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Mirror’s fashion team got a first look at Next’s new spring/summer collection, and these are the pieces they think are going to sell out starting from £20

The weather seems to finally be picking back up, and summer is almost in sight. And what does that mean? It’s time for brands to start dropping their new collections, and we can’t wait.

Yesterday, our fashion team managed to get a sneak peek at Next’s new spring/summer range, and let’s just say it does not disappoint. Packed full of fashion-forward pieces, trusty basics and the most important part, actually affordable items that are high quality, Next has really levelled their style game up this year.

The summer range features a few key themes, as well as some stadnout pieces. From classic summer fabrics to trendy buttermilk yellow and maximalist jewellery, we’ve selected a few of our top picks and the style buys we reckon are going to sell out pretty fast.

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CROCHET CRAZE

Crochet cover-up shirt, available for £32 here

Crochet is a summer staple, and this oversized red and cream shirt caught our eye as the perfect beach cover-up. Layer over a bikini for a cool-girl summer look, and easily transition from beach to bar by slipping on a pair of denim Bermuda shorts or floaty linen trousers

TUTTI FRUITI

Red Sequin Fruit Shoulder Bag, available for £55 here

And Yellow Sequin Fruit Shoulder Bag, available for £55 here

Beaded fruit bags are easily one of the biggest trends of the summer, and Next’s offerings are some of the highest quality, for the most affordable prices we’ve seen. £55 is pricier for a novelty handbag, but when compared to Staud and Anthropologie’s options, this price is much more wallet-friendly. And the perfect way to add a pop of fun to your summer outfits.

EASILY SUEDE

Tan Brown Suede Signature Premium Footbed Toe Loop Sandals, available for £69 here

Suede has been a huge trend, and although it’s typically a more wintery fabric, we love how Next has taken it into the summer with these chunky sandals. I’ve been loving the boho revival we’ve been having over the past few months, and think these shoes fit perfectly into that style.

LUXE LINEN

Navy 100% Linen Shell Top, available for £30 here

And Navy 100% Linen Bermuda Shorts, available for £38 here

Made from 100% pure linen, this top and shorts co-ord doesn’t compromise style for practicality. Thanks to the breathable fabric, it’s cool and breezy for the summer, but it’s also right on trend with its Bermuda shorts and navy hue.

BUTTER ME UP

Buttermilk Yellow Bandeau Jersey Woven Mix Midi Dress, available for £36 here

A summer midi dress is a wardrobe essential in the warmer months, and this butter yellow dress really ticks all the boxes. With it’s trendy drop waist, comfortable jersey bandeau and flattering fit, this is such an easy to style piece. Not to mention that it’s in the colour of the season and under £40!

SEAS THE DAY

Gold Tone Shell Yellow Beaded Necklace, available for £20 here

And Gold Tone Shell Charm Necklace, £22 here

Shells, fish, lobsters and more sea-themed creatures are taking over jewellery this year. Forget minimalist and dainty, it’s officially the season of more is more, and Next has not disappointed with its selection. From layered charm necklaces to chunky gold shells and fishy earrings, elevate your outfits this summer with some bold jewellery.

If you’re on the lookout for more spring buys, our head of shopping Zoe visited the Nobody’s Child store this week and found a few hidden gems that are worth every penny. A standout piece was the black linen-blend Lotte tie-waist mini dress, £69.

The Doctor Who and The Sweeney star and Star Wars voiceover performer died at the age of 80 and has been fondly remembered by one actress in a touching tribute

Carry On legend actor Julian Holloway has left £25,000 to his model daughter Sophie Dahl, his will has revealed. The TV icon and voice-over artist, who died the age of 80 in February, had an estate worth nearly half a million pounds, with the most of it going to his stepson Joel Gregory.

The late actor’s fortune totalled £493,917 before final expenses, which brought it down to £480,891. His final wishes included having his ashes scattered at either Lord’s Cricket Ground or Sudbrooke Park Golf Club.

While the actor left both his daughter Sophie and stepdaughter Kate Gregory with £25,000 each, it was stepson Joel who inherited the bulk of his assets and was named executor of the will. Holloway, who lived in Poole in Dorset at the time of his death, was celebrated for his roles in eight Carry On films, such as Carry On Doctor and Carry On Camping.

