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Hot and Cold Numbers: Russia Gosloto 6/45 Morning Predictions for Thursday, 13 February 2025
Below are the current Hot and Cold Numbers based on the most recent 20 Russia Gosloto 6/45 Morning draws, which you can consider for today’s predictions. Analyzing Hot and Cold Numbers is a common lottery strategy. Players often choose Hot Numbers, which appear frequently, or Cold Numbers, expecting the less frequent ones to show up […]
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UK 49s Teatime Results: 12 February 2025
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The UK-based 49’s, held its latest UK49 Teatime draw today, Wednesday, 12 February 2025. Today’s Teatime results was presented by Kirstie. The UK49 Teatime draw for today, presented by renowned 49’s presenter, Kirstie, had the following winning numbers: Pending… The next UK49 draw, which will be the Lunchtime draw, is scheduled to take place tomorrow […]
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Oura Ring review: our writers have been wearing the Oura ring for a year – now Molly-Mae is a fan
MOLLY-MAE Hague is the latest celeb seen sporting the Oura Ring and she has revealed on social media just how much she loves it.
Posting on her Instagram account yesterday the influencer wrote: “Me and this Oura ring are in a relationship. Quite frankly I’m OBSESSED.”
Molly-Mae joins a growing list of famous names who have been spotted wearing the smart fitness device, including Jennifer Aniston, Prince Harry and Kim Kardashian.
The ring measures a host of health data, including the wearer’s heart rate, blook oxygen levels, body temperature, daily movement, stress levels and sleep quality.
All in all it reads more than 20 biometrics yet looks just like a piece of jewellery.
It’s sleek and simple, not bulky like some other health devices.
As Molly-Mae puts it: “It actually looks cute. How much more gorgeous than an Apple Watch or Whoop?!”
We reviewed the Oura 3, wearing the smart ring for over a year so we could report back on all of its functions.
Read on for our thoughts on this bestselling fitness tracker.
Pros
- Very lightweight
- Easy sleep tracking
- Precise step counter
- Compatible with birth control app Natural Cycles
- Stylish
Cons
- Chunky
- Expensive
- Some colourways can get tarnished
- Not just a one-time purchase: you’ll need to pay a monthly subscription
Rating: 5/5
Oura Ring review UK: how we tested
Three Sun Shopping writers have been wearing the Oura Ring for more than a year to give it a comprehensive review.
We tested its ability to track sleep, stress and activity, as well as how well it works with the Natural Cycles app for contraception.
Oura Ring Quickfire Q&A
How much is the Oura Ring? The Oura 3 currently starts from £299 but the newest version, the Oura 4 costs from £349.
Who’s it best for? People who are looking for health and fitness tracking in a subtle wearable.
What we loved: That it gives so much information, yet is so small and comfortable to wear.
What we didn’t: It’s a an extra £5.99 per month for access to full health data, otherwise you have receive sleep, readiness and activity scores only.
First impressions
The Oura Ring is available in eight sizes so Oura sends a sizing kit to make sure you order the correct fit.
The brand recommends wearing the Oura Ring on your index, middle or ring finger, but avoiding fingers where the base is narrower than the knuckle.
It should be tight enough to stay in place, but not so tight it’s uncomfortable.
Oura Ring Gen3, from £299
After placing the order, the Oura Ring arrived within two business days (impressive, considering it was sent from The Netherlands).
Set up was simple too. After downloading the Oura app and pairing with our phones we were ready to go. The process took no more than 10 mintues.
Oura Ring Gen3, from £299
The app confirmed basic info, such as height and weight; it also asked permission to share Apple Health data.
After that it took around 10 seconds to pull in data from a walk earlier that day.
The Oura is available in two designs – Heritage and Horizon – each available in a variety of finishes.
Though the ring looks chunky, it’s actually remarkably comfortable to wear and coordinates well with other jewellery.
Oura Ring Gen3, from £299
Performance:
Sleep tracking
Sleep tracking is one of the features that most excited us about the Oura Ring. It’s also less bulky and so more comfortable to wear in bed, than a smart watch.
