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Railway RRB ALP Stage-II Exam Date 2025 Author: Sarkari Exam Team Tag: 10th Job   Short Information : Indian Railway (Railway Recruitment Board), has released the Stage-II Exam Date for the post of Assistant Loco Pilot ALP and RRB will be shortly announce the Result for the ALP Posts after evaluating their Performance in CBT ... Read more

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Railway RRB Junior Engineer JE Stage-II Exam Date 2025

RRB Junior Engineer JE Stage-II Exam Date 2025 Author: Sarkari Exam Team Tag: Graduate Job Short Information : Railway Recruitment Board (Ministry of Railway) has released the Stage-II Exam Date for the post of JE, CMA & DMS and RRB will be shortly announce the Result for the Junior Engineer JE Posts after evaluating their Performance ... Read more

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Molly-Mae Hague caught making huge blunder on Bafta’s red carpet and admits she ‘completely panicked’

MOLLY-MAE Hague admitted she “completely panicked” when she made a huge blunder on the Bafta’s Red Carpet this week.

The Love Island alum, who starred in her own Amazon Prime documentary earlier this year, commented on a TikTok page after leading the glam at the London event.

Molly-Mae Hague at the BAFTA Film Awards.
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Molly-Mae Hague has admitted she ‘completely panicked’ on the Bafta’s Red Carpet this week[/caption]
Molly-Mae Hague at the EE BAFTA Film Awards.
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The influencer cut a stylish figure on the Red Carpet[/caption]
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Yet she was called out for her slip up on a movie reveal[/caption]

Molly-Mae, 25, walked the Red Carpet in a stunning black blazer jacket with a plunging neckline and ruffle sleeve.

She paired the sexy-sophisticated top with a flowing black skirt and heels as she rocked up to the star-studded event – with the real reason for her appearance coming to light.

Yet she has admitted that, despite being joined by manager Fran Britton, she “completely panicked” when asked about her favourite film of the year.

A correspondent for The News Movement filmed the influencer and businesswoman – in a video then posted to TikTok – in which she replied: “I did enjoy Nosferatu.

“And that’s up today.

“So yeah, with the long nails …” before walking off.

Yet eagle-eyed social media followers were quick to flag that the Maebe founder had spoken out about the horror flick on her YouTube page – and said she hated it.

One then remarked on her new video: “I fear Molly-Mae is me whenever I am caught off guard and say the exact opposite of what I feel.”

Another put: “Has nobody else panicked and said the first thing that comes to mid lmao.”

A third then mused: “I literally saw a TikTok of her saying she hated it,” as one put: “I thought she hated it lol.”

Another fan posted: “Molly babe we know you didn’t like it.”

One then giggled: “Me when I lie.”

Molly-Mae then candidly admitted she “completely panicked” when the question was sprung on her, before the page replied and put: “Relatable queen thank you for answering.”

Timeline of Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury's split

After five years together, Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury split up in August 2024.

At around 4pm on Wednesday, August 14, Molly-Mae and Tommy suffer an explosive showdown and Molly-Mae announces her split from fiancé Tommy Fury, saying ‘ I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way’.

An hour later Tommy shares a separate and brief statement confirming they have parted ways, and thanks Molly-Mae for making him ‘a dad’.

The real reason they split emerges and on Thursday, August 15 The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae learned Tommy had cheated on her – leading to an explosive showdown.

On Saturday, August 17, The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae had been sent an upsetting video showing Tommy kissing a girl in a nightclub in North Macedonia on a lads holiday.

Exactly one week after the split a Danish woman accused of getting close to Tommy speaks to The Sun. On Wednesday, August 21, she denies she is the girl who kissed Tommy.

The star’s First Vlog Of the Year video saw her applying her cosmetics and serums as she told of her cinema trip.

Talking about the flick, Molly-Mae said: “I was really upset.

“It had that Lily-Rose Depp in who I am completely obsessed with, I think she is stunning.

“But it was really bad.

“I really, really didn’t enjoy it, it was called Nosferatu, interesting name.

“It was all about vampires and Dracula – I went with Taylor and Jack [her pals] and it was a literal two out of 10.”

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According to a body language expert, Molly-Mae’s unexpected Bafta appearance has a much deeper meaning. 

Not only this, but as explained by the pro, her outfit subtly reveals all on her relationship with Tommy Fury, 25. 

Judi James tells Fabulous: “Molly-Mae’s very performative red-carpet appearance should be seen as an emotional emoji, a non-verbal announcement gesture of her mood, her confidence and her relationship status.

