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World’s smallest pub launches with just two seats

THE WORLD’S smallest pub has opened in the back of a van.

Friends and YouTubers Ethan Smale and Jack Joy have transformed a Suzuki Carry truck into a travelling micropub.

Friends Jack and Ethan have transformed a van into a tiny pubCredit: SWNS
Inside, there is just about space to seat two peopleCredit: YouTube

The one-of-a-kind boozer has enough space for only the bartender and one or two guests.

The van is essentially split into three areas, starting with the driving part, which remains the same – with a seat for a driver and a seat for a passenger.

The main bar area for guests is then the middle of the van, accessed by the side door.

Here visitors will see two stools positioned neatly underneath a low bar.

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On the wall are a couple of paintings and a miniature dart board.

Attention to detail means there are even hooks under the bar for coats or bags.

And if you get peckish, snacks are hung on the wall just like you would find in your local boozer.

Jack and Ethan even included traditional patterned carpet found in lots of boozers and a beer tap they sourced off of Facebook Marketplace.

When the side door closes, a small wood burner is revealed – which is actually a 2D decal of a wood burner, with a tablet built into it, playing a roaring fire video from YouTube.

This wall also features a wine list and a frame photo of the most expensive pint the duo have ever had, costing £45.

In the back area of the pub, where someone serves guests, there is a glass rack with half-pint sized glasses to match the pint-sized boozer.

The van even serves an ale the two friends madeCredit: YouTube

The inside of the boot door is decked out with a Guinness mirror and at one end there is even a bell for ringing last orders or kicking guests out.

As for what the bar serves, the two friends brewed a custom pale ale with St Ives Brewery and Beer52 to serve from the mobile pub.

No pub is complete without a beer garden, so the duo even created a small trailer, lined with fake grass, to put a picnic bench on.

The two friends who run an outdoor adventure channel called ‘All The Gear’ have documented their journey on YouTube.

Ethan, Host of All the Gear, said: “This has been the most exciting project to work on. We hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do!”

Jack, a self-described ‘lager man’, and Ethan, ‘a hop head’, also documented their road trip to Cornwall to St Ives Brewery, where they spoke to founder Marco Amura.

Along with Marco, they made the Pale Ale, which they named All the Beer.

Marco Amura, founder of St Ives Brewery, said: “We love sharing our passion for the art of brewing with likeminded people, so partnerships like this are amazing for us.

“This was an opportunity too good not to take up, and being able to brew a one off limited edition beer was a real honour.”

In other pub news, there’s an incredible time-warp pub that’s so hidden it’s not even on the internet – and why you have barely a year left to visit.

Plus, inside the UK’s weirdest pub that’s ‘built in a shoe’ with Egyptian coffin, secret bar… and a Minotaur.

Features inside include a traditional pub carpet and a miniature darts boardCredit: YouTube

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Mum left speechless by price of ketchup after spending £2,700 on a week at Center Parcs

A family who visited Center Parcs Elveden Forest in the UK during the school summer holidays in 2024 has shared their brutally honest review of the popular holiday resort after spending nearly £2,700

A mum who forked out nearly £2,700 for a week-long summer break at Center Parcs has voiced her astonishment at the prices in the on-site supermarket, particularly for a bottle of ketchup. Vicky Smith, speaking on her YouTube channel, gave a candid breakdown of the costs, cautioning that while the experience can be enchanting for kids, the food prices on site might give parents a jolt.

The family, who holidayed at Center Parcs Elveden Forest in August 2024 with their two children aged seven and nine, had strong views about whether the popular UK holiday resort truly justifies its hefty price tag. “We have just come back from a week’s holiday at Center Parcs with our two children aged seven and nine,” Vicky detailed, stating their intention was to provide “very-very honest views on staying at Center Parcs” for families contemplating a booking.

The primary concern, she highlighted, was the expense. Visiting during the school summer holidays meant dealing with peak prices, which they described as unavoidable for many families.

