BRITAIN’S top cop has criticised Labour plans to slash jail time — saying police will struggle to cope with the surge in crime.
Met Police boss Sir Mark Rowley warned putting more criminals back on the street risked overwhelming officers.
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Labour plans include scrapping most short sentences, releasing lags after a third of time served and monitoring with tags to free up cellsCredit: Alamy
He accused the Government of doing “no analysis whatsoever” on the impact of freeing thousands and risking the prospect of “generating a lot of work for police”.
He told the BBC: “Every time you put an offender into the community, a proportion of them will commit crime, a proportion of them will need chasing down by the police.”
But the Ministry of Justice hit back in the war of words, saying its top priority was to “keep people safe”.
Standing by its changes, it said: “That is why we are building prisons faster than at any time since the Victorian era and, through our sentencing reforms, we will make sure the public are never again put at risk of running out of prison places.”
Sources also insisted a full impact assessment on early release is under way.
SIR Sadiq Khan has backed calls to decriminalise possessing small amounts of cannabis.
London’s mayor said a report published today gave “a compelling case”.
The London Drugs Commission says current cannabis laws are “disproportionate” and policing continues to focus on ethnic communities, hurting relations with cops.
The LDC, set up by Mr Khan in 2022, is calling for small quantities of natural cannabis to be decriminalised.
Importing, manufacturing or distributing the drug would still be illegal.
Labour’s Mr Khan said: “The report makes a compelling case for the decriminalisation of small quantities of natural cannabis which the Government should consider.”
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: “Cannabis is illegal for a reason. I oppose these plans.”
Responding to the report, Sir Sadiq said: “I’ve long been clear that we need fresh thinking on how to reduce the substantial harms associated with drug-related crime in our communities.
“The London Drugs Commission report makes a compelling, evidenced-based case for the decriminalisation of possession of small quantities of natural cannabis which the Government should consider.
“It says that the current sentencing for those caught in possession of natural cannabis cannot be justified given its relative harm and people’s experience of the justice system.
“We must recognise that better education, improved healthcare and more effective, equitable policing of cannabis use are long overdue.”
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Sadiq Khan has backed calls to decriminalise possessing small amounts of cannabisCredit: PA
Sadiq Khan knighthood is betrayal of knife crime victims… it’s a disgrace, says devastated step-mum of stabbed Jodie Chesney
WHEN an incident unfolds as shocking and horrific as the car ramming at Liverpool FC’s trophy parade, the public has a right to know as much information as possible, as quickly as possible.
Following Axel Rudakubana’s murderous rampage in Southport last July, silence from the authorities allowed conspiracy theory, rumour and deliberate disinformation to fester online.
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Police were right to swiftly reveal details after the Liverpool car horrorCredit: PA
This, in turn, fuelled terrible scenes of violence and destructive riots.
After all, they will mean thugs convicted of crimes which should attract a 12 months sentence are now a lot less likely to go to jail?
Reform rebirth
BRITAIN isn’t having enough kids.
Instead, we have come to rely on importing more and more young workers from overseas in a faltering bid to get the economy growing, and pay the bills for our ageing society.
IT doesn’t get more exciting than sailing in style to a paradise Caribbean private island.
And even more cruise lines are now going all out to host passengers on their own islands.
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Splash out at Thrill Waterpark at Perfect DayCredit: Supplied
Royal Caribbean last week announced its second Perfect Day destination off Mexico, opening in 2027, which will include a waterpark with 30 slides, the longest lazy river in the world, adults-only beach clubs and a host of bars and restaurants.
Lisa Minot looks at existing private islands you can cruise to.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN
IT was Royal who upped the ante with the launch of its revamped Perfect Day at Coco Cay in 2019.
The £185million transformation of its Bahamas island included a new pier, thrill rides and chill zones.
There are seven beaches to laze beside the warm waters and six pools, including Oasis Lagoon, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean with swim-up bar and in-water loungers.
The Thrill Waterpark has 14 slides including the tallest in North America while Splashaway Bay and Captain Jill’s Galleon are perfect places for the kids to play.
There’s complimentary food at four restaurants as well as a host of bars and shops.
