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Laura Whitmore has landed her first West End role but Love Island fans are calling for Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu to get the part. The host of the ITV2 dating show will be treading the boards as Jenny in stage thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story alongside the likes of Matt Willis, Felix Scott and Tamsin Carroll in the hit production’s newest cast from September 6 to January 8. While the casting has caught some people by surprise, Love Island viewers have pitched a different familiar face from the villa to step into the role. After the news was revealed with a poster of Laura, a fan shared a mocked-up version suggesting the show’s recent winner Ekin-Su would be a perfect fit for the part. ‘Fixed it,’ they quipped, with plenty of fans retweeting the hilarious Photoshop job, while others took to the comments to make similar suggestions. ‘Ekin-Su must have been busy,’ joked a different Twitter user, while another tweeted: ‘Can’t wait for Ekin-Su as Jenny.’ In the play, Jenny … [Read more...] about Laura Whitmore lands West End role but Love Island fans want Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

October 27, 2021 - 15:03 BST Taylor Swift house: Shake it Off singer Taylor has recorded a curated video from her home in Tribeca – and fans have spotted two major music clues Taylor Swift took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a cute at-home video with her fans shot at what appears to be her Tribeca penthouse. The 'Swifties' (as Taylor's loyal followers are called) were then convinced that the clip dropped major clues about her upcoming music – but did you spot them? SEE: Taylor Swift wore two bridesmaid dresses to Lena Dunham's wedding – including a royal favourite The curated video is about how much the singer loves the fall season and during the clips she's spotted wearing a snake ring and writing some words in a notepad sparking a lot of speculation. One fan rushed to Twitter to write: "Am I the only one who noticed the reputation snake ring???? And those words… are they from the vault song?" Loading the player... … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift’s fans convinced she’s dropped MAJOR new music clues in rare home video

THE odds are stacked against solo first-time buyers as house prices reach eye-watering highs. It's one of the main reasons why Zahraa Al-Afadi ditched plans to buy alone and bought a £426,000 flat in Brighton with her mum instead. Property prices have rocketed since the Covid crisis and the average home now costs an average of £283,496 - 12.8% higher since last year, according to latest Land Registry figures. A lack of houses on the market, the stamp duty holiday and high demand have fuelled growth over the past couple of years. Heftier price tags means bigger deposits - and single buyers can often struggle to afford getting on the ladder. Pharmacist Zahraa, 25, found she was priced out of the sort of home she wanted on her budget. Read more in Money ISA ISA BABY I lost £1,000 due to Isa loophole - how you can avoid it DRIVE ON We sold our car to help save up £20,000 deposit to buy our first home … [Read more...] about I’m 25 – astronomical house prices meant I had to buy my £426,000 first home with my MUM

HOUSE prices have reached new highs this year and it's becoming increasingly challenging for those looking to buy and sell. The average property price now sits at £283,000 according to the Office for National Statistics . And house prices remain more than £32,000 higher than this time last year. Average house prices increased over the year in England to £302,000 (13.1%), in Wales to £212,000 (14.4%), in Scotland to £188,000 (11.2%) and in Northern Ireland to £165,000 (10.4%). We spoke to Chris Husson-Martin, a housing expert from Hamptons estate agent , to find out how you can add value to your home without breaking the bank. Chris said: "If you're looking to sell-up this summer you need to make sure your property stands out and you'd be surprised to know that it won't cost an arm and a leg." READ MORE IN MONEY COSTLY MISTAKE I'm an interior expert, the costly mistake people make decorating their home FRIGHTMOVE … [Read more...] about I’m a property expert – four easy tricks that will add £1,000s to the value of your home

