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На Харківщині пожежа забрала життя дорослого чоловіка та чотирьох дітей Про це повідомили в пресслужбі ДСНС, передає Хронікерс. За даними вогнеборців, приватний житловий будинок загорівся у селищі Пісочин Харківського району, вогонь охопив площу у 150 кв.м. “Рятувальники під час гасіння виявили тіла 5 загиблих – чоловіка та 4 дітей. Одна дитина постраждала. Також з палаючого […]
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За словами кандидата медичних наук Олексія Цикина, стан нігтів може сигналізувати про проблеми зі щитовидною залозою. Лікар Цикін повідомив, що найчастішим порушенням функцій залози є підвищений рівень вироблених щитовидкою гормонів – у його випадку на патологію вказують на втому, перепад настрою, втрату ваги. Але також хвора на щитовидна залоза може впливати на стан нігтів, […]
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1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on I’m A Celeb fans convinced star has gone ‘missing’ from camp, ranting ‘I forgot he was in there!’
I’M A Celeb fans are convinced Alan Halsall has gone ‘missing’ from camp, ranting ‘I forgot he was in there!’
ITV viewers have taken to social media to jokingly speculate that Alan, 42, best known as Tyrone Dobbs in Coronation Street, has disappeared from jungle life.
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The actor has been so quiet during the show’s two episodes, viewers have started poking fun at his lack of airtime.
On X, formerly Twitter, one joked: “The leaves have gotten more airtime than Tyrone from Corrie at this point.”
Meanwhile, Reddit was buzzing with similar sentiments, with one user writing: “I’d forgotten that Corrie bloke was in there.”
But he would have stayed in the UK again had his 11-year-old daughter Sienna asked him to do so.
Doting single dad Alan said Sienna was worried about spending so much time apart from him that she only gave her blessing in recent weeks.
They have never spent more than two weeks apart – until now.
Alan said: “If Sienna had said, ‘Dad, don’t go’, I don’t think I would do it if I’m brutally honest.
“It was much, much harder than I thought and I fully appreciate that it’s a couple of weeks away but to Sienna, at her age, I’m on the other side of the world – she doesn’t get to see me and speak to me on the phone and stuff.
“I’m a single parent as well, so when I’m with Sienna it is me and her.
“I think once I get on screen, hopefully she can watch it with a smile on her face and have a good laugh at Dad, and hopefully Dad doesn’t embarrass her too much.”
Alan, who has played Tyrone Dobbs on the cobbles since 1998, ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and has been in recovery for the past year.
“There was no way I could have come out here in the state that my knee was in. I was gutted to not be part of the show.
“But having spoken with people at the show, I kind of hoped that there might be another year that I could come and enjoy this experience.
“It’s come around a bit quicker than I probably expected, but here I am. I don’t feel like I’ve missed out too much. I’m excited to go this year.
“I’m much better. I’m one year on post-operation now, so I’m doing all right with it at the moment.”
Alan, who is 5ft 6in tall, joked: “I just wish they had lengthened my legs a little bit while I was in there, but they never did so never mind.”
His dodgy knee will not be helping him swerve any trials, however.
He has been given the once-over by producers and they say he should be fit enough to get stuck into all of them – even the Celebrity Cyclone, if he reaches the final.
Alan said: “Yeah, I think I would be able to (do the Cyclone). Maybe I’d have to pick star one, just out of safety.
“But yeah, there’s not too many of the trials that I’m worried about and obviously the production knows about my knee injury and stuff like that.”
I'm A Celebrity 2024
As the hit ITV show enters into its 24th series, a brand new batch of famous faces look set to enter the Aussie jungle once again to face terrifying Bushtucker Trials and living amongst the critters in camp in order to come out on top and be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars heading Down Under this year...
Coleen Rooney – Arguably the most famous name heading into the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney, will be making a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to head into the camp this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever.
Tulisa – The popstar and former X Factor judge looks set to be making a triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year’s I’m A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal.
Alan Halsall – The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he will be hoping to become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities when he gets into camp.