“The choice of outfit looks as contrived as her choice of pose. 

“Between poses, she is seen laughing and joking.

“But once she gets into spot she very deliberately adopts her desired look of ‘fierce’ and serious.”

She added: “It’s deliberately serious. She doesn’t want to look happy or lightweight.”

Not only this, but according to this body language pro, the Filter founder, who lives in a huge £3.5million mansion with her two-year-old daughter Bambi, appeared “relatable” through her red carpet appearance.

Film still of Willem Dafoe and Lily-Rose Depp in Nosferatu.
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Molly-Mae told how she loved movie Nosferatu – despite giving it a two out of 10[/caption]
Molly Mae Hague looking shocked.
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She previously told of her disappointment in the flick – and admitted she ‘completely panicked’ when answering the question[/caption]
Molly Mae and Tommy Fury kissing with their baby.
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A body language expert has revealed what Molly-Mae’s Bafta outfit reflected about her feelings to ex Tommy Fury[/caption]

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Gary Neville predicts another year of Man Utd struggles due to Ruben Amorim’s ‘unforgiving’ tactics and £300m of ‘waste’

GARY NEVILLE has predicted another year of Manchester United struggles due to Ruben Amorim’s “unforgiving” tactics and £300million of “waste.”

The Red Devils’ season hit a new low on Sunday as they lost 1-0 to fellow flops Tottenham.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Gary Neville has predicted another year of struggles for Ruben Amorim and Man Utd[/caption]
Gary Neville, Sky Sports commentator, speaking into a microphone.
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Neville reckons there are two key areas that need strengthening immediately[/caption]

It leaves United languishing in 15th – just 12 points above the drop zone.

And the misery could continue on Saturday when they travel to in-form Everton, who are now above them thanks to the skills of ex-United manager David Moyes.

Ruben Amorim cut a frustrated figure after seeing his injury-laden side crash to defeat in London at the weekend.

The Portuguese boss was forced to name EIGHT kids on the bench after United were hit by a raft of setbacks.

Amorim will now be hoping for some serious backing in the summer market as he looks to rebuild his squad.

However, Red Devils icon Neville reckons fans will still have to wait a while before seeing Amorim’s plans fall into place.

He claims a deficit of £300m over the last three years means it is going to take at least several more windows before Amorim has a squad he can call his own.

Neville believes United need to start by signing two midfielders and three specialist centre-backs who are suited to the new 3-4-3 system.

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But Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos can’t afford more “waste” after splashing out on several duds last summer.

Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast, Neville said: “How quickly can Amorim not just get good players in, but get players who can fit into this system?

“It’s a peculiar system, 3-4-3. It’s a system where you’ve got to find two midfield players who are good enough to play with each other and cover a lot of ground.

“You’ve got to find three centre-backs – with two of the outside ones capable of playing out wide in the full-back areas, when the wing-backs go forward.

“So you’re asking for specialists throughout the team. It’s not like other systems which are a little bit more forgiving.

“How quickly can Amorim and the recruitment team at United get to a point where they can adapt this squad into a 3-4-3 squad?

“It’s going to be a minimum of two to three transfer windows because of the investment that’s been made and we know the club’s on the edge of PSR.

“They’ve lost £300m in the last three years, so there’s a real struggle and a real fight to be able to spend the money that they need in the transfer market as well.

“There’s been a lot of waste in the last few years.”

Man Utd ratings v Spurs

MANCHESTER UNITED slipped to a 12th defeat in the Premier League with Rasmus Hojlund coming under fire again.

Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated the Manchester United players against an underachieving Spurs side – who are now three places above them in 12th – in North London.

Andre Onana – 3

United can’t do anything with him between the sticks. Can’t be trusted to collect anything.

His opposite number Vicario showed him a thing or two after returning for the first time since Spurs thrashed Man City in November.

At fault for the first goal when he palmed out a relatively weak bouncing shot into Maddison’s path in the 13th minute.

Noussair Mazraoui – 5

An OK performance. Clever link-up play with Zirkzee but couldn’t get hold of Spence down the left-hand side.

Pulled out an excellent cross for the Dutchman’s headed chance late-on.

Matthijs de Ligt – 6

His clearance stopped an obvious 2-0 before the half-an-hour mark.

Harry Maguire – 5

A mixed bag. Long ball over the top for Hojlund’s chance in opening 10 minutes and went on a few attacking runs himself in the first half.

Did well to stop Dejan Kulusevski from having a go at the edge of the box. But bizarrely stopped in his tracks when a cross came flying into Son later on.

