6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Gun cops swarm Scots street as officers guard property amid dramatic showdown
GUN cops have swarmed a Scots street amid a dramatic showdown involving a resident.
Officers raced to Peffermill Road in Edinburgh this morning after receiving a concern for person call.
StaffPolice Scotland raced to a street in Edinburgh after a concern for person call[/caption]
One shocked local said: “It was complete mayhem earlier today, I rushed to the window after hearing the blue lights.
“There were officers everywhere, it was quite intimidating seeing them in the street with guns.”
Police Scotland was asked for comment.
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6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Who is Nathan Dawe and when did he date Lucinda from Love Island?
NATHAN Dawe is a successful record producer and DJ who as worked with some of the UK’s most famous artists.
He’re what we know about Nathan and his career, as well as his previous relationship with a former Love Island star.
Nathan is a successful DJ and music producer, behind some of the UK’s biggest hits
Success story
Nathan was born in Burton-upon-Trent on May 25, 1994.
He first came to public attention by releasing music on Soundcloud, notable releasing songs across a number of different genres.
Impressively, Nathan sold out a concert at the O2 Arena, becoming the first person to do so without having his own radio show or hit single.
He has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Little Mix, Joel Corry and Malika.
His biggest hit to date was the single “Lighter” which features YouTuber KSI and singer Ella Henderson on vocals.
The track reached number 3 in the UK singles chart, and was nominated for Son of the year at the 2021 BRIT Awards.
So far, Nathan has had two UK top 10 tracks and seven in the UK Top 20 official singles chart.
Former flame
Nathan was previously in a relationship with former Love Islander Lucinda Strafford.
Lucinda appeared in series 7 of the show in 2021, entering on day 9 and being dumped on day 28.
She also appeared on Love Island Australia, finishing as runner-up on season 5 of the show alongside Zac Dunns.
Nathan and Lucinda split in June 2024, just weeks after they made their romance public knowledge.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun in 2024, Lucinda said: “My last relationship was quite a chilled one. Nathan [Dawe] is literally the best and we still have conversations from time to time. I wouldn’t say we’re friends but we’re on good terms and chilled.”
She went on to reveal that the reason they had split was down to their conflicting schedules.
She went on to say: “We were dating at the start of summer and he’s the busiest through summer with his music, so it was kind of like both of our schedules were so busy that it was hard to put time into the relationship.”
Love Island appearance
It was revealed that Nathan was set to perform his new single during the Love Island All Stars series 2 final, at a pool party for the remaining couples.
He is also set to play his most well known hits, including 21 reasons, a song with former X Factor star Ella.
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Hit BBC series returns for new episodes 20 YEARS after its debut and host’s decade-long break from TV
ICONIC BBC show makes an epic comeback 20 years later, with the host’s dramatic return after a 10-year TV hiatus.
After more than a decade away from TV, the filmmaker and indigenous rights advocate Bruce Perry returns to the Tribe for BBC Two and iPlayer with a brand new three-part series.
BBCFans are in for a treat as the beloved show makes its long-awaited return, celebrating 20 years since it first hit our screens[/caption]
BBCThe original host is also making a dramatic comeback, proving that some TV legends never really fade away[/caption]
BBCTwo decades ago, Bruce made waves with his groundbreaking series Tribe, immersing himself with 15 different tribal communities[/caption]
He’ll journey to some of the world’s most remote corners, immersing himself in communities living radically different lifestyles, offering a fascinating glimpse into cultures and traditions few of us have ever seen.
Bruce insists that the world needs indigenous knowledge and wisdom now more than ever, especially with environmental crises on the rise.
His return to the BBC comes at a crucial moment when millions of tribal people have been forced from their homes, and those who remain face growing threats.
In this gripping series, Bruce explores the lives of three extraordinary communities and their unique traditions.
He becomes the first foreign visitor to truly live alongside them, capturing his journey on his own camera, offering an intimate, raw look at these endangered ways of life.
Two decades ago, Bruce made waves with his groundbreaking series Tribe, immersing himself with 15 different tribal communities.
