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New £7.8million revamp to improve English seaside town and reopen ancient woodland

A HUGE multi-million project is set to revamp a number of UK seaside towns in the UK as well an abandoned woodland.

As part of the East Lindsey Investment Fund, the £7.8million scheme will improve a number of areas across Lincolnshire.

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A multi-million pound project is to improve seaside towns such as Sutton on Sea[/caption]
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Skegness is also getting some improvements[/caption]

One of the main improvements includes new tourist activities at Sutton on Sea, as well as better parking options and infrastructure.

Named as one of the best places to live by the Sunday Times last year, the seaside town is already undergoing an number of improvements, which started back in 2023.

This includes a new £7.5million “beachfront cultural hub” with restaurant, lodges and art galleries that which is currently under construction.

But the new plans include another £1.8million for tourism upgrades, as well as more beautiful street furniture, signs and shop fronts.

East Lindsey’s biggest seaside town, Skegness, is also undergoing some improvements including a better car park to cope with the busy summer season.

The new scheme also includes the purchase of Harrison Woodlands.

The 483-acre abandoned ancient woodlands dates was first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, making it one of the few surviving ancient woods in the UK.

However, it closed to the public back in 2023 and remains badly damaged and closed to the public.

Being bought by The Woodland Trust, the improvements will see the removal of dead trees and restoring the woods with new pathways before opening as an attraction again.

They explained on their website: “By removing invasive species like rhododendron, we’ll encourage a wide range of woodland indicator flowers like wood anemone, woodruff and bluebells to return.

“We’ll also remove large areas of trees severely affected by ash dieback. Installing deer fencing will allow for natural regeneration to take hold.

“As restoration progresses, we’re confident that warblers and breeding birds including great spotted woodpecker, treecreeper and tree sparrow will return to Harrison Woodlands.”

It hopes to reopen next year.

Councillor Craig Leyland, leader of East Lindsey District Council, said: “I am delighted that we can make this incredible investment into East Lindsey and its residents, businesses and visitors, supporting an array of fantastic projects and initiatives across an unprecedented number of themes and priorities.

“The awarding of these funds is just the start though.

“I am looking forward to continuing to work with our local communities in the months and years ahead to make these ideas a reality, and to establish East Lindsey as a wonderful tourist destination, as a flourishing economy and, most importantly, a place to call home.”

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Harrison Woods is being regenerated as well[/caption]
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It closed back in 2023 and hopes to reopen next year[/caption]

If you fancy owning your own part of Lincolnshire, you could even buy part of Skegness beach.

Four plots of the beach are currently on sale, for as little as £50,000.

Of course that’s for the smaller section, with the larger 3.5 acre site costing around £250,000.

But if you manage to splash out on it all, you could own a whopping 83.7 acres of the beach.

Can’t quite stretch to that? You can instead stay at Butlin’s new £12million holiday lodges which opened last summer.

And one mum explained why Skegness is a great staycation for kids.

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Sutton on Sea was even named a top place to live[/caption]

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MAFS stars drop HUGE hint they’re back together after emotional reunion episode and shock split

A MAFS star has dropped a huge hint that she’s back together with her ex – after an emotional reunion episode, and their shock split.

It was revealed in November last year that Tasha Jay and Paula Liba had split up.

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A MAFS star has dropped a huge hint that she’s back together with her ex – after an emotional reunion episode, and their shock split[/caption]
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The reunion saw a mix of 2024 and 2023 stars in attendance[/caption]

They took part in the 2023 series of Married At First Sight, and had been a strong couple after living the show, so their split came as a surprise to fans.

And as the reunion episode aired on Monday night, MAFS fans watched as an emotional Tasha saw Paul for the first time since their split.

When it came to the honesty box, the question was posed as to whether they could see themselves getting back together.

They both admitted that they’d have said no before that night, but that seeing each other could’ve changed that.

In a further hint that things could be back on between the pair, Tasha posted on her Instagram stories while watching the reunion episode last night, and she was seen FaceTiming Paul.

She was watching the show with co-star Holly Ditchfield, but the pair shared a picture with Paul on the phone.

Tasha grinned away as she held up Paul on her phone, while wearing her headphones.