“We went during August, which is the school summer holidays, which is when Center Parcs — and, let’s face it, all other holidays — are at their most expensive, and you really do pay a premium here,” she remarked.

The family lodged in a new-style Executive Lodge with two bedrooms, which cost them £2,648 for the week. This figure didn’t cover food or additional activities, with only access to the swimming pool included in the accommodation cost, reports the Express.

“I checked how much exactly the same accommodation would cost us during September once the kids were back at school, and it was over £1,000 cheaper,” she revealed, describing the price gap as “really significant.”

However, there were upsides. Entry to the outdoor playground — revamped in 2023 — is included, and it went down a storm with their youngsters.

“There’s a really nice mixture in that playground for younger and slightly older kids,” Vicky noted, highlighting climbing frames, swings and slides that kept the children occupied for hours.

The swimming pool also proved to be a major highlight. “The swimming pool is amazing. I can’t say enough good things about the swimming pool,” she enthused, explaining that unlimited access, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., was part of the package.

They suggested families could easily fill an entire week at Center Parcs by making use of the pool and park amenities without splashing out on additional activities.

Nevertheless, the mum cautioned that to experience the “full experience,” most families will be tempted to book activities — and that’s when expenses can spiral rapidly. “Those activities really, really add up,” she warned, questioning whether it represents genuine affordability and value for money.

Food shopping on site emerged as one of the most contentious elements of their visit. The Park Market, situated in the Village Square, offers everything from fresh meat to ready meals, which Vicky appreciated as a practical alternative to restaurants and takeaways.

However, the costs left her gobsmacked. “The prices in this supermarket are wow, just wow,” she remarked.

One product particularly caught her attention: “They were charging £4 for a bottle of ketchup.”

She also drew attention to an £8 disposable barbecue as shockingly pricey, alongside inflated costs for toiletries including shampoo and conditioner. In total, she reckoned prices were “anything from 10% to 40% more compared to normal supermarket prices.”

Whilst she recognised Center Parcs was “capitalising on the fact that they have a captive audience,” she provided straightforward guidance to fellow families. “Bring key supplies with you,” she advised, reeling off essentials including milk, spreads, table sauces and barbecue supplies.

The family made a pit stop at a local supermarket roughly 10 minutes away before their arrival, loading up on fresh fruit and children’s snacks. This approach enabled them to avoid depending excessively on the Park Market — a tactic they claimed made a significant difference to their total expenditure.

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True story of Ruby Franke’s tortured children from torn muscles to hideous wounds

A new Netflix documentary has revealed the true extent of family counsellor Jodie Hildebrandt’s involvement in Ruby Franke’s abuse of her children, including a Satanic culture that engulfed the home

Family counsellor Jodie Hildebrandt could have been the escape vlogger Ruby Franke‘s children needed, but instead she helped their mother abuse them in harrowing ways.

When Franke met therapist Jodie Hildebrandt through their Mormon church community, their connection seemed instant and the pair quickly became close friends. Hildebrandt, 56, was the founder of a life coaching business and a powerful voice in the Mormon church. Meanwhile, Franke earned a living from posting family vlogs online featuring her six young children and then husband Kevin Franke on the YouTube channel 8 Passengers.

Franke, 43, began posting in 2015, with her friendship with Hildebrandt developing in 2019. She became a constant presence in Franke and her children’s lives, paving the way for heartbreaking levels of abuse against two of Franke’s youngest.

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Now, Hildebrandt’s true involvement in the abuse is revealed in the Netflix documentary Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story. Franke’s children were rescued after her 12-year-old son knocked on a neighbour’s door asking for food and water. He quickly noticed wounds on the boy’s wrists and ankles, along with his emaciated state, and called authorities on August 30, 2023.

Police discovered the boy’s nine-year-old sister – also in an emaciated state – inside Hildebrandt’s mansion in Utah. With Franke and Hildebrandt quickly arrested, the real horror of their crimes became clear.

