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Win a £250 Karen Millen voucher in this week’s Fabulous competition terms and conditions

Win a £250 Karen Millen voucher (THE “PROMOTION”) ONLINE RULES:

By entering the Promotion, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (these Terms and Conditions).  Completion and submission of an entry form or e-mail will also be deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.  Promotional materials relating to the Promotion, including all information on how to enter the Promotion published in publications of the Promoter (defined below) (including social media if applicable) or on the Promoter’s websites, also form part of these Terms and Conditions.  In the event of any conflict between any terms referred to in such promotional materials and these Terms and Conditions, these Terms and Conditions take precedence.

All information submitted in connection with this Promotion will be processed in accordance with the privacy policy accessible at http://www.newsprivacy.co.uk/single/

The promoter of this Promotion is News Group Newspapers Ltd (publishers of The Sun and The Sun on Sunday) of 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF (the Promoter).

Participation in the Promotion

  1. The Promotion is only open to residents of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland only. The following individuals are not eligible to enter the Promotion: a) employees and agents of the Promoter, News Corp UK & Ireland Limited or other group companies; b) employees and agents of any organisation directly connected with the operation or fulfilment of the Promotion (including third party promotional partners) and their respective associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies; c) the immediate families and household members of all such employees and agents referred to in (b) and (c); and d) individuals under 18 years of age.  
  1. The Promotion starts at 00.01am (UK time) on June 8, 2025 and closes at 11.59pm (UK time) on June 21, 2025 (the Promotion Period). Any entries received outside the Promotion Period will be void. 
  2. Participants may make a maximum of one entry per person. Bulk, automatically generated or third party entries are void. 
  3. To enter you must complete and submit the entry form available at Fabulousmag.co.uk

Winners and Prizes 

  1. There will be 2 winners. One prize per winner.
  2. The winners will be selected at random from all valid entries for this Promotion received during the Promotion Period by a computer process that produces verifiably random results. The winners will be the first valid entry selected at random by the Promoter. There will be no prizes for any other entrants. 
  3. The prize is a £250 voucher for Karenmillen.com.
  4. The prize is subject to the terms and conditions of Karen Millen which can be found at Karenmillen.com and their privacy policy will apply to the processing of your personal information.
  5. Prize is as stated and are non-exchangeable and non-transferable.  There is no cash or other alternative to the prize in whole or in part. 
  6. The winners are responsible for paying all associated costs that are not specifically stated in any Promotional materials or these Terms and Conditions, including (where applicable) transport, accommodation, meal costs, spending money, insurance and all other incidentals. Winners are also personally responsible for any personal or incidental expenses and any VAT, national and/or local tax liabilities incurred in claiming or using the prize. By participating in the Promotion, participants agree that the prize is awarded on an “as is” basis, and that neither the Promoter nor any of its subsidiary or affiliated companies, make any guarantees, representations or warranties of any nature with respect to the prize. 
  7. In the event that, for reasons beyond the Promoter’s reasonable control, the Promoter is unable to award the prize as described in these Terms and Conditions, the Promoter reserves the right to award a prize of a similar nature and an equivalent value, or at its sole discretion, the cash value of the prize. The Promoter also reserves the right to award a prize of a similar nature and an equivalent value, or at its sole discretion, the cash value of the prize if in its reasonable discretion it is appropriate to do so.  
  8. The Promoter, its affiliates, and Karenmillen.com may amend or withdraw any element of a competition, prize draw, vote or poll for reasons beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to the unavailability of the vote, poll, competition or prize draw entry platform before the closing date, or for strike, lock-out, labour dispute, illness, act of God, natural disaster, adverse weather conditions, war, riot, civil commotion, accident, public health concern in relation to potential infection, epidemic or pandemic, malicious damage, fire, flood and/or storm, compliance with law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, breakdown of plant, machinery or transportation.  The Promoter, its affiliates, and Karen Millen are not responsible for any loss or damage caused to you as a result of any of these occurrences. No compensation will be made available in these circumstances. 

