A HEARTBROKEN mum is mourning her “beautiful baby girl” who died in a “freak accident” at her primary school.

Olivia-Grace Huxter, eight, suffered a “traumatic event” at the 99-pupil village school and later died in hospital.

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Oliva-Grace Huxter tragically died following a ‘freak accident’ in the village of Ferndale[/caption]

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Cops are awaiting the results of a post mortem examination[/caption]

She had travelled three miles from her home in Ferndale, Rhondda, to the mountainside Penrhys Primary School where the tragedy happened on Wednesday.

Police are not revealing how she died until the results of a post mortem examination but a family member described it as a “freak accident” at the village school.

Her devastated mum Melanie said: “My beautiful beautiful baby girl, I can’t eat, I can’t sleep without you.

“I’m so grateful I was able to hold you and sing you to sleep one last time with your favourite bedtime song.

“You were wanted, admired and absolutely adored by everyone lucky enough to have known you.

“I don’t know what life will look like now. I love you to the moon and back…twice.”

Another family member said there had been a “freak accident” in the school which led to the tragedy but no one was to blame.

She said: “We as a family wanted to thank you all for your kind messages and love. We’re devastated and trying to come to terms with what has happened.

“We wanted people to know there was no fault and it was a freak accident.”

South Wales Police said they had been called to the school but there were no suspicious circumstances and investigation on behalf of the coroner was under way.

Penrhys Primary School shut to all pupil following the event but said it was reopening this morning.

In a post on the school’s Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon the head teacher thanked parents for their messages of support and confirmed the school would be closed after the tragedy.

It said: “Due to the traumatic event that happened at our lovely school this afternoon we will be closed for all children tomorrow.
“School will be open for children and staff again on Friday.”

Local councillor for Tylorstown and Ynyshir Julie Edwards said the matter was being investigated by South Wales Police and urged residents to not speculate to stop misinformation spreading.

A spokesman for South Wales Police said: “South Wales Police is investigating the sudden death of an eight-year-old girl in Ferndale.

“Emergency services were called to Penrhys Primary School in Ferndale just after 2pm on Wednesday, October 8, to reports of a medical episode. The girl was taken to hospital where she later died.

“There are no suspicious circumstances and an investigation on behalf of the coroner is now under way.”

Cllr Julie Edwards posted the following statement on social media: “I’ve been made aware of a tragic incident which occurred in Penrhys on Wednesday.

“South Wales Police are fully investigating the matter and more details will be released shortly.”

MANCHESTER UNITED have asked fans whether they would be willing to pay more than FOUR TIMES as much for a season ticket at a new stadium than what they currently pay at Old Trafford.

Red Devils chiefs are pressing ahead with plans for a stunning new £2billion stadium, which aims to be completed by 2030 and seat 100,000 fans.

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Man Utd chiefs have launched a fan survey about their plans for the new stadium[/caption]

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Fans were asked if they would be willing to pay more than four times as much for a season ticket than at Old Trafford currently[/caption]

As part of their steps towards the new stadium, the club has emailed season-ticket holders and members to gauge opinion on some of the plans.

The survey – sent to members, season ticket holders, and executive club members – is the biggest fan research initiative conducted as part of the project so far.

It was revealed yesterday how United are looking to become the first European side to introduce seat licences – an American concept allowing fans to buy a specific seat for a set period of time.

Under a personal seat licence (PSL), a fan who buys a licence would still pay separately for a season ticket but retain the option to sell the licence to someone else if they choose not to renew their tickets.

However, it was also indicated that fans could be asked to pay as much as £4,830 for a season ticket in the lower tier of the new Sir Alex Ferguson Stand.

That figure is more than four times the amount of the most expensive season ticket for the 2025/26 season, which stands at £1,121.

Meanwhile, the cost of the cheapest season ticket available in the upper-tier corner near the East Stand would cost £570, which is £38 less than the cheapest adult season ticket currently available.

Indicative prices at “Executive Club” level go all the way up to a staggering £424,800 a season for a 16-person private box.