And Holly penned: “Gotta watch the ep with these two, we’re sat ready…” before tagging them both.

After emotional scenes between herself and ex Paul that saw them getting emotional and hugging, Tasha has shared her thoughts on the reunion episode.

She wrote to her Instagram followers: “Guys tonight was so so emotional having to relive that all over again.

“It is not a normal situation to have to watch your break up so right now I’m just trying to take it all in.

“I am so overwhelmed with all the lovely comments and I appreciate every single one of you.”

Tasha’s statement comes after The Sun exclusively revealed that Paul had moved on from his relationship with Tasha with another member of the MAFS cast, Hannah Norburn.

The new romance seemed to have been news to Tasha, who took to Instagram with a series of veiled swipes on her Stories.

One message read: “B***h stop acting innocent before I tell you something you ain’t think I knew.”

A second message, posted alongside a string of rat emojis, added: “I’m bad at arguing I’d rather slap the f**k outta you actually.”

Then, in what appeared to be another swipe at her ex, Tasha hit out at “begs” on her Instagram stories.

She was doing a Q&A with fans, when one person asked how much her life had changed since being on MAFS.

Tasha responded: “It’s changed in the sense of I now get incredible opportunities and meet inspirational people and the odd person may recognise me here and there.

“Also I have a platform to raise awareness for T1 Diabetes which is something I’ve always dreamed of.

“By my life will never change I would still rather spend the day at the farm with the kids than be a beg like some people.”

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Tasha FaceTimed ex Paul during the MAFS episode[/caption]
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Tasha and Paul’s split was revealed in November last year[/caption]

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New Look drops HUGE clearance sale with 50% off – prices start at £2.60

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NEW Look made the headlines this week after announcing the closure of 26 Ireland stores, along with talks of the retailer facing liquidation.

Following the shut down of its site for most of Monday, New Look has returned with a huge 50% off clearance sale across hundred of lines.

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New Look has reduced hundreds of pieces in the clearance sale

New Look 50% off sale

While it’s unclear yet whether the retailer is set to shut down the website for good, prices have been slashed to as little as £2.60.

Shoppers can currently save big across jackets, dresses and knitwear, so it’s no surprise that pieces are selling out seriously fast.

To save fashion fans from endless scrolling through the site, we’ve rounded up the best live deals on the site right now, but we’re not expecting them to stay in stock for long.

New Look sale

New Look Soft Knit Sweater Vest, £10 (was £19.99)

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The half-price sweater vest comes in three neutral shades

New Look Soft Knit Sweater Vest, £10 (was £19.99)

Sweater vests are perfect for transitional dressing as they can be worn alone or layered with tops and blouses.

New Look’s on-trend version comes in three neutral tones to pair with everything from satin maxi skirts to jeans and blouses, featuring a round neck and side slits.

The knitted number is reduced by 50% making it just £10, but it’s already sold out in one colourway.

New Look Leather-Look Biker Jacket, £32.24 (was £42.99)

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New Look’s leather-look jacket is 25% off

New Look Leather-Look Biker Jacket, £32.24 (was £42.99)

Everyone needs a classic black biker jacket in their capsule wardrobe, and New Look’s £32 version ticks all the boxes.

The leather-look jacket features a relaxed fit with notch lapels and an asymmetric zipped front, finished with silver-toned hardware.

A staple for every season, the bargain style is reduced by 25%.

New Look Crew Neck Cardigan, £17.99 (was £29.99)

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The staple cardigan has 11 colours to choose from

New Look Crew Neck Cardigan, £17.99 (was £29.99)

Fashion fans can save 40% on the retailer’s everyday crew neck cardigan.

The buttermilk yellow shade is perfect for spring styling, but it also comes in 10 other colours including blue, yellow and beige.

The knit’s lightweight design is finished with delicate ribbed trims, and it can be thrown on with jeans, dresses and skirts.

New Look Fur-Lined Print Trim Slippers, £11 (was £19.99)

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The £11 slippers could easily be mistaken for Uggs

New Look Fur-Lined Print Trim Slippers, £11 (was £19.99)

New Look’s dupes of the Ugg Tasman’s have been slashed by an impressive 45% in the sale.

