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A MARRIED At First Sight star is in a ‘serious relationship’ that she kept secret for a year, after her failed show marriage.
Laura Vaughan starred on the 2023 series of MAFS and married Arthur Poremba.
But the relationship came to a dramatic end in the series finale when she gave her hubby his ring back.
Now, Laura is confirmed to be in a new relationship, and has actually kept it under wraps for quite some time.
A source told The Sun: “Laura is in a serious relationship with someone who makes her very happy.
“They’ve kept their relationship a secret for close to a year now, after meeting through the industry.”
They added: “After Laura’s failed marriage to Arthur on MAFS, she couldn’t be happier to have found love with someone she sees a future with.”
Laura appears to be keeping her romance away from the spotlight, but has been seen in a couple of photos with her new beau.
In one snap, the MAFS star looks stunning in a brown jacket as she poses next to her man, who cuts a stylish look for the lift selfie.
Laura’s newfound love comes after a rocky romance on the hit dating show.
Initially, she wasn’t keen on Arthur due to him not being her normal “Chelsea boy type” and while the Tottenham charmer eventually won her over, it was far from a smooth ride.
Arthur was then blindsided when Laura dumped him at the vow renewal ceremony, insisting she was “a fixer” but their “relationship can’t be fixed”.
And Arthur revealed that Laura hinted they would break up in a text the night before the show ended.
He told The Sun after the show: “The night before the vow renewal she messaged me saying, ‘Whatever happens tomorrow I want you to know I’ll always try to look after both of us’.
“I didn’t really make anything of it at the time but looking back, it was like, ‘Oh, I see why you messaged me that the night before now.
“It was a bit of a shame but I wasn’t in love with her. It’s not like there was a massive emotional connection between us. But we had put a lot of work into the relationship.”
HELEN Flanagan reveals a surprising crush on her Coronation Street co-star – before she makes a racy confession.
The I’m A Celebrity legend previously played the role of Rosie Webster on the ITV soap for over 20 years.
Helen, 34, first appeared on-screen as the daughter of Sally (Sally Dynevor) and Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell).
She joined the soap in 2000 and stayed on Corrie for 12 years, before making a cobbles comeback in 2017.
The actress then went on maternity leave in June of 2018 but has not been seen on the street since.
The former Celebs Go Dating star admitted that she only has fond memories of her time on the show.
She relished the challenge to be involved in major storylines and she thinks it helped to ‘shape’ her as a person.
“I was on the show from when I was like nine years old, and then from being age 14, I was all in. I was in the big story lines,” she admitted.
“I went back when I was about 27 when I just had Matilda, and then I had to leave because I felt pregnant with Delilah after about 18 months.
“But I think when I was younger, I always did like the big storylines, and when I look back, I was so lucky to be in that from such a young age.”
Vanessa Feltz‘s new talk show began on Channel 5 today, with the TV personality leaving This Morning after 33 years for her own show.
Every weekday, she will take to the airwaves from 12:45pm for what the network has teased will be “appointment-to-view, heart-warming, hard-hitting, straight-talking television.”
Speaking on today’s episode, guest star, Helen revealed that she had a crush on a Corrie Co-star when she was much younger.
After, Vanessa shared a cute clip of Helen as a young Rosie Webster in Coronation Street.
Helen quipped: “I used to love working with Jack.
“We used to tutor together. I had quite a crush on Jack.”
Vanessa Feltz is set to host her own brand new daytime show on 5, but what can viewers expect?
The commercial network have promised the show will be open, honest, and full of fun discussions.
Topics that will be covered include relationships, parenting, gossip or fashion.
Speaking about her self-titled programme, she said: “I cannot wait to get started on this sparkling adventure with Channel 5.
“This show is all about YOU – your stories, your opinions, your emotions, and your triumphs. Television’s never been so real, honest, or unpredictable.
“Life isn’t perfect, so let’s not pretend it is – let’s help each other out, have a giggle, and make every show a conversation worth having so kick off your shoes and come and join me for lunch, relax with a bit of me time and let’s have a ball!”
Later on in the show Vanessa conducted a survey on Instagram asking her followers if they would send a saucy picture to someone.
When she asked Helen if she thought saucy pics helped keep relationships spicy, the former Corrie star replied: “Definitely.”
Helen added: “I do think in the beginning of a relationship you do send your boyfriend sexy pictures and things like that.
“But when you get comfortable, you just don’t, you know that he loves you for just you.”
She continued: “But I definitely think its a good idea to keep things fresh and exciting and fun.”
However, when Vanessa revealed the results of her survey only 29% agreed and 71% said – no they would not send a saucy pic.
And Vanessa thought perhaps the respondents weren’t being 100% truthful!
Earlier this month, Helen shared pictures from her romantic evening with her boyfriend Robbie, in Liverpool, where she stayed at a posh hotel.
She revealed she had been celebrating St Patricks Day and posted sweet snaps of them looking cosy while they sipped Guinness.
Helen started dating Robbie, 44, last year, two years after her split from Scott Sinclair.
The couple have gone from strength to strength ever since, with the actress calling him a “really genuine, lovely man”.
Each pic showed them cuddling and looking happy, as they enjoyed some alone time.
Vanessa airs on Channel 5 and is available to stream on My5.
APPLE is cooking up huge design changes for this year’s big iPhone release – including tempting tweaks to the battery and screen.
That’s according to a list of 10 rumoured features for the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro revealed by Apple watchers.
Apple is expected to unveil as many as four new iPhone models later this year.
The tech giant normally hosts a major event every September to show off its new mobiles.
And this year, we’re expecting the lot to include a premium iPhone 17 Pro smartphone, an upgrade on the rumoured iPhone 17.
