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Due to their rare shared loved-up snap, Love Island presenter Maya Jama reportedly intends to make a significant move in her romance with Manchester City’s Ruben Dias.

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Maya Jama is reportedly gearing up to take the next step in her romance with footballer Ruben Dias as things heat up between them. The Love Island host, 31, tried to keep their romance lowkey after meeting at the European Music Awards in November.

Fans noticed they were posting about being in the same place at the same time on social media after being spotted on a number of secret dates. Maya and Ruben were seen playing football together in Portugal in March, and the pair shared a month later at KSI’s Baller League football game in London.

Her romance with Ruben, 28, came after her split from rapper Stormzy last summer. The presenter made things official with the Manchester City star during a sun-soaked trip to the Amalfi Coast in June.

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Although Maya and Ruben both seem to try to avoid social media as much as possible, it seems like things are getting serious behind closed doors. She shared a rare loved-up mirror selfie with her and they both appeared happier than ever.

After spending a lot of time in Manchester to be close to Ruben, Maya may even be thinking about moving up north. Maya enjoys the simplicity of Manchester and the glamour of the WAG and football scene, according to a source close to The Sun.

She says, “She will always be special, but she enjoys spending more time with Ruben in Manchester.” The Brit Awards will take place there for the first time in February, making the city a celebrity hotspot there.

Maya frequently shared photos from Manchester, where she spent time with Ruben’s elite apartment and had meals prepared by his chef. The couple was last month seen at the Apple store in the Arndale Centre while on dates with other people and have been seen exploring the city.

According to reports from The Sun, the relationship became more serious in recent months. Maya is said to have introduced Ruben to her mum, Bernadette, and has been making an effort to learn her partner’s native language by taking Portuguese lessons.

Ruben reportedly made 57 million pounds when he joined Manchester City in 2020. He had a relationship with Portuguese singer April Ivy before dating Maya, and he has previously been linked to Arabella Chi, a former Love Island contestant.

Since Maya dated Stormzy, her romantic life has been in the public eye. The rapper later called their split, which the couple split up, “his biggest regret,” and they reconnected in 2023 to try again.

However, they broke up again for good last summer, citing differences in what they wanted from their lives and for the future. In the same month Maya met Ruben, she issued a very telling comment on her love life.

She told the Evening Standard: “I am so happy right now but the next person I meet I want to marry and have kids with, so obviously I’m feeling fussy. I’ve created such a nice life for myself alone and I don’t want anyone who’s not going to add to that.

“I don’t want you unless you make me happy because I’m in this lovely bubble.” I kind of don’t need you if you’re not.

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This week, the energy price cap was raised, but shoppers have discovered a clever smart appliance that is saving money on heating bills for families.

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As the energy price cap increase begins, Brits are anticipating a rise in their monthly bills. According to Ofgem, the cap on gas and electricity has increased to £1, 755 per year as of October 1 for a “typical household.”

In contrast to the £1,720 cap set between July 1 and September 30, this is a 2% increase. Gas prices have increased to 6.29p per kWh, with a 34.03p daily standing charge, while electricity is currently priced at 26.35p per kWh, with a 53.68p daily standing charge.

Customers at Amazon have discovered a way to control their electric underfloor heating by using the Meross Smart Thermostat to reduce their heating bills in light of these changes. This money-saving device is currently saving more than 20% off the sale price of this item, which is currently discounted from £59.99 to £47.49 ahead of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale event.

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The thermostat-monitoring device, which offers remote temperature adjustment, and multi-room control, gives Brits complete control over their heating bills. It can be programmed to schedule underfloor heating for up to eight times per day, such as when you wake up from work or when you wake up, and Meross can monitor daily and weekly energy usage using the Meross app.

For more precise control, the thermostat has air and floor sensors, which help prevent overheating of wooden floors and maintain a steady temperature throughout the house.

According to the manufacturer, the Meross device can automatically stop heating when it detects an open window to prevent energy waste, which is said to save up to 30%, according to the manufacturer, according to the Express.

The thermostat itself is designed with a glass touch panel and child lock function, and is said to offer a ‘hassle-free’ setup thanks to a step-by-step video guide. It can also be controlled hands-free with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Buyers should be aware that the thermostat requires a power supply with live and neutral wires, 2.4GHz WiFi, and embedded installation with a standard 86mm or 67mm box. Competent models like the Hive Thermostat for Heating and Hot Water Control (£155) offer a similar function to the Meross Smart Thermostat for controlling a heating or hot water system.