Winner Announcement and claiming of prize 

  1. Winners will be notified by email or phone or using the other contact details provided to the Promoter within 30 days after the end of the Promotion Period. All reasonable endeavours will be made to contact the winners during the specified time.  If a winner cannot be contacted or is not available, the Promoter reserves the right to re-draw another winner from the valid/correct entries that were received during the Promotion Period. Winners may be required to submit valid identification before receiving their prize.  
  2. Winners will be required to confirm acceptance of the applicable prize within 14 days of having been notified. If a winner has not claimed their prize by the date specified or the winner refuses or is unable to provide an eligible postal address for receipt of their prize, the Promoter reserves the right to award the prize to another participant. 
  3. The prize will be delivered within a reasonable time and by no later than 28 days after the prize has been accepted.  
  4. The Promoter proposes to make available a list of the winners, subject to any objections from the relevant individual. For a copy of the list, please send a stamped self-addressed envelope by no later than 28 days after the end of the Promotion Period to News UK, Promotions Department, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF stating for which Promotion you would like winners’ details.  If winners object to this information being made available, they should inform the Promoter at the earliest opportunity using email help@thesun.co.uk.  Winners acknowledge that the Promoter may still be required to share their details with the Advertising Standards Authority or other regulators. 

Data Protection and Publicity 

  1. The Promoter will collect and process participants’ personal information in accordance with the privacy policy at http://www.newsprivacy.co.uk/single/. The information provided may be shared with the Promoter’s agents, affiliates and, if applicable, any third party prize provider (including those outside the UK/European Economic Area) who will process such information in accordance with their own privacy policy. Information provided by participants will only be used for the purpose of conducting this Promotion (including for prizes to be delivered) and other purposes as may be specified or consented to at the time of entry or on promotional materials. If participants do not provide any of the mandatory information requested when participating in the Promotion, their entry will be void.  
  2. The Promoter is required to either publish or make available information that indicates a valid award took place. As such, the Promoter will send the surname and county of major prize winners to anyone that contacts the Promoter at the address given above by no later than 28 days after the end of the Promotion Period. 
  3. If winners object to any or all of their surname, county and winning entry being published or made available, they should contact the Promoter at the address given above. In such circumstances, the Promoter must still provide the information and winning entry to competent authorities, including the Advertising Standard Authority, on request. 

General 

  1. The Promoter’s decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into.
  2. The Promoter reserves the right to require the participants to prove that they are eligible.  If a winner is found to be ineligible, the Promoter reserves the right to award their prize to another participant and to require the return of any prize already awarded. 
  3. The provision of the prize does not imply endorsement by the Promoter of John Lewis & Partners any other third parties concerned in any way with the Promotion. Any complaints or queries relating to the use of the prize should be directed to John Lewis & Partners.
  4. Unless otherwise stated in the promotional materials, this Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, the manufacturer or service provider of the relevant prize. You are providing your information to the Promoter and not to the manufacturer or service provider of the relevant prize (although, if you win, your details may be disclosed to the prize provider in order to provide you with the prize).
  5. Entrants must not do anything illegal and/or dangerous and/or that would put themselves or others at any risk.  Save where it has been negligent, the Promoter will not be responsible for any damage, loss or injury resulting from participants’ entry into the Promotion or their acceptance and/or use of the prize, or for technical, hardware or software failures, lost, faulty or unavailable network connections or difficulties of any kind that may limit or prohibit participant’s ability to participate in the Promotion.  The Promoter will not be responsible for any lost, damaged, defaced, incomplete, illegible or otherwise unreadable entries.  Proof of posting is not proof of receipt by the Promoter of any entries.  Without prejudice to an entrant’s statutory rights and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the Promoter, its agents or distributors will not be responsible or liable to compensate the winner or accept any liability for any loss, damage, personal injury or death occurring as a result of taking up a prize. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall in any way limit or exclude the Promoter’s liability for fraudulent misrepresentation, death or personal injury caused by its negligence or for any other matter where liability may not be limited as a matter of law. 
  6. The Promoter reserves the right at any time to cancel, modify or supersede the Promotion (including altering prizes) if, in its reasonable discretion, it becomes necessary to do so. In the event of a printing or other error resulting in there being more winners than prizes for the Promotion, the Promoter reserves the right to (a) declare as void any claims or entries resulting from such printing or other error; and/or (b) allocate the available prize(s) through a further draw or to divide the prize(s) or the value of the prize(s) between the winners of the Promotion.
  7. Any participant who enters or attempts to enter the Promotion in a manner, which in the Promoter’s reasonable opinion is contrary to these Terms and Conditions or by its nature is unjust to other entrants (including tampering with the operation of the Promotion, cheating, hacking, deception or any other unfair playing practices such as intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other participants or the Promoter and/or any of its agents or representatives) may be rejected from the Promotion at the Promoter’s sole discretion. Furthermore, where such actions have significantly impaired the Promotion, the Promoter may, at its sole discretion, add further stages to the Promotion as it deems reasonably necessary in order to resolve any problems arising from such actions.
  8. The Promoter reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions in its reasonable discretion. Any amendments will be published on the Promoter’s website.
  9. These Terms and Conditions are governed by English law. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute or claim arising in association with the Promotion or these Terms and Conditions.

