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New £50million water attraction with surf lagoon, wave machine & its own ‘urban beach’ is coming to UK’s capital

LONDON is one step closer to becoming the first capital city in the world to feature a surf park.

The £50million project would transform around 100 acres of land in Lee Valley Regional Park.

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The London surf park will be powered by Endless Surf flagship ES48 model[/caption]
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It is thought the new project will look similar to its sister site Wave Bristol (pictured)[/caption]
Aerial view of The Wave, England's only inland surfing destination, near Bristol.
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The Wave brought a ‘slice of the ocean’ to Bristol[/caption]

And now The Wave, which brought a “slice of the ocean” to Bristol, has appointed Endless Surf as its technology partner.

It will be The Wave’s second destination and builds on the success of its surf park in Bristol.

The project, which has been in development for a number of years, will make London the first capital city in the world to feature a surf park.

The project will progress using Endless Surf’s technology and construction solutions, which will help to overcome challenging site conditions.

Public consultation on the revised plans for the site at Lee Valley Leisure Complex in Edmonton, in the London Borough of Enfield, is due to take place in March.

The team aims to submit a planning application in the spring.

Hazel Geary, CEO of The Wave, said: “London has long been in our sights, as part of our mission to share the health benefits of water and waves with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

“We have been working closely with Lee Valley Regional Park Authority to progress plans for this incredible, but underused, land in the London Borough of Enfield.

“London is one of the world’s most dynamic and influential cities – and with its diverse population, strong sports culture, and high volume of visitors, it is the perfect location for an inland surfing experience.”

Other new water attractions

There are plenty of other water attractions opening in the UK, including Emerge Surf – a new £50million surfing park near Coleshill in North Warwickshire.

The main attraction will be a 5.4 acre surf lagoon WaveGarden creating 1,000 waves an hour up to two metres tall along with lessons and rentals.

An urban beach would also be created, which will be the largest in Europe.

There will also be an outdoor heated pool as well as a skateboarding track and outdoor playground.

Restaurants, a coffee shop, retail stores and a co-working space would also be on-site.

similar £55million attraction will open near Edinburgh this year with a beachfront and surf lagoon.

Also the £50million The Seahive in Deal near Kent will have a wave pool, splash area and hotel.

The Seahive founder Jim Storey said he created the project due to Kent‘s lack of surf despite it’s long coastline.

He said: “Kent is not renowned for its surfing at all, in fact, a lot of people who love surfing drive six hours to Cornwall or hop on a flight somewhere abroad.”

First announced back in 2019, the £250milion waterpark will have huge swimming pools, 35 slides and an indoor beach.

Steam rooms and saunas, a swim up bar and “living” waterslides will also be included when it opens in 2025.

Five new water attractions opening in the UK

  1. Therme Manchester will have 25 swimming pools, 25 water slides and an indoor beach.
  2. Modern Surf Manchester will be a surfing lagoon offering lessons to both beginners and experts.
  3. Chessington World of Adventures Waterpark is set to have wave, infinity and spa pools as well as waterslides and cabanas.
  4. The Cove Resort, Southport is likely to have a water lagoon and a thermal spa with steam rooms and saunas.
  5. The Seahive, Deal plans to be the “surfing wellness resort” in the UK.

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Myleene Klass turns heads as she wears see-through lace bodysuit for her morning radio show

PRESENTER Myleene Klass has dressed to impress in a black lace show-stopping outfit.

Singer Myleene rocked the jaw-dropping ensemble as she made her way through London over the weekend to host her radio show.

Myleene Klass wearing a black bodysuit, hoodie, and lace tights.
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The presenter turned heads in a unique ensemble[/caption]
Myleene Klass wearing a black bodysuit and cropped hoodie.
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Myleene sashayed down the road in the statement outfit[/caption]

The stunning star was head-to-toe in black, with black lace legs and a matching lace bodysuit.

The presenter, 46, accessorised the unique look with a black cropped designer hoodie and black trainers.

She added to the fashion statement with a Chanel necklace, a chunky gold watch and black sunglasses.

The former singer completed her look with natural make-up, with her long glossy hair down in loose waves.

It comes just weeks after Myleene revealed what really gets her in the mood during an appearance on Loose Women.

