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Gardeners are racing to Home Bargains for ‘fast-growing’ plant that’s better than a Flamingo tree for adding privacy
YOU don’t have to build a massive fence to add privacy to your garden this summer.
A “fast-growing” Home Bargains buy can help to transform your outdoor space.
Gardening experts recommend utilising plants to elevate your privacy.
Fast-growing plants can help to create natural boundaries in your space.
Whether you’re placing them in your flower beds or pots, these additions can transform your garden.
And now, you can take this step without breaking the budget with a savvy deal.
A gardening enthusiast shared the find on the Facebook page Gardening on a Budget.
“Home Bargains, they have just got them in,” she wrote alongside a photo of a Pink Marble Photinia Fraserai.
The Home Bargains shopper revealed the potted plants cost £25 each.
“Think I’m going to go back tomorrow and buy one,” she added.
The Facebook user explained that she’s “always wanted” one of the “fast-growing” plants.
Other gardening fans compared the buy to Flamingo trees in the comments section.
Many also pointed out how big the plant is expected to grow over the years.
“Hope you have a large space for it as they grow enormous unless you constantly trim it,” wrote one commenter.
“I bought the red robin version last year for £25. It’s grown so much. Was definitely great value,” said another person.
“I bought one from there last year and it’s doing amazingly well. It’s a good price too. I have mine in a tub,” shared a third reader.
Another Home Bargains shopper shared her experience with the plant.
How to create privacy in your garden
CREATING privacy in your garden can be achieved in a number of ways depending on your budget, and the size of your space. Here are some effective ways to enhance privacy in your garden:
1. Fencing
- Install a tall, solid wooden or vinyl fence. This is one of the most straightforward ways to gain immediate privacy. Or use lattice panels, trellis, or slatted fencing to add a decorative touch while still offering privacy.
2. Hedges and Plants
- Fast-growing evergreen shrubs or trees like Leylandii, Thuja, or Bamboo along the boundary of your garden can help with privacy. Grow a dense hedge using plants like Boxwood, Privet, or Laurel. It may take time to grow, but it provides a natural and green privacy screen. Use climbers like Ivy, Clematis, or Wisteria on fences or trellises to create a lush, green privacy barrier.
3. Outdoor Curtains
- Hang outdoor curtains around pergolas, gazebos, or patios for an easy-to-adjust privacy solution.
4. Sound Barriers
- A water fountain or small waterfall can help drown out noise, adding to the sense of privacy. Or install fencing designed to reduce noise if privacy from sound is also a concern.
“I’ve bought loads of them from Home Bargains, I’m planning to keep them in the topiary shape,” she said.
“I’ve got the Red Robin and the Pink Marble, they look gorgeous when the sun catches them.”
Another customer agreed that the plant is “well worth the money”.
“Please bear in mind if you don’t keep them in a pot they can grow to over 30 foot tall,” advised one commenter.
“Photinia look stunning as standards. As long as you continue to prune them or they will revert to a bush,” agreed another person.
‘Eerie portal to a lost world’ that lies beneath council estate – network of abandoned tunnels left to rot for 60 years
A EERIE maze of tunnels left to rot under a council estate has been likened to a “portal to a lost world”.
They are buried deep beneath a quiet Greater Manchester housing estate, the 1,332-yard tunnel was closed over 60 years ago.
Known as Lydgate Tunnel, this Victorian-era passage runs between Grotton and Grasscroft in Saddleworth, and was once part of the infamous Delph Donkey line on the London and North Western Railway.
Opening in 1856, the tunnel was hailed as a triumph of engineering.
The West Yorkshire Advertiser called it “firmly built” with “scarcely any vibration” as trains thundered through. But its construction came at a cost.
Just a year before opening, labourer Luke Crossby, 31, tragically plunged to his death down an 85-yard shaft.
In 1855, the Manchester Courier described how he “missed the tub” and fell headfirst.
