Sainsbury’s Tu is selling a classy pair of William Morris print wellies for £17.60, down from £22, but this clever deal stacking hack can get you them for under £2
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Shoppers have rated the wellies highly on Tu’s site(Image: Tu)
Whether it’s for brisk, winter strolls through muddy fields or a bit of gardening, a dependable pair of wellies is essential for the UK’s chillier months. One place shoppers might not consider is Tu, Sainsbury’s clothing brand, which is currently offering a charming pair of Morris & Co. navy pimpernel print wellies for just £17.60, reduced from £22.
However, clever shoppers have discovered a way to get them for almost nothing. By signing up to TopCashback using this link, you can snag the Tu x Morris & Co. pimpernel wellies for only £1.87 after cashback, thanks to a £15 welcome reward.
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Existing TopCashback customers can also enjoy a small discount, with the wellies costing £16.87 after cashback. Standing out from the typical plain green or black, these wellies are adorned with an all-over Pimpernel print, a complex floral design crafted by renowned artist and writer William Morris in 1876.
This navy version of the pattern layers its delicate namesake flowers with swirling blue foliage and pale ruffled poppies for a stunning heritage look in signature Morris style. The wellies end around halfway up the shin, offering plenty of protection from long, wet grass or deeper puddles.
They also feature an adjustable buckle detail at the top, allowing wearers to adjust the fit, and available sizes range from 4 to 7 – sizes 3 and 8 are currently sold out.
For those seeking a classic and understated look, Next offers Pavers black warm lined wellies for £30. These boots echo the design of traditional riding boots, featuring a matte black finish, buckle detail, and a raised heel.
For shoppers with a larger budget, M&S stocks shearling insulated short Wellington boots from Hunter, a brand practically synonymous with wellies, priced at £105. These boots are perfect for chillier days with their cosy lining, while the textured sole provides extra grip on slippery surfaces, reports the Express.
Returning to the Tu x Morris & Co. wellies, one customer left a glowing review on the Sainsbury’s website, stating: “These wellies are really good quality with a lovely print on them.”
Others took to Trustpilot to express their opinions on the retailer, with one reviewer saying as part of a longer review: “I love supermarket clothes. I think supermarkets are really nailing trends with pretty decent quality and great prices!”.
Another customer shared their positive experience: “Delighted with the recent order, it came really quickly and on time. The ordering process was very easy too.”
However, one shopper expressed disappointment, commenting: “Good discount on a promo offer, however I was not able to exchange for a bigger size in-store as I bought online. I was told I need to refund and then buy again, meaning I would miss out on the discount I originally got.”
Others praised the delivery speed to their local Sainsbury’s, with one customer stating: “Easy to order, and collection in-store was simple. Only negative was that it was several days before it was available to collect.”
Here’s how you can snag the Morris & Co wellies from Tu for a mere £1.87:
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Sign up at TopCashback for free via this link.
Once logged in, search for Tu and click through.
Shop and checkout as usual.
The cashback will be tracked to the TopCashback ‘Earnings’ page within seven days of purchase.
As Bonnie Blue’s Bali saga continues, two experts have weighed in on the controversial adult star’s holiday from hell, warning she is now ‘losing control’
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Bonnie appeared in court today(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Bonnie Blue’s fate has finally been sealed after her Bali ‘Bang Bus’ tour landed her in a jail cell – and now the true motive behind her troubling trip has been revealed.
Although she was released from jail following her arrest on suspicion of breaking ‘morality’ laws in Bali, Bonnie had her passport seized and today appeared in court over the purchase of her blue ‘Bang Bus’ truck, due to its lack of vehicle registration.
Just minutes before officials ruled she would be deported over the saga, she allegedly quipped to the press pack outside court: “Usually I have other things in my face.”
Bonnie is allegedly set due to be deported on Friday night after a court issued her with a £9 fine after breaching traffic laws and ordered her to leave the country within 48 hours by immigration officials
The controversial star has allegedly been ‘blacklisted’ from returning for at least a decade, and while many Brits would be alarmed to find themselves facing punishment overseas, Bonnie, who is known for performing extreme sex stunts, appears to have taken a more light-hearted approach.
