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Primark’s ‘gorgeous’ £12 bags you can ‘mix and match’

After seeing it on TikTok, TikTok users have dubbed the well-known shoulder bag “stunning” and “gorgeous”

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After spotting it online, Primark shoppers are desperate to purchase a “stunning” £12 bag in all three colors. There might be a new favorite in stock, but the store is well known for its trendy and affordable clothing.

The retailer is selling the Woven Faux Leather Shoulder Bag, priced at £12, in three shades: chocolate, burgundy and ecru. The bag features a crescent shape, woven texture design and a knotted handle with gold-tone hardware.

A clip featuring the bag in three different colors was shared by TikTok user Kia (@kia_artistry). How stunning are these woven bags andamp, only £12!, the post read. Do I need any of these (please say “yes”)?

The video received almost 3, 000 likes, 115.5k views, and numerous comments from enthralled shoppers. One person said, “You do indeed need all three, I’m also going to go and buy all three.”

Another user commented, “I like the cream one, very summery.” “You need them all,” a third person added.

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A fourth enthralled customer said, “You can mix and match with outfits for $33 for three bags. Beautiful bags for a great price.

Fifth remarked, “You can’t have too many bags with totally three different vibes, why not keep all three?” You need all three, a different customer wrote. After watching your video, I just had to order click n collect.

One customer praised the products, saying, “They are so cute, and the brown is great for everyday looks, you have to keep it now too late.”

Primark's Woven Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
Primark’s Woven Faux Leather Shoulder Bag(Image: Primark )

A fourth person said, “Omg I need,” and a third said, “I’m obsessed.” The fifth remarked, “You need them if you love them.”

Another devoted customer remarked, “Girls, I’m going to Primark tomorrow; I’m hoping they have them in stock.” These are stunning, one person said.

More customers expressed their love for the bags, with one customer saying, “Wow, they’re unreal.” A girl can never have too many bags, wrote another writer. They are stunning and “price is pricing”!

Primark’s product description reads: “A faux leather shoulder bag featuring a stylish woven texture, a sleek zip closure and metallic details.”

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Bridget Jones author claims she was ‘groped all the time’ when she worked for the BBC

Helen Fielding, the author of Bridget Jones, claims that during the 1980s when she worked for the BBC she was groped by male coworkers that she had just “got used to.”

Helen Fielding, a writer of Bridget Jones, claims that during their 1980s, male BBC coworkers groped her frequently.

Bridget Jones author Helen Fielding has hit out at the BBC after she claimed she was “groped” by male colleagues while working at the broadcaster during the eighties. The 67 year old star, who was propelled to the dizzy heights of fame after her novel became a Hollywood blockbuster in 2001, candidly revealed in a recent interview that women would constantly have their breasts touched by men.

Helen acknowledged that when I was in my 20s, people would actually touch your boob while they were conversing with you about work.

She continued, “It just seemed to be what you put up with,” at the Soho Farmhouse, during the summit. I wrote Bridget when it was still in development before #MeToo, and I still can’t believe that all that was happening.

In the film, which reflected Helen’s experiences at the BBC, Bridget Jones played by Renee Zellweger, is persistently batting off unwanted sexual advances by men including her boss Daniel Cleaver, played by Hugh Grant.

Hollywood stars like Rebel Wilson and Gillian Anderson both spoke at the annual summit, noting that sexism was still prevalent in the film industry.

Helen Fielding, a writer of Bridget Jones, claims that during their 1980s, male BBC coworkers groped her frequently.
Helen Fielding, a writer of Bridget Jones, claims that during their 1980s, male BBC coworkers groped her frequently.(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
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Helen continued, “I think it’s still present in the movie industry, just below the parapet.” I believe there must be a persistent awareness of the injustices that women face.

She continued, “You still have to fight much harder as a woman, even if you are successful, and you are treated in ways that men would not be.” And there is no denying that something needs to change in this situation.

Helen worked backstage at the well-known children’s TV program Jim’ll Fix It, which Jimmy Savile hosted after his death, when she left Oxford University.

Jimmy Saville was exposed as a serial liar after Helen worked on the show for a number of years. His antics were being whispered among the staff at the time, despite not being made public.

She continued, “Well, we always said, Don’t leave Jimmy alone with the children,” when addressing her concerns. However, we were a little over 23 years old, … The producers must have known, I’m sure of it.

We didn’t think he would do anything, she continued. But he was incredibly creepy. We remained with the children.”

Helen joined the BBC as a regional researcher for Nationwide in 1979.

We regret hearing about these experiences, according to a BBC spokesman in response to Helen’s claims.

The statement continued, “The BBC is very different from what it was then, and attitudes and behaviors have changed significantly over the past 40 years.”