The slippers feature a cosy faux fur lining with padded cushioning, finished with an abstract print trim that resembles the designer version.

New Look Leopard Print Coat, £35 (was £79)

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Leopard print is still a top trend for 2025

New Look Leopard Print Coat, £35 (was £79)

Leopard print pieces are still trending, and this high street longline coat is reduced by more than 50%.

The longline silhouette is perfect for pairing with wide-leg trousers and denim for an instantly elevated look – but the coat has very limited stock.

New Look Ruched Maxi Dress, £20.80 (was £26)

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The ruched maxi dress looks so flattering

New Look Ruched Maxi Dress, £20.80 (was £26)

New Look’s ruched maxi dress looks so flattering with it’s figure-skimming cut, capped sleeves and subtle ruching across the waist.

The specked grey shade is perfect for every season, while the pastel yellow colourway will make a stylish addition to any spring/summer wardrobe.

New Look Double-Breasted Trench Coat, £48.74 (was £64.99)

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A classic trench is a wardrobe essential

New Look Double-Breasted Trench Coat, £48.74 (was £64.99)

A classic trench coat is a must-have for any capsule wardrobe.

The lightweight design makes them ideal for throwing on over anything during the transitional seasons, and shoppers can save 25% on New Look’s version.

The double breasted design gives a smart finish, while the belted design will cinch the waist for a flattering finish.

It’s unclear how long New Look’s huge sale will be running for, but items are selling out seriously fast – so we recommend shopping your favourite finds soon.

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Taliban bizarrely says elderly Brit couple were arrested over ‘misunderstanding’… but pair still haven’t been heard from

THE Taliban have bizarrely claimed the arrest of a British couple in Afghanistan was due to a “misunderstanding.”

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were arrested on 1 February on their way back home to the Bamiyan province.

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, a couple kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Peter Reynolds and his wife Barbie were arrested over three weeks ago on their way home

The Taliban said today that the couple were detained due to a “misunderstanding” that they had fake Afghan passports.

It comes after the group said on Monday was aiming to release the Brits “as soon as possible”.

Taliban official Abdul Mateen Qani told the BBC: “A series of considerations is being taken into account, and after evaluation, we will endeavour to release them as soon as possible.”

The Reynolds – who are also Afghan citizens – allegedly texted their children following their arrests saying they did not want Western authorities to get involved, Sky reports.

The pair’s four children said last week their parents ran training schools in Afghanistan for 18 years, despite the rise of the Taliban in 2021.

The couple run Afghanistan-based Rebuild, an organisation that provides education and training programs for businesses, government agencies, educational organizations and nongovernmental groups.

The Brits, who married in Kabul in 1970, have had their home in Nayak raided by cops.

Peter and Barbie told their kids they were detained at the interior ministry, before their lines went down.

One of their children, Sarah Entwistle urged the British consulate to do everything in their power to help.

She told Times Radio: “Our parents have always sought to honour the Taliban, so we wanted to give them the opportunity to explain their reasons for this detention.

“However, after more than three weeks of silence, we can no longer wait.”

Sarah previously told The Sunday Times: “This is really bad.

“My mother is 75 and my father almost 80 and [he] needs his heart medication after a mini-stroke.

The couple, along with another foreigner and a local, were taken from central Bamiyan province to the capital Kabul over three weeks ago.

More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online

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James Bye set to rake in a fortune by flogging personalised video messages for eye-watering price after EastEnders axe

EASTENDERS star James Bye looks set to rake in a small fortune after signing up to a personalised video-making website.

The actor, 41, bowed out of his role as Martin Fowler last week during the show’s live episode for its 40th anniversary.

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James Bye is set to rake in a fortune following his exit from EastEnders[/caption]
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The 41-year-old has signed up to celebrity video messaging platform Cameo[/caption]
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Fans were left devastated as Martin Fowler tragically died following the The Vic explosion during last week’s live episode[/caption]

Viewers watched as Martin suffered a cardiac arrest after an iron beam crushed his legs following the explosion at the Queen Vic.

With the character’s popularity reaching an all-time high, James looks set to cash in on his Walford demise.