It measures both the length of your sleep and the amount of time you spend in various stages of rest, including time spent awake, in REM sleep, deep sleep and light sleep.
Oura gives you a sleep score out of 100, which is particularly useful on those days when you lack ‘oomph’.
The app also lets you know when it’s time to start winding down for the evening and offers evening meditations to help you set the mood, which we found very beneficial in helping us drift off.
Stress and heart rate tracking
One of the newer functions of the Oura Ring is stress tracking.
Every fifteen minutes, the app captures your temperature and heart rate and provides you with a stress reading (once it’s figured out your baseline biometrics for the day).
There are four different readings: Stressed, Engaged, Relaxed, and Restored.
However, we’re not too impressed with this function as it indicates we’re mostly in a state of stress or ‘engaged’ – even when we’re relaxing or doing calming activities such as yoga.
We’ve also noticed that it tends to spike during exercise, hot showers and after eating – again, moments we wouldn’t equate with stress.
Oura recently released a Stress Resilience metric, which analyses how your body deals with and recovers from the stressors of the previous day, so it’s clearly a feature that’s being worked on.
Oura Ring Gen3, from £299
Oura Ring and Natural Cycles
The Oura Ring records temperature, which means you can use it in conjunction with the Natural Cycles app as a method of hormone-free birth control and for tracking your daily fertility status.
Oura Ring Gen3, from £299
Once the Natural Cycles app has synced with the data from the Oura Ring each morning, it asks you a few questions before advising whether it’s a green or red day.
On green days, your temperature indicates you aren’t ovulating and don’t need to use protection, while on red days, you’ll need to use extra protection.
Natural Cycles takes into account what your fertility goals are, so if you’re trying to get pregnant, it will predict which days you are fertile.
Like all contraceptives, Natural Cycles is not 100% effective. According to the company’s own research, it’s 93% effective with typical use and 98% effective with perfect use, so take that into account when you’re weighing up your contraceptive options.
Natural Cycles membership – £9.99 a month or £69.99 for a yearly subscription
Oura Ring vs Apple Health
Both the Oura and Apple Health apps allow you to view information about your breathing patterns overnight, as well as your heart rate during sleep.
While Apple Watch does record sleep stages, Oura’s matches performance with the polysomnography test (the gold standard for helping diagnose sleep disorders), making it superior for sleep tracking.
Oura Ring Gen3, from £299
The battery on the Oura lasts around six days on one charge, compared to less than 24 hours with our Apple watches.
How much does an Oura Ring cost?
The latest Oura Ring Generation 4 starts from £349, going up in price depending on the finish.
The Oura 3 reviewed by our writers starts from £299 for both the Horizon and Heritage models.
There’s a £5.99 monthly subscription fee to pay on all models to access full health data.
Where to buy an Oura Ring in the UK
The most popular place to buy an Oura Ring is the company’s own website.
However, it’s also available from John Lewis and Amazon.
Oura Ring Gen3, from £299
Alternatives?
If you’re looking for an alternative to the Oura Ring, there are a number of options out there.
The Sun’s Tech team tested out for the Samsung Galaxy Ring.
Its AI-powered health insights feature advanced health-tracking capabilities, such as heart rate monitoring, sleep analysis, and fitness tracking – all fully integrated with Samsung’s ecosystem of devices and apps.
We have also reviewd the Ultrahuman Ring AIR.
Like the Oura, it tracks sleep, activity and heart rate but stands out with its emphasis on metabolic health. This makes it a better choice if you’re particularly focused on glucose monitoring and metabolic optimisation.
It’s available in five colourways and is priced at £329 – whereas the Oura Ring starts from £299 and goes up to £499.
If you’re open to other wearable smart tech, the Apple Watch Series 10 tracks sleep, heart rate and exercise along with body temperature and blood oxygen levels, while another smart ring alternative is the Circular Ring Slim, which declares itself ‘the world’s thinnest smart ring’.
Can you use the Oura Ring without a subscription?