Dunelm’s 2000W Oil Filled Radiator (£49), which is said to run for 45p per hour, is another heating option as we approach the colder months. Argos has a plug-in heater that runs “significantly less expensive than central heating” and costs just 13p per hour.

But hundreds of Amazon shoppers have turned to the Meross Smart Thermostat to manage their energy bills, awarding the device a 4.4-star rating after almost 600 reviews.

One satisfied customer praised how quickly everything was set up and installed. Reduce costs associated with off-peak heating by using a built-in schedule and avoiding heat on weekends (at home office) Additionally, HomeKit allows remote control and automation. Costs and heating history are displayed in the app. The temperature measurement method is either an air or a probe.

Another enthusiastic gushed, “Great thermostat. The functionality and menu are both great, I like it. The color is contemporary and not overly bright. The online application is simple to use and intuitive. After using it for my main bathroom for six months, I repurchased it for my en-suite.

However, using the Meross Smart Thermostat with Apple Home may not be everyone’s cup of tea. This buyer found it to be “temperatious.” They said, “I have to turn the unit off at the mains and back on again occasionally because it occasionally loses connection to Apple Home.”

The Duchess of Edinburgh has been assisting survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the past four days on a high-security visit.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh has carried out a top-secret overseas trip for a series of moving meetings with women affected by conflict-related rape.

Sophie has spent four days in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a high-security visit to “shine a light” on the “weaponisation of rape” and support those who survive horrific war-related sexual violence.

During the trip, she visited Beni, in the conflict-hit east of the African nation, and became visibly moved as she listened to a 16-year-old girl who told her she was attacked by a police officer, while another woman described being sexually assaulted while fleeing rebel-held areas.

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She sat barefoot with the survivors, some of whom wept as they spoke to her as she entered a tent close to a hospital. She also went on the trip to see Dr. Denis Mukwege, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, perform surgery on a five-year-old girl at the Panzi Clinic in Kinshasa, which cares for survivors of sexual violence in conflict.

She continued, “You have to really question yourself and ask yourself, how can we have reached a point where rape is just accepted as a daily life?”

“I don’t make light of any of them, and I just wish we weren’t required to hear their stories, but it’s important that we do because each one deserves to be told and each one deserves recognition,” they say.

She continued, “I believe you must allow this problem to get in your way.” You must actually go and experience it for yourself, because that is the only way to accomplish that.

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You must be able to sit with these people, understand the environment in which they live, and don’t force them to approach you; you must do so.

And you must be aware of where they live, the circumstances they are in, what has led them to where they are right now, and what their futures may or may not hold, and, regrettably, what they might not hold is frequently the case.

Sophie made a second visit to Kinshasa’s Makala Central Prison last year while other women were still recovering from sexual abuse.

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To reach a safehouse where the women are being cared for, the duchess traveled along a constricting path strewn with rubble. Women spoke of forced abortions, being excluded from their own families, and the daily dangers they still face as they sat in a small, sweltering room with two bunkbeds.

One woman told Sophie that women are most likely to be raped when they seek firewood at a Danish Refugee Council-run safe space for women in Beni, which is funded by the UK.

The duchess had earlier met women peacekeepers and stated that she had planned to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo because the conflict there necessitated a “solution” there.

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More than 7 million people have been forced to flee the country’s mineral-rich eastern region after decades of war. The duchess also participated in basket weaving, and was given a cuddly gorilla toy during the visit.

She took a brief crash course while she joined a Brazilian jungle warfare training team that was stationed there as part of the UN peacekeeping force MONUSCO.

Before boarding a bulletproof patrol vehicle used to reach remote villages as part of peacekeeping operations, she watched as the team demonstrated landmine detection, first aid for ambush victims, including using a tourniquet.

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She also made a trip to a cafe to learn about efforts to promote peace in Virunga National Park, which is largely under rebel control. She was informed of efforts to protect the world’s oldest national park, which is home to mountain gorillas, by encouraging local jobs through eco-tourism, providing renewable energy, and supporting sustainable agriculture.

The Duchess beamed as she received gifts, including cuddly gorilla toys, chocolate bars, and coffee beans.

Three months after his death, Ozzy Osbourne’s final thoughts on the afterlife were revealed in a new posthumous memoir, in which he poignantly said, “It won’t be long now.”

Just before his passing, heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne made a gloomy prediction for the afterlife. Two decades after receiving a diagnosis for Parkinson’s disease and just two weeks after his stunning performance at Back to the Beginning with Black Sabbath in their native Birmingham, Ozzy passed away on July 22.

