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BALLER LEAGUE UK has got off to a thrilling start after two thrilling rounds of fixtures.
The league had been a resounding success in Germany, so KSI and Co introduced it to the UK.
Legends of the game such as John Terry, Luis Figo and Gary Lineker will take to the dugout during Baller League.
They will be joined by other big names, such as Maya Jama, Alisha Lehmann and Miniminter.
SunSport can reveal the league table after night 2.
Point scoring in the Baller League works exactly the same as regular football, three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss.
Standings after night 2:
Matchday 3: April 7
Matchday 4: April 14
Matchday 5: April 21
Matchday 6: April 28
Matchday 7: May 5
Matchday 8: May 12
Matchday 9: May 19
Matchday 10: May 26
Matchday 11: June 6
Final Four Day: June 11
CHRISTINE McGuinness has candidly revealed she only has one friend – and the huge reason why.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire star, 37, is often spotted out and about with Blue singer Duncan James, 46 – and now she has confessed the All Rise hitmaker is her sole pal.
In a new podcast the former model and mum-of three Christine frankly opened up on the desire to maintain a private life both during and in the aftermath of her split from comedian Paddy McGuinness in 2022.
She said: “Now I have no friends other than Duncan.
“People set up an OnlyFans, I’m going to set up an OnlyFriends.”
Podcast host Shizzo then probed: “So you have no friends?”
Christine, who has starred on Celebrity Hunted and has now bagged a spot on Celebs Go Dating, said: “It’s by choice – so I’ve got lots of industry friends.
“So that works for me, because I haven’t got the time.
“I try to keep in touch but I can’t so I feel like a s**t friend.
“So with industry friends you work together, you’re in your bubble, you all know each other.
“There’s no pressure to keep in touch and for me that’s much more suitable and realistic to keep up with.”
Later in the chat on The Shizzo Show she insisted her arrangement is “by choice.”
She added: “I’m very private, I don’t have a lot of time.
“I’m just choosing to do me in my own time.”
Christine then told how she would prefer to work than go out for lunch or a swanky dinner.
She insisted: “I’m not a social butterfly for the sake of it.
“Unfortunately, I’ve been burned a couple of times in business in friendships and relationships, and I am very protective of myself.”
The ITVBe alum insisted she is “much happier that I don’t want or need anyone.”
Christine’s confession came just weeks after Fly By singer Duncan was on hand to help her during a wardrobe malfunction while she was wearing a neon yellow dress.
Christine also recently credited Duncan for helping with her anxiety battle.
She told how he is a key source of strength, helping her overcome fears and embrace new opportunities.
Christine said, “A lot of people suffer from anxiety. It’s awful.
“I genuinely struggle with it when I walk down red carpets. But knowing Duncan has experienced it too really helps. I think, ‘Thank God it’s not just me.’ We’ve talked about things, and that really helps.”
Duncan added, “Talking to Christine has helped me learn a lot about myself. She’s brilliant.”
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MILLIONS of households have just days left to submit their meter readings after energy bills rose this morning.
Ofgem‘s energy price cap has now increased by 6%, adding an extra £111 per year to the average household bill.
This isn’t the only household bill to have surged during what many are calling ‘Awful April’.
It’s a blow to 22million households on standard variable tariffs which are subject to the price cap, and will see their bills rise from £1,738 to £1,849 per year.
However, many households are likely to face costs exceeding this headline figure.
This is because the energy price cap does not limit the total amount a customer pays for their energy.
Instead, it sets a maximum charge per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of gas and electricity, alongside the daily standing charges.
Another factor affecting how much you pay is the area you live.
This is why it’s crucial for customers without a smart meter to submit a meter reading before the price cap changes take effect.
Doing so ensures accurate billing now and helps avoid the risk of being saddled with large backdated bills in the future.
But it also guarantees that all the energy you used before today is charged at the lower rate.
The date by which you must send in a meter reading depends on your supplier as several will allow you to backdate it.
Some providers will even give you an extra fortnight to submit your reading.
If you miss the deadline then you will be sent an estimated bill.
This is calculated based on how much energy you are expected to have used.
As a result, the energy you used before the new cap came into force may be charged at the higher rate.
This could mean that you receive a bill that is higher than the amount you actually need to pay.
Here we explain the exact dates by which you need to send a meter reading to your supplier.
You should try and take a meter reading as close to today as possible to show how much energy you used up until this date.
Once you have taken the reading you have a certain amount of time in which to send it to your supplier.
The amount of time you have to submit it depends on who your energy supplier is.
For example, British Gas customers have until April 14 to send in a reading.
They can do this online, via its app, telephone or web form.
At Ovo Energy you can send in your reading in your online account, via its app or by telephone and you need to do so by April 11.
E.on Next customers need to submit a meter reading before April 6 through their online account, via the app, telephone or email.
Households who are supplied by Octopus Energy have until April 8 to submit their reading online, through a web form, via the app or by email.
EDF customers need to send in a reading before April 10.
They can do so online, via its app, online form, email Whatsapp, text or over the phone.
