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Brits are avoiding one UK city at all costs over irritating ‘classic move’

A viral Reddit thread is sparking a debate about ‘spatial awareness’ in London has left users threatening to leave the capital, with one user branding the tourist population as “goldfish on land”

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Londoners are furious about one thing(Image: PA)

They say London is the city that never stops, and they wouldn’t be wrong. Except for those who do stop. Everywhere.

With the city’s population standing at a robust 9.84 million people as of 2025, you’d be hard-pressed to find too much stagnation. But there are some who like to pause in odd places and position themselves at awkward junctures which leads to inconvenience for many.

At least that’s what a viral thread on Reddit claims. Asking the all-important question: “Why is people’s spatial awareness in London so bad?” in a subreddit called ‘London’, a Reddit user’s now viral thread is bringing all sorts of perspectives to the table.

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A viral thread on Reddit has sparked off a heated debate about people’s lack of ‘spatial awareness’ in London(Image: PA)

Further elaborating on the question, the Redditor continues: “And no I don’t just mean tourists stopping for photos/in front of you but generally, Londoners do it too. Crowding the door on a bus so everyone has to do the awkward shimmy to get off, crowding around the entrances in pubs making it awkward for people coming in.

“And don’t get me started on prams, because they have to be absolutely everywhere of course. Generally prams can be okay but they’re a pain on narrow pavements, in Soho etc. I think a lot of this boils down to apathy and a lack of care for others in public, ‘I’m here and if that inconveniences you, tough’. People walking in a group of 3 or 4 taking up a whole pavement for themselves…”

The user adds: “Social decorum has been on a bit of a decline in recent years but can we all be a bit more considerate of others, especially the elderly and less abled, we all live in the same city, let’s make it more bearable. That is all.”

One Redditor, agreeing with the original poster, wrote: “I agree on the terrible spatial awareness. My personal pet peeve is people blocking stairs, escalators and doors to stop and chat or just generally look around. Like, if you need to stop in a busy place for any reason, be it tying your shoelace, getting a drink of water, looking at your phone, etc – step the duck aside to not block those behind you.

“I’m also always amazed by people stopping and staring at tube maps at platform entrances. Surely EVERYONE now has a map on their phone they can look at instead,” they added.

While another sarcastically commented: “Classic Londoner move I’ve learned since moving here is to abruptly stop walking in the middle of the sidewalk to check your phone.”

Another Redditor took a cheeky jab at… well, the whole world, saying: “One thing I’ve noticed as I get older is there is a significant percentage of the population (in the world, not just London) who just don’t have a clue. Room temperature IQ. Basically goldfish on land. Unless there are signs directly in front of them telling them what to do they are barely able to function. No inner thoughts, purely reacting in the moment. They’re not ‘only thinking of themselves’ as many assume; they’re actually thinking of nothing at all.”

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People are fed up with others being ‘inconsiderate’(Image: PA)

In fact, one Redditor went so far as to consider moving out of London as they wrote: “Been asking this for years! Why is it soooo bad?! No queuing, no civility…behaving in ways that make NO sense. Not letting people off before they pile on, not moving down to let people on. People leaning on others and using up so much space… maybe I just need to move out of London.”

However some were critical of the original post, with one user commenting: “Complaining about prams being on pavements is a bit ridiculous.”

One user summed up the general sentiment of the thread and wrote: “I reckon that a lot of people think they’re more spatially aware than they actually are. If that makes sense.”

Do you think people in London have a spatial awareness issue? Let us know in the comments.

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Shopper says ‘don’t pay extra for luggage’ with £10 Home Bargains hack

The travel fan explained how she planned to save on her flight fees by not paying for extra luggage

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The money-saving tip could help passengers (stock photo)(Image: Getty)

A travel lover who told passengers not to pay for luggage on flights has shared the £10 hack she recommends to cut costs. Posting on Instagram, Ashleigh Money Saver explained how an under-seat bag from Home Bargains could help Ryanair passengers save on fees.

She recommended the retailer’s £9.99 Salisburys Under Seat Bag, which is available in pink or black. According to the product description, the bag measures approximately 40x20x25cm. As such, passengers could use it as their free small bag when flying with Ryanair, preventing the need to purchase cabin or checked baggage.

The creator used her Home Bargains bag to pack for a four-night city break. Her caption said: “Don’t pay extra for luggage! I got this under-seat cabin bag from @homebargains for just £9.99 and managed to fit SO much in for my 4-night city break! Perfect size for Ryanair flights where every penny counts!”