The show, which earned two BAFTA nominations for Best Factual Series, opened the world’s eyes to the traditions of remote tribes.
In 2007, he took on an even bigger challenge, spending a whole year journeying through the Amazon to uncover the environmental forces impacting the world’s largest rainforest and its people.
Amazon went on to win the prestigious BAFTA for Best Factual Series in 2009, solidifying Bruce’s reputation as one of the leading voices in immersive, investigative storytelling.
Bruce said: “It’s been over twenty years since Tribe first aired. Living with people who experience the world in such profoundly different ways was eye-opening then, but today it feels vital.
“I believe we have so much to learn from those who still live in deep connection with the world around them.
“It feels a huge privilege that the BBC has allowed me to explore these places and themes once again.”
In the first episode of the new revived series, Bruce ventures into the heart of the Amazon rainforest to meet the Waimaha people, who reside on a remote tributary.
Once on the brink of losing their culture due to rubber tappers and missionaries, the Waimaha are initially wary of Bruce’s presence.
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Yet, his goal is to uncover their profound connection with nature that allows them to thrive in such an isolated and harsh environment.
Next, in episode two, Bruce travels to the Namib Desert, a land that has only recently become accessible after decades of civil war and lingering landmines.
Here, Bruce meets the Mucubal people, where he’s the first white person many have ever seen.
In the scorching heat of the desert, Bruce witnesses firsthand how climate change is impacting both the Mucubal and their livestock.
The journey concludes with episode three, where Bruce heads to the remote island of Sumba in Indonesia, a place where an ancient religion, Marapu, demands blood sacrifice from its followers.
Living amongst the villagers in an ancient hilltop settlement, Bruce is immersed in their rituals and traditions, surrounded by the towering megalithic tombs of their ancestors.
Tom Coveney, Commissioning Editor, Specialist Factual, said: “The original trailblazer of immersive documentary-making is back.
“I’m thrilled Bruce will once again entertain and inspire our viewers with his unquenchable thirst for adventure and infectious curiosity; this series is both a great watch and a chance to learn invaluable lessons at this critical time for our planet.”
Jamie Balment, Creative Director, Frank Films, said: “I’m not sure how, but the years – and too many litres of jungle intoxicants – have not dimmed Bruce’s passion and curiosity for those living lives vastly different from our own.
“The energy and willingness to have a go remains – however extreme the task.
“Yet his time away has brought a new wisdom, his return has a greater urgency as these communities become ever more precious.”
BBCHe’ll journey to some of the world’s most remote corners, immersing himself in communities living radically different lifestyles[/caption]
BBCBruce insists that the world needs indigenous knowledge and wisdom now more than ever, especially with environmental crises on the rise[/caption]
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on ‘She hasn’t aged at all’ say pop fans as legendary 00s singer makes comeback 17 years after hit
AT the height of their fame, this band created club classics that are still being performed to this day.
Now, one of the band members is breaking out with solo material, and continues to make a splash 17 years after their smash hit single.
SuppliedAs part of Platnum, Michelle created a track that has become iconic[/caption]
tiktok@michelleplatnum/17 years later and Michelle hasn’t aged a day[/caption]
SuppliedPlatnum first got together in 2004 and performed on H Two O’s What’s It Gonna Be?[/caption]
Michelle McKenna joined three-piece group Platnum in 2004, with the group shooting to fame with the iconic What’s It Gonna Be alongside H “Two” O.
The song reached number two in the charts in 2008,
Joined by Aaron Evers and Mina Poli, Platnum released music and often appeared on tracks with other artists.
At the height of their fame, they also toured with NDubz, with Michelle remaining good friends with Tulisa Contostavlos.
But What’s It Gonna Be? is what shot them to superstardom, forging them as standout players on the garage music circuit.
Now, Michelle is releasing her own material, dropping her solo single Darkest Hour in July last year.
Married to property developer Daniel Johnson, Michelle now has a five-year-old daughter who she lavishes with treats.
She also continues to tour around the world at club nights, RnB events and festivals.