Franke had rooted her family with Kevin in faith, ensuring they went to church weekly. But she began to receive negative comments on her YouTube videos for sharing punishment methods, including forcing her children to do physical exercise and line up. Child protective services were called to their home in 2020 as a result of a petition set up by viewers after it emerged her then 15-year-old son was being forced to sleep on a bean bag. His bedroom had been taken away for seven months as punishment for playing pranks on his siblings.

In one video, Franke revealed that she had told her two youngest children that Santa Claus would not be bringing them presents because they weren’t responding to punishments including being kept home from school and forced to clean the floorboards. “It’s because they’re so numb, and the more numb your child is the bigger the outcome they need to wake them up,” Franke said.

She was also seen refusing to deliver her then six-year-old daughter’s lunch box to school after she forgot it, instead telling the camera, “Hopefully nobody gives her food and nobody steps in and gives her a lunch, because then she’s not going to learn.” While these served as warning signs, no one knew the true extent of the abuse.

In 2022, the Frankes split, their YouTube channel ended and Kevin moved out. Hildebrandt seemingly encouraged Franke to move in with her in her remote home hundreds of miles away from the family’s residence. She became a personal coach to Franke, with court documents detailing the exact horrors that unfolded inside her £4million mansion. After meeting Hildebrandt, she became fixated on the devil, demons and even labelled one of her children as “Satanic” in a diary entry. She wrote that the child d”slithers & sneaks around looking for opportunities when no one is watching.”

Between May to August 2023, Franke tortured her two youngest children, forcing one of her sons to perform physical tasks for weeks on end outside without shoes and in blazing sunshine. He suffered repeated burns “with blistered and sloughing skin.”

She also denied the boy adequate food and punished him after discovering he had consumed water without her consent. The then-12-year-old boy suffered deep injuries to his wrists and ankles, with muscle and tissue torn by the ropes and handcuffs that Hildebrandt used to bind him.

The agonising wounds were then treated with cayenne pepper and honey, the boy told police officers, and covered with duct tape. One of Franke’s daughters was similarly for to work outside in bare feet and without food and water. According to documents from the case report, she was repeatedly told she was “evil and possessed.”

The two middle children were minors at the time and were found at a family friend’s house on the day of the arrest. Neighbours had said that Franke was leaving her teenage daughters alone for weeks at a time without supervision in their Springville home while she was hundreds of miles away at Hildebrandt’s home in Ivins.

Her eldest children Shari and Chad were aged 20 and 18 at the time, and no longer lived at home. Shari had become estranged from her mother and was attending university. Chad was also living alone, and has since spoken out against his mother and advocated for child protection.

Following Franke’s arrest, all four minors were placed in the custody of the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), and their father, Kevin Franke (who had been forced out of the family home by Ruby and Hildebrandt more than a year earlier), was eventually granted full custody after finalising his divorce.

Both Franke and Hildebrandt were sentenced to four consecutive terms of one to 15 years in February 2024, with both being placed in the same prison in separate sections.

Franke told the court: “For the past four years, I’ve chosen to follow counsel and guidance that has led me into a dark delusion. My distorted version of reality went largely unchecked as I would isolate from anyone who challenged me.” Addressing her children, she added that she, “believed dark was light and right was wrong. I would do anything in this world for you. I took from you all that was soft, and safe and good.”

Shari, now 22, published a memoir in January 2025 about her life with Ruby, called The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom. Chad, now 20, is a realtor and got married in 2025, according to his Instagram. The identities of the four children have never been reported.

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‘I stayed at Wetherspoon hotel for £58 – one thing in room was astonishing’

Tom Parker Bowles tests the budget hotel chain that just beat Premier Inn in Which? rankings, finding ‘astonishing value’ at £58 per night despite some surprising flaws

Queen Camilla’s son has experienced some of Britain’s most swanky hotels, but now he’s put a Wetherspoon establishment to the test.

The budget pub chain has been a firm favourite among millions of Brits for years, and has recently broadened its offering to include 56 hotels dotted around the UK.

Wetherspoon has just overtaken Premier Inn in a Which? survey of chain hotels, with the consumer watchdog now hailing it as offering “great value” accommodation.