The adult-only Hideaway Beach opened in January last year and, for an extra charge, over-18s can enjoy a private beach, two pools, seven bars and two restaurants.
Also available to book for an extra charge are overwater cabanas, a zipline and tethered hot air balloon as well as kayak tours and snorkelling excursions.
GO: A week full-board on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is from £1,064pp, sailing from Miami on November 8 and calling at St Maarten, St Thomas and Perfect Day at Coco Cay.
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WITH its signature stripey lighthouse and two miles of white sand beaches, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas is a regular port of call for MSC cruise ships.
They sail from their new private terminal in Miami as well as Port Canaveral in Florida and New York, including MSC World America, which made its debut in April.
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Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas is a regular port of call for MSC cruise shipsCredit: Supplied
The Italian cruise line has transformed a former sand excavation site in the last ten years, planting more than 75,000 trees and bringing back marine life and birds.
A newly-opened conservation centre on the island allows guests to discover their achievements and includes a land-based coral nursery and fully-equipped bio-lab.
But cruise guests will also appreciate the island’s laid-back vibe with food trucks and restaurants offering Bahamian specialities, barbecue classics, snacks and oodles of ice cream and beach bars serving tropical cocktails.
There’s a chance to explore the underwater wonders with snorkelling, kayak, paddle board and windsurfing excursions.
For a bit of luxury, you can relax in a cabana or take a sunset champagne cruise.
GO: Seven nights’ full-board on MSC World America is from £649pp.
Sailing from Miami on September 13, the cruise calls at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
ONE of the original private island pioneers, the Holland America line first started calling at RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas in 1997 and it has been expanding its presence there ever since.
In summer next year, a major upgrade will see a new beach club and lunch venue on its original facilities on the south of the island’s stunning two-mile crescent of powder-soft white sand as well as a new pier at the north end of the beach that will be used by both Holland America and its sister cruise line Carnival.
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The Holland America line first started calling at RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas in 1997Credit: Supplied
Thrill-seekers can enjoy horseback riding along the shore, snorkelling, jet skiing, and stingray encounters.
Families will love the Half Moon Lagoon Aqua Park, while nature enthusiasts can explore eco-tours and birdwatching.
Unique experiences include glass-bottom boat tours and a pirate ship-themed bar.
With beach sports, shopping and complimentary barbecue lunches, this is a high-end island escape for cruisers.
GO: A 14-night full-board Western & Eastern Caribbean cruise on Holland America’s Zuiderdam is from £1,379pp, departs Miami on November 8 and calls at Half Moon Cay, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico, Miami, Bahamas, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Turks & Caicos.
MICKEY Mouse and pals now have two private islands to enjoy in the Bahamas.
Their original, Castaway Cay, opened in 1998 as part of the launch of the new cruise line.
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Mickey Mouse and pals now have two private islands to enjoy in the BahamasCredit: Disney Parks
And last year, they opened Lookout Cay.
As you would expect, there is a huge amount of fun activities for kids including kids’ clubs for three to 17-year-olds.
The family beach features plenty of umbrellas, chairs and hammocks plus tube and float rentals and an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet.
Water babies will love Pelican Plunge, a huge floating platform featuring water slides and cannons.
Spring-a-Leak is a water play area with freshwater jets.
Adults get their own Serenity Bay stretch of pristine sands as well as a restaurant and bar.
The island features a 12-acre snorkel trail dotted with sunken treasures including the submarine from the classic Disney attraction 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and there are miles of paths to explore on foot or bicycle.
Over at Lookout Cay, there’s more of a focus on nature and celebrating the island’s Bahamian location with a cultural centre where you can learn about traditions and crafts.
GO: A four-night full-board cruise on Disney Wish to the Bahamas, including calls at both Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay is from £920pp, based on two adults and two children sharing.
“This is an addictive product and we shouldn’t be selling them for these prices, but they aren’t doing anything wrong at this stage.”
Campaigners We Vape said it showed the new law will create a black market and is “impossible to enforce”.
Disposable vapes will be banned across UK by next summer to stop Britain’s kids from getting hooked
Ministers have brought in the rule as part of a drive to deter children and teenagers, who often use single-use vapes in fruity flavours, with flavours also set to be banned.
