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Emmerdale viewers are convinced another character will turn out to be the biological father of Ross Barton’s brother Lewis Barton, after actor Bradley Riches teased the truth

Viewers of Emmerdale think they have worked out the real father of newcomer Lewis Barton, after a hint by actor Bradley Riches.

The character debuted recently as the secret son of late villain Emma Barton, making him the brother of Ross Barton. Ross had no idea he existed, and faced difficult questions when they met for the first time.

With Bradley Riches’ character wanting to know all about Emma and what she was like, Ross was torn over whether to spill the truth about her killer actions and her fate. During their chats it was confirmed that Lewis and Ross did not share the same father.

It wasn’t known who Lewis’ biological fas was with him given up for adoption after he was born. With Lewis seemingly in the dark about his father, fans immediately suspected the identity of the mystery man.

Viewers predicted he would at some point show up in the village, or at least be identified. Bradley did nothing to cool the speculation either, with him posting the eyes emoji in response to a fan asking about Lewis’ dad on Instagram.

It was clear he was either hiding something or that he was hinting more was to come. With that fans began speculating the father was a character already on the show, past or present.

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Some fans questioned whether it was a Dingle who fathered Lewis, despite him being born before Emma even went to the village. It didn’t stop fans speculating though, suggesting “it’s always a Dingle”.

One fan questioned: “Is it Sam Dingle?” as another said: “Eli Dingle.” A third fan posted: “Bound to be a Dingle,” as a further suggestion said: “A Dingle not Cain though.”

Other fans were more convinced a different character no longer on the show, with a link to Emma, could be revealed as the father of Lewis. It would be a blow to Moira Dingle, Ross’ aunt and Emma’s killer, amid her fearing her secret will be exposed.

Viewers think her late husband John Barton, the brother of Emma’s murdered husband James Barton, could be Lewis’ dad. Given James and Moira had an affair, fans wondered if Emma and John had their own fling out of revenge.

Some fans wondered if Emma fell pregnant with John’s child, and the betrayal is what led to Lewis being adopted. Taking to social media, one viewer guessed: “John Barton,” as another said: “Maybe Emma had an affair with John Barton like Moira did with James.”

A third fan commented: “Moira’s husband,” as another agreed: “John, Moira’s first husband.” The theory was shared by others too, as another comment read: “Moira’s first husband,” as another said: “I wondered that, Moira cheered with James so why not Emma with John as a revenge thing. This could by why she had Lewis adopted.”

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Sunscreen applied to the skin are designed to protect people from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV rays are harmful because they can damage skin cells, leading to sunburn, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer

Martin Lewis has urged holidaymakers to check their sunscreen bottles before heading away.

The money-saving expert has turned his wisdom towards the world of travel cosmetics, offering a tip that could protect tourists’ health this summer. Speaking on his Martin Lewis Podcast, he asked listeners if they knew whether or not their sun cream bottles were in date.

While it may seem like a product that can sit at the back of a cupboard indefinitely without going off, that is not the case. Sun cream products have a shelf life, and they can become much less useful if they are out of date.

Sunscreen applied to the skin is designed to protect people from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV rays are harmful because they can damage skin cells, leading to sunburn, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer. They can also cause eye damage, including cataracts and macular degeneration. Additionally, UV rays can suppress the immune system.

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Martin explained to his listeners why it’s worth checking their sun cream bottles and consider throwing them away if they’re out of date. “Just a quick tip on sunscreen. When you get your sunscreen, turn the bottle around because on the back you’ll see a POA number,” he said.

POA stands for ‘period after opening’ and is typically 12 or 24 months. “[When you open the bottle] Put a little note of the date, write that onto the sunscreen and you’ll know if you try to use it in a year’s time whether it’s still valid or not,” Martin advised.

Like most cosmetics, the ingredients in sunscreen degrade over time and become less effective once they do.

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Ron Robinson, cosmetic chemist and CEO of BeautyStat, told Vogue that most sun creams are formulated to last up to three years if unopened and stored in a cool, dry environment that is not in direct sunlight. Generally speaking, powdered sunscreen contains minerals that are more stable and longer-lasting, while liquid formulas will be less stable.

According to Ron you might get lucky – some sunscreens can last longer than others. If the bottle is stored in a cool, dry place and shows no visible signs of degradation, it may still offer some protection. However, it is always best to use products that are within date.