5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Major A-road tunnel used by 45,000 drivers every day will CLOSE in both directions next weekend – check your route
MOTORISTS have been warned of delays and diversions next weekend as a major road tunnel is set to close in both directions.
The Kingsway Tunnel on the A59, which connects Liverpool to Wallasey, will be fully shut to traffic in order for key maintenance work to take place.
AlamyThe Kingsway Tunnel between Liverpool and Wallasey will close in both directions between March 23 and 24[/caption]
Also known as the Wallasey Tunnel, the busy route will close in both directions from 7pm on Sunday, March 23, until 6.30am on Monday, March 24.
Merseytravel said the closure is part of an “ongoing investment and modernisation programme” that aims to “futureproof” the tunnels.
The route is a key part of the city region’stransport network and is one of just two road crossings underneath the River Mersey.
A spokesperson for the transport agency said: “Key maintenance works are being carried out at the Kingsway Tunnel which means it will be closed fully to traffic from 19:00 on Sunday 23rd March 2025 to 6.30 on Monday 24th March 2025.
“This is part of an ongoing investment and modernisation programme to futureproof the tunnels as a key part of the city region transport network and a vital a cross river travel connection.”
Diversion routes will be in place to help ensure drivers can connect their journeys, however heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will be more limited with where they can travel.
Most motorists will be able to use the nearby Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel which operates in both directions.
However, HGVs are not permitted to use this route so will likely have to find an alternative route using bridges to cross the River Mersey near Runcorn.
Bus services across the river will be diverted through the Queensway Tunnel and passengers have been advised to check directly with their operator for any changes to journeys.
A spokesperson for Merseytravel added: “The Queensway (Birkenhead) tunnel will be open as usual but please leave more time for your journey.
“Heavy Goods Vehicles are not permitted through the Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel so please find an alternative route.
“Cross river bus services will be diverted through Queensway and so passengers are advised to check directly with their operator for any changes to their journey and plan ahead.”
The transport agency has advised those planning to use the Kingsway Tunnel in the early hours of Monday, March 24, to check before they travel.
A spokesperson for the body added: “We would like to thank drivers for their patience while we complete this essential maintenance.”
The A12 in London was plagued with chock-a-block traffic during the peak of rush-hour on Monday morning after a lorry collided with part of a tunnel.
Huge queues formed as the southbound route of the Blackwall Tunnel was shut and motorists were advised to take alternative routes to avoid the “severe” delays.
Diversion routes in place for Kingsway Tunnel closure
Drivers approaching from the Wirral should follow diversion routes off the A59.
These will take you through Birkenhead towards the Queensway Tunnel, where you can cross into Liverpool.
Those approaching from Liverpool should follow diversion routes off the A59 into the heart of the city.
There, you will be able to join the Queensway Tunnel to Birkenhead, where you can then re-join the A59, after following the diversion route through the area.
Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are unable to use the Queensway Tunnel and should seek alternative routes.
AlamyThe toll route under the River Mersey is used by around 45,000 drivers each day[/caption]
A spokesman for the show added: “The Traitors is a game that includes lies and deception, thus it would be foolhardy for any Faithful to speculate before the game has begun.”
PAClaudia Winkleman is hosting the star-studded special[/caption]
How does The Traitors work and who hosts it?
The Traitors first launched in the UK in 2022, after the Dutch format was acquired by the BBC.
Claudia Winkleman is the show’s host, and has now hosted all three series to date.
How does it work?
It is a reality game show that involves 22 contestants, and some of them are chosen to be The Traitors.
The Traitors sees a group of contestants taking part in “the ultimate game of truth and deception”.
The group of contestants are competing for the chance to walk away with a huge cash prize.
While navigating through a series of challenges, the team are also tasked with figuring out who the Traitors are in the group (usually three contestants).
Each night, the Traitors gather to “eliminate” one of the Faithful, removing them from the competition
Meanwhile, the traitors can be “banished” if they’re successfully outed as a traitor by a faithful.
The winners of the show are either the Traitor who remains undetected or the Faithfuls if they successfully eliminate all the Traitors.
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Huge 00s pop star with three No1 hits holds secret meetings with record labels 7 years after last album
Lily Allen looks poised for a music comeback following a seven-year break from the charts.
I can exclusively reveal the Smile singer has been approached by a number of major labels in recent months — including BMG — after they asked to hear what she had been working on.
InstagramLily Allen set for music comeback after seven-year break – with a host of big-name record companies showing interest[/caption]
A source said: “Lily has been quietly beavering away on new music for a while, on and off, but her schedule has been packed.