For Valentine’s Day this year, Michelle made a special appearance on radio channel Kisstory, performing her hits and still having that star power she had 17 years ago.
Fans were delighted to see the star, saying she ‘hadn’t aged a day’ and looked as glam as ever.
Taking to instagram, one wrote: “Aww this takes me back to my high school days, when life was sweet back then and the music was the best, still a class tune ”
“The real ogs remember what it was like waking up in the morning on a Saturday put on stars TV and listening to this,” said another.
“I’d say @michelleplatnum and @leannesweetfa are the garage queens when it comes to vocal range and talent!!!” said another.
Michelle also joked about her former style with one fan who couldn’t believe it was her, telling them: “yeah watch the vid hahaha I’m the t**t with the quiff if only I could go back in time ”
instagram/@michelleplatnum/Michelle is still performing with the band to this day – and is now releasing solo material[/caption]
SuppliedThe band toured with NDubz at the height of their fame[/caption]
tiktok@michelleplatnum/Michelle dropped in to Kisstory and still knows how to wow an audience[/caption]
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on ‘Don’t walk, RUN’ shoppers scream as Sainsbury’s slash price of leftover Valentine’s roses to a single penny
SHOPPERS are racing to their local supermarket to pick up flowers slashed in price.
Hopefully, everyone was treated to a nice bouquet for Valentine’s Day this year, but if not, you’re in luck, as you can treat yourself for a fraction of the price.
People are racing to Sainsbury’s to grab cheap flowersfacebookOne man spotted roses for just 1p after Valentine’s Day madness[/caption]
Eagle-eyed shoppers spotted that Sainsbury’s had slashed the price on its Valentine’s roses to just 1p for a single rose.
And one man says his stash has made his wife very happy.
Sharing the bargain buy on Facebook, Jav Mal wrote: “Don’t walk to Sainsbury’s, RUN!
“Mrs was very happy.”
Jav took a picture of the display of roses left over from Valentine’s and shared it on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a privateFacebookgroup with 2.6million members.
The flower buckets were still relatively full, so there were plenty for others to pick up and grab themselves a bargain.
The display showed single red roses reduced to 1p as well as bouquets of a dozen roses for the same price.
Also on offer was a rainbow rose, also slashed down to the same price.
While some of the flowers may look like they might die soon, there are some savvy ways to get them to last for weeks.
Start by cutting stems diagonally and removing any excess leaves from the cuttings.
This will make sure the flower gets all the nutrients.
You can also help open the rose up by gently peeling the petals back to give them a fuller appearance.
Adding a few drops of bleach to clean water will help kill off bacteria and make the flowers last longer while a spoonful of sugar will keep the flowers fed.
Shoppers were quick to take to the comments of the post and were eager to pick up the bargain too.
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Tricyrtis
A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is “as tough as old boots!”.
Penstemon
I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They’ll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes.
Luzula sylvatica ‘Marginata’
With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it’s great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill – dry shade.
Eryngium x zabelii ‘Big Blue’
A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant’s interest period.
Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’
If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers.
Cornus sanguinea ‘Anny’s Winter Orange’
A dwarf version of ‘Midwinter Fire’ the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days.
Rosa ‘Noisette Carnee’
A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, “noisette” flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis ‘Lilac Squirrel’
I’ve never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade.
One person wrote: “I’d buy the lot for 1p.”
Another tagged their friend, commenting: “No excuses lol.”
“Don’t come home without one of these,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Literally going now.”
“There’s still time,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Just shows how overpriced they were.”
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6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Trump ‘will WITHDRAW US troops from Nato’s Russia frontline in Baltics in bombshell Ukraine peace agreement with Putin’
DONALD Trump will allegedly withdraw US troops from Nato’s frontline with Russia in the Baltics as part of its surprise Ukraine peace agreements.
The US President shocked the world when he revealed he spoke to Vladimir Putin last week about brokering an end to the almost three-year deadly invasion.
APDonald Trump could allegedly withdraw US troops from Baltic countries[/caption]
APThis could be part of Ukraine peace talks with Putin[/caption]
Alleged details about the fraught negotiations revealed Kyiv and Europe were being iced out of these talks.