His body was found “much shattered” and the coroner returned a verdict of accidental death.
For nearly a century, the tunnel echoed with the sound of steam engines, until the Delph Donkey line was axed in 1955, part of the controversial Beeching cuts that destroyed Britain’s rail network.
Freight trains rolled through for a few more years, but by 1964, Lydgate Tunnel was sealed off and left to the elements.
Now, this creepy time capsule lies hidden beneath homes, fenced off from the public – but that hasn’t stopped urban explorers from sneaking in and sharing spine-tingling photos online.
Images posted to the Disused Railway Tunnels UK Facebook page show a haunting scene.
The tunnel’s eastern entrance is bricked up, only accessible through a locked steel door or shuttered window.
Despite six decades of abandonment, the brickwork inside is well-preserved.
One explorer described it as “a portal to another long-lost world”, while another claimed mist “hovered in layers… very eerie.”
Comments flood in calling it “spooky,” “atmospheric,” and a “forgotten gem.”
Local residents shared memories of walking through the tunnel as children.
One said: “I was born just 30 yards from the Grotton end.
“Walked it from the age of eight. The alcoves were there to shelter from oncoming trains.”
Others slammed authorities for allowing such a “stunning piece of Victorian craftsmanship” to fall into obscurity.
“All we had to do was maintain it, but instead we abandoned it,” wrote one user.
Martin Zero, a content creator with a fascination with derelict buildings shared a video from the depths of the tunnels which has already been watched over 26,000 times.
There are growing calls to bring Lydgate Tunnel back to life – not for trains, but for people.
Martin pointed out the ventilation shafts and the refuges, which were where railway workers could hide for safety when a train passed through.
Describing these refuges, Martin said: “I think it’s impressive. It’s quite scary because when you look at that, you get the impression of what you’re going through, what surrounds us, and what they’ve had to tunnel through to get here.
“You get the impression of what they were faced with when they were coming through the tunnel, just rock. I find it quite daunting, to be honest.”
One YouTube user commented: “I travelled on the Delph Donkey every day with my mum to Glodwick Road station in Oldham, where she worked. My dad also caught the train to Platts.
“I was born in 1951, and on one occasion mice, bred in Delph for research, and dispatched by the Delph Donkey, escaped from their cages, and caused chaos amongst the passengers.”
Sainsbury’s shoppers heartbroken as store axes ‘best’ coffee
SHOPPERS have been left disappointed after Sainsbury’s axed a popular coffee.
One frustrated customer got in touch with the supermarket after struggling to find the Taste the Difference Fairtrade Indian Monsoon Malabar Ground Coffee on shelves.
“Have Sainsbury’s stopped selling the Monsoon Malabar coffee?? Tried to find it in various stores but it is not available anywhere,” they said.
To their disappointment, Sainsbury’s confirmed the coffee variety had in fact been discontinued.
The Sun also searched for the coffee on Trolley.co.uk but it’s been listed as “currently out of stock in every store”.
The coffee had come in a 227g pack and was described as having dark chocolate, smoke and spice flavours.
A description on the website says the product was ethically sourced and laid on the Malabar coast in southwestern India during the monsoon season.
Shoppers on Trolley gave it glowing reviews.
One raved: “This is the best coffee that I’ve had in recent years and decent price.”
Another said: “This product is the closest to the coffee I drank in Goa and for me it is perfectly good.”
The Sun has reached out to Sainsbury’s for comment.
Coffee fans can still get their fix of Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Fairtrade coffee though, as there are plenty more varieties still in stores.
There’s the Peruvian Machu Picchu Ground Coffee, which has a milk chocolate, caramel and almond flavour.
It’s from the Sacred Valley which is home to the ancient city of Machu Picchu.
Another option is the Colombian Coffee Strength 3, which is grown in the foothills of the Colombian Andes.
It has a smooth, sweet and nutty flavour.