Melvin Odoom – The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. He has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet – the Aussie jungle.
GK Barry – The UK’s biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brand such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers.
Dean McCullough – A rising star amongst this year’s bunch of celebs, Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live.
Oti Mabuse – The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She origianlly found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV’s Dancing On Ice.
Danny Jones – The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle, after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he’s now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice, along with bandmate Tom. A jungle insider said: “As well as bringing some of the star appeal of the group with him, he’ll be supplying some serious guy candy for the campmates and viewers at home.”
Maura Higgins – The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard. Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year.
Jane Moore – The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist will be braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge – having recently split from her husband. It will be Jane’s first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past.
Barry McGuigan – Former pro boxer Barry will become the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to breast cancer. He told The Late Late Show in 2021: “She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache.”
Rev. Richard Coles – Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is set for I’m A Celebrity — and is ready to let rip at his old employer. The former Communards and Strictly star, 62, said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year.An insider said: “Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth.”
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1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Jo Joyner shares major update on hit BBC drama – after fans feared it was cancelled
EASTENDERS star Jo Joyner has shared a major update on her hit BBC drama after fans feared it had been cancelled.
The Riptide actress will rejoin the cast of the hit TV series Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators series five as Luella Shakespeare.
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BBCJo Joyner with her colleagues Sebastian Brudenell (Patrick Walshe McBride), Frank Hathaway, (Mark Benton)[/caption]
She wrote on X, formerly Twitter, ” I’m so thrilled to be back filming one of my favourite characters yet! in Shakespeare and Hathaway series 5. I love playing Luella.”
Filming has begun on series five in Stratford-upon-Avon, much to fans’ delight, after two years off the air.
The actress will join Mark Benton and Patrick Walshe McBride, who reprise their roles as Frank Hathaway and Sebastian Brudenell.
Series four was the BBC’s second biggest daytime series in 2022.
Its average audience was 2.3 million, with nearly one fifth (0.4m) of its total audience coming from iPlayer.
Jo said: “I’m so excited to be stepping back into Luella’s bright and fluffy shoes! We have such loyal and brilliant fans who have been asking us daily if we’ll ever be back, so it’s wonderful to finally be able to say yes! I can’t wait to see Lu, Frank and Sebastian cracking more countryside crimes whilst squabbling fondly in series five.”
Mark Benton added: “I’m so thrilled to be making the show again. The reaction was phenomenal and hopefully series five will be even better. I can’t wait.”
And Patrick Walshe McBride commented: “I’m so excited to be back filming Shakespeare & Hathaway.
“We have so much fun making the show and we put a lot of love into it.
“I hope viewers will be interested in finding out what the characters have been up to over the last couple of years and will enjoy accompanying us in a new season of murder and merriment.
“Anyone for Earl Grey?”
Jo is best known for playing Jack Branning’s long suffering wife Tanya in Eastenders.
BBC crime dramas
The BBC is reopening case files on an all-star line-up of crime dramas this summer.
Campion: Aired from 1989 to 1990, this detective drama series was adapted from novels by Margery Allingham and stars Peter Davison.
Dalziel And Pascoe: A gritty detective drama series about a mismatched pair of policemen, based on the award-winning books by Reginald Hill. Aired from 1996 to 2007.
Death In Paradise: A misanthropic detective inspector is assigned to a Caribbean island against his will. Premiered in 2011 and is still on air to this day.
Happy Valley: Created by Sally Wainwright, this northern noir follows Sarah Lancashire as Sgt Catherine Cawood – tough, defiant and facing her traumatic past.
Hinterland: Welsh drama starring Richard Harrington. Brooding DCI Tom Mathias uncovers secrets – and links to his troubled past amid mountainous terrain and close-knit villages. Aired from 2013 to 2016.
Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Based on the novels of Elizabeth George, this drama series is about upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley and working class DS Barbara Havers. Aired from 2001 to 2007.
Jonathan Creek: Starring comedian Alan Davies, this comedy-drama series follows a inventor of magic tricks who is often called in to solve puzzling murders. Aired from 1997 to 2016.