The 26-year-old could be seen grinning in photos following her arrest, and was even heard making jokes about subscribing to her content, despite having just been faced with potentially grave prison time. And it’s believed this startling reaction could all be part of her continuous ploy to generate outrage.
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Criminologist Alex Iszatt told the Mirror: “Bonnie Blue’s operation thrives on a simple, relentless formula: all attention is fuel. Each public complaint, news cycle, and social media debate actively amplifies he brand. Even legal issues are repurposed as promotional material, whether deflecting accountability or, as in Bali, directly instructing an audience to ‘subscribe and find out’.”
“Her quip that ‘people are so stupid’ is less a boast than a diagnosis of her method; she understands that public fascination and outrage are two sides of the same coin in the real-life soap opera she scripts, and she has proven clever enough to dance along the line of the law without decisively crossing it.”
Meanwhile, offering her personal branding expertise, PR to the stars, Mayah Riaz told us: “From a PR point of view, Bonnie’s decision to take her brand of shock content to Bali feels like someone playing with fireworks and acting surprised when they go off.
“She knows exactly what she is doing. Bali’s strict laws are no secret, which is why this looks less like an accident and more like calculated chaos. For someone whose entire career is built on outrage, the risk was part of the performance. In her world, scandal is not a setback; she uses it as a sales tool.”
Last Thursday (December 4), Nottinghamshire-born Bonnie, real name Tia Billinger, was hauled into custody in Bali on suspicion of breaking strict ‘morality’ laws, alongside 17 male tourists from Australia and the UK, between the ages of 19 and 40. This came after locals told police that she’d hired a truck to travel around the island, with the intention of filming explicit content with “barely legal” students.
Bonnie, who infamously claims to have slept with more than 1,000 men in a 12-hour period, has repeatedly faced fierce criticism for boasting about having sex with university students, leading some to brand her a “predator”.
She was previously banned from Australia following her ‘Schoolies’ campaign, which saw her target newly graduated 18-year-old boys in Australia, enjoying a week of partying after graduating from school. She is also now banned from Fiji.
After landing in Bali, Bonnie, who has long used ‘rage bait’ as a promotional tactic, took to social media, writing: “Hey boys, those that are going to Schoolies and to those who are barely legal, cannot wait to meet you and I’m in Bali, so you know exactly what that means.”
It was alleged that Bonnie had sourced a van locally as part of her ‘Bang Bus’ campaign, hoping to attract the Australian students, celebrating their graduations on the picturesque holiday island. Speaking anonymously with Aussie outlet News.com.au, one local revealed that Bali police initially couldn’t “comprehend” what they were being told when they were informed about Bonnie’s antics.
They said: “The business community doesn’t want it, the expat community doesn’t want it, and the local community can’t even comprehend it. We don’t want Bonnie Blue’s Gang Bang from Bali being posted and shared around the world.”
These recent allegations could have had serious consequences for Bonnie. As a Muslim-majority country, Indonesia enforces very strict legislation on the distribution, production or public display of adult content, and the star was potentially facing up to 15 years’ imprisonment and a fine of about £270,000 if convicted of pornography offences.
Warning that Bonnie’s confident approach could well still backfire, Alex noted: “Bali was a perfect stage for this performance. While Indonesia enforces some of the world’s strictest laws, Bali itself is a notorious tourist enclave with a thriving underground scene, offering both willing participants.
“The resulting national outrage was precisely the intended effect, and her only ‘crimes’ were administrative: insurance and traffic violations for the bus, and a visa misuse allegation. Police reported finding no pornography, suggesting a deliberate strategy of plausible deniability. Although there may be a flaw in her approach, as the Indonesian state isn’t her usual audience, and it could very well impose definitive consequences just to make a point.”
Similarly, PR guru Mayah remarked that Bonnie could well be in danger of “losing control” over her own narrative, as she navigates unfamiliar territory. According to Mayah: “What makes this situation different is that she is not in control of the narrative like she normally is. Local authorities are. Once a performer like her loses control of the story, the shock factor starts to look less clever and more dangerous. This is a reminder that rage bait might get clicks, but it cannot outrun the law.”
