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We transformed our drab caravans into luxury holiday homes in just 3 WEEKS using £1.67 Facebook Marketplace bargains
A CLUSTER of savvy homeowners transformed their caravans into a luxury holiday home using Facebook Marketplace and Temu bargains – with some as cheap as £1.67.
The homemakers didn’t need deep pockets to give their gaffs a serious face lift.
Couple Holly and James completed their refurbishment in three weeks – using stick-on tiles, soft furnishings and chair covers bought online, CornwallLive reported.
They also installed a new diesel heater and updated the kitchen using rattan cane webbing.
The duo nabbed the accessories, kitchen self-adhesive tiles and chair covers from Temu.
The couple said: “We bought [the caravan] for £2,250 from a lovely family via Facebook Marketplace. They were sad to see it go but were upgrading to a newer model.
“They had looked after it so well and pretty much everything still worked so we were over the moon when we saw it!
“We bought a new enamel caravan sink online as our original one was plastic, and then we had the new sink powder-coated white. And we sprayed the original caravan taps gold using Rustoleum metal spray and primer.
“Changing the flooring was the biggest job of all,” they revealed. “Our original carpet was stuck underneath all of the units and furniture.”
Meanwhile, another serial Temu user, Jade, needed less than a month to carve out her dream home.
She started by removing and giving a fresh coat of paint to the kitchen cupboards.
Jade opted for sage green which neatly blended with the white walls.
She then added in patterned tiles and vinyl wraps, turning a humble caravan into an eye-catching home.
Meanwhile, Ebony Poole spotted a retro caravan on Facebook Marketplace and was determined to turn it into her own elegant space.
She renovated the dusty motorhome without breaking the bank.
“I wanted a home away from home,” she said.
Ebony slapped navy and cream paint across the interior, reupholstered seats and renovated the kitchen area.
Before long, Ebony had transformed the once derelict caravan – giving it a pop of colour and personality.
She added: “Come on our caravan renovation journey with us.”
“I bought wallpaper from Temu [and] all the cupboard handles were from Temu.”
Met Office map reveals where snow will fall in UK over next THREE days as Arctic air creeps across nation in -1C chill
A MAP has revealed exactly where snow is expected to fall in the UK over the next three days as Arctic air sweeps across the nation.
The Met Office has predicted snowfall across many regions as temperatures continue to drop from highs of 19C seen last weekend.
This comes as a yellow weather warning for ice has been issued by the forecaster for parts of northern England on Thursday.
Tonight, much of the snowfall is expected in the Scottish Highlands, with snow expected to continue to fall late into the evening.
Parts of the Peak District will also experience snowfall, although rain is expected too in the region.
Snow is expected to continue to fall in the Highlands area well into Thursday morning.
Parts of the North Pennines between Carlisle and Newcastle are also expected to see flurries of snow throughout Thursday morning.
The Highlands north of Pitlochry are expected to experience the heaviest snowfall shortly after 2pm on Thursday, with more than 4mm per hour being predicted.
On Friday, a range of snow is expected in both the Peak District, North Pennines, and Highlands throughout the day.
All three of these regions are expected to see more than 4mm per hour of snow falling by around 3pm.
Both the Highlands and North Pennines are also expected to have heavier snow in the morning hours on Friday.
This comes after the Cheltenham Festival saw early snowfall on day two.
Horses were seen galloping through the snowy conditions as Queen Camilla watched on alongside Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall.
In terms of the forecast for this week, the Met Office has said that showers, some of which could be wintry, will continue to affect many eastern and some northeastern areas this evening and overnight.
However, the rest of the UK is expected to remain dry, although this will allow a frost to develop, as well as some icy patches.
This frost will clear on Thursday morning to provide “another chilly day with sunshine and showers”, the forecaster said.
Much of this rainfall is expected in central, eastern, and far northern regions of the UK.
As we head into the weekend, The Met Office has said Friday will have a mixture of sunshine and showers, but that these will dissipate as we go into Saturday and Sunday.
