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As we head deeper into spring and the sunny weather returns, shoppers are eager to spruce up their gardens with stylish and comfy furniture without breaking the bank

A swing seat is a trendy and sleek addition to furniture that will elevate any outdoor space. Whether you frequently host gatherings in your garden or just fancy a comfortable place to sit back and relax on long summer evenings, a swing seat is a top choice for many.

Some may be concerned that adding a 3-seater piece of furniture may come with a hefty price tag outside your budget this spring, but not this pick from Amazon.

Normally £172, this Outsunny 3-Seater Swing Chair has landed on sale with a massive discount, making it a wallet-friendly must-have for any outdoor space, from gardens to patios to front porches.

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With five colour and pattern options to choose from, this swing seat is sure to provide the perfect space to enjoy your garden, be it with friends or by yourself. This swing chair has been hailed as great for lazy afternoons when you fancy sipping a glass of wine on a summer evening or want to chill out with a book in the sunshine.

Equipped with a metal framework that features an A-shape that ensures even stability, this swing seat is perfect for households with kids or pets that may try to rock the swing a bit too excitedly. The framework comes armed with a powder coating for extra strength and durability. The frame boasts foot pads on the legs for balance and floor protection, which is ideal on any surface from your lawn to your patio.

Praised for its comfort in over 900 reviews, this swing seat features a text-line bench seat and back for breathability, making it a great choice as we head toward the warmer seasons. Plus, the high and slightly angled back and armrests offer a more comfortable position.

Outsunny 3 Seater Swing Chair with Adjustable Tilting Canopy

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And it’s not just a chair, this swing seat comes with its own adjustable and removable canopy that promises to shield you and your guests from sun glare, UV rays and mild rain, so you can make the most of your new seat no matter the elements.

Boasting 972 reviews, with a resounding 86% bestowing 4 or 5 stars, this swing chair is a favourite among Amazon shoppers. One thrilled customer beams: “Lovely, comfortable swing. Absolute bargain for the price and swift delivery. Highly recommend. ”

Further praise comes from this buyer who says: “We bought it last summer. We enjoyed it and then packed it away for winter. Recently we have brought it back outside for this year’s pleasure. It is still smart and sturdy for the new season. Thank you for a wonderful garden swing. ”

Even more glowing praise comes from this shopper who gushes: “Nice for relaxing in the garden all year round. It’s strong and sturdy and good quality. The canopy can be removed for washing and if the seat looks a bit dirty I just scrub it with some warm soapy water. Obviously, it’s great for relaxing in the sunshine during the summer months but I decided to wrap fairy lights around the frame and now I love sitting outside in the autumn evenings with my lights on, a snuggly blanket and glass of wine. The frame took me and my husband a hour or so to put together. Read the instructions and follow the steps carefully as it can be a bit confusing due to there being so many pieces. Definitely worth the money. ”

A fourth enthuses: “ This has been the best of all I have purchased is Amazon. I always rock my baby to sleep on this hammock during summer, autumn, spring and winter. If it’s raining I even brought it inside the house. After few months of use, you just have to apply a bit of all on the handles of the swing to avoid loud squeaking. We are using it for almost 2 years now, and it never had rust on it because we took care of it. Definitely recommended. ”

And this 5-star rater shares: “I’ve always wanted a garden swing and this was too much of a bargain to miss at £55. It was a bit awkward to put together as I was on my own but I managed it. I just love it and have used it every day since I put it up, even in the rain. ”

While this Amazon sale lasts, you can pick up this convertible 3-seater swing seat for the reduced price of £102. 99, nearly £60 less than its full price.

If you’d prefer to check out alternative models, check out this 3-Seater Metal Garden Swing Chair for £90 from Argos, or take a peek at this Outsunny 3 Seater Garden Swing with Adjustable Canopy that’s now £197 down from £219 thanks to this sale at Yimbly (a parent company owned by Reach).

David Beckham is planning his 50th birthday amid a family feud among his sons that is threatening their previously tight family bond, with eldest Brooklyn Beckham snubbing mum Victoria Beckham’s birthday on Thursday

David Beckham’s 50th birthday plans with his family are being finalised amid a feud among his sons which is threatening their previously tight family bond. The former England and Manchester United star will turn 50 on May 2 and the footballer is planning a series of events and an ‘intimate’ birthday party during a month of celebrations.

Becks has already kicked-off proceedings with a star-studded bash in Miami at the end of March, which was packed with celebrity guests including Lionel Messi, Jack Whitehall and Victoria Beckham’s fellow Spice Girl, Mel B.

This warm-up to the main event of David’s birthday was held at exclusive Italian restaurant Cipriani and is a precursor to more intimate celebrations in Europe with more friends and family.