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As reported by The Times, United also appear to be eyeing a “Tunnel Club” feature, like one introduced by rivals Manchester City at the Etihad in 2017, for a cost of up to £26,550 per person.

United insist “no pricing decisions have been made” on the costs listed in the survey, which added: “We want to keep our cheapest tickets at widely-accessible levels.

“To do this we must develop the best and most premium options in the market to subsidise lower-cost tickets.”

They add the wide range of pricing options represents best practice for “exploring the possibility of personal seat licences” which could form part of the “major investment” required to build a new stadium.

United told SunSport: “We will also test demands at much lower price points, including some lower than current levels.” 

Last year, 52 per cent of United fans surveyed supported the building of a new stadium, while 31 per cent supported refurbishing the existing Old Trafford.

ON AVERAGE, brides in the UK spend between £1,300 and £1,500 on their wedding dress, with some designers even charging upwards of £10,000 for their gowns.

However, instead of forking out thousands for a designer option, many brides are finding the dress of their dreams on Shein for a fraction of the price.

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Bride Laura has left people with their jaws on the floor with her incredibly cheap wedding outfit[/caption]

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Raving over the affordable finds, the gorgeous bride said that Shein was ”ideal for any 2026 brides on a budget”[/caption]

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To complete the fabulous ensemble, the London-based bride also ordered a pair of chic and dainty pearl earrings which cost her less than a quid[/caption]

Bride-to-be Sophie Cook, for example, found a stunning dress from the Chinese marketplace for just £40.

Meanwhile, another lucky lady spotted a jaw-dropping dress being priced at a cool £13.77, thanks to a mega 66% discount at the fast fashion giant. 

Now, another bride, Laura Millan, has left people with their jaws on the floor with her incredibly cheap wedding outfit, which included a white gown for a mere £22.

The stunning bride took to TikTok to share snaps of the big day where she looked like a real-life princess in the figure-hugging gown.

In addition to her dress, Laura also snapped up a veil for £2.87, a breathtaking bouquet for £8.87 and a pair of gorgeous heels with pearl detailing for just under £15.

The stunning footwear, she added in the video, was so ”comfy” that she was even able to sprint ”to catch the Uber”.

To complete the fabulous ensemble, the London-based bride also ordered a pair of chic and dainty pearl earrings.

The jewellery, which set her back just 95p, truly complimented the wedding outfit and made Laura ”look a million bucks”, fans said.

Raving over the affordable finds, the gorgeous bride said that Shein was ”ideal for any 2026 brides on a budget”.

”It’s exactly what I wanted. To me the materials weren’t as important as the memories made.”

According to the TikToker, who posts under the username @themrsmillan, the off-the-shoulder dress was ”true to size and good quality”.

The 32-year-old and her hubby Levi, 36, also had a rather unconventional plan for the day, as they had their first dance as a married couple at an Oasis gig later that day at Wembley Stadium.

“I wanted something quick and easy which I wouldn’t mind getting ruined if I wore it to Oasis.”

The couple tied the knot at Camden Town Hall, in North London, in a 15-minute ceremony. 

After grabbing drinks at an Irish bar and breakfast at a chicken restaurant, they changed out of their wedding attire before catching a Tube to the concert, the final one of the UK leg of the Live Forever band’s reunion tour. 

Laura said: “When we met three years ago, we talked about how much we love Oasis and said Cigarettes and Alcohol would be our funeral song.

“Our son was born to the song. 

“And at the concert, it felt like our first dance.” 

‘I’d assume you spent hundreds on your outfit’

The gorgeous wedding look has taken the internet by storm, winning Laura close to a whopping 175k views in just one day, with dozens flocking to comments.

One person said: ”And here’s how you can look expensive and luxurious without spending a lot of money. it’s important how to express style.”

Another agreed, writing: ”A marriage is about two people who are in love and nothing matters but the two of you, not a whole day spending 50k.”

”You made that budget look a million bucks,” a third chimed in.

