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I swapped a UK council house for a huge pad in Florida – the homes are beautiful but there’s 2 major issues

A BRITISH mum who upped sticks and moved to Florida has revealed the two things she can’t stand about her new neighbourhood.

Megan Gulyard, 25, grew up on a council estate in the UK and now raises her family in a huge house in the US.

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Megan left the UK for Florida
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She said she’s not keen on the lack of fencing in her new neighbourhood
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Since living in her new home, she’s noticed some unusual differences to the UK and took to TikTok to voice her least favourite.

Megan posted a video to her account @megangulyard, which has since racked up over 54,000 views.

In her clip, she can be seen taking a leisurely stroll around her neighbourhood with her children and dog.

Megan described her new home as a “middle class basic neighbourhood,” and showed off some of the gorgeous houses around her.

“Big difference to me that I don’t actually like is that American houses, especially my neighbourhood, they don’t have front gardens and there’s no fence separating the houses,” she said. “And the reason why I don’t like that most of the houses don’t have fences is because we have a dog.”

Panning the camera to some of the gigantic houses surrounding her, Megan pointed out the lack of fencing at both the front and the back of the properties.

While hunting for their home, she said she and her partner had managed to find a house with a fence and that it was one of the key reasons they chose to live there.

The second thing that Megan doesn’t like is that she “has to drive everywhere” as none of the local amenities are close by.

“Something else that I loved about living on a council estate was I could literally cross the road and in two minutes I’ll now be at a corner shop. But here, if I was to walk to a shop, it would take me 25 minutes.

“Back where I used to live, I could literally walk to the dentist, walk to the doctors, walk to the shop. Um, at the end of the road, there’s a bus stop, like, several bus stops that take you to several places. Um, here where I live in Florida, it’s just non existent.”

Despite the lack of local shops or transport, Megan insisted that she still loves her neighbourhood – and her neighbours.

She described her new home as “beautiful.”

Shocked viewers react

Users were flummoxed in the comments.

One person wrote: “I find the no fences mad! Especially for the back garden.. just so public, no privacy.”

A second person wrote: “Why, just why?? No fencing – how do you know where the boundaries are?”

While a third commented: “Nobody walks anywhere in Florida.”

But not everybody appreciated Megan’s comparison.

One annoyed viewer wrote: “You know you have to pay to put a fence in. Nobody fences the front of their house unless it’s a dangerous neighborhood. You know your home is huge compared to what you came from. Stop complaining.”

To which she replied: “Yes my house is ‘huge’ from what I came from & I am beyond proud of where I am now.”

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7. Use Suitcases for Heavy Items

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8. Colour-Code Your Boxes

Use different coloured stickers or markers for each room. This will help movers quickly identify where each box should go in your new home.

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My family sold their house to fund my F1 career and still don’t own one now, admits Max Verstappen’s new team-mate

MAX VERSTAPPEN’S new teammate Liam Lawson has revealed his family are still without a home after selling sold their abode to fund his Formula One dream.

Lawson, 23, will race for Red Bull next season after replacing Sergio Perez as world champion Verstappen’s partner.

Liam Lawson of Oracle Red Bull Racing at F1 Testing.
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Liam Lawson has revealed his family sold their home to fund his F1 dream[/caption]
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The ace will be racing alongside Max Verstappen for Red Bull this season[/caption]

The New Zealander has come up through the ranks and will get his big break when teams start preparing for the new campaign.

But Lawson admits he has only got to where he is thanks to an amazing sacrifice from his parents.

The youngster has revealed his family SOLD their home while he was making his bones as a karting driver.

The funds were used to help Lawson reach his potential, eventually leading to his big break with Red Bull.

And Lawson is desperate to make his parents proud after admitting they still don’t have a family home to call their own.

He told GQ: “They still don’t own a house because of me.

“I think I complained to my dad for more than a year about my kart. I’d tell him that the engine sucked but he just secretly thought that I sucked.

