4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Why is Amad Diallo not playing for Man Utd?
AMAD DIALLO has been the shining light of Manchester United under new boss Ruben Amorim this season.
However it is now touch and go whether the Ivory Coast ace will be playing again in this campaign.
Amad Diallo has excelled for Man Utd this seasonAlamyBut he is now set for a lengthy spell outGetty
Amad is the club’s joint top goalscorer alongside Bruno Fernandes with nine goals in all competitions, while only the club captain, with 12, has provided more assists than Amad (7).
He is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery.
The Argentine defender wrote on Instagram: “Today, after going through several stormy days where I allowed myself to feel and accept my sadness, helplessness, insecurities, fears, and a deep emotional imbalance, I am reconnecting with my essence and my values, which help me see things from a kinder and more positive perspective.
“The surgery went perfectly. Now it’s time to give it my all, with heart and soul, in the rehabilitation process.”
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on I live in a tiny hippie shack in the woods – trolls call me a ‘squatter’ and accuse me of ‘normalising homelessness’
A YOUNG woman who lives in a 1970s ‘hippie shack’ in the woods has candidly clapped back at trolls who criticise her lifestyle.
Kai, who is based in Canada, lives in a house built on the back of a truck.
TikTok/@the_ugly_trucklingA savvy woman has revealed that she lives in a tiny hippie shack in the middle of the woods[/caption]
TikTok/@the_ugly_trucklingBut whilst Kai loves her frugal lifestyle, mean trolls have accused her of being a ‘squatter’[/caption]
But whilst the content creator loves living in the middle of nowhere, she has been brutally targeted by trolls who call her a ‘squatter’ and accuse her of ‘normalising homelessness’.
Keen to clap back to the haters, the influencer, who has over one million followers on TikTok, filmed herself outside her unique home and said: “I’m not a squatter, I actually pay to be out here – pretty cheap rent, but I am paying to be here regardless.
“If you’re new here, hi I’m Kai and I live in this house truck out in the woods.
“I think a lot of people assume that I’m squatting or somehow not allowed to be out here, but actually this is privately owned land, I do pay rent to be here, I have a great relationship with my landlord and I get a whole acre of space all to myself for pretty cheap.”
Inside Kai’s unique home, you’ll find an L-shaped couch in the living room that expands into enough space for a guest bed.
Not only that, but there’s also a kitchen area with all of the amenities anyone would need – including cabinets, stove, fridge spice rack and a sink, which features a handmade faucet.
She even has a dining area, which doubles as an office space, as well as a bedroom loft space.
And in another video, the brunette beauty replied to another mean comment that accused her of ‘normalising homeless’.
To this, she asked: “How about normalising living within your means?”
The frugal woman then explained: “This person thinks I’m normalising homelessness – I mean, I don’t know about you, but this unit right here kind of looks like a house to me.”
But whilst haters have often disagreed with Kai’s way of living, her TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @the_ugly_truckling, has clearly reached the right audience.
The short video has quickly raked up 120,200 likes and many eagerly flocked to the comments to praise her tiny home on wheels.
The rise of tiny homes
By Jonathan Rolande
Property expert Jonathan Rolande told Fabulous: The reason we are seeing more creative ways of finding a home: super-high property prices and rents. Younger people are remaining in the family home later in life to avoid paying high prices and to save for a deposit. With increasingly busy lives, staying within a larger family group makes sense, chores such as gardening and housework can be shared.
Garages are rarely used for their intended purpose as cars are far more reliable and less prone to rust and so are perfectly happy outside. On the other hand, the amount of property space per person has been shrinking – converting a garage can make great sense.
Things to consider. (the boring stuff)
Usually easier than building from scratch but still a lot to do to turn a garage in to a habitable space.
You’ll need to check if you need planning (more likely to be required if the garage is detached).
Building Regulations stipulate many things to make homes safe and secure. Consider
Walls, are they cavity?
Roof height
Windows
How will you get plumbing, electrics and drainage connected
Insulation – it will be cold!
Fire safety
Damp proofing
Also consider if, by converting, you are adding or deducting value from the main home. Garages can add value in busy urban areas where parking is limited.
One person said: “That is the cutest tiny home.”
Another added: “That’s awesome.”
Love that concept! I wouldn’t mind trying it myself
TikTok user
A third commented: “Super cool.”
Whilst someone else chimed in: “If you read this, bless you. Keep leading the way. Disregard the looser commenters.”
At the same time, another user wrote: “Love that concept! I wouldn’t mind trying it myself!”
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Are tiny homes legal in the UK?
TINY houses can be UK regardless of whether they are on a trailer base or not. The legality of tiny houses is all to do with where it is and what you use it for.
If you want to put your tiny house in the back garden of the home that you own, and the overall size of your tiny house does not exceed 19.8m x 6.7m (65ft x 22ft), then good news! You do not require planning permission.
Tiny houses that fit within these dimensions and are constructed on trailer bases are legally classified as caravans, which means you can legally park them within the curtilage of your home without planning permission.
If this is your plan, then it is a legal requirement that you only use the tiny house as additional living space, like an office, a gym, or a studio, but you cannot rent out the space to a tenant.