In the video, she explained how she fit all her essentials in the small bag and demonstrated her packing method. She recommended using packing bags to help compress clothes, and she opted for items she could style multiple ways.

“I pack a capsule collection, so I know I can mix and match everything,” she explained. The savvy shopper added two pairs of shoes, two pairs of shorts, three tops, one shirt, a dress, and a playsuit to her bag.

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She also packed underwear, toiletries, makeup, sunglasses, a small bag, a phone charger and an adaptor. As seen in the video, the creator used a Primark makeup bag and mini travel toiletries to save space.

Instead of a bottle of shampoo and conditioner, she used small packets. She also decanted her aftersun and foundation into smaller bottles.

By the time she finished packing, there was still room for more. “There’s still plenty of room for more items, should you wanna add anything else or buy anything as a token,” the shopper added. She also praised the bag’s design, adding: “I love the colour and it also comes with a handy strap inside.”

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Salisburys Under Seat Bag from Home Bargains(Image: Home Bargains )

Explaining the bags’ features, Home Bargains’ product description reads: “Salisbury Under Seat Bags solve modern travel issues of the check-in case. A fantastic size bag that is versatile for the needs of your modern travel. Large open zipped storage compartment with small zip side pouch.”

However, it’s not the only choice for shoppers looking for space-saving luggage. Although dimensions vary, and it’s always best to check with your airline before travel, Home Bargains offers a range of travel-ready luggage items.

The options include a £9.99 Salisburys Weekend Bag, a £9.99 Salisburys PU Leather Weekender Bag, and a £9.99 Salisburys PU Leather Rucksack. The retailer also offers travel accessories such as a luggage strap, luggage tags, combination locks, and toothbrush adaptors.



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Tourists shocked as man ‘attacked’ on busy beach after sunlounger argument

A fight broke out on Damlatas Beach in the Alanya district of Antalya, Turkey over the price of sunbed rental, according to local media reports. The scrap was watch by beachgoers and captured on video

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The fight broke out on Damlatas Beach in the Alanya district(Image: Getty Images)

A tourist who decided not to buy a sunbed was beaten up by a resort worker on a popular Turkish beach, it has been reported.

The fight broke out on Damlatas Beach in the Alanya district of Antalya and was watched by crowds of tourists. A sunseeker had been enjoying the rays and asked a resort employee how much sun lounger rentals cost, Milliyet reported.

The tourist decided the price was too high and forgoed the sunbed, opting instead to put his things on the sand. The worker then asked him to remove his belongings and leave the resort. At this point, the fight broke out.

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The violence was caught on video. The clip shows several men swarming around a man in swimming trunks who falls to the floor as they beat him. He struggles to get off the sand onto his feet as they continue the pummelling. Several sunworshippers lounging on towels nearby watched on, clearly shocked by the outbreak of violence.

Alanya District Governor Fatih Ürkmezer said that the sunbed business had been closed following the fight.

“Judicial and administrative procedures regarding the attack on a tourist that occurred in a beach business in Alanya in recent days, which does not reflect our city and our understanding of tourism, have been initiated immediately,” he told local media, clearly concerned about the impact the fight and video of it could have on tourism to the area.

“Approaches that are contrary to the understanding of hospitality of both our city and our country will not be tolerated in Alanya, one of the cities where tourism first began in Turkey.”

Business owner Serhan Koçaroğlu sent a written statement to the press following the incident, giving his version of events. He claimed that the incident occurred outside the beach borders of his business and that the beaten man had provoked the attack. Mr Koçaroğlu also said that the tourist was Russian and not British, as some local media outlets have suggested.

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“A Russian tourist, under the influence of alcohol, threw a sunbed at our Turkish customer sitting in a lodge on our beach. When I went to intervene, I was physically attacked by the tourist in question,” Mr Koçaroğlu said.

“The scuffle that broke out when some citizens and Turkish customers on the beach reacted after they saw me being beaten was recorded. There is no footage of the beginning of the incident. Also, it is not legally possible to have security cameras on the beach.”

Mr Koçaroğlu said that he decided not to contact police following the incident as he did not want to damage the reputation of Alanya, Milliyet reported.

The sunbed scuffle was the first major lounger-related incident to make news of the summer season. However, there are bound to be plenty more as families head out to swimming pools and beaches across southern Europe for a spot of sunshine.