The Sun can reveal he’s signed up celebrity video messaging platform Cameo just days after his final EastEnders scenes.

James is charging fans a whopping £51 for a personalised message from him, which average a minute-and-a-half in duration.

The dad-of-four is also offering to promote businesses with an official endorsement from him – as prices start at £1,778.

A source said: “James signing up for Cameo at the height of his popularity is a no-brainer, it’s easy cash for him to make before his next acting role.

“He joined the platform on the week of his exit from EastEnders and has already been inundated with requests.”

According to his profile, James is willing to send fans a simple Happy Birthday message, as well as take on the role of agony uncle and offer advice or an inspirational pep talk.

Speaking about his exit from EastEnders after 11 years, James said his wife wasn’t best pleased.

He told The One Show: “I was sworn to keep it completely secret.

“Obviously the people who were involved in the storyline, they were told not long after I was.

“In fact I told the exec producer, ‘You have to let me tell Lacey. Everyone else you can tell’. And that was the most difficult conversation.

“Other than telling my wife. She wasn’t over the moon with it to be fair!”

Yesterday James’ next acting role was revealed as he swaps TV for the theatre.

He’ll play iconic Jane Austen hero Mr Darcy in the theatrical world premiere of Death Comes To Pemberley.

EastEnders' 40th anniversary cameos so far

With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford's past. But who have we had so far?

Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.

Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.

Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.

Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.

Ricky Groves – Groves returned as Garry Hobbs, a character who has not been seen since 2009.

Cliff Parisi – Parisi returned as Minty Peterson, a character who was last seen on the square in 2010.

Ross Kemp – Kemp has returned to play Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.

Other aspects of the EastEnders 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.

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‘Groundbreaking’ new vaccine REVERSES cancer in patients with ‘fatal disease’

A GROUNDBREAKING cancer vaccine reversed the disease in nine patients, a study has shown.

All nine patients enrolled in a Yale University study testing out personalised treatments against advanced kidney cancer remained disease free three years after receiving doses.

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Nine patients with advanced kidney cancer remained disease free after receiving personalised vaccines[/caption]
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The vaccines trained immune cells to hunt down cancer cells lingering after surgery[/caption]

Each person’s vaccine was created by examining the DNA and RNA in their tumour, which identified individual mutations in each of their cancers that weren’t present in normal, healthy cells.

Like all vaccines, personalised cancer vaccines train the body’s immune system to hunt down and destroy a threat.

The nine participants had all received surgery to treat stage three or four kidney cancer.

So in their case, the threat their immune systems were being trained to detect were any cancer cells remaining after surgery.

The vaccine was able to snuff out lingering cancerous cells while avoiding healthy cells after being fine tuned to each patient’s biology.

Currently approved immune therapies for kidney cancer aim to “release the brakes” on the immune system to allow it to attack cancer cells, but they don’t tell the immune cells where to go.

As a result, some patients don’t see any benefits from the treatments, while others may experience side effects from an overactive immune system.

Dr David Braun, the study’s first author and researcher at the Yale Cancer Center, said: “The idea behind this trial was to specifically steer the immune system toward a target that is unique to the tumour.”

Kidney cancer is the sixth most common type of the disease in the UK, with around 13,800 new cases diagnosed every year.

In the trial, the personalised cancer jab was designed to sniff out and destroy specific mutated cells that drive tumour growth in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).

Renal cell carcinoma accounts for 80 per cent of all kidney cancer types in UK, and ccRCC makes up about 80 per cent of these.

The standard treatment for patients with ccRCC is currently surgery to remove tumours, followed by immunotherapy with a targeted therapy to blast remaining cells.

However, many patients will see their cancer return, study authors noted, saying “there remains a high unmet clinical need to improve outcomes after surgery for patients with high-risk RCC”.

Dr Braun said: “For patients with high-risk ccRCC, we want to improve post-surgery treatment options that reduce the risk of the cancer coming back.”

Yale researchers conducted a phase I trial, which is used to assess whether a new treatment is safe or effective.

The nine patients received multiple doses of the personalised cancer vaccine. Four of them received just the vaccine, while the remaining five also had small doses of the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab.