Diogo Dalot – 6

A difficult afternoon for the Portugal international as Son and Djed Spence left him for dead a few times.

Hesitated when asked to shoot from five yards to make it 1-0 but helped Onana out with some clearances too.

Patrick Dorgu – 4

A Prem debut to forget. He was almost invisible from the left-hand side. And lacked quality when asked to get involved more in the second half.

Was stupidly caught offside with Bruno Fernandes offloading a stunning cross pitch pass and booked late-on.

Casemiro – 5

Looked every bit a player that hasn’t played Premier League football for two months. Unsurprisingly booked for a late one on Son.

Bizarrely dropped to the turf asking for a free-kick when nobody touched him. Was forced to play 89 minutes with eight teenagers on the bench. A difficult afternoon, indeed.

Bruno Fernandes – 5

Interceptions and breaking up play is not a part of the captain’s game. An uncharacteristically poor cross left United open on the counter.

Did get back to stop Son from having a shot at Onana on the hour mark and started ticking in attack in the final 20 minutes.

Alejandro Garnacho – 4

Looked shaky and cut a frustrated figure after blazing over an absolute SITTER from 10 yards to level the scores.

A bit of a shocker and looked a completely different player to the one who got United into the fifth-round of the FA Cup last week.

Woke up a bit in the second half as Vicario kept him at bay with several superb stops. But the 20-year-old is clearly better off the bench.

Joshua Zirkzee – 6

The best of a desperately poor front three. There’s a street player in there and he’s great with his touches at times.

But curled wide from 23 yards, stuck a header wide in the 70th minute and kicked an air shot in the final five minutes.

Rasmus Hojlund – 3

Is Hojlund the worst No 9 in United’s recent history?

The young Dane, who was unlucky to have a chance saved by Vicario, was second best in every loose ball and kept losing possession.

He was even caught offside after a pass from an Onana goal-kick in the first half – how often do you see that happen?

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Lionel Messi team-mate reveals he still takes medication to deal with World Cup final loss – despite going on to win it

ANGEL DI MARIA has revealed that he still takes medication to deal with past disappointments with Argentina.

The former Manchester United ace suffered three consecutive final defeats.

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Angel Di Maria (right) went through three consecutive international final defeats[/caption]

Di Maria, 37, went through heartbreaking losses in two Copa America finals and the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

He has managed to overcome the disappointments with successes in the 2022 Fifa World Cup and 2021 and 2024 Copa America finals.

However, the three-year period that saw the crushing defeats took its toll on the wide player.

Di Maria has revealed that he is still taking medication to deal with the lows.

He told Infobae: “Because of that I’m still taking the meds.

“I was able to reduce it [dosage].

“I’m much better, but that’s something a little addictive, too.

“These are things that stay with you, that mark you.”

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Di Maria was the matchwinner in the 2021 Copa America final win over Brazil as he scored the only goal of the game.

He was also one of the heroes in the 2022 World Cup final as he netted the first goal in the win over France.

Messi and Di María holding the FIFA World Cup trophy.
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Di Maria was one of the goalscorers in the 2022 World Cup final[/caption]
Argentina's soccer team celebrating their Copa America victory.
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He also helped the team retain the Copa America in 2024[/caption]

The Benfica star did admit that he has sympathy for his former international team-mates who did not get the chance to win an honour.

He added: “Who remembers the boys that reached that World Cup final and didn’t win?”

“Very few, it seems unfair to me. Who is talking about those kids Nobody.

“Very few can tell you how they played.

“I said it a lot of times when we became world champions, when we won the Copa America, I always said that those trophies were also [thanks] to the previous generation.”

Di Maria called time on his Argentina career last year but is still producing the goods for Benfica.

He has impressed this season in Portugal with 14 goals in 32 appearances in all competitions.

Despite his impressive form, he has insisted that leaving international football behind was for the best.

He said: “I was there for 16 years [with the national team] and it is as if I had been in a club.

“It’s difficult, but I think I made the right decision. It’s obvious that it tempts me because it’s the national team.

“I achieved everything I wanted to achieve. I left the way I wanted to leave.

“I hope one day I can be there again, in a different role.”

Angel Di Maria's 2024/25 Benfica season statistics: 32 appearances, 14 goals, 8 assists, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards, 154 minutes per goal, 2152 minutes played.

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Inside three-horse race to host World Cup final with world’s largest stadium aiming to beat Bernabeu and Camp Nou

REAL MADRID’S Santiago Bernabeu and Barcelona’s Camp Nou could be snubbed as hosts of the 2030 World Cup final.

Spain will be co-hosting the competition along with Portugal and Morocco in about five years.