Now expert Apple blog MacRumors has revealed 10 of the changes we’re expecting, including a larger battery.
This will reportedly be made possible thanks to a slightly thicker design.
Last year’s iPhone 16 models were hailed for their impressive battery life (including in our iPhone 16 review), but the iPhone 17 Pro could offer even more juice.
Secondly, Apple is reportedly working on a more scratch-resistant screen.
The blog reports that Apple may be creating a new anti-reflective coating for the display that makes it tougher.
So hopefully your screen will stay pristine for longer, giving you better resale value when you’re done with it.
Another quirky design change is the claimed move to a rectangular camera bump.
On current iPhone Pro models, there’s a raised square on the top-left of its rear casing where the camera lives.
But the iPhone 17 Pro could see this bump stretch right across the back of the handset.
It’s still expected to only feature three cameras, keeping the current triangle layout.
However, it would dramatically change how the back of your iPhone looks.
In terms of cameras, it’s rumoured that we’ll see an upgraded 24-megapixel selfie camera (up from the current 12 megapixels).
That’s in addition to the reported 48-megapixel telephoto camera on the back, which would be an increase from the 12-megapixel zoom lens on the iPhone 16 Pro.
Other rumoured tweaks include a new aluminium frame (swapping away from titanium), an upgrade to 12GB of RAM, better cooling, a more powerful Apple A19 Pro processor, and an Apple-built Wi-Fi 7 chip for connecting to the internet.
So to recap, the 10 features would be:
Of course these changes aren’t guaranteed – they’re simply based on leaks.
And even if Apple is working on these tweaks, its plans could always change in the meantime.
The big question is: when will you be able to get your hands on it?
Here's how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years – as measured in inches diagonally from corner to corner...
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Apple is a creature of habit, so we can make a good guess at when we’ll get a new iPhone.
In fact, The Sun’s tech editor Sean Keach has already made its prediction for the iPhone 17 release date.
Usually Apple shows off a new iPhone in the first half of September, typically on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Tuesday is more common in recent years, so we’d expect the iPhone 17 launch to take place on September 9, 2025.
That would likely be followed by pre-orders on Friday, September 12, with an expected release date of Friday, September 19.
We’d probably expect to hear about the event at the end of the previous month – probably August 26.
With all of that in mind, here’s a re-cap of the key dates we’re expecting:
Sadly there’s no guarantee that Apple will stick to its usual pattern, so mark these in your calendar in pencil for now.
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LIDL is selling a whopping 9.5 litre air fryer — and it is 69% cheaper than the pricey Ninja model.
Air fryers are a handy staple in the kitchen, but you shouldn’t have to dish out hundreds for one.
Ninja air fryers can cost as much as £270, and the latest model costs £229, which is hefty price to pay.
Luckily, Lidl are bringing out their own version for a fraction of the price.
The Lidl Haden 9.5L Dual Basket Air Fryer can hold nearly as much as the Ninja version, but costs just £69.99.
Lidl’s website lists the fryer as: “non-stick with an easy to clean pot and rack.”
It also has “two cyclonic fans and rapid heaters”, and is “easy to read” with an adjustable display.
The fryer comes with 10 cooking menus “for choice with just a tap” and heats up to 200 degrees celsius.
Not to forget, the kit comes with a two year warranty — so you know you will definitely get your money’s worth.
It is set to launch in stores on March 30 as part of the supermarket’s Easter kitchen range.
And it’s not the only Easter product which people will be racing to buy — Lidl is also releasing a Silvercrest Bread Maker for just £54.99.
The bargain means shoppers can save almost £30 compared to similar bread makers from Dunelm.
There is also a Silvercrest Stand Mixer hitting shelves for £49.99 and pastel-coloured Silvercrest waffle makers for just £19.99.
They will only be available to buy in person — so you’ll have to be hot on your feet to get your hands on the product.
This is because Lidl’s exclusive ‘middle aisle’ stock tends to clear out quick.
A good way to know whether items are in your local store is by checking local Facebook groups, where people usually share their supermarket discoveries.
You can also ring up your local store to see if they have it in stock — or visit in person and ask a shop assistant.
To find your local branch, go to Lidl’s website and use the Store Locator tool.
Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements shares her tips on how to save cash at Easter...
Stock up on eggs – The best value Easter eggs typically sell out by the time the long weekend comes around so by in advance and stash in a cupboard so that you don’t get tempted to nibble.
Cut entertaining costs – If you are hosting family or friends over the holiday, consider asking them to bring a dish such as dessert, or a couple of bottles to cut costs. Use a price comparison site to find the lowest prices on the food and any other decorations or gifts that you need. Try PriceRunner or Trolley.co.uk.
Plan ahead – School holidays combined with gift can make Easter a pricey time of year, especially if you have children. Create a budget ahead of time and look for ways to keep it in check. You can go for free days out by making a scavenge hunts and limit the number of
Flash sales – Make a list of what you need for Easter and look out for flash sales or promotions from supermarkets on items that you need.
Cashback – Use cashback sites to get a little kick back on any spending that you are doing. Try Topcashback or Quidco.
A sure way to save money at Lidl is by downloading the app and tracking all the Lidl Plus Offers.
It is free to use and provides weekly discounts and coupons on personalised products.
You can also be the first to know when new products are set to be launched — helping you beat the crowds.
Other simple ways to save include working out what time of day your local branch usually discounts its food products.
By keeping an eye out for yellow stickers, you can knock surprising amounts of cash off of your food bill.
However, always remember to compare prices with other supermarkets instead of assuming you’ve got the best deal.
Comparison sites like Trolley can make this quick and simple by drawing up all the latest offers for you.
Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk.
Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories