Cops have dropped an investigation into a raid at the home of model and TV star Danielle LloydCredit: Getty ImagesDanielle shared a tour of her new property with fansCredit: InstagramDanielle and husband Michael were out celebrating Halloween when they were alerted to a break-in at their homeCredit: Instagram/Missdlloyd
We told how Danielle, 42, was at a Halloween party with husband Michael O’Neill and her five children when she watched the raid in real time on a security app on her phone.
“They will be aghast to discover police have dropped the probe, as convictions would have brought peace of mind.
“But they have moved home now — and security at their new place is tougher than ever.”
The professional gang took just 90 seconds to smash through the back door of Danielle’s home in October 2023.
They were then in the house for one minute and 26 seconds as they dashed straight to a bedroom and stole a jewellery box and designer handbags worth £100,000.
West Midlands Police said: “We carried out a number of enquiries but weren’t able to identify a suspect.”
It is feared the burglary gang are from South America and have fled the country.
Danielle with Michael and her five childrenCredit: Instagram
HOUSTON — Carlos Correa and Isaac Paredes each drove in two runs and sparked an eight-run sixth inning for the Houston Astros in an 11-9 victory over the Angels on Saturday night.
Trailing 6-4, the Astros tied it on a single by Correa and a throwing error by Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe. Houston took a lead on a single from Christian Walker.
The Astros tagged Angels reliever Walbert Ureña (0-1) for six runs on four hits in one inning.
Houston blew it open off a two-run single by Yainer Diaz and a two-run double off the right field wall from Jake Meyers to make it 11-6. The eight runs is the most scored in the sixth inning by Houston since scoring 10 against the Dodgers on July 4.
An Angels bullpen that had registered 7⅔ innings of scoreless baseball to start the season gave up eight runs between Ureña and Joey Lucchesi in the sixth inning alone.
Houston trailed 6-0 in the fifth, but a two-run double by Paredes chased Angels starter Reid Detmers.
Detmers, who was making his first regular-season start since Sept. 27, 2024, gave up three runs on six hits and struck out nine in 4⅔ innings.
Kai-Wei Teng (1-0) made his Astros debut in the fifth inning. Teng was acquired from the San Francisco Giants in January. He gave up no runs on one hit, struck out two and walked one in 2⅓ innings to register his first win.
Oswald Peraza and Jorge Soler homered in back-to-back innings to make it 3-0. Nolan Schanuel hit a three-run homer in the ninth to make it 11-9. The Angels have eight homers as a team, which tops the majors.
Cristian Javier gave up six runs on four hits, striking out one and walking four in 4⅔ innings.
SARAH Beeny is revamping her failing dating app in a last-ditch attempt to turn around its fortunes.
She’s launching the “world’s first” video dating app – and is looking for singletons to find love in a bold new move.
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Sarah Beeny is hoping to revive the fortunes of her ailing dating siteCredit: InstagramSarah is best known for being a property guruCredit: Channel4
Sarah might have the Midas touch when it comes to flogging houses, but didn’t have quite so much luck wielding Cupid’s bow and arrow.
The telly star and property guru runs a dating website called My Single Friend and it is heavily in debt.
Now she’s revealed that the site will be overhauled.
She said on Instagram: “I have to admit, I’m so excited because I’m going to relaunch My Single Friend as the world’s first video dating app and it’s coming next week and I can’t wait.
“But as we are launching completely empty, I’m looking for the first 50 people who would like to be on the app when we launch, so if you have a single friend you’d like to pop on or are single yourself, send me a DM.”
The most recent figures show it didn’t make a penny in a year, plus singletons looking for love have been less than kind in online reviews of the firm.
Books posted on Companies House showed that for 2023 the firm had zero equity and it didn’t pay a penny in Corporation Tax, meaning it didn’t make enough cash on which to be taxed. It also owed £1.5m.
The firm was founded in 2004.
A review on Trustpilot read: “The matches they offer up have nothing to do with my search criteria, I suspect there aren’t many people signed up on my area. Customer service good though.”
Another person added: “Most profiles are inactive. Some profiles appear twice under different IDS The quality of the individuals is questionable… most guys over 50 look like bald spuds and send d**k pics.”
My Single Friend told would-be members: “Our clever two-way matching system can help you find your perfect match; our highly-rated and super-lovely customer service team is on-hand every day.
“Fall in love with love again. We can’t wait to help you take the first step.”
Household name Sarah — who beatbreast cancer in 2023 — shot to fame fronting Property Ladder in 2001 before going on to front a host of property shows on TV.
Sarah has overcome breast cancer, getting the all-clear in 2023Credit: Getty
I SPEND a lot of my time looking at holiday prices – comparing deals, breaking down packages, and figuring out where the strange little pricing tricks are hiding.
There’s one trend I keep seeing again and again. In some family resorts, it can actually work out cheaper to stay as an adult and a child than as one adult on their own.
Holiday expert Rob Brooks has scoured the internet for holidays that are cheaper with childrenCredit: Robb Brooks
That’s not because flights suddenly get cheaper, but because the hotel part of the package drops in price.
It sounds odd, but when you look at how hotels price their rooms, it starts to make sense.
Why does this strange holiday pricing trick happen? The main reason is something called a single supplement.
Most hotel rooms are priced for two people sharing, so when just one person stays, hotels often increase the price to make up for the empty bed.
Solo travellers can end up paying a hidden surcharge, but when you add a child, the pricing works differently.
Family resorts – especially in places like Turkey, Spain and Greece – are built around rooms designed for two adults and a child, and children usually cost hotels less to accommodate.
They often sleep on sofa beds, eat smaller portions and have discounted all-inclusive rates.
Because of that, hotels often price children very cheaply – and sometimes the total hotel cost actually drops compared with a solo booking.
Hotels are usually happy with this because families tend to spend more around the resort, from drinks and snacks to activities and excursions.
So, filling a room with an adult and a child can be more valuable than one guest travelling alone, which occasionally leads to the strange situation where bringing a child makes the hotel portion of the holiday cheaper.
When I looked at the data, I found several resorts where this pricing quirk shows up.
I compared the price of a 7-night stay as a solo traveller versus the cost when bringing one child at a variety of holiday resorts.
Here are some of the best examples, and the biggest savings of up to £698.
Labranda Targa Club Aquapark, Marrakech
Average saving: £30
Just outside Marrakech, Labranda Targa Club Aquapark combines Moroccan sunshine with a proper family-friendly resort setup.
Kids get water slides and splash pools, while adults can explore the markets and gardens of the city nearby.
And the pricing still shows a small advantage, with adult and child bookings averaging £30 cheaper for a 7-night stay than solo travellers.
Labranda Targa Club Aquapark is a family-friendly option in sunny Marrakech, MoroccoCredit: On the Beach
BLUESEA Puerto Caleta, Fuerteventura
Average saving: £43
Located in Caleta de Fuste, Puerto Caleta is a relaxed apartment complex perfect for an adult and child beach holiday.
You’ve got sandy beaches, boat trips and plenty of restaurants right on your doorstep.
When I priced it up, holidays average a £43 saving for an adult and child per 7-night stay compared with travelling alone.
Sol Barbados, Majorca
Average saving: £45
Sol Barbados in Magaluf is one of the most family-friendly resorts in Majorca.
There’s a huge waterpark-style pool area, kids’ entertainment and easy access to the beach.
For an adult travelling with a child, it’s a simple sun-and-pool holiday – and the pricing shows an average saving of around £45 for a 7-night stay compared to booking solo.
BLUESEA Puerto Caleta in Fuerteventura is just steps away from a golden sand beachCredit: Alamy
At Staycity Aparthotels near Disneyland Paris, you’re just minutes from the Disney parks, which makes it ideal for an adult taking a child on their first big theme park trip.
And the pricing structure means the average holiday can come out around £60 cheaper for a 7-night stay when you book as an adult and child instead of travelling alone.
The Staycity Aparthotels are just minutes’ walk from Disneyland ParisCredit: Alamy
Oludeniz Beach Resort by Z Hotels, Dalaman
Average saving: £81
Oludeniz Beach Resort sits right by one of Turkey’s most famous beaches – the stunning Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz.
It’s an easygoing, all-inclusive resort where an adult and child can spend the day swimming, exploring the beach or watching the paragliders drift down from the mountains.
And package bookings for this hotel show an average saving of £81 for a 7-night stay when adding a child versus travelling solo.
There is an average saving of £81 when you bring a child to Oludeniz Beach ResortCredit: On the Beach
Gran Castillo Tagoro, Lanzarote
Average saving: £212
This five-star resort in Lanzarote is practically designed for family holidays.
Gran Castillo Tagoro has dedicated kids zones, family pools and incredible views over the volcanic coastline near Playa Blanca.
For an adult and child travelling together, it’s the perfect mix of relaxation and activities.
Bookings here show an average saving of around £212 when bringing a child for a 7-night stay compared with a solo holiday.
You can save up to £212 on a stay at the five-star Gran Castillo Tagoro in LanzaroteCredit: On the Beach
It’s close to the beaches of Salou and just minutes from PortAventura theme park, which makes it perfect for a trip packed with rides, waterparks and ice cream stops.
Thanks to family-friendly pricing, the average holiday price drops by about £251 per 7-night stay when a child is added to the booking.
Golden Port Salou is just a short walk away from the Spanish theme park PortAventuraCredit: On the Beach
Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Average saving: £279
If you’re looking for something more luxury, Rixos Radamis in Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most impressive resorts in Egypt.
Huge pools, beach access on the Red Sea, kids clubs and endless all-inclusive food options make it a dream for families.
And the pricing structure here means an adult travelling with a child can save around £279 for a 7-night break on average compared with booking the same trip alone.
Auramar Beach Resort, Algarve
Average saving: £349
Over in Portugal, Auramar Beach Resort sits right above the cliffs near Albufeira with incredible sea views.
It’s a laid-back all-inclusive hotel where an adult and child can spend the day between the beach, the pools and the buffet before watching the sunset over the Atlantic.
Because it’s built for families, adding a child actually brings the average holiday price down by around £349 for a 7-night break compared with travelling solo.
The Auramar Beach Resort in Albufeira has stunning views over sapphire seasCredit: On the Beach
Eftalia Blue, Antalya
Average saving: £698
One of the biggest differences I found was at Eftalia Blue on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.
This is a classic big Turkish all-inclusive resort with huge pools, slides, and easy access to the famous Eftalia Island beach complex.
For an adult and child travelling together, it’s ideal – kids get waterparks and entertainment all day while parents can relax by the pool or head down to the beach.
And the pricing quirk here is huge, with holidays averaging almost £700 cheaper for an adult and child for a 7-night stay compared to travelling alone.
Here’s my key takeaways for travellers.
Holidays can become nearly £700 cheaper at Eftalia Blue if you bring a child rather than go soloCredit: Eftalia Hotels
I should make it clear: holidays aren’t always cheaper with kids.
Flights are still one of your biggest spends, and plenty of hotels price things normally.
But when you start digging through package holiday deals, you occasionally find this strange pricing quirk.
Because of single supplements and heavily discounted child rates, this is one of those travel industry secrets you only really notice when you spend your days digging through holiday data.