Following such high praise, food writer Tom Parker Bowles – one of Queen Camilla’s two children – decided to experience a Wetherspoon hotel first-hand during a stay at The Hatchet Inn in Newbury, Berkshire, reports the Express.

Despite confessing he’s usually a “five star bore”, Tom admitted he was genuinely impressed by what £58 per night delivered.

Writing in the Mail on Sunday, he praised numerous aspects of his accommodation, highlighting a “sparkling clean” bathroom, generously-sized towels, a shower boasting excellent water pressure, and reliable Wi-Fi.

He notes: “I’ve stayed in far worse places, for three times the price.”

However, it wasn’t entirely plain sailing for Tom. He pointed out that the bed, which could be larger, is positioned directly above the pub’s entrance, meaning he attempted to drift off whilst the venue ejected customers at approximately 1am.

A few hours later, he was rudely awakened by the noise of an extremely early marketing meeting taking place nearby. He also noted that the shower floods if you linger too long, and the extractor fan roars like an “angry chainsaw”.

Despite these niggles, he concluded: “But for £58, it feels churlish to complain. Astonishing value, of course, made better by its proximity to the pub.”

The overwhelming majority of these hotels are located directly above existing pubs run by Britain’s largest pub operator.

Tom observed how drinkers in the pubs were enjoying Worthington’s for just £2 a pint and jugs of Pornstar Martini cocktails for under a tenner. He noted: “Say what you like about Wetherspoons, you can’t beat those prices.

“God, I love a Wetherspoon’s, not in some trite, archly ironic way – rather for providing cheap beer, bottomless coffee, warmth and no-nonsense succour to great swathes of the British public.”

This comes after a couple revealed their experience staying at a Wetherspoon hotel, where they instantly spotted something peculiar.

YouTube content creators Ash and Kels, who’ve travelled to 65 countries worldwide, had never before checked into one of the budget pub chain’s accommodation offerings. In fact, Ash confessed that until recently, they had no idea Wetherspoon even ran hotels across the country.

This discovery led them to book a room at their closest branch, The Wyndham Arms in Bridgend, Wales. Upon arrival at the venue, they observed the pub was “really busy” before picking up their keycard for the room upstairs.

Stepping away from the bustling pub environment, the pair were pleasantly taken aback by what they found. Ash observed: “Straight away the noise of the pub has gone.”

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Inside Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury’s stunning ‘honeymoon’ at private island resort

MOLLY-Mae and Tommy Fury have been enjoying a stunning “honeymoon” at a private island resort – and it costs £10k a week.

The family stayed at the One & Only Reethi Rah resort, where villas lead straight into the Indian Ocean.

Inside Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury’s stunning “honeymoon’” at a private island resort – and it costs about £10k a weekCredit: youtube./@mollymae9879
The family enjoyed cosying up to each other as they watched some beach cinemaCredit: youtube./@mollymae9879
Molly-Mae shared video of the glorious white beach that she said was stunningCredit: youtube./@mollymae9879

Molly-Mae updated her YouTube channel with her first Vlog of 2026 centred around her Maldives’ luxury trip.

The Island Resort costs about £10K per week for 2 adults and 1 child in December and she previously said it was her dream honeymoon destination.

But since the couple doesn’t think that they will be having a honeymoon anytime soon – they just decided to go.

In her vlog, Molly-Mae said: “I really wanted to vlog a little bit of this trip. I love making videos for you guys but also I never film holidays anymore.

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“Mainly because since having a baby we don’t really go on trips like this anymore.”

The Maybe star then strolled along with Bambi as she showed off her beautiful Maldives water villa and stunning view.

But she pointed out that they hadn’t been going outside the villa unless they were holding their daughter’s hand due to the risk of all the water.

The pair then grabbed an ice cream before they showed a glorious white beach dotted with luxurious sun beds.

Later on in the evening, the family cosied up on sumptuous sun beds to watch some beach cinema.