Putin reportedly wants all Nato forces removed from his neighbouring Western countries, per the Financial Times.
European officials now believe Trump could cave to this and remove the US troops that have been placed in the countries bordering Mad Vlad.
The former Soviet nations – Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania – could be placed in a vulnerable position with this apparent proposition.
It is not clear exactly how many US troops are stationed in the area but around 600 are positioned in Estonia, according to the US Embassy.
These shock apparent plans comes after a permanent military base was set up in Lithuania.
This site was due to hold 5,000 soldiers and be fully operational by 2027, but Trump’s peace talks could throw this into disarray.
This could leave these smaller nations at risk of Putin’s terror as Nato warned the Russian tyrant could launch a wider war, past Ukraine.
Trump repeatedly vowed to end Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine throughout his re-election campaign.
He made a huge step towards this by arranging to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia soon for talks but Zelensky insisted Ukraine would not accept any peace deals reached without Kyiv’s involvement.
Other peace measures reportedly considered by Trump include banning Kyiv from joining Nato and declaring neutrality.
Another potential clause could be Russia keeping the five regions it has annexed in Ukraine – Crimea in 2014 and then Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk and Zaporizhzhia in 2022.
Ukraine could also be asked to withdraw from the Kursk region of Eastern Russia.
This comes as US Defence Secretary Keith Hegseth said it was “unrealistic” for Ukraine to return to its 2014 borders before Putin invaded Crimea.
Hegseth also confirmed on Wednesday that the US doesn’t want American troops to be involved in defending the country.
Trump also said he has struck a deal for $500billion worth of Ukrainian rare minerals in return for military support the US gave.
Trump told Fox News that Kyiv could decide it didn’t want to deal – but that Zelensky had agreed to trade military support for key minerals.
He said: “We are going to have all this money in there, and I say I want it back. And I told them that I want the equivalent, like $500 billion worth of rare earth.
“And they have essentially agreed to do that, so at least we don’t feel stupid.”
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6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Nicky Henderson says the next seven days will be vital for Sir Gino has superstar recovers in hospital
NICKY HENDERSON says Sir Gino is not out of the woods as the superstar chaser continues to recover in hospital.
The five-year-old was the red-hot favourite for the Arkle after a brilliant win on his chasing debut at Kempton over Christmas.
PASir Gino has been in hospital for the past week with an injury[/caption]
But he suffered a cut during a routine piece of work earlier this month and he developed an infection his leg, shockingly meaning he will miss Cheltenham and the rest of the season.
And Henderson said the horse was battling a ‘dangerous superbug’, and that the next week will be important in his fight to get back to full health.
Hendo said: “There’s still a way to go yet. He’s still in the clinic and he’ll be there for another week, but the vets are hoping that if he stays the same he might be coming out of the woods.
“The signs are positive because he’s stable. He’s very happy. He honestly doesn’t know – he’s in no pain or anything.
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“They’ve just got to get this bug under control and it’s a sort of superbug that gets into them. How they get in I’ve no idea – you’d have to ask the vets. It’s bizarre and very, very rare and it can be dangerous.
“I think I’ve seen one before. People say they had that with such and such a horse five years ago. The outcome wasn’t always ok. It’s dangerous.”
The six-time champion trainer also said he had not made a decision over running plans for his two Triumph Hurdle contenders Lulamba and Palladium.
Both horses are entered in the Adonis Hurdle at Kempton on Saturday and the plan had been to run Palladium, but Henderson hinted at having a change of heart.
He said: “They are both in the Adonis, which might surprise a few of you, but only one of them will run.
“Lulamba is terribly well and would have to have a racecourse gallop and the other fella is just good at what he does. They’re going to work tomorrow and then we’ll decide.
“He’s very laidback and he has a very good attitude to it. But he has only had two runs in his life. And the other horse, just the way he’s been working and everything and schooling, does he really need to?
“He’s done a mountain of racing. I think he might be better where he is but I don’t know, we’ll see.”
