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Pleats are the most elegant trend for the summer and you can shop buys from £20(Image: Mirror)
This summer, a style trend that is both timeless and elegant is known as pleats. Pleats have become a major fashion gimmick thanks to designers like Issey Miyake, who famously transformed the technique with his Pleats Please collection into a sculptural art form. Previously reserved for occasionwear, tennis skorts, or school uniforms,
Pleats are everywhere this season, from floaty midi skirts to structured pants and even light summer dresses. They’re a comfortable, chic, and easy-to-wear trend that goes with pretty much everything.
They look just as cool when wearing heels and a white t-shirt and sandals to a party. The best part is… The design is not achievable with a designer budget. Starting at just £20, we’ve discovered the most flattering pleated pieces to shop.
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KAREN MILLEN
Go for a dramatic look with this chic cape co-ord(Image: Karen Millen)
Why not try out this chic cape top from Karen Millen if you want to give the pleats trend some more drama? You’ll stand out from the crowd (in the best way possible) with this vibrant red pair of pleated pants that go along with it! with this stylish matching set.
SHOP THE LOOK: Pleated Cape Sleeve Plunge Neck Woven Top, currently £71 here, and Pleated Woven Wide Leg Trousers, currently £129 here
PHASE ONE
The perfect occasionwear alternative to dresses(Image: Phase Eight)
With its exclusive in-house print and luxe pleating, this halterneck top from Phase Eight is a standout piece. This versatile look is suitable for any occasion, whether it be worn as a set or as a pair of pants for a summer event.
Ember Floral Top costs £75 here, and Ember Event Trouser costs £110 here. SHOP THE LOOK:
JOANNA HOPE
Add some colour to your summer wardrobe(Image: Joanna Hope/ J D Williams)
This Joanna Hope statement maxi adds a pop of color to your summer wardrobe. The detachable belt cinches the silhouette for a flattering shape while the elasticated waist ensures a comfortable fit. It’s the ideal length for weddings, black-tie events, or summer parties because of its stylish maxi length.
JD Williams’ Ombre Pleated Dress SHOP THE LOOK, 145 pounds, is available here.
MONSOON
Combine pleats and boho chic in one with this Monsoon maxi (Image: Monsoon)
This airy maxi dress, which Sienna Miller wore, perfectly complements the current boho trend and features delicate floral designs. This dress is perfect for summer weddings, brunches, and garden parties because it is both simple and eye-catching. Just put on a pair of platform heels, and you’re good to go.
The Selene Floral Long Sleeve Maxi Dress in ivory retails for £85.
H&M
These crinkled trousers have a relaxed, laid-back fit (Image: H&M)
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These H&, M pants, which are made of a stylish crinkled weave, have an elasticated waist for a comfortable fit, two handy side pockets, and an unfinished edge at the hems for a cool-girl, laid-back vibe. For quick dressing up in the warm weather, pair them with sandals and a linen shirt.
Roxanne Hoyle, best known as LadBaby Mum, spoke to the Mirror about her life’s impact as a child with a learning disability.
Roxanne Hoyle spoke to the Mirror about being dyslexic and parenting recently(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Roxanne Hoyle, better known as LadBaby Mum, has shared that she has a determination to succeed after having felt “embarrassed” over a learning difficulty that led to teachers writing her off at school. Now a best-selling author, she wants to inspire others and raise awareness over dyslexia.
The content creator, 41, rose to fame with her husband Mark Hoyle, 38, known as LadBaby, on social media, before taking the charts by storm with five Christmas Number 1 singles. The couple, who have a nine-year-old and a seven-year-old, have also released several children’s books together.
Over the years, fans have been given insights into their lives, with both Roxanne and Mark having previously spoken about being dyslexic. The NHS suggests that up to 1 in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of dyslexia, described as a “learning difficulty” that primarily affects reading, writing and spelling. It adds that intelligence isn’t affected.
Ahead of releasing their latest book, Greg the Sausage Roll: Dinosaur Adventure, Roxanne recently spoke to the Mirror about her experience with dyslexia. She opened up about her time at school and life now as a neurodiverse parent.
She described herself as “lucky” for having supportive parents, but said it was “confusing” and “very challenging” in light of the impact she had as a child. She said that they were “very positive” and considered it “a gift”.