And in another shot, Molly-Mae said: “this beach is absolutely stunning,” as the camera zoomed around the tropical sands.

The family also dined in a stunning restaurant as they dined on chicken supreme and truffle risotto.

Tommy also enjoyed tennis lessons on the resort as Molly-Mae gave a tour around her sumptuous water villa.

Elsewhere, Molly-Mae had a traditional massage and said it was very interesting.

She added: “What I was not informed about it, which is not a problem, but that the massage is completely topless.”

However, the star said she quickly got used to it and then didn’t even notice she was topless.

The resort is nestled on North Male Atoll with villas having access into the beautiful Indian Ocean.

It was previously voted the best in the world 2007 by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine.

Fans flocked to praise Molly-Mae and one person wrote: “It’s so lovely to see you, Tommy & Bambi happy together again.”

A second said: “So refreshing to see an influencer chilling on holiday rather than all the unrealistic full glam posts, this is how we all look most of the time on holiday – makeup free, sea salt hair and fully relaxed. Thank you mo.”

While a third said: “I just love this vlog. Molly going on every 5 minutes about how grateful she is to be there.

“Her and Tommy describing how they burst into tears from the overwhelming appreciation of even being able to stay there.

“Even the moment when Tommy explained to bambi how their trip is a holiday, and they can’t just jet out whenever they want, showing how this luxury isn’t affordable for the average person.

“You & Tommy are both incredible human beings and you both should be proud for the loving and humble life you’ve created for yourselves and your little human.”

However, the star was called out over the summer for moaning about “not having enough fun”.

But Molly-Mae flew to St Moritz in January, Budapest in April, Dubai in May, Disneyland Paris via private jet in May, Turkey in August, and St Tropez again via private jet in August.

The star also enjoyed a motorhome holiday to the Isle of Man in July.

However, many of her trips are for work – and she often shares a glimpse of the action, including photo shoots in lavish locations like St Moritz earlier this year.

The family’s water cabin which had stunning views of the Indian OceanCredit: youtube./@mollymae9879
Molly-Mae showed off the inside of the family’s luxurious water villaCredit: youtube./@mollymae9879
The family also dined in a stunning restaurant as they dined on chicken supreme and truffle risottoCredit: youtube./@mollymae9879
Molly-Mae said her massage was interesting as she didn’t know it was toplessCredit: youtube./@mollymae9879
The glorious white beach was dotted with luxurious sun beds so that they could relax and take in the viewCredit: youtube./@mollymae9879

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Controversial ‘book 10 middle seats’ technique when flying criticised by passengers

The method has has been praised by some but others say it’s a really bad idea

A controversial technique to avoid getting a seat you do not want has been criticised by a number of passengers. Many airlines charge more for seat selection on the plane – or automatically put you in a middle seat.

However, according to one travel specialist, there is a method that can stop the system from giving you a middle seat. And they say it comes without paying anything on top.

Jorden Tually explained the technique in a video on his TikTok account (@jordentually). He said low-cost airlines often automatically assign middle seats to those who select “random seat allocation”.

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He says that this encourages passengers to pay for a window or aisle seat. Yet he argues that there is a technique that can help here – although it has been criticised by some online.

He says the method stops the airline’s system from automatically assigning you a middle seat. First up, he said he looks at how many seats of this type are still available on the flight when checking in.

In a test of the method, he said he found a total of 10 middle seats available on a flight. He said the next step is to simulate the purchase of that number of tickets.

“I go straight to the website and pretend to buy 10 more middle seats,” he said. He said when doing this, he enters the name of each made-up passenger.

You can just put in ‘a bunch of letters in there,’ he said. Then, in the seat assignment, he selects all the middle seats or those he wants to avoid and clicks ‘continue’.

He said ‘the system is going to hold those seats for about 10 to 15 minutes.’ This is the amount of time users will have to actually check in and get a better seat.

When passengers select ‘random seat allocation,’ the system will not be able to assign the seats it has previously blocked. He said: ‘It only took me two minutes, and now I have a window seat. It has never failed me and is 100% successful when done correctly.”