He openly discussed his expectations for the future in his upcoming posthumous memoir Last Rites, which will be released on October 7.

The Sabbath frontman confessed “I’ve no idea” regarding what death might mean before his passing at 76 earlier this year.

He continued, “People keep asking me what I believe will happen in the afterlife.” I tell them, “I have no idea, but it won’t be long now,” so if you hand around a little, I might haunt you and give you the answer. “I’ve no idea,” I reply.

Ozzy continued, “One of the topics my family won’t let me discuss on my tombstone is definitely what I want on it.”

Ozzy’s book was finished after making a triumphant return to Birmingham for the Villa Park show, which featured Sabbath giving his final performance alongside metal legends Metallica, Pantera, and Slayer.

Father-of-Six Ozzy had previously made speculative decisions regarding what might be carved on his gravestone, claiming that no one would forget a notorious 1982 incident from his Diary of a Madman tour.

Ozzy Osbourne was infamously tricked into biting the head off a rubber bat that he believed had been thrown on stage during a show in Des Moines, Iowa, only to discover it was incredibly real.

Ozzy remarked on the infamous incident in a 2004 interview, saying, “Here lies Ozzy Osbourne, the former Black Sabbath singer who bit the head off a bat.

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He described the horrifying scene in his 2010 autobiography, “I Am Ozzy,” as “Something felt wrong. Very incorrect. First, I had a mouth that was immediately brimming with this gloopy, warm liquid. Then my mouth’s head began to twitch.

The alleged 17-year-old fan who allegedly threw the bat maintains that the bat was dead before the show.

Ozzy admitted to feeling anxious ahead of his final performance at Birmingham’s famous “Back to the Beginning” concert on July 5 despite his reputation for being fearless on stage.

Ozzy felt the pressure of the event’s high turnout, as more and more celebrities are a part of it.

Ozzy considered alternatives as he battled severe health issues and worried that the stage might not be full because there will be no seats. She looked at me as though I was crazy. She is more knowledgeable about me than I am. She was aware that she was merely terrified.

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Sharon, who has managed her husband since 1979, offered words of comfort: “If you can’t sing on the night, just talk to the crowd and thank them. All you need to do is get up there and be Ozzy.”

Ozzy wrote in his memoir that he had reservations about returning to England for his final performance, “Well, I made it. England’s place again. Birmingham is now back. My final performance was referred to as “Back to the Beginning.”

He unflinchingly stated his depressing expectations, saying, “For a while, I was persuaded that my last trip home would be in a pine f***ing box.”

He admitted that when Sharon first mentioned the idea of the farewell concert to me, he didn’t believe there was much chance of me making it to 2025. “I mean, I’ve got to be honest with you, I’ve got to be honest with you.

The rock star remarked that the overwhelming love he had sought throughout his battle with addiction was attained by the Villa Park crowd at its best.

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In his final performance, Ozzy recalled the feeling of belonging and tranquility he felt while seated on the throne: “At Back to the Beginning, I felt at home, I felt at peace.”

He said about his long-standing career: “I felt comfortable. I’m gonna miss doing it, going on stage. It’s the only world I’ve known for 57 years.”

There is nothing better than a good gig, he said, describing the unparalleled thrill of a live performance. Man, the crowd’s roar is so perceptive and addictive. That is pure magic, there.

Ozzy realized that his lifelong quest for highs was actually a quest to recreate the thrill of performing: “I spent my entire life trying to get high from every substance known to man. But now that I’m back, I realize I was just trying to recreate the atmosphere of the stage while carrying out my duties.

Following the fatal shooting at a Manchester synagogue that left two people dead, TV judge and presenter Rob Rinder has voiced his concerns and urged everyone to unite with the Jewish community.

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Rob Rinder has urged the public to stand with the Jewish community after the atrocious Manchester synagogue attack. The TV presenter slammed the incident, which police have classed as a terrorism incident.

Five people were injured and two were killed in the car attack and stabbing. Greater Manchester Police initially declared the attack a major incident, but officers later shot the suspected attacker dead.

Taking to Twitter/X following the tragedy, the 47-year-old TV presenter, who is Jewish, said: “On the holiest day of the year we are attacked at a Manchester synagogue. Our children walk to school behind barbed wire protected by guns.