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Screaming tourists ‘thought they were going to die’ in failed Enter Air plane landing

British ex-pat Peter Kempson’s video of a terrifying failed landing in popular holiday hotspot Rhodes has gone viral, with passengers on the Boeing 737 fearing for their lives

Nervous flyers should look away now. In horrifying scenes that left tourists fearing for their lives, a passenger jet ‘bounced’ down the runway and almost crashed after a chilling ‘missed landing’.

The Enter Air plane was travelling from Poland to the holiday island of Rhodes in Greece when the windy conditions caused chaos as it attempted to touch down on the runway.

The plane had experienced a missed landing, meaning the pilot had to abort his approach at the last minute due to dangerous winds. According to British ex-pat Peter Kempson, who posted a video of the drama on Facebook, the situation was dire.

“Having already done one aborted missed approach, the Enter Air Boeing 737-800 (SP-ESE) – arriving from Gdansk, Poland – bounced on the runway and came very close to an engine or wing strike,” said the aviation enthusiast, who was enjoying a coffee in the Airport View Café with friend Tony Cowell when he filmed the bumpy landing.

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Peter, who is originally from Norfolk, and Tony witnessed the drama firsthand(Image: Jam Press/Peter Kempson)

The 71-year-old’s video attracted more than 300,000 videos on the social media site, with one commenter having first hand experience of the scary landing. “I cried on that plane,” said Marta. “I thought we were going to die. Everyone was screaming.”

Landing on its second approach, the Enter Air plane was filmed bouncing from side-to-side on the runway after the hard landing at Rhodes International Airport last Friday. “Being an aviation enthusiast with a like-minded old friend visiting from the UK, we decided to go to the Airport View Cafe,” said Peter. “With the windy conditions that day, we thought the excellent viewing location of the cafe would be worth visiting to watch the arriving aircraft land in the very challenging conditions.

“Strong crosswinds can lead to many missed approaches, bumpy landings and diversions at the airport.” The plane fan praised the pilot of the Boeing 737 for having “showed great skills in very challenging weather conditions”.

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Polish holidaymaker Marta was onboard the plane for the bumping landing(Image: Jam Press)

At the time of landing, there were crosswinds of up to 45kph. “Rhodes Airport is known for challenging landings when the wind is from the south east and above 15 knots,” Peter explained. “This is due to hills on the landward side or the airport often creating wind shear. Nine times out of 10, Rhodes airport has westerly winds which align with the runway and are more stable.”

Reports suggested several other flights had been diverted to nearby airports including Athens, Kos and Dalaman due to the strong winds on Friday. Locals commenting on Peter’s video included Terry who said it was: “Very close to fatal crash” with Keeley admitting: “I would be crying if I was on the this one”.

Other people were full of praise for the skill of the flight crew, with one local saying: “Jeez, that was risky…” and another adding: “Congratulations to the pilots and the crew of the aircraft”.

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Flight attendant admits why they greet you on planes – and it’s not to be polite

One flight attendant has taken to social media to shed light on why crews always greet passengers at the plane doors prior to take-off – and it goes beyond just simple politeness

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Flight attendants are carrying out a vital function when they greet passengers at the plane doors(Image: Getty Images)

A flight attendant has shared insider information about why passengers are welcomed at the doors of a plane during boarding. Frequent flyers will be familiar with the standard boarding protocol that includes a warm welcome at the plane doors – usually consisting of big smiles and gentle direction to the correct aisle to find your seat.

Naturally, this is assumed by many to be a show of basic politeness, considering flight attendants are the face of any airline. Another common assumption is that the greeting is meant to lay the groundwork for a pleasant flight experience or even, to simply check boarding passes for one final time.

However, one working flight attendant alleges that hospitality is not the primary motivation for the warm reception. The real reason for the greeting is to give flight attendants the opportunity to conduct a visual assessment of passengers before take-off.

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Flight attendants check to see that passengers are fit to fly prior to take-off(Image: Getty Images)

In a now-viral TikTok video, MrsMiva – who claims to work for TUI out of Stuttgart airport – has explained flight attendants use the boarding process to check if passengers are able fliers. According to the creator, flight attendants need to determine if passengers are “too drunk or sick to fly”.

In the caption for the video, MrsMiva explains that the pause at the door helps attendants see who might be able to assist in the unlikely event of an emergency. The video – which has been viewed over 18 million times – started a lively conversation in the comments section, with many seconding MrsMiva’s claim.

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Many commenters confirmed they’ve certainly experienced the attendant greeting and that the reason behind it is valid and logical. One commenter who also claimed to be a long-time attendant confirmed the policy, writing: “FA (flight attendant) of eight years – or to check if they could be an ABA (able-bodied assistant).”