At Utility Warehouse, customers can give a reading in the five days leading up to April 1 and submit it in their online account, through its app or by phone.
The easiest way to take a meter reading is to take a photo of your gas and electricity meters.
This means you have evidence in case you need to dispute a bill.
You can send in your meter reading online via your energy account.
Some providers will also let you send in the numbers by text or through their app.
Check which options your supplier offers on their website.
If you have a digital electricity meter then you will see a row of six numbers.
Five of them will be in black and one will be in red.
Write down the five numbers in black, which are shown from left to right.
If you are on an economy 7 or 10 tariff, which gives you cheaper electricity at night, then you will have two rows of numbers.
You need both to take a reading.
If you have a traditional dial meter then you need to read the first five dials from left to right.
Ignore any red dials.
If the pointer is between two numbers then write down the lowest figure.
If it is between nine and zero then write down the number nine.
If you have a digital metric gas meter showing five numbers followed by a decimal point then you need to write down the first five numbers.
If you have a digital imperial meter then you will see four black numbers and two red numbers.
Write down the four black numbers only.
If you have a digital gas meter, follow the same steps as the digital electricity meter.
If you have a smart meter then you do not need to send your supplier a meter reading as it will be sent automatically.
Check that your smart meter is in “smart mode” and is working properly to make sure you are accurately charged.
There's a number of different ways to get help paying your energy bills if you're struggling to get by.
If you fall into debt, you can always approach your supplier to see if they can put you on a repayment plan before putting you on a prepayment meter.
This involves paying off what you owe in instalments over a set period.
If your supplier offers you a repayment plan you don’t think you can afford, speak to them again to see if you can negotiate a better deal.
Several energy firms have schemes available to customers struggling to cover their bills.
But eligibility criteria vary depending on the supplier and the amount you can get depends on your financial circumstances.
For example, British Gas or Scottish Gas customers struggling to pay their energy bills can get grants worth up to £2,000.
British Gas also offers help via its British Gas Energy Trust and Individuals Family Fund.
You don’t need to be a British Gas customer to apply for the second fund.
EDF, E.ON, Octopus Energy and Scottish Power all offer grants to struggling customers too.
Thousands of vulnerable households are missing out on extra help and protections by not signing up to the Priority Services Register (PSR).
The service helps support vulnerable households, such as those who are elderly or ill.
Some of the perks include being given advance warning of blackouts, free gas safety checks and extra support if you’re struggling.
Get in touch with your energy firm to see if you can apply.
TODAY is April Fool’s Day and already people around the world are falling for pranks and tricks.
From major corporations, brands, and even celebrities, everyone wants to be in on the fun, as they all try to outdo each other.
Last year, BBC presenter Jeremy Vine’s April Fool’s prank went horribly wrong after he shared a video of a hawk swooping in to attack his drone in London – and was reported to police.
In a more lighthearted moment, Gymbox launched a workout class for dogs and their owners … dubbed Gymbarx.
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A MAJOR motorway used by thousands of drivers every day will face disruption with a crucial bridge shut all weekend.
National Highways is set to begin the second phase of works at the Lightwater Interchange near the M3.
Drivers using the M3 have been warned to brace themselves for delays with essential repairs underway.
The focus for repairs is now on the East Bridge (A322 southbound), said National Highways.
Crews will be installing new joints to help extend the bridge’s lifespan.
The full closure of the East Bridge will start at 9pm on Friday, April 4, and will last until 6am on Monday, April 7.
National Highways is closing one bridge and slip road at a time to try to limit disruption as much as possible and so that traffic can still flow in one direction.
The following diversion routes will be in place.
East Bridge (A322 southbound) closures:
To join the M3 at Frimley Interchange (junction 4) during East Bridge closures:
It comes after news that a motorway used by some 55,000 drivers each day is to be closed all weekend – with a bridge set to be replaced.
Part of the M67 motorway is set to shut as the National Highways looks to ramp up the replacement of a bridge in Tameside – in a project costing £23million.
The removal and replacement of the ageing St Anne’s Road bridge, in Denton, has been in the works since 2023, with demolition work beginning that summer.
Last year’s work saw the successful demolition of the main bridge deck and removal of upper sections of the abutment walls.
It was completed in autumn 2024 with a series of weekend closures – but now the next phase of the scheme will see four pairs of huge steel beams installed.
This means the M67 will be forced to close in both directions between junctions 1A at Denton and three at Hyde as a result of the works, from 9pm on Friday, April 4, through to 5am next Monday, April 7.
The beams, which measure 34 metres in length, three metres in width and 1.5 metres high, will require two cranes to be used to safely lift them into place.
It is being replaced due to long-term safety concerns, while the new bridge will allow unrestricted access for all road users at the location.
This includes eastbound access to the M67.
The bridge is also vital to utility services – including water, gas, electricity and telecommunications, which connect people across a wide part of Greater Manchester.
This weekend will be the final weekend closure for the project.
But a number of overnight closures are expected to take place while the new bridge deck is constructed.
Traffic running between Manchester and Sheffield will be diverted along the A635 and A6018, through Ashton and Stalybridge.