Following the arrests, law enforcement discovered various items in Bonnie’s rented studio in Badung, including several cameras, 19 outfits labelled ‘School Bonnie Blue’, lubricant, a box of condoms, flash drives, and two sheets of Viagra pills – some used. They also found her ‘Bang Bus’ van alongside the ownership certificate.
However, it was subsequently confirmed that officials found no evidence of pornographic content, meaning Bonnie and three other men have escaped serious convictions. Aiptu Ni Nyoman Ayu Inastuti, Acting Head of the Public Relations Sub-Division of the Badung Police, said: “When they were raided, they were making collab content about a game where the winner would sleep with Bonnie Blue. No pornographic activities or acts have been found in the collaborative content.”
It’s been reported that 14 out of the 17 tourists who were arrested were released without charge, while Bonnie and three other men remained under investigation. These four remaining arrestees were eventually freed, but first faced two days of questioning by immigration, during which time their passports were seized.
On Wednesday, December 10, while entering the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Jimbaran, south of Kuta, Bonnie was quizzed as to whether she intended to make more explicit content during her time in Bali. Apparently untroubled by her brush with the law, Bonnie teasingly responded: “Subscribe and you’ll find out.” However, when pressed about whether she would soon be flying home, the divisive content creator remained schtum.
As explained by Alex, this sort of behaviour is all an exercise in myth-making on Bonnie’s part. She said: “Her reaction in custody shows who she is; her brand. The smiling mugshot and jokes about subscriptions were not signs of defiance but evidence of the entire legal process being treated as raw content. Her existence is built on rage bait; she knows precisely what provokes complaint, and each complaint extends her reach. Thus, the arrest provided powerful imagery to repurpose, and the deportation will be curated into the next chapter of her personal myth.”
Mayah too agrees that Bonnie is “trying to turn a courtroom into a content studio”, telling us: “The grinning photos and jokes about subscribing to her content while facing possible prison time are classic Bonnie. It is the same formula she always uses: turn every serious moment into a spectacle and keep the spotlight glued on her.”
However, even though she’s dodged a lengthy prison sentence, there could be further tribulations in store for Bonnie. At a press conference held yesterday (Thursday, December 11), outside the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Immigration chief Heru Winarko confirmed Bonnie had breached her travel visa privileges and would therefore be deported, reports Australia’s Daily Telegraph.
Mr Winarko stated: “They have misused the visa they have to make content in Bali. They will be black-listed from entering Indonesia for at least 10 years (that) could be extended. Once police has finished with the investigation, after that we will deport them and put them (on) the blacklist.” During this same conference, as reported by local publication detikBali, Badung Police told members of the press that Bonnie and the three other men are now facing trial over the purchase of her blue “Bang bus”, which allegedly doesn’t have vehicle registration.
The adult star has built a career on courting controversy, but could these latest alleged escapades be a step too far, even for her? Considering the impact this could have on her platform going forward, Mayah mused: “Will this boost her career? In the short term, I would say yes it would. This is because controversy is her currency. But long-term, this is the kind of international incident that can stain a brand permanently. There is a fine line between being provocative and being reckless, and she is sprinting over it.”
Meanwhile, Alex has issued a stark warning, as Bonnie reaches a new “frontier”: “The question becomes what next? Escalation is the backbone of her brand. After orchestrating a confrontation with a strict foreign legal system, facing arrest, detention, and potential prison, the logic of her model demands a higher-stakes spectacle. She is approaching a frontier where the consequences may be of a severity that cannot be spun into content, where the material world finally and decisively overwhelms the narrative.”
Shedding light on Bonnie’s “strategy”, Alex also picked up on what she describes as “a complex and reinforced behavioural pattern”. Alex continued: “What she calls empowerment is a flawed interpretation, shaped by a history where shock was reinforced giving her the attention and excitement she craved, and to get more she needed to escalate. She presents narcissistic tendencies such as grandiosity, narrative control and a habitual dismissal of consequences.
“Whether she experiences sexual enjoyment in a traditional sense is almost irrelevant because her behaviour suggests she is far more invested in the power and control that comes from using sex as a public spectacle. For her, the psychological thrill lies in the reaction it produces and the way that reaction keeps her at the centre of the frame.”
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The Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen has revealed for the first time the true toll of her split from husband Clive that saw them both fearing for her life.