Referencing Brooke Shields‘ autobiography, in which she details her thoughts on sex as a 59-year-old woman, Jane Moore put the same question to her fellow panelists.

Myleene, who shares five-year-old daughter Ava with her husband Graham Quinn, revealed what gets her turned on now she’s a busy mum.

The model explained that when it comes to getting in the mood for women, it’s a’ slow burn’.

“I think all these ideas of tequila and setting the mood and music, it’s not about those five minutes, it’s about the whole day,” she said.

“It’s about the cup of tea, it’s about kindness, put a shelf up and things are going to look way more promising for the evening.”

Myleene went on to say that being proactive about tasks in the home and looking after your partner and family is her idea of “foreplay.”

“It’s not just what goes on in the bedroom, it’s actually what goes on in your relationship,” she continued.

And while she acknowledged that society doesn’t find this idea as “enticing,” she said that putting time and effort into a relationship is the biggest turn on.

“It’s not all about lace and lotion, it’s about conversations, a cup of tea, and some DIY,” she said as she cringed at all the money she had previously spent on lingerie.

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The all-black racy number barely protected her from the rain[/caption]
Myleene Klass on the Loose Women TV show.
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Myleene recently spoke about her love life on Loose Women[/caption]
Myleene Klass at the Royal Film Performance.
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The stunning former singer is a busy mum of two[/caption]
Myleene Klass at The Fashion Awards 2024.
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Myleene shares daughter Ava with her husband Graham[/caption]

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Liverpool 2 Wolves 1: Reds extend lead over Arsenal to 7 points after relegation-battling visitors set up nervy finale

LUIS DIAZ helped Liverpool move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

The Colombian forward bundled in the Reds’ opener against Wolves with his midriff with a quarter of an hour gone.

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Luis Diaz and Mo Salah were both on target for Liverpool against Wolves[/caption]

Mo Salah made it two from the penalty eight minutes before half-time.

And it looked as though Diogo Jota had secured the golden chance to wrap up the points when he went down under a sliding tackle in the Wolves area.

Referee Simon Hooper pointed to the spot but reversed his decision after the VAR monitor replays showed Jota had simply thrown himself to the floor.

Then the nerves inside Anfield increased when Matheus Cunha fired a fine strike into the bottom corner to pull the relegation-threatened side back into the game.

But despite a wave of attacks, the Reds held on and stumbled over the line for a crucial return to winning ways.

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Diaz bundled in off his midriff[/caption]
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Wolves wanted a second yellow card for Ibrahima Konate in the first half[/caption]
Luis Diaz of Liverpool being fouled by Wolverhampton's goalkeeper.
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Diaz won the penalty when Jose Sa clipped his ankle[/caption]
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Salah put his penalty down the middle[/caption]
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Salah found the net again but it was ruled out for offside[/caption]
Diogo Jota of Liverpool wins a penalty.
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Diogo Jota escaped a yellow card despite his blatant dive looking for a penalty[/caption]
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Matheus Cunha got Wolves back into it with a fine strike[/caption]
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Arne Slot was all smiles at the end as the Reds restored their seven-point advantage[/caption]

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Bargain hunters are racing to Asda for mega 90% off sale – a winter buy is now £2 & will keep you warm without heating

SHOPPERS are racing to get to Asda, eager to check out the mega 90% off sale.

Not only are there mattress and sheet protectors that have been slashed, but there’s even a handy winter essential that will keep you warm without heating.

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Bargain hunters are sprinting to Asda, desperate to nab a £2 buy that will keep you warm without heating[/caption]
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This Silentnight electric blanket has been reduced down from £16[/caption]
Reduced price electric blanket and vacuum cleaner filter kits.
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It’ll cost you just 1p an hour[/caption]
Electric blanket on sale at Asda.
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It has three heat settings and overheat protection[/caption]

So if you’re reluctant to turn on your central heating as a result of rising costs, then fear not, you’ve come to the right place.

And don’t worry if the cost of living crisis has meant that you’re on a tight budget, as this bargain buy is super cheap.

Not only is the brilliant gadget incredibly affordable, but it’s perfect for snuggly nights in bed too. 

Many bargain hunters were left open-mouthed by the impressive deals in Asda – and one shopper, Jade Blyth, took to social media to alert others to the discounts.

Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Jade shared snaps of her finds and beamed: “All these winter bits are 90% off in Asda!!

“Lots left in Fareham Asda in the bedding section.”

Not only did Jade get her hands on two teddy fleece pillows for just 70p, but she also nabbed a single mattress protector for only £1.

As well as this, she got a double mattress protector for £1.20 and a king mattress protector for just £1.40.

Not only this, but numerous other shoppers spotted the Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blankets, which have now been slashed down to just £2.20. 

One shopper named Dawn Simpson nabbed two of the blankets and also flocked to Facebook to show off her haul.

Alongside her post, she penned: “REDUCED to £2.20 each at my local Asda in Dewsbury today.”

As well as this, another shopper named Chelsea Thombs flocked to Facebook to show off the cheap winter gadget.

5 ways to keep your house warm in winter

Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.

1. Curtains

“Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.

This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.

2. Rugs

“Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly,” he continued. “You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet.

“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”

3. Check your insulation

Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards.

“Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30,” Joshua explained.

4. Keep your internal doors closed

“Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room,” Joshua said.

“This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out.”

5. Block drafts 

Don’t forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren’t secure.

Alongside the cheap buy, which has been reduced from £16 to just £2.20, Chelsea beamed: “These were in the reduced section however there was more on the bedding aisle!!” 

The electric blankets, which have been slashed by £13.80, are suitable for single beds and will ensure you stay warm and cosy during colder nights.

They are made from snuggly fleece material and are super soft to touch.

But they are also durable, providing added comfort to your mattress.

It’s a godsend when you’re old, nice and cosy and keeping warm in bed

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They have three heat settings so that you can adjust to a temperature that is just right for you. 

And if that wasn’t enough, these heated blankets also feature overheat protection for total peace of mind.

The chain praised the electric blanket as ‘an energy efficient and affordable way to stay warm for less’. 

According to Asda, pre-heating your bed for one hour on a low heat setting costs as little as 1p, so you can afford to cosy up night after night. 

Bargain hunters beam

Facebook users were left beaming with the affordable sale find and many eagerly flocked to the comments to express this.

Cheap gadgets to help you stay warm

MARTIN Lewis' MoneySavingExpert shared six gadgets that can help you keep the heating off but stay warm.

Heating “the human not the home” means you warm yourself instead of turning on the heating and heating the whole house.

This can save money on your heating bill and means you don’t have to sit in the cold.

  • USB gloves – initial cost £10, cost to run less than 1p an hour
  • Heated insoles – initial cost £10, cost to run less than 1p an hour
  • USB hand warmers – initial cost £15, cost to run less than 1p an hour
  • Electric gilet – initial cost £50 (including battery pack), cost to run less than 1p an hour
  • Microwaveable wheat bag – initial cost £4, cost to run less than 1p per hours
  • Reusable hand warmers – initial cost £5 for a pair, cost to run less than 1p per hour

One person said: “Wow, that’s good!!” 

Another added: “That’s a great deal.” 

A third commented: “Need to have a look.” 

Wondered why I just saw a woman with about 10 of these at the till

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At the same time, one bargain hunter claimed: “We got four yesterday.”

Meanwhile, another chimed in: “Saw a man at my local with two trolleys full of these. Now I know why.”

As well as this, another Asda shopper shared: “Wondered why I just saw a woman with about 10 of these at the till.” 

Not only are shoppers racing to get one of these heated blankets before they sell out, but one happy shopper explained: “Got mine before Christmas.

“It’s a godsend when you’re old, nice and cosy and keeping warm in bed.”

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But you’ll need to get down to your Asda fast before this brilliant bargain sells out[/caption]

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Gogglebox stars Dave and Shirley reveal show they REFUSE to watch saying there’s ‘no need for it’

GOGGLEBOX legends Dave and Shirley have revealed that there is one show they refuse to watch, saying there’s ‘no need for it.’

The pair are one of the most popular couples on the Bafta award-winning TV show.

Dave and Shirley Griffiths at the TV Choice Awards.
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Gogglebox legends Dave and Shirley have revealed that there is one show they refuse to watch, saying there’s ‘no need for it’[/caption]
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The show favourites have been on the show since 2015[/caption]

Based in Caerphilly, Wales, the TV stars, both in their 60s, joined the Channel 4 show in 2015.

Known for their dry wit and a similar sarcastic sense of humour, the couple soon became a fan favourite.

And, as is the premise of Gogglebox, they sit down to watch various TV shows and provide commentary on them.

But asked at this year’s TV Choice Awards whether there’s a show they’ll refuse to watch, Shirley was quick to answer, saying: “Naked Attraction.”

Shirley went on: “I watch it, but when you think of it, the first time you see someone is with no clothes on. There’s no need.”

Naked Attraction, hosted by Anna Richardson, has been shocking audiences since 2016 with its risqué concept.

Contestants in the lineup reportedly have to remain nude for the majority of the 12-hour filming process

Dave then joked that Shirley will be there hiding her eyes from the screen, while he’s doing the opposite.

While chatting to The Sun at the awards, Dave and Shirley also praised the younger stars of Gogglebox, for their success in the showbiz industry.

They said: “It’s really lovely to see them all doing well. We’ve just chatted to Joe Baggs down there who’s interviewing for Lorraine.”

Reality TV stars Dave and Shirley have been leaving fans in stitches for years since they made their show debut in 2015 but have never been joined by any of their other family members like some of their co-stars.

Apart from their pet pooch, Dave and Shirley have opted to keep their relatives away from the Channel 4 spotlight.

It led their almost 200,000 Instagram followers to go into a frenzy when they spotted a rare photo of their son, Simon.

Dave and Shirley left their fans hot under the collar thanks to the cheeky shirtless snap last year, with many quick to jump on how ‘hot’ their son was.

Heavily tattooed Simon posed for the camera as he donned nothing other than a pair of yellow shorts and a baseball cap as he flashed the flesh in the picture.

Commenting on his impressive body, Dave appeared to jokingly caption the snap:  “Just like his farther ripped # gogglebox #dubai.”

Taking their chance, many of their fans were left pondering if handsome Simon was single and looking to date.

One fan said: “Is he single lol.”

Another excitedly shared: “Wow! ! ! He’s proper fit!”

“He’s hot,” decalred a third as a fourth added a slew of love-heart-eyed emoji’s before quipping: “Oh hello.”

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Shirley hides when she has to watch Naked Attraction[/caption]
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Dave and Shirley have opted to keep their relatives away from the Channel 4 spotlight[/caption]

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BBC in Eurovision chaos over Malta’s entry with X-rated lyrics that ‘can never be played’

THE BBC has been plunged into Eurovision chaos by Malta’s entry and it’s very x-rated lyrics.

Singer Miriana Conte will represent the island with her very catchy pop song Kant which means singing in Maltese.

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Miriana Conte’s Kant is causing headaches for the BBC[/caption]
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The singer will revamp her song but the rude chorus will stay the same[/caption]

The chorus sees her singing about ‘serving kant’.

However it is the pronunciation of the lyric to rhyme with hunt that is causing worries at the BBC.

A source said: “It’s not a great situation – it’s causing a few headaches. 

“On the face of it there’s nothing wrong with the song but the way it’s sung could cause offence and there’s bound to be complaints. 

“If it wins it becomes an even bigger issue – especially if it charts. Eurovision winners traditionally do a press tour and perform their tracks all over but it’s a bit much for breakfast telly.”

Radio 2 morning presenter Scott Mills, who commentates Eurovision for BBC Radio and the semi-finals on the BBC, has admitted the song can never be played.

“We can’t talk about Malta’s one, at all,” he said on his radio show this week. 

“We definitely can’t play a clip of it… ever, on the BBC.”

Malta are set to compete in the second Semi-Final which will be on iPlayer and BBC One on 15 May.

Miriana also revealed that Eurovision bosses have accepted the lyrics so they will remain but the song will be revamped.

“The EBU accepted that the song remains the same, so it shouldn’t be a problem,” she told LovinMalta.

 “The song will obviously be revamped, but it won’t change, it’ll stay the same.”

She also addressed the BBC ban, adding: “I saw the article on social media about the BBC thing, but I don’t have much to say.

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“I do however understand their position as a radio station and as a country.”

The BBC has been approached for comment.

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