Skechers slashes price of chunky platform boots to rival Timberland and Dr Martens

As autumn approaches, now’s the perfect time to invest in some comfortable and durable boots to see you through the wet and muddy season ahead – and right now, these Skechers boots are on sale

Skechers slashes price of platform boots to rival Timberland and Dr Martens(Image: Skechers)

Sure to make a statement, these Skechers Jammers boots will create a lasting impression that wins points in style and practicality. Sure to see you through the dreary autumn weather and carry you across any terrain, these Skechers boots rival the likes of iconic brands like Timberland or Doc Martens, but with a more wallet-friendly price tag.

Boasting dreamy comfort, which Skechers is infamous for, and durability that ensures they will be a staple for many seasons to come, these Jammers boots would normally set you back a steep £75. However, they are now up for grabs with a delightful discount, bringing the price tag down to £59.99 while this Skechers sale lasts.

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These Women’s Jammers were £75 but are now £59.99(Image: Skechers)

Armed with a fashionable lace-up design, these boots feature all of the comfort and versatility you’d expect from Skechers trainers, but with a synthetic leather upper that wins points for style and ensures they can navigate a large array of settings, whether you’re opting for a chunkier shoe to wear to the office or heading out on a walk with the dogs.

Equipped with a Skechers Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole, these boots ensure your feet don’t feel the heat during the warmer months and don’t get sweaty while you go about your day. Thanks to Skechers’ classic heritage lug outsole, these shoes provide a 1 3/4-inch heel that helps add that extra height to your look, while also ensuring you’ve always got grip, durability and protection from the elements, no matter where you’re venturing.

In case the nifty price cut hasn’t fully convinced you, these chunky boots have amassed an overall 4.5 out of 5-star rating, with nearly 80% bestowing perfect marks.

One Skechers fan gushes: “Perfect shoe. I could walk for days in these shoes. I wear them every day for months and your can’t even tell. I wore them for 2 weeks in Japan and hiked a mountain in them and they are still good as new. Super comfy and durable. Sooo comfortable because they are a perfect width, good impact absorption and light weight. On top of that they match with almost everything and are cute.”

Another buyer beams: “Great for winter in Michigan with snow!”

Further praise comes from this customer who writes: “These shoes were out of the box comfortable!! The first time I wore them for a full day, I didn’t remember that I was wearing “new shoes.” I love the look too. Zero regrets!”

And a fourth shopper says: “I wear these shoes daily! I am vegan and I have been looking for a cute pair of shoes built to last that don’t have the most painful break in period. These are also great in the snow/ice! I haven’t fallen. I will definitely buy them again!!”

One less-than-satisfied customer did share their disappointment, writing: “I have been wearing these very frequently for almost just about a year now, and although I adore the design, the material is not durable, and they are not practical for UK weather or any kind of mud. I had no need to break them in, but the inside has some parts that have been clearly rubbed against, causing holes.”

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That said, most buyers can’t stop raving about the shoes, with one customer noting: “I love these shoes! They were a little lighter in colour than I wanted, but they still match the clothing I purchased them to wear with. They are super comfortable, and I got compliments on them the very first day I wore them. They are very sturdy and provide great support. I absolutely love them!”

Man Utd make £74m bid for striker Sesko

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Manchester United have made a bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko with the overall package potentially rising to 85m euros (£73.8m).

The offer includes a guaranteed payment of 75m euros (£65.2m).

United are yet to get a response but believe it is an appropriate valuation for the 22-year-old Slovenia international and that the player is keen to complete a move to Old Trafford.

Newcastle also want Sesko and have a made bid for the striker, which has not been accepted.

The offer is seen as significant as there had been suggestions Manchester United did not want to firm up their interest with Leipzig without knowing Sesko was prepared to join them.

Sesko has 39 goals in 87 appearances for RB Leipzig and, at 6ft 5in, he would also bring a significant physical presence to the Old Trafford club’s front line.

United sources have previously outlined how it is possible for them to reach an agreement on Sesko even though Sir Jim Ratcliffe said earlier this year there was the potential for United to go bust by Christmas without massive cost-cutting measures.

Payment arrangements for the deals for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo from Wolves and Brentford this summer, which total £130m, have been arranged in a favourable way.

In addition, the entirety of Marcus Rashford’s £325,000-a-week salary is being covered by his loan move to Barcelona and Manchester United received £5m from Chelsea after the Blues pulled out of a deal to sign Jadon Sancho.

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Sheff Wed players to fulfil Leicester opener – what has happened with Owls?

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According to BBC Sport, Sheffield Wednesday’s players will play Leicester City on Sunday in their first game of the Championship campaign.

The Owls’ off-season has been turbulent because players and staff members were paid off in May, June, and July, registration restrictions were in place, Hillsborough’s North Stand was closed due to concerns over its structural integrity, and manager Danny Rohl left the club.