They also acted on environmental concerns about huge amounts of plastic and lithium batteries being thrown out, with an estimated one million vapes binned every day.
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With the ban on disposable vapes coming into force at the weekend, retailers are selling stock at hugely reduced pricesCredit: Getty
IF you had a boozy bank holiday weekend, you might have a few empty bottles lying around.
Before you ditch them, try these great upcycling tricks to turn them into something new.
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Use our upcycling tricks to turn your empty bottles into something newCredit: Getty
LIGHT WORK: Clean out wine bottles and remove labels by soaking them in warm, soapy water.
Fill with battery-powered fairy lights, £3 at Poundland, for an instant glow and garden ambiance.
FLOWER POWER: Turn gin bottles into sleek vases by soaking off labels and painting with a light-coloured beige or cream matte paint using tester pots, from £1.50 at B&Q.
It will give your vase an on-trend ceramic look. Wrap twine around the neck for rustic charm. It will be perfect for displaying garden cuttings or supermarket blooms.
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CLEAN UP: Ditch ugly detergent bottles by decanting them into a pretty empty bottle.
Gin bottles especially are a great swap for holding your washing-up liquid instead of the unsightly plastic bottles.
You can even buy a budget pourer or pump to place on top of your bottle for £2.50 at amazon.co.uk.
MINI SAVER: When thoroughly washed, use slim half-sized vodka bottles as toothbrush holders or a place to hold your cotton wool in the bathroom.
If you are crafty, these smaller bottles also are great to stash away for birthdays and Christmas gifts, just add homemade bath salts for a thoughtful budget present.
BEER WE GO: Carefully cut the tops off clean beer bottles with a £5 glass cutter from Homebase or Screwfix — it is a lot easier to do this than you would think.
I’m an upcycling furniture artist – I found an absolute gem that is packed with loads of fantastic treasure for the home
Then use them as mini tumblers, or mini plant pots to grow your own herbs, taken from sprigs of supermarket bunches. Try growing basil or mint and place on a sunny windowsill.
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Deal of the day
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Try this Milano table and chairs patio set with parasolCredit: supplied
YOU can eat outdoors tonight if you pick up the Milano table and chairs patio set with parasol. It was £100 now £70 at B&M.
SAVE: £30
Cheap treat
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These Wall’s mini Twisters are £1.85 at IcelandCredit: Supplied
SCOFF a Wall’s mini Twister after dinner. A pack of six was £2.75 now £1.85 at Iceland.
SAVE: 90p
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PRET is celebrating today’s bank holiday with a picnic of sorts.
Selected stores in Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and Liverpool will be giving away a free sandwich to the first 50 people called Nick today.
Top swap
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Pick up the Aesop Reverence Aromatique hand wash for £33Credit: Supplied
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Or try the Deluxe Aromatic hand wash, which is on sale at LidlCredit: Supplied
IF you are a fan of the cult Aesop Reverence Aromatique hand wash, £33, from spacenk.com, head to Lidl this week.
Its similar Deluxe Aromatic hand wash is on sale for £2.99. In-store only.
SAVE: £30.01
Little helper
KIDS eat free at Cote this half-term. Until June 1, families can enjoy delicious French food and children get two complimentary courses when parents spend at least £20.
Shop & save
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These Itsu Bao buns are reduced at MorrisonsCredit: Itsu
ADD these tasty Itsu Bao buns to your freezer for a speedy meal in the future. Previously £3.95, now £3 at Morrisons.
SAVE: 95p
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ARMY Sergeant Majors are being urged to stop shouting at sensitive recruits, we can reveal.
Rather than barking orders like in war film Full Metal Jacket, they are encouraged to be more like mild-mannered David Beckham.
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Windsor Davies as Sergeant Major Williams in It Ain’t Half Hot MumCredit: Rex
Regimental Sergeant Majors have traditionally been feared as they are responsible for enforcing Army discipline.
But Warrant Officer 1st Class Matt Howarth, head of the Army’s Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, told Soldier Magazine: “There are people who believe the drill sergeant in Full Metal Jacket is what we’re like.
“But the era when people shouted and screamed is long gone — for me, the picture of a good leader is more like David Beckham who never seemed to raise his voice.”