He advises completing the process from a computer and says it is more effective if done as close to the check-in date as possible, as there are fewer seats available.

But while some praised the technique, others pointed out the obvious consequences it would have. One commenter online said: “OMG, the self-entitled brigade again. If this does work, everyone will now try it, freezing up loads of seats and could stop genuine people wanting to book that flight, all because you think you deserve a better seat than those who have paid.”

Others criticised the idea and said it would lead to prices going up where dynamic pricing is used, which sees prices fluctuate according to demand. One person commented on the YouTube post put up late last month to say: “Don’t you know about airlines’ dynamic pricing??” Yet another echoed this, saying: “Damn, that will spike up cost by 10-20%”

Another person said: “Now you delayed your flight 10 minutes while they wait for the computer queue to clear so other passengers can select their seats.” A further commenter agreed, saying: “This is not a good hack, cause your ticket costs more when the system thinks it’s fully booked.”

Another added: “Congrats. Due to dynamic pricing, you’ve just raised the price of your ticket by 50%”

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Strictly’s Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg share emotional baby update in farewell message

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell and YouTuber Joe Sugg have shared an emotional farewell with fans before welcoming their first child together

Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell and YouTube star Joe Sugg have shared an emotional update with fans as they prepare to welcome their first child together.

Posting on YouTube, the pair revealed that their latest Vlogmas series will be their last as a duo, with Joe telling viewers that next Christmas will look very different for them as a family of three.

Closing the final instalment of the vlog, Joe became reflective as he thanked fans for their continued support. “That, is it. The end of the vlog and the end of Vlogmas,” he said. “This is two or three years in a row now, I can’t remember, but I just want to say thank you very much to everybody that has watched these vlogs, followed them along, followed the build-up to Christmas Day.”

He went on to describe how meaningful the tradition has been for him, adding: “Thank you very much, it’s been fun. It’s always an absolute joy to do. I love it. Being able to watch back on memories, especially around such a lovely time of year. So, thank you for having interest in it and being a part of your day.”

Joe then hinted at the major life change ahead, telling viewers he expected the year to come to bring something new. “I will see you all in the new year in 2026, which I am predicting is going to be quite a different year to our normal years,” he said, before delivering the heartfelt update. “This is the end of the last Vlogmas that we’ll ever do as a two. This time next year there will be three of us.”

The couple announced their pregnancy in September, sharing a video on Instagram that showed them painting together on a canvas. After several brushstrokes, they revealed a simple illustration of two stick figures holding hands with a smaller figure between them, alongside the date “2026”.

Soundtracked by Sir Elton John’s Tiny Dancer , the post was captioned: “Our little baby boy. We cannot wait to meet you.”

The announcement prompted an outpouring of congratulations from across the Strictly Come Dancing family. Judges Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse, as well as professional dancer Johannes Radebe, were among those sending their well wishes. Fellow dancer Amy Dowden wrote: “Still screaming, dancing and celebrating! So so happy for you both! Magical. Auntie Ames can’t wait.”

Documentary-maker Stacey Dooley, who found love on the show with Kevin Clifton and now shares a daughter called Minnie with him, responded enthusiastically, writing: “YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES.”

Buswell and Sugg first met when they were paired on the 16th series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, later confirming their relationship off the dancefloor. Buswell recently competed in the latest series of the show, having won the glitterball trophy last year alongside comedian Chris McCausland, the programme’s first blind winner.

Fans were quick to share support for the couple on YouTube. One user wrote: “Congratulations Joe on completing Vlogmas. I have really enjoyed watching you and Dianne preparing your little boy’s room and sharing your own memories of childhood.”

Another wrote: “Thank you Joe, I really enjoyed all of Vlogmas with you, Dianne, baby bump and your families. Best wishes for Christmas and the new year. I’ll be looking forward to watching more in 2026.”