For those of you who live on farmland, what is defined as curtilage can be complicated. In these cases, and under any circumstances where you are unsure, we recommend that you speak to your local planning officer.
You can put a tiny house on your land as a temporary structure for 28 days, but for any longer than this we recommend that you speak to your local planning officer as different permissions will be required.
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Becoming a mum was a dream come true – then weeks later doctors delivered the bombshell that I had just months to live
WHEN new mum Nikita Hughes found a lump in her breast after giving birth, doctors told her it was nothing more than an abscess.
The 22-year-old had welcomed her daughter Vienna into the world just eight weeks earlier in May 2023 and she was caught up in the joy of being a parent.
Nikita Hughes was given months to live just weeks after giving birth to her daughterWNSThe new mum with little ViennaWNS
Nikita was given antibiotics, but when the growth, believed to be made up of harmless pus, failed to go she was sent to a breast clinic for a scan.
Nothing could have prepared her for the news she received.
Nikita, from Port Talbot, Wales, believes she is one of only two people in the UK who has this form of the disease.
She says: “Becoming a mum was a dream come true for me. It was all I’d wanted since I was a little girl.
“I will never forget sitting in a room with my mum and Vienna as the doctors delivered the bombshell that I had cancer.
“I just sobbed with complete disbelief.”
The mum had a gruelling operation in October 2023, during which surgeons removed a 6in (15cm) tumour from her rib cage.
Part of her chest was removed and a new one constructed with muscle from her back.
She also opted for a double mastectomy to remove both breasts and was given six weeks of proton beam therapy.
Initially, the cancer responded to treatment and after a scan in May 2024, Nikita was given the all-clear.
She was even well enough to go on a holiday with her family to Turkey, in July 2024, enjoying every moment with little Vienna and her partner, Shaun Williams, 24.
“Paddling in the sea with my girl felt like a different world,” Nikita says.
“It all felt so precious and wonderful and I was just so grateful to be alive.”
But in September 2024, Nikita developed pain and swelling in her legs, as well as a nasty cough.
After a CT scan, doctors revealed that her sarcoma had spread to her lungs and there was nothing more they could do.
It breaks my heart to know my daughter will grow up without her mummy so I have to give her all the love I can now
Nikita Hughes
“I’d only just started being the mummy I wanted to be,” Nikita says.
“Now it was all being snatched away. I was told there was no cure. I was dying.
“All I could think about was how I would never see Vienna grow up into a woman.
“I am going to miss it all. It’s indescribable the pain I feel.”
But Nikita is determined to make the most of every second she has left.
She even organised a ‘f*** you cancer party’ in defiance of her illness.
Nikita with her daughter Vienna and partner Shaun WilliamsonWNSWNSThe 22-year-old is desperate to make memories with her little girl[/caption]
‘Becoming a mum was all I’d wanted since I was a little girl,’ Nikita saysWNS
“I may be dying but I am determined to go out with a bang,” she adds.
“I am so angry at this disease for stealing me away from my daughter.
“My party was my way of saying that I won’t go down without a fight.
“I invited 50 friends and family. There was so much love and joy in the room despite the pain.
“There were so many tears but loads of laughs too. We had balloons, a singer and a DJ.
“I had a huge pink poster featuring my face and the words ‘F*** you cancer party, Princess Nikita’.”
“It may be my last party so I was determined to enjoy every minute of it.
“It meant so much to have all the people I love there.”
MONTHS LEFT TO LIVE
Nikita has been told that she has around 16 months left to live with chemotherapy – or just six months without treatment.
“Now all that matters is making memories with Vienna and Shaun and my family,” she says.
“Vienna is 20 months old now and loves playing in the park with Peppa Pig.
“When I’m with her, I smother her with kisses and cuddles. Every moment is so precious.
“It breaks my heart to know she will grow up without her mummy so I have to give her all the love I can now.
“It feels bitterly unfair. But my gosh, my beautiful girl will know she was so loved.”
You can donate to the family’s GoFundMe page to help pay for “special memories and trips” here.
WNSThe family went on holiday after Nikita was given the all-clear[/caption]
WNSBut her disease returned, and she was told there was nothing more doctors could do[/caption]
WNS‘It feels bitterly unfair,’ the mum says[/caption]
WNSThe family, from Port Talbot, Wales, in Turkey[/caption]
WNSNikita held a ‘f*** cancer’ party in defiance of her illness[/caption]
WNSShe says she is smothering her little girl in cuddles and kisses while she can[/caption]
The symptoms of sarcoma cancer
The most common symptom of soft tissue sarcoma is a lump somewhere on the body.
But this doesn’t necessarily mean cancer – there are all sorts of reasons for lumps and swellings, but it must always be checked by a GP.
The lump is usually found deep under the skin and might be felt before it can be seen.
The lump is usually solid to the touch, painless and hard to move around under the skin.
It will continue to grow and as it does, it can become painful.
Other symptoms depend on where in the body the lump is.