WANT to give your fussy kids vitamins to make up for them refusing fruit and veg? You’re not alone.
About 16 per cent of youngsters take supplements.
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Give your fussy kids vitamins to make up for them refusing fruit and veg
But a new report shows some gummies contain more sugar than kids’ favourite Haribo sweets.
Today I look at ways to get vitamins into your children without dosing them up on sugar too . . .
Gummies
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Bassetts makes various kids’ vitaminsCredit: Bassetts
BASSETTS makes various kids’ vitamins.
Its Soft & Chewy Multivitamin gummies in summer berries flavour are for ages 12 to 18 – perfect for those that may not be eating their five a day.
They contain nutrients to support teenagers’ health, including vitamins C and D to aid the immune system, and B2 and B12 to help reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Although these don’t contain sugar they do have sweeteners – maltitol, sorbitol and sucralose – which are said to be safe for children.
These aren’t for vegetarians as they contain gelatine which comes from cows but they taste great with a berry flavour.
Junior Revive is a supplement that contains 12 vitamins and six mineralsCredit: Supplied
JUNIOR REVIVE is a supplement that contains 12 vitamins and six minerals.
It has four fruit and vegetable powders, beta glucans (a fibre that can stimulate the immune system), live friendly bacteria (for gut health) and choline (a nutrient similar to B vitamins).
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All these support a child’s immunity, energy and mental performance.
This is designed for children over four and up to 12 and comes in little sachets.
You simply add one sachet to 100ml of water or into a smoothie, yoghurt or juice. I love the fact this is unflavoured and is a great all-rounder.
Because it has no flavour there are no sweeteners either. I love this.
Oral sprays feature tiny droplets that absorb quickly into your mouthCredit: Supplied
ORAL sprays feature tiny droplets that absorb quickly into your mouth and then directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.
BetterYou Multivitamin kids’ oral spray has 14 essential vitamins and is free from sugar, gluten artificial colours and additives. It contains the full spectrum of B vitamins, including folic acid, combined with vitamin A, vitamin C, K1 and vitamin D.
Suitable for youngsters aged over one year.
Despite having no sugar this “chocolate and marshmallow” flavour (which my kid loved) is very, very sweet.
This is due to the sweetener xylitol which is generally considered safe for children when used in moderation and comes from plant fibres.
The 25ml bottle contains a 32-day supply and you need to have four sprays a day.
DO you know someone who should be crowned Britain’s best dad?
To celebrate Father’s Day on June 15, we are launching a search for the bravest, kindest or most devoted dad out there.
Perhaps you know a real-life superhero who is always helping others, or maybe a superstar who has raised a fortune for charity.
The one lucky winner will be showered with nearly £7,000 worth of fantastic prizes, including four tickets worth £1,000 in total to the star-studded Butlin’s Big Weekender music festival this summer, where the headline acts include Chesney Hawkes, Blue and Billy Ocean.
Safari tent
On top of that, Britain’s top pop will be spoiled rotten with a £500 relaxing trip to Celtic Manor hotel in Newport — with dinner, bed and breakfast for two and a round of golf all thrown in for good measure.
We are also giving away a £700 stay in a luxury safari Tent at Lovat Parks in Cornwall or the New Forest.
Also up for grabs are four tickets to the spooktacular Shocktober Fest, Europe’s largest Scream Park held in Sussex this Halloween — worth £150 each.
And there is a family set of four Micro Scooters to be won, worth £1,000, along with a £1,200 home technology upgrade from Netgear, £400 of fabulous Rock Face men’s grooming products, a £149.99 top-of-the-range Instant Pot Grind and Brew coffee machine, family-sized multi-cooker worth £250, a brand new Char-Broil gas barbecue worth £665 and the Vax SpotWash Home pet and car cleaning kit, worth £220.
To win the lot, tell us why your dad, or someone you love just like a father, deserves all these prizes!
How to enter
Email s[email protected] with “Dad Idol” in the subject line telling us why you believe he is a super dad.
Include your name, address and contact number together with a photo.
STUDENTS in the South of England are nearly twice as likely to get three A* A-level grades than those in the North, data reveals.
Just 5,800 of the 258,000 who sat the exams last year came away with three or more top grades.