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Sophie Dahl – born in 1977 to Holloway and British actress Tessa Dahl – is a renowned model and author whose grandfather was famed children’s writer Roald Dahl, reports Devon Live. Actress Sarah Douglas mourned the loss of Holloway, saying at the time of his death: “I lost a dear friend yesterday and I’m so, so sad. I have known Julian Holloway since the early 70’s and he has been the best of friends to me all these years.

“Julian was the wittiest of men and we would laugh and laugh. He was a friend through thick and thin, first in London then LA then back home again. He was also the associate producer of The Brute (1977) but I had first met him professionally in 1973 on a BBC drama called ‘Secrets’. There will be lots written about him and all his wonderful work but right now he is just a dear and sorely missed friend.”

The Carry On stalwart, who also graced screens with roles in The Sweeney, Doctor Who, and Beverly Hills 90210, was born in Watlington, Oxfordshire, in 1944 to the actor and singer Stanley Holloway and his wife, Violet. Finding love in the acting world, he tied the knot twice, with Zena Walker and later Debbie Wheeler.

Women in Wales, a charity based in Cardiff, have reportedly been left ‘horrified’ and ‘outraged’ after disgraced opera singer Wynne Evans was announced as the ‘surprise’ performer at their fundraising lunch

Ambassadors for a children’s charity in Wales were reportedly left shocked and appalled when scandal-hit opera singer Wynne Evans was unveiled as the ‘surprise’ act for their fundraising lunch despite his controversial stint on Strictly Come Dancing.

The announcement was made on the Women in Wales Facebook page on Wednesday. It revealed that the 53-year-old, best known for his appearances in the Go Compare adverts before competing on the BBC dance series, would be performing at the event today.

Wynne stepped back from the Strictly Come Dancing tour and his BBC Radio Wales show in January, after being caught on camera making a lewd sexual joke aimed at co-star Janette Manrara during a press call. The incident came just weeks on from an awkward moment between the singer and his professional partner Katya Jones during the live Strictly shows.

In a Facebook post shared on Wednesday night, the Women in Wales Luncheon page announced: “SURPRISE PERFORMANCE! We are delighted to announce that the incredible Wynne Evans will be performing live at this year’s Luncheon!

“Wynne will be filling the room his breath-taking vocals an unforgettable performance for you all this Friday. Diolch, Wynne – We are looking forward to Friday.” Wynne shared the announcement to his own page, adding: “Thank you so much.”

Wynne’s booking didn’t attract much backlash on the Women In Wales Luncheon Facebook page, with one fan commenting: “Looking forward to the day and it will be great to see Wynne Evans performing at the event.”

However, supporters of the charity – which raises funds for children’s charities and projects across Wales – have reportedly said they had no prior knowledge of Wynne’s performance at the fundraising luncheon and have distanced themselves from the event.

A woman associated with the charity, who wished to stay unnamed, expressed her shock, stating to the MailOnline: “I had no idea and I am absolutely horrified and outraged Wynne Evans is performing. It flies in the face of everything we have been campaigning tirelessly for and puts our hard work back. This is unacceptable.I want nothing to do with it.”

Another voiced her disappointment, saying: “We are a women’s charity, and I am so upset we would be associated with him.” The Mirror has approached representatives for Wynne Evans and Women In Wales for comment.

In January, Wynne said he was “deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused”, as he announced he would be taking some time out from his BBC Radio Wales show and the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour to prioritise his wellbeing.

The Welsh opera singer said in a statement: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that I’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing.

“I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection. Apologies to those I won’t get to see at the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.”

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones, who was partnered with Wynne on Strictly, reposted the message and wrote: “Let’s show humanity and consideration.” She added that she would miss Wynne in the post to her Instagram stories.

During their time on Strictly, Wynne and Katya had to apologise for a “joke” in which she moved his hand from her waist during the BBC show. In another moment, Katya appeared to not want to high-five her celebrity partner, which they called “a running joke”.