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Tom Cruise desperately tries to hide girlfriend Ana de Armas as they leave Beckham bash

Tom Cruise looked a little worse for wear as he left David Beckham’s 50th birthday party in London last night – with rumoured new girlfriend Ana de Armas

Tom Cruise tried to hide the fact he had taken rumoured new girlfriend Ana de Armas to close pal David Beckham’s 50th birthday party in London last night – but the seemingly tipsy actor didn’t do a very good job.

The Mission Impossible star appeared to arrive on his own at Notting Hill’s three Michelin star Core by Clare Smyth restaurant. But as he left shielded by black umbrellas as he got in a waiting car, it became clear that Ana was indeed at the special celebrations.

In one hilarious snap, 37-year-old No Time To Die star Ana – wearing a black strapless dress – is seen ducking behind the car seat as a white tuxedoed Tom, 62, grinned and looked at the camera.

It’s thought Ana joined Tom in London earlier in the week to celebrate her own birthday in the capital on April 30. The pair have been linked since Valentine’s Day when they were spotted having dinner. Just a month later, they were seen leaving the Heliport in Battersea together, with Tom helping Ana into a waiting helicopter.

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Tom Cruise and Ana De Armas seen trying their best to hide
The hilarious moment Tom’s rumoured girlfriend Ana de Armas tries to hide behind a car seat (Image: SplashNews.com)

Tom has previously had romances with ex-wives Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes. He has also been romantically linked to Cher and Penelope Cruz. Last year, he sparked romance rumours with singer Victoria Canal. But now he’s introduced Ana to his close pals, it seems their romance could be getting serious.

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Ana isn’t without her share of famous exes either. The actress has been engaged twice and married once. In 2011 she married Spanish actor and model Marc Clotet, but their marriage wasn’t meant to be and after just two years they divorced in 2013.

Following her split from Marc, Ana went on to date talent agent Franklin Latt. In 2015 they even got engaged. But the pair didn’t make it down the aisle and split in 2016. Later that year, Ana was rumoured to be dating her Hands of Stone co-star Edgar Ramirez after the pair were photographed kissing at Cannes Film Festival. But despite the snog, they both insisted that they were just friends.

She then dated Cuban artist Alejandro Piñeiro before her most high profile relationship to date – with Ben Affleck. Ana and Ben fell madly in love on the set of their thriller movie Deep Water in 2019 and were often spotted walking their dogs together during lockdown. However their romance only lasted around a year before Ben got back with ex Jennifer Lopez, who he married but has since divorced.

Before dating Tom, Ana was also linked to to the stepson of controversial Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel. But fans have expressed concern for Ana thanks to Tom’s dramatic, headline-grabbing past that has included multiple divorces and his connections to a controversial Scientologist cult.

Tom is said to have joined the Church of Scientology in 1986 after allegedly being introduced to the pseudo-religion by his first wife, Mimi Rogers. The organisation was invented by science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard in 1954 and has since been slammed as a cult.

The secretive society reportedly sees members unlock different levels within the organisation by paying certain amounts of money to rise up through the ranks. Many who have escaped the organisation have claimed they have been followed and intimidated by other members.

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Reports have suggested that Scientology played a role in the end of Tom’s marriages to both Nicole and Kidman and Katie Holmes, but this hasn’t been confirmed. Further startling reports suggested that Scientology rules dictated that Katie was forbidden from making any noise while giving birth to her daughter Suri, now 19.

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Tom Cruise desperately tries to hide girlfriend Ana de Armas as they leave Beckham bash

Tom Cruise left last night’s 50th birthday party in London with rumored new girlfriend Ana de Armas for what appeared to be a slightly worse-for-wear look.

Tom Cruise tried to hide the fact he had taken rumoured new girlfriend Ana de Armas to close pal David Beckham’s 50th birthday party in London last night – but the seemingly tipsy actor didn’t do a very good job.

The three-Michelin-star restaurant Core by Clare Smyth in Notting Hill gave the impression that the Mission Impossible star was on his own. However, it became clear that Ana was actually present at the special celebrations as he left as he arrived in a waiting car, protected by black umbrellas.

In a hilarious scene, No Time To Die star Ana, 37, is seen scurrying behind the car seat as a white tuxedoedoed Tom, 62, grinned and looked at the camera. She is wearing a black strapless dress.

It’s thought Ana joined Tom in London earlier in the week to celebrate her own birthday in the capital on April 30. The pair have been linked since Valentine’s Day when they were spotted having dinner. Just a month later, they were seen leaving the Heliport in Battersea together, with Tom helping Ana into a waiting helicopter.