“Eventually he got sick of me whining and bought two good engines, and we put them on for the first time at this big race.

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“And when we went out, we qualified first. We started racing at the front all the time. That was the definitive moment, when karting became serious.

“It was always serious to me. But for my dad, everything changed that one weekend.”

Lawson has also revealed the moment that F1 legend Fernando Alonso “yelled” at him during their first-ever meeting.

Reliving the bizarre encounter, he added: “It’s funny because I’ve met a lot of guys I looked up to as a kid.

“When you’re younger, they’re your heroes. Now, they’re my competitors.

“I mean, the first time I met Alonso, he yelled at me. Maybe he was having a bad day.”

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Coronation Street icon to rejoin co-stars in U-turn months after quitting soap as full tour lineup is revealed

A CORONATION Street icon will rejoin her co-stars in a U-turn as she signs up for its brand new tour after quitting.

Sue Cleaver devastated soap fans earlier this year as she confirmed she was bowing out as Eileen Grimshaw after 25 years.

Sue Cleaver as Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street.
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Sue Cleaver has joined Coronation Street’s brand new tour[/caption]
Still image of Georgia Taylor as Toyah Battersby in Coronation Street.
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Jane Danson has also agreed to take part ahead of tickets going on sale this Friday[/caption]
Poster for a Coronation Street live show tour in September 2025.
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ITV is bringing An Audience with Coronation Street to London, Sheffield, Salford and Glasgow this autumn[/caption]

While her final scenes are yet to play out, The Sun can reveal she will take part in Corrie’s brand new tour.

However, Sue has agreed to appear at just one show at the Dominion Theatre in London.

In addition to the previously announced stars, we can reveal Jane Danson, Julia Goulding and Vicky Myers have also signed up.

The leading female stars join already announced actors Andrew Whyment, Jack P Shepherd, Jimmi Harkishin, Jodie Prenger, Rob Mallard, Samia Longchambon, Simon Gregson and Patti Clare.

A ‘a bona fide Coronation Street legend’ has also been teased, though their identity remains under wraps for now.

ITV is bringing An Audience with Coronation Street to London, Sheffield, Salford and Glasgow this autumn – which is a first for the soap.

A source close to the show said: “This is going to be a huge celebration of Corrie – it’s no secret it’s been a difficult time but the cast are really looking forward to the shows and meeting the fans.”

Presented by This Morning’s Queen of Soaps Sharon Marshall, fans will be treated to behind-the-scenes details and never before told stories from the Weatherfield cobbles.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 14, and start from £29.50.

Teasing the show, its promoters said: “In the first half, the audience will be treated to an intimate and lively interview session with some of Corrie’s most beloved cast members. Ever wondered what goes on between takes?

“Curious about those off-screen friendships and real-life dramas? This is your chance to hear all the gossip straight from the source. You’ll also get to know the actors behind the characters like never before, their journeys, their funniest on-set moments, and the real-life bonds that make Weatherfield feel like home.

“Just when you think the night couldn’t get any better, the second act brings a showstopping twist! A very special guest; a bona fide Coronation Street legend will take to the stage. But who will it be? We’re keeping it a cliffhanger, Corrie-style!”

Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025

ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap.

This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama.

Colson Smith – Craig Tinker

The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig’s on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role.

Sue Cleaver – Eileen Grimshaw

After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I’m A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she’s already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future.

Luca Toolan – Mason Radcliffe

Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him.

Sue Devaney – Debbie Webster

In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline.

Charlotte Jordan – Daisy Midgeley

The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she’s hungry to see what other opportunities await.

Shelley King – Yasmeen Metcalfe

The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter.

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‘Hamas supporter’ from Gaza ‘paid £1,300 to cross Channel in small boat’ to bring him to Britain

AN alleged Palestinian gunman who reportedly called for the slaughter of Jews paid nearly £1,300 for a small boat to take him to the UK, a court has heard.