Then the Kenyan Coffee Taste the Difference Strength 3 is from the high plateaus of Mount Kenya.
It’s described as having a zesty, citrus and blackberry flavour.
All are priced at £4 for a 227g pack.
How to get free cofee
Virgin Media O2 customers are cutting back on Greggs freebies including coffee.
But there are plenty of other ways to get a free brew. Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains..
Download the Greggs’s app and sign up to its loyalty scheme for the first time to get a free hot drink.
The offer includes tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
You’ll be able to collect loyalty stamps through the app, too, which add up to freebies.
Octopus energy customers can also get a complimentary hot drink every week at Greggs by signing up to the Octoplus section on the power provider’s app.
Pop into Ikea during the week to get a free cup of tea or filter coffee with the store’s loyalty card. It costs nothing to sign up to Ikea Family.
You can also bag a free hot drink at Waitrose if you’re a MyWaitrose member when you make a purchase instore.
Get a tea, coffee, cappuccino or latte with the deal.
And the purchase need not cost a lot – buy a piece of fruit or a cheap chocolate bar. Sign up at waitrose.com.
Plus, don’t forget about loyalty schemes at the high street coffee chains.
Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Caffe Nero all offer free drinks after a certain number of purchases — usually around nine or ten.
Top holiday resort approves huge fines for public sex and nudity in major crackdown on badly-behaved Brit tourists
A TOP holiday resort has approved huge fines for public sex and nudity in a major crackdown on badly-behaved Brit tourists.
The Algarve party resort of Albufeira has gone to war against boozy tourists and slapped new rules to curb alcohol-fueled debauchery.
Enraged City Hall officials on Friday approved huge new penalties of up to £3,375 for holidaymakers flouting a strict new “good behaviour” code.
Hefty fines will now be imposed for everything from urinating in the street to getting naked.
The rules will kick in within weeks, in time for the summer season, aiming to curb anti-social behaviour.
And locals hope they will turn the tide, with nakedness, vomiting in the street and having sex in public all now coming at a heavy price.
Badly behaved tourists who go starkers in public, or get caught bonking or simulating sex, face paying anything from £1,685 to £3,375.
Spitting or urinating in the street will be punished with fines of between £125 and £630.
And entering bars and other businesses topless could lead to a £1,250 levy.
Bars and cafes which let customers in without the proper dress code will also be fined.
Brit tourists were first warned about the new get-tough rules in February when Albufeira’s mayor Jose Carlos Rolo announced the “Code of Conduct” plans.
Last summer, a group of partying Brit tourists put on a shocking display of public nudity, leaving the locals fuming.
Footage of their drunken antics, showing them starkers on their knees in a line on top of a bar counter, went viral.
Rolo called the display “deeply negative” and said he would call for police reinforcements.
He said last night: “Tourists who fall down drunk aren’t needed here at all.”
Predictably, Albufeira is fast becoming the go-to spot for young revellers looking for a boozy break.
During The Sun’s investigation into tourist revelry in the town, we saw how cops and medics are already patrolling the mile-long strip — nicknamed “The Chaos” by locals — to keep a firm eye on the crazy, drunken antics of holidaymakers.
Little wonder some end up in a terrible state, as girls are plied with free drinks at many pubs in a bid to lure in paying lads, while every bar offers shots from £1.70.
Local taxi driver Guilherme, 25, told The Sun: “Stay here more than one night and you’ll see tourists having sex in the street. Sometimes it’s groups of naked men on balconies. It’s shocking.”
Furious locals decided to bring in the new code of conduct after a group of British louts got naked on a bar top and proceeded to crawl around in broad daylight last year.
It comes as a 21-year-old Brit was found dead at the foot of a set of steps in Albufeira’s old town last Wednesday.
Cops are said to believe booze is behind the tragedy.
The news, which emerged on Saturday, came days after reveller Greg Monks, 38, from Glasgow, was found dead in a ravine near Albufeira.