A source told The Sun about David’s plans: “What he actually really loves, and wants more than anything, is some quiet time with Victoria and their kids away from it all – that’s the thing he’s looking forward to most. “

It is believed that David’s 50th plans will follow in the footsteps of Victoria’s 50th last year, during which she enjoyed a party at London’s exclusive private members’ club Oswold’s before the family jetted to the south of France. The source continued to say that plans for David’s celebrations are being kept as a “surprise” from him.

The source added: “It will be very isolated, well away from the big showbiz places they might usually be seen at – just them and the kids miles away from it all having some great food and drink together. They’re the private moments he really cherishes – they’re hard to find when you’re as recognisable as a family as they are. ‘

While David is hoping for a family celebration, it is looking increasingly unlikely that the fall out between siblings Brooklyn and Romeo will remain unresolved, leaving many to assume the eldest son of David and Victoria, will be absent from the celebration.

The rift is believed to be centred around Romeo’s girlfriend Kim Turnbull, who reportedly dated Brooklyn nearly nine years ago. According to media outlets across the pond, Brooklyn and Nicola allegedly believe Kim does not have the right intentions when it comes to dating Romeo. However, Victoria is said to adore Kim and Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel.

And this is why the couple who tied the knot in lavish ceremony in 2022, have been noticeably absent from family gatherings and David’s landmark birthday may be another family occasion to add to the list.

Adding insult to injury, neither Brooklyn or Nicola publicly wished Victoria a happy 51st birthday last Thursday, which is highly unusual when compared to previous years.

Instead, only Romeo and Cruz took to social media to wish their mum a happy day. According to those close to the family, David is said to be left upset over the strained relationship among his sons.

They added: “Family is everything to him. He is a working class boy who grew up with strong connections to his grandparents and parents, and he loves nothing more than to see his boys, and Harper, being so close. While the location will be perfect and stunning, what he wants most is for his family to be around him, happily getting along.

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For 10 years, ‘Allo Allo’ brought viewers plenty of laughter and drama across its nine series and 85 episodes. Having last aired back in 1992, let’s take a look at what happened to some of its stars

As far as sitcoms go, things don’t get a lot more iconic than ‘Allo ‘Allo! Set in France during World War II, the comedy series followed cafe owner René Artois as he attempted to aid the resistance and avoid trouble from the Nazis.

Created by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft, the show aired on the BBC for nine series, spanning 85 episodes from 1982 to 1992. From unwitting heroes to secret affairs, the show brought drama and comedy in equal measure and turned its stars into household names. Three decades since it last aired, The Mirror is taking a deep dive into what some of its famous faces are up to…

Gorden Kaye

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Gorden Kaye was known for playing cafe owner René Artois in the hit show, having previously got his big break in Coronation Street. Gorden’s career almost came to an end after he suffered head injuries and underwent five hours of brain surgery after an advertising board was blown through his car windscreen during the Burns’ Day storm in 1990.

In 2007, the actor returned to our screens for a one-off episode of ‘Allo ‘Allo! in which he reunited with several of his former co-stars. Sadly, Gordon died in January 2017 at the age of 75 after a heartbreaking two-year battle with dementia. Following his passing, Shane Allen, controller of BBC comedy commissioning, described the star as being “a terrific comic actor”.

Carmen Silvera

Carmen Silvera starred as René’s wife, Edith Artois, who worked as a cabaret performer in their cafe. Following her appearance on the show, Carmen continued to carve out a name for herself in the acting industry and appeared in West End shows such as Waters of the Moon, Hobson’s Choice and A Coat of Varnish.

In April 2002, Carmen was diagnosed with lung cancer and told she only had three months left to live. Sadly, in August 2002, she died just months after celebrating her 80th birthday. “She celebrated her 80th birthday in June with friends and family and was cheerful right to the end,” said friend and agent Barry Burnett.

“She said she had a very happy life, some wonderful holidays, and wonderful success in her career. ”

Vicki Michelle

During the series Vicki Michelle played waitress Yvette Carte-Blanche and appeared in various plays based on ‘Allo ‘Allo! too. Throughout her TV career, the 74-year-old has remained a familiar face on our screens thanks to roles on shows including Noel’s House Party and Emmerdale and in 2023 she joked she was “the real Queen Vic” when she joined EastEnders as the brash Jo Cotton.

In September 2023, the soap star took to social media to share the devastating news that her younger Suzie had passed away. “Said Goodbye to my beautiful baby sister Suzie this week. Beautiful inside and out. Hundreds of people came to say their farewell. She was so loved. Wonderful memory with Suzie and her daughter Susie. RIP, Beautiful sister. Be Happy in your new home. Love [red heart] You. #heartbroken,” she wrote.