Mosab Abdulkarim Al-Gassas – also known as Abu Wadee – had tried to claim asylum in Greece, Germany and Belgium before he arrived ashore in Kent on Thursday, it is claimed.

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Alleged Palestinian gunman paid nearly £1,300 for a small boat to take him to the UK, a court has heard
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Mosab Abdulkarim Al-Gassas – also known as Abu Wadee – reportedly called for the slaughter of Jews
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Al-Gassas pleaded not guilty to arriving in the UK illegally as he appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court

Al-Gassas, 33, pleaded not guilty to arriving in the UK illegally as he appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court.

District Judge Jane Hamilton refused him bail and remanded him in custody before his next appearance at Maidstone Crown Court on April 8.

The court heard that he had left Gaza in 2022 and tried to claim asylum in Greece, Germany and then Belgium before taking a small boat across the Channel.

Prosecutor Robin Lynch said: “He then tried Greece and Germany before a decision on his asylum status was made.

“However he was refused in Belgium as he had claimed asylum into other countries.

“He obtained money and got a place on a small boat at a cost of 1,500 euros.”

He will next appear at Maidstone Crown Court on April 8.

Men posing with weapons and a portrait.
He will next appear at Maidstone Crown Court on April 8

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Costly loophole means Jadon Sancho could be BACK at Man Utd next season despite Chelsea’s transfer obligation

JADON SANCHO could return to Manchester United next season – despite Chelsea having an obligation to buy the forward.

The United winger, 24, is currently on a season-long loan at Stamford Bridge.

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Jadon Sancho joined Chelsea on a loan-to-buy obligation last summer[/caption]
Jadon Sancho of Manchester United in a soccer match.
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Reports claim the winger could yet find himself back at Manchester United[/caption]

Sancho joined the Blues last summer after falling out of favour in the North West.

The former £73million man has made 26 appearances for Chelsea this term, scoring 2 goals.

Sancho recently declared he was “delighted” to be at the club and “felt at home”.

But the former Dortmund flop was called out by United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe during his explosive interview earlier this week.

Chelsea’s loan deal with United includes an obligation to buy Sancho if they finish 14th or higher in the Premier League.

According to The Mail, the final fee will be between £22m and £25m depending on Chelsea’s final league position.

But the outlet claims the Blues could yet back out of the deal and send Sancho back to United, where he still has 18 months left on his £250k-a-week contract.

The ex-Man City star has “yet to agree personal terms” with the Blues.

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If Chelsea did back out of the buy clause, they would incur a “significant penalty” fine.

Chelsea could still go through with the transfer and then sell Sancho to another club.

Or they could decide to send him back to United and incur the financial penalty.

Ratcliffe bemoaned United “overspending” on talent during his tell-all interview with the BBC.

He revealed the club are still to pay out £17m more to Dortmund for Sancho this summer.

Sancho arrived to huge fanfare in 2021 but has failed to live up to the hype at Old Trafford.

Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as De Ligt shows exactly why Red Devils signed him but Zirkzee is as frustrating as ever

IT was a performance that would have pleased Ruben Amorim but a 1-1 draw with Arsenal does little to paper over the cracks at Manchester United.

On a day when the Old Trafford crowd protested the owners, the players stood up to show their remains life in a club that fans say is experiencing a “slow death”.

There was a lack of clear-cut chances in the opening 45 minutes as both sides goalscoring troubles continued.

A moment of magic was needed and Fernandes stepped up as he so often does.

Arsenal‘s wall was full of man mountains, but Fernandes found the power, dip and accuracy to beat David Raya with his free-kick – even if the wall was marched 11.2 yards back instead of the regulated ten.

Mikel Arteta’s side came out swinging in the second-half with their makeshift No9 up top, and it took a brilliant effort from Declan Rice to level the scores.

