUSE hunters who fail to notice a handful of red flags on a property could end up forking out nearly £26,000 in repairs.

Trying to get on the property ladder is already costly enough, with buyers expected to save for a deposit, pay stamp duty charges and solicitors fees.

But prospective owners who fail to spot issues like mould, or faulty plumbing could end up forking out more in repairs.

The Sun spoke to Jeremy Leaf, north London estate agent, who said buyers should go into property viewing with their “eyes open”.

“When you’re buying a house, it’s a big commitment and you’re going to get some nasty surprises,” he shares.

The expert has shared the four biggest red flags buyers should look out for to avoid paying up to £25,700 in repairs.

Japanese knotweed – up to £20,000

When viewing a property, Jeremy said wannabe homeowners should keep their eyes peeled for Japanese knotweed.

This plant grows quickly and can cause damage to buildings, plus it’s extremely difficult to eradicate.

Japanese knotweed, which was introduced to the UK as an ornamental plant in the nineteenth century, can only be removed with costly specialist treatment.

The plant can be identified from its distinct features, such as large, heart-shaped leaves, hollow bamboo-like stems that have a zig-zag growth pattern.

So if you suspect the plant may be present in the home you should ask the seller or estate agent.

That’s because the issue could cost up to £20,000 to fix depending on the severity of the issue.

Alex Peters, author of Checkatrade cost guides, said: “There are numerous ways to remove Japanese knotweed with average removal costs at £1,750 but this can range from £950 – £20,000 depending on the scale of the problem.

“Methods include domestic herbicide treatment, full excavation & removal, sifting and screening and on-site relocation.”

Asbestos – up to £3,750

Abestos was commonly used to insulate homes, but was banned in the UK 26 years ago because it was discovered to be a health hazard.

It can be identified by its fluffy texture when found in buildings.

Jeremy said that sellers can try and obscure it and make it difficult for a buyer to find.

In some instances, the property expert said that people looking to shift their home have parked old cars in front of walls in the garage to cover up the substance.

“People can go to great lengths to obscure defects and properties, if they want to,” he said.

To have asbestos removed, you will need a qualified surveyor to carry out an inspection, Alex from Checkatrade.

“This costs in the region of £200-£1,000 and they will identify the type of asbestos in your home and any associated risks.”

He added: “Average removal costs can range from £950 – £3,750.”

Electrical and plumbing deficiencies

Buying a house with electric and plumbing deficiencies could end up costing you up to £750.

Jeremy said house hunters should closely examine plugs and switches in the home they are considering buying to see if they work correctly.

It may also be worth running taps and the shower to see if everything is working as it should be.

Alex said the best way to check out any problems is with an electrical safety check.

This is a sort of MOT for the electric systems in your home.

He said: “The average cost of an electrical safety check roughly starts at £100 – £250.

“It is wise to have an electrical safety check every 5-10 years and this should always be completed by a qualified electrician.”

Alex said that if you require extra work to be conducted by an electrician such as adding new wiring or mending broken electrical equipment, electricians could charge £55 per hour or £400 per day.

Meanwhile, the cost to repair a burst or leaking pipe could cost up to between £50 to £350 per day.

Mould – £1,200

Fixing mould in your new property could end up costing you £1,200.

So it may be worth keeping your eyes peeled for the substance to avoid forking out for repairs once you move in.

Alex said buyers should “always be on the lookout for mould” as it loves to appear in hidden areas.

The fungus is often found in areas that are damp, dark, and not easily visible. 

These spots can include behind furniture, in loft spaces, beneath carpets or floors, behind curtains, and inside toilet tanks.

It is also worth checking out windows and cupboards where condensation and moisture builds quickly.

You can also ask the seller or estate agent if the property has experienced issues with mould in the past and if they have been resolved.

Alex said issues caused by mould are “numerous” and it is always “better to remove the problem as soon as possible to stop it from spreading and causing damage”.