”If you never said [the prices], I’d assume you spent hundreds on your outfit. absolutely stunning,” someone else commented.

MANCHESTER UNITED’S home kit for the 2026-27 season will reportedly pay tribute to their iconic shirts from the 1970s after three jerseys were leaked online.

The 70s weren’t the most successful period in United’s history but they did bring eye-catching kits .

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Manchester United’s 2026-27 kit will reportedly pay tribute to their iconic 1970s shirts[/caption]

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The away kit leaks claim it will feature a blue and red colour scheme[/caption]

Some fans will remember the team lifting the FA Cup in 1977 under Tommy Docherty in a V-neck shirt with a red and white pattern on the collar and sleeves.

According to Footy Headlines, United will make a nod to those popular designs from manufacturer Admiral between 1975 and 1980 for next season’s kits.

The leak claims the 2026-27 Adidas kit will feature the same collar and cuff design in a bid to capture the “vintage charm” from that era.

The away and third kits have also reportedly been leaked and some supporters will be pleased about the prospect of the club’s “lucky blue” returning.

The leak claims the away shirt will be dark blue and red, a popular design colour that was last seen in the 2016-17 season.

We also saw the same colours incorporated in away kit designs during the 1980s – particularly between 1985 and 1988.

A third kit is also shown in the leak, using colours of off white, dark green and maroon.

United used a similar colour scheme for their away kit during the 2023-24 season.

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Some fans have been reacting to the designs on social media but there was a mixed reception.

One said: “This is awesome but stop with the collars, they’re so uncomfortable.”

Another added: “Red and white is the way a United shirt always should be. Red and black doesn’t look as clean or nice so I’m happy we’re bringing back red and white.”

However, a third wrote: “Always paying homage to old things can we start with new ideas?”

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United’s third kit will reportedly use similar colours to their dark green 2023-24 shirt[/caption]

Some pointed out that the designs were an ominous sign for the current team amid their struggles under Ruben Amorim given that United were relegated in the 1970s.

One added: “I’d say the 70s was one of the least iconic eras in Utd’s history.”

And another said: “Wasn’t it the 70s where we got relegated…”

United are currently playing in a primarily red home shirt with black strips on the shoulders – but it hasn’t helped the club’s fortunes on the pitch.

The Red Devils are 10th in the table after three wins, one draw and three defeats in the Premier League this season.

They travel to champions Liverpool after the international break, hoping to secure back-to-back wins after beating Sunderland 2-0 last time out.

SPAIN is braced for Storm Alice today just hours after horror flooding wreaked havoc in the country’s holiday hotspots.

A red warning has been issued with officials cautioning residents to avoid driving as treacherous weather tears through the region.

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The alert – in place from 10am today until midnight – affects locals on the southern coast of Alicante and in some areas of Murcia, including Campo de Cartagena and Mazarrón.

Torrential showers have already caused chaos in holiday hotspot Ibiza and Cartagena with flash flooding reported across parts of the regions.

Spain‘s weather forecaster AEMET warned of “extraordinary danger” and urged residents to take extra caution when venturing outside.

Shocking footage shows roads turned into fast-flowing rivers after storms plunged the tarmac underwater.

Alicante’s fire service said they carried out 31 emergency operations over the course of a day – pulling obstacles out of water-logged roads.

Classes have been put on hold in the Levante region as locals brace for the worst of Storm Alice.

While 142 incidents were recorded across Murcia this morning because of the blizzard.

Emergency services received a staggering 161 calls overnight requesting urgent help clearing the floods.

Firefighters, police and other emergency crew remain on high alert after an elderly resident in the Murcian district of Los Dolores suffered minor injuries from a collapsed roof.

Emergency services in holiday hotspot Ibiza are braced for a busy few days as the area was put on orange alert for rain and storms.

The biblical downpours have ravaged the country over the last month.

Just yesterday, authorities warned of “extraordinary danger” as flash floods erupted across Valencia.

