Archive May 14, 2025

Retailers are already trumping Samsung’s own deal on its newest Galaxy S25 Edge mobile – here’s two retailers offering better deals with huge freebies

Earlier this week Samsung took shoppers by surprise with its newest mobile, the Galaxy S25 Edge. An model to its existing 2025 S range it is thinner, lighter, and branded as an ‘egineering feat’ by industry experts. Despite the success from the brand, we’ve found a retailer trumping its price.

Sky Mobile is beating Samsung’s price by throwing in a pair of £219 Buds3Pro for shoppers when they buy. All while offering the exact same free storage offer that Samsung has on its site.

Sky shoppers can buy the S25 Edge from £40 a month, which will tie them into a 36-month contract, with no upfront cost. And in line with a popular pre-order deal the bigger 512GB S25 Edge can be ordered for the same price as the 256GB one – with data added as an extra fee.

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This matches Samsung’s free storage offer too where the 512GB S25 Edge is on sale for £1,099 opposed to its £1,199 price, although this has since sold out at the Galaxy Store. Making Sky a fit when it comes to stock, not to mention the free Buds3 Pro earphones.

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Another retailer on our radar is Mobiles.co.uk as it offers the new Galaxy model with the same storage offer and options to get money off with trade-in, depending on the network data plan shoppers pick. Another option for consumers who’d prefer to split the cost over a few years instead of paying the total cost at once.

Another retailer is Amazon, which states the Galaxy S25 Edge will be ‘released on May 29.’ It’s also matching Samsung’s £1,099 price on the 512GB model – an option to go for now that Samsung has seemingly sold out.

Shoppers who buy the Samsung model from Sky will get the £219 accessory for £0, but there is a list of requirements to stick to. Shoppers need to purchase the model between May 13 and May 29 (the date the free storage offer ends, too) to get the buds added to their order.

This doesn’t appear in shoppers’ baskets, but Sky says it will ‘automatically appear in order confirmations’. The Buds3 Pro will be shipped out along with shoppers’ new S25 Edge handset. For shoppers buying more than one Galaxy S25 Edge, it’s worth noting that only one free accessory will be sent out per order.

Another thing to mention for Sky shoppers is its contract length, which is long at 36 months. Despite looking like a 24-month contract (in bold letters on the site) this is only the period when customers can swap their device, not when the contract ends – a feature which could catch some shoppers out.

Original S25 drops by £200 amid launch

Standard S25 drops by £200

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Launching at £1,199, the S25 Edge is certainly one of the more expensive models to buy, a lot more than the S25 starting price of £799. Which is why the brand’s previous Galaxy S25 could be of more interest.

The newest S25 Edge model’s only downside (so far) is its smaller battery, which has less oomph than the standard S25 range despite being more expensive. However, it does feature the same speedy processor.

Whether you’re planning to whip up some delicious snacks on your day at the beach or want a handy BBQ grill to take camping with you, this best-seller is sure to be just the ticket

If you’re planning an upcoming camping trip this spring and summer, you’re going to want to take a grill with you so that you can easily cook up your go-to BBQ snacks, even when you’re far from home. Though you might think this means carrying a bulky BBQ on your hike, or spending a fortune, there’s a best-selling option that’s sent Amazon shoppers into a spin.

Boasting an incredibly affordable price tag, this BBQ comes with the extra perk that it’s small, lightweight and portable, as it can easily be folded up and carried like a briefcase. And what’s more, it’s currently sporting a delightful discount.

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This portable, folding BBQ grill not only has foldable legs but is also small, weighing only 1.6 Kg, and is especially portable, ensuring you don’t have to lug around a bulky or heavy oven while you travel to your campsite. The useful folding legs are deployed to support the grill in a triangular mode, making the grill more stable and raising it above the ground. Easily fitting in bags or boots, this BBQ comes with an added handle that makes it easier to carry than other cooking options.

Made from stainless steel, this gem is rust-proof, heat-resistant, and non-deformable. The BBQ’s design prioritises health and safety and produces non-toxic smoke, so you and your loved ones can sit back and relax, enjoying a delicious meal, without any worries about spoiling the occasion.

For further ease of use, this grill doesn’t require any installation or construction. When barbecuing outside, all you need to do is put down the folding legs, and you’re free to start cooking at your leisure. There are also bracelets on both sides of the grill for easy carrying, so you can conveniently move the grill without risk of burns. The BBQ is also designed with ventilation holes at both ends of the grill so that air flow can be easily controlled, ensuring the heat is evenly distributed on the grill. And, this BBQ grill’s grids can be seamlessly removed to clean, without the need to take the whole piece apart.

Perfect for holidays, gardens, festivals or trips to the beach, this portable BBQ would normally cost a wallet-friendly price of £21.99, but is currently up for grabs for the deliciously reduced price of £18.69 thanks to this Amazon deal.

One 5-star rated who shared their experience with this BBQ beams: “We just a small family of three, we don’t need a grill the size of a house, especially with hardly any sun over here. These is compact, it can be used at home or taken on holiday, the accessories are brilliant easy to clean.”

Another happy customer shares: “This is ideal to take away on holiday. Managed a bbq for 10 people!”

And a third writes: “Time to time we do a last minute decided BBQ in our garden for dinner if we couldn’t prepare anything. This product made it easier for me as I always felt lazy to start my big party size barbecue only for 2 steaks and few meatballs. Now I just put few charcoals in this small size, and quickly grill meat, fish and even squid- problem is solved.”

If you struggle with a puffy face and eyes, especially during hay fever season, when travelling or after late nights, this new facial gadget is a must, says our beauty editor

Puffy eyes are definitely one of my beauty bugbears, and they are, I think, especially bad when I’m tried, have been on a long flight, or have hay fever flare-up. I’ve tried plenty of thing to try to help, from the best eye creams to trending injectables, but I think I’ve hit upon a smart new facial tool that really helps.