Seven patients had stage three disease, and two had stage four kidney cancer.

All nine patients had an immune response to the vaccine within three weeks.

In seven of nine patients, those T cells were capable of recognising the patient’s tumour.

Cancer-fighting T cells remained elevated throughout the study and for years afterwards, researchers observed.

Dr Braun said: “This strong and durable activation in T cells was encouraging and indicates that we’re able to generate a long-lasting, anti-cancer immune response with the vaccine.”

While patients typically experienced flu-like symptoms for one to two days after their vaccinations, none experienced severe side effects.

Researchers also said there were no significant differences in outcomes between patients who received ipilimumab along with the jab and those who received the cancer vaccine.

While the trial’s results – published in the journal Nature – are promising, researchers said trials with more patients are needed to confirm the vaccine’s effectiveness and explore its full potential.

Dr Braun is currently conducting a phase II study with patients receiving a similar personalised cancer vaccine with the targeted therapy, Keytruda, also known as pembrolizumab.

Personalised cancer jabs are also being tested in the UK, with the  NHS matching patients to clinical trials for their specific tumours through its new Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad.

Jab maker BioNTech has signed a deal to enrol 10,000 UK patients on to cancer vaccine trials by 2030.

Preparing for the future

By Sam Blanchard, Health Correspondent

CANCER vaccines are an exciting prospect because they use the body’s own immune system to fight tumours, reducing the collateral damage to healthy cells which is a risk of surgery, radiotherapy and chemo.

Hopefully this will mean people can be treated for longer without the fear of crippling or even deadly side effects, improving their survival chances.

Research is still in the early stages so the number of patients who can try out the vaccines in the next couple of years is likely to be small.

They will probably also be very expensive, as there is a lot of to-ing and fro-ing between the clinic and lab as every vaccine is tailored to the individual patient.

But the NHS’ Cancer Vaccines Launch Pad will help pharmaceutical companies study and develop the vaccines, set up the NHS infrastructure for if they become routinely used in future – and offer hope for patients along the way.

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Three stabbed in mass brawl during sex party at mansion where Bonnie Blue slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours

THREE men were stabbed during a mass brawl at a sex party staged by self-style Lord Eddie Davenport.

A bloodbath erupted at his notorious Marylebone Mansion in Portland Place, central London.

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Convicted fraudster Davenport, 58, last year managed to stop police from shutting down his parties at the £15 million mansion[/caption]
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The mansion block was used by 25-year-old Bonnie Blue- real name Tia Bellinger[/caption]
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Bonnie Blue recently slept with more than a 1,000 men in 12 hours at the sleazy address[/caption]
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Lord Eddie Davenport’s famous Sex Party Mansion[/caption]

The trouble is suspected to have involved drug dealers operating at the sex party.

A group of men used knives to stab party-goers during the fight at 7am on Sunday.

Cops and paramedics were called to the sleazy address, where Bonnie Blue recently slept with more than a 1,000 men in 12 hours.

Emergency workers were confronted with a bloodbath when they arrived.

One source said: “There was blood everywhere with people lying injured all over the place.

“It looked like a battle scene rather than a sex club.”

Four men were taken to hospital with injuries.

Three of them had stab wounds though none of the injured were left in a life-threatening condition.

Police arrested three men on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and drug supply offences.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to an address at Portland Place, W1 at 07:00hrs on Sunday, 23 February following reports of an assault.

“Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and four men were taken to hospital.

“Three of the victims had sustained stab wounds. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

“Police arrested three men, including one man on suspicion of GBH and possession with intent to supply, one man on suspicion of GBH and another man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.”

It is understood the arrested men have been bailed.

Police have taken out a Section 76 Closure Notice on the property to prevent access to it and the risk of further disruption.

Convicted fraudster Davenport, 58, last year managed to stop police from shutting down his parties at the £15 million mansion.

Officers had been called 63 times to incidents involving his property following parties, thanks to noise complaints, alleged drug use, and rowdy partygoers.

The mansion block was used by 25-year-old Bonnie Blue – real name Tia Bellinger – to sleep with more than 1,000 men in 12 hours.

She revealed how she was left covered in bruises and bite marks from the controversial sex marathon.