Rain is expected to pummel the region with 250 millimetres of water due by Sunday.

It comes just days after the region was placed on red alert as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urged locals to follow guidance issued by emergency services in a bid to avoid last year’s devastation.

The horrific 2024 floods caused the deaths of about 232 people and ransacked Valencia’s communities.

Sánchez previously called for locals to take “great caution” in the face of the heavy rains.

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Spain braces for brunt of Storm Alice today[/caption]

He said on X: “Let us follow the instructions of the civil protection agency and the emergency services at all times.”

Last month, heartstopping clips of Tarragona showed broken trees and upturned cars as the brutal water tore through towns.

Video also showed motorists stuck inside their vehicles waiting to be rescued.

Authorities quickly labelled streets “death traps” and urged residents to remain at home as much as possible.

Storm Alice is a DANA – which stands for “Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos,” or “isolated depression at high altitudes”.

The “cold drop” phenomenon occurs when more warm and moist Mediterranean air than usual is sucked high into the atmosphere after a cold system hits the country.

The temperature difference between the cold air aloft and the warm surface air creates instability, leading to rapid uplift of warm, moist air and the formation of intense thunderstorms.

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Water raged through roads[/caption]

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CELEBRITY Traitors star Clare Balding has already figured out “world’s worst traitor” Alan Carr’s game plan

Last night fans watched as Alan, 49, committed the first murder in plain sight – but it looks like someone is already on to him.

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Celebrity Traitors star Clare Balding has rumbled Alan Carr as a Traitor[/caption]

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Last night Traitors fans watched Alan being tasked with committing the first murder[/caption]

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The comedian was then seen murdering Paloma[/caption]

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The comedian was chosen to be a Traitor alongside Jonathan Ross and Cat Burns during Wednesday’s first episode.

However, despite Crufts presenter Clare, 54, not knowing this, it looks like she has rumbled him.

It came after it was revealed that Paloma Faith was the first person to be murdered – despite her being Alan’s good friend.

In last night’s The Traitors, Clare was seen discussing who she thinks could be a Traitor, and Alan was top of her list.

Speaking to the camera, the presenter said: “Taking out someone as big and loud and wonderful as Paloma, that’s a bold move.

“And obviously, Paloma and Alan, I mean, they are like best mates. But could it be Alan?

“Could Alan have actually done in Paloma, straight off, sent her home, knowing that nobody would ever think he would do that?”

FIRST MURDER

Last night, viewers watched Alan murder his mate Paloma in plain sight – that no one saw coming

It came after the three Traitors were tasked with committing their first murder in plain sight, and Alan was the one who had to do the dastardly deed.

He had to touch the black lily and then touch his victim’s face to make it clear who he was murdering.

After wondering around in a mild panic, he eventually headed into the kitchen with his friend Paloma and actress Ruth Codd.

He committed the deadly act before heading down to the fire outside with other celebrities.

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However, Alan shocked fans when he winked at fellow Traitor Jonathan to let him know he had committed the murder.

Viewers of the show have already had their doubts so far about the comedian’s ability as a traitor – and this wink cemented this.

Fans took to X to share their shock at Alan’s wink and ‘it’s done’ statement.

One person penned: “Oh wow, Alan has to be the worst traitor to have ever existed.” 

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Paloma was later seen being buried alive after she was murdered[/caption]

BURIED ALIVE

Meanwhile, later in the turret, Jonathan and Cat asked him who he had chosen, and Alan revealed he had been forced to pick his friend Paloma.

After committing the murder, all the celebrities turned up to breakfast, before Claudia arrived and told them to get ready for a funeral.

The celebrities than joined the procession before arriving at three coffins.

They were then given clues to work out which three celebrities the Traitors had put in the coffins.

It ended up being Lucy Beaumont, Paloma and Niko Omilana.

Claudia then walked the line and dramatically closed the lid on Paloma, leaving the remaining celebrities absolutely gobsmacked.

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Alan was chosen to be a Traitor during the first episode on Wednesday night[/caption]