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ADMIRALTY HOUSE (1.55 Taunton)

He stayed on well into a big-priced third at Haydock last time and has had a little nudge down the weights.

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SOCIALISER (2.10 Market Rasen)

He switches to fences after a couple of quiet hurdles runs and should improve for in-form trainer Jamie Snowden. 

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He can bounce back from a blip at Windsor last time for Venetia Williams who continues in good form.

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EATING fish can keep you young, according to a study that found Omega-3 has anti-ageing effects.

But combined with two other free hacks, it works even better.

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A trial found that over-70s who consumed at least one gram of Omega-3 per day had a biological age four months lower after three years.

Experts from the University of Zurich believe it protects against DNA damage that accumulates over time.

Omega-3s are fatty acids that help to build and supply energy to cells inside the body, particularly in the brain and eyes.

We cannot make them naturally and must get them from our diet – fish, walnuts and flaxseed are the best sources.

One gram is about equal to one cod liver oil supplement or a 100g serving of fish like salmon, mackerel or tuna.

The trial analysed its effects on 777 people over the age of 70 in Switzerland.

Writing in the journal Nature Aging, study author Professor Heike Bischoff-Ferrari said: “Our trial indicates a small protective effect of Omega-3 treatment on slowing biological aging over three years.”

The team found that Omega-3 consumption moderately slowed biological aging by up to four months but combining it with vitamin D and exercise, it worked even better.

Prof Bischoff-Ferrari said Omega-3 reduced biological age on three out of four “body clock” measures.

But it worked on the fourth measure when combined with exercise and vitamin D.

These three interventions together had the biggest impact on lowering cancer risk and preventing frailty over three years.

Each intervention works through different but related mechanisms, and when combined, they reinforce each other, creating a stronger overall effect, the authors suggest.

Vitamin D is made by the body in response to sunlight, and helps to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

Exercise, meanwhile, has long been shown to have longevity purposes, reducing the risk of death from all causes.

The study had trialled an exercise programme of three half-hour home workouts a week.

Vitamin D is easy to obtain by getting outdoors and having skin exposed to sunlight. But it means some people, such as those in residential care homes, are at risk of deficiency.

But nevertheless, the Government advises everyone takes a vitamin D supplement containing 10 micrograms in autumn and winter.

Oily fish like salmon once again come top of the food list – these contain vitamin D.

Other food sources are red meat, egg yolks and some fortified foods like breakfast cereals.

Dr Mary Ni Lochlann, an ageing expert at King’s College London, was not part of the study but said: “It’s exciting to see these results.  

“While the study was focused on healthy and active older adults, and led to a relatively small improvement, it adds to the growing evidence that these simple and fairly low-cost interventions are beneficial and worthwhile for adults as they get older.”

The study adds to previous research that has found Omega-3 can reduce the risk of some cancers as well as infection, frailty and falls.

MESSY singer Lola Young has left fans gobsmacked after realising she’s a secret nepo baby, with a very famous aunt.

Lola’s song Messy has skyrocketed to popularity recently, and backtracks many Instagram and TikTok videos.

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And it’s led fans of the track to want to know more about the talented 24-year-old.

Lola started writing songs aged 11, and by 13 had competed in and won a national open mic competition.

She was a student at the famous Brit School in Croydon which counts Adele and Amy Winehouse has past pupils.

And fans might also recognise her voice from the 2021 John Lewis Christmas advert, named the Unexpected Guest.

But people are only just realising Lola has a famous aunt – none other than Julia Donaldson.

Julia, 76, is the author behind children’s book The Gruffalo and various other popular titles.

She’s a Scottish author, who used to write songs for children’s TV, and was the Children’s Laureate between 2011 and 2013, after she enjoyed her first major success in the late 90s.

The West Sussex resident was awarded an MBE in 2011 and her books are illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

But Lola has faced backlash over the fact that Julia is her famous auntie.

After discovering the family connection, one person took to X and wrote: “Hello aunty do you know anyone in creative media in which you also work and are very successful in.”