THE Club World Cup is finally here with DAZN hosting every match of the tournament in the US.

There have been a load of changes to the Club World Cup format this year, in what will be the biggest tournament ever.

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It is no longer that short competition in the middle of the season where the best team in Europe takes on the best Asian and South American teams.

It has been expanded from just eight teams into the new 32-team pre-season tournament that arrives this week.

Who are the Club World Cup presenters and pundits for DAZN?

DAZN have the main broadcast rights to the tournament and will host every match live across the tournament.

Channel 5 also have rights to air 23 matches free-to-air in the UK.

For DAZN, play-by-play voices will include Luke Wileman, Tony Husband, Andres Cantor and Kevin Egan.

Alex Scott, Lauren Jbara and Katie Witham will host programmes on the network.

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Studio analysis and co-commentary will come from the likes of Steve McManaman, Juan Pablo Angel, Brian Dunseth, Mo Adams, Conor Coady and Brad Guzan.

Gary Lineker has now agreed a deal with DAZN after stepping down as presenter from BBC’s Match of the Day that will see his The Rest Is Football Podcast broadcast highlights of the Club World Cup.

The show, which features Alan Shearer and Micah Richards as co-hosts, will show the best bits from matches in the video version of the podcast.

When is the Club World Cup, who is competing and how can I watch it?

• The Club World Cup starts on June 14 with the final taking place on July 13.
• It is being held in 12 cities across the USA.
• The likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Man City are all in the tournament.
• TV coverage in the UK comes from DAZN, who will broadcast every match, and free-to-air Channel 5, who will house 23 matches.
• Alternatively, SunSport will live blog select matches – including all Chelsea and Man City games and the latter stages.
• Here’s everything you need to know about the Club World Cup.

EMMA RADUCANU has pulled out of the German Open.

The Briton was due to enter the Berlin tennis tournament starting next Wednesday, June 18.

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However, the 22-year-old has pulled out of the event as a precaution to rest her back ahead of Wimbledon.

On Friday, Raducanu was knocked out of Queens at the quarter-final stage in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 by Chinese No.1 seed Qinwen Zheng.

Raducanu, now ranked as the British No.1, revealed she has struggled with back pain since playing in Strasbourg in May, where she was eliminated in the last 16.

She said: “I have been struggling with my back since Strasbourg, and it’s just been something that’s been on and off.

“I have been managing it pretty well over the last few weeks, but I guess as the week goes on and I have played five matches now, even if two were doubles, I think it just tests it out.

“And I just felt it as the load goes up. They took me off court and taped it to give me some extra stability, and some painkillers.

“It has been lingering for the last few weeks and I have had back issues before. It’s just a vulnerability of mine. I know I need to take good care of it.”

The former US Open champion actually broke a little-known rule during her defeat to Zheng.

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As her opponent took a long break in play to change her footwear, Raducanu was seen practising her serves.

However, in doing so she broke a rule, with players only allowed to practise serves before a match.

Despite Raducanu’s exit from Berlin, the tournament is still stacked full of high-ranking players.

Among them are World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and French Open champion Coco Gauff.

In fact, the only player missing from the top 10 women’s singles players in the world is five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek due to discomfort in her shoulder.

However, Raducanu is expected to play at Eastbourne later this month.

Wimbledon will then begin on June 30.

She has not yet made it past the fourth round in SW19.

But Raducanu will have the chance to win a new and improved prize pot after the singles prize money for the winner increased to £3million.

A LIP reader has revealed what Prince Louis asked his brother Prince George as the royals arrived for Trooping the Colour today.

Cheers erupted from the crowds as George, 11, with his cheeky younger brother Louis, seven, were spotted arriving for the King’s birthday celebrations.

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The two brothers were seen grinning and deep in conversation as the open carriage rolled along the Mall on a glorious sunny morning.

Now, a professional reader has exclusively revealed to The Sun exactly what she thinks the young pair were talking about.

The expert claims Louis asks George “should I wave?”.

