After crashing headfirst into a glass window and sharing photos of his facial injuries, billionaire business mogul Sir Richard Branson was left bloody but joking.
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Sir Richard Branson has revealed a painful mishap in New York this week, after running “face first” into a window at one of his Virgin Hotels.
The 75-year-old billionaire shared photos of his bloodied cheek on Instagram but still managed to laugh at himself, joking, “Did you hear about the guy who ran into a window? He was in a lot of pane… This week, that guy was yours truly.”
Branson continued by stating that he had been dining with Planetary Guardians members in New York City and that Holganix had recently developed innovations in sustainable farming. He ran over to greet the Holganix team as they passed, but he slammed straight into a glass window. He wrote, “I ran face first into the window to catch up with them.” “I left a lot of a mark on the glass, and it also left a lot of a mark on me”!
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He praised a woman named Elizabeth for catching him before he fell, saying, “Thankfully, there was no serious harm done. The cut is well-heeled, and I feel fine now. I’ll be sure to turn the other way in the interim”!
A highly regarded chef died in a tragic buggy crash at Branson’s £95, 000-a-night Necker Island retreat in the British Virgin Islands, shortly after the accident.
Sihle Somdaka, 37, a father-of-two and aspiring chef, died reportedly while driving down a steep hill at night. He had just recently attended the lavish Great House on the island.
Somdaka was taken by boat to Peebles Hospital on Tortola after emergency crews from nearby Moskito Island rushed to perform CPR, but sadly he passed away from a head injury.
Branson was not on the island at the time, but a source close to him claimed he had been in contact with island staff and family, and that he was “deeply saddened.”
They claimed that while Richard wasn’t on the island at the time of the incident, he had kept in touch with the family and the Necker Island team.
British Virgin Islands police have launched an exhaustive investigation. According to one insider, the island had a “culture of excess,” warning that “it shouldn’t have happened, but it was only a matter of time.”
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One of our Necker Island team members passed away in a tragic manner, according to Virgin Limited Edition. We are all in total wracked.
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Six pieces of adjustable silver jewelry are included in the 6-day Advent Calendar from Moma Jewellery for Christmas.
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Silver-plated 6 Days of Sparkle Advent Calendar from Jewellery by Joma is packed full of dainy pieces(Image: Eve Rowlands)
Any outfit I wear should have some jewelry on. I feel completely naked if I leave the house in a rush without a stack of rings, earring stack, or necklace. Any look can and always will be cheered up by a pop of glamour, gold, silver, or some other sparkly color.
The prospect of a festive advent calendar that is chocca-block with glorious jewellery makes it feel like Christmas has come early. With beauty calendars launching left, right and centre, from Glossybox’s luxury beauty offering for £90 worth £624 to LookFantastic’s £105 iteration worth over £650.
For those who prefer jewels to blushes and lipsticks, jewel advent calendars are a great idea. In addition to being overboard, Jewellery by Joma has released a mini advent calendar in its Silver-Plated 6 Days Of Sparkle Advent Calendar, which costs £84.99 but can be purchased for up to £135.
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Knowing the giftee’s metal preference is crucial if giving this as a gift is important because the set contains earrings, bracelets, and necklaces all in silver.
The 6 Days of Sparkle Advent Calendar is presented in a neatly decorated pink and red jewelry box, which is very aesthetically pleasing and features a diagonal stripe design with a playful element. Because it is comparatively sturdy, it can definitely be used again as a jewelry storage box if you don’t want it to scream Christmas.
Silver-plated 6 Days of Sparkle Advent Calendar from Jewellery by Joma
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The Jewellery by Joma Silver-Plated 6 Days Of Sparkle Advent Calendar is £84.99. For those who want even more jewellery treats, the brand’s 12 Days of Sparkle Advent Calendar is £169.99. For the gold jewellery fans amongst us, Bohomoon’s 2025 Advent Calendar is £149 and contains 12 boxes filled with rings, earrings, necklaces and more. It also comes in silver.
Moving on to the jewelry. The jewelry inside, which is made of silver-plated brass, is all adjustable to fit the wearer, keeping with a one-size fits all philosophy.
One bracelet has elastic on its end, and the other has a lengthener on its chain, which can be adjusted by pulling the chain through rather than using a clasp, as an example of the star-embellished ring can be tightened or loosened by pushing it shut. The bracelets are also suitable for several layers. Both have heart-shaped charms, and the other has adorable stars.