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The easy way to stop flies coming into your home and dying on your windowsill this summer using a £1 seasoning buy

FLIES are a common pest in the summer.

And although they are harmless, they are annoying to deal with when all you want to do is sit down and relax in the summer heat.

Close-up of a housefly on a window sill.
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Here’s how to keep flies out of the home this summer[/caption]

While we often open the windows or doors in the summer to keep us cool, flies also have the same idea.

The reason we see an influx in the heat is because they too are trying to get out of the sun’s rays.

This can often lead to flies buzzing around the home before eventually falling dead and creating a mess on your windowsill.

Thankfully, an expert has shared a simple way to keep them away for good.

While commercial fly sprays are convenient, they contain toxic chemicals that can pollute your home and be poisonous to breathe in.

This might lead you to try a more natural method to keep them away.

Andre Kazimierski, a cleaning expert from Sophia’s Cleaning, and has shared how you can easily keep flies away without spraying chemicals using a kitchen staple.

He revealed some cayenne pepper, which many will already have in their seasoning drawer is all you need.

He said: “Mix cayenne pepper with a cup of water to make a simple spray that repels common fruit flies.

To be exact, mix one tablespoon of cayenne pepper in two cups of hot water.”

 It may sound odd, but flies rely on their sense of smell to find food and to navigate their surroundings.

However, cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which has an incredibly strong smell and is also spicy so will really irritate flies senses. 

Not only do flies find cayenne pepper uncomfortable, but it makes them less interested in lingering about as it will mask the smell of food that attracts them to homes.

To keep flies away with the DIY solution, you will need to boil 475ml of water in a kettle, then pour the water into a bowl.

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IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know.

Hornets and wasps – hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay.

Moths – acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent.

Flying ants – herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents.

Mosquitoes – plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass.

Add one or two tablespoons of cayenne pepper to the bowl and give it a good stir. 

Wait for the water to cool down before placing it into an empty spray bottle.

You can usually buy spray bottles in the cleaning section of most supermarkets but pound shops, garden centres and hardware stores will also sell them. 

Spray the solution around windows, doorways, kitchen and anywhere else flies are known buzz about. 

Flies will naturally stay far away from the spicy scent so your home is more likely to stay insect free throughout the summer. 

Cayenne pepper can travel in the air after spraying and get into pets eyes so generally should not be used if you have a cat or dog. 

You can purchase a container of the seasoning for as little as £1 in Tesco.