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Yet some still respond to this atrocity with “what about… “This is my country, the sanctuary my grandfather found after surviving the Holocaust, promising freedom under the rule of law. “

He continued, saying that he was praying for those responsible and thanked the brave people who responded to the tragedy. A community this small cannot be on its own, says Rob.

“You must stand with us if you believe in Britain (wherever you are from) and whatever your faith. History instructs us on what will happen when that happens, which is why many Jews don’t see a future here.

His followers were quick to let him know they stand with him and the community, with one user writing: “We do stand with you Rob……always.” Another added: “Decent people stand with you Rob. I walk my dogs in Heaton Park and have the utmost love and respect for the Jewish community. Terrible day.”

His comments echo other celebrities who have spoken out to condemn the scenes. Stacey Solomon was another TV star to speak out, saying she is “scared and heartbroken”.

The Loose Women panellist shared a powerful message on social media, saying: “It is heartbreaking to hear of the attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur. My thoughts & prayers are with everyone effected.

Anyone else I’m thinking of right now who feels afraid for themselves and their loved ones because of who they are also. Being Jewish is heartbreaking and frightening, too.

Although I’ve said this before, it goes without saying that my thoughts are also with Gaza’s innocent residents. Being proudly Jewish and amp; opposed to the horrific attack of today does not negate the other.

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No matter what I say, I know. Someone somewhere won’t like it. However, I really don’t have to say that anything is okay.

Following the attack, a cordon was placed around the Heaton Park synagogue, where armed police, paramedics, a bomb disposal unit and firefighters remain on scene.

On Yom Kippur, the Jewish community’s most holy day, is the day that my thoughts, as well as those of my officers and staff, are with the families of the loved ones who have been affected by today’s horrific incident.

The investigation is now being led by Counter Terrorist Police, and this has been formally designated as a terrorist incident. We believe the identity of the offender has been established, as has been confirmed by CT policing, but it is premature to disclose this information until we are certain of it. Additionally, I can confirm that two additional people have been detained in connection with this incident and that inquiries are ongoing.

“We can confirm that this attack resulted in the tragic passing of two members of our Jewish community. Within seven minutes of the initial call, armed Greater Manchester Police officers interrogated the offender and fatally shot him.

Four more patients are still in the hospital with a variety of serious injuries still recovering from their injuries, and we are still thinking about them.

Remote workers are looking for low-cost ways to stay warm without paying the heating bill, so shoppers might just have the solution.

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Homes in the UK are anticipating higher heating costs as the weather turns chilly. Ofgem announced today that its energy price cap will increase by 2% on October 1.

This increase will increase direct debit customers’ annual energy bill from the previous year’s £1, 720 to about £1, 755.

As more and more affordable home heating options are being sought out by Brits across the country, especially for those who work from home most of the day.

With the help of a pair of affordable heat-up slippers that are the best way to keep your feet warm while you work without turning the heating on, Amazon shoppers may have found the answer.

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These Healifty USB Electric Heating Slippers, which are filled with PP cotton and have a soft, plush outer cover and a thick fleece lining, comfortably warm your feet up in warmth and fluffy fleece. These slippers, however, don’t stop there; they also promote a warm and calming sensation as the sole heats up, preventing the chill in the winter and autumn.

Simply plug the slippers into one of your computer’s USB ports or a nearby USB port and then plug the charging cable into the included USB cable. Your feet will start to become warm all day as a result of the slippers.

These slippers, which retail for £25.29, are suitable for men or women in sizes UK 5 to 10.

These slippers have a downside: they are wired, which means you can’t wear them around your home. Amazon also sells these Heated Slippers for the astronomical price of £69.99 if you’re looking for a heat-up product that can work while you’re at your desk or on the go.

These Snug Toes Women’s Heated Slippers, which are currently available for sale at Not On The High Street for around £30.50, can be found elsewhere. Head over to Wowcher, where these Designer-Inspired Electric Heating Warm Boots are available for just £29.99.

One satisfied customer gushing, “These shoes are super comfortable, practical, and keep my feet warm,” while the Amazon pair has since amassed numerous 5-star reviews. Simply plug them in with the USB port while using the laptop, and they will quickly reach the ideal temperature. The connections can be safely kept inside the slippers (with a zip) when the cable is long enough. Although the insulation is thick at the top, the heating is only at the bottom.

Another customer beams, “Delighted! When I work at my desk, these are the perfect way to keep my feet warm. Soft, cozy, and large. I keep them under my desk ready to plug in, but you can’t walk around in them. My office’s furniture includes some of it. “Best of”