However, the forecaster did warn that there is likely to be some overnight frost still over the weekend period.
‘GREATER CHANCE OF INJURIES OR ACCIDENTS’
A yellow weather warning for ice is in place for much of northern England from 3am until 9am on Thursday.
The forecaster has warned of “perhaps wintry” showers that could create a few icy surfaces, as temperatures drop “close to zero”.
It said: “Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, leading to a greater chance of injuries or accidents”.
The forecaster has advised residents to keep themselves and their families safe when it is icy.
It said: “Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal.
“Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls.
“If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery.
“Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.”
The Met Office also advised those travelling to check road conditions or public transport timetables to give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays.
Areas affected by yellow warning for ice
East Midlands
Derbyshire
North East England
Darlington
Durham
Northumberland
North West England
Cumbria
Greater Manchester
Lancashire
Yorkshire & Humber
North Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
West Yorkshire
The 6 biggest causes of clutter a professional tidier sees ‘gathering dust’ in every home – how many are YOU guilty of?
We all have those odd little items tucked away in the corners of our homes – and these are usually things we’ve convinced ourselves we might need one day.
Or, in some cases, they may be the most random of things but oddly hold some sentimental value.
More often than not, these items are forgotten about until you attempt a big clear-out – only to remind yourself of them and find it difficult to part ways with them all over again.
From dusty relics of holidays gone by to collections that serve no real purpose, a decluttering expert has shone a light on the things that take up space in our homes and what we should really part ways with.
The expert, known as @thedeclutterdarlinguk on TikTok, took to her social media page to share an insight into the six weird things that people feel they should be keeping in their home.
First off, she noted that empty perfume bottles are some of the most popular items she has seen in people’s homes.
She says: “They’re just dust collectors. You probably don’t need them if they’re empty. You cannot use them anymore.”
Second on the list is lost button collections.
“Name me a time in the last six months where you have used those lost buttons,” questions the expert.
“I’m sure there’s someone who has, but I’d say 99% of the time those buttons are just kept for no reason.”
Coming in at third place is hotel key cards from hotels you “stayed at maybe five years ago as a memento.”
The expert adds: “It’s weird, you don’t need it, it’s never going to work again.
“Just return them at the end of your holiday or hotel stay.”
Taking fourth place are empty candle jars.
She says: “You know the ones that are burnt so low you physically cannot burn them anymore.
“So many people just keep them in their home, get rid of them.”
The decluttering expert continues: “Number five, old remote controls.
“Do you really need them? I find it slightly weird. If you’re keeping them and you don’t have that Skybox or you don’t have that TV, they can probably go.”
Finally, coming in at number six are baby teeth – and even she admits that she “still has them in my home.”
She says: “I have a little bag full of those tiny baby teeth from my little girls I cannot get rid of.
“It’s slightly creepy, isn’t it, that we keep people’s teeth that have fallen out.”
The decluttering expert finishes her video by saying: “Tell me I’m not alone, what are the weird things that you still have cluttering up your home that you just can’t get rid of?”
Her TikTok video has gained over 108,000 views, with 387 people rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One answered her by writing: “Calpol syringes.”
A second added: “You forgot about old mobiles and empty iPhone boxes.”
A third said: “Birthday cards and Xmas cards! Just can’t part with them.”
Another shared: “Those plastic tubs Chinese takeaway comes in. Must have about 20 stacked up.”
A fourth wrote: “I’m not a hoarder, but I find it really difficult to get rid of nice cardboard boxes.”
Someone else revealed: “The odd button collection in the biscuit tins my mum kept – and when she passed away we found a container with her gallstones in it.”
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- Out with the old, before in with the new
“It may sound a little ruthless but a one in, one out rule in your home and wardrobe can be effective to avoid over accumulating items in your home,” they said.
“It can also make you more mindful about the purchases you are making.”
- Categorise and contain
“In any space, however big or small – from a utility room to your make-up box – organising items by category is the perfect way to keeping super organised,” they said.