Of those, 3,779 were from the South and 2,021 in the North.
Nine out of ten of the best areas for A-levels were in the South. Pupils in reading, in Berks, came out top — with seven per cent hitting the highest grades.
Dozens in London suburbs Kingston, Newham, Sutton and Barnet also got top marks.
The Government stats show Salford, Gtr Manchester, fared the worst, with a single set of three A* grades.
Social mobility expert Professor Lee Elliot Major called it a national scandal, saying: “These figures lay bare a brutal truth — your chances of the highest academic success at school are still shaped more by where you live than what you’re capable of.
“This A-star divide highlights the vast differences in support offered to today’s children and young people both outside and inside the classroom.
“Increasingly A-level grades are as much a sign of how much support young people have had as much as their academic capability.
“This isn’t just a North-South education divide. It’s a London and South East versus the rest Divide.”
YOU have probably heard of Sutton Hoo, the Suffolk site where a huge Anglo-Saxon ship was discovered under ancient grassy mounds.
Excitement around the medieval treasure trove grew in 2021 when Carey Mulligan starred in a Netflix movie about the discovery, The Dig.
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Enjoy Woodbridge harbour with its sail boatsCredit: Alamy
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Double rooms at The Crown at Woodbridge are from £115per nightCredit: Supplied
But it’s not just ancient artefacts, old textiles and traditional silverware that make this area so special.
The site sits close to Woodbridge, an off-grid market town on the banks of the River Deben that was recently crowned the UK’s happiest place to live by Rightmove.
Having spent a weekend soaking up its moreish cocktail of history, gorgeous views and cracking food — including one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had — I’m inclined to agree.
It was a short trip for me and my partner across the Essex/Suffolk border, where we checked into one of Woodbridge’s best-known hotels, The Crown.
The charming inn features ten comfortable boutique rooms, with enormous beds and grand panelled bathtubs.
The property’s position, smack bang on the thoroughfare of the town, is perfect for soaking up the best Woodbridge has to offer, within walking distance of a high street scattered with independent shops.
Swing by The W Gallery if you get a chance.
We were captivated by a huge canvas of an avenue of neon orange trees by artist Samuel Thomas.
A few doors down, at Bois Jolie, the owner explained how he went from market researcher to owning his own woodcraft business.
Now, rather than staring at spreadsheets and pie charts, he spends his time creating interesting coffee tables and beautifully grained yew lamp stands, topped by his wife’s colourful handmade shades.
If we weren’t convinced before, we certainly were after that: Woodbridge really is a town of happy people — and they love to chat.
We had made sure we were well fuelled for our first day of adventure with a huge brekkie of juicy local sausages and perfectly poached eggs at the hotel.
Make sure you book in here for dinner one night, too.
The Crown’s restaurant and bar are buzzing with locals on a Saturday night.
If you ever tire of the hotel’s jam-packed burgers, fish and chips and flavoursome salads, you won’t need to venture far for a decent meal in Woodbridge.
I recommend The Woodyard Ltd, where the air was thick with the lip-smacking scent of smoke and garlic.
Its wood-fired pizzas are something special and we were grateful for our cold beers after devouring a Vesuvio — all charred dough, spicy nduja sausage and fiery salami.
The queue for tables stretched out of the door and, after eating, it was easy to see why.
The Anchor proved the perfect spot for a relaxed Sunday roast.
My plate came piled high with pork, doused in a stock-rich gravy that was so good I would have happily drunk it from a mug.
Once we were finished feasting, we walked it off along Woodbridge’s River Deben and the marina, where hundreds of colourful boats are moored.
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The Crown serves cracking foodCredit: Supplied
Take a peek at the tide mill on your wander.
The Grade I listed mill is one of the few remaining in the country and has a history stretching back 800 years.
We then made our way towards Kyson Hill, where the sun-drenched river is framed by salt marshes and ancient woodland.
This National Trust area is full of wildlife and we spotted a heron motionless at the water’s edge while, in the distance, deer darted between the trees.
While we didn’t get the chance to visit the mounds of Sutton Hoo itself on the other side of the river, its connection to the town is deepening.