Davenport told The Sun this week: “The whole day was the craziest I’ve ever experienced.

“Men queued from the basement to the top floor in balaclavas and a lot lost their virginities that day.”

Davenport – also known as Fast Eddie – made his name by organising Gatecrasher Balls for wealthy young toffs in the late 1980’s.

He was convicted in 2011 of an advance-fee fraud and jailed for seven years and eight months.

The socialite later set up his sex party business at the mansion block formerly owned by the Sierra Leone government.

Davenport controversially acquired a lease on the building for £50,000 in the late 1990’s and later began staging orgies there.

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Towie’s Jodie reveals results of her boob job as she details exact size after getting back together with Diags

TOWIE star Jodie Wells has gushed over the results of her recent boob job after reuniting with boyfriend James “Diags” Bennewith.

The mum of one admitted she was “over the moon” with her breast augmentation, before proceeding to give her Instagram fans further detail.

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Towie’s Jodie Wells has showed off the results of her recent boob job[/caption]
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It comes following her reunion with James ‘Diags’ Bennewith[/caption]
Jodie Wells shows off her breast augmentation results.
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Jodie posed for a series of snaps uploaded to her Instagram grid[/caption]

Jodie, 33, who was a TOWIE extra before joining the cast full-time, uploaded two similar snaps showing her stretched out on a bed.

She donned a brown skin-fit strappy vest with a plunging neckline to show off her new chest to best effect.

The ITVBe favourite flashed a pout in her first image, taken from above, which saw her poker-straight brunette locks flowing over her shoulders.

In her second snap, she gave a smile as she looked straight into the camera lense.

In her caption, Jodie admitted: “I am still absolutely over the moon with how my [cherry Emoji] augmentation turned out with @myacosmeticsurgery.

“I have had so many questions about it and here are some answers for you!!”

She then posted: “Surgeon – Mr Samouris. Size- 325cc. Whole experience- 11/10.”

In a separate video, posted to MYA Cosmetic Surgery’s YouTube page, Jodie spoke about the reasons for going under the knife.

She told how she had “always wanted to have my boobs done” and added: “I have been thinking about and wanted a breast enlargement for a long time, because I have had a baby, and I feel like the elasticity in my boobs has slightly gone.

“I just want to feel my confident self again.”

HAPPY CHAPTER

It comes after The Sun was first to reveal how Jodie and Diags are back on after their heartbreaking split – with their reunion playing out on TOWIE’s Bali trip.

Last month, we reported how the pair had broken up after first getting together in 2023.

Yet after deciding to give their romance another stab, they now have the full cast backing them.

A source told us: “Jodie and Diags have had some time apart to reassess things and have realised that they want to give their relationship another go.

TOWIE STARS SPIN OFF

WITH the announcement TOWIE will return in 2025 for two new series, it's good news for some former ITVBE stars, too

TWO of the show’s best loved former stars will celebrate their own big life moments with a spin off series featuring Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou.

Their new show title is currently unconfirmed.

The pair, who first met and found love on TOWIE back in 2014, finally say ‘I Do’ in a three part special produced by Objective Entertainment.

The show will follow on from the success of their Baby Steps series.

“It’s still early stages but they are hoping to reconcile properly and work things out.

“Jodie has a young child and wants to do the best for him.

“She believes Diags still loves her and if they both put the graft in, they believe it will work.

“The pair are dating again and have the full support of the rest of the Towie cast.

“It’s complicated but they’re ready to iron out any issues after getting advice from their friends and having some time apart.”

Reality show fans will get to see how their romance plays out on the next series. 

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Jodie told how her chest lost ‘elasticity’ after having a child[/caption]
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She split with Diags in January[/caption]
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Their reunion will play out on the next TOWIE series[/caption]

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My tiredness was blamed on ‘hay fever’ – then I collapsed and nearly died after I got ‘true diagnosis’

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WHEN Ben Parker started to feel tired his GP told him it was “seasonal allergies”.

It was April 2018 and prime time for hay fever.

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When Ben Parker started to feel tired his GP told him is was seasonal allergies[/caption]
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But tests revealed he had a rare autoimmune disease – complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G)[/caption]

But when his symptoms failed to budge, he returned to the doctor and was given a life-changing diagnosis in July 2018.