The A Little Bracelet can also be personalized with your loved one’s name and handpicked charms, which is a lovely extra-special touch for anyone receiving the box.
They also have gorgeous quality, look lovely, bright, and are a little delicate, which is great for those who enjoy a little bit of glamour without being overly glamorous. The advent calendar contains a small pair of hoops with cosmic stars etched on them, as well as heart-shaped studs, making up a lovely little ear stack, which includes two pairs of earrings inside.
The necklace is adjustable in length, matches the bracelet, and is a dainty piece that hasn’t appeared to tarnish while in the shower or from being worn for days on end, demonstrating its quality.
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The jewelry selection can all be worn together because they all have the same theme woven into their designs, which is a nice touch when trying to be matchy-matchy. The only issue with the ring is that it wasn’t quite my style and that it didn’t feel particularly secure despite being a one-size fits all. Although it could be pressed shut if worn on my finger, it is possible.
After emails to Jeffrey Epstein were leaked, Natalie Dormer, who plays Sarah Ferguson in an upcoming ITV drama The Lady, criticized the Duchess of York’s “inexcusable” behavior.
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Fergie’s ‘inexcusable’ emails to Jeffrey Epstein have received criticism from Natalie Dormer.
Former Game Of Thrones actress Natalie Dormer, who is set to play Sarah Ferguson in an upcoming ITV drama, has now refused to promote the show and will be donating her salary to a charity supporting childhood sexual abuse victims.
In a public statement, Natalie, 43, criticized the Duchess of York for recently disclosing emails to alleged child molester Jeffrey Epstein. In the upcoming ITV drama The Lady, Natalie will play Fergie in the true story of Jane Andrews, a former dresser to Fergie who was found guilty of murder in 2001.
Recently, Fergie was dropped from a string of charities in the wake of a disclosure of an email to peadophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, in which she described him a “supreme friend”.
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Following the revelation that she apologized to the sex offender in April 2011 after publicly denouncing him in the media, several charities cut ties with the duchess on Monday.
In response to the most recent revelation, actress Natalie has also spoken out, saying that she will no longer promote the show.
“Since the project is complete, new information has emerged that makes it impossible for me to reconcile my values with Sarah Ferguson’s behavior, which I find to be inexcusable,” said Natalie.
I won’t participate in the project promotion because of this. In keeping with my commitment to the welfare of children, “
She stated to The Telegraph, “I have given the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) and the Child Sexual Abuse Center my entire salary.”
The British Heart Foundation announced that Fergie was no longer a serving ambassador to the charity following a 2011 email in which Fergie appeared to apologize to Epstein over her public criticism of him, while the Duchess of York has been dropped by a number of charities over the past two weeks, including Teenage Cancer Trust, Wiltshire and Dorset-based children’s hospice Julia’s House, Prevent Breast Cancer, Prevent Breast Cancer, and The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.
Fergie’s friend Lizzy Cundy, later appeared on The Jeremy Vine Show and said her friend is in a “terrible way” and shares deep regrets over her links to Epstein. “I’m afraid, he is a toxic person – even from the grave,” she commented.
While Sarah’s Duchess of York title has been criticized, Cundy thinks the royal should “lay low” and let this go. What would you do if someone told her, “I think this is a shock, but he was so aggressive, so unpleasant, and I think he was so aggressive and unfavorable.”
“The fact is when she did condemn him, which she did publicly, it got very nasty. He got huge lawyers onto her as well. She thought she was going to be embarrassed, not only her own family but the rest of the Royal Family,” Cundy said when trying to defend her pal.
Cundy questioned why Ferguson would be afraid of legal action from a convicted sex offender when MP Dawn Butler inquired whether a private email would have been sufficient to resolve the issue. She said, “Paedophilia is abhorrent,” instead of “Look, I didn’t actually call you a paedophile,” as she put it. She was trying to calm him and control his ego.
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“Cundy also shared on the Channel 5 show that Sarah is absolutely devastated about losing the charities. Particularly the cancer patient, who recently received a cancer diagnosis, is devastated. She is going through hell because she is a human being and a mother.
The Teenage Cancer Trust stated in a statement that “we have made the decision to end our relationship with the Duchess of York.” As of right now, she is no longer a Teenage Cancer Trust supporter. The Duchess has been informed of this decision. The Duchess of York has given us many thanks for your support.
According to reports, Meghan Markle and Harry have been weighing whether to send their children to UK or US schools.