“This allows you to know exactly where everything is and what you’ve got.
“Plus, it will make it super easy for the rest of the household to put away and keep tidy.”
- Storage, storage and more storage!
“Storage is key, especially if space is an issue in the home or if the room is used for items like storing toys for children,” they said.
“Consider decorative storage baskets, side boards with plenty of storage or even a media wall or bookshelves with doors.”
I tried all the supermarket Worcestershire sauce crisps – £1.70 winner tasted virtually same as Walkers
THE nation spoke and Walkers listened. Bosses have announced they are bringing back Worcester Sauce crisps after shelving the popular flavour in 2023.
After last week’s hugely successful limited-edition sale of the snack at a shop in Worcester – where the Lea & Perrins relish was launched in 1837 – Walkers has promised to roll them out again nationwide.
But if you cannot wait for the trademark notes of vinegar, molasses and tamarind, Laura Stott, tasted some top alternatives and rated each out of five for taste and value.
Walkers Worcester Sauce French Fries
(6 x 18g) £2, Asda.com
MADE of spud granules, this is a bland version of Walkers’ original Worcester Sauce crisps.
The flavour verges on tomato, with barely any of the trademark mustard or soy, although there was a touch of garlic.
If you like strong flavours, this isn’t for you.
2/5
Seabrook Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
(6 x 25g) £1.35, tesco.com
THE crinkle-cut crisps are flavoured with tamarind, molasses and cloves just like a bottle of Lea & Perrins.
The result is a potent whiff and tons of tang and sharpness when you bite in.
The only downside is the tiny bag. A must for sauce fans.
3/5
Fiddler’s Lancashire Sauce Flavour Crisps
(5x40g) £5, lancashiresauce.co.uk
LANCASHIRE’S own version of the condiment is fruitier and has an added mix of Asian flavours and spices.
These are a delicious mix of salty, spicy and sweet, with enjoyable notes of lemon and cumin.
Rather pricey, but very moreish.
3/5
Nik Naks Nice ’n’ Spicy corn snacks
(95g) £1, sainsburys.co.uk
WHILE these knobbly maize sticks do not mention Worcester sauce, they are packed full of the same umami taste – garlic and caramel sweetness.
Not as sophisticated as the others, but rather yummy and great value for money too.
3/5
Hendo’s Soya & Potato Spicy Snack
(85g) £2, tesco.com
HENDERSON’S, which is made in Sheffield, has lots in common with its Worcester counterpart – and the relish’s soya and potato snack doesn’t hold back on flavour.
These are as close in flavour to its bottled version as you can get. Not for the faint-hearted.
3/5
Well & Truly Crunchies Spicey & Nicey
100g, £2.10, sainsburys.co.uk
CONDIMENT connoisseurs might want more sweetness, but I enjoyed these thick corn sticks, which had a deliciously saucy flavour.
There is more spice than sugar, and you get lots of tangy vinegar, onion and tomato notes. Pricey, but it is a hefty bag.
3/5
Worcester Sauce Crisps
(150g) £1.70, Marks & Spencer and Ocado.com
I FOUND these to be the closest in flavour to Walkers’ famous offering.
The bag is packed with thick slices of spud and, while it doesn’t specify which brand, a dried Worcester sauce is listed as a primary ingredient alongside clove, vinegar and onion.
5/5
Yorkshire Crisps Worcester Sauce
(95g) £2.50, amazon.co.uk
SUBTLE in flavour, but sensational. Yorkshire’s spuds are fried in sunflower oil, sealed in a tin to stay super-fresh and flavoured with dried Worcester sauce.
The seasoning is balanced and they are very close in flavour to the real deal.
4/5
Girl, 12, buys card reader so dad can pay her for doing chores – & reveals reason why she did it
A GIRL of 12 has bought a card reader so her dad can pay her for doing chores around the house.
Canny Charlie Carter uses the contactless payment machine so she can receive pocket money instantly from father Rich, 44.