Roxanne recalled that they “didn’t kind of pay attention to what other people said.” They tried to challenge me, but they succeeded… I never felt like I was different. In some areas, all I was encouraged in was. Very early on. Like, my sister was very academic, but I was very creative, so my parents kind of both embraced us”.
LadBaby Mum, Roxanne Hoyle, has opened up about her diagnosis of dyslexia.
She continued, “I recall it being very difficult at school, like never fully comprehend, never fully read, never fully supported, or even people not understanding how to support me.” […] Nobody was kind of educated about it. Nobody, in my opinion, was. I wasn’t even very aware of it until much later when I started working.
Roxanne said that growing up she learned through song, visuals and movements. She gave an example of her efforts, saying, “My dad wants to play the guitar in the solar systems to basically pass an exam.”
She said, “I knew how to get information into me once I had a way or I knew my type of dyslexia.” Roxanne, who said that understanding ways that you retain information is life-changing, added: “Once I knew song or movement can trigger my memory, then my exams… I mean, I just went through my GCSEs and received A*s and Cs, and my teachers have to say that because she can’t retain anything, she won’t pass.
Given that she has since achieved success, including as an author, she responded, “It’s very overwhelming because I think back when I was younger you’re told… and it’s their fault, but you’re told it’s this way and it has to be done a certain way.” I was told I would never be an author”. I mean, let’s be honest with you, I never imagined I’d become one. Because words on a page make me want to cry, I never had a dream of being one.
Roxanne, who’s released a number of books with Mark, went on to discuss how she works on the material. We don’t have to type in a room, she said. We draw and voice-record everything. She said: “You don’t have to do it the way that it’s set on paper and been set for years”.
She also praised Puffin as a producer for recording the subsequent audiobooks. She stated, “They print the entire book on yellow acetate for me so that I can read it more quickly and with support.”
She’s become a best-selling author with her husband Mark Hoyle in recent years, which has proved ‘overwhelming’ given her experience at school(Image: Rob Smalley)
Roxanne said that many children have found their books to be “really inspiring,” adding that “it’s quite something that inspires them because back when I was younger, I wouldn’t even say that I was dyslexic out loud because people looked at you differently, talked to you differently, or talked to you like you didn’t understand anything.” And that is completely false!”
When asked if the way those with dyslexia are perceived and treated has given her determination to thrive, she said: “Yeah, I feel like I am driven to achieve or to just… For people with neurodiverse brains, I want to promote things. I want to “place” the spark, the fire, and the joy in the air.” She added: “You have to have a fire with this because y’know otherwise what’s the point? You must continue to advance.
She urged others to “embrace” the condition like she has. She told us recently: “A lot of successful people are dyslexic and you can identify things in the world that aren’t necessarily there for a neurotypical brain”.
Roxanne said, “It can be a gift, but I think it’s very difficult when you’re living it.” Anyone who has gone through the neurodiverse experience would say it’s challenging. She said: “You just have to constantly educate people, challenge people, prove your worth, when realistically like why”?
She stated that using her platform, she makes every effort to raise awareness. She continued, “I try to inspire, to demonstrate that it’s okay to laugh, to joke, to be creative, through video, books, or to be creative, whatever it is.” I do my best”.
Roxanne admitted to having some issues with homework at times while talking about parenting. She said she enjoys being a part of her son’s education. She continued, “I’m not embarrassed of it any more. I’ll go ‘ I’m really sorry, mummy doesn’t know that one, maybe let’s work it out together’. And it turns out to be a lot of fun for us.
Content creator Roxanne told the Mirror that she’s ‘driven to achieve’ and wants to inspire others(Image: Rob Smalley)
Addressing reading to her own kids and at events for young fans, she stressed the importance of showing that its “alright to go wrong”. She said, “If you go wrong, it’s gonna be okay because you’ll get it right eventually,” and I think it’s really important to show those errors so that younger children can see that nothing wrongs them.” And you can handle it.
In the interview earlier this month, Roxanne also spoke about navigating the summer holidays, saying that there’s “a lot of pressure” on parents nowadays to keep their kids entertained. She said, “It’s acceptable for them to be bored.” They may experience downtime and refrain from doing anything.