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According to reports, Meghan Markle and Harry have been weighing whether to send their children to UK or US schools.(Image: PA)
There could be fresh tension brewing for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, if rumours of him scouting British schools for their kids are true.
Speculation that the Duke of Sussex is contemplating sending Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to school in the UK erupted after singer Joss Stone spilled the beans on a recent chat she’d had with the royal.
After having lived in the country for over a decade, the singer revealed Harry seemed “genuinely interested in our move home” and praised the “how wonderful the schools are here and how important community is for children” in the country.
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Then, according to reports, Harry allegedly looked into Eton College for Archie, who was six years old, in part because of the “high profile and politically exposed kids there” and because of Britain’s much stricter gun laws.
Team Sussex issued a blunt response to the rumours, stating: “ Prince Harry has not put his son’s name down for Eton, nor does he have any plans to do so.” Despite the denial, there’s still much chatter about whether he might have his eye on one of the many other elite British schools known for their royal and aristocratic alumni.
Royal expert Lydia Alto believes the issue of schooling could become a “fault line” dividing public opinion on the couple given Meghan’s rumored finding the idea of boarding schools “barbaric” and showing no signs of desire to return to the UK for a short time.
She claims that “it could very well turn into a major source of tension in the future.” “Hugh will almost certainly back down if Meghan consistently presents herself as the decision-maker in their family,” she said.
If Meghan believes it to be cruel, he might find it difficult to imagine him fighting for a British education despite his desire for the children to follow in his own footsteps. Unlike day schools, boarding schools offer a sense of stability, independence, and opportunity for some, especially royals or military families with demanding duties.
She adds that Meghan “calling the final shots” would likely help to resolve the problem. Harry’s past willingness to sacrifice his military responsibilities, his family ties, and even his reputation in the UK for Meghan’s comfort suggests that he won’t fight for their children.
“As a result of Meghan’s attempts to educate them here, it would be another bridge that has been quietly burned, and it would also be another factor making Archie and Lilibet grow up more aloof from their British parents.”
Harry first began his education at Ludgrove School, just like William had done a few years prior, at London’s private Wetherby School, before enrolling in Ludgrove School at the age of eight.
He re-enrolled at Eton College at the age of 13, but his later tales reveal that he had nothing but a good time.
Harry described his time at the Berkshire school as a “profound shock” in his bombshell autobiography Spare, claiming that despite being “heaven for brilliant boys, it could only be purgatory for one very unbrilliant boy.”
He also revealed that his big brother William had a bad attitude toward settling in in 2023. Harry claims that he even told the newcomer to act as though they weren’t acquainted.
The Duke addressed Anderson Cooper, a television host, by saying, “At the time, it hurt.” “I couldn’t understand it,” he said. Apart from any potential educational benefits, royal watcher Lydia believes that sending Archie and Lilibet to a British school would be very helpful for Harry in establishing his family’s presence in the country.
He’s also made no secret of his desire for his kids to “feel at home” in the UK, and said after his recent visit here – which included a much talked-about cup of tea with his dad, King Charles – that he has always and will always “love” his homeland.
You can see why Harry might want his kids to be educated in the UK, Lydia said. It’s important to focus on heritage, tradition, and maintaining lifelong bonds while attending an elite level of education, especially for students at the elite level.
Sending his children to a British school could be a way to make sure they aren’t completely disconnected from his side of the family, according to a prince who insists he hasn’t turned his back on his country. Whatever his reservations may be, he still values his British heritage, which would be reinforced by this statement.
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More uncertainty surrounds Harry’ future after his recent trip to the UK, which was officially his first encounter with his father in 19 months and was held for the annual WellChild Awards.
Speaking after the trip, Harry said: “It’s been good to reconnect with the causes I am passionate about… It is hard to do it from far away,” possibly hinting he could become a more frequent visitor. But whether Archie and Lilibet will factor into the decision remains to be seen.
Graham Clark, who portrayed Gary Webster in EastEnders in the 1980s, jokes that he has grown up to be a ” nepo-dad” after his 22-year-old son, Freddie, accepted him for a theatre job.
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Ex-EastEnders star Gary with son Freddie, who is following in his footsteps(Image: Humphrey Nemar)
Forget about nepotis: Gary Webster is a nepo-parent in this situation.
Gary, 61, is set to play his son Freddie, 22, in the role he was given by the young actor.
From September 30 through October 26, both father and son will appear in the play Blessings at London’s Riverside Studios.