You can use the Oura Ring without a membership, but you’ll be limited as to what you can do with it.
You’ll be able to see your sleep, activity and readiness scores without a subscription, but that’s about all.
The subscription costs £5.99 a month (first month free) and for that you get in-depth analysis and additional health insights, which can be particularly beneficial if you’re looking to optimise your health and wellness.
Can you shower with an Oura Ring?
Yes, the Oura Ring is water-resistant up to 100 meters so it’s completely safe to shower while wearing it, without the risk of it being damaged.
In fact, Oura says it’s fine to wear your smart ring not only in the shower but in saunas, hot tubs, ice baths and cryotherapy tanks.
Beware of extended exposure to extreme temperatures though, which could cause damage to the battery.
Does the Oura Ring track steps?
It does, but the Oura Ring focuses primarily on tracking sleep patterns, activity levels and other health metrics.
However, if you do want to keep note of your daily step count then it registers all your daily movements.
Which is better: a smart ring or smart watch?
Deciding between a smart ring and a smart watch comes down to personal preference.
Smart rings such as the Oura offer discreetness, as they resemble regular jewellery and are less intrusive in daily activities. They also excel in sleep tracking and subtle notifications.
In contrast, smart watches boast larger displays, so they’re ideal if you prioritise visual information when it comes to tracking your health.
In our Whoop review, our tester was impressed by the ‘seamless’ graphics that are used to present the data, adding that a nifty trick is to ‘flip your smartphone horizontally to see a full-screen graph of your day. Satisfying does not cut it – it’s glorious.’
Ultimately, both types of device offer benefits so it’s all down to which one speaks to you most. You’re sure to find the right wearable health tech for you.
The verdict
After more than a year of testing, we can confidently say the Oura Ring is a must-have bit of tech that’s helped improve our lives.
It’s comfortable and aesthetically, its minimal design can be seamlessly styled around our outfits without looking out of place.
We all found the sleep tracker to be its most useful function. This provided more in-depth information than similar fitness trackers we’ve used and so helped us understand why our sleep was poor.
The ring’s many other features, such as heart rate tracking and the functionality to pair it with Natural Cycles means it’s great for every day use.
Though it’s not the cheapest smart tracker out there, it’s an investment that we think pays off. The Oura has made us more aware of our personal health metrics and has bolstered our overall health.
We’re big fans of Oura’s uncomplicated approach to scoring. With one look at the app in the morning, you can easily see what your body needs for the day.
Oura Ring Gen3, from £299
Emmerdale’s Tony Audenshaw reveals promise to fulfil wife’s dying wish with huge new challenge away from ITV soap
EMMERDALE legend Tony Audenshaw is aiming to fulfil his late wife’s dying wish – by raising funds with a charity with close personal meaning.
Tony has portrayed the beloved Bob Hope in the ITV soap since 2000.
He tragically lost wife Ruth, who was 43 years old, to pancreatic cancer back in 2017.
This year, he is running the London Marathon in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Specifically, to help the charity develop the first-ever early detection test for the disease – a breakthrough that could save thousands of lives.
Tony said: “How we wish there’d have been an early detection test ten years ago.
“This innovation looks like it will, at last, bring a sea change in the outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients.
“A keen runner herself, Ruth would have been thrilled to know that London Marathon had chosen Pancreatic Cancer UK as its 2025 charity partner at this pivotal time.
“We all miss her like mad, but it’s a comfort to think that her story is helping to drive this change.”
Diana Jupp, chief executive of Pancreatic Cancer UK said: “Tony has been one of our most passionate supporters for years and we are so proud to have him running for us, on what will be one of the most important days ever for pancreatic cancer.
“This devastating disease has been overlooked, underfunded, and left behind for 50 years. Families are often left with only hope to hold on to, but they deserve more than hope.
“Being the official charity partner for the 2025 TCS London Marathon is a unique opportunity to change the story around the deadliest common cancer.
“An early detection test is finally within reach, which could save thousands of lives, and our runners are determined to take us over the finish line. With their help, we can put a test into the hands of doctors and give everyone affected by pancreatic cancer more than hope.”