He was there on a stag do and had left the party early to return to his hotel when it is thought he jumped over a wall while drunk, unaware there was a steep drop on the other side. He was missing for a week.
The fatalities shine an unwelcome light on the more dangerous and seedier side of the Algarve resort.
Once marketed as a family-friendly getaway, now a much younger crew of holidaymakers is descending on the cobbled streets, turning it into a nocturnal party town.
JJ Slater reunites with MAFS ex Ella Morgan as he cosies up to her AND girlfriend Katie Price in brand new snap
KATIE Price’s boyfriend JJ Slater reunited with his reality TV ex as the trio posed for a brand new snap at the weekend.
The former glamour model’s partner was all smiles despite the potential awkwardness of the meet-up with Ella Morgan, 31, at Portsmouth’s Pride event.
London fashion designer JJ, 31, coupled up with Ella – the E4 show’s first ever transgender bride – on Married At First Sight after initially being partnered with bride Bianca Petronzi.
Yet in the end, they both decided they were better off as mates before JJ moved on to Katie, 47.
After weeks of rumours and keeping their romance under wraps, I’m A Celeb star Katie confirmed her relationship with JJ last February.
Yet she previously sparked concern the couple had parted ways after sharing a cryptic post about “trust.”
She also appeared to have deleted all traces of her man from her Instagram page last month yet now, the lovebirds appear to be back on track.
This weekend, mum of five Katie captured an image of the trio together on her Snapchat video.
Katie could be seen donning a skintight black bodysuit, fishnet tights and a jewel-studded crown emblazoned with the word Pricey.
JJ was sandwiched in the middle, clutching a can with a Gucci man bag tucked under his arm.
Ella – who has carved out a career as an LGBTQ+ campaigner and advocate since her stint on reality TV – wore a grey long-sleeve top and camel-coloured trousers as she cut a casual look backstage.
She tied her brunette locks into a ponytail and flashed a huge smile to prove there is no bad blood between her ex and his new partner.
In her caption, posted to her page, Katie wrote: “My day started at 630am with Harvey smashing my TV, and this is how it ended at Portsmouth Pride.”
We were first to report how Katie sent her eldest, who suffers with complex needs, back to his college early after he ruined the £3K electrical device.
FAN FEAR
Despite Katie’s happy snap at the Pride Month event, fans were left concerned by her slender look.
The reality star was one of the three main acts at Portsmouth Pride on Saturday, joining the likes of Nadine Coyle, Sabrina Washington from Mis-Teeq, and Drag Race UK’s River Medway and Victoria Scone.
Katie Price's relationship history
We take a look back at the highs and lows of Katie Price's relationship history.
1996-1998: Katie got engaged to Gladiators star Warren Furman – aka Ace – with a £3,000 ring. But their relationship didn’t make it as far as ‘I do’.
1998-2000: Katie described Dane Bowers as ‘the love of her life’ but she broke up with the singer when he allegedly cheated on her.
2001: Footballer Dwight Yorke is the father of Katie’s eldest child Harvey. He has had very little to do with Harvey throughout his life.
2002: Rebounding from Dwight, Katie famously had one night of passion with Pop Idol star Gareth Gates, allegedly taking his virginity.
2002-2004: Katie was dating Scott Sullivan when she entered the jungle for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!. He threatened to “punch Peter’s lights out” when chemistry blossomed between her and Peter Andre.
2004-2009: The jungle romance resulted in Katie marrying Aussie pop star Peter. They had two kids, Junior and Princess, before their bitter split in 2009.
2010-2011: Fresh from her break-up with Peter, Katie enjoyed a whirlwind relationship and marriage with cage fighter Alex Reid. They split 20 months after their Las Vegas wedding.
2011: Katie briefly dated model Danny Cipriani… but it ended as quickly as it begun.
2011-2012: They didn’t speak the same language, but Katie got engaged to Argentinian model Leandro Penna in 2011. He later fled home to South America.