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Win a copy of The Favourite by Fran Littlewood in this week’s Fabulous book competition terms and conditions

T&CS

  1. Open to United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland residents aged 18 or over only, except employees of the Promoter, News Corp UK & Ireland Limited, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies, their families, agents or any other person(s) connected with the competition, including third party promotional partners.
  2. Competition closes at 11.59pm on June 21, 2025 (the “Closing Date”). Entries received after the Closing Date will not be counted.
  3. One entry per person. Bulk, automatically generated or third party entries are void.
  4. To enter you must click the ‘click to enter’ link on The Favourite page before the Closing Date.
  5. There will be 10 winners.
  6. The winners will be selected at random from all valid entries for this competition received before the Closing Date.
  7. Winners will be notified by email or phone or using the other contact details provided by the winner within fourteen days after the Closing Date. All reasonable endeavours will be made to contact the winner during the specified time. If a winner cannot be contacted or is not available, the Promoter reserves the right to re-draw another winner from the valid/correct entries that were received before the Closing Date.
  8. The prize is a copy of The Favourite in hardcover, paperback or e-book format, at the discretion of the Promoter.
  9. The prize is non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives to the prize in whole or in part.
  10. The promoter of this competition is News Group Newspapers Ltd (publishers of The Sun) (the “Promoter”).
  11. General terms and conditions for competitions apply*.

*GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COMPETITIONS

  1. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.
  2. The winner is responsible for ensuring they are able to accept the prize as set out and in accordance with these terms and conditions, in the event they are unable to do so then the Promoter reserves the right to redraw the prize.
  3. Entry is free but entrants should be aware that they may be subject to data charges depending on their own individual arrangements for Internet access if entry is online or by email.
  4. An eligible entrant must be an individual, must enter on their own behalf, and must submit an entry in the form requested by the Promoter under this promotion including their name, address and e-mail address.
  5. By entering, all eligible entrants agree to abide by each and all these terms and conditions. Misrepresentative or fraudulent entries will invalidate an entry. Where a competition involves a voting process: offering or receiving any incentive for voting is not permitted and will invalidate the vote, and may disqualify the recipient of the vote. The Promoter reserves the right, with or without cause, to exclude entrants and withhold prizes for violating any of these terms and conditions. The Promoter reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions. Any amendments will be published on the Promoter’s website (the “Website”).
  6. The Promoter reserves the right to publish entries (including parts of entries) other than the winning entry and publication does not necessarily mean the entrant has won a prize.
  7. Entrants will retain copyright in their submitted entries, however, by entering, all entrants licence the Promoter a worldwide royalty-free perpetual licence to edit, publish and use each entry in any and all media (including print and online) for publicity and news purposes. The Promoter reserves the right to publish entries (including parts of entries) although publication does not necessarily mean the entrant has won a prize.
  8. There is no cash or other alternative to the prize stated and the prize is not transferable and no part or parts of the prize may be substituted for other benefits, items or additions.
  9. Winners may be required to submit valid identification before receiving their prize.
  10. The Promoter’s decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into.
  11. The Promoter will not be liable for technical, hardware, or software failures of any kind or lost or unavailable network connections that may limit or prohibit an eligible entrant’s ability to participate in the competition. Other than death or personal injury arising from the acts or omissions of the Promoter or its employees, the Promoter will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the winner’s (or their guest’s) enjoyment of the prize.
  12. By entering, any subsequent prize winners agree to allow the free use of their names, photographs and general locations for publicity and news purposes during this and future promotions by the Promoter or any associated or subsidiary company of News Corp UK & Ireland Limited.
  13. Uses of personal data received by the Promoter in the course of the promotion are subject to the privacy policy found on the Website. Winners’ names may be published on the Website.
  14. Completion and submission of a registration slip or e-mail will be deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  15. The Promoter reserves the right at any time to cancel, modify or supersede the competition (including altering prizes) if, in our sole discretion, a competition is not capable of being conducted as specified. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal value in the event that circumstances beyond their control make this unavoidable.
  16. For a list of winners please send a stamped envelope to News UK, Competitions Department, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF stating for which competition you would like winners’ details.
  17. Competition rules published in publications of the Promoter (including social media if applicable) or on the Website form part of these rules.

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Epsom Derby punters threatened with £100 on-the-spot fines under new rules

PUNTERS going to Saturday’s Epsom Derby have been threatened with £100 on-the-spot fines.

A new council order issued in time for the world’s most famous Flat race will aim to crack down on anti-social behaviour.

Three men in top hats and suits enjoy drinks at a racetrack.
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Misbehaving punters could be hit with £100 on-the-spot fines at this year’s Epsom Derby[/caption]

A public space protection order (PSPO) has been brought in by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council.