Nearly 60 million people were forcibly displaced from their homes by the end of 2014, the largest number the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, has recorded in its 65-year history. That translates into one person in every 122 worldwide who is either an asylum seeker, refugee or a person displaced within their own country. In its annual report on global trends and forcibly displaced people published Thursday, UNHCR said war, conflict and persecution were the primary causes for creating 14.4 million refugees last year, 2.7 million more people than 2013 and an almost 25 percent increase. There are now 19.5 million refugees worldwide, the highest number of refugees since 1995. Fifty percent of the world's refugees are children and more than half of the world's displaced people come from three countries: Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia. Related: The World's 'Unprecedented' Refugee Crisis by the Numbers "Historical refugee data suggest that such a year-to-year net increase … [Read more...] about One in 122 People on Earth Forced From Their Homes by Global Conflict, U.N. Says

Meghan Markle and Harry's finances are ‘messy’ says pundit SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Meghan Markle , 38, and Prince Harry, 35, were expected to remain politically neutral as working members of the Royal Family. However, following their step down as senior royals the couple seem to be enjoying their new freedom of expression. Trending In recent weeks Prince Harry has spoken out against racism and called for an overhaul of social media companies. Meghan Markle recently delivered a powerful speech at the virtual Girls Up Summit calling for the empowerment of young women. While the couple have put the launch of their next venture Archewell on hold during lockdown they are already positioning themselves … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle and Harry’s ‘impassioned interventions’ hint at long-term game plan

Madonna took to Instagram in daring snaps She has taken to Instagram in daring snaps (Image: INSTAGRAM ) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info MADONNA has taken to Instagram in daring snaps in which her large luxury home can be seen in the background. Madonna, 63, has shared a rarely-seen insight into her large and luxurious home in snaps of herself dressed in daring, revealing clothing. The pop-star shared the photos with her 18.4 million followers. In one image, the singer was dressed in all-black lingerie as she posed coquettishly on her home rug. She donned a black shirt and bra set with dark shades, giving her a gothic look. The Holiday hitmaker accessorised the look with a crucifix and her blonde tresses worn long down her … [Read more...] about Madonna gives rare insight into luxurious and opulent Lisbon home in new racy pics

Droughts have been declared across swathes of England as the result of the driest summer in 50 years. On Friday, the Environment Agency (EA) announced that drought trigger thresholds have been met in eight parts of England - across southwest, southern, eastern and central England. As part of their announcement, officials warned that during the second official heatwave of the summer, some of the nation's rivers are at their lowest level since records began. Here Sky News takes a look at what droughts are, what measures are taken as a result and how to reduce our water consumption to help protect supplies. What is a drought? Droughts are defined as "natural events which occur when a period of low rainfall creates a shortage of water". They can be widespread across the country or just cover a small area. Before now, the last time there was a drought in England was in summer 2018. The most severe on record was in 1976, when water supplies were restricted, trees were … [Read more...] about What happens during a drought, where does our water come from and what uses the most water in our homes?

Prince Harry hosts first Invictus Games Foundation Conversation SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Prince Harry served in the British Army for 10 years and treasures his military ties to this day. One of his most successful projects as a working royal was to found the Invictus Games for injured veterans and one of the hardest parts about stepping down as senior royal was having to relinquish his honorary military titles. Trending However, Prince Harry is not the only Royal Family member to be dedicated to honouring Britain’s troops. In fact, his aunt Princess Anne does a lot to support them too. Ahead of Princess Anne’s 70th birthday, the Royal Family’s Twitter account has paid tribute to the famously … [Read more...] about Princess Anne v Prince Harry: Anne met troops in Afghanistan long before Harry served

Meghan Markle and Harry's finances are ‘messy’ says pundit SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Meghan Markle , 38, and Prince Harry, 35, settled in Meghan’s hometown Los Angeles with their son Archie Harrison shortly after their royal step down in March. However, last month the Sussexes relocated from actor Tyler Perry’s Beverley Hills mansion to a new home they bought for themselves in Santa Barbara. Trending Santa Barbara is a city on the Californian coast approximately 100 miles away from LA. The city is home to upscale neighbourhoods like Montecito which is something of a celebrity haunt. Santa Barbara is home to many famous faces including Meghan’s close pal Oprah Winfrey. In recent weeks Meghan and … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle and Harry have ‘secret tactical advantage’ to Santa Barbara home – expert