2012-2018: Wedding bells rang once more after Katie met Kieran Hayler in 2013. They had two kids together, Jett and Bunny, before their break-up and divorce.
2018-2019: Katie moved on quickly with Kris Boyson. They had an on-off romance for one year and even got engaged. They split for good in 2019.
2019: Katie was linked to Charles Drury during her on-off relationship with Kris. Charles, who also dated Lauren Goodger, has always denied being in “official relationship” with her.
2020-2023: Car salesman Carl Woods took a shining to Katie in 2020. Their relationship was up and down for three years. They broke up for a final time last year.
2024-present: After weeks of rumours, Katie confirmed her relationship with Married At First Sight star JJ Slater in February this year.
Taking to the stage, Katie channelled her inner pop princess, donning a tiny black thong bodysuit that showed off her newly enhanced bum and famous boobs.
Over the course of her set, she sang songs including a piano led version of RnB classic (We Don’t Have To Take Our) Clothes Off and Tell It To My Heart by Taylor Dayne, and A Whole New World – which she previously released as a single with ex-husband Peter André.
But as she shed her shimmering jacket and danced in just her bodysuit, Katie’s slim frame – which has been causing concern among fans – was on full display, and so was her new bum.
The surgery-loving star underwent a £1,500 bum filler procedure in May which she livestreamed on TikTok from the operating table.
The performer, podcaster and model previously tried to shut down fears over her weight loss, saying she decided to slim down after a long-standing foot injury and attempts at IVF made her put on weight.
Speaking on her Snapchat in May, Katie said: “Yes I’ve lost weight.
“Yes that what I’ve wanted to do, I’ve wanted to lose weight.
“Because the past three, four years ago when I broke my feet and I was in a wheelchair for 10 months because they said I’d never walk again, and obviously you put weight on being in a wheelchair.
“And then I did all the IVF stuff, that also puts on weight.
“So yeah I did put on weight and I hated it, I felt uncomfortable and it wasn’t me.”
I tried 5 viral packing hacks to see which could fit EVERYTHING into my £16 Primark carry-on case & the best was free
WITH many of us gearing up for summer getaways, the cost-of-living crisis continues to place pressure on our budgets.
As a result, more travellers are opting for carry-on hand luggage to avoid additional fees.
However, with strict size and weight restrictions imposed by major airlines, the challenge of fitting five days’ worth of clothing, shoes, hair products, and toiletries into one compact case can feel daunting, if not impossible.
Social media is flooded with packing hacks promising to make this process easier, claiming you can effortlessly fit everything you need into your hand luggage.
Determined to separate the genuinely useful hacks from the overhyped ones, I decided to put them to the test.
And as someone who proudly holds the title of ‘world’s worst packer’ – frequently squashing items into my suitcase, breaking zips, or sitting on it to close it – I knew I’d be a tough critic.
To really push these hacks to their limits, I packed for a five-day trip that required clothing for both rain and sunshine.
This meant including a mix of warm and lightweight items to create a variety of outfits.
My packing list included: a thick blazer, a wool turtleneck jumper, a shirt, five T-shirts, a summer dress, two pairs of shorts, two pairs of jeans, five pairs of socks and underwear, a belt, a pair of trainers, flip-flops, my hairdryer, and a bag of toiletries.
For the test, I used a cabin-sized soft-shell suitcase measuring 55 x 35 x 18cm, which I bought for £16 from Primark.
Here’s how it went.
Packing cubes
Rating: 4/5
Packing cubes are all the rage, constantly popping up on my social feed, so naturally, I had to put them to the test.
I picked up a set of packing cubes from Primark for £8 and started with the largest one. I carefully folded my clothes to match the size of the cube, ensuring they were as flat as possible.
To my surprise, I managed to fit nearly my entire five days’ worth of outfits into the largest cube, with only one pair of shorts, socks, underwear, and my belt left out.
