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Add a fairytale twist to your outdoor space with this beautiful climbing wisteria that blooms twice a year and can grow up to a whopping 7 feet tall – and it won’t break the bank

Elevate your garden or patio this summer with a twice-blooming wisteria plant that can grow up to 7 feet tall. Blossoming into vibrant and colourful flowers in the spring and summer seasons, this wisteria would normally retail for £79.99, but while this deal lasts, it can currently be added to your outside space for the reduced price of £59.99.

Up for grabs from Gardening Express, this blue Wisteria Sinensis Prolific is iconic for its abundant flowering and re-flowering in June and July. It bears flowers and bunches similar to the typical wisteria species, but fuller and more abundant. Precocious blooming, it begins flowering during the first or second year after being planted.

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Touted as a strong plant, growing around 150- 180 cms (5-6 ft) tall and even up to 7 feet in some instances, this wisteria is a flowering plant, for initial blooming in the Spring. The Wisteria originated in countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and America.

This vigorous, growing climbing shrub is graced with a stunning bouquet of flowers in spring. In summer, an array of fresh, green leaves enriches its vibrant display.

Not only will this rustic shrub withstand the toughest of winters, perfect for a home in the UK’s climate, but it is also resistant to most pests and diseases, ensuring it lasts for many seasons to come.

Boasting branches that twist around their support, this plant is ideal for embellishing walls, gates, fences pergolas, railings, banisters, pillars or even leave them to climb and twist themselves around the trunks and branches of other trees, providing a perfect way to liven up your outdoor space with a fairytale-esque cluster of eyecatching flowers.

This adaptable shrub will also grow harmoniously on its own, waving goodbye to difficult or constant maintenance. Sure to make the perfect plant for the most modern or traditional gardens, this wisteria has plenty of praise from buyers who can’t wait to see it flourish.

One 5-star reviewer beams: “Really tall plants arrived quickly and in good condition. Can’t wait to see them grow. Really tall plants arrived quickly and in good condition. Can’t wait to see them grow.”

Another buyer beams: “This was my first order of live plants and was a great experience. I managed to purchase plants not readily available in my local garden centre. It was swiftly dispatched, well packaged, and exactly as described. It’s a good, healthy plant.”

Danniella Westbrook and her boyfriend are said to have been friends for six years before taking things up a notch and things turned romantic between them

Danniella Westbrook has had her fair share of romance and heartbreak since she was catapulted into the spotlight when she landed her role on EastEnders. However, it seems like she has a new man as she’s said to be “deeply in love” and ‘”ready to marry” him already.

The actress is currently in a relationship with bareknuckle boxer Chasa Symonds, who she first met in a pub six years ago.

The pair seem to be as loved up as ever as Chasa has said he will support the star through he facial surgeries. They first met in a Croydon pub and were friends first before deciding to make things romantic.

A source has since claimed that Danniella is in a “love bubble” and is ready to be with her boyfriend for the foreseeable. It’s also said that she is ready to take the next step and tie the knot with Chasa.

A source told The Mirror: “Danniella feels that she’s found her soulmate. Chasa doesn’t judge her one bit and doesn’t care what has happened in her past. He understands all about the issues she’s been through but is supportive – he just wants to make her happy. She’s really smitten and feels like she can trust him, which is a really big deal for her.

“This is something she’s prayed for for a long time, it could be something special. She is thinking about marriage and definitely wants to tie the knot with him, it’s a no brainer for her and she’s ready to commit fully. They’re in a love bubble so wedding bells are definitely on the cards.”

Danniella recently took to her Instagram page to discuss their romance, she said: “Seven years ago you walked into a pub in Croydon to watch the football and walked straight into me. And we spoke and laughed all night share chocolate brownies and our fate was sealed…

“7 years of chats and texts and seeing each other through some dark days via dms .. we always said one day it will happen, what’s meant to be won’t pass us by… And here we are finally together and living the life we always wanted together. We saved the best for last and it was definitely worth the wait . #andtheylivedhappilyeverafter.”

Danniella’s nasal septum collapsed from excessive cocaine use more than two decades ago. She has since revealed that she is still trying to repair the damage caused and the effects of osteoporosis.

Her appearance has since changed due to corrective surgeries but Chasa is reportedly prepared to support his girlfriend through any more. Danniella spoke in 2023 about how she hated the results of her facial reconstruction that she had that year.

This came after having to wait seven years to find a surgeon willing to do the operation due to the condition of her septum.

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US rapper Kanye West showed up at a Manhattan federal courthouse Friday to support music mogul Sean Combs, who is on trial for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering.

West, who has legally changed his name to Ye, never entered the courtroom; he briefly watched the proceedings in an adjacent room on closed-circuit video with one of Combs’s sons and then left.

When asked by broadcaster ABC whether he was there to support Combs, the 48-year-old West nodded and replied: “Yes.”

His brief appearance came one day after a former girlfriend of Combs wrapped up her testimony.

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The woman, speaking under the pseudonym Jane, delivered emotional, graphic details about how he allegedly pressured her into drug-fuelled sex sessions with escorts.

Her description closely tracked with the testimony of a previous star witness, Combs’s longtime girlfriend Casandra Ventura, who said the encounters were called “freak-offs.”

In her testimony, Jane described traveling to Las Vegas last year on a well-known rapper’s private plane, and that she had recommended a male escort to that rapper and his girlfriend.

For nearly a month, jurors in the Manhattan court have heard a series of witnesses describing the influence the 55-year-old Combs exerted over staff and ex-girlfriends.

Combs faces life in prison if convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking.

The music mogul has pled not guilty to the charges against him, with his lawyers arguing that what prosecutors deem to be sex trafficking was in fact consensual.