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The Stade Hassan II may host the 2030 World Cup final[/caption]
Aerial illustration of the 115,000-capacity Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco.
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The Moroccan ground will have a capacity of 115,000 and will be the largest in the world[/caption]
Illustration of Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco, a proposed 2028 World Cup venue.
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Each end of the stadium will hold 29,500 general admission spectators[/caption]
Illustration of the new 115,000-capacity Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco.
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The ground has a provisional budget of 5billion dirhams (£381million)[/caption]

However, Real and Barca‘s crown jewel could miss out on the final to a very unlikely competitor.

That is none other than Morocco’s new pride and joy, the Stade Hassan II.

The 115,000-capacity ground is projected to be the largest football stadium in the world.

The stadium has been designed by Populous in collaboration with Paris-based architects Oualalou + Choi.

Each end of the stadium will hold 29,500 general admission spectators.

Five levels of hospitality along each of the main stands at the side of the pitch will welcome 12,000 VVIP, VIP, Hospitality and Box users, in addition to the Royal box.

The ground, which has a provisional budget of 5billion dirhams (£381million), will also serve as the home of Morocco‘s national football team and two local clubs.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2028 and the stadium will be built on a surface of 100 hectares in the province of Benslimane, which is some 38km north of Casablanca.

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Design Principal and founding partner at Oualalou + Choi Tarik Oualalou insists the “state-of-the art” stadium “has occupied space and is giving up space around it”, unlike other candidates like the Bernabeu, which is located within the city.

Oualalou, who is also the lead architect, told EFE: “Morocco’s proposal is to build the largest stadium in the world for the World Cup final in Morocco.

“So it is not only calibrated, but it is designed for this, it is imagined for this.”

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium before a Real Madrid game.
Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu may miss out on the 2030 World Cup final
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Tributes to ‘bubbly and loving’ mum, 47, who died after ‘incident at home’ as cops probe tragedy with man arrested

THE family of a “bubbly” and “loving” mum who died following a tragic incident have paid tribute to her as police continue to investigate.

Emma Williams, 47, died after an incident at a property in Gwalchmai, Anglesey on February 6.

Cops have confirmed that a man was arrested on suspicion of wounding and has since been released on bail pending further investigations.

In a tribute released through police, Emma’s family said she was a “wonderful mother, sister, aunt and a great friend to so many people”.

The statement added: “Emma adored her son Tommy and loved him unconditionally. He was the most important thing in her life. To Tommy, she was not just his mother, but his best friend.”

They continued to described how the mum made others feel relaxed, making sure they “left with a smile”.

According to the statement, Emma loved travelling and trying new things as she looked to create “wonderful memories” with her son.

Emma’s parents described how she “touched so many lives” with her kind, caring and loyal nature whilst she always had a sense of humour too.

They said: “She was lively, outgoing and her positive energy was contagious. Emma would be the heart and soul of any function; she knew how to live and embrace every moment.”

Her parents also described feeling “absolutely devastated” as they continued to come to terms with the “sudden loss” as they thanked their friends, family and the community for the comfort they provided during this difficult time.

They added: “Emma was hardworking and always excelled at everything she did. She was very well thought of wherever she worked.”

The coroner for north-west Wales has been informed.

A North Wales Police spokesperson: “Specialist officers continue to support Emma’s family during this difficult time whilst investigations into her death are ongoing.”

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Inside ‘town without hope’ where women have lowest life expectancy in UK & flee to Turkey for life-saving surgery

BEFORE she flew to Turkey in 2021 for a £3,500 gastric bypass op, at her heaviest mum Michelle Humphreys genuinely feared for her life.

Not only was her health suffering as a direct result of her size and weight – she was 18st 7lb and a size 22 – but also she was born and bred in the town where women have the lowest life expectancy in the UK.

Brynmawr town center street scene.
Today the town looks almost derelict, and hotels and pubs have shut down
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Shockingly, women in Brynmawr, South East Wales, on average aren’t expected to reach 79.

That’s four years lower than the life expectancy across England, which is now 83 for women, Office for National Statistics data shows.

Not long ago it was a thriving market town where people reaped the benefits of hard work and a close community where neighbours looked out for each other.

But today the town looks almost derelict. Hotels and pubs have shut down and shops have been replaced by takeaways.

Some locals say the town has been “abandoned” and people have “lost hope”.

Life expectancy for women in Blaenau Gwent, where Brynmawr stands, is 78.9 years, the ONS says.

A range of factors have contributed to this depressing statistic – from obesity and lack of exercise, to the use of hard drugs and heavy smoking.