I placed the packed cube flat into my suitcase, and while it took up the majority of the space, the clothes were neatly compressed and zipped up, leaving some room around it.
I was sceptical about this hack – especially with the bulkier items I needed to pack
Yasmin Harisha
There was enough space for a smaller cube, which I used to pack the remaining clothes. The smaller cube fit perfectly alongside the larger one.
This clever use of space left more than enough room in the other compartment of the suitcase for my shoes, hairdryer, and toiletries.
The packing cubes not only kept everything organised but also made it much easier to maximise the available space.
The only issue is, you have to pay for the cubes!
Vertical packing
Rating: 5/5
The vertical packing hack for a carry-on suitcase is a brilliant way to maximise space while keeping your items neatly organised.
Begin by laying out all the clothes you plan to pack, folding or rolling them as compactly as possible.
Instead of stacking clothes horizontally (one on top of the other), position each item upright and side by side, much like filing papers in a drawer.
This approach not only saves space but also allows you to see all your belongings at a glance, eliminating the need to rummage through layers.
It claims to efficiently fill gaps by utilising every bit of available space
Yasmin Harisha
Initially, I was sceptical about this hack – especially with the bulkier items I needed to pack. I couldn’t imagine fitting everything into such a small suitcase.
But to my surprise, it worked! As someone who typically piles everything in haphazardly, I was genuinely shocked by how much I managed to fit using this method.
You can use smaller items like socks, underwear, belts, and swimwear to fill gaps between the upright clothes. Shoes can go at the bottom or sides of the suitcase.
Place toiletries in a sealed bag and tuck them into any remaining gaps, ensuring they don’t shift during travel.
If you have heavier or bulkier items (e.g., a hairdryer), place them at the bottom or corners of the suitcase for balance.
Use zippered compartments for accessories like chargers or hair products.
It’s a game-changer for efficient packing.
The horizontal rolling method
Rating: 1/5
The rolling method – where clothes are rolled into compact cylinders instead of folded flat—is designed to maximise suitcase space.
By rolling your clothes, you can save room compared to traditional flat folding, allowing you to fit more items into your luggage.
This method is also said to reduce creases in fabric and keeps your packing visually organised, as you can easily see and locate each piece of clothing.
Additionally, it claims to efficiently fill gaps by utilising every bit of available space.
While it might work for lightweight summer clothes, it’s certainly not ideal for bulkier or mixed outfits
Yasmin Harisha
A popular twist on the hack suggests laying rolled clothes horizontally (packing from the side of the suitcase rather than the bottom) instead of vertically.
While this might work for thinner items like T-shirts and shorts, it becomes far less effective when packing bulkier clothes.
In my experience, thicker items like jumpers and jeans took up most of the suitcase when laid horizontally, leaving little room for anything else.
As a result, I could only half-pack my suitcase, making the hack impractical for trips requiring varied clothing.
Ultimately, I found this variation more effort than it’s worth, earning it a low mark.
While it might work for lightweight summer clothes, it’s certainly not ideal for bulkier or mixed outfits.
Holiday packing tips
Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday.
1. Write a list
Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase.
Or for complete ease, try Google’s AI app – Gemini – which will create a list for you and help you not over pack.
2. Involve your kids
Jemma said: “My girls are getting older, they’re 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say ‘this is what you need’ and they follow the list.
“And then I give them a rucksack each – and say to them ‘you can have whatever you want in there as long as it’s not liquid’, and they can take that on the plane. And that’s their ‘home away from home’ items.”
3. Try a hack or two
She said: “I think they all work, but for different reasons – and you’ve just got to pick the right one for your trip.
“Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you’re trying to get a lot of items into your case, it’s a space saver.
“Packing cubes are great – for example, I’m going on holiday with my three kids and we’re all using the same suitcase for our clothes.
“These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked.
“I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we’ve arrived.”
