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A group of women ‘fat tested’ the rides at Thorpe Park to see if they could fit comfortably in them all.Jo and Nat, known as @team.topsy on TikTok, shared their experience of testing the attractions at the popular theme park alongside some friends. First up was Rush, a giant swing ride that goes up to 75ft high at 50mph, and the video showed the pair being flung into the air.’Never ever, ever again,’ Nat commented afterwards.’I must say, getting into the moulded seat you have to really get your bum back, it was quite tight,’ Jo explained.Nat felt it wasn’t ‘the…
Meghan Markle’s As Ever brand has posted a gushing birthday tribute as the entrepreneur turns 44 years old.The Duchess’ own lifestyle company took to Instagram with a black and white snapshot of the mom-of-two wearing a sundress and hat as she beamed into the distance.The caption enthused about Meghan and her role leading the company.’Celebrating the woman behind it all,’ it read. ‘She pours her heart, vision and magic touch into every detail, and today, we raise a glass to her! Happy birthday to our founder.’It was then re-shared on As Ever’s Instagram Story alongside two champagne flutes clinking together in…
A British hiker was hit with a huge £12,200 bill after Italian emergency rescue services saved him from an avalanche on a rocky mountain, blaming Brexit for the lofty fine.The 60-year-old found himself in danger as he came across an avalanche on a mountain path near the San Vito di Cadore in the Belluno area of the Dolomites. The hiker was lucky to survive, according to emergency services, who blamed the British national for failing to heed mountain warning signs urging climbers to turn back on the steep mountain.He would have also footed a smaller bill had the ordeal happened before Britain…
By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER Published: 08:18 BST, 5 August 2025 | Updated: 09:29 BST, 5 August 2025 Formula One team Aston Martin have taken umbrage with broadcaster Sky Germany and have banned the outlet from covering them at races following what they perceive as excessive criticism, a new report claims. At the Hungarian Grand Prix, the team, owned by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, declined an interview with Sky reporters Ralf Schumacher – brother of seven-time world champion Michael – and Peter Hardenacke.The two reporters were in the paddock trying to secure interviews, which is common practice in F1,…
International Airlines Group has been flying high so far in 2025, with shares and revenue rising together.Since the beginning of the year, the British Airways owner’s shares have gained more than 25 per cent, having recovered swiftly from a Trump-tariff related downturn.Over the past 12 months, shares are up almost 130 per cent, and over the past five they have risen 200 per cent.And yet, look back further and the firm’s share price resembles the familiar undulation of the Alps seen from 30,000 feet.That being the case, the drop in altitude seen at the beginning of Covid is something of…
Jimmy Carr’s staggering earnings have been revealed after a string of TV deals and a tour saw him rake in almost £5million last year.The comedian, 52, hosts shows Battle In The Box and Last One Laughing, and is set to take his stand-up comedy show to Australia. Thanks to his successes, accounts filed at Companies House have revealed that his firm, R & I Futures Ltd made £4.8million in the year to September 2024. Jimmy set up the company two years ago and is earning nearly £100,000 per week.He recently confirmed the future of Last One Laughing after it was dubbed ‘the funniest show…
Do you dream of owning your very own island? There’s one for sale in a remote region of the UK – and it’s just had its price slashed.The entire island, complete with wooded areas, sandy beaches, and diverse wildlife habitats, was first listed in 2024 with a guide price of £325,000.But it has since been reduced to £275,000, meaning the inhabited stretch of land is around the average cost of a home in the UK.According to the latest data from Zoopla, the average British house would cost around £268,400. The island is also around half the price of an average London flat,…
A woman has told how she suffered a burst appendix after taking blockbuster weight loss jab Ozempic, as she tried to shed a few pounds before her son’s wedding. Ali Eastburn, who was a size 16, was prescribed the drug by her doctor in April to feel more confident in wedding photos. The 58-year-old, from Nashville in Tennessee, US, claimed she had tried shifting the weight from her ‘post-menopausal’ body naturally, but nothing had proved effective. After her ‘trusted’ doctor suggested she was eligible for the weight loss injection, she began on a low dose of the drug and soon noticed her weight drop.But…
By SHANIA OBRIEN, LIFESTYLE REPORTER Published: 06:28 BST, 5 August 2025 | Updated: 06:33 BST, 5 August 2025 After decades of wild speculation, McDonald’s has finally put an end to one of the most bizarre pop‑culture mysteries of all time.Grimace, the lovable purple blob who’s been part of the McDonaldland crew for generations, is… a taste bud.Yes, you read that right. A giant, anthropomorphic taste bud who has somehow managed to charm millions around the globe.Fans have spent years theorising about Grimace’s true origin. Was he a milkshake? A blob? Some sort of alien? Now we know the truth.Grimace made…
Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta shocked and disgusted many viewers after interviewing an AI recreation of Parkland High School shooting victim. Acosta — a former liberal, anti-Trump voice at the network — has made a presence on Substack since being pushed out at CNN. On his show Monday, he posted what he called an interview with Joaquin Oliver, who was one of the teenaged victims of Nikolas Cruz at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida in 2018. Acosta explained why he was performing this absurd interview in a post on X.’A show you don’t want to miss at 4p ET / 1p PT. I’ll be having…