She now charges him £5 to wash the car, £4 to vacuum the house, £1 to walk the dog and 50p to unload the dishwasher.
The move was inspired by her businessman dad, who started charging his Christmas guests £75 each to help cover the cost of his three-course feast and selection of fine wines.
She said: “At Christmas, my dad was so embarrassing. He made all our guests tap and pay on his card reader to cover the Christmas lunch, because he says no one carries cash and he was sick of them not contributing.
“Mum helped me get my own card reader so that I can give him a taste of his own medicine.
“He’s always late paying my pocket money so now he’ll have to fork out every time I do something around the house and I won’t have to wait.”
Apart from payment for chores, Charlie, from Fulham, West London, can also earn up to £10 for doing well at school.
Rich, founder of card reading service Lopay, said that he was proud of Charlie’s “enterprising spirit”.
He added: “I was a bit surprised when she told me about it, but I must admit I am sometimes late with the pocket money because I just forget it. I really admire Charlie’s enterprising spirit.
“She’s super smart and will make a great businesswoman one day.
“I suppose I brought it on myself for giving her the idea with what I did for Christmas lunch.
“I don’t mind hosting people for lunch on the big day and we love having them, but I do get a bit fed up sometimes.
“Using a card reader seemed the obvious thing to do.
“No one carries cash any more and it seems rude to ask people to transfer it to your bank account . . . they’d probably forget anyway.”
Charlie’s mum bought the £24 card reader on her behalf as she was too young for a Lopay account.
She transfers Charlie’s cash to her each week.
Rich is also a winner — his company charges up to 1.79 per cent a transaction.
‘Just gotta make this clear’ – Wilfried Zaha demands fans stop calling him a ‘streets will never forget baller’
WILFRIED ZAHA has demanded that fans stop calling him a “streets will never forget baller.”
The former Crystal Palace star took to social media with a strongly-worded post making his feelings clear on the statement.
Zaha, 32, played 458 times for the Eagles across two spells.
He even had a brief stint at Manchester United in 2013 and has also turned out for Cardiff, Galatasaray and Lyon.
Zaha is now plying his trade in the MLS with Charlotte FC.
But most football fans remember him for his time in the Premier League with Palace.
It has earned Zaha the tag of a “baller” who the “streets will never forget.”
The phrase is a well-meaning one usually dished out to top footballers who, for one reason or another, never managed to establish themselves at a perceived ‘top’ club.
However, Zaha has demanded he is no longer put in that category after lashing out on social media.
He said: “Just gotta make this clear… just because you haven’t been fortunate to play for top clubs doesn’t mean you’re not a top player.
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“So please, I’m just a baller and will always be… So don’t put me in ‘streets will never forget baller’.
“I may not have won much in football but that doesn’t define my talent and real ballers know ballers (are) not the badge you wear.”
Zaha is now looking to make his way in America with Charlotte FC.
And after being named Man of the Match on his debut last month, he was gifted a crown and throne by supporters.
Reflecting on his move to the States, Zaha said: “It doesn’t stop my journey. I’ve left Palace and I left Palace in a good way. I’ve played for a childhood club, I’ve left there with a mural.
“All I can do is just keep my head down and just keep on working. I was in Turkey, it didn’t work out with Gala.
“It didn’t work out with Lyon. It doesn’t stop me. I’m still thinking I’m still the player that I am and if I get the opportunity, I’m going to show it every time.
“I have come in here to score goals and try to win stuff. I set myself incredibly high standards.
“So when I do speak, people will actually listen because I show you an example by what I do.
“Going into the season, I want to try to score as many goals as I can. That’s what I mean by my own history here.”
Mark Wright’s mum Carol Wright shares sweet tribute to new granddaughter as Michelle Keegan gives birth to baby girl
MARK Wright’s mum Carol Wright has shared a sweet tribute to her newborn granddaughter, after it was revealed that Michelle Keegan had given birth.
Friends say Fool Me Once actress Michelle, 37, gave birth last week with Heart FM DJ Mark, 38, by her side.