4. Decant beauty products
Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets – which are much lighter and smaller.
Or, if you’ll be popping to the shops when you’re abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive.
5. Get organised before you come home
Jemma said: “When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes.
“Also pack it in some form of order – so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person.
“Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don’t leave it.”
The vertical rolling method
Rating: 2/5
This method is quite similar to the previous hack but slightly more refined – and feels like one that’s been passed down through generations long before the days of social media.
Instead of laying the rolled cylinders horizontally, the hack suggests packing them vertically.
I found this approach to be much more effective, as it allowed for better organisation and made use of the suitcase’s height.
However, despite its advantages, I was still left with a pair of shorts that didn’t quite fit, and closing the suitcase turned into a struggle.
I even had to sit on it to get it zipped up, with my belt awkwardly squeezed in at the last minute.
While it’s an improvement on the horizontal method, it still falls short for bulkier items or when you’re packing for a longer trip.
Space saving method
Rating: 2/5
This hack was the perfect complement to my vertical rolling method, helping me free up extra space in my suitcase by cleverly utilising every spare inch.
The idea is to maximise not just the space inside your suitcase but also use items like shoes and the edges of the bag.
The hack suggests using your shoes or trainers as holders for smaller items like socks and underwear.
This simple trick created just enough extra space for me to fit my pair of shorts into the remaining gaps, along with the rest of my underwear.
Another ingenious tip was to avoid rolling up your belt.
Instead, lay it flat and wrap it around the edge of the suitcase, surrounding your packed clothes.
This was such a savvy solution and made perfect sense – it’s hard to believe I hadn’t thought of it before
This hack is a no-brainer for anyone looking to optimise their packing and is definitely worth trying on your next trip.
Luggage Rules for Major Airlines
British Airways
- Cabin Baggage: 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 45 x 25 cm) and 1 personal item (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm), total weight up to 23 kg.
- Checked Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag up to 23 kg. Premium Economy, Business, and First Class allow more.
EasyJet
- Cabin Baggage: 1 small cabin bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm), no weight limit but must fit under the seat.
- Checked Baggage: Fees apply, up to 23 kg per bag. Passengers can pay for additional weight up to 32 kg.
Ryanair
- Cabin Baggage: 1 small bag (max 40 x 20 x 25 cm). Priority boarding allows an additional larger cabin bag (max 55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 10 kg).
- Checked Baggage: Fees apply, options for 10 kg or 20 kg bags.
Virgin Atlantic
- Cabin Baggage: Economy and Premium allow 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 36 x 23 cm, up to 10 kg). Upper Class allows 2 bags.
- Checked Baggage: Economy Light has no checked baggage. Economy Classic, Delight, and Premium allow at least 1 bag up to 23 kg. Upper Class allows 2 bags.
Emirates
- Cabin Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag (max 55 x 38 x 20 cm, up to 7 kg). Business and First Class allow 2 bags (total up to 12 kg).
- Checked Baggage: Economy Class varies by fare type (from 20 kg to 35 kg). Business and First Class allow up to 40 kg and 50 kg respectively.
ITV presenter set for mad dash from Epsom Derby after son qualified for US Open alongside Rory McIlroy and Co
ITV Racing pundit Jason Weaver has been given a major headache after seeing his son qualify for the US Open.
Weaver, 53, worked for the broadcaster for their coverage of Epsom last weekend and will return to viewers’ TV screens for coverage of Royal Ascot.
However, Weaver has had to undergo a mad dash to watch his son, Tyler, and fulfil his punditry duties.
It comes after English golfer Tyler qualified for the third major of the year as one of three amateurs to take five available spots in Atlanta last Monday.
And that will see him face off with the likes of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler on the green of Oakmont County Club.
The event starts on June 12 and runs through to June 15.
Proud dad and ex-jockey Weaver dashed directly over to Oakmont, PA, United States, to watch Tyler, 20, play after the Derby on Saturday.