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6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Man, 37, jailed for threatening to publish intimate images of woman online & sending ‘depraved’ & abusive emails
A MAN has been jailed for 18 months after he threatened to publish intimate images of a woman online and then sent her hundreds of degrading and abusive emails
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Craig Coyle, 37, and the woman had been in a relationship for a number of months having met on the dating site Tinder in December 2022.
The judge also imposed an order that Coyle have no contact with the injured party on a permanent basisAlamy
They began their relationship early the following year and broke up in September 2023.
Coyle, of Holly Court, Ballybrack, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to threatening to publish intimate images of the woman without her consent on September 23, 2023.
He also pleaded guilty to harassment on dates between September 2023 and December 2023 and two charges of trespass at the woman’s home on December 23, 2023 and January 19, 2024. He has no previous convictions.
The offence falls under legislation known as Coco’s Law, which criminalises sharing or threatening to share intimate images without consent. The penalties include fines and/or up to seven years’ imprisonment.
Today, Coyle was handed a three-year prison sentence, with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditions, including that he engage with the Probation Services, disclose any intimate partner relationship and engage with appropriate programmes and services.
Imposing sentence, Judge Pauline Codd said the serious nature of the offending and its impact on the victim were among the aggravating features of the case.
Just Codd said: “No one should be visited with what the victim went through. The case had to be marked with a custodial sentence in all the circumstances.”
The judge also imposed an order that Coyle have no contact with the injured party on a permanent basis.
At a previous hearing, Judge Pauline Codd read a number of the emails Coyle sent the woman, including one which the prosecution said was too graphic to be read into the record.
Judge Codd noted that the woman had to purchase a security alarm after she caught Coyle outside her home one winter’s evening in 2023.
‘PROWLING AROUND HER HOME’
Describing Coyle’s behaviour as “horrendous”, the judge said: “He was prowling around her home in the early hours of the morning”.
The woman read her victim impact statement into the record and said she had gone from someone who didn’t set her alarm at night to someone who “has a house alarm and cameras on 24/7”.
She said her mental health has deteriorated because of Coyle’s “depraved, degrading and disgusting” messages to her.
She said: “No one has ever spoken to me with that level of hatred.”
She said her self-esteem went to zero and she began to worry that she’d lose her job. She also started to worry that Coyle would be there when she came home from work.
The woman said: “I am not the person I was when we first met. I am a shell of my former self.”
Coyle was handed a three-year prison sentence, with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditionsCollins Photo Agency
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on ‘Sappy’ RTE Home of the Year star reveals sweet secret meaning behind store name as new judge shares show ‘inspiration’
NEW RTE star Siobhan Lam has revealed the sweet secret meaning behind the name of her store – and how it has caused many to call her by the wrong name
The acclaimed interior designer, who is the newest face on RTE’s Home of the Year judging panel, also told how she was “surprised” at how “passionate” the show made her about some stranger’s homes.
RTESiobhan Lam joins Home of the Year for its eleventh season[/caption]
RTEHome of the Year returns to RTE One tomorrow night at 8.30pm[/caption]
The RTE series showcases Ireland’s most jaw-dropping houses, and returns to screens tomorrow night for a new season
Siobhan, who owns and operates a home interior store in Dublin’s Rathmines, joins returning judges, Hugh Wallace and Amanda Bone, this time around.
And the “sappy” interior consultant told The Irish Sun how her love for her husband helped spark the name for their shop, April and the Bear.
She told us: “I was trying to come up with an idea for a store. And a friend of ours said, ‘What do you love?’ And … this is going to sound very sappy now, but I love my husband.
“He’s this tall, hairy, handsome man who I call the bear, and I am born in April… So, we just stuck them together, and that’s the name, and it’s funny, it is a talking point, and a lot of people call me April, but that’s not my name. “
Aside from her joint sense of style with her husband, Siobhan said when it comes to a home’s interior she has one preference: “I love all different types of styles, but I definitely adore colour.