Gary jokes, “I’m the nepo dad,” while speaking about Freddie and his wife, Wendy Turner, 58, author, and animal welfare activist. When Freddie was cast, he claimed that his father was lying on his backside and doing nothing. They might want to look at him, perhaps.
Gary – whose TV credits include Ray Daley in Minder and Graham Clark on EastEnders – is used to acting being a family affair. In fact, it’s what brought him and Wendy together.
In a panto in Cambridge in 1997, they first met as Robin Hood and Maid Marian during the photo call to promote the film.
I had been sleeping until the early hours of the morning because Wendy had flown in overnight from New York. Both of us were exhausted. However, fortunately, the theater had unloaded the car. We were taken back to London after the photos were taken, and we both slept through the night.
We’d better keep quiet about this because we don’t want it to spread, I said when I woke up. “
Wendy is confident that her husband and son will shine in Blessings because they were married in 1999 and are proud parents to Freddie, who graduated from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in May, and Jack, who works in corporate finance.
She continues, “I’m assuming they’ll be brilliant on stage together.” I had no reservations when I first heard about the news. I did cartwheels around the kitchen, and I was thrilled.
And Gary, who has written a film and appeared in a number of plays recently, including 12 Angry Men and Dial M for Murder, says the story, which centers on a working-class family’s daily routine in 1969, is similar to most families.
However, Freddie found acting through an open mic night rather than his parents’ showmanship.
When he recalls playing acoustic guitar at an open mic night, “That’s when I realized I wanted to be in front of the camera.”
He is now looking forward to playing Gary’s father, who is well-known. “The icing on the cake,” he says, “is to my father playing my father.”
Wendy, a patron of Animal Aid, is about to begin working with her sister Anthea Turner on an Amazon documentary about non-verbal testing in partnership with the organization.
Recalling how her dad Brian unwittingly brought them together in 2021 after a rift – by mastering WhatsApp on his new mobile phone – Wendy says: “I was teaching him how to send photos via WhatsApp to Anthea.
She called right away to find out how he had handled it. I then told him, “For God’s sake, pass me the phone!” in a conversation that created so much confusion.
Anthea and I were suddenly conversing.
Soon, they were discussing a gift for their parents’ 67th wedding anniversary and e-mailing each other about their documents. When they both returned from their visits to Stoke-on-Trent, Wendy says, “When we saw each other, the years just melted away.”
Unfortunately, they also lost their 91-year-old mother, Jean Turner, to pneumonia the same year.
Wendy, whose father now lives nearer the sisters in London, continues to resent the fact that she has fallen out with Anthea. “What family, from princes to paupers, doesn’t have dramas along the way? We are the same as everyone else.
Bradley Walsh, the host of The Chase, claims he needs to take a pill every day.
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Much-loved host of ITV’s The Chase, Bradley Walsh, has opened up about his ongoing health struggle that leaves his eyes looking swollen and red. The 65-year-old previously opened up about suffering with blepharitis, a condition that has a puffy effect on his face.
Speaking on This Morning, he said: “People don’t realise I have seriously bad blepharitis. I have to take one pill a day for it or I really struggle. I am going to need my eyes operated on at some point to sort it out.”
He added: “So many times, people have commented on how I look. But they don’t realise. If I take medication though, I’m fine.” Bradley first discussed his condition on This Morning back in 2017 with Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, reports MyLondon.
Blepharitis: What is it?
Blepharitis causes itchy, inflamed eyelids. It’s typically not a serious condition, and regular eyelid washing is a good way to treat it. Blepharitis can develop gradually, with symptoms ranging from scratching eyes, itchy eyes, eyelids coming together when awake, gritty eyefeeling, and flakes or crusts around the eyelash roots.
The NHS recommends cleaning your eyelids twice a day, even when symptoms have subsided, to treat and prevent blepharitis. It’s also advised to avoid wearing contact lenses during flare-ups, and to steer clear of eye makeup – particularly mascara and eyeliner – while symptoms persist.
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Eyedrops, eye pads, and wipes may be products that a pharmacist can recommend to keep your eyes clean. It’s advised to see a general practitioner if blepharitis symptoms persist or progress.
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A GP may advise applying an antibiotic cream or ointment to your eyelids if regular eyelid cleaning does not help to treat blepharitis. Antibiotic eyedrops or tablets might be prescribed if blepharitis has caused other problems, such as a fluid-filled lump under the skin (cyst).