The EFL was concerned about the club’s ability to play its opening game, so the BBC learned that a behind-closed-doors training match with Burnley was postponed after the players refused to play.

When asked on Tuesday morning if the players could go on strike and refuse to play for the Foxes, club captain Barry Bannan responded, “No, I don’t think so.”

We left the Burnley game at the weekend because it has already happened too frequently, and I believe it is much simpler to do so in a pre-season friendly game than a championship game.

We’ve just entered training, and we’ve made it appear to us to be okay with it, so we made the decision to say “enough is enough” really.

Despite their ongoing financial difficulties, Bannan recently agreed to a new deal with the organization.

The 35-year-old, who has made 447 starts for the Owls in ten seasons, claimed he had turned down “interest from elsewhere” to stay at Hillsborough.

Only 15 first-team players are in the Wednesday squad, who have also made HMRC payments and are facing mounting debts.

Sheffield Wednesday arrived in what way?

Between 2015, when Dejphon Chansiri bought the club, and 2024, Sheffield Wednesday lost £ 178 million.

When he first arrived, Chansiri was eager to speculate about player purchases and higher salaries.

Remember that in the beginning, Wednesday was competing for Premier League promotion twice.

However, it seems as though Chansiri’s ability to finance the club has declined recently, particularly over the past few years.

Due to this, there has been no maintenance on the stadium and no wages have been paid by creditors.

One of the Hillsborough stands is determined to be ineffective and will be empty when Wednesday play their first games as a result.

When a dream doesn’t materialize, people often pursue it and wonder what to do when it doesn’t.

And it’s a problem that exists in English football’s second-tier because average losses cost £400,000 each week.

There will be consequences that will leave clubs’ futures looking quite precarious if an owner’s circumstances change, as appears to be the case with Chansiri, or if their attitude toward football changes and they no longer want to subvention clubs, as we have seen elsewhere.

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Sheff Wed players to fulfil Leicester opener

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Sheffield Wednesday’s players will fulfil their opening game of the Championship season against Leicester City on Sunday, BBC Sport understands.

The Owls have had a tumultuous off-season as players and staff have had wages delayed during May, June and July, registration embargoes have been issued, the North Stand at Hillsborough has been closed because of concerns over its structural integrity and boss Danny Rohl has left the club.

In the lead-up to taking on Leicester, the EFL has expressed doubts over whether the club can fulfil its fixtures, while a behind-closed-doors training match with Burnley was cancelled after the players refused to play.

On Tuesday morning, when asked whether the players could go on strike and refuse to play against the Foxes, club captain Barry Bannan told Talksport: “No, I don’t think so.

“We pulled out of the Burnley game at the weekend, that was simply because it’s happened too much now and I think it’s a lot easier to pull put of a pre-season friendly game than it is a Championship fixture.

“We’ve come into training and just got on with it and made it look to the outside world like we’re fine with it, so that was our choice then to say ‘enough’s enough’ really.”

Bannan last week signed a new contract with the club despite their ongoing financial struggles.

The 35-year-old, who has made 447 appearances for the Owls in 10 seasons, said he had turned down “interest from elsewhere” to continue his stay at Hillsborough.

Wednesday, who have also missed payments to HMRC and face rising debts, have just 15 first-team squad members.

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Meghan Markle-loved make-up brand drops ‘game-changer’ concealer that reduces crow’s feet

This ‘clean beauty’ brand, a favourite with celebrities including the Duchess of Sussex, has just launched a new concealer that even helps to improve the skin as it conceals

Meghan Markle is a fan of this ‘clean beauty’ brand(Image: Getty)

Back when Meghan Markle’s personal Instagram account was first revamped, earlier this year, the Duchess listed some of her favourite beauty buys – and we all quickly took notes. One of them was RMS Beauty Luminizer, a subtle cream highlighter that’s a bestseller and popular with celebrities – and now the brand has dropped a new product that we bet might also get the royal seal of approval.

RMS Beauty has just launched its Revitalize Hydra Concealer, £34, at Space NK and Cult Beauty, a creamy, medium coverage liquid cover-up that’s packed with skincare ingredients – and some impressive claims and early customer reviews to boot.

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Packed with nourishing skincare ingredients(Image: RMS Beauty )

Available in 26 shades, RMS’s Revitalize Hydra Concealer contains ingredients such as eyebright, a ‘Revital-Eyes complex’ and Tightenyl, a plant-based retinol alternative. The result, RMS says, is nourished, smoother-looking skin over time as well as dark circles instantly covered, with the brand reporting that testers reported a visible reduction in the appearance of fine lines and crow’s feet after using this for 30 days.