“Six weeks is a very long time, especially for neurodiverse parents who can’t always y’know cater to needs and routines”, she said, adding: “Don’t be so hard on yourself”. She continued, “Sometimes kids just really enjoy just simple things like a picnic tea,” giving some parenting advice for other parents.
She said that ‘brain breaks,’ which are videos on platforms like YouTube that “get kids moving,” are “one of the best things” to give her the chance to do housework. And she said that the videos are available with popular characters in.
And Roxanne provided advice for parents of children with dyslexia over reading. It included recommending that they consider coloured overlays. She said: “I have yellow acetate over my words and it just stops it … calms the page down and lets you focus.” She also promoted apps like Nessy and DoodleSpell.
She also shared her excitement of her upcoming book, Greg the Sausage Roll: Dinosaur Adventure – Greg the Sausage Roll, which is set to be published next month. It follows the titular character, Greg, in a prehistoric world and Roxanne described it as a “very special book” ahead of its release.
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The 28th August 2025 publication of Mark and Roxanne Hoyle’s Greg the Sausage Roll (Penguin Random House Children’s UK, paperback, £7.99) is
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We look back at the premature end to the Bodyguard actress’ life after selling more than 170 million albums and winning six Grammys.
The star was found with multiple drugs in her system(Image: Getty Images)
Whitney Houston was once the dazzling star of pop music, but her life was in ruins.
The How Will I Know singer was just 48 when she died, after battling drug addiction for decades. Despite entering rehab on numerous occasions, Whitney had been unable to break free from the addictive substances that shaped her life.
Shockingly, the star earned £76 million over the years but by the time of her death in 2012, her fortune was all gone. We take a look back at the final days that marked a tragic end to Whitney’s once glittering career…
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Whitney and Kevin Costner proved an irresistible combination in The Bodyguard(Image: Daily Record)
The singer from New Jersey was unmatched in her ability, but after marrying Bobby Brown in 1992, her drug use grew even more severe. The same year, Whitney made her big-hitting debut with The Bodyguard.
She admitted to spending seven months in her pyjamas, sitting on the sofa, and taking crack cocaine, “after The Bodyguard it started getting heavy – cocaine, marijuana.” You are residing with the same person as them while you are seated next to them, and you haven’t said a word in a week. And you simply sit there watching TV. That’s awful, she said.
I had completely forgotten about that life when I stopped thinking about singing. By that point, I was running out of money.
In 2004, Whitney failed again the following year after only five days of rehab. She admitted to Oprah that she was drug-free in 2010, but that year she canceled a number of her planned gigs in the UK and America due to ill health.
By 2011 Whitney was recovering from surgery, and she was scheduled to perform a comeback at the Grammys in Los Angeles a few days prior to the ceremony. Whitney reportedly appeared “dishevelled” and “erratic,” and was spotted waving her arms around while navigating the Beverly Hilton hotel while donning wet hair.
The troubled star looks dishevelled in court for her husband’s court appearance in 2002(Image: Getty Images)
The singer made her final public appearance on February 9th, when she sang Jesus Loves Me while Kelly Price was playing the song. She had her daughter Bobbi and her family at the hotel for breakfast on July 11; according to sources, she later retired to Suite 434 and took some Xanax before Clive Davis’ party, which she was scheduled to attend that evening.
After nights of heavy drinking, a source told Radar Online, “She frequently took anti-anxiety medications to help her sleep.” She also used them to ease her nerves before big events.
Whitney apparently then called her cousin, singer Dionne Warwick, to discuss seating arrangements for the evening, followed by another call from her mother, gospel singer Cissy Houston, who the magazine described as “joy and upbeat.”
She is said to have told her assistant that she had a sore throat and was going to take a bath before the pre-Grammys bash.
The troubled actress then reportedly demanded more room service and a burger and fries while taking a bath. Along with a gravy boat of olive oil, she brought a turkey sandwich and some jalapeno peppers into the bathroom to presumably make her skin softer.
The singer’s daughter died in the same way just three years after her mother(Image: Getty Images)
Her bodyguards, according to the report, audibly audible her singing in the bathtub. However, they realized she had been quiet for some time just before 3 p.m.
When one guard knocked on the door and found Whitney face down in the bathtub, there was no response. Therefore, he opened the door and discovered her. The iconic singer was declared dead at the scene by paramedics who attempted to perform CPR.