Therabody, maker of the popular muscle pummelling guns, has just launched the TheraFace Depuffing Wand, designed to decrease puffiness, sculpt the face and boost circulation. Available in two colours and priced at £125, this nifty tool delivers cold and hot temperatures to the face in minutes, giving instant results. Here’s what happened when I tried it out after a day of travelling back from holiday, when I was looking and feeling especially tired…

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First up, it’s nicely hand-sized and compact, and really easy to use: simply hold the cold button to start the cold temperatures then toggle through three intensities, and do the same with the hot button for warm temperatures. When cold, the device makes a slight whirring sound, but it’s minimal.

Then all you need to do is sweep the nozzle over the skin where it’s needed – in my case, under and around my eyes. The specially shaped tip fits neatly into all of your face’s nooks and crannies, and it feels instantly refreshing. The programs last for three minutes before flashing to indicate that you need to switch sides, then automatically turn off after six minutes, after which, I could definitely see an improvement in my eye area: it looked brighter, fresher and less tired.

Although similar results can be achieved with ice globes or a gua sha, the beauty of the TheraFace Depuffing Wand is that it never gets warm – something that I personally find annoying when I’ve used ice globes in the past – and giving optimum results for the whole treatment time.

One of advice I would give it to apply an eye cream or serum first, to avoid any dragging of the skin (I use it on top of the conductive gel after using my microcurrent face tool).

I also tried out the heat setting, focusing in particular on areas of blemishes to soothe them and attempt to draw out any gunk. While this did feel very nice, I don’t feel like there was any major benefits, and I probably wouldn’t use these warm settings very often.

TheraFace Depuffing Wand

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Is this cooling tool an essential item? No, but if you struggle with puffy eyes, hay fever symptoms, hot flashes or even migraines, this might just be a godsend this summer.

Alternatively you can buy face rollers make of actual ice for around £5 on Amazon (watch out for drips though!), and if it’s serious face sculpting at home you’re after, however, you need the ZIIP Halo. Although expensive at £379, I’ve found that it really makes an instant difference to how lifted and toned my face looks.

As Erik Fleming is sentenced in relation to the death of Friends star Matthew Perry, the Mirror takes a look at the sitcom icon’s allegedly strong feelings for his on-screen wife, Courteney Cox

The death of Matthew Perry shocked and saddened people across the globe, many of whom had felt they’d known his most famous character, Chandler Bing.

Friends icon Matthew was just 54 years old when, on October 28, 2023, he died in the hot tub of his LA home. His death was ruled as an accident from the ‘acute effects of ketamine’, and followed many years of addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Despite his difficulties, Matthew remained a source of inspiration for many and was an outspoken advocate for rehabilitation. And he never forgot the five castmates he rose to fame with as a young actor, with one member of the gang holding a particularly special place in his heart.

Now, Erik Fleming, one of the five people charged in relation to Matthew’s death, is due to be sentenced. Fleming, 54, pleaded guilty in August to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine as well as one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death. He had initially been due for sentencing on October 30, but this date was delayed.

Those who knew Matthew best will no doubt be recalling happier times with the gifted actor, remembered for his comic timing and magic onscreen chemistry with Courteney Cox, who played his onscreen wife. Poignantly, it’s been reported that Matthew’s love for Courteney were real both on and off the script.

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During their time together on the wildly popular sitcom, Matthew allegedly harboured strong feelings for Courteney, who was at that point in a relationship with her Scream co-star David Arquette. Sadly, it was reported he was never “able to get over her”.

Speaking with US Weekly in 2022, sources claimed: “Matthew’s always been in love with her. Matthew has never fully been able to get over her.” However, things remained strictly platonic between the pair, with the castmates making sure their close friendships never crossed over into romantic territory, unlike their fictional counterparts.

Opening up to Access in 2021, Matthew revealed that director Jim Burrows had implemented a “no hookup rule”. He explained: “There was a rule that we had, it was really important to the six of us, that we kept a friendship, that we were friends.”

In his 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers and the Big, Terrible Thing, Matthew spoke fondly of Courteney, who he described as “cripplingly beautiful”. Making sure to include heartfelt messages to his fellow Friends alumni, Matthew also thanked Courteney “for making America think that someone so beautiful would marry a guy like me”.

In an Instagram statement following Matthew’s passing, Courteney paid tribute to her ‘funny’ and ‘kind’ co-star, and shared one of her fondest memories of their time working together. Courteney wrote: “I am so grateful for every moment I had with you, Matty, and I miss you every day. When you work with someone as closely as I did with Matthew, there are thousands of moments I wish I could share. For now, here’s one of my favourites.”

She continued: “To give a little backstory, Chandler and Monica were supposed to have a one-night fling in London. But because of the audience’s reaction, it became the beginning of their love story. In this scene, before we started rolling, he whispered a funny line for me to say. He often did things like that. He was funny and he was kind.”

Marking a year since his death, the actress posted on Instagram, “Missing you today and always,” alongside photos of the pair. Courteney and her former husband, David, whom she married in 1999, split in October 2010, and, as of 2013, the actress has been in a relationship with Snow Patrol guitarist Johnny McDaid, whom she met through mutual friend Ed Sheeran.

Speaking with NBC’s Today programme back in October, to mark the one-year anniversary of Matthew’s death, his family spoke of how he’d hoped to marry and have children of his own – a dream that never came to fruition. His sister, Emily Morrison, poignantly stated that all her famous brother “really wanted to do was to love and be loved”.

Do you have a story to share? Email me at julia.banim@reachplc.com.

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