In a new interview Amanda recalls her darkest days after the pair called time on their marriage after 22 years. Amanda, who is mum to their nine children, reveals she suffered an eating disorder from which she is only now emerging.
Amanda says the disorder was part of a ‘cataclysmic’ breakdown she endured after splitting with Clive and embarking on a new short-lived new relationship with web designer Rob Davies, 72.
‘I just shut down.” Amanda tells the Daily Mail. “Physical and mental health are intertwined and anxiety, depression, paranoia, agoraphobia and an eating disorder were all smooshed into one.’
Amanda said she always had issues with food and eating – which was amplified by her nine pregnancies.
“The children witnessed it all. It has taught them resilience. It’s a weird sort of double life. You have moments of extreme strength, of feeling belligerent and spiky, then times when you feel the rug has been pulled from under you.
“I was back and forth to the hospital, to the doctors; it was a critical time and we were also doing the renovation at Anty John’s [the property that features in Our Farm Next Door].”
Clive said there were nights he feared he would not see Amanda the next morning.
Amanda says: “One Valentine’s night I went outside in the dark and something happened in my throat and I was throwing up blood. It was awful. The eating disorder has always bubbled up beneath the surface but I never imagined it would happen to that degree. Clive, in his basic, simplistic way said: “Why don’t you just eat summat?” There were a couple of times when I went out gathering [sheep] and I just flaked out. They had to come and get me.”
Amanda said it was a comfort to know that Clive would always have her back despite their separation.
“We can split up, shout the farm down, but we’ll always be there for each other,” said Clive.
Taylor Swift has emotionally opened up about the “violent” and “scary” Southport attack last year, breaking down in tears as she spoke about the tragic deaths. In July last year, three young girls were killed and ten children injured Axel Rudakubana, 17, attacked a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in Southport, Merseyside in a mass stabbing spree.
Bebe King, six and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, died at the scene from their injuries, while Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, died in hospital the following day. Rudakubana was sentenced to life in prison for their murders with judge Mr Justice Goose calling it “the most extreme, shocking and exceptionally serious crime”.
Speaking about the incident in her new documentary, End of an Era, Taylor said: “We’ve had a series of violent, scary things happen to the tour like we dodged a massacre situation and so I’ve just been all over the place.
Taylor became upset as she spoke about the horrific killings
“There was this horrible attack at a Taylor Swift themed dance party and it was little kids,” she said, as she became upset. Through tears, she whispered: “I have a hard time explaining it.”
Still crying, Taylor spoke about meeting the families of the victims at one of her upcoming gigs. “I’m gonna meet some of these families tonight and put on a pop concert, you know? I’m gonna be fine because when I meet them, I’m not gonna do this I swear to god. I’m gonna be smiling.
“So any of this gets out of the way, before you ever go on stage, you lock it off. Three and a half hours, they don’t have to worry about you.
“It’s like you’re a pilot flying the plane and if you were like, ‘There’s turbulence up again, I’m don’t know if we’re actually going to land in Dallas. I’m going to try hard but I don’t know if I can actually land in this turbulence.’ Everyone on the plane is going to freak out. You have to have a calm, collected tone.”
Rudakubana murdered Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, Bebe King, six, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine ( PA)
Taylor was midway through her record-breaking Eras tour when the attack happened, with the pop star releasing a statement on social media the day after. “The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously and I’m just completely in shock,” she wrote.
“The loss of life and innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families, and first responders. These were just little kids at a dance class.
“I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.”
The documentary marks the first time that Taylor has spoken about the horrific incident on camera.
Taylor Swift: End of an Era follows the American pop star as she embarks on her international tour, which began in March 2023 and ended in December the following year.
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Snap up £74 worth of makeup best sellers from Estee Lauder with more than 50% off with a gift set that would make a great Christmas present or stocking filler for beauty lovers
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The set contains Estee Lauder’s Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Mascara(Image: LookFantastic)
It’s a well-known fact that gift sets are a great way to save money on beauty best-sellers, and that makes them perfect for giving as Christmas gifts. And now you’ll be able to give beauty lovers several of their favourite makeup items from Estee Lauder for considerably less.