These can include:
Tummy pain and constipation if there is a sarcoma near the tummy
A cough that does not go away if there is a sarcoma near the lungs
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Liverpool boss Arne Slot makes promise after he’s charged for his role in heated Merseyside Derby chaos
ARNE SLOT has vowed to “act differently” after he was charged by the FA over his behaviour at the end of the Everton match.
The Liverpool boss received a red card after shaking referee Michael Oliver’s hand in an aggressive manner while talking to him after the final whistle.
Arne Slot vowed to change his behaviour after being charged by the FASky SportsGettyThe Liverpool boss was sent off at the end of the Everton match[/caption]
PAEverton and Liverpool were charged for failing to control their players[/caption]
ReutersCurtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucoure were sent off for their roles in sparking a melee[/caption]
Slot was charged after allegedly “acting in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards the referee”.
He has promised to change his behaviour following the incident, suggesting he will calm himself down before speaking to referees in future.
Slot told Sky Sports: “I hope next time I will act differently.
“The best thing to do is always go inside and calm down and then talk to the referee if you want to.”
Slot, 46, has until Wednesday to respond to the FA charge so he was on the touchline for Wolves’ visit to Anfield.
The FA website initially shared an update stating Slot would be banned for two games, but it was later taken down as it is understood Oliver’s post-match report still needs to be reviewed.
Liverpool and Everton were both charged by the FA too for failing to control their players.
Curtis Jones received a second yellow card for his clash with Abdoulaye Doucoure, who was also sent off, after the Everton star goaded the travelling fans at full-time.
Players, coaches, stewards and police rushed over to diffuse the situation but it only sparked a bigger melee.
LeapmotorThe T03 small EV stands out for its £15,995 price tag[/caption]
LeapmotorLeapmotor’s C10 electric midsize SUV has also hit UK markets[/caption]
Now the T03 small EV and C10 electric midsize SUV have hit Britain – and their prices undercut most of their competitors including Tesla.
The T03 stands out for its £15,995 price tag which makes it the UK’s second-cheapest electric car at just £1,000 more than the Dacia Spring.
It comes with a larger battery than its rival that provides an extra 26 miles of range per charge – roughly the length of a marathon.
It’s also slightly nippier than the Spring with a 94bhp motor that is capable of hitting 0-62mph in 12.7 seconds.
Leapmotor’s C10 model is closer in style to the hugely popularHyundaiIoniq 5 andTeslaModel Y.
The mid-size crossover SUV is sold in just one specification that’s priced at £36,500.
The C10 packs a 215bhp motor with a range of 261 miles and a battery that charges from 30-80 per cent in about half an hour.
Leapmotor was founded less than a decade ago.
The Leapmotor import venture has a Stellantis-led 51-49 ownership structure.
It comes as Leapmotor showed off their B10, a C-segment SUV competing with the likes of the Mini Aceman, at the Paris Motor Show.
It will feature a customisable digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance systems.
IT’S not Fiat 500 cute. But it is small and simple like a 500.
Easy to park or drive in tight spaces like a 500.
Much cheaper than a 500. And packed with kit.
This is the Leapmotor T03.
Leapwho?
Leapmotor. Another oddly-named Chinese EV firm coming our way.
But this one has been clever.
Like, really clever.
Because Leapmotor has teamed up with Stellantis – owner of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Fiat and others – to build and sell electric cars in Europe.
In fact, Stellantis owns 51 per cent of the international arm of the business and T03 will be sold at the big glass cathedrals in every town alongside Corsas, 208s and . . . Fiat 500s.
You’ll see T03 at 50 UK dealers by Christmas.
But is it any good? Yes and no.
For the money, yes.
There’s one high-spec version costing £15,995.
Six airbags. Five doors. Four seats.
I can’t think of anything beginning with three. Two digital display screens.
Hang on, I’ve thought of something. The paint. There’s three paint colours – white, silver and blue. Your only choice.
Everything else is standard – reversing camera, satnav, adaptive cruise control, panoramic glass roof with electric shade, heated wing mirrors, LED lights, 15in alloys, all the anti-crash tech the law now demands, and more.
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘So long as they’ve got NFL and Beyonce they’re happy’, Jamie Redknapp slams Spurs owners in brutal live Sky Sports rant
JAMIE REDKNAPP has slammed Tottenham Hotspur’s ownership in a brutal rant on live TV.
The former Spurs midfielder has been left unimpressed with the club’s shambolic performance this season.
SkySportsJamie Redknapp has hit out at Tottenham’s ownership[/caption]
GettyDaniel Levy has come under fire this season[/caption]
Tottenham is the home of the NFL in LondonRexGettyBeyonce has played multiple concerts at the club’s stadium[/caption]
The North London outfit have lost 13 games in the Premier League and are slumped in 15th place ahead of Sunday’s game against Manchester United.
Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “As long as they’ve got the American Football and they’ve got Beyonce in the summer, they’re happy, the owners are happy.
“It looks like a business model that everyone can be happy with that can be successful.
“But does that breed a winning environment?
“No it does not because something is fundamentally wrong.
“They have tried to do both, but it has not worked and it has not worked the way Daniel Levy wants it to.”