It’s the customer reviews on the US RMS website, however, that are even more impressive, with plenty of shoppers with what you could call mature skin praising how lovely it is it use:

“At 53, I want a concealer that works with my skin – not against it. This clean beauty gem hits all the right notes: great coverage, a perfect skin match (thanks to the RMS team), and it stays put all day,” one user wrote. “I always prep and moisturize my skin first (non-negotiable at this age!), and this concealer layers beautifully over it – no pilling, no weird texture. And it plays so well with other make-up.”

“Revitalize Hydra Concealer was a game changer,” another review reads. “It applies flawlessly and stays on all day. I am 63, and actually makes the skin look younger. It gives a glow without being shiny. Feels like more than a concealer – feels like treatment. This is a product I will not be without. The applicator was so thoughtfully designed, with pinpoint accuracy and just the perfect amount of product distributed.”

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Immediate and long-term results(Image: RMS Beauty)

Our beauty editor Laura has also tried this, and says, “This really is a very creamy formula – it doesn’t look or feel cakey at all under the eyes – and the little brush applicator is so much better than traditional doe-foot ones. The colours are perfect, too. Apart from a tiny bit of settling in fine lines at the end of the day, it’s pretty much foolproof.”

This is backed up by one three-star review on the RMS website that reads: “It goes on nicely and has good coverage, but it absolutely does crease, they all do. I feel like it made my fine lines look like big wrinkles by midday,” suggesting that it’s nearly impossible to find a concealer that is hydrating yet doesn’t crease at all (you normally have to pick one or the other).

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If hydrating if the main thing you’re looking for from your concealer then you might also like Fenty Beauty We’Re Even Hydrating Longwear Concealer, £25, whereas if it’s full coverage and longevity you’re after, not much beats Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer (try the travel-size tube for £19 first).

Warwick Davis’ daughter shows off new boyfriend as dad finds love after mum’s death

Harry Potter star Warwick Davis’ daughter Annabelle Davis has shared a sweet moment with her rarely seen boyfriend as the actor moves on following his wife Samantha’s death

Warwick Davis’ daughter Annabelle Davis shared a sweet moment with her boyfriend(Image: Rowan Griffiths / Daily Mirror)

Warwick Davis’ daughter Annabelle has shared a loved up snap with her rarely seen boyfriend as the family support each other after wife Samantha’s death. The actress, 28, first went public with her romance in 2021 but gives only small glimpses of their life together.

Annabelle and boyfriend Charlie headed to a summer event together, where they shared a cosy moment together. The Dumping Ground star looked gorgeous in a pink floral dress as she gazed lovingly into Charlie’s eyes.

Charlie, who works as a music producer and photographer, appeared smart as he wore a navy suit and pink tie to match Annabelle’s dress. It comes after Warwick revealed earlier this year that he had found love again one year after his wife’s tragic death.

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Annabelle shared a loved up moment with boyfriend Charlie(Image: Instagram)

Annabelle and Charlie bonded over their shared love of creativity and caravanning, having carried on the Davis’ holiday tradition.

Her dad Warwick’s wife Samantha, who he affectionately called Sammy, died aged 53 last spring after following complications after spinal surgery. While at the BAFTAs in February, Warwick revealed he had found love again.

During his emotional Fellowship award speech, he cryptically gave a shout out to someone named ‘Sponge’. He said: “Special mention should go to Sponge, you know who you are.

“Thank you for showing me that life can still have meaning and for helping me to laugh and to love again.” Warwick was later quizzed over who Sponge is while on the Jonathan Ross Show.

He replied: “I can reveal, sticking with the Harry Potter theme, Sponge is indeed She-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named.” However, Warwick did make a reference to Daisy May Cooper’s This Country character Kerry Mucklowe as he shared more about the mystery lady.

The Harry Potter actor added: “Sponge very much reminds me of Kerry. Some of the things she says and her accent.” Warwick paid tribute to Samantha during his BAFTAs speech, as his children Annabelle and Harrison sat in the front row.

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Samantha died last year following surgery complications (Image: PA)

He became tearful as he shared: “When you go through your career as an actor, you sometimes become a bit reluctant to do certain jobs thinking another one will come along and be a bit better.

“She [Samantha] would always say ‘get out there and do it’. She was great at networking as well, always talking to producers and getting me the work in the next job. Very supportive.

“You need that in this business because it is difficult. You’ve got to have someone who is very supportive of you being away on occasions and working ridiculous hours.”

This year, an inquest concluded that Samantha died in March 2024 as a result of a cardiac arrest following complications of essential surgery. Warwick’s legal team have launched an investigation into whether Samantha died of alleged medical negligence.

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Warwick and Samantha first locked eyes on the set of the 1988 fantasy film Willow when he was just 17 and she 16. The teenage Warwick was by then already a rising star, having found fame as Ewok Wicket in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, while Samantha had previously worked on the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth alongside her famous father, Peter Burroughs. They married in the summer of 1991.

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