And announcing their news on Wednesday, they posted a black and white photo of their baby swaddled in a crochet blanket.
They shared: “Together we have a new love to share. Our little girl.
“Palma Elizabeth Wright, 06.03.25.”
The couple were flooded with messages congratulating them, one of which came from Mark’s proud mum Carol.
She took to her Instagram stories to repost the photo Mark and Michelle had shared.
And Carol, 64, wrote over the top: “We are in love with you beautiful baby girl thank you Michelle and Mark for this wonder gift. X.”
Mark’s best pal James Argent also shared a tribute, and said: “She’s perfect” alongside a red heart and singer Jessie Ware penned: “Congrats xxxxx”Body Coach star Joe Wicks said: “FFS I’m crying over here. I know how much you’ve wanted to be a dad and you’ll be an amazing dad too. This is the most beautiful thing to see. So happy for you both.”
Mark’s brother Josh shared an emotional message, writing: “Made up for you both and incredibly proud.
“You will be amazing parents to your beautiful princess who is perfect in every way.
“Can’t wait for Palma to grown with her cousins who will protect her forever and make memories for a lifetime. Welcome to the world my little niece, we love you so much.”
And a message from Mark’s workplace, Heart Radio said: “Sending so much love! Welcome Palma!!”
The Sun revealed there are two very sweet reasons the couple have chosen both monikers for their little girl.
Michelle and Mark have strong links to Mallorca, which is where they announced their pregnancy news to fans.
Palma is the capital of the Mediterranean island.
The couple chose the location for their bump shoot as they consider it their “second home”, making no secret it is their “favourite place” to holiday.
During a visit to Mallorca in November, Michelle shared a carousel of images and wrote: “Just a couple of days in our fave place before the Christmas build up begins.”
An insider later revealed that it was during this trip that Mark and Michelle decided to shoot their pregnancy reveal on the beach.
A pal told The Sun: “Michelle and Mark went on a winter sun break in early November and chose to take the photograph there.
“It was taken on an empty beach by a friend when they knew no one would spot them.
“Majorca is like a second home to them so it felt special for them to take that photograph there.”
Meanwhile, the couple chose Elizabeth for their daughter’s middle name as tribute to Michelle’s great-great grandmother.
In 2018, Michelle appeared on the BBC series Who Do You Think You Are? and discovered she had links on her mother’s side to Spain, along with Portugal, Monaco and Gibraltar.
It then emerged that on the English side of her family, the actress’ great-great grandmother, Elizabeth Kirwan, was part of the Suffragette movement.
Michelle learned that Elizabeth’s daughter’s birth had been registered by the famous Suffragette leader, Emmeline Pankhurst.
‘Fear’s gone’ – Phil Taylor makes shock Premier League U-turn and claims star ‘bit like playing Man Utd at Old Trafford’
A DECADE ago, being compared to Manchester United might have been a huge but fitting compliment for Michael van Gerwen.
But now it’s a sign of how two giants of sport are spluttering below their past glorious heights.
Darts legend Phil Taylor, a 16-time world champion, believes opponents no longer “fear” triple Ally Pally king Van Gerwen.
And The Power likens that loss of aura to the fate suffered by United when rival teams visit Old Trafford.
Just months ago Taylor backed 35-year-old MVG to turn the tide by winning this year’s Premier League.
But now the retired Stoke hero struggles to look beyond the two Lukes – 2024 world champ Humphries and reigning Ally Pally title holder Littler.
Van Gerwen passed Taylor’s record of six Prem titles by picking up his seventh crown as recently as 2023.
But although he is still the World No. 3, the Dutchman’s form has been erratic over the past few months.
He crashed out of the Players Championship 6 on Wednesday, losing 6-5 to 61st-ranked Englishman Ryan Meikle.
Taylor said: “I actually tipped Michael to win it earlier because his form appeared to be enjoying a bit of an upsurge.