A second penned: “Feel like this woman appeared out of nowhere in the past few months so I had a Google. Her Auntie wrote ‘The Gruffalo’ and she went to the BRIT school. LOL. Same as it ever was.”

And another echoed: “Imagine you studied your craft at a performing arts school  have been grinding for years as a singer, you finally get recognition & people are calling you a nepo monster because your aunt wrote “who is this creature with terrible claws and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws.””

Lola has referenced her “artistic family” in an interview in the past.

“Coming from an art­istic family was really helpful because they understood that music is a real job, that I can make money from it. I never had a plan B,” she told The Telegraph.

Since mid-2020 Lola has been in the studio writing with super-producer Paul Epworth, who has worked with artists include Adele, Florence + the Machine and Rihanna.

She was also recognised in the 2021 Brit Awards with a rising star nomination.

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LOVE is in the air with Valentine’s day just around the corner.

And with minds turning to thoughts of hearts and flowers, parents-to-be are using the romantic season as inspiration for baby names.

Now a study, conducted by social casino PlayFame, has worked out the most popular Valentine themed monikers for both girls and boys.

And one popular choice for Scottish tots tops the list.

Freya is the most popular Valentine’s girls’ name, with 2,500 monthly searches.

This name has deep romantic roots. Named after the Norse goddess of love, beauty and fertility, it’s a perfect fit for babies born around the season of love.

And it’s also really popular in Scotland, featuring in the top 10 for mothers of all ages in the latest stats.

Coming in at number two for girls is Lily.

With its origins in the elegant and symbolic flower, Lily represents purity and devotion. A bouquet of lilies is often gifted as a sign of commitment, making this name a natural favourite for Valentine’s-inspired baby names.

In third place is Layla. Derived from the Arabic word for “night”, Layla is a name steeped in romance.

It is famously linked to the tragic love story of Layla and Majnun, a tale of passion and longing, reinforcing its deep connection to Valentine’s themes.

Juno is in fourth place – a name tied to love and protection. It’s inspired by the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.

As the divine protector of relationships, this name exudes warmth and devotion, making it a fitting tribute to Valentine’s Day.

And finally in number five is Mila.

With Slavic origins meaning “gracious” or “dear”, Mila is a name that radiates affection. Its soft and melodic sound has contributed to its rise in popularity among parents looking for a love-themed baby name.

For boys, top of the list is David with 2,350 monthly searches online.

Meaning “beloved” in Hebrew, this timeless name is a fitting choice for a child born near Valentine’s Day.

Rowan – which also works as a girls name – is in second place. Inspired by the rowan tree, which symbolises love, protection, and resilience, its red berries also echo the colour of passion and Valentine’s Day traditions.

In third place is Tristan. This is a name steeped in romantic history, coming from the legendary medieval tale of Tristan and Isolde, a story of forbidden love and devotion.

In fourth place is Rhys. A name off Welsh origin, it means “enthusiasm” or “passion”, making it a perfect name for a baby born in the season of love.

And in fifth place is Leif, which is derived from the Old Norse word for “heir” or “beloved descendant”, and carries a deep connection to love and legacy.

A spokesperson for PlayFame said: “Choosing Valentine’s-related names can be a meaningful and symbolic way for parents to commemorate the beginning of their child’s life at a time of love, kindness, and affection.

“These names not only mark the special occasion of celebrating love but also serve as a lifelong reminder to care for others, and be kind and compassionate.”

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A NINETIES pop legend looked like she was ageing backwards as she performed at a celeb-packed birthday party.

The singer, 45, shot to international fame in 1997 with the release of her version of You Might Need Somebody.

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And Shola Ama looked exactly the same as she did back then when she made a surprise appearance at a bash celebrating rapper Krept of Krept and Konan.

Shola stunned in a plunging gold dress as she sent the crowd wild with a rendition of another one of her huge hits, Imagine.

After a clip of the moment was posted on TikTok, fans rushed to comment.

One wrote: “She just got better with age.”

Another said: “She looks so GOOD.” And a third added: “Shola looks stunning.”