Law & Order: Originally broadcast in 1978, this four-part drama series is about the British judicial system. Stars include Peter Dean and Derek Martin.
Life On Mars: Beguiling science-fiction police drama following a Manchester policeman who travels back to 1973 following a car accident. Stars John Simm and Philip Glenister. Aired from 2006 to 2007.
Shetland: Detective drama starring Douglas Henshall, Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell, showcasing the dark side of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Premiered in 2013 and is still on air to this day.
The Cops: Set in the fictional northern town of Stanton, this acclaimed, provocative police drama stars Katy Cavanagh, Rob Dixon and John Henshaw. Aired from 1998 to 2001.
Waking The Dead: With a cast including Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston and Wil Johnson, this series follows a cold case team who unearths sleeping secrets, but sometimes the past is best left buried. Aired from 2000 to 2011.
Wallander: Starring Sir Kenneth Branagh, Kurt Wallander is unable to unsee the dark crimes he’s tasked to investigate while Wallander’s job comes at a cost to his family and relationships. Aired from 2008 to 2016.
The 47 year old actress also recently graced the airwaves in the Channel 5‘s new thriller The Wives.
The new series will premiere exclusively on UKTV’s specialist crime drama channel, Alibi next year before launching later on the BBC and Player.
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on €350 paid leave extended for parents, €160 TV licence axed & mini Budget in first 100 days among new opposition promises
SINN Fein are promising a cost of living package that is worth thousands of euro to workers and families in tax cuts, slashing childcare fees and making prescription meds free.
And Mary Lou McDonald’s party has vowed to kick off these cuts with a mini budget within the first 100 days if they are elected to Government.
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald, Pearse Doherty and Claire Kerrane at the launch of the Sinn Fein manifesto for the general election� 2024 PA Media, All Rights ReservedMary Lou McDonald’s party plan to add 5,000 hospital beds to the system� 2024 PA Media, All Rights Reserved
Sinn Fein today launched their manifesto which includes building 300,000 homes over the next five years – including 125,000 social, affordable purchase and cost rental homes at a cost of €7.4bn per year.
In healthcare, they plan to add 5,000 hospital beds to the system while also making prescription medicines free to all households and providing full medical cards to anyone who currently has a free GP card.
The party’s potential finance minister Pearse Doherty said he will abolish the USC for all workers on the first €45,000 you earn – which would amount to about €2,000 per year and cost the State €1.84 billion.
The Donegal TD has also committed to scrapping the local property tax and the TV licence all together.
The party proposes cutting the price of petrol and diesel by reversing two recent hikes for one year and claim they can reduce the price of childcare to €10 per day – saving a family currently paying €1,200 a month up to €600.
Mr Doherty said: “For every individual earning up to €100,000 you are going to be better off under Sinn Fein.
“You will pay less tax indeed our tax package will benefit you over €2,000 of tax reductions between the USC, our bands and our credits.
TEACHERS shouldn’t be forced to live in their childhood bedrooms in order to do their job, it’s claimed.
The Social Democrats have promised to tackle the ongoing shortage by providing affordable housing for educators.
Launching their 2024 manifesto, Deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan said affordable housing is the answer to the huge numbers of those in “key roles” leaving the country.
He said: “Part of the measures that we want to tackle the teacher shortage is our plans around affordable purchase housing, because we’re meeting teachers in their late 20’s, into their 30’s, who are doing very important jobs in their schools and classrooms and then are going home to their childhood bedrooms to live.
“That is not sustainable for them in the long run, we’re losing teachers who are emigrating because of that so, a key part of addressing the teacher shortage has to be to have affordable purchase housing at scale so people in this key roles have a good option.”
On childcare, the Soc Dems promised to introduce a number of measures that make rearing children more affordable.
Party member Jennifer Whitmore said: “We would extend the paid parent leave for children so that their first year can be spent with children.
“We would increase pay to €350 a week because it is expensive to take time off work to stay at home.
“We will introduce a public childcare scheme because we need to ensure that we deliver not just quality early years care, but that it’s actually affordable and available for parents, and that it offers good paying conditions and security for the staff sector, we’ve not seen that to date.”