The comments took a turn as users began to explain the different types of flight attendants they had encountered in their travels. Some said they had “really chill” attendants, while others added theirs were helpful when they were in poor condition to travel.

Being able-bodied and physically fit is a requirement of passengers wishing to sit next to emergency exit doors, which may be why attendants double-check this at the door. Emergency exit seats are often coveted for their extra legroom, though they can cost extra.

Passengers that sit near the emergency exit doors must be willing and able to assist flight attendants in the unlikely event of an emergency. For this reason, Ryanair’s terms and conditions state that it “can change your allocated seats at any time, even if you had reserved it, if we need to do this for operational, safety or security reasons.”

The airline’s guidelines stipulate that passengers who wish to sit in rows 1, 16, or 17 where emergency exits are located must meet certain criteria, including being over 16 years old, capable of assisting in an emergency, travelling without an infant, not requiring airport special assistance of any kind, not requiring a seat belt extender, and not having an extra comfort seat booked.

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Another flight attendant has shared the reason they sit on their hands during take-off(Image: Getty Images)

Many flight attendants have begun sharing trade secrets on social media, letting passengers in on the reason for many common behaviours or practices. Another TikTok account recently revealed why flight attendants sit on their hands while they’re in jumpseats.

Another cabin crew members also shared when it is – and isn’t – acceptable to recline your seat on an plane. And how you can ensure you have a more enjoyable flight and be a considerate passenger.



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OK Go on viral videos in the age of the algorithm

On a spring afternoon in 2005, the members of OK Go dressed up in tacky suits, gathered in front of a video camera and awkwardly danced their way into history.

The band’s DIY single-shot clip for its song “A Million Ways” — in which the brainy rock quartet moves through three and a half minutes of intricate choreography on the patio behind singer Damian Kulash’s Los Angeles home — became one of music’s first viral videos, racking up millions of downloads (remember those?) and helping to establish a new way for acts to connect with fans as the internet began to supplant MTV and Top 40 radio.

OK Go doubled down on the approach in 2006 with its video for “Here It Goes Again,” another bare-bones production that had the musicians dancing on eight synchronized treadmills, then went on to make increasingly elaborate clips featuring a Rube Goldberg machine, a zero-gravity plane flight and a pack of adorable dogs.

“As soon as the treadmill thing happened, it was like: Holy s—, we’re pop culture now,” Kulash said the other day of “Here It Goes Again,” which won a Grammy Award for best music video and has been viewed more than 67 million times on YouTube.

Twenty years after “A Million Ways,” the mechanics of cultural connection have transformed again thanks to social media and TikTok, where what you encounter as you scroll is guided by the invisible hand of data analysis.

Said OK Go bassist Tim Nordwind with grinning understatement: “The algorithm has become a bit more powerful.”

“Not a big fan of the algorithm as an arbiter of art,” Kulash added. “It’s sad to see optimization in a space that was once the Wild West.”

Yet OK Go is still at it: Last month the group released its latest one-shot video for the song “Love,” for which Kulash and his co-directors installed dozens of mirrors on powerful robotic arms inside an old Budapest train station to create a kind of kaleidoscopic obstacle course.

The band’s methods have grown more sophisticated since “A Million Ways,” and these days it seeks out corporate sponsors to help bring Kulash’s visions to life. But an adventuresome — and touchingly personal — spirit remains key to its work.

“What I love about the ‘Love’ video is the humans in the room,” Kulash said as he and Nordwind sat outside a Burbank rehearsal studio where OK Go was preparing for a tour scheduled to stop Friday and Saturday at L.A.’s Bellwether. (The group’s other members are guitarist Andy Ross and drummer Dan Konopka.) “The robots are only there,” the singer added, “to move the mirrors so that we can experience that magical thing — so simple and beautiful — of two mirrors making infinity.”

A wistful psych-pop jam inspired by Kulash’s becoming a father to twins — his wife, author and filmmaker Kristin Gore, is a daughter of former Vice President Al Gore — “Love” comes from OK Go’s new album, “And the Adjacent Possible,” its first LP since 2014. It’s a characteristically eclectic set that also includes a strutting funk-rock tune featuring Ben Harper, a glammy rave-up co-written by Shudder to Think’s Craig Wedren and a woozy existentialist’s ballad about discovering there’s no “no deus ex machina working away in the wings.” (That last one’s called “This Is How It Ends.”)

“We’re old people who listen to sad ballads,” said Kulash, who’ll turn 50 in October. “That’s what happens when you become an old person, right?”