It’s a socially deprived area where people can’t see a way out. There’s a lot of despondency in the Welsh valleys due to the closure of big industry – coal and steel – and a lack of jobs to take its place. 

People die before their time here, it’s sad to see but they don’t look after themselves. No one has their five-a-day.

Denise Brain

Just 35 miles away in Hereford, women can expect to live 83.6 years – almost a five-year difference. 

“Perhaps I’ll move to Hereford then,” says Denise Brain, 58, who is still recovering from open heart surgery.

“People die before their time here, it’s sad to see but they don’t look after themselves. No one has their five-a-day.”

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Michelle was seriously concerned about her health and life expectancy before she had successful weight loss surgery in Turkey, and now she feels fitter than ever
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Three takeaways a day

One takeaway in the area reported that it regularly delivers three meals a day to the same household.

And some locals were shocked to see a mum arriving at Greggs every morning by council-paid taxi to give her children their breakfast before school.

Four out of five people are overweight or obese in the county.

It’s such a problem, a special weight management clinic has been set up to tackle the obesity epidemic.

Closed Pizza Plus takeaway shop in Brynmawr.
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The high street has plenty of affordable fast food options, but the local leisure centre was shut down and there’s only one fruit and veg shop[/caption]

‘Turkey weight-loss op saved my life’

As a result of the issue, ‘hundreds’ of women here have reportedly desperately tried to increase their lifespans – by flying to Turkey to have gastric bypass ops.

Michelle Humphreys, 58, runs a dressmakers and haberdashery in the town square where she spends a lot of her working life altering clothes to fit ever-growing female customers.

She can empathise with those struggling, as not long ago the mum-of-three was 18st 11lb and a dress size 22.

Michelle said: “I put it on over the years but to me I never seemed to eat that much.

“It was my metabolism, sometimes the only thing I would eat all day is cornflakes, but I would have takeaways at weekends, a pizza or a Chinese.

“I didn’t realise how unwell I was until I got to Turkey and the doctors
carried out tests which showed I was diabetic.”

Michelle heard about a friend who had travelled to Turkey for the weight loss op and went on to the internet to investigate.

Husband Darryl, a council bin man, backed her and Michelle drew £3,500 from their savings to catch a flight.

She says: “It saved my life. I wouldn’t be here now if I hadn’t had the gastric bypass.

“I witness the obesity crisis here every day – women come into the shop suffering from health problems due to their size.

“A lot of large women come in to have their clothing altered.

“There’s nothing around here to help people, they closed the leisure centre down and you can’t get a doctor’s appointment.

“What we do have is lots of takeaways – there are 12 here already and we are about to get two more, including a Burger King.

“I had dangerously high blood pressure before I went and then the medical team out there found I had Type II diabetes.

“When the surgeon was operating he found a lesion on my liver, he removed that for free.”

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Michelle has lost 8st 9lb since the surgery, and hasn’t looked back[/caption]

A new lease of life

Non-smoker Michelle said she has a new lease of life after returning to Brynmawr and now hopes she’s significantly increased her life expectancy.

She explains: “Before I went I couldn’t walk 100 yards, but a week after coming back I did seven miles.

“I’ve dropped 8st 9lbs. I’m now 10st 2lbs and a size 12, and feel like a new woman.

“I actually eat more now than I did before the operation and I’ve changed my lifestyle because I don’t want to get to that size again.

“I can name at least 30 women from these parts who have been to Turkey for gastric surgery. There must be hundreds across Blaenau Gwent.”

Michelle Humphries, before and after weight loss photos.
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The grandma says she knows dozens of other women from the same area who are also opting to travel to Turkey for surgery[/caption]

‘We’ve been abandoned’

Michelle says she hates living in her home town Brynmawr and finds it depressing’.

She and Darryl, 57, have a three-bedroom flat above the shop which they bought for £125,000 three years ago.

On a tea break from her Stitch-in-Time shop, grandmother-of-seven Michelle said: “Unless you want a takeaway or a haircut there’s nothing here.

“I was brought up in the town and I’ve watched it slowly die.

“We have been abandoned, people have lost hope.

“It’s not surprising people die young here. There’s not much to live for.”

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At her heaviest, Michelle Humphreys weighed 18st 7lb and was a size 22
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‘It’s only going to get worse’

NHS community nurse Rebecca Somers, 32, says she deals with the town’s obesity crisis every working day, and she too was once a statistic.

She said: “I was 18-and-a-half-stone, a size 18 and I tried every diet going and nothing worked.

“People might say I took the easy way out but I went to Turkey for a gastric by-pass procedure.