But straight he will then fly back to the UK for ITV Ascot duties.
The famous race event begins on June 17 and runs through to June 21.
Tyler said qualifying was, “up there with my biggest achievement”.
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Meanwhile, Weaver Sr said: “I am super, super proud because I know the hard work that has been put in.
“You have to put such a shift in to reach that kind of level because it is about the physical side of things as well as the skill and it is a great achievement.
“It will be even more special with his older brother Max caddying, and Tyler has timed his qualification to perfection as far as I am concerned.
“The Oaks on Friday, the Derby on Saturday, then we fly out to Oakmont on Sunday, and return to the UK the following Sunday before heading straight to Royal Ascot.”
On playing at the US Open, Tyler added: “Playing in a major championship is a dream of mine and it still hasn’t quite sunk in that I will be teeing it up at Oakmont.
“I am extremely lucky to have the support network that I do and none of this would be possible without them.
“My family are just as excited as I am.”
Tyler is currently in the top 30 for the World Amateur Golf Rankings.
In 2023 he won the English Boys’ Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship and was the runner-up in the 2023 English Amateur.
Age you can legally leave children at home alone in England as summer holidays approach
SUMMER holidays are just around the corner, it’s best to be prepared, including knowing how long kids can stay home alone.
It can be hard for parents who are working or have errands to run during the holidays to always find care for their children.
Even nipping to the shops quickly can tough with kids, but leaving them at home could lead to trouble for the parents.
So the question is – at what age can you legally leave children at home on their own in England?
Currently, there is no law to say what age when you can leave a child on their own, but it is a criminal offence to leave a child alone if it places them at risk.
You can be fined or sent to jail if caught.
This is because it is a crime to leave a child unsupervised “in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health“.
The government recommends parents use their own judgement on how mature their child is before leaving them alone, whether it’s at home or in a car.
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) gives a more comprehensive guide.
“Every child matures differently, so it would be almost impossible to have a ‘one size fits all’ law,” it says on its website.
The NSPCC recommends children under the age of 12 are rarely mature enough to be left alone for a long period of time.
Children under 16 years of age should not be left alone in a property overnight.
In addition, babies, toddlers and very young children should never be left alone.
The NPCC’s Helen Westerman went into greater detail and said parents needed to take into consideration a couple of critical factors.
This includes how they feel about their children playing outside unsupervised, and also how their child feels about it themselves.
WHAT TO CONSIDER
HELEN has said that parents should consider these six things if they are deciding to leave their child home alone.
1. Are they prepared to be left home alone? – Think about how your child would handle an emergency situation if they are home alone. Helen says: “Think about if they can deal with risks, will they behave responsibly, will they be safe?”
2. Undertake prudent measures – Think about the key steps that you would need to take to make sure your child has everything they need, like spare keys and access to food and a bathroom.
3. Never leave babies or toddlers on their own
4. Be in the know about their unsupervised outings – When your child is out on their own, make sure you know where they are going, who they are with, what they are doing and how far they’re travelling.
5. Share essential contact info – Helen says: “Make sure they know a trusted adult’s full name and address, and have two trusted adults’ phone numbers.”
6. Prepare your child – Make sure your child knows how to handle different situations. Helen advises: “Ask them what they’d do if they hurt themselves or if a stranger knocks on the door.”
“Lots of parents will be thinking about whether it’s safe to leave their children at home safely, and if they’re old enough to leave the house unsupervised,” she told the Liverpool Echo.
“As well as determining if a child is ready to be left alone, many parents will also find balancing work with the school break quite challenging, especially considering the rising child costs and the cost of living crisis, which is placing additional strain on families.”
Helen added: “As children get older, it’s common for them to want more freedom and learn to be independent.
“This is an important part of growing up, but we know there can be a lot to think about for parents.
“As every child is different, we recommend building up their independence at their pace and checking in with them to make sure they feel safe.”