Wedren, who’s known Kulash since the latter was a teenage Shudder to Think fan in their shared hometown of Washington, D.C., said that “part of the beauty of OK Go is that they’re so musically omnivorous — that all these things that wouldn’t seem to go together always end up sounding like OK Go.” In Wedren’s view, the band “doesn’t get enough credit for how exploratory they are as musicians — maybe because of the genius of the videos.”

If that’s the case, Kulash doesn’t seem especially to mind. He knew nearly two decades ago that the viral success of the treadmill video — which the band recreated onstage at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards between performances by Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé — threatened to make OK Go “a one-hit wonder whose one hit was an exercise equipment stunt,” as the singer put it. “Or it could be the opening to an opportunity to do more and weirder things.”

Among the weird things the group ended up doing: the 2014 clip for “I Won’t Let You Down,” in which the members ride around a parking lot in Japan on personal mobility devices under the eye of a camera on a drone.

“I remember hearing that Radiohead didn’t play ‘Creep’ for 10 or 15 years because they were too cool for that,” he said. “Had we taken the path of being too cool for treadmills and homemade videos, I can look back and say —”

“We’d have had a much quieter career,” Nordwind chimed in.

There’s a way of looking at OK Go’s emphasis on visuals that depicts the band as a harbinger of an era when “musician” is just another word for “content creator.”

“It’s weird to think about a life in the vertical as opposed to the horizontal,” Nordwind said with a laugh, referring to the respective orientations of videos on TikTok and YouTube.

“What’s difficult about social media is the question of volume — the volume and quality balance is off to me,” Kulash said.

Creators, he means, are expected to churn out content like little one-person factories.

“Day after day,” Nordwind said. “We like to take our time.”

“Also: When I fall in love with a song, I want to hear that song over and over again,” Kulash said. “I will listen to ‘Purple Rain’ until I die. Do people go back and search someone’s feed to replay the TikTok they first fell in love with?

“The relationship that I think people have to their favorite YouTube star or TikToker,” he added, “feels much more like a relationship to celebrity than it does a relationship to art.”

The band OK Go at their rehearsal studio.

OK Go at its rehearsal studio in Burbank.

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For Kulash, who made his feature debut as a director (alongside his wife) with 2023’s “The Beanie Bubble,” the pursuit of art is bound up in ideas of effort and limitation, which is why AI doesn’t interest him as a filmmaking tool.

“When everything is possible, nothing is special,” he said. “The reason we shoot our videos in a single shot is not purely for the filmmaking heroics. It’s because that’s the only way to prove to people: This is real — we did the thing.”

OK Go’s dedication to costly and time-consuming practical effects has led to partnerships with a number of deep-pocketed brands, beginning with State Farm, which spent a reported $150,000 to finance the band’s 2010 “This Too Shall Pass” video with the Rube Goldberg machine. (Meta sponsored the “Love” video and in return got a prominent spot in the clip for its Ray-Ban smart glasses.)

Kulash said that kind of product placement was “scary as s—” back in the late 2000s, when the fear of being perceived as sellouts haunted every rock band.

“Now, of course, it’s like a badge of honor,” he added, among influencers eager to flaunt their corporate ties.

To explain his position on the matter, the singer — whose band walked away from its deal with Capitol Records in 2010 to start its own label, Paracadute — tried out an extended metaphor: “On the other side of the planet, tectonic plates are moving and the hot magma of corporate money is coming out of the ground. That’s why the MTV Awards exist, that’s why the Grammys exist, that’s why everything you think of as a celebration of high art exists. It’s all advertising dollars, every last bit of it. You’re protected by these continents of middle-people, which let you feel like you’re marking art. But if you can manage to be one of those microbes at the bottom of the sea that gets its energy directly from the thermal vents of the hot magma money, then you get to make something other people don’t.” He laughed.

“There’s no record label in the world that would ever be like, ‘Hey, why don’t you go to Budapest for three weeks and spend a ridiculous amount of money to make this music video at a time when there’s not even a music video channel anymore?’

“But brands know that’s worthwhile, and we know that’s worthwhile,” he said. “You just have to make sure you don’t get burned by the magma.”

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Aldi launch viral reformer pilates machine that’s £1.7k cheaper than other brands & accessories for £5.99

WHETHER you want to get your body summer ready or just want to incorporate some more exercise to your routine, pilates makes for a great workout.

And reformer pilates has become a viral hit online in recent years with over 2.8 million posts being made about it on TikTok.

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Woman doing Pilates with exercise ball and ring.