“It cost me £3,500 and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done, I wish I’d done it sooner.

“By going down that route I’ve probably saved the NHS a lot more on what it would cost to treat me for all the conditions that go with being obese.

“But not everyone can afford it and while people fill up on takeaways every day the situation is only going to get worse.”

‘It’s cheaper to live off takeaways’

In 2018, a survey found that 55 of the 75 restaurants in Blaenau Gwent are fast food outlets, the highest proportion of any council area in England, Scotland, and Wales.

That figure is believed to have gone even higher as families rely on burgers, kebabs and pizza rather than cook healthy meals for themselves.

Stuart Lewis, 62, runs the Fresh and Fruity, the only greengrocer in the town.

He says: “People should be changing their diets but it’s easier and cheaper to live off takeaways.

“There aren’t many people in Brynmawr getting their five-a day.”

Fresh 'N' Fruity store in Brynmawr town center.
Fresh ‘N’ Fruity is the only greengrocer store in Brynmawr Town Centre
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‘It’s not surprising’

It’s not just the issue of obesity seemingly blighting the town.

Michelle also believes suicide is an issue, especially among young adult males who have been sucked into the drug culture because of a lack of employment opportunities.

At one point Blaenau Gwent had the highest suicide rate among men in Wales.

The landmark Griffin Hotel which stands in the town’s square closed its doors years ago and was recently raided by Gwent Police, who found a thriving cannabis plantation inside.

Others blame Blaenau Gwent’s struggling economy for coming top of the mortality league for both women and men.

The giant steelworks in Ebbw Vale which once employed 14,000 people has long closed down and nothing has replaced it.

Those that are in work are typically paid £64 a week less than people doing the same job across the UK.

Jobless Mike Jones, 53, said: “It’s not surprising people don’t reach a great age around here because there’s no sense of purpose.

“It’s not just diet, smoking and a poor lifestyle, it’s having a reason to get up in the morning.

“Do you remember Yosser Hughes from the TV, there’s plenty of them around here.

“My dad died at 65, my mum went on a bit longer, she was 76, they both smoked and never exercised or anything like that.

“My mum had COPD and was on oxygen for the last few years of her life. Then she died of a heart attack.”

All the ways obesity can kill

Being overweight doesn’t automatically kill you.

But carrying excess fat is associated with lots of health problems.

Firstly, there’s heart disease.

Extra body fat can lead to high blood pressure and cholesterol, raising the chances of heart attacks.

Then we have type 2 diabetes.

Carrying excess weight makes your body resistant to insulin, resulting in high blood sugar levels and complications like kidney failure.

Obesity is also linked to 13 different cancers, which include:

  • Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus
  • Breast cancer in postmenopausal women
  • Colon and rectum cancer
  • Uterus cancer
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Upper stomach cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Ovaries cancer
  • Pancreas cancer
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Meningioma, a type of brain cancer
  • Multiple myeloma

Sleep apnea, which disrupts breathing during sleep and can make people snore, is another risk.

Not being able to breathe properly can lead to a sudden drop in oxygen levels, which can be bad for the heart.

Being obese can also impact mental health, often leading to depression and anxiety due to stigma and discrimination.

Healthcare ‘failings’

It’s tragically ironic that fatal health conditions are taking their toll on the people of Blaenau Gwent because Nye Bevan, the founder of the NHS, was born there.

Locals say he would be turning in his grave if he saw the collapse of the NHS and how it has affected the communities of South Wales.

One young mum, who didn’t want to be named, said: “I rang the local surgery for an appointment for my little girl this morning and they’ve got nothing until the end of December.

“That’s six weeks away. If you say she needs to be seen sooner they tell you to take her to A&E, but that can be a ten-hour wait.

“It’s disgusting, there’s no wonder people are dying before their time here, you can’t get medical help.”

Businesswoman Lisa Skinner, 53, who runs a trophy and greeting card shop in Brynmawr said: “If you phone for an appointment you can queue for ever. Sometimes you just give up.

“I don’t blame the surgery, there’s just one doctor and one receptionist. They can’t cope. I needed vital tablets and I had to wait for two days to get a prescription.

“I’m sure people are dying because of the failings of the health service here. The whole town is suffering.

“So many people are overweight, I’m as bad. I love chocolates too much.”

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Store owner Lisa Skinner says the town is being let down when it comes to healthcare[/caption]

‘There are too many people on benefits’

Mum-of-two and grandmother Samantha Jones, 63, believes the problem stems from a lack of career opportunities.

