4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘Do not breathe out’ say fans as Apollonia Llewellyn risks wardrobe malfunction in busty red dress for Valentine’s Day
APOLLONIA Llewellyn stunned fans in a busty red dress on Valentine’s Day.
However, she risked a wardrobe malfunction on the night out that left fans warning her, ‘Do not breathe out’.
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The former Misfits Boxing ring girl regularly shares her glam looks on social media to her followers.
And usually nothing is left to the imagination – with the buxom blonde often struggling to keep her prized assets under wraps.
On Valentine’s Day, Apollonia donned a tight pleather outfit that hugged her every curve.
It could barely contain her bosom as she posed for a snap shared on Instagram of a trip to New York.
She captioned the sexy photo: “Valentines in the City.”
Unsurprisingly, it drove her fans wild – who couldn’t help but leave their thoughts in the comment section.
One wrote: “Do not breath out.”
A second posted: “Red looks good on you.”
A third shared: “OMG gorgeous.”
While a fourth added: “Breathtaking.”
Apollonia has amassed a following of over seven million people acrossFacebook,Instagram,YouTubeandTikTok.
She spends more than six months a year flying all over the world including the US, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia for magazine shoots and brand collaborations with big name brands including PLT, Boohoo, Shein, Fashion Nova and Ann Summers.
Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model ...
INSTAGRAMApollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’[/caption]
INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfit[/caption]
INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New York[/caption]
InstagramApollonia braved the snow in the Lake District[/caption]
INSTAGRAMApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to Santorini[/caption]
INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitation[/caption]
INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfast[/caption]
INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikini[/caption]
INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through number[/caption]
INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuit[/caption]
Shoppers and locals have been left dismayed at the closure, with almost 200 writing thank you cards to staff at the branch.
Others have posted on Facebook sharing their disappointment the store will permanently shut.
One said: “We have to use the shops in Honiton. Use them or lose them.”
Another dejectedly said: “Another empty shop.”
Richard Foord, MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, has also weighed in, saying a number of locals had written to him concerned about the closure of the Co-op branch.
Sites have closed in Leicester, Dudley, Broughton, Cromer and Peterborough.
However, it has opened five new stores and is in the process of refurbishing 35 other branches and 15 funeralhomes.
The Sun asked Co-op to comment.
HIGH STREET STRUGGLES
The high street has struggled in recent years as the trend towards online shopping intensifies.
The most recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows online retail sales increased from 5% of all retail sales in 2008 to 27% in 2022.
Shoppers have also been feeling the pinch following surging inflation which has dented their budgets.
Why are retailers closing shops?
EMPTY shops have become an eyesore on many British high streets and are often symbolic of a town centre’s decline.
The Sun’s business editor Ashley Armstrong explains why so many retailers are shutting their doors.
In many cases, retailers are shutting stores because they are no longer the money-makers they once were because of the rise of online shopping.
Falling store sales and rising staff costs have made it even more expensive for shops to stay open.
The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury’s hike to employer NICs from April 2025, will cost the retail sector £2.3billion.
At the same time, the minimum wage will rise to £12.21 an hour from April, and the minimum wage for people aged 18-20 will rise to £10 an hour, an increase of £1.40.
In some cases, retailers are shutting a store and reopening a new shop at the other end of a high street to reflect how a town has changed.
The problem is that when a big shop closes, footfall falls across the local high street, which puts more shops at risk of closing.
Retail parks are increasingly popular with shoppers, who want to be able to get easy, free parking at a time when local councils have hiked parking charges in towns.
Many retailers including Next and Marks & Spencer have been shutting stores on the high street and taking bigger stores in better-performing retail parks instead.
In some cases, stores have been shut when a retailer goes bust, as in the case of Carpetright, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Paperchase, Ted Baker, The Body Shop, Topshop and Wilko to name a few.
What’s increasingly common is when a chain goes bust a rival retailer or private equity firm snaps up the intellectual property rights so they can own the brand and sell it online.
They may go on to open a handful of stores if there is customer demand, but there are rarely ever as many stores or in the same places.
The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year.
The Centre for Retail Research said in 2024 alone more than 13,000 shops closed across the UK.
The vast majority of these stores were independent though, with only around 2,000 shops owned by larger chains shutting.
Some major supermarket chains are increasing the number of stores they operate across the UK too.
Aldi and Lidl both want to open hundreds of stores between them while Home Bargains has plans to open hundreds of shops.
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4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on I’m trolled for dating my ’12-year-old child’ – haters stare and shout abuse at us in the street but we don’t care
WHEN Jonathan first met Lyndsey, he thought she was only 12 or 13 years old.