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“But I know exactly why he’s finding it harder to win tournaments now.
“When you are younger, you don’t fear anybody – you went up there, you never thought about it, you were free as a bird and you just did it.
“I used to stand behind Michael when I was playing against him and think, ‘How have you just done that?’ He was brilliant, out of this world.
“But now he’s getting older and he’s thinking about it – whether it’s changing his darts, tinkering with his throwing action or whatever.”
Taylor added: “Some of the players have told me, ‘We don’t fear him any more – Luke Humphries and Luke Littler are above him in the rankings now, they are calling the shots’.
“It’s a bit like playing Manchester United at Old Trafford – opposition teams used to line up in the tunnel and know they were getting beat before a ball was kicked, but now the fear factor has gone.”
But the 64-year stressed that Van Gerwen can remain a force in the game.
He said: “Michael is still a fantastic player, one of the best, but players have worked out how to beat him.
“It’s not just about ability – it’s about equipment, shoes, your shirt.
“You’ve got to get everything right – live a boring life and dedicate yourself to winning like a tennis player or cricketer or a top footballer.”
Cancer-stricken monster Harvey Weinstein cuts pathetic figure with grubby stained clothes in court ahead of rape retrial
CANCER-STRICKEN Harvey Weinstein has been captured with grubby stained clothes in court ahead of his #MeToo rape retrial.
The monster’s retrial next month will predominantly be a condensed version of the original – but also includes a charge based on an allegation from a woman who wasn’t a part of the first case.
Weinstein has been captured flashing a toothless grin while shamelessly wearing a stained navy suit in court on Wednesday.
At the hearing, a judge was set to issue rulings on various issues, including the scope of accuser testimony and potential expert witnesses.
Sick Weinstein, 72, was in court for the hearing that started over an hour late after Judge Curtis Farber met with the prosecution and defense privately to speak of matters still under seal.
Those included a prosecution request that two of the three accusers in the case be permitted to testify about other alleged encounters with the disgraced producer.
They also had conversations on evidence of the accusers’ sexual history, which prosecutors argue should be barred under New York’s Rape Shield Law.
Weinstein’s retrial is to start April 15 in state court in Manhattan, almost a year after New York’s highest court overturned his 2020 conviction on rape and sexual assault charges.
At his last court appearance in January, Weinstein pleaded with the court to move his retrial forwards because of his rapidly declining health.
The disgraced producer pleaded at a hearing in state court in Manhattan: “Everyday I’m at Rikers Island [prison], it’s a mystery to me how I’m still walking.
“I’m holding on because I want justice for myself and I want this to be over with.
“I’m asking and begging you, your honor, to move your trial.”
And on Wednesday Weinstein arrived to court in a wheelchair, wearing a grubby suit and clutching a stack of documents.
Prior to his hearing beginning, the sick monster sat behind the defense table and watched as Farber resolved another matter that had been delayed by their closed-door discussions for a few minutes.
Weinstein is being retried on charges alleging he forcibly performed oral sex on an assistant in 2006 as well as the rape of an aspiring actor in 2013.
The additional charge, filed last September, alleges he forced oral sex on a different woman at a Manhattan hotel in 2006.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said in court papers that the woman, who has not been identified publicly, came forward to prosecutors just days before the start of Weinstein’s first trial.
She was not part of that case.
Prosecutors said they didn’t pursue the women’s allegations after he was convicted and sentenced to 23 years in prison – but they revisited them and secured a new indictment after the states Court of Appeals overturned his conviction last April.
Judge Farber ruled in October to combine the new indictment and existing charges into one trial.
Weinstein’s lawyers claim that prosecutors prejudiced him by waiting nearly five years to bring the additional charge, suggesting they had elected not to include the allegation in his first trial so they could use it later if his conviction were reversed.
How Weinstein sparked the #MeToo movement
- In October 2017, The New York Times published a bombshell article where numerous actresses alleged abuse at the hands of Harvey Weinstein.