She says: “Younger women in the town don’t look after themselves – there are too many people on benefits who are not encouraged to work.

“It’s not good for their mental health, they don’t realise that work is good for the mind and the soul. That’s how it used to be around here.

“They should cut benefits and get people back to work.

“But there’s nothing around here for families, I wouldn’t want to bring a child into the world here – and it’s getting worse.”

Prof Tracy Daszkiewicz, Director of Public Health for Gwent, said: “Women’s health in Gwent is a key priority for us.

“We are working to ensure that everyone across Gwent can live in good health for as long as possible.

“We will also align our approach to the new national strategy ‘A Healthier Wales for Women and Girls’.”

Blaenau Gwent Council were also contacted for comment.

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Love Island’s Harriett Blackmore takes a brutal swipe at two of her co-stars amid bitter feud

LAST night the 2025 series of Love Island: All Stars came to an epic conclusion when one of the couples was crowned as this year’s winners.

Casey O’Gorman and Gabby Allen won this year’s All Stars series, with Luca Bish and Grace Jackson placing second, and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard placing third.

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Harriett Blackmore subtly slammed two of her former co-stars
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Olivia Hawkins made a return to the villa over the weekend and brutally dumped Harriett and her man Ronnie Vint – while also dropping a major bombshell about Grace Jackson
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Screenshot of Harriett Blackmore and Ronnie Vint from Love Island.
Harriett and Ronnie rekindled their romance in the villa during this series of Love Island: All Stars
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The epic grand finale didn’t take place without a healthy dose of drama though, with one of the most brutal swipes happening shortly before the last episode aired.

Ahead of the grand finale airing on ITV2 last night, former Love Island star Amy Hart headed up a social media live stream where she spoke to past Islanders and gave viewers a look around the iconic South African villa.

While Amy hosted the social media stream, she chatted to Harriett Blackmore, who was brutally dumped from the series just mere hours before the final was due to take place.

Taking a brutal swipe at two of her co-stars amid a very bitter feud, Harriett didn’t hold back when she subtly slammed Olivia Hawkins and Samie Elishi.

Amy Hart said to Harriett in the Love Island live stream on TikTok before the final aired: “You’re a girls’ girl.

“Who are you looking forward to going on a girls’ night out with?”

Ronnie jumped in and quickly said: “Not Liv!”

Harriett agreed: “Not Liv.”

She then told Amy who she’d go out with, noticeably also leaving Samie Elishi out.

“Elma, Catherine, Grace, Tina. All of them. There’s a few I’d leave off the list,” she added in the veiled swipe.

This comes after Harriett and Liv clashed in the episode where she and Ronnie were dumped following a vote cast by axed Love Island stars.

Olivia previously claimed Ronnie sent her flirty messages while still with Harriett.

Harriett was in a relationship with Ronnie Vint last series and left the show with him, but the pair split just three months later.

Ronnie insisted he wasn’t in an exclusive relationship with Harriett, who he left the show with last summer.

The pair split and then rekindled things during this series of All Stars.

When Liv came back to the villa and dumped Harriett and Ronnie, Harriett took aim at the former Islander when she said: “The girl literally photoshopped her head onto mine and sent it to Ronnie and he still didn’t want you on the outside or in the Villa…”

And then when Liv made her comeback to the villa she also came head-to-head with Grace.

“So I’ve seen text messages of Grace just saying to someone that she’ll do whatever it takes to win the show this time from someone back home,” Liv said on Sunday night.

Harriett chimed in at the time, defending Grace, saying: “She probably made it up babe, like she did with Ronnie.”

Grace added: “Baby, that is absolutely not true. I do not care about winning this show.”

“I’ve seen the screenshots. I’m not saying who,” Liv added.

Harriett then said to Liv: “Babe, you’ve made it up like you’ve made up that Ronnie was into you.

“F***ing go home, honestly. Is she alright?”

Samie then weighed in and said: “We have seen the screenshots.”

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Samie Elishi on Love Island: All Stars.
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I use a simple process to leave my shower looking ‘good as new’ –  a £6 Amazon buy transforms it in 10 minutes

A PROFESSIONAL cleaner has revealed the process he uses to tackle hard water stains.

The expert explained that the hack will leave any shower looking as “good as new”.

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TikTok user Jason showed his followers the technique he uses to get shower doors gleaming[/caption]
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The professional cleaner transformed the shower door so it looked ‘good as new’[/caption]

In his viral video, TikTok user Jason (@jason.cleans) talked his followers through the process.

The TikToker, who set up his own cleaning business, explained that he was going to make a screen covered in hard water stains look “brand new again”.