The 42-year-old dad was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that affects the kidneys.

Called complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G), the immune system disorder stops the kidneys from filtering blood properly, which causes severe damage to the kidneys over time, and affects just one in every 500,000 people in the UK.

Loss of kidney function can lead to all kind of problems such as high blood pressure, recurrent infections, feeling fatigued, gout and an imblanace of the body’s fluids.

One afternoon, Ben took his daughter for a walk alone and suddenly suffered a seizure due to fluid build up on his brain.

His partner Sam Parker, 39, a teacher, said: “He was lucky strangers found him.

“If he’d stayed at home, he would probably have died.”

Back when his symptoms began, Ben had just returned from a holiday in Australia.

Ben, an NHS Admin Assistant from Barnsley, South Yorks., said: “I just felt really tired and lethargic.

“I went to see my GP who initially said it was seasonal allergies.”

Further tests revealed his kidneys were only functioning at around 15 to 20 per cent.

Ben was able to have a kidney transplant six years ago but has now deteriorated again and is back on dialysis.

He has now opted for at home dialysis – but is currently having to use his seven-year-old daughter Aveline’s room for treatment.

The family are fundraising to convert their garage into a treatment room.

Sam said: “Our daughter doesn’t have a bedroom now, she can’t get to any of her stuff.

When his health is deteriorating, he doesn’t have the energy to play with [his daughter]. He can’t go swimming because he’s got a catheter line.

Sam ParkerBen's partner

“I think she’d like it to go back to how it was, she often talks about when the machine is moved out.”

After a year of travelling to the hospital for dialysis, Ben got the call that he had been approved for a kidney transplant in April 2019.

He said: “I came home from work and received a call saying I needed to come to the hospital immediately, it was the most stressful drive I’ve ever had.

“It was rush hour, and we had to get there as soon as possible.

“You just have to drop everything and go.”

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Ben was able to have a kidney transplant six years ago but has now deteriorated again and is back on dialysis[/caption]
Home dialysis equipment set up in a child's bedroom.
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He has now opted for at home dialysis – but is currently having to use his seven-year-old daughter Aveline’s room for treatment[/caption]
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The transplant gave Ben four years of improved health but by late 2023, his health began to deteriorate again and he was facing the reality of returning to a life on dialysis.

When he applied for funding to convert the garage into a treatment room, Ben was told he didn’t meet the criteria.

Sam said: “We got a letter saying we’re not getting any funding because we already have a room we can use.

“We were like, yeah, but it’s our daughter’s bedroom – that was a temporary solution.”

Ben’s daughter now has to sleep in her parent’s bedroom when he uses the dialysis machine late in the evening.

The couple has since launched a GoFundMe page that has raised over £6,500.

Sam said: “It got to the point where we thought, we’re not waiting anymore, this could take months.

“The page has been really successful, it’s just taken off, we’ve got enough money to do the build now.”

Ben’s daughter was just nine months old when he was first diagnosed, and he says his health has prevented him spending time with her in the way he’d hoped.

Sam said: “After having biopsies, Ben wasn’t allowed to do any heavy lifting, so he couldn’t even pick her up for six weeks, she didn’t understand why he couldn’t pick her up.

“That obviously led to difficulties at home because I had to feed her and be there all the time to do everything for her because he couldn’t pick her up.

“Also when his health is deteriorating, he doesn’t have the energy to play with her. He can’t go swimming because he’s got a catheter line.”

Those who wish to donate to Ben and Samantha’s fundraiser can do so by clicking here.

What are the signs and symptoms of C3G?

Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare kidney disease caused by an overactive or faulty complement system. 

The complement system is part of the body’s immune system that helps fight infections. 

According to the National Kidney Foundation. common signs and symptoms are:

  • Blood in the urine (hematuria)
  • Excess protein in the urine (proteinuria)
  • Reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR; reduced ability of the kidney to filter the blood and make urine), elevated creatinine
  • Fatigue
  • Swelling (edema) of hands, feet, ankles

Speak to your GP if you experience any of these symptoms.

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