“Those individuals won’t just benefit from that. If you have one child in childcare the benefit to you from the measure we’re going to introduce and have place by September of next year is €7,200 for every child you have in childcare.
“So immediately people will benefit from our tax package, our childcare package and the abolition of the local property tax, getting rid of the TV licence, making sure your petrol and diesel is not being increased.
“This is a real cost of living package and it will benefit those who are really, really struggling but all workers are going to get a lift from this.”
WHO CAN RUN & WHO CAN VOTE IN A GENERAL ELECTION?
TO run as a candidate in a general election and be in with a chance of being voted in as a TD you must meet a number of requirements.
Candidates must be a citizen of Ireland and over 21 years of age – to run for a political party you must go through your party’s political selection procedure.
To run as an independent candidate you must present your nomination paper to the returning officer in the constituency you wish to run in.
You can nominate yourself for election and you can run in multiple constituencies.
You do not have to own property or live in the constituency you run in.
To register, you must give the returning officer a certificate of party affiliation or statutory declarations signed by 30 constituents or a deposit of €500.
All nomination papers must be submitted by midday on the seventh day after the Clerk of the Dail issues the writ for the General Election.
In order to vote in a general election in Ireland you must meet multiple requirements.
Voters must be 18 years or older, a resident in Ireland and registered to vote.
Irish citizens can vote in general elections as can British citizens who live in Ireland and British citizens are recognised by the letter D on the Register.
EU citizens cannot vote in General Elections in Ireland and neither can non-EU citizens.
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The PS5 Pro launched earlier this month with promises of enhanced visuals and better performance, backed by Sony’s new PSSR upscaling technology. At $700, this mid-generation upgrade was meant to be the ultimate way to experience both current and upcoming PlayStation titles in their full glory. However, early adopters are discovering that the reality might […]
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На Харківщині пожежа забрала життя дорослого чоловіка та чотирьох дітей Про це повідомили в пресслужбі ДСНС, передає Хронікерс. За даними вогнеборців, приватний житловий будинок загорівся у селищі Пісочин Харківського району, вогонь охопив площу у 150 кв.м. “Рятувальники під час гасіння виявили тіла 5 загиблих – чоловіка та 4 дітей. Одна дитина постраждала. Також з палаючого […]
Після виходу з ладу телекомунікаційного кабелю з Фінляндії до Німеччини, така ж доля спіткала кабель між Литвою та Швецією. Інцидент стався близько 10 години ранку 18 листопада. Про це повідомляє LRT. Кабель належить компанії Telia, яка постачає інтернет до Литви. Усього компанія має три кабелі, тому користувачі перебоїв не відчули. Там зазначили, що зазвичай бізнес-клієнти мають більш […]
За словами кандидата медичних наук Олексія Цикина, стан нігтів може сигналізувати про проблеми зі щитовидною залозою. Лікар Цикін повідомив, що найчастішим порушенням функцій залози є підвищений рівень вироблених щитовидкою гормонів – у його випадку на патологію вказують на втому, перепад настрою, втрату ваги. Але також хвора на щитовидна залоза може впливати на стан нігтів, […]
Восени під ногами валяється сотні каштанів. Хтось їх шпиняє ногою, інші збирають, але для чого? В дорослих хатніх справах каштани можуть бути корисними. Чим саме, читайте далі в статті. Подробиці В складі каштанів є речовина під назвою сапонін. Це натуральний мийний засіб, який придумала природа. Речовина може утворювати піну. За допомогою каштанів можна легко позбутися […]
Якщо ви думаєте, що це фантастика, помиляєтесь. Настільки швидкий салат дійсно можна приготувати. Пропонуємо вам рецепт з трьох основних інгредієнтів. Вам неодмінно сподобається. Як приготувати Вам потрібна стандартна банка консервованої кукурудзи, три огірки та копчене куряче філе. З цих продуктів будемо готувати салат. Філе та огірки треба порізати, з кукурудзи злити маринад. Салат заправте майонезом. […]