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Inside world’s coldest city where frostbite hits in minutes and it dips below -40C

Temperatures regularly plunge to -40C in this city and exposed skin can show first signs of frostbite within 10 minutes.

While we’re currently shivering through a British winter, with temperatures plunging below freezing in many parts of the country, it’s nothing compared to life in the world’s chilliest city.

In this frosty city temperatures regularly plummet below -40C, and every venture outdoors necessitates layers upon layers of clothing. Cars freeze solid, bus stops require heating, and if you’re not adequately prepared, you could freeze in “minutes”.

Welcome to Yakutsk, officially the coldest city on Earth.

Situated in northeastern Siberia, Yakutsk is home to over 372,800 people. The city is built on permafrost and only basks in around four hours of sunlight each day, resulting in incredibly low visibility.

Residents must be well-equipped to handle the severe conditions, and having the right attire is absolutely vital, reports the Express.

One woman, known as Kiun B on YouTube, shares her experiences of living in this icy metropolis. In one video, she reveals just how demanding (and costly) it can be to run everyday errands in such an environment.

With the mercury at a bone-chilling -42C, she explains that layering is key. Her outfit includes two pairs of leggings, thick wool bands over her knees to protect her joints from the cold, insulated trousers, and two jackets as standard.

She also dons specialised fur boots, as regular winter footwear would simply freeze. She warns that without these layers, she would freeze “in minutes.”

And quality winter gear doesn’t come cheap, with a decent coat setting you back up to £600, and boots costing even more.

Despite bundling up, Kiun revealed that the brisk five-minute stroll to her nearest bus stop can be quite a struggle.

The biting cold seeps through her clothes and her hair freezes. After just ten minutes, her nose turned white – an early sign of frostbite, forcing her to dash into the closest shop for warmth.

Another intriguing aspect of life in these conditions is the infrequent use of mobile phones. The severe cold drains batteries swiftly, so Kiun confessed she only uses hers in emergencies.

In addition to battery issues, she mentioned that using them outdoors is difficult as it necessitates removing your specialised gloves to type, risking frozen fingers.

Discussing her diet, Kiun explained that she needs more calories to keep warm in the harsh temperatures. According to her, having two breakfasts is completely normal as it helps her and other locals stay warm.

Fresh produce is considered a luxury, as nothing can really grow on the permafrost.

All fresh fruits and vegetables are imported from warmer climates, leading to prices nearly double those in central Russia. As a result, she relies on items like long-life milk and tinned beef.

Nevertheless, even without any fresh vegetables or meat, weekly groceries for one can still amount to as much as £111.

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YouTube travel vlogger Adam the Woo found dead at 51

YouTube personality Adam the Woo, known for his videos about his travels and exploring theme parks and other pop culture destinations, has died.

The content creator, whose full name was David Adam Williams, was found dead Monday in his home in Celebration, Fla., the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to The Times. He was 51.

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call at Williams’ home at 2:53 p.m. Monday after a “friend had borrowed a ladder and looked in the 3rd story window to see a male on a bed that was not moving,” a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “Upon entering the residence with Fire Rescue, the male was reported deceased.”

According to the statement, deputies had also been dispatched to the home earlier that afternoon for a well-being check where “[t]he residence was secured, [but] no contact was made with the adult male residing there.”

Adam the Woo described himself on his YouTube channel as “[a]n 80s pop culture nerd with a desire to travel and video what I see.” He posted more than 4,000 videos about his adventures at Disney and Universal theme parks, pop culture conventions, movie filming locations, abandoned cities and more across his two YouTube channels, which combined had more than 1 million subscribers.

The vlogger had shared a look at his Christmas decorations as well as the holiday festivities in his community in the latest video posted to his the Daily Woo channel on Sunday. As news of his death circulated on Tuesday, Adam the Woo’s fans shared tributes in the comments of his videos.

“I hope his friends and Family look back at all his videos and tell themselves he lived a life he dreamed of living,” one fan posted on his latest video. “He saw the world. He had so many friends and fans and was so loved.”