Arthur Bostrom

Fans of ‘Allo ‘Allo! will remember Arthur Bostrom for playing the hilarious Officer Crabtree from series two onwards. Although his character was known for his inability to correctly pronounce French words, Arthur speaks, ironically, fluent French.

Away from the show, the 70-year-old has appeared in the audio drama Dead Man Walking and theatre productions including Are You Being Murdered? and Out Of Order. He is also a coach and, in an interview with Voice magazine, called coaching “the only other thing that I truly love doing besides acting and writing. ”

Kim Hartman

Kim Hartman starred as Private Helga Geerhart in Allo’ Allo’! and later racked up a string of other TV appearances after securing roles in the likes of Casualty, Grange Hill, The Brittas Empire and Fifteen Storeys. Kim, 73, has also taken to the stage in plays such as My Mother Said I Never Should as well as the West End production of ‘Allo’ Allo!

In 2017, she starred in the Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk. The Oscar-winning film also featured famous faces, including Harry Styles, Barry Keoghan, and Cillian Murphy.

Guy Siner

77-year-old Guy Siner played Lieutenant Hubert Gruber. Guy’s other TV credits include ChuckleVision, Doctors, Diagnosis Murder and The Crown and in 2003 he appeared on the big screen in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

More recently, he starred in The Crown in 2022. Just last year he was part of the cast of Disney+’s Rivals during which he played clergyman Bishop Brenton.

Sue Hodge

Having acted since she was a teen, Sue Hodge is best known for her role as waitress Mimi Labonq. Sue, 67, has kept the magic of Mimi alive since then, appearing in the 2007 one-off episode and the stage show Allo ‘Allo! She also tours the one-woman show Mimi and Me and has written the book Mimi’s Memoirs.

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Vicky Pattison has revealed that she and husband of six months Ercan Ramadan are sleeping in separate beds, and it turns out many celebrity couples actually split up at bedtime.

Reality star-turned-radio host Vicky Pattison jokingly revealed recently that she and husband, Ercan Ramadan, really need to start sleeping in the same bed (she sleeps with their two dogs ).

It might have sounded unusual, particularly just six months into their marriage, but happy couples sleeping in separate beds isn’t as uncommon as you might think.

Relationship expert Tina Wingman, founder of the Wingman app, maintains, “When couples decide to sleep in separate beds, often called a ‘sleep divorce’, it can sometimes lead to judgment from others.

Many think that couples need to always sleep together to stay close, so when they hear separate beds, they assume there’s trouble. But it’s not always about a lack of love.

“For some, sleeping apart makes sense – maybe one person snores, has different sleep habits, or needs more space to get a good night’s rest.

While sometimes separate beds can be a sign of trouble, others find it actually helps them feel more rested and less stressed, which can improve their relationship overall. ”

Here, we take a look at the stars whose decision to sleep in separate beds has made the ‘snooze’ headlines recently.

The Beckhams

The King and Queen of the Beckham brood, Victoria and David, are thought to occasionally sleep in separate beds on some night s, with designated “his” and “her” wings in their country bolthole in the Cotswolds.

Though neither of them have ever addressed the rumours directly, it wouldn’t be a huge leap to imagine – they installed separate living quarters in their primary London home, where there was a separate wing where son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz stayed when they were dating.

Katherine Ryan

Comedian Katherine Ryan opened up last year about sleeping apart from husband Bobby Kootstra.

The Canadian funnywoman revealed she co-sleeps with their daughter Fenna, while Bobby sleeps in another room with son Fred: “I’ve had a lot of experts say: ‘You have to sleep with your husband. It’s really good for your relationship and your intimacy. ’

But I don’t think there’s anything anyone can say that will convince me that I should leave an infant alone in a room… I’d like to share a bed with Bobby, but there’s time for that. ”

Fern McCann

Reality star Ferne McCann confessed last September that she and fiancé of two years Lorri Haines sleep in separate bedrooms, having previously admitted they’d turned to an intimacy coach.

The former TOWIE star, 34, who shares daughter Finty, 18 months, and Sunday, 7, from Ferne’s previous relationship. Explaining that Lorri reacted badly to sleep deprivation after Finty’s birth she said, ’At first, it was more just to have our own space to get some really good quality sleep.

But, it’s all the rage now, babes! It just works for us. Now, we get excited on holidays and special occasions when we do share a bed. ’

Susanna Constantine

The co-host of iconic 2000s show What Not To Wear, revealed hilariously in 2023 that she’d had a ‘sleep divorce’, admitting, ‘It’s all my fault! ’

In the 62-year-old’s case, it was her horrific snoring that led to her and hubby Sten Bertleson bickering and eventually calling it a day on sharing a bed, after she tried everything from lying on a tennis ball to taping her mouth at night.