It’s thought the ship and its treasure were hauled three miles up to the burial site from Woodbridge in the 7th Century, and now a community-led project is rebuilding the ancient craft in all its 90ft glory.
The locals are brilliantly enthusiastic about the mission, and you can take a look at the impressive work in progress in The Longshed.
After a weekend of eating, walking and soaking up the charm of this riverside town and all its history, I reckon Woodbridge is quite possibly the happiest place to live in the UK.
And it’s just as great to visit.
It may even feature frequently on my property searches . . .
ACTRESS Madeline Brewer makes a splash — in a dress made from a Sun front page.
Redhead Madeline, 33, star of Netflix hit You, wore it for Behind the Blinds magazine.
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Madeline alongside actor Penn Badgley in popular Netflix series YouCredit: PA
It features a January 1986 edition of The Sun — the first printed at Wapping.
The style resembles the John Galliano newspaper dress worn by Sex and The City star Sarah Jessica Parker in the popular series.
Madeline starred alongside actor Penn Badgley in popular series You.
In the fifth and final series, which is now streaming, viewers will see Joe embarking on an affair with a young woman named Bronte, played by Madeline.
They meet after she gains employment at his bookstore but it soon becomes clear that she has an ulterior motive after she developed suspicions that Joe was responsible for the death of her close friend.
Penn has led the show since its inception on the streaming service but has shied away from getting down and dirty on-camera for the past two series.
However, he has since decided that in order to give the show a “proper conclusion,” he needs to head back to the bedroom to spice things up for the final series.
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Madeline Brewer posed in a dress made from a Sun front page from 1986Credit: @foxhunter for Behind The Blinds Magazine
@behindtheblinds. Madeline is wearing @vetements_official on the cover. She’s captured by @foxhunter & styled by @orettac. Shot for Behind The Blinds Magazine.
When you loosen your expectations of someone younger you could sense the good feelings flow between you again – so take the lead on this.
Your chart suggests an extra helping of Pluto surprises in routine settings, so be prepared for family and friendship revelations – or to say some yourself.
It is actually a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol.
That’s a B-I-G lump for a little squirt.
Bigger than anything you’ll find in a Kia Sportage or Nissan Qashqai, come to think of it.
The reason being, Mazda has always dared to be different.
It doesn’t do “downsizing”. In other words using a smaller capacity engine and fitting a turbo to it.
It prefers “right-sizing”. Having the correct capacity engine for the job, so it is less stressed and more efficient.
Also, this new engine, combined with 48v mild hybrid tech, produces more torque lower down the rev range than the old 2-litre, improving real-world performance.
The Mazda3 the first in our new generation of cars
Cylinder-deactivation tech shuts down two cylinders under light loads, lowering CO2 and adding a smidge of mpg.
So it’s a really clever engine for a vehicle that’s aged well, drives sweetly and is brimming with big-car kit from £25k.
Slick six-speed manual or auto? I’d go manual. It’s one of the best in the business and an absolute joy to thread down a B-road.
Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t the fastest ride at the fairground but it corners tidily, with good body control, and feels solid and safe.
If you need 4WD, try a CX-30.
The cabin is another example of Mazda’s mission to provide the highest quality for the money.
Clarkson once said the Mazda3 is ‘probably the most amazing car on sale in Britain’
Head-up display, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa and a reversing camera all come as standard. We like that.
We also like the skinny, leather-wrapped steering wheel, squishy elbow pads, chunky footrest, big cup holders, old-school volume and heating controls, and grab handles galore.
It’s almost like they know exactly what people want from a car.
Clarkson once said the Mazda3 is “probably the most amazing car on sale in Britain”.
A pint of Hawkstone Lager says he’ll like the 2025 version even more.
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Clarkson once said the Mazda3 is ‘probably the most amazing car on sale in Britain’Credit: Supplied
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
♈ ARIES
March 21 to April 20
Learning to love yourself is a vital Aries lesson.
Today, take this forward. Intense moon power softens hidden secrets and this can unblock a promising career path.
Best of all, you are able to acknowledge your strongest feelings and share them with the right people.
If you’re single, include a tantalising Libra.
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Your daily horoscope for Wednesday
♉ TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
Your sector of community spirit switches up and you can slot into a special place in a local group.