Shola’s debut album Much Love was released in 1997 and went on to sell more than a million copies.

The star picked up the Best British Female gong at the Brit Awards in 1998.

Her most recent album Surreal was released in 2015 and Shola previously confessed she wishes she’d released more music throughout her career.

She said: “I probably haven’t put out as much music as I would have liked to and should have over the last 25 years.

“Sometimes you’re only ever as good as your last record and time is a very interesting thing, it just goes.

“Even though I came out at the end of the 90s I’m always considered a 90s artist, I didn’t quite make the noughties.”

Earlier this week another nineties musician made a TV appearance – looking like she’d hardly aged since shooting to fame with her rock band 30 years ago.

Singer-songwriter Louise Wener, now 58, is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Sleeper.

She appeared on the Channel 5 news as the band prepares to mark the 30th anniversary of their debut single.

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A TEEN who’s been diagnosed with melanoma twice and had two brain tumours removed, all before the age of 18, has a rare genetic disorder that’s been passed down through her family.

Ruby-Jo Sneed, 18, discovered she had a rare genetic chromosome deletion after undergoing genetic testing aged 12 due to her family’s history of tumours.

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Ruby-Jo Sneed discovered she had rare genetic chromosome deletion after undergoing genetic testing – due to her family history of cancer[/caption]

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Doctors wanted to see how the tumour would progress, before Ruby-Jo eventually had it removed in July 2023 after it had continued to grow[/caption]

She has chromosome deletion of her CDKN2A gene – which is responsible for producing proteins that act as tumour suppressors – making her more at risk of developing tumours and melanoma.

Over the course of just over two years – from the age of 15 to 18 – Ruby-Jo was diagnosed with melanoma twice and had two non-cancerous brain tumours removed, something she described as a “massive shock.”

She had the second removed recently in December 2024.

Ruby-Jo, a college student, from Hull, said: “I was around 12 years old when I found out I had it.

“At the time I think I had a positive outlook on it, I was excited I could have the day off school sometimes!

“I was quite thrilled to feel special in a way and I didn’t think of the dangers of it at that age.

“But when it actually affected me with the skin cancer and brain tumour it was a massive shock.

“I remember just crying my eyes out, questioning why me?”

The family have traced the mutation back to Ruby-Jo’s grandma who had skin cancer.

Her auntie was then diagnosed with a non-cancerous brain tumour at the age of six in 1981.

Ruby-Jo’s auntie’s son was also diagnosed with a brain tumour aged six and later went on to develop skin cancer before passing away aged just 14 from leukaemia.

And when Ruby-Jo’s brother, Bailey, now 14, was also diagnosed with a benign brain tumour again at the age of six, doctors were sure it was genetic due to the family history.

After establishing that her mum, Laura, 36, had it too, Ruby-Jo had genetic testing when she was 12 and were told that Baily and Ruby-Jo had inherited it out of her and her two sisters.

Ruby-Jo will need skin checks for moles and regular MRI scans every three to six months for the rest of her life.

Her first diagnosis was a brain tumour in September 2022 and she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month later.

Ruby-Jo said: “When I was 15 there was a melanoma burn and that was removed on 3rd July 2022 just before year 11 and the strange thing about that is that the biopsy should have taken six to eight weeks but it took 13 weeks so we all thought no news is good news but on October 12, 2022 we were told that it was skin cancer.

I had the tumour removed and it was a horrible experience – I was 16 and I’d had a really nice time at prom and suddenly it was scary and traumatising

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“At the same time, I had an MRI and I was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September, just a month before.

“I’d just started year 11 and all I wanted to be focused on was my studies.”

Doctors wanted to see how the tumour would progress, before Ruby-Jo eventually had it removed in July 2023 after it had continued to grow.

She said: “I had the tumour removed and it was a horrible experience – I was 16 and I’d had a really nice time at prom and suddenly it was scary and traumatising.

“But they were able to remove it all and they tested the tumour and it wasn’t what they thought it was – it was a grade two PXA non-cancerous so I never needed any further treatment.”

