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Dunelm slashes price of cosy heated socks to £3 from £12 in huge clearance sale
DUNELM has slashed the price of cosy heated socks to £3 as it launches a huge clearance sale on hundreds of items.
The homeware and furniture retailer is selling the winter warmers at a whopping 75% discount.
Shoppers can pick up a small, medium and large pair for free through click and collect, but home delivery isn’t available.
The fluffy socks are machine-washable and come with mini heat packs which can be warmed up in the microwave.
If you’re not happy with the socks, you can return them within 28 days of purchase and get a refund.
You can read more about Dunelm‘s return policy on its website.
As ever, always shop around before buying any product like this through websites like Trolley or Price Spy as you might find it cheaper elsewhere.
We checked out if any other retailers are selling heated socks similar to this for less than £3 and couldn’t find any though.
The next cheapest option is Online Home Shop which is selling some for £6 down from £18.
If the socks don’t take your fancy, Dunelm has launched a clearance sale on over 450 more items, with up to 87% off.
Shoppers can pick up everything from candles, cleaning products and cutlery for as little as 50p.
The bargain retailer has cut the price of Ecover lemon and orange toilet cleaner from £2 to 50p.
Bargain hunters can also pick up a bamboo dish brush for 50p down from £2, or mulled wine candles for 50p.
There’s also a matte toilet roll holder on sale for £1.50 instead of £12.50 and seat cushions for £4.
Not all the products are available for home delivery but all those we checked can be bought via click and collect.
If you are going to order via home delivery, charges start from £3.95 unless you spend £49, in which case they’re waived.
How to stay warm for less
You don’t always have to crank up the heating to keep warm over the colder months – there are a number of tricks you can use to stay toasty while saving cash.
One is by warming yourself up rather than the room itself, with a number of products on the market that can do just that.
Consumer reporter Sam Walker tested a heated gilet and worked out it could save him £420 on his energy bills.
Electric blankets can be fitted to your bed to keep you warm overnight too, costing just pennies to run per hour.
Heated throws are ideal if you’re looking to keep warm on the sofa while watching your favourite TV show too.
You don’t have to buy gadgets that need powering up either.
A classic water bottle is one of the oldest tricks in the book for keeping warm without blasting on the central heating.
Dunelm has some on sale with prices starting from just £1.25.
Or, you can use draught excluders to keep any heat from your home locked in for longer.
The exact temperature to set your thermostat
ENERGY bills remain relatively high leaving many worrying over the thermostat.
Energy experts have revealed the exact temperature to set it at so that you can save cash and still keep warm.
When it comes to your thermostat, the Energy Saving Trust recommends you should set it to the “lowest comfortable temperature”.
For the majority of us, this is between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius.
It’s just the right balance between keeping your home warm, and keeping those energy bills as low as possible.
If you have your thermostat set at a higher temperature you can probably afford to turn it down and still keep cosy.
Of course, there are exceptions like anyone who is in ill health, and there is support available to cover extra costs.
Just by turning down the temp by a single degree, you could save as much as £100 a year.
If you cut it by more you will obviously make even bigger savings.
The Energy Saving Trust also says that you don’t need to turn your thermostat up when it is colder outside, the house will still heat up to the set temperature.
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Haters say my bump has made them ‘scared’ to have kids – people think I should ‘sue’ & believe my baby is doing kung fu
A MOTHER has left people ‘scared’ to have children after showing off her baby bump.
Samantha, a content creator from the US, shared a short clip online showing off her bump, just days before giving birth.
Posting on social media, the influencer, who was 38 weeks pregnant at the time, wore a long sleeved white top and a pair of black leggings.
The now mum-of-four, who has since given birth to a baby boy just last month, lifted up her top to show off her bump, leaving many open-mouthed.
As she stood in her home, eager to ‘soak up the last few days’ before she was due to give birth, the mother wrote: “When you’re pregnant with your last baby and cherishing the final days.”
The busy mum, who claimed that she did not have back pain, but did suffer with sciatica and hip pain, as well as swollen feet and hands during her fourth pregnancy, smiled as she excitedly rubbed her bump.
But Samantha’s short TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @lovvesammay, has clearly left many totally stunned, as it has quickly gone viral.
It has racked up a jaw-dropping 3.6 million views and has been shared 25,000 times.
And not only were many convinced that Samatha’s baby was “standing up” and doing “kung fu”, but countless social media users were shocked by the size of her ‘painful’ bump.
One person said: “That looks so very painful.”
Another added: “l’m now scared of pregnancy cause it looks painful.”
A third commented: “Sue him!”
Meanwhile, someone else claimed: “That baby is walking straight out of your belly with a briefcase, talking on their cellphone, on their way to work.”
At the same time, one user questioned: “Omg, twins?”
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To this, Samantha shared a follow-up clip and responded: “Alright, guys, so a few videos ago, I posted my pregnant belly and a lot of you guys are saying, how many babies are there?”
She then confirmed: “It’s just one baby. Just one. We ain’t having no twins, no twins in here, just one.
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“For some reason when I get pregnant, especially this time around, my stomach‘s more pointy towards the front.
“He is measuring big, so we’re gonna see as soon as I deliver, which is any day now, how big this baby is gonna be.
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“But I just want to come on here and tell you guys, it’s just one baby. Just one and it’s a boy.”
Since giving birth to her gorgeous son, Samantha, who has 651,700 followers on TikTok, confirmed that she “knew he was going to be a big baby”.
As a result, she wasn’t surprised when the newborn emerged weighing 10lbs 3oz.