READ MORE: Sad truth behind Brooklyn Beckham’s feud with his family that ‘ruined David’s 50th’

Tom Cruise and Ana De Armas seen trying their best to hide
The hilarious moment Tom’s rumoured girlfriend Ana de Armas tries to hide behind a car seat (Image: SplashNews.com)

Tom has previously dated Katie Holmes, Nicole Kidman, and Mimi Rogers. Additionally, he has romantic ties to Penelope Cruz and Cher. He sparked romantic rumors with singer Victoria Canal last year. But now that he’s introduced Ana to close friends, it seems like their romance could be developing.

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Ana is also without her share of well-known ex-partners. The actress has previously wed and been engaged twice. She wed Spanish model and actor Marc Clotet in 2011, but their union ended in divorce in 2013.

Ana continued to date talent agent Franklin Latt after splitting with Marc. Even getting engaged did they do in 2015. However, the couple opted to end their union in 2016. After being spotted kissing at the Cannes Film Festival, Ana was later rumored to be dating Hands of Stone co-star Edgar Ramirez. They both argued that they were just friends despite the snog.

She then dated Cuban artist Alejandro Piñeiro before her most high profile relationship to date – with Ben Affleck. Ana and Ben fell madly in love on the set of their thriller movie Deep Water in 2019 and were often spotted walking their dogs together during lockdown. However their romance only lasted around a year before Ben got back with ex Jennifer Lopez, who he married but has since divorced.

Prior to dating Tom, Ana had a relationship with the late Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel’s son. Fans have expressed concern for Ana despite Tom’s dramatic, attention-grabbing past, which included multiple divorces and his connections to a contentious Scientologist cult.

Tom is alleged to have allegedly introduced the pseudo-religion by his first wife, Mimi Rogers, and subsequently enlisted in the Church of Scientology in 1986. L. Ron Hubbard, a writer of science fiction, created the organization in 1954, which has since been criticized as a cult.

Members of the secretive society reportedly receive bonuses to advance to various organizational levels. Many people who have fled the organization have alleged that other members have followed them and intimidated them.

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Reports have suggested that Scientology contributed to Tom’s marriages to Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes, but it hasn’t been confirmed. Surprising new reports suggested Katie was prohibited from making any noise while giving birth to her 19-year-old daughter Suri.

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Calderon sacked after Bristol Rovers’ relegation

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Bristol Rovers have sacked head coach Inigo Calderon following the team’s relegation from League One.

Burton’s draw with Wigan on Tuesday confirmed Rovers’ return to League Two following two seasons in the third tier.

His last game in charge was a 4-1 defeat by Blackpool on Saturday.

Calderon was appointed on Boxing Day but Rovers only won six of his 26 matches in charge.

The former Brighton & Hove Albion defender was appointed on a two-and-a-half-year deal in December, with the club 19th in the table and three points above the drop zone, but he failed to steer them to safety.

The Bristol Rovers job was Calderon’s first in a first-team managerial role, with the 43-year-old previously being manager of Brighton’s under-18s team.

Calderon took over from Matt Taylor, who was sacked in early December after a year in the job.

However, the issues that Taylor’s team struggled with at the start of the campaign persisted under Calderon, particularly scoring goals and away form.

Rovers’ tally of 44 goals scored is the fourth-lowest in the division – with 25 scored during Calderon’s tenure – and the manager’s plight was not helped by the loss of strikers Chris Martin and Promise Omochere to season-ending injuries in early March.

The club also sit bottom of the table for away results, having won only three times on the road. Under Calderon there was only one away win in 12 matches, with just four goals scored.

Calderon had consistently been honest in his assessment of the side and last month said the team were playing like “a League Two side”.

“It’s been difficult. We knew it was my first chance in senior management and the fact I am not getting success has been frustrating for me,” Calderon said following their defeat by Reading.

‘An awful finish to the season sealed fate’ – analysis

Ed Hadwin, BBC Radio Bristol commentator

Inigo Calderon’s short tenure as Rovers’ head coach has been a difficult one for him. He was so excited to get the chance of his first senior job in football management he spent Christmas away from his family in Spain to prepare.

And while there were definitely some games where he – and the team – showed some real promise (back-to-back wins over Huddersfield and Bolton in a run of five home wins in eight games) their awful finish to the season sealed his fate.

He certainly made mistakes during that time, with some of his substitutions leaving fans scratching their heads. But potentially the biggest issues he’s faced weren’t of his making.

Rovers’ owner, Hussain AlSaeed, told us this season’s playing budget is the largest in the club’s history, and while plenty of the players recruited in the summer are undoubtedly talented, the blend of a lot of youngsters and a handful of very senior players wasn’t right.

Then in January, with all his senior strikers having had significant injury issues, they didn’t sign an experienced player as cover.

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