More skin cancer and another brain tumour

Ruby-Jo began planning for her college studies but had to go back into hospital in April 2024 to have a mole checked.

She had it removed the same month and discovered it was melanoma shortly after.

She said: “They had to remove further tissue from my arm to make sure there was no cancer there.

“On the same day, I was told that my brother had also been diagnosed with stage 1 melanoma skin cancer and was waiting for surgery.”

At an MRI check up in April 2024 doctors also found another brain tumour and Ruby-Jo underwent an operation in December to have it removed.

She said: “I got results in May and I was told I’d been diagnosed with another brain tumour but this time it was in the memory part of my brain which was scarier – thankfully that meant it was very easy to remove.

It can be hard to think about the future knowing it could return

Ruby-Jo Sneed

“Memory is a huge part of your life so we initially looked into radiotherapy as I didn’t want any scary after effects of the surgery but I thought I’ve been through it once, I can do it again.

“They actually then said because I had this chromosome deletion it wouldn’t be possible for me to have the radiotherapy and there would be a higher risk of me developing more brain tumours.

“They gave it some time to see how it would progress and again it had grown so in December it was removed.

“It was a PXA tumour again.”

Ruby-Jo raised over £800 for The Brain Tumour Charity through bake sales, but has admitted that it can be “hard to think about the future knowing it could return.”

But she does hope to one day write a book about her rare genetic disorder.

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She said: “All within two years – it’s hard to think about the future and because it’s happened for a second time already, it could happen a third and fourth time.

“I have suffered more than anything, it’s been my dream to write a book about my life.

“I’ve known since the age of 12 that I’d be at risk of getting skin cancer and brain tumours and I had to live with the fear every day that I might die sooner than a normal person.”

Dollar Tree has become a reliable spot for skincare dupes, makeup, hygiene essentials, cleaning supplies, and holiday decor. However, shoppers say its gardening section could use some TLC. Online, the discount retailer is catching heat for its popular plastic stackable planters. They retail for only $1.25, but many shoppers say they’d rather invest in pots that aren’t "garbage."

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Designing a garden with "trash quality" planters is a recipe for disaster, said one shopper in a Reddit thread, warning others to steer clear of Dollar Tree’s stackable planters. The controversial product has the internet divided, with many siding against the planter due to its fragility and cheap aesthetic. Conversely, others say that’s to be expected for something with a $1.25 price tag.

The four-tier planter can hold 12 medium-sized plants, with three on each level. The alternating tiers resemble a game of Jenga, allowing each plant room to grow comfortably without invading other nearby greenery.

But it’s not so much the planter’s structure as it is its durability that shoppers are fed up with.

“The ones I bought there cracked very easily and didn’t last the season,” shared one unhappy customer.

A shopper with a similar experience said, “I stopped buying planters at Dollar Tree. Even the $3 ones barely lasted a season…they’re all broken junk. Not worth it.”

The planters also don’t have drain holes, which customers have taken umbrage with. “These are trash. No holes and when you try to pop the holes out they crack,” reads a comment. Another shopper said they had to take a drill to the bottom of the pots to open the sealed drain holes.

However, their plastic modeling is the biggest concern among environmentalists and green thumbs.

“These things become brittle in the sun almost instantly,” one user wrote in another Reddit thread. “These are the worst kind of cheap plastic.”

“Seriously, these are the worst. My family gave me these as a gift a few years ago, they’re terrible planters and I’m still finding bits of plastic all over my yard,” revealed one person.

“Those will probably leech all kinds of nasty stuff,” reads a third comment.

“Have fun cleaning up all the micro plastics from when you try to move it, and it shatters in your hand…So many types of plastic out there that are cheap, but are degraded by sunlight…So unless you're growing in the dark, it's gonna get trash everywhere,” explained another.

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Plus, their fragility is a liability.

“A stack of those in my yard would probably last exactly as long as it took for one of the neighborhood raccoons to decide it wanted to climb them, and then they wouldn't be in a stack anymore,” another joked.

“Don’t buy this trash,” one customer bluntly stated.