“I think colour, when you bring it into a space, it just energises a space. It’s fun, it’s playful, like, if you see my door, it’s pink. I just think that embracing colour is the way to go.
“I also adore industrial aesthetic. I think adding eclectic elements into a home brings back the personality of the homeowner. So I would definitely be more into the bold.”
And despite years of experience in the design game, Siobhan can still be inspired and surprised by some of her clients’ approaches to spaces.
Stepping into some of the country’s best-designed homes provided Siobhan with no shortage of fresh inspiration.
She explained: “It was actually really inspiring for me, just to see how different homeowners approach their homes.
“It was fantastic to see how they brought their personality into those spaces. And a lot of them were a blank canvas with a lot of them being contemporary new builds, but they brought so much flavour and personality to these spaces. It was really inspiring to be involved with.”
One thing that blew her away with some some of the contestants’ homes is the perfect hack for all mums, she said: “Particularly I found, I was blown away by some of the storage solutions.
“They were just fantastic and totally seamless. You wouldn’t even have known that they were there. That was one of the main things I took away from it was learning from the designs. People’s approach to functionality more so than even like aesthetics.”
She added: “You know, every home is different, I think, just from me personally, as a mum and as somebody who lives in the city, a lot of the time space is limited.
‘INTERESTING DEBATES’
“I found with those homes that were a little bit smaller, the homeowners had really put so much thought into storage, and storage isn’t necessarily something you want to talk about. It’s not too exciting, but it is really crucial in our lives, especially if you’ve got, you know, a big family.”
This season isn’t Siobhan’s first time on the telly, or even on Home of the Year, as she, in a previous season, served as a consultant.
Meaning, she was very attuned to the personal tastes of Hugh and Amanda and was prepared to fight for her favourite home if it spoke to her.
She said: “We all have our own opinions, and we’re all actually quite different than what we like. You know, Amanda adores a very paired back aesthetic. Hugh loves a bit of drama, and I adore colour. So, I think we all kind of stood our ground this season… there was a few tense moments.
CHAMPIONING HOME
“But they are incredibly knowledgeable about architecture, about homes and that kind of created a lot of interesting debates.”
She added: “I was surprised by just how passionate I got about the homes. Because obviously, it’s a competition. You feel you kind of champion certain competitors or certain homes across the series.
“Obviously I adore homes, and I’m enthusiastic about every home that I come across in some capacity. But I think the fact that it was a competition, and we had to score these homes, you really do take on a certain home, as you know, your home.
“You really get to know the personality of the homeowner from the home. And by the end of it, I was really, really passionate about certain homes.”
FAVOURITE SPOT
Despite their strong on-screen personas and tentative debates about scoring, Siobhan conceded that Hugh and Amanda could not have been more accommodating in easing her into the season.
She said: “Yeah, they were texting me. We were in a WhatsApp group, which was so lovely, because I was like, I have no idea what’s going on, but they were so lovely. Like Amanda reached out and she gave me so many just like watch out for this and watch out for that. So they’ve been so welcoming and lovely.”
Despite seeing dozens of contestants’ favourite spots in their own homes, where would Siobhan place her red spot?
She admitted: “I would put it up in our main bedroom, away from the noise. It’s a very calm space. We’ve got lots of lovely greens and pinks and grays. So it’s a very peaceful room. It’s nice and big.”
Home of the Year returns to RTE One and RTE Player, Tuesday, 18 February at 8.30pm
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As CeraVe products are known for helping to build and repair the skin’s barrier, so it’s a great option for those struggling with dry skin during the cold weather.
The brand’s products also feature gentle, fragrance-free formulas, so they’re great for teens or skincare beginners.
For more of face creams to cure winter dryness, you can read my full feature on the tried and tested best best moisturisers for dry skin.
When is the Love Island final?
The Love Island All Stars finale airs tonight, Monday 17 February at 9pm.
Maya has been amazing us with her incredible outfits and flawless make-up throughout the series, so we can’t wait to see her look for tonight.
It’s unclear on the Amazon site how long the £18% off CeraVe deal will be running for, so you may want to add the bestselling moisturiser to your basket soon.