“Her podcast Miss Me? has really taken off and she is taking on the leading role in Hedda at the Theatre Royal in Bath in June, as well as working on a new musical she is developing.
“After she shared pictures of herself in the studio, labels got in touch to hear what she has been working on.
“She has had an approach from BMG, who think her new music is sounding great.
“Lily is busy writing songs for her musical and right now she’s only thinking about that – but naturally she’s flattered by the interest in her. There is a lot of excitement around Lily.
“She sold millions of records before, so it’s not surprising labels want to get her on board.
“Lily isn’t rushing into anything though. She is a perfectionist and if she is committing to a project, she wants to give it her all.
“She will focus on Hedda this summer and see how she wants to proceed with her music.”
Lily has a string of hits to her name, with ten Top Ten tracks including three No1s thanks to Smile, The Fear and Somewhere Only We Know. Her fourth and last album, No Shame, peaked at No8 in 2018.
Lily is riding high this week after selling out her two Miss Me? Live podcast shows with Miquita Oliver in London.
Insiders told me the shows went down so well that promoters are keen to see if the pair would sign up for a nationwide tour at some point.
Between treading the boards, a possible new album and perhaps a UK jaunt with her pal Miquita, I have no idea where Lily is going to find the time to fit this all in.
But as a huge fan of her hits, including the 2008 track F*** You, which is still on all of my Spotify playlists, I would love her to make that fifth record a reality.
Check out Simz in disguise
Click News and MediaRapper Little Simz has transformed herself into a granny for a barmy new video[/caption]
Click News and MediaSimz put on a grey wig, false teeth and a funky tartan outfit[/caption]
SplashThe star as most will recognise her[/caption]
Most celebs want to turn back time when it comes to their looks – but not Little Simz.
The rapper transformed herself into a granny for a barmy new video.
Simz, who won the Mercury Prize and the Brit Awards’ Best New Artist in 2022, put on a grey wig, false teeth and a funky tartan outfit.
An onlooker in London told me: “Simz shut down a street in Hackney but people were buzzing around trying to work out who she was at first.
“She looked totally crazy in her disguise but she was absolutely loving getting into character.
“At one point she was filmed dancing up and down the street before she started having a row with a fake traffic warden.
“As far as music videos go, this one is the weirdest she’s ever done.”
Måneskin’s singer Damiano David has announced his debut solo album, Funny Little Fears.
The 14-track record from the 2021 Eurovision-winning frontman will be out on May 16.
It could well mean he pops up at the contest’s final in Basel, Switzerland, for a performance the following day.
Meanwhile, Dermot Kennedy last night dropped his single Let Me In, ahead of the start of his global music festival series, Misneach. The three special events start in Sydney on March 16, and feature Dermot headlining each show alongside musical guests.
She’s Tyla made
GettySinger Tyla looked the part at Chanel’s Paris Fashion Week Sshow[/caption]
RexThe Water singer wore a purple two-piece from the designer, after being invited to sit on the front row with Vogue boss Anna Wintour, above[/caption]
Tyla looked every inch the catwalk queen during Chanel’s Paris Fashion Week show.
The Water singer wore a purple two-piece from the designer, after being invited to sit on the front row with Vogue boss Anna Wintour.
Tyla was spotted chatting with Anna, below, who was no doubt toasting her success after Tyla became the first South African woman to land a cover of British Vogue.
She appears in the March edition and said: “You know when you’ve always felt like you’re destined for something, that you’re going to make it one day? But then when it actually happens it’s like something you can’t explain. It doesn’t feel real.”
Danny Dyer is chuffed at the number of people who have rocked up to see his new filmMarching Powder.
He said on his Live And Let Dyers podcast: “I want to shout out to all of you people that f***ing got on your feet and walked to a cinema because we earned over £1million over three days.
“We wasn’t making the film for the elite. You’ve got to think, we’re up against Bridget Jones. That cost about £90million to make. You know what? We hold our own. And it just really f***ing excites me.
“It shows there is an appetite for this sort of film.”
Becky In nepo dig at Jack
The Mega AgencyBecky Hill has had some choice words for Jack Whitehall after he branded her a ‘Wetherspoons Whitney’ at the Brit Awards[/caption]
Referencing the jibe Jack made about her, Becky wrote on Instagram: “Imagine being called a ‘Wetherspoons Whitney’ by some privately educated nepo baby who has a TV show with daddy the showbiz agent on national TV.
“My parents worked so hard to provide a middle-class life for me, even tho they couldn’t afford it. No one gave me a leg up.
“So if you associate a Midlands accent with a Wetherspoons that says more about the silver spoon in your mouth jolly ol’ boy.”