United were able to frustrate them and remain a threat on the counter but eventually had to settle for a point in a much-improved performance.

Here is how SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rated the United performances.

INEOS chief Ratcliffe told The BBC: “Some [players] are not good enough and some probably are overpaid.

“But for us to mould the squad that we are fully responsible for, and accountable for, will take time.

“We’ve got this period of transformation where we move from the past to the future.

“There are some great players in the squad as we know, the captain is a fabulous footballer.”

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Musk brings entire fleet of Teslas to White House for Trump to pick one to buy after vandalism & backlash over Doge cuts

PRESIDENT Donald Trump is picking which Tesla he’d like to buy in a wild display of support for Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Musk brought an entire fleet of electric vehicles to the White House lawn to let the president have his pick of the litter in the purchase.

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US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk next to a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House on March 11, 2025, in Washington, DC
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Tesla Cybertruck and other Tesla cars parked in front of the White House.
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A Tesla Cybertruck and other Tesla cars parked in front of the White House[/caption]
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Musk and Trump as the president plans to buy an EV
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President Trump, Elon Musk, and Musk's son standing by a red Tesla.
Trump and Musk with Musk’s son X Æ A-Xii
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Trump’s support for his advisor comes after Tesla faced backlash and vandalism over Musk’s new role in the Oval Office.

As the head of Trump’s brand new Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has slashed federal jobs and budgets in Trump’s first few months of his second term.

Growing fears and concerns over Doge’s plans have sparked a series of attacks on Tesla across the country, including vandalism at Tesla showrooms and charging stations.

Over the past few weeks, protestors have gathered at multiple Tesla locations as people carry signs and shout chants, lashing out at Musk for his role in the Trump administration.

The company is also facing dropping sales for the first time as Americans are boycotting the auto giant in what protestors are calling a “Tesla takedown.”

Trump said on Tuesday that he will classify the Tesla takedown attacks on dealerships as domestic terrorism.

In the face of the backlash, Trump announced on Tuesday morning that he would buy a Tesla as “a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American.”

On Tuesday afternoon, videos shared to X showed Trump walking next to at least four different Teslas, including a Cybertruck, arranged on the South Portico of the White House.

Musk’s son X Æ A-Xii also joined the Doge head as the powerful duo talked over Trump’s options.

While speaking at the White House, the billionaire also said Tesla will double its vehicle output in the US over the next two years.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt joked at a briefing on Tuesday that the president, a native New Yorker, was excited to drive again.

As the vehicles were being transported to the White House, Leavitt said it was a “very exciting moment.”

She also said Trump will pay full market price for the car.

More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.

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Flight with 195 passengers from Lisbon to London forced to make ’emergency landing’ after it ‘fills with smoke’

A LISBON to London plane has been diverted to Porto because of “smoke on board.”

Emergency services rushed to the Tap Air plane after it landed at the Portuguese city after an alert was sounded at around 4.45pm.

TAP Portugal Airbus A340 boarding at Guarulhos International Airport.
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A flight from Lisbon to London was reportedly forced to make an emergency landing after it filled with smoke[/caption]
Map showing flight path from Lisbon to London diverted to Porto due to smoke in the cabin.
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Data from FlightRadar24 shows Flight TP1356’s flight pattern[/caption]

Portuguese Civil Protection sources told respected Portuguese daily Correio da Manha: “There are 194 passengers on board and crew and passengers are in need of urgent medical assistance.”

Cops, firefighters, Red Cross officials and paramedics all rushed to the scene.

Other planes were ordered to remain in the air for permission to land as the aircraft made its emergency landing.

Several people were subsequently taken to hospital following the mid-air drama.

Nine people had suffered smoke inhalation and been hospitalised and another two passengers had been assisted by medical responders next to the aircraft, according to local media.

A TAP spokesman had earlier said the plane was diverted to Porto because of a “technical issue and landed safely”, adding that passengers would be put on another flight back to London.

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