1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Flog It star’s Michael Baggott’s heartbreaking final post before his tragic death from heart attack
FLOG IT! star Michael Baggott recorded a heartbreaking video for fans before he tragically died from a heart attack.
Michael, who passed away on Tuesday aged 65, had shot the clip from his hospital bed and admitted he feared he could “drop dead” at any moment.
Michael Baggott recorded a video for fans before his tragic death
The antiques expert urged fans to buy their loved ones a copy of his booked, A Lifetime In Antiques, while there were copies still available.
Despite being gravely ill, Michael managed to joke that his tome could even become a “collector’s item” if he passed away.
Michael said in the Instagram video in December: “The perfect gift for Christmas, especially for someone you love, especially for someone you don’t want to spend a great deal of money on.
“Hospital bed marketing. Pulling on the heart strings, I suppose. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift, why not buy A Lifetime in Antiques by Michael Baggot.
“There are very few copies left and the chances are, as you can see, I’m in a hospital bed on considerable amounts of medication, coursing through my veins, I may well drop dead soon and in that case the value of it will soar and become a collector’s item.”
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Urgent warning for Irish parents as popular toy recalled over major ‘chemical’ risk – there are HUNDREDS in Ireland now
IRISH parents are being warned about a major chemical risk in a popular toy.
A recall is in place for the product that was sold on TEMU.
The LED spinning toy is being recalledCCPC
The safety issue was identified with the LED spinning top which is powered by button batteries.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission shared the urgent recall on their website.
The chemical fault reported to the CCPC relates to the battery compartment.
The compartment can be opened easily, which leaves the button batteries accessible.
As a result, children could put them in their mouth and swallow them.
This could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract.
The GoodsID is 601099545120913.
The product identification number is 5411677678.
It is believed that there are approximately 603 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
If you have bought the product, you should stop using it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
Temu has contacted affected consumers regarding this recall on behalf of the seller.
Reimbursements have been issued to those impacted.
If shoppers have not received a refund or have further questions or concerns about this product, you should contact Temu’s Dedicated Customer Service team.
It comes days after a range of ready meals were recalled after being produced in an unapproved establishment.
Customers are being urged not to consume the affected Gleesons Butchers products.
The FSAI said: “The below Gleesons Butchers ready meals are subject to recall as they were produced in an unapproved establishment which is not subject to official controls.
“Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.”
All batches and use-by dates for Gleesons Butchers Stir-Fried Chicken with Noodles, Gleesons Butchers Chicken Korma with Basmati Rice, Gleesons Butchers Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice and Gleesons Butchers Thai Green Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice are being recalled.
The FSAI added: “Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
“Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.”
While Marks & Spencer is recalling two popular chicken products due to health fears – with people being urged not to eat them.
The supermarket has issued a warning about specific batches of its own brand Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Burger and 2 Chicken Kyivs items.
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Landmark car dealership announces sudden closure in just DAYS under plans to axe 50 sites
A RENOWNED car dealership has announced it will close in just two days in a huge blow to customers.
AllenFordin Rugby will permanently close its sales and service operations on January 31.
Google mapsThe Allen Ford car dealership has been in business for 30 years and will finally be closing its doors[/caption]
The announcement has sparked confusion, as it remains unclear whether this closure is linked to Ford’s wider plans to axe 50 dealerships across the UK by 2025.
A spokesperson for Allen Ford Rugby said: “Effective from 31st January, our Ford Sales and Service operation at Rugby will close permanently.
“Communications in the form of letters and emails have been sent to as many customers as possible to inform them.”
The closure comes as a blow to the local community, with the dealership being a landmark business in the area.
Staff at the site were unable to comment on potential job losses, leaving many employees uncertain about their futures.
As part of Ford’s long-term strategy to enhance profitability, the company is prioritising larger, more profitable sites while gradually phasing out smaller operations
Just over four years ago, the company announced its intention to cut its 395 sales outlets in half, aiming to reduce the number to around 210 by 2025.
A Ford spokesperson said: “We have been actively restructuring the dealer network over the past several years to better align with the evolving needs of our business and deliver enhanced service.
“It is also worth noting that all but three of the dealerships impacted have retained their Ford Authorisation section, so they are still operating just without a retail arm.”
While the Rugby site will no longer operate as a sales and service hub, it is unclear if it will retain any Ford-related services.
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Shock moment ‘road rage’ thugs attack binmen with AXES & batter truck with ‘School Crossing’ sign in daylight rampage
THIS is the shocking moment thugs wielding an axe, sledgehammer and gun attack binmen in broad daylight.
Disturbing footage shows yob Joe Corden leap from his car and punch a binman three times in the face during a violent assault in Stoke-on-Trent.
Staffordshire PoliceThe shocking moment three bin men were attacked by a gang of thugs[/caption]
Staffordshire PoliceThe yobs came out armed with an axe, sledgehammer and gun[/caption]
Staffordshire PoliceThey smashed the bin lorry windows during the ambush[/caption]
He launched his ambush at around 11.15am on March 21, 2023.
Dashcam evidence reveals Corden pulling a lollipop school crossing sign from the boot of his car and smashing up the lorry in his brutal attack.
Seconds later he is seen with three other thugs armed with an axe, sledgehammer and gun.
A binman hides inside the vehicle, as the gang begin beating up another employee.
The group can be seen shattering the bin lorry windows with their weapons.
After the dashcam footage cut off, a gun shot could be heard.
It is understood the horrific incident was sparked after a different bin lorry nearly smashed into Corden’s Vauxhall Corsa.
Incensed with road rage, Corden rallied the trio who unknowingly went after another crew.
Their victims, who were unaware of the near smash, were assaulted in what is understood to have been a case of mistaken identity.
Corden, 29, Jack Spackman, 25, and Kyle Worthington, 21 appeared Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court this week.
The court heard three binmen were injured, with one hospitalised needing treatment for his face, head and leg.
Corden admitted two charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent.
He also pleaded guilty to two charges of wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, damaging property, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.
Spackman pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in public and criminal damage.
Worthington accepted charges of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
Spackman and Worthington are due to be sentenced on February 7.
Corden’s basis of plea hasn’t been accepted by the prosecution so his case could be adjourned.
All three men are remanded in custody.
Staffordshire policeJoe Corden, 29, admitted two charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent[/caption]
BPMKyle Worthington, 21, accepted charges of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.[/caption]
BPMJack Spackman, 29, pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in public and criminal damage.[/caption]
Staffordshire PoliceOne binman needed hospital treatment for his face, head and leg[/caption]
BPM MediaCorden used a school crossing lollipop sign in the attack[/caption]