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According to toxicology reports, Whitney’s system contained a mixture of cocaine, cannabis, Xanax, Benadryl, and Flexeril. The Bodyguard actress’s autopsy revealed that her heart condition had advanced to the point where it was 60% blocked in one artery.
Whitney’s death was described as an accidental drowning brought on by heart disease and cocaine use. Her daughter Bobbi Kristina and Brown both had similar experiences just three years later, historically speaking. After consuming drugs and alcohol, Bobbi was just 22 when she was discovered unconscious in a bathtub at home.
Geezer Butler, the bassist for Black Sabbath, recalls the special moment he and Ozzy Osbourne shared on stage just before he passed away, but he claims he wishes he had spent more time with him.
Ozzy Osbourne performed to 40,000 people at Villa Park just weeks before his death(Image: PA)
Having secured 57 years of friendship and a career that spanned decades, it’s no wonder the bassist of Black Sabbath jumped at the chance to perform in his hometown with his former bandmates including Ozzy Osbourne. But Geezer Butler has revealed that he was taken aback by the fragility of the lead singer when he turned up to rehearsals ahead of their hugely anticipated show.
And sadly, it was their last performance as a whole band following Ozzy’s passing earlier this month.
Geezer said in a first-person interview with The Times, “I wasn’t prepared to see how frail he was,” despite knowing that he wasn’t in good health. Two helpers and a nurse helped him into the rehearsal area, and he was using a cane because he was Ozzy and had a black, gold- and precious stone cane on it.
Ozzy remained much more subdued than in previous years, saying very little and sat in his chair when it was his turn to sing.
Geezer Butler with his bandmates including Ozzy Osbourne(Image: PA)
However, Black Sabbath continued to practice and play until a few weeks prior when they were ready to welcome their adoring fans and give them a performance to remember.
Ozzy and Geezer’s friendship extended beyond that which Geezer recalls, when his son was born with a heart defect, when he kept in touch with him every day to check on him and check how he was doing.
Black Sabbath had always given their audiences a group hug before playing a show in order to express their gratitude for their support and loyalty.
All of that however had changed with Ozzy’s inability to carry on with their customs in their final performance.
Ozzy Osbourne performed to 40,000 people at Villa Park just weeks before his death(Image: Mirrorpix)
“And so to the final concert,” Geezer said. The finale of that show was the most bizarre. We would typically give the audience a bow and a hug each other. However, we didn’t consider that Ozzy was sitting on his throne.
What do we do, he continued? Tony waved his hand to me and gave him a cake, but it was such an odd feeling to end our story in that manner.
Geezer expressed regret over what would have been Ozzy’s final performance, saying that he still wished he had spent more time with his former flame backstage.
He continued, “Wishes are now redundant, but I wish I could have spent more time with Ozzy backstage.” As Ozzy once said, “Wish in one hand and sh** in the other, and see which comes first.”
Geezer said, “I am so privileged to have spent most of my life with him,” before closing his tribute to Ozzy. How can I sum up 57 incredible years of friendship in a few words, despite the fact that there are millions of things I could write about? It has been a wild ride, God bless, Oz! I adore you.
Just a few weeks after his performance at Villa Park, where 40, 000 of his fans were present, Ozzy passed away.
He had Parkinson’s disease and was 76 years old when his tragic death occurred.
He said, “I don’t know what to say, man, I’ve been laid up for like six years,” as he once said to the audience.
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He continued, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you have no idea how I feel.”
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According to manager David Moyes, Everton have made an offer for Bayern Munich’s teenage defender Adam Aznou, but the club still needs six more signings before the transfer window closes.
Everton badly suffered at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday due to Jarrod Branthwaite and James Tarkowski’s injury-related absences, conceding three goals in the second half against Bournemouth.
It only strengthened a statement made by Moyes on Friday at a New York event that he said he needed “nine or ten” new signings.
Moyes said he felt his assessment was appropriate after the Bournemouth defeat, which came after Blackburn Rovers’ loss to Championship side last week.
He said, “Well, we’ve signed three, so we’re still in the need of maybe five or six players,” “Well, we’ve signed three.” That’s what we need to try to accomplish.
Never have I experienced one of these situations. I’ve had to sign numerous players in one window in the past, but never that much.
The Toffees have signed French striker Thierno Barry for £27 million, made permanent midfielder Carlos Alcaraz’s loan move, and signed goalkeeper Mark Travers.