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Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn shows off muscly body transformation as she poses in barely-there pole dancing outfit
SARAH Jayne Dunn has shown off her sensational figure in a skimpy pole dancing outfit.
The former soap star, who played the role of Mandy Richardson in Hollyoaks from 1996 to 2021, has been praised for her toned body after completely transforming her physique.
Sarah, 43, looked ageless as she shared a series of photographs after working out and doing some intense pole dancing.
“My knees have almost recovered,” Sarah penned in the caption of her sizzling set of snaps, revealing that she suffered some pain after her intense work out sessions.
She went on to add: “If you missed my stories last month, I had the BEST workshop with @dapnelux, is was a HUGE challenge- those moves were FAST, especially tying them all together to music!”
Sarah added: “I left feeling tired but inspired to sign up for more workshops this year with this wonderful community of supportive women.
“I’ve got much further to go before I’m anywhere near as slick as Daphne (although she has been at it much longer than me!) but what an inspiration!”
One fan remarked: “You look absolutely amazing. Your body shape has changed so much. Great job.”
A second said: “I can’t believe how much your physic has changed! Looking fab!”
The first of six snaps that Sarah shared saw her posing in a cut-out bikini-esque garment while grinning in some huge platform heels.
Posing with a pal in the next snap, the two ladies showed off their toned bodies while smiling in their skimpy attire.
The next snap was of Sarah posing with her hands on her hips while donning a one-piece bodysuit that had a cut out section baring her chest.
The fourth snap was of Sarah rocking the first pole dancing outfit again, with her endless legs and toned physique in full view.
PHYSIQUE TRANSFORMATION
While the next two snaps were similar and really displayed Sarah’s washboard abs and muscly arms.
Fans went wild in the comments section, with many quick to swoon over Sarah’s physique.
“Wow you look amazing your legs go on forever,” penned one.
“Oh my goodness…… hotter than hot …… volcanicly hot… wow,” wrote another.
“Drop dead gorgeous as usual, my beautiful SJ,” swooned a third.
From Hollyoaks to Hollywood
James Corden played a caretaker in the early days of the soap.
The former American TV host doesn’t have much positive to say about his time on the soap, claiming it was “hell on earth.”
Since his short-lived time on the show he has gone on to bigger things including smash hit comedy Gavin and Stacey.
Rachel Shenton joined the soap as aspiring glamour model Mitzeee Minniver in 2010.
Over two years her character was sent to prison, got pregnant and had a number of romantic affairs.
Since leaving Hollyoaks she has won an Oscar for best live action short film, The Silent Child.
Rachel has also starred in White Gold and All Creatures Great and Small
Emmett J. Scanlan played gangster turned anti-hero Brendan Brady.
Emmett played the love interest of Steve Hayes, with their romance delighting fans until it turned violent.
Since his departure Emmett has appeared in Peaky Blinders, The Fall, Gangs of London and even appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy
Emma Rigby joined Hollyoaks when she was 15 as Hannah Ahsworth.
Hannah’s eating disorder storyline was the first of it’s kind on TV while other plots included being caught in a fire, gangland drug dealing and running away.
Since leaving the soap in 2010 Emma has gone on to star in ABCs Once Upon a Time in Wonderland as the Red Queen. Other roles include guest appearances in Death In Paradise, Ripper Street and Fresh Meat
Nico Mirallegro got his big break with Hollyoaks starring as emo Barry ‘Newt’ Newton.
Nico’s main storyline in the soap was developing schizophrenia which culminated in a suicide pact.
He left the soap in 2010 and went on to star in My Mad Fat Diary, Our Girl, Rillington Place, The Ark and Common, Penance, as well as the Mike Leigh movie Peterloo and was nominated for a Bafta for his role in period drama The Village.
Ricky Whittle used Hollyoaks as a stepping stone to break America.
He played one of the soap’s resident hunks, Calvin Valentine, from 2006 to 2011 – when he was killed off at his wedding.
After leaving the soap Ricky cracked America starring in teen drama The 100 and America Gods.
He also appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2009.
Warren Brown joined Hollyoaks in 2005 for a year as evil Andy Holt.
His stint on the show consisted of date rape storylines and a crime spree, before eventually being killed off.
After leaving Hollyoaks, Warren became a big hitter in TV playing DS Justin Ripley in Luther, as well as major roles in a number of dramas including Liar, The Responder, Homefront and Good Cop.
Wallis Day played Holly Cunningham in the soap for years before leaving.
In 2021 Wallis won the role of Batwoman in DC’s series, taking over from Ruby Rose.
A fourth person then said: “You look absolutely amazing. Your body shape has changed so much. Great job.”
While a fifth added: “You look amazing. Hope your knees feel better soon.”
And a sixth said: “You look absolutely stunning. You’re so amazing with what you do.
HOLLYOAKS V ONLYFANS
Sarah famously left Hollyoaks after she was issued an ultimatum by furious soap bosses: quit adult subscription site OnlyFans, where she was flogging racy shots, or be axed.
The actress quit the Channel 4 soap for a career on OnlyFans three years ago.
Hollyoaks said it doesn’t allow cast members to be active on certain 18+ websites because of the show’s responsibility to its young audience.
Speaking about posting on OnlyFans before, Sarah said it was “about taking back control, about empowerment and confidence and having full power over my choices”.
At the time of Sarah’s Hollyoaks departure, a TV source said: “Nobody at the show wishes to condemn people’s personal decisions about OnlyFans or online content – and of course women are totally free to make their own choices about the sort of photographs they wish to take of themselves – but this was about whether it is something that tallies with the show’s audience.
“In the end, they have parted ways over it.”