Meanwhile, the actor revealed how he was inspired by a note left by Ruth before her death.
He told PA: “She left all her friends and family a card to read after she died, and in it she said ‘if you run London again will you do it for pancreatic cancer?’
“She also then added something like, ‘No pressure, if you don’t fancy it don’t’, which is very Ruth.”
Tony has previously completed the London Marathon 15 times, most recently in 2015.
He stopped participating when Ruth was diagnosed with the deadly disease.
The actor’s personal best in the London Marathon is two hours, 58 minutes and 49 seconds – achieved in 2006.
Meanwhile, this year’s London Marathon is set to take place on Sunday, April 27.
Previously, the soap star opened up about the “devastating” moment he learned Ruth had just months to live.
Tony appeared on This Morning to help people spot the signs of the disease and raise awareness.
Symptoms of pancreatic cancer
PANCREATIC cancer doesn't always cause symptoms in its early stages.
As the cancer grows and you do begin to show signs, these may come and go and be unspecific, making it hard to diagnose, according to Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Common symptoms include:
- Indigestion – a painful, burning feeling in your chest with an unpleasant taste in your mouth
- Tummy or back pain – it may start as general discomfort or tenderness in the tummy area and spread to the back, which get worse lying down and feel better is you sit forward
- Diarrhoea and constipation – see a GP if you have runny poos for more than seven days, especially if you’ve lost weight as well
- Steatorrhoea – pale, oily poo that’s bulky, smells horrible and floats, making it hard to flush
- Losing a lot of weight without meaning to
- Jaundice – yellow skin and eyes, as well as dark pee, pale poo and itchy skin
Having been told Ruth’s tumour was inoperable, the couple were hopeful after finding a doctor who would operate on it in Germany.
They were ultimately left heartbroken after being told the news that the cancer had spread.
Tony said at the time: “Part of the thing when you have surgery is that you can’t have chemotherapy for a little while because, obviously chemotherapy kills the good cells as well as the bad cells, so while it was all clinging together, some cells got loose.
“It was quite devastating, because it was probably two months after the operation that we found out it had spread already.”
Cage fighter behind Britain’s biggest armed robbery ‘paralysed in shooting at luxury home after prison release’
A CAGE fighter behind Britain’s biggest armed robbery was ‘shot in the kitchen of his luxury home after his jail release, a court heard.
Paul Allen, 41, was left paralysed for life after being blasted with two bullets from a Glock 9mm handgun in Woodford, East London.
The criminal mastermind was behind a robbery on the Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent in 2006 where £54million was stolen.
He had been released from jail when he was allegedly targeted by Daniel Kelly, 46, and brothers Stewart Ahearne, 46, and Louis Ahearne, 36.
The trio are on trial at the Old Bailey charged with conspiring together and with others unknown to murder Allen.
On July 11, 2019, Allen was in the kitchen of lavish home when the men opened fire, jurors heard.
Prosecutor Michael Shaw said: “The intention of the men who planned and carried out that shooting was to kill him.
“Three of the men that planned and carried out that attack are in the dock of this crown court today.
“The first of them, shaking his head, is Daniel Kelly.”
The court was told six bullets were fired in total – with two hitting Allen.
One struck him in the centre of the throat, which left him paralysed.
Mr Shaw said he only survived thanks to the “rapid intervention of neighbours, police officers, paramedics and then the skill of the surgeons who were able to remove the bullet lodged in his spine”.
Jurors heard the defendants had carried out “planning and reconnaissance” for the attempted murder using burner phones and hired vehicles.
Mr Shaw added: “The background to this attack is that Paul Allen is a career criminal, and a very sophisticated criminal.
“He was convicted at Woolwich Crown Court for his part in what was and probably still is Britain’s biggest armed robbery at a Securitas depot in Kent when £54 million in cash was stolen.
“He had by 2019 been released from prison and lived with his partner and young children.”
Louis and Stewart Ahearne, along with Kelly, deny conspiracy to murder.
The trial continues.