However, their contracts have since expired, resulting in the departure of five senior players, including Mali midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure and striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
This summer, Branthwaite is one of Moyes’ four signings of new contracts.
Behind the scenes, he said, “We’re working really hard to get things done.”
After leaving Barcelona, the city where he was born, Aznou, a Moroccan international, left and joined Bayern’s academy as a 16-year-old.
The left-back has made four appearances for Bayern while the Spanish side Real Valladolid went on loan for the second half of last season.
Moyes acknowledged that a deal had been made, but warned against believing the 19-year-old would make a significant impact on his team.
As Manchester United opened their US pre-season tour with a 2-1 victory over West Ham at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Bruno Fernandes underlined his significance by scoring twice.
Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, United’s top attacking players, have been spending more than £120 million this summer, but Alphonse Areola, the Hammers goalkeeper, punished two errors by United.
Fernandes added his second shortly after half-time from outside the box after the fifth minute.
In injury time, West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen was denied by United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir after Jarrod Bowen made an excellent save in the 63rd minute, but Ruben Amorim’s side won the first game of the four-team Premier League Summer Series.
This season, “Leader” Fernandes will need “more assistance.”
Fernandes was dropped further this season by Amorim on Friday, rather than putting him in one of his two system-critical top 10 roles.
Maybe we should stop paying too much attention to the head coach, who chose Fernandes to play at left-back alongside Cunha because £65 million newcomer Bryan Mbeumo isn’t currently deemed fit to play.
Fernandes’ search for the ball in space and his subsequent attempt at something novel were all characterized by familiarity.
However, Fernandes found the net after Areola fouled Ayden Heaven on another of those nights, which gave United a number of chances.
Another Areola error saw the keeper’s poor pass be intercepted by Kobbie Mainoo. A shot was found by Fernandes, who lofted it into the far corner.
Fernandes’ contributions to the game exceeded his goals. Rasmus Hojlund had already played in the opening minute when he jumped on the ball, showing good strength as he squatted shoulder-to-shoulder with Hammers defender Max Killman before rattling the post with his shot.
Fans will be thankful that the Portuguese midfielder, who won the club’s player of the year, rejected a sizable offer from the Saudi Pro-League club early in the summer.
After the game, Amorin praised Fernandes for being a “leader, not just on the field, but also off it,” and said the 30-year-old “will have more help this season.”
As United finished 15th in the league and advanced to the Europa League final last season, Fernandes scored 19 goals and added 19 assists in 57 games.
When asked about Fernandes’ significance for the team, Amorim responded, “You can see it with the goals and assists. However, that’s not all.
I believe that more players will now be able to help him lead the group, which is a good thing.
He occasionally becomes irritable and loses some of his job’s focus. Sometimes, he finds it difficult to do so because he wants to assist the teammates so much. Bruno has to wait for the ball while they have to do their jobs, for instance.
We miss Bruno close to the box, he continued, “Last year, I felt like I pushed him back to have more possession in the build-up.”
De Ligt is ahead of Maguire, right?
After being replaced by all but goalkeeper Bayindir after 65 minutes, Amorim wanted to play down suggestions that his starting lineup would be the 11 that would face Arsenal at Old Trafford in the Premier League opener on August 17th.
However, it seems as though Amorim wants quick, mobile players to fill the defensive void. De Ligt occupied the middle berth throughout the first half and beyond. He was then replaced by Maguire.
Connections must still be made.
Graham Potter, manager of West Ham, thought his side had a weak beginning before developing.
They owe Bowen a sizable sum. His understanding of the game and ability to identify openings are impressive.
However, his goal also exposed a lack of communication among Manchester United players.
Left-sided central defender Heaven was too close to De Ligt in the defensive line, wing-back Patrick Dorgu was too far forward, and neither Mainoo nor Toby Collyer addressed the growing threat from midfield as Tomas Soucek charged deep into their half.
Bowen was then able to take Soucek’s pass and fire a shot across Bayindir into the net while pulling wide.
What comes next?
On Thursday (30:30 BST), United travel to Soldier Field to face Bournemouth, where Mbeumo will make his debut.
Everton defeated Bournemouth 3-0 in the previous Summer Series game held on Saturday at the MetLife.