She added: “Remember to not be out of touch today kids, even if ur daddy is rich.
“Shout out Jack Whitehall for the fuel to my fire.”
“It monitors your body temperature and it can tell from your sweat if you’ve had alcohol.
“The anklet made me sane again because I couldn’t remember a time I hadn’t drank.
“I got into the car accident, because I was drinking. But I was also taking Xanax on top of the drinking. I was trying to be numb.
“I was also trying to get skinny for videos. So when I got my DUI, I wasn’t that drunk, I was on diet pills.
“It was such a bad time and that’s why I said that little anklet definitely helped me.”
Ne-Yo’s up four sharing
Ne-Yo has revealed a pic of his girlfriends – after revealing he is in a five-way relationshipInstagram
Ne-Yo has gone public with his girlfriends – all four of them – after revealing he is in a five-way relationship.
That’s right, he has outdone even David Haye, who previously dated his model girlfriend Sian Osborne and The Saturdays singer Una Healy at the same time.
The Miss Independent singer, who finished second on The Masked Singer in 2021, shared snaps of Cristina, Arielle, Moneii and Bri on Instagram, and wrote: “Since the world is so intrigued, I guess I should introduce my loves properly. Ladies and gents, I present my pyramid.”
The dad of seven, who divorced his wife Crystal in 2023 after seven years of marriage, said on US radio: “After my divorce I decided I ain’t lying to anybody no more.
“I hurt a lot of people with just being dishonest about things I could have been honest about.
“Everything ain’t for everybody. But monogamy wasn’t for me. I’m happier than I’ve ever been and that’s the part that I’m focusing on.”
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Danny Jones and wife Georgia WILL stay together after crisis talks over Maura kiss – as they make first public outing
DANNY Jones and his wife Georgia Horsley will stay together after their crisis talks over his kiss with Maura Higgins.
Click News and MediaDanny Jones and his wife Georgia Horsley will stay together after their crisis talks over his kiss with Maura Higgins[/caption]
Click News and MediaThis week, the married couple were seen in Richmond, West London, after going out to buy a couple of coffees[/caption]
The SunDanny kissed Maura at the BRITs[/caption]
InstagramDanny and Georgia share a son named Cooper[/caption]
Pals said the couple, who married in August 2014, were determined to move past the scandal and get on with their lives.
Danny and Georgia, both 38, had not been seen together in public since The Sun revealed a video of him sharing a brief, drunken kiss with Maura at the Brit Awards.
But this week, they were seen in Richmond, West London, after going out to buy a couple of coffees.
McFly singer Danny and Georgia both appeared stony faced after returning from a week-long break away.
But a friend close to the couple insisted they were strong and united.
They added: “Danny and Georgia took time away together to talk about what happened at the Brits.
“It has been incredibly embarrassing for them both and Danny had a lot of questions to answer.
“Their marriage is strong though and Danny and Georgia just want to move on with their lives now.
“They are a united team and just want to focus on the future.
“As far as Danny and Georgia are concerned, they have done all the talking they needed to do and now they just want to try and get back to normal.”
The Sun revealed last week how Danny and Maura appeared to kiss at 180 Studios while they were at Universal Music’s official Brit Awards after party.
The pair then left the venue shortly after 3am and travelled to Sony Music’s after party in Nobu Portman Square.
Following the reports, Danny and Georgia left their home in London to discuss what had happened.
Maura lay low too, before flying to Los Angeles earlier this week for work.
Click News and MediaThe couple appeared stony faced as they were seen for the first time[/caption]
Click News and MediaTheir walk comes after Danny and Georgia left their home in London to discuss what had happened[/caption]
RexMaura and Danny met on I’m A Celebrity last year[/caption]
Alisson (left) and Harvey Elliot (right) were the heroes for Liverpool in ParisGettyKhvicha Kvaratskhelia had a goal ruled out for a tight offside in the first legGettyIbrahima Konate was controversially not sent off for a last man challenge on Bradley BarcolaGetty
Les Parisiens played some good football in the first leg, and were narrowly beaten after a good display.
Luis Enrique’s side had 27 shots to Liverpool’s two, with Harvey Elliot scoring with Liverpool’s only shot on target of the night.
Arne Slot will be hoping to set up and all-English quarter-final by eliminating the French leaders in Liverpool.
Aston Villa or Club Brugge – who play their second leg on Wednesday – are awaiting the winner of this game, with Villa holding a two-goal lead after the first leg.
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Three tips to avoid a big expense on kids’ clothes and keep bills small
CHILDREN seem to be in and out of clothes in the blink of an eye, they grow so fast.