Hollywood couple Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have announced the finalisation of their divorce in a joint statement overnight but have shared a commitment to one another

They were one of Hollywood’s greatest couples who appeared to stand the test of time, but things then took a sad turn as they have now announced the finalisation of their divorce.

In a joint statement Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, shared on social media, the former couple announced: “Our divorce has now been finalised. We are proud of all we’ve achieved together and, continuing our great respect for each other, we remain friends and committed to co-parenting our wonderful children.”

The statement continued: “We ask for the media to continue to respect our children’s privacy.”

Despite their status within the acting industry, they vowed to maintain a level of secrecy as they had split in 2023 but kept it behind closed doors.

At the time, the pair were concerned about maintaining a level of privacy for their three children, Olive, 17, Elula 14 and Montgomery, ten. The couple announced their divorce in April this year but only just revealed their intention of co-parenting in a private and humble way.

When speaking about her separation in a recent interview, Isla said: “I’ve learned so much about myself in the process. I never imagined my family being separated, but we are committed and loving parents .”

She told the Sunday Times: “Kids are the most important thing, and you want them to really feel safe and loved. We are building a new, healthy version of what our family looks like and putting as much care and love into it as possible.”

But it looks as though Isla has a good network of friends around her to help with the transition of being married to being single.

She went on to explain: “The women in my life have held me … the female relationships that I cultivated in our business, those women have been there for me. I’m actually going to get emotional.”

She added: “I’m sitting here today because of them. I’ve learned so much about the power of female friendship and I’ve just learned that I do have resilience, who I am outside of a partnership, and what my values are. It’s been this expansive learning curve.

At the time of them announcing their divorce, the couple released a joint statement that read: “After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our racquets down. “

She went on to say: “In 2023 we jointly filed to end our marriage. We have always prioritized our privacy, and have been quietly working through this change.”

The post was accompanied by a comedic picture of the pair while wearing tennis outfits.

And at the time of the announcement, many fans rushed to the social media platform ton express their views. On person said: “Sad to hear about Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher. Relationships can be challenging, but I hope they both find peace and happiness moving forward.”

And another said: ” Liza Minnelli has outlived Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher’s marriage. They’re divorcing after many years together.”

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Presenter Vernon Kay paid tribute to his wife Tess Daly after she was awarded an MBE by King Charles for her work in TV and praised her ‘effort’ as a presenter

Presenter Vernon Kay has kick-started the tributes to celebrate his wife Tess Daly after she was awarded an MBE by King Charles. Taking to social media, the radio presenter said of his wife: “Well what can we say!!! Congratulations @tessdaly on your MBE. All the hard work and huge effort you put into everything you do has been recognised by the King.”

He added: “Being on Strictly from the start when our babies weren’t even born just proves how well you’ve done. Now they’re almost 21 and 16 and we’ve all enjoyed this journey together!! Also, bravo everyone at @bbcstrictly and @claudiawinkle for consistently consistently producing the best show every year!! Time to pop a cork me thinks….. “

Justin Bieber, who shares 10-month-old son, Jack, with wife, Hailey Bieber, has concerned fans with his recent online activity, with many saying they think the Baby star needs help

Justin Bieber has shared an extremely rare photo of his baby son, Jack Blues, after fans begged him to get help following his recent social media posts. Justin, 30, who shares the 10-month-old with wife Hailey Bieber, 28, has concerned his legion of loyal followers after sparking fear with his troubling Instagram messages, with many suggesting the Baby star is struggling.

Amid the chatter – in which one fan suggested there was “so much heartbreak” in Justin’s life – the singer shared a photo of himself on Friday, holding little Jack, who looked adorable in a white jumper with a zebra on it and a pair of multicoloured trousers. Jack’s face can’t be seen in the snap, but his blonde hair can, as Justin – wearing a red Balenciaga T–shirt and bright yellow shorts in the grounds of what seems to be a sprawling mansion – holds him tightly.

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Later in the day, Justin shared close-up snaps of Jack’s tiny hand along with a bizarre song choice – the Law and Order theme song from the hit US TV show. He also shared a black and white shot of himself as a little boy with the caption: “Ay bay bay,'” with a bizarre single middle finger emoji. The middle finger caption was a theme throughout his social media posts on Friday, which came hot on the heels of his recent cryptic comments online.

On May 21, a meme account on Instagram shared a screenshot of text messages from a user named Grandpa, who wrote: “I’m worried about Justin Beber [sic],” later adding: “There is so much heartbreak in Justin’s life.'”

The caption of the post agreed: “We all are.” However, days later, Justin replied to the post, writing: “Worry about yourself gramps.”

The Canadian also admitted he was “tired of transactional relationships”, adding: “If I have to do something to be loved, that’s not love.”

In response, many of the star’s 294 million followers said Justin did not sound like a 30-year-old man with a wife and child, commenting: “This post sounds like it’s coming from a 20 year old, not from someone who is in their 30s with a wife and kid.”

Responding to his curious message about love, another said: “Love is transactional, that’s the point, that’s real love. Love is not supposed to be unconditional, unless it’s your child.”

Meanwhile, a third compared the Where Do I Fit In? star to Britney Spears as they commented: “You can’t love someone who doesn’t give you anything to love them for.”

Justin also caused concern this week after posting a number of blurry selfies in which he suggested fans could ‘point at his flaws’. He captioned the unflattering shots: “U could point at my flaws. Or u could recognize ur own lil b****,” before adding a red droplet emoji.

Responding to that outburst, one person said: “Awh good love him seriously struggling it’s looking like Liam Payne and Britney [Spears] someone needs to help him before it’s to late.” Meanwhile, a second wrote: “So hard and sad to watch. Why are the people around him not helping him when he’s clearly struggling. He’s not clear at all and hurting.”

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