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While it is proven to be an effective workout, it can be costly.

Prices for just one class start at £37 – not something we can afford to do multiple times a week.

Fortunately, Aldi has come to the rescue by selling a reformer pilates machine you can use at home.

And the best part is that it’s a fraction of the price of other brands selling one.

The easy-to-assemble machine costs just £149.99 while the Original Fold Reformer costs £1,899.99.

That’s a huge saving of £1,750 if you buy it from the German retailer.

The machine featuring adaptable resistance levels with five resistance bands and adjustable height settings.

It has a smooth gliding functionality, and has transport wheels for easy movement, and foldable storage capabilities.

Aldi bosses say: “Whether looking to strengthen cores, improve flexibility, or tone muscles, the machine is designed to help anyone achieve their fitness goals.

“Complete with an introductory exercise chart, it’s a must-have addition to any home gym.”

The 9 best exercises to get a reformer Pilates body without the expense

If that wasn’t enough for your fitness journey, Aldi is also selling lots of gym accessories to go with it.

Also up for grabs is a pilates pad, a three piece pilates ball set, a pilates ring, and rotation ring,

Each of the products are just £5.99 each, and will help with strength, balance, conditioning and coordination.  

For additional strength training, Aldi’s adjustable step deck (£12.99) allows fitness gurus to add in cardio with ease, and even includes resistance handles and a balance board for a full-body workout.

The 5 best exercises to lose weight

By Lucy Gornall, personal trainer and health journalist

EXERCISE can be intimidating and hard to devote yourself to. So how do you find the right workout for you?

As a PT and fitness journalist, I’ve tried everything.

I’ve taken part in endless fitness competitions, marathons and I maintain a regime of runs, strength training and Pilates.

Fitness is so entrenched in my life, I stick to it even at Christmas!

The key is finding an activity you love that can become a habit.

My top five forms of exercise, especially if you’re trying to lose weight, are:

  1. Walking
  2. Running
  3. Pilates
  4. High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
  5. Strength training

For those tech savvy trainers, a smart watch is also available for £11.99 to track your progress.

When you are done with your workout cool down with the foldable fitness mat for just £19.99.

To make sure you get all knots out, use the massage roller for £3.99.

The new stock will come into stores on May 25 at selected stores.

As with all Aldi Specialbuys once they’re gone, they’re gone, so head to stores quickly if you want to grab them.

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is back as viral series returns for season 2 this week

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives returns to screens for a second season this week, taking viewers right back into the world of #MomTok

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The scandalous Secret Lives of Mormon Wives returns in 10 new episodes this week

One of last year’s most viral reality series is back this week as The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives returns for a brand-new season. The hit reality series plunges viewers into the world of #MomTok, following a group of mum influencers in Utah’s Mormon community.

During season one, their ‘scandalous’ world imploded when they were caught in the midst of a sex scandal that made international headlines. The eight-part series broke viewership records when it premiered in September, becoming the most-watched unscripted season premiere on Disney+ in its first four days on the platform.

Now it’s back for season two with 10 new episodes available to stream exclusively on Disney+ on Thursday, May 15. The series follows the lives of influencers Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi Engemann, Jen Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Matthews and Whitney Leavitt.

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A lot’s happened since we last saw the group, with Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley and Jen Affleck all announcing their pregnancies. Elsewhere, Taylor took to social media to confirm she is no longer dating Dakota. Season two will see new cast member Miranda McWhorter re-joining the group.

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The official synopsis reads: “The scandalous world of Mormon #MomTok is back and bigger than ever. When an original swinger from their infamous sex scandal makes a surprise return, friendships threaten to unravel as secrets, lies, and allegations explode.

“In a battle for the soul of #MomTok, will betrayal shatter the sisterhood, or will the truth set them free?”

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives centres around a group of influencers in Utah

Following the success of season one, Disney+ confirmed The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives will return for 20 new episodes, suggesting a third season is already in the works. The latest instalment follows the return of Molly-Mae: Behind it All, the Love Island star’s hit docuseries that returned to Prime Video earlier this month.

Disney+ dropped the final trailer for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives in April, with fans flooding the comments in anticipation. One fan said: “I’m so ready for this wild new season.” Another said: “Finally, I just watched the entire first season and it was fire. I’m so excited for the new season.”

A third said: “I need this yesterday. ”Not everyone will be tuning in though, as other YouTube comments said ‘Why do people watch this’ and ‘None of the stuff seen in the show is real’. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season two will be available exclusively on Disney+ from May 15.

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