Buying outfits can feel like a big expense, but you don’t have to keep buying new.
GettyYou don’t need to buy new, children’s clothes are often resold with very little wear and tear[/caption]
Here’s how to save . . .
SWAP: Organise a regular swap session with other parents where everyone brings outgrown kids’ clothes.
Do it at home and make it a social event with tea and coffee. Or suggest a school or nursery hosts a rail or table where parents can pick up and drop off clothes at school events.
SECONDHAND: The fast turnover of clothes from children can make charity shops a fantastic place to find good clothes at low prices.
Shops can sell items for as little as 20p and it can be worth buying clothes for them to grow into if you spot pieces at a good price.
Vinted is also a great place to pick up stuff in good nick at low prices, especially items that can be more expensive such as coats and shoes.
Or try thelittleloop.com — the site allows parents to buy discounted clothing, but you can also trade it in again when you are finished with it and receive up to 30 per cent off the resale value as credit.
The site also allows you to buy two “clear-out” packs for £2 and you’ll get £5 credit for every full bag of clothes you send back, with free postage.
SALE BUYS: Rummage through sales to get some fantastic bargains, especially discounted clothes that are coming out of season — for example, you’ll be able to buy scarves, boots and coats going into spring and summer.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Sainsbury’s Tu sale in-store, where clothes often have up to 70 per cent off.
Simply buy a size up and save for next year.
Try clarksoutlet.co.uk for discounted quality shoes all year round, including footwear for school. New customers can sign up free to get ten per cent off their first order.
All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
Deal of the day
WilkoSave £31 on this set of stackable outdoor chairs from Wilko[/caption]
GET ready for warmer weather with this set of stackable outdoor chairs, down from £124 to £93 at Wilko.
SAVE: £31
Cheap treat
MorrisonsThese delicious savoury cheesy hot cross buns are just £1.80 from Morrisons[/caption]
TUCK into these delicious savoury cheesy hot cross buns, £1.80, from Morrisons.
What's new?
COSTA’S new menu features this chocolate and pistachio cookie sandwich – costing from £3.10, gingerbread biscuits, cinnamon buns and triple chocolate muffins.
Top swap
FentyFenty’s melon lip oil is £15.75 from Boots[/caption]
PrimarkBut you could save by opting for Primark’s watermelon oil instead, only £1.80[/caption]
GIVE your pout some added moisture and shine with Fenty’s melon lip oil, £15.75 from Boots. Or try Primark’s watermelon oil, for £1.80.
SAVE: £13.95
Little helper
GET 20 per cent off selected toys at Argos with code PLAY20. It takes this bike down from £110 to £88.
Shop & save
MatalanGet 25 per cent off selected bedding sets at Matalan[/caption]
POCKET savings of 25 per cent off selected bedding sets at Matalan, such as this double duvet set, down from £15 to £11.25.
SAVE: £3.75
Hot right now
CO-OP loyalty scheme members can win one of three prizes through the Co-op app each month.
PLAY NOW TO WIN £200
Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle
JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle.
Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered.
Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket.
The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Mind-blown phone fans find secret torch feature that lets you change the SHAPE of light beam on millions of phones
A CLEVER iPhone trick lets you change the shape of the beam of light from its built-in torch.
Gadget fans have spotted the handy feature, which has only been out for a few months.
AppleYou can use this pop-up to control not just the brightness of the torch – but its shape too[/caption]
But it’s available on millions of iPhonemodels, and you might have the right one.
Apple has been letting you change the brightness of your iPhone’s torch for years.
But it’s now also possible to have a very wide light, or a focused beam that can shine on a specific point.
First, you’ll need to make sure that you’ve updated your iPhone to iOS 18.
That’s the software update that came out in September last year.
Just go to Settings > General > Software Update to check if you have it.
Then activate your torch. You can do it from the Lock Screen (using the little shortcut icon) or using the button in the Control Centre.
This should bring up a pop-up showing a torch with some lines around it.
To control it, press your finger on the torch illustration, then move it up and down to control brightness.
And if you move your finger left and right, that will change the focus of the beam.
So if you drag your finger all the way to the right, you’ll get a thin and focused beam.
Similarly, move it all the way to the left to get a very broad light.
And pushing your finger up towards the top of the pop-up will give you the brightest possible light.
Moving it all the way down will dim it – and even switch it off entirely.
AppleThe flash on your iPhone’s camera module is more useful than you realise[/caption]
A gadget fan who discovered the feature posted to Reddit asking: “Why did it take me so long to find out you can change the focus of the flashlight?”
Another Apple fan replied: “It’s not a well-documented feature.”
