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Boots Black Friday deals are here to stay for Cyber Monday today — continuing to bring you major deals on everything from Dyson tech and Shark beauty gadgets to luxury perfumes and skincare must-haves.For instance, Dyson has slashed £150 off its popular Airwrap i.d. multistyler, a great option for salon-quality hair at home. Beauty fans can also score more than 50% off designer fragrances, including favourites from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and more. And Boots has slashed up to £463 off its popular gift sets, ranging from high-end beauty brands to camera bundles. If you’re looking for a specific gift,…
Catherine Doyle News NIPAAndrew Muir says “it’s really important to have vigilance around this”There are “very serious” consequences for the agri-community in Northern Ireland if bluetongue virus (BTV-3) gets hold, the agriculture minister has said.Spread by midges, bluetongue poses no threat to the public or food safety but can affect cloven-hoofed animals like sheep and cattle.The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) said its surveillance indicated the presence of the disease in two cows at an abattoir near Bangor, County Down.A 20km Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) was put in place at 21:00 BST on Saturday. Minister Andrew Muir…
A leading female pool player is preparing legal action against the Ultimate Pool Group (UPG) after being barred from its events for wearing a body camera, a move she says has left her unable to compete or even watch her 11-year-old son play.Lynne Pinches, 52, argues that she began using the camera for personal safety after becoming a prominent critic of transgender inclusion in women’s competitions, a position she says has resulted in online abuse and threats.Pinches, a long-standing tournament player and former champion, said the ban has “closed” any realistic path to turning professional and claims her exclusion has…
Prostrate Cancer UKTony Collier says he was “diagnosed terminal” at 60 and did not know about his right to a PSA test from aged 50A marathon runner has said a prostrate cancer test would have saved him from his terminal diagnosis.Tony Collier, 68, who has run 19 marathons since the age of 50, was diagnosed eight years ago after he went to a doctor with a groin strain while training.Mr Collier, from Altrincham, Greater Manchester, said it was a “real shock” when he was diagnosed with incurable prostrate cancer and that a PSA blood test could have detected it much…
BBC Scotland’s headquarters in Glasgow has been evacuated after a fire broke out in the building.The broadcaster reported that staff left the building in Pacific Quay after the alarm sounded at about 6.30am on Monday, with the fire understood to be in a plant room at roof level.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were attending an incident at the building.A spokeswoman said that smoke had been reported at 6.23am.She said: “There’s three appliances and a high reach appliance in attendance.”Footage posted online by the broadcaster appeared to show flames and smoke emerging from the upper part of the…
Jeremy Clarkson has made his feelings crystal clear on the reactions from some Rachel Reeves supporters who’ve condemned her treatment in the media following last month’s Budget.In one particularly public spat, the Labour Chancellor was told she should “resign” by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch over claims she’d implemented tax rises specifically to fund welfare spending and had misled the public over the size of the fiscal “repair job” she faces. “The only thing that was unfunded was the welfare payments which she has made, and she’s doing it on the backs of a lot of people out there who are…
Christmas shoppers seeking festive trees from the popular outlet adjacent to the Prince and Princess of Wales’s Windsor residence are encountering significant disruption this year.The Christmas Tree Shop, which commenced trading on Thursday, has historically operated on grounds neighbouring the royal couple’s eight-bedroom property.The venue sells trees cultivated on the estate and typically draws substantial crowds during the festive period.However, enhanced security protocols have restricted vehicular access to prevent traffic passing directly by the royal home, where the family moved after leaving Adelaide Cottage.Christmas shoppers seeking festive trees from the popular outlet adjacent to the Prince and Princess of Wales’s…
A 21-year-old entrepreneur has bought the struggling Byron burger chain for £2.5 million, stopping it from collapsing again. Akshat Tibrewala, through his investment firm Niyamo Capital, has taken control of the brand after its previous owner warned it was close to appointing administrators. Niyamo Capital, has taken a majority stake in the company after previous owner Tristar Foods announced plans to appoint administrators in September.The Indian-born investor has injected approximately £2.5million into the business, whilst London-based private equity firm Calveton UK will maintain a minority shareholding.The acquisition encompasses both Byron and its sister brand Mother Clucker, which operates as a…
Ibiza nightclub owner Wayne Lineker has revealed that a severe pneumonia infection has rendered him unable to walk.The brother of former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker broke the news following a 10-day stint in intensive care.The 63-year-old revealed his health crisis through Instagram Stories on Sunday, describing the condition as “extremely dangerous” for someone his age.The businessman initially believed he was suffering from COVID-19 before fearing he might be experiencing a heart attack when symptoms worsened.Wayne Lineker has been left unable to walk following the ordeal | GETTYMedical professionals subsequently diagnosed him with chronic pneumonia, leading to his…
Drivers are being warned of travel chaos throughout the UK, with the M5 seeing major delays following a serious accident.The M5 in Somerset remains closed northbound between J21 near Weston-super-Mare and J20 near Clevedon due to a “police-led incident”.The southbound carriageway also remains closed between J19 and J21 following the incident at 11.05pm last night.Avon and Somerset Police are carrying out investigations at the scene and have been supported by the local ambulance service.National Highways reports that the closures have been in place overnight for investigation, and clear-up work remains ongoing.It added that the road closures on both directions of…