This could be linked to sharing words, walks or both.
Trying new things is a love connector, as Venus engages your guilty pleasures zone.
So letting cares go and singing out loud can be a huge passion booster.
Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
♊ GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
Your success sector can be a surprise, even to you – as ambitions float to the surface that you assumed were sunk.
This time round, the outcome can be different – because you have changed.
Yes, your instincts about who to turn to for help are so accurate.
Family peace comes at a price – but are you willing to pay?
Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
♋ CANCER
June 22 to July 22
There can be public celebrations or a deep decision in your most private heart.
Confidence in your ability to learn is on an upwards trend, and a “W” task can seal the deal.
Your self-discovery sector is positive, thanks to Jupiter and the sun, and you see where and why love needs to come out of the shadows.
Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
♌ LEO
July 23 to August 23
There’s a unique intense glow in your transformation zone and any instinct that you should keep all study options open for now is spot on.
A new pathway may start off unsuitable, but can rapidly change along the way.
In love terms, you are ready to move on up, and accept the romance responsibility you deserve.
Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
♍ VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
However enduring they may already be, partnerships can still be improved.
Your chart puts you in charge of this, so give yourself time to think through how a fairer, more long-lasting, distribution of emotional weight would look.
Your chart is a shining example of optimism and energy, you really inspire others.
Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
The moon flips your cash chart into overdriveCredit: Getty
♎ LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
A line of multi-coloured lights can be a luck signal- you’ve been waiting for that it’s time to celebrate your skills, not just the ones you’ve chosen to share.
Bringing secret talents into play can unblock your future.
Your career chart has moon magic and when you’re put on the spot, you express dreams so well.
Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
♏ SCORPIO
October 24 to November 22
Everything you want to create and coax forward towards a business future sits at the forefront of your chart.
So you’re ready to recognise how strong your solo ideas could be.
You have a special audience waiting to hear from you.
In love, someone your friends seem to be talking about could be your soulmate.
A GANGSTER jailed for plotting to blow up a football stadium has lost his bid to stay in Britain — but is still here.
Maksim Cela, 59, claimed returning to Albania would put him at risk from rivals.
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Gangster Maksim Cela has lost his bid to stay in Britain — but is still here
His claims were thrown out by a judge on Friday after a two-year fight costing taxpayers tens of thousands of pounds.
But the crook, who arrived in 2023, five days after serving a sentence for murder and terrorism in Albania, has not left and launched yet another appeal.
But Judge Jeremy Rintoul of the Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber said: “I do not accept that the appellant has told the truth about the nature of the threats.
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“I find that the appellant’s refusal to acknowledge guilt weighs heavily against him.”
Cela was jailed in Albania for masterminding the murder of a crime-busting police officer and plotting to bomb a football stadium.
In his legal battle, he claimed the elderly mum of the dead officer might seek revenge.
He was named as the mafia boss in the case only after The Sun fought for 23 months to overturn an anonymity order.
Sources last night confirmed Cela was still in the UK and had lodged another legal appeal.
The Home Office said: “Foreign nationals who commit heinous crimes should be in no doubt we will do everything to make sure they are not free on Britain’s streets.”
It remained unclear last night where Cela was living — but he can remain here while his appeal is being prepared.
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Vance paid his respects at the late Pope Francis‘s tomb upon arriving in Rome late on Saturday before heading to the US delegation honouring Chicago-born Leo.
The pope, 69, has publicly criticised Vance, previously sharing an article condemning the Republican’s comments about a hierarchy of who you love in Christianity on a social media account under his name.
Both the United States and Peru get front-row seats at the historic event due to Leo’s dual citizenship as well as strict diplomatic protocol.
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Catholic convert Vance – who tangled with Pope Francis over Donald Trump’s mass migrant deportation plans – was joined by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Rubio arrived in Rome ahead of time to try to advance tense Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
Images showed Vance smiling as he shook the hand of President Zelensky – despite the two engaging in the brutal three-way Oval Office shouting match earlier this year.
Moscow last night fired a total of 273 exploding drones and decoys targeting Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, as well as Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions – the biggest Russian drone attack since the start of the war.
Pope Leo laughs as he issues cryptic six-word message for Americans after JD Vance criticism
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