- Soon after, the actress Alyssa Milano asked women who have been sexually assaulted or harassed to share the words “Me Too” on social media.
- The request quickly became a movement – with actresses like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lawrence, and Uma Thurman all sharing their harrowing stories.
- It was later revealed that “Me Too” was first used by activity Tarana Burke in 2006 to describe her sexual assault.
- The media firestorm led to many media executives losing their positions, alongside backlash over whether the accusations were being properly investigated.
- Weinstein remained at the center of it all and was one of the few who was hit with criminal charges.
- A top executive who produced films like Pulp Fiction, Shakespeare in Love, and The Lord of the Rings, activist felt he was the perfect representation of how power and influence could be used for evil.
The sickly 72-year-old has denied that he raped or sexually assaulted anyone.
Despite his pleas of innocence, a jury convicted Weinstein on February 24, 2020, of two criminal charges of rape and sexual assault.
He was convicted and sentenced to 23 years in prison.
Years later, this verdict was overruled by the New York Court of Appeals.
They found Weinstein didn’t receive a fair trial as prosecutors called multiple women as witnesses who fired off accusations at Weinstein that had nothing to do with his charges.
The testimonies “destroyed” his past character and were “an abuse of judicial discretion,” the judges announced.
Prosecutors revisited the case and secured a new indictment which included the third alleged victim.
Judge Farber ruled to combine the new indictment and the existing charges into one overarching trial.
This latest court hearing is also separate to Weinstein’s 2022 Los Angeles conviction for rape and sexual assault.
He was sentenced to 16 years in jail in the globally known case and has been held in the notorious Rikers Island prison ever since.
The LA case, which made Weinstein a convicted sex offender, came nearly three years after his guilty New York verdict.
His legal team have also launched an appeal against the verdict in June, claiming he was not fairly tried.
Weinstein’s latest case comes as the infamous Hollywood chief continues to battle with a range of serious health issues.
He has only left his cold new home behind bars on a handful of occasions in the past two years – mainly to visit hospital.
In October, it was announced he has been undergoing treatment in Rikers Island for Chronic myeloid leukemia – a type of cancer of the bone marrow.
A month earlier he was rushed into emergency heart surgery after a significant amount of fluid had built up in his lungs and heart.
The convicted rapist was left “near death” and wheelchair-bound.
Across the past 12 months he has also been hospitalised by Covid-19, bouts of double pneumonia and diabetes.
Weinstein labelled his time behind bars at Rikers Island as a “medieval situation” in court today.
He warned he “won’t be there for April” as he cited his cancer battle.
Harvey Weinstein Trial Timeline
- October 2017: The New York Times reports the film mogul, whose Miramax film company won its first Oscar in 1997 for The English Patient, has reached legal settlements with eight women who accused him of sexual harassment spanning over 30 years. He is fired from his company, his wife leaves him, and the #MeToo movement is born.
- May 2018: Weinstein was arrested on charges of rape and a criminal sex act involving alleged assaults of two women.
- June 2018: He pleads not guilty to both charges and a third charge. One of them is eventually dropped.
- December 2019: Weinstein agrees to a $25 million settlement with a number of women who accused him of wrongdoing.
- January 2020: The Los Angeles County District Attorney announces a criminal indictment against Weinstein.
- That same month, Weinstein’s New York trial began.
- February 2020: After five days of deliberation, a jury in New York convicted Weinstein of rape in the third degree and sexual assault in the first degree.
- March 2020: Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years and transferred to maximum security prison.
- October 2022: Weinstein’s Los Angeles trial begins.
- December 2022: A jury convicts Weinstein of raping a model in 2013.
- February 2023: Weinstein is sentenced to an additional 16 years in prison.
- April 2024: His New York conviction is overturned by a New York Appeals Court, and a new trial is ordered.
- July 2024: A judge sets Weinstein’s retrial for November 12.
- September 2024: Prosecutors announced new charges against Weinstein.
- January 2025: Weinstein appears back in court ahead of a retrial on his 2020 New York case