George then turns to his younger brother and is said to have replied: “It’s up to you, I you cant believe how sunny it is”.

Louis then says “let’s do it together’ before the brothers wave to the cheering crowds, claims the lip reader.

Meanwhile, Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte, 10, who were in the same carriage as George and Louis, stunned as they wore matching blue and white outfits.

Prince William, who is expected to have a starring role in today’s celebrations, was earlier spotted arriving in a car with his family.

He later appeared on horseback, alongside Princess Anne and the Duke of Edinburgh.

William took part in the military parade, wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards, a regiment of which he’s the colonel.

Anne hasn’t ridden in public since she suffered a head injury, thought to be caused by a horse, at her home last year.

The King’s escort stunned the crowds of royal fans as they appeared in formal dress.

King Charles and Queen Camilla smiled and waved at the crowds from their carriage.

The monarch is still undergoing his weekly treatments for cancer so is not on horseback this year.

King Charles asked royals to wear black armbands in remembrance of those killed in the Air India plane tragedy.

Those wearing the bands were the Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel Scots Guards.

A palace spokesperson said this is “a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy”.

There was also a minute’s silence at the event following Thursday’s devastating crash which killed at least 241 people.

Many fans braved the early morning rain to queue for a good view – bedecked in Union Jack flags and crowns.

Fans came prepared with umbrellas and rain coats after the Met Office issued storm warnings, as the UK is lashed by floods, thunder and lightning.

But the weather is thankfully clearing up as the morning stretches on.

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The siblings pictured on the balcony later on[/caption]

There will be an incredible ceremony at the Horse Guard Parade and an airshow by the Red Arrows.

This year will be Charles’ third Trooping the Colour parade as monarch.

The parade began at Buckingham Palace, going along The Mall and then around the corner of St James’s Park to Horse Guards Parade.

When Charles arrived at the Horse Guards Parade, the Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41 gun salute in Green Park.

Over 1,400 officers and soldiers, 400 musicians, 200 horses and 10 bands are taking part in the Trooping the Colour event.

The parade today takes place almost five months before King Charles’ actual birthday. 

Charles was born on November 14, though the reigning British monarch has two birthdays. 

The sovereign’s birthday, which is celebrated through the Trooping the Colour, usually falls in the summer months.

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The guards marched to the sound of drums as the parade began[/caption]

THE World Cup of Darts is well underway in Frankfurt as day three unfolds in this mouthwatering tournament!

Defending champions England will finally be in action today, as Luke Humphries and Luke Littler take on home favourites Germany in the second round of the competition.

Belgian pair Mike De Decker and Dimitri Van den Bergh were BEATEN by the Philippines, as they fought back from 3-0 down to dump Belgium out 4-3.

Netherlands duo Danny Nopper and Gian van Veen looked impressive again, as they dismantled Hungary 4-0, in their quest for a fifth star.

• Start time: From 12pm BST
• TV channel: Sky Sports Action
• Live stream: NOW/Sky Sports app

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RUMMAGING through her packed wardrobe Vivienne Joy struggles to find something that still fits.

Since starting Mounjaro three and a half months ago she has so far lost almost 2st and dropped two dress sizes – going from size 24 to 20 – which means she desperately needs new clothes, but she has no urge to buy a single item.

Vivienne Joy

Vivienne, who lives in Retford with wife Emma, has gone from a size 24 to 20 in three and a half months[/caption]

It’s hard to believe that for the last five years she has been in the grip of a full-blown shopping addiction splurging £500 a month on impulsive purchases.

And Vivienne’s addictive tendencies didn’t end there – across 22 years, from the age of 18, she blew a six-figure sum on gambling and takeaways, as well as clothes and cocaine combined, and at one point she was in £250,000 worth of debt.

Vivienne, 53, replaced one addiction with another, yet within days of starting fat jabs in February, the need to spend recklessly to feel a ‘high’ totally stopped.