He’s not the only one who gets her age wrong though, because of her youthful features people often assume the 23-year-old is a decade younger.
Youtube/TrulyThe couple are no strangers to receiving comments online from cruel trolls[/caption]
Lynsey BalsdonThey met after Lyndsey’s mum set them up when she was 16[/caption]
Lynsey BalsdonNow the pair have a son together and have hit back at the trolls[/caption]
In reality, Lyndsey’s small size is down to a rare form of cancer, which she was diagnosed with at five-years-old.
The cancer resulted in her only growing to 4ft 10in, which means she gets a lot of stares when she’s out in public with her partner Jonathan, who towers above her at 5ft 10in.
The couple recently opened up about some of the negative comments they get from trolls online, and how they deal with them.
Speaking to Truly, Lyndsey said most of the hate started when she revealed she was pregnant.
“She will not be a good mum because she just looks like a child,” one comment read.
“People assume in our relationship that John sees me as a child and we can’t be as happy as we are,” Lyndsey explained.
“It can be hard but because we love one another we just push it to one side,” Johnathan added.
The couple claimed they even had people shouting at them during a day trip to Exmouth when Lyndsey was heavily pregnant.
He said: “Sometimes it’s like, ‘do I really want to go out?'”
The pair tied the knot after starting their relationship together when Lyndsey was 16 and Jonathan was 21, after being set up by Lyndsey’s mum.
Lyndsey spoke to Fabulous during her pregnancy and said: “I’ve encountered criticism all my life with people claiming I’m lying about my age.
“I’m accused of being a ‘nine-year-old playing dress up’ while my man is trolled for being a weirdo.
“I’m asked if I’m in primary school and can’t even buy alcohol without being asked for ID.”
So, the weird looks and mean comments are nothing new to her.
After sharing their story with Truly people were quick to support the pair.
One commented on the video: “Lovely couple & baby! Precious family! I wish them a long & happy life together.”
A second agreed: “What a beautiful family. How wonderful that you found each other. Your little boy is lucky to have you.”
“Congratulations on being great parents! Sorry you have to go through the negativity of others!
“You look very happy together and have a great future together as a family,” another wrote.
And a third chimed in: “Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy. He’s adorable. Don’t listen to the haters. It’s their problem, not yours.
“To be honest you come across as an adult. I wouldn’t have thought you were a child, just very petite. You all are a lovely family.”
Lynsey BalsdonLyndsey stopped growing after being diagnosed with a rare cancer[/caption]
Lynsey BalsdonThe couple have even had people shout things at them in person[/caption]
What is rhabdomyosarcoma?
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a type of soft tissue sarcoma that grows in active muscles of the body.
They are extremely rare – about 3,300 new cases are diagnosed each year in the UK.
These are muscles we control (for example, to move arms or legs).
The most common places for rhabdomyosarcoma are the head, neck, bladder, vagina, arms, legs and trunk of the body.
Very rarely, rhabdomyosarcoma can also be found in other places, such as in the prostate gland, middle ear and bile duct system.
There are three types of rhabdomyosarcoma which affect different age groups:
Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma which is most common in young children and often appears in the head and neck region and especially in tissues around the eye
Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma which tends to occur in older children and adolescents and occurs more often in the arms, legs, chest or abdomen
Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma which typically occurs in middle-aged people
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Napoli fans unveil hilarious Scott McTominay banner after Man Utd outcast dubbed the ‘new Maradona’ by supporters
NAPOLI fans have produced a hilarious banner paying tribute to Scott McTominay.
The Scot has become a firm fan favourite since his summer move from Manchester United.
GettyScott McTominay has made a big impact at Napoli[/caption]
instagram @sancirosedinA fan paid tribute to the midfielder with a hilarious banner[/caption]
He has chipped in with big goals and helped Napoli to the Serie A summit, earning him adoration from fans.
One supporter showed the love for McTominay with a hilarious banner.
It features a Scotland flag with the Napoli badge emblazoned across the front.
It also bears the words: “Napoli. McTominay. Pizza. In that order.”
It has been hung up in a pizza restaurant in Naples.
He has scored seven goals this season and produced four assists, featuring in all but one Serie A game.
McTominay has proved to be a bargain at £25million with football agent Christian Bosco describing him as “potentially one of the best midfielders in Napoli’s history“.
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Man Utd dealt massive blow with Kobbie Mainoo set to miss SIX WEEKS as Ruben Amorim lifts lid on injury crisis
MANCHESTER UNITED have been left reeling after Ruben Amorim revealed Kobbie Mainoo is out for the next six weeks.