“It never felt like you were watching him. It always felt like you were there with him,” posted another. “We will forever be grateful for the journeys you took us on, Adam.”

Williams was last seen on Sunday “by the friend that looked into his window,” the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said. The investigation is ongoing and the medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

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Stranger Things season 5 part 2 ‘unveils’ huge death and it’s not who you think

Stranger Things fans have pinpointed a specific tragic moment in the season 5 volume 2 trailer.

Stranger Things fans are in a frenzy after Netflix released the official trailer for the second part of season five. The epic video shows Will Byers (played by Noah Schnapp) feeling deflated after the gang failed to save the children from Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower).

The teaser also shows Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink) and Holly Wheeler (Nell Fisher) as they attempt to escape Vecna’s trap, while the rest of the gang discover something major about the Upside Down.

While many fans still believe Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) could be at risk in the final season, other viewers believe another major death has flown under the radar, until now. They took to YouTube to pinpoint a specific moment, just over half-way into the video, when one of the main characters is seen coming face to face with a Demogorgon.

Robin Buckley (Maya Hawke) is seen walking down a hospital corridor, flanked by two armed men, as a Demogorgon comes charging towards them. The camera then turns to face the Demogorgon as it lunges at its target. @Kaiiizerrrp said: “1:18 omg, did you see Robin behind the military? [crying emoji]” While @Obama_Plays added: “Omg Robin please runnn” and @Sham-d3y shared: “I am gonna cry so bad.”

More fans picked up on the hint, with @AviAuthorColorado adding: “I’M GONNA CRY BRO LIKE ACTUALLY,” and @Sham-d3y expressing: “FINALLY SOMEONE SAW IT. I AM 100% SURE THAT’S THE SAD DEATH WHICH THE DUFFERS WERE TALKING ABOUT, IT WAS ROBIN ALL ALONG.”

This could be the case as episode five is titled Shock Jock, which refers to a DJ on a radio show who expresses opinions in a deliberately offensive or provocative way. At the start of season five, viewers saw Robin hosting her own show for The Squawk, which serves as a decoy for them to relay information regarding military operations to the Upside Down and the rest of the gang.

This is not the first time fans have predicted Robin’s death, as they believe Netflix had teased her demise after the unveiling of some photos for the fifth and final outing. The official Netflix Instagram account posted multiple photos showing cast members staring at an unseen threat, but one person was left out.

Robin’s absence did not go unnoticed, with one fan writing: “UM HI I BEG YOUR FINEST PARDON WHERE IS MY GIRL ROBIN AT?” Another added: “Hahaha very funny, where the HELL is Robin.”

Robin’s role in season five was pivotal as she helped Will harness his powers by making him believe in himself and not fear his authenticity. She also helped validate Will’s feelings when it came to romance, as she opened up on her relationship with Vickie Dunne (Amybeth McNulty).

Fans took to Reddit to explain how they believed Robin’s emotional speech in volume one of the final season is “SO intensely ‘this character will die’ coded.” MedievZ said: “The Duffers most definitely are not killing off the main core cast. Steve is too obvious of a death.

“Robin is the perfect character to die and get the maximum emotional impact while fitting into the story nicely and being an unexpected gutpunch. We do not see much of Robin in the remaining trailer shots.”

Elsewhere in the season five, volume two trailer, Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) was seen asking Kali (Linnea Berthelsen) to help her find and kill Venca, after the character’s epic return was unveiled in episode four. Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo) and Steve were also seen making a pact as they said: “You die, I die.”

Regardless of whether she meets her demise in the final season, Robin is set to live on through the latest Stranger Things novel – One Way or Another. The book, by TV writer and novelist Caitlin Schneiderhan, focuses on Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer) and Robin as they solve an unexplained phenomenon.

The story is set following the events of Stranger Things season four – two months since Vecna’s earthquake tore through the town. Nancy and Robin are convinced they have discovered Vecna’s next victim – fellow student Joey Taft.

Stranger Things season 5 part 2 airs on Christmas Day in the US and Boxing Day in the UK

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