At LookFantastic, the Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Set 3 Piece has a total value of £74, with three different eye makeup products inside. And although it usually comes with an already-discounted price tag of £39.50, the beauty retailer has slashed it even further, bringing the price down to £31.60.
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That means not only do you get the complete Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Set for more than 50% less than it’s worth, but you’ll also be getting all three items for less than the cost of just one item inside. The set contains both a full-size and travel-size Sumptuous ExtremeLash Multiplying Volume Mascara, and the long-lasting Double Wear Infinite Waterproof Eyeliner, which can be used together to give your eyes bold definition for any occasion.
The full-size Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Mascara is worth £32 on its own, which means you’ll get everything in the set for less than the price of just buying the mascara on its own. One M&S shopper said of the mascara: “The best mascara ever! I have been using Sumptuous Extreme for about 12-13 years. I have tried hundreds of mascaras through all of my years, and there is not one that comes close.”
They added: “I have very small lashes, and I only need to apply this mascara 2 times for beautiful lashes! I always buy the waterproof, because my eyes water sometimes. I swear by this mascara, and Estee Lauder! You will NOT need any other mascara!”
The Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Set currently only has one review, but it’s a glowing five star one saying: “Great mascara and I’ve tried loads. The set is great value. Highly recommend.”
The Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Set is ideal for this time of year, helping create glamorous, smokey and sultry eye makeup looks in an instant. Just line your eyes with the Double Wear Infinite Waterproof Eyeliner, which can be left as a crisp line or blended and smudged before setting, then apply the mascara for a false lash effect.
For a more complete makeup look, the YSL Gift Set is also on sale at Boots, down from £36 to £28.80, and contains a trio of beauty products including a mascara, eyeliner and lipstick. The Sephora Favourites Holiday Gift Set on the other hand is £49, and contains all the lip products your pout could need from glosses and oils to lipsticks and tints.
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Or you could head over to Cult Beauty, where The Ultimate Holiday Edit, which is worth over £270, has been reduced to just £49. It contains brands like Medik8, Benefit and Laneige to help get your face and skin primed and ready for the festive season.
Bill Nighy is known for appearing in numerous widely celebrated stage, television, and film roles. However, you may not know about the iconic TV role he turned down and the reason behind it
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Bill Nighy is one of Britain’s most beloved actors (Image: Getty Images for BFI)
Bill Nighy is one of Britain’s most beloved actors, known for his distinctive voice, understated delivery, and ability to move seamlessly between comedy, drama, and genre films. His career spans stage, television, and film, and he’s widely admired for bringing nuance and emotional depth to every role.
Nighy, who celebrates his 76th birthday today (December 12) began his acting journey on stage, training at the Guildford School of Acting and performing with London theatres including the National Theatre. He gained early recognition in the 1980s and 1990s for his stage work and for appearances in BBC radio and television dramas.
Other standout roles of his include playing Billy Mac in 2003’s Love Actually, portraying Davy Jones in the Pirates of the Caribbean series (2006–2007) and appearing in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) as the stern Minister for Magic, Rufus Scrimgeour.
However, you may not know that Nighy, from Caterham in Surrey, actually turned down one of the most iconic roles on UK television – Doctor Who.
Nighy publicly said in 2013 that he was approached about playing the Doctor in the BBC series, and that he turned down the role. He confirmed this in interviews, though he didn’t specify exactly when the offer was made or which incarnation it would have been for.
Instead he said he didn’t want the job because he felt it came with too much “baggage” — referring to the intense attention and expectations that come with portraying such a beloved character.
He has however since appeared on Doctor Who in a small cameo role as an art expert in the episode Vincent and the Doctor, which aired in 2010.
Doctor Who fans seemed to like his appearance in the show, as many took to Reddit to praise his performance after the episode aired.
One person wrote: “An underrated cameo for me is Bill Nighy from Vincent and the Doctor as his narration in the end is what makes the emotional scene of that episode so special.”
While another added: “Both Nighy and Tony Curran just killed it in that episode.
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“I’ve seen it probably a dozen times and I always tear up when Nighy is talking about Van Gogh while Curran as Vincent is standing right behind him listening, looking at his paintings on the walls of the gallery, and getting emotional.”