It could last up to three years and ties in with the council’s efforts to clamp down on rowdy behaviour during the two-day meeting.

The order applies to anyone harassing or threatening others, or continuing to drink alcohol after being ordered to stop by a police officer, community support officer or council officer.

The order was voted in by the council last month.

It came as one councillor claimed locals were thinking of leaving the area on account of the allegedly ‘intimidating’ behaviour during Derby weekend.

Shanice Goldman, chair of the crime and disorder committee, said: “The PSPO is a new tool specifically for the Epsom & Ewell area which will allow police and appropriate council staff to address anti-social behaviour effectively, without immediately resorting to arrests.

“I hope this order will ensure a more enjoyable experience for everyone on the day, as well as a safer environment in the borough.”

Tens of thousands of racegoers are expected to descend on the Downs on Friday and Saturday.

The Derby, which has been run since 1780, has an enormous prize pool of £1.5million, with the winner picking up £900,000.

It is one of the most prestigious races run anywhere in the world and its list of winners includes the legendary Shergar.

Iconic Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien and Southampton boy Charlie Appleby have the joint-favourites this year in the shape of Delacroix and 1,000 Guineas winner Ruling Court.

However, one of O’Brien’s three runners got a nightmare stall in Wednesday’s draw – read Templegate’s reaction to it here.

This is far from the first time a local authority has attempted a crackdown on behaviour during race week.

In Cheltenham for the jumps festival the council brought in special paint that caused pee to splash back on anyone urinating in public in what was called a ‘war on wee‘.

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Manny Pacquiao could not stop crying after announcing retirement as legend, 46, prepares for controversial comeback

MANNY PACQUIAO could not stop crying after failing to cope with being a retired boxer.

The Filipino great hung up his gloves in August 2021 following defeat to Yordenis Ugas.

Manny Pacquiao wipes his eye after a boxing match.
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Manny Pacquiao could not stop crying after retiring from boxing[/caption]

But after a failed presidential campaign in the Philippines and a couple of exhibition bouts – Pacquiao is returning.

And PacMan – who won honours in EIGHT divisions – opened up on his emotional struggles after retiring from the sport.

He said: “That moment when I announced I was hanging up my gloves four years ago, I was so sad.

“I couldn’t avoid the tears coming out of my eyes. I really missed boxing.

“For however many months, I was like, I’m not a boxer anymore?'”

Pacquiao was beaten in the 2022 presidential election and then failed in a bid for a second run as a senator this year.

So he is now fully focusing on boxing after juggling pugilism with politics throughout his career and retirement.

Pacquiao said: “Right now, the book of politics is closed. It’s not even in my mind. I’m focusing on my career as a boxer again.

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“I can still do my job in boxing. I’m not done yet. The fire, the determination, the eagerness to train and work hard, it’s still there. It’s amazing.”

Pacquiao faced Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in a 2022 exhibition in the first sign he was making a comeback.

He then returned last July for another exhibition, against Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo.

And despite not winning since 2019 – SIX YEARS AGO– talks were ongoing behind the scenes for a world title shot.

Before long, it was announced that Pacquiao, at 46, will challenge for Mario Barrios’ WBC welterweight title.

Per WBC rules, a contender must be ranked within their top 15 in order to be eligible for a championship bout.

So it came as little surprise when Pacquiao sneaked back into the WBC’s top five in mid May – despite his absence from the ring.

Boxing match graphic comparing Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios' stats.

Boxing’s oldest world champ of all time is Bernard Hopkins, who won a world title aged 49.

And Pacquiao said: “It would mean a lot for me to become world champion again.

“Manny Pacquiao is always giving surprises to the fans. That’s my passion and it’s really important to me.

“I want everyone to be happy with this fight. My goal is to leave a legacy to the boxing fans.

“I want to inspire the young generation who are dreaming of becoming a champion.

“July 19 is gonna be a lot of action. There’s a lot of great fights on this card.

“I know what Barrios is capable of and I know that we can entertain the fans.”

Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios at a press conference.
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Pacquiao challenges for Mario Barrios WBC welterweight world title[/caption]

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