Now, she dares to hope that her addictive personality is finally ‘cured’ thanks to the jabs which adjust the levels of dopamine – the pleasure chemical – in the brain.

Vivienne estimates she’s even saved £1,500 a month since she started the injections.

She says: “For 34 years I moved from one addiction to another because I was always looking for that high, but I feel calm and in control since starting Mounjaro.

“I started gambling when I was 18 and must have got through around £500,000 in the 22 years that I was hooked – on several occasions I spent £1,000 a night on slot machines.

“I earned a lot, six figures at times, but I spent a lot and ended up with £250,000 of debt.

“And I was addicted to food throughout too, gorging on whole cakes, boxes of doughnuts and Sausage and Egg McMuffins from McDonalds.

“I used to party hard, taking cocaine regularly between the ages of 28 to 35 and although it wasn’t daily, I couldn’t find the off switch.

“My life was filled with compulsions. But now, finally, those cravings have stopped.”

The number of weight loss jab NHS prescriptions has surged in the UK, doubling to almost three million in the past year.

Demand for Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) – Vivienne sourced the latter through a private clinic spending £179 a month because of obesity, high BMI and felt out of control around food – shows no signs of slowing, with the total bill costing the NHS £269million in 2024/2025.

It follows The Sun’s recent survey which revealed how 73 per cent of readers are considering using jabs to lose weight.

Scientists are already exploring the link between the injections and addiction.

Dr Daniel Gordon, from Olive Health, who prescribes the jabs privately to patients at his clinic in London, says: “Scientists think the drugs work by blunting our reward responses.

“Weight-loss jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro seem to quieten the brain’s ‘pleasure circuits’ that drive cravings and addictions.

“For example, in scientific studies, people with alcohol use disorder who took low-dose semaglutide drank significantly fewer units of alcohol per day and felt less of an urge to smoke.

“The early signs suggest these jabs could become a game-changer for tackling addictive behaviour as well as obesity.”

‘Game-changer‘

Vivienne, who lives in Retford, Notts, with wife Emma, 43, a dog behaviourist, turned to weight loss jabs after a stint on Slimming World in May 2024.

The early signs suggest these jabs could become a game-changer for tackling addictive behaviour as well as obesity

Dr Daniel Gordon, from Olive Health

She was a size 26 (having dropped to a size 24 by the time she started Mounjaro) and weighed 19st 10lbs but had battled with her weight her whole life.

“We’d been on an all-inclusive holiday to Greece and over indulged and decided we had to get a grip on our weight,” Vivienne recalls.

“Although I lost 1st 7lbs in nine months, it was torturous.

“I was fighting every step of the way not to indulge in my junk foods, like McDonalds and doughnuts.

“Emma started at 14st 2lbs and lost the same amount but she wasn’t having to battle temptation.

“All her lapses were down to me constantly suggesting takeaways, eating out and junk food – I unwittingly sabotaged her weight loss.

“She’s not an addictive person, she can take or leave most things – I can’t.”

Vivienne struggled with her weight from the age of 13 and while food was her most visible addiction, others soon began to develop and at 18 she started gambling.

She explains: “My parents loved bingo and slot machines and would go three or four times a week. On my 18th birthday I joined them and spent all day and night gambling.

“It didn’t seem problematic to start with, I was going socially with them. But then they died within eight months of each other when I was 30 and I started going alone, mindlessly feeding pound coins into the slot machine.

“I’ve always earned good money so it wasn’t a problem financially. I did have debts on credit cards and loans but I was able to service them from my wages”

Vivienne Joy

Vivienne’s shopping addiction spiralled when she was living with Emma[/caption]

It was when I was 37 and working as a regional company director for a beauty company that Vivienne was made redundant and she struggled to find a new job.

Within five months her debts became impossible to service and owing £200,000 in credit cards and loans she had to file an IVA which meant agreeing to pay off a portion of the debts whilst the rest were written off.

‘Dark time‘

“It was a very low and dark time,” Vivienne recalls.