He began by removing any items in the shower so as not to damage them during the clean.

Next, Jason rinsed all the surfaces down with hot water before applying a sulfamic acid-based cleaning product.

You can pick up these cleaners from Amazon, with the HG Limescale Remover Foam Spray currently available for just £5.85.

The cleaning professional recommended using a non-scratch scourer to scrub in this product.

Jason advised his audience to work the cleaner in using “circular motions,” demonstrating the technique.

He explained that he usually begins at the top and works his way down the surface.

The TikToker also removed the seal at the bottom of the shower screen and scrubbed it separately before re-attaching.

“After the chemical has sat on the shower screen and the tiles for about 10 to 15  minutes, just go back in and scrub it once again just to let the chemical dig in a little bit more,” Jason advised.

He then gave the surfaces a final rinse and used a squeegee to remove any excess water.

Jason then dried the surfaces with a cloth and used an isopropyl-based cleaning product to polish the inside and the outside of the glass as well as the fixtures inside the shower.

You can pick up a bottle of Pure Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol for just £5.80.

He showed his audience the now gleaming glass surface of the shower screen.

TikTok users shared their thoughts on the process in the comments section.

More bathroom cleaning tips

Keeping a bathroom clean and fresh can sometimes feel like a daunting task, but with a few practical tips and a regular cleaning schedule, it can be much more manageable.

1. Regular Maintenance

Daily Wipe-Down: A quick daily wipe-down of surfaces, such as the sink, countertops, and taps, can prevent the build-up of grime and soap scum. Keep a microfibre cloth handy for this purpose.

Ventilation: Ensure that your bathroom is well-ventilated to prevent mould and mildew. Open windows or use an extractor fan during and after showers.

2. Tackling Limescale and Hard Water Stains

Vinegar Solution: Hard water can cause limescale build-up on taps and showerheads. Soak a cloth in white vinegar and wrap it around the affected areas for a few hours, then scrub with a brush.

Lemon Juice: Lemon juice is another effective natural cleaner for limescale. Apply it directly to the affected areas, let it sit for a while, and then rinse off.

3. Cleaning the Toilet

Toilet Cleaner: Use a specialised toilet cleaner to scrub the bowl. Apply the cleaner under the rim and allow it to sit for a few minutes before scrubbing with a toilet brush.

Bicarbonate of Soda and Vinegar: For a natural alternative, sprinkle bicarbonate of soda into the bowl, then add vinegar. The fizzing action helps to lift stains and disinfect.

4. Shower and Bath

Showerhead: Remove mineral deposits by soaking the showerhead in a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water. You can do this by filling a plastic bag with the solution and securing it around the showerhead with a rubber band.

Bathtub: Use a non-abrasive cleaner to scrub the bathtub. For stubborn stains, make a paste with bicarbonate of soda and water, apply it to the stains, and let it sit before scrubbing.

5. Tiles and Grout

Grout Cleaner: Grout can harbour mould and mildew. Use a grout cleaner or a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and water to scrub the grout lines. An old toothbrush can be particularly effective for this task.

Tile Cleaner: Regularly clean tiles with a mild detergent or a vinegar solution to keep them shiny and free of soap scum.

6. Mirrors and Glass

Glass Cleaner: Use a glass cleaner or a mixture of vinegar and water to clean mirrors and glass surfaces. Wipe with a microfibre cloth to avoid streaks.

Shower Doors: Prevent soap scum build-up on glass shower doors by using a squeegee to remove water after each use.

7. Floors

Sweep and Mop: Sweep the bathroom floor regularly to remove hair and dust. Mop with a mild detergent or a suitable floor cleaner to maintain cleanliness.

8. Trash and Laundry

Empty Bins: Empty bathroom bins regularly to prevent nasty smelling odours.

Laundry: Keep a small laundry basket in the bathroom for used towels and bathmats, and wash them regularly.

9. Finishing Touches

Air Fresheners: Utilise air fresheners or essential oil diffusers to maintain a pleasant fragrance in the bathroom.

Organisation: Ensure toiletries and cleaning supplies are neatly organised and stored to minimise clutter and facilitate easier cleaning.

“Love cleaning videos, I feel more motivated, thanks,” said one follower.

“Literally would need you to do this for me daily,” wrote another viewer.

“I just don’t have the arm strength to do this,” joked a third commenter.

“This alongside ovens are my nightmare,” commented another TikTok user.

“This is the only way I clean my shower now and works a treat every time,” said one person.

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The expert recommended using a sulfamic acid-based cleaning product to transform your shower screen[/caption]

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