One wrote: “Geez, I knew I could adjust the brightness but this post taught me that I can adjust the width of the beam too.”
Another said: “I legit just found this out too. I adjust the brightness all the time that way. Never thought about swiping horizontally.”
iOS 18 devices – can your iPhone get it?
Here are the devices that can get the new iOS 18 update
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16e
Picture Credit: Apple / The Sun
And one added: “OP definitely did a good turn raising awareness of this feature.
“My job requires a flashlight at times and sometimes I don’t have said flashlight, so having the ability to have a more focused beam of light might help me a lot. I tip my hat to you, OP”
But some gadget fans complained that their devices didn’t offer the feature.
One wrote: “It’s only on the newer models I believe. My iPhone 13 Pro doesn’t have this feature.”
Apple / The SunYou can access the torch through your iPhone’s Control Centre[/caption]
Another said: “14 Pro onwards I believe. My 15 doesn’t have it.”
And one added: “Yeah my 14 Pro has this feature meanwhile my friend’s 15 doesn’t have. So yeah, only Pro models.”
Here’s a list of the iPhone models that the trick works on:
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
If you have an iPhone that isn’t on that list, you’ll only be able to adjust the brightness of the torch.
Apple / The SunYou can also activate the torch by using the Lock Screen icon[/caption]
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Tyson Fury could fight for WORLD TITLE in boxing return as doubt over Anthony Joshua fight continues
TYSON FURY could end up fighting for a world title in his first fight back from retirement.
The Gypsy King called it quits for the fifth time in January following back-to-back losses to former undisputed heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk.
GETTYTyson Fury announced his fifth retirement from boxing in January on the back of defeats to Oleksandr Usyk[/caption]
REUTERSWBC chief Mauricio Sulaiman has refused to rule out the possibility of Fury fighting for a belt upon his return[/caption]
Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh is expected to table Fury an astronomical offer to coax him out of retirement for a mammoth showdown with Anthony Joshua.
And WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has refused to rule out the prospect of Fury fighting for their prestigious green belt, telling The Action Network: “We don’t speculate.
“But we have many examples of how we have attended former champions, former legends coming back to boxing.
“If you remember, Sugar Ray Leonard challenged Marvin Hagler after a four-year retirement.
“The WBC analysed the medicals and looked into everything.
“Even Tyson Fury retired in the past and came back to fight for the WBC title. So let’s see.”
Former two-time unified heavyweight Fury is seemingly content with life without boxing, recently telling cousin Andy Lee that he “can’t be f***ed” with the sport.
And Sulaiman insists the Wythenshawe warrior has nothing left to prove.
He said: “It all depends; it is all on him. He has a beautiful family.
“I believe the money that he has sets him up for life and if he decides to stay retired then he will be a happy man.
“But if he decides to come back to boxing then he can beat anyone.
“Safety is first, with happiness and legacy is more of an important matter than what boxing and money can bring.
“If he was to fight, he would be fighting for pride but he’s an unbelievable human being.”
Boxing fans around the world are hoping Fury comes out of retirement to face AJ, who hasn’t given up hope of their Battle of Britain finally coming to fruition.
The Watford warrior told iFL TV: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].
“People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know.
REUTERSAnthony Joshua is refusing to give up hope of fighting Tyson Fury[/caption]
“But I think Fury, commercially, is a great fight and it’s a great man’s fight as well. So I think it makes sense.
“You could say it’s been years in the making. But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.
“And why I say it’s probably still a great fight is as I said Parker is, for me, a great story of someone that never gives up.
“And the thing is, there is going to be one winner and one loser and there’s going to be bloodshed.
5 days agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘Phenomenal shade’ say fans as Leeds United admin savages Millwall ahead of Wednesday night’s Championship clash
LEEDS cheekily announced that more tickets have become available for their Championship clash with Millwall tomorrow night.
Daniel Farke’s side will be looking to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat at Portsmouth last Sunday.
AlamyLeeds are set to host Millwall in the Championship[/caption]
The Championship leaders are set to be backed by a boisterous capacity crowd at their 37,792-capacity Elland Road home.
And after Millwall failed to sell out their allocation, understandable given it is a mid-week 400-mile round trip, Leeds‘ social media admin made a cheeky dig.
Their post read: “With Millwall selling just 391 tickets for tomorrow night’s clash, an extra allocation has now been made available to #LUFC members.”
Plenty of fans responded to Leeds’ post on social media.
One wrote: “The masked shade thrown by this is phenomenal.”
While a second blasted: “That’s embarrassing just 391.”
A third commented: “shaaaaade.”
Although a fourth admitted: “Ffs Millwall admin will be all over this if they beat us.”