“But once I found a new job I was so addicted that I went back to gambling. Because of the IVA I couldn’t get into debt again because I couldn’t physically get credit. But the fact I even gambled shows how strong my addiction was. When I was 40 there was a week when I spent £1,000 a night for three days in a row. I knew then it had to stop and I managed with the help of hypnotherapy.

“But it didn’t help with my root problem of always searching for that dopamine hit.”

Vivienne met her ex husband in a nightclub in 2002 when she was 29, and they married four years later.

“At that stage of my life I was partying hard at the weekends,” she admits.

“I’d started taking cocaine a year before. I was always the last one to stop, wanting to keep that dopamine hit going. I quit aged 35, after I stayed up all night taking it on a Wednesday and went into work the next day. No one noticed but I knew and felt ashamed of myself – it wasn’t the person I wanted to be.“

It was in lockdown that Vivienne turned to online shopping online as well as continuing her food addiction.

It was 2020, seven years after her marriage ended and she was living with Emma when her addiction spiralled.

We couldn’t go out for dinner or socialise and as usual I needed that dopamine hit from somewhere so I started online shopping. I didn’t do half measures

Vivienne

She explains: “We couldn’t go out for dinner or socialise and as usual I needed that dopamine hit from somewhere so I started online shopping. I didn’t do half measures.

“I’d scroll on my phone for hours. There was rarely a day that went past without a delivery arriving.

“I loved getting clothes for Emma too alongside kitchen gadgets, candles, crystals and even toys for our four dogs. Emma would gently suggest it was getting out of hand and I didn’t need more clothes, but I ignored her.

“But it was mindless, I bought two of the same jacket without even realising and I’ve got 20 pairs of similar shoes from Rocket Dog.

“It was the buying that gave me the buzz, often parcels would arrive and I’d have no idea what was in them. But back then I didn’t think it was an issue.”

Food has been Vivienne’s most constant addiction throughout her life and one she thought she’d never conquer.

She says: “I’d buy a cake and devour it in a day and if I bought a box of six doughnuts I couldn’t stop thinking about them until they were all gone.

“I once went to a Chinese restaurant in my dressing gown as I wanted it so much and immediately.

“Another time I went to three different McDonalds in one morning to get the sausage and egg McMuffin I craved.

I want to think I’m cured – I feel liberated, I can focus on my work completely

Vivienne

“That’s why I decided to try the weight loss injections because I didn’t feel in control.”

Vivienne says the jabs eliminated the ‘food noise’ completely.

She also no longer felt the urge to search for the ‘highs’ which, until then, had blighted her life.

“I no longer think about food or the need to get that ‘high’ like I used to in the same way. I feel normal now,” Vivienne says.

“I’ve lost a further 1st 9lbs in three and half months – 2lbs more than I lost in nine months on Slimming World.

“And Emma has lost another 10lbs. I finally feel that losing weight isn’t a battle – I don’t really think about food. My goal is to lose eight stone leaving me at 11st 11lbs – that seems doable.”

Vivienne now saves the £500 she spent online shopping, plus £400 on takeaways and junk food and £100 on eating out. And a further £500 on other shopping, such as bulk buying things like deodorant and candles, as well as going out to theatre and then dinner.

“It’s saved us a fortune. I want to think I’m cured – I feel liberated, I can focus on my work completely,” she adds.

Warning about using fat jabs to cure addictions, Dr Gordon adds: “People should never use these medications as a self-prescribed treatment for addictions or cravings.

“They are potent prescription-only medications, with complex effects and some significant risks. They are not a replacement for proper psychological or addiction support.”

Vivienne, a mindset coach, knows addiction is deep rooted but believes the jabs have set her on the right path.

She feels hopeful for the future.

“I can’t rely on Mounjaro for the rest of my life – the root causes of my addiction will still be there,” she adds.

“But what it’s giving me is time to recalibrate my brain. I no longer have compulsive thoughts whirling around my head.”