Ayden Heaven, Harry Amass, Sekou Kone, Elyh Samuel Harrison, Tyler Fredricson, Chido Obi-Martin, Jack Fletcher and Jack Lee Moorhouse are all hoping to play some role today.
Victor Lindelof is the only senior substitute available.
United have been forced to start both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirzkee in attack, with Bruno Fernandes lining up in a deeper role alongside veteran Casemiro.
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Everyone can see the sunflowers but you need 20/20 vision to spot the three hidden faces in 13 seconds
THIS is the fun floral brain teaser that will test your eyesight and brainpower.
Everyone can see the sunflowers in the stripey vase, but only those with 20/20 vision can find the three hidden faces in the shop within 13 seconds.
Can you spot the three faces hidden in the florists?
See whether you can spot them – and claim perfect vision.
It’s a very pleasant scene that we are presented with in this puzzle.
We’ve got a florist arranging her bouquets – perhaps readying for opening time.
There are two large sunflowers, and a bush full of roses in the corner.
There is also a vase of large daisy-like flowers sitting on the desk.
Even the wallpaper is covered with petals.
But – as you are aware – not every aspect of the florists is as usual.
Three faces are hiding somewhere in there amongst the foliage.
Don’t worry if you’re struggling to spot them – they are well concealed.
Here comes a clue if you are really stumped.
Focus your attention on the left hand side of the picture.
And look carefully in the leaves and petals of each of the plants.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
If today is not your day, and you still haven’t spotted the faces, then first of all accept that your eyesight is not flawless.
Once you’ve swallowed that pill, scroll on down to see the answers.
And look up your nearest branch of Specsavers.
If you enjoyed this, why not have a crack at some more below?
As always, solutions are at the bottom of the screen.
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New Covent Garden Flower MarketAll of the roses are circled above in red[/caption]
Jagran JoshThe hidden chick is circled in red[/caption]
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Zelensky warns Putin could invade Nato in months – how do their militaries compare?
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Vladimir Putin is preparing to wage war on Nato after failing to occupy all of Ukraine, president Volodymyr Zelensky has warned as efforts to put an end to the war take centre stage at the Munich Security Conference this weekend.
Citing intelligence Ukraine has shared with allies about the Russian army’s ongoing military exercises in Belarus, the leader pointed to prospect of a larger-scale Russianinvasion elsewhere in Europe as early as this summer.
He told NBC: ‘Knowing that he did not succeed in occupying us, we do not know where he will go.
All Nato members in Europe shown in blue (Picture: Metro)
Not since the Cold War have tensions been so high as European allies have warned that Russia poses a threat to countries beyond Ukraine.
In theory, this makes the Western military alliance more relevant than ever in the face of such threat.
In reality – behind closed doors – fears are mounting that Donald Trump will abandon Nato as a security guarantor.
At the Munich conference, Zelensky reiterated the importance of Nato to Us vice president JD Vance.
Nato overpowers Russia by more than three times in terms of active personnel (Picture: Metro)
He predicted that without the threat of US military retaliation, Russia would begin occupying parts of Europe, particularly the former Soviet nations.
‘They will begin from those countries … small countries who have been in the Soviet Union,’ Zelensky stressed.
‘But Europe will not answer, because they do not have – they will begin to defend itself. Each country defends itself.’
Nato is already testing its ability to rapidly deploy across Eastern Europe – without direct US assistance – as Washington shifts its approach toward European defence.
Without the US, Nato would still be stronger than Russia (Picture: Metro)
With the US, its military strength overwhelmingly surpasses Russia’s due to the combined capabilities of its 31 member states.
Its total budget exceeds $1 trillion, compared to the estimated $100 billion that Russia has.
If the US is removed from the equation, Nato remains stronger – but only by a much smaller margin. This is also shown in the number of active and reserve personnel.
Currently, 23 of 32 member nations are meeting the agreed-upon target of spending at least 2% of their GDP on defence.
The Trump administration has been urging Nato members to up their defence spend (Picture: Metro)
Britain and the US are two of them, but Trump is pushing for the figure to be raised to 5%.
European allies are pushing back that the White House’s characterisations of a dependent Europe does not play out in the data.
The continent has rallied to get behind Ukraine since Putin launched the war.
The US has poured more than $66 billion in weapons and military aid into Ukraine, while European and other allies have sent $60 billion in weaponry.
‘We have put in place hard-hitting sanctions, substantially weakening Russia’s economy,’ EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in remarks to the conference.
‘We have broken one taboo after another and smashed our reliance on Russian gas, making us more resilient permanently. And we are about to do more.’
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