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Bargain Hunt star Ogheneochuko ‘Ochuko’ Ojiri has been charged following a terrorist financing investigation by the National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit

The Metropolitan Police have issued a statement after they charged a Bargain Hunt star following a terrorist financing investigation. Offices from the National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit (NTFIU) launched a probe into Ogheneochuko ‘Ochuko’ Ojiri.

According to the Met, the 53-year-old was the first person to be charged with a specific offence under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000. He faces eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector.

The charges relate to a period from October 2020 until December 2021. Ojiri is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 May.

In a statement, the Met said: “Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53 (05.05.72), of west London, has been charged following an investigation into terrorist financing by officers from the National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit (NTFIU), part of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.

“Following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service, he has been charged with eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector, contrary to section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000. The charges relate to a period from October 2020 to December 2021.”

They added: “The investigation has been carried out in partnership with the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) in HM Treasury, HMRC (the organisation that regulates the art sector), and the Met’s Arts & Antiques Unit.”

The art dealer, who is known for appearing on BBC show Bargain Hunt since 2021, founded the Ramp Gallery in London, which specialises in emerging and contemporary artists.

He grew up with a love for the arts and eventually started a career in antiques. Ojiri said: “No other industry would accept my rare mixture of sarcasm, cynicism and passion. Ha-ha!”

The antique expert opened his own vintage shop and art gallery called Pelicans & Parrots with Juliet Da Silva on Stoke Newington Road in Dalston, London. It sold contemporary furniture, houseware and gifts.

They were able to get the right to serve alcohol on the premises to support pop-up events. Ojiri told the local council about his business’s success in 2019: “We’ve been trading since 2010, and have been integral to the regeneration of the area.

“We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved in those nine years. We’ve taken risks and we’re proudly part of the community.”

However, the shop closed down in October 2021. It didn’t deter him from urging others to get into the antique business, however, as he said: “Forget all the rules and buy what you love. The chances are someone else will love it too.”

Ojiri’s Ramp Gallery in London later evolved into the contemporary art gallery Ojiri Gallery in the capital. He previousky told the BBC: “Contemporary art, paintings, prints, sculpture and drawings. I’m absolutely obsessed, in love and infatuated.”

Want the designer look without spending a fortune? There’s a best-selling handbag that looks just like the iconic Hermes Berkin bag but without the £22k price tag

While we all may crave the luxury look when it comes to our accessories, price tags between £22k and £32k are outside of the average budget – yes you read that right. The celebrity-loved and iconic statement piece, the Hermes Berkin bag, is currently selling for around £23, 950, with other colours and measurements retailing for higher price points like £32, 750 – costs which are likely outside of most of our bank accounts (if that doesn’t sound like an impossibel amount to you, we’re jealous).

But, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrafice the designer look, as there’s a best-selling shoulder bag that boasts all the style, elegance and luxury of the classic Berkin, with a much more feasible price tag. Recently restocked after it flew off virtual shelves, DeMillier’s The Hudson shoulder bag is the perfect piece to add to your collection if you want to exude those luxe vibes, without blowing the bank.

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The Hudson is designed to last, making it the perfect investment piece to keep in your wardrobe for every occasion, for many seasons to come. Featuring an iconic belted strap and gold-plated lock akin to that of the Hermes bag, The Hudson offers both practicality and sophistication.

Versatile and spacious, the bag adapts effortlessly to everyday needs, with expandable side panels that adjust with stud fastenings to provide extra space, making it an ideal choice whether as your everday casual bag or your new go-to work bag, as it offers plenty of capacity to store all of your essentials and more.

Securely closed with a dog clip fastening, this bag promises to keep your belongings safe in style. Meanwhile, the two leather handle holders keep the top handles neatly together, so you don’t have to worry about your items spilling out every time you pop the bag.

Complete with a top handle and an adjustable, removable crossbody strap for various styling options and ease of carrying, this sophisticated bag can be styled in hand, on the crook of the arm, or across the body. Earning more points than just it’s timeless and chic look, The Hudson is ethically made from sustainably sourced, LWG gold-rated Italian leather, blending a luxury, classic style with contemporary refinement.

Retailing for £550, this bag comes in various colourways and designs to choose from – but I’d hurry, this gem has already sold-out once before, and you won’t want to miss this chance again.

Want the designer look without spending a fortune? There’s a best-selling handbag that looks just like the iconic Hermes Berkin bag but without the £22k price tag

While we all may crave the luxury look when it comes to our accessories, price tags between £22k and £32k are outside of the average budget – yes you read that right. The celebrity-loved and iconic statement piece, the Hermes Berkin bag, is currently selling for around £23,950, with other colours and measurements retailing for higher price points like £32,750 – costs which are likely outside of most of our bank accounts (if that doesn’t sound like an impossibel amount to you, we’re jealous).

But, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrafice the designer look, as there’s a best-selling shoulder bag that boasts all the style, elegance and luxury of the classic Berkin, with a much more feasible price tag. Recently restocked after it flew off virtual shelves, DeMillier’s The Hudson shoulder bag is the perfect piece to add to your collection if you want to exude those luxe vibes, without blowing the bank.

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The Hudson is designed to last, making it the perfect investment piece to keep in your wardrobe for every occasion, for many seasons to come. Featuring an iconic belted strap and gold-plated lock akin to that of the Hermes bag, The Hudson offers both practicality and sophistication.

Versatile and spacious, the bag adapts effortlessly to everyday needs, with expandable side panels that adjust with stud fastenings to provide extra space, making it an ideal choice whether as your everday casual bag or your new go-to work bag, as it offers plenty of capacity to store all of your essentials and more.

Securely closed with a dog clip fastening, this bag promises to keep your belongings safe in style. Meanwhile, the two leather handle holders keep the top handles neatly together, so you don’t have to worry about your items spilling out every time you pop the bag.

Complete with a top handle and an adjustable, removable crossbody strap for various styling options and ease of carrying, this sophisticated bag can be styled in hand, on the crook of the arm, or across the body. Earning more points than just it’s timeless and chic look, The Hudson is ethically made from sustainably sourced, LWG gold-rated Italian leather, blending a luxury, classic style with contemporary refinement.

Retailing for £550, this bag comes in various colourways and designs to choose from – but I’d hurry, this gem has already sold-out once before, and you won’t want to miss this chance again.

The video, which also stars comedian Omid Djalili as a chef, starts with Ed Sheeran struggling to come up with ideas for his latest song before slipping on a rug and getting transported to an Iranian wedding

Ed Sheeran’s dad, John, made a quick appearance in the singer’s latest music video. The star recently released Azizam, which is Farsi for ‘my beloved’, and made sure to invite his dad to set to film the chaotic film, which sees him showing up as a wedding-guest at a fun-filled ceremony.

The video, which also stars comedian Omid Djalili as a chef, begins with the singer struggling to come up with ideas for his latest song before slipping on a rug and suddenly getting transported to an Iranian wedding. Standing at the gorgeous venue, Ed looked around in confusion before wedding guests danced towards him and had him surrounded.

He was standing in the kitchen for one part where he was fed Persian food. At one point, he was dancing with the guests, and the camera panned to Ed’s dad, John, joining in on the activities while dressed in a suede suit.

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It comes as Ed surprised fans over the weekend when he appeared at a tiny pub to put on a special performance of his new release, Old Phone.

The star put on an impromptu gig at the Thomas Wolsey pub in Ipswich on Sunday, and in recognition of the hitmaker’s new release, the beloved pub has been unofficially renamed The Old Phone for two weeks, BBC News reported.

The Suffolk native serenaded a bustling crowd inside the local pub, and a clip of the performance was shared by Ed Sheeran HQ on X. The video was captioned: “Ed brought the Old Phone Pub home. Thank you Ipswich for singing along with us!”

Fans shared their emotional experiences. One exclaimed: “I cried along to this earlier.” Another said: “It’s not just a pub anymore – it’s a time machine with strings. Thank you for turning small places into big memories, Ed.”

A third expressed their appreciation for the communal singing: “Sounds like an amazing night with Ed! I always love those crowd sing-alongs too – they bring such great energy.”

Other comments included enthusiastic praises like: “It was so good”, “Love this”, and: “Love to see so many fans there.”

The musician announced on Friday (May 2) plans for three performances, including at Ipswich Town FC’s stadium, an arena close to his heart.

Later that same day day, Ed hinted at a visit to the town by sending out a message to fans through his mailing list, as reported by the Ipswich Star.

The message read: “From Ipswich, MA to Ipswich, UK… we’re bringing The Old Phone pub home this weekend.” Fans were encouraged to respond to the message with a beer emoji for a chance to get invited.

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The video, which also stars comedian Omid Djalili as a chef, starts with Ed Sheeran struggling to come up with ideas for his latest song before slipping on a rug and getting transported to an Iranian wedding

Ed Sheeran’s dad, John, made a quick appearance in the singer’s latest music video. The star recently released Azizam, which is Farsi for ‘my beloved’, and made sure to invite his dad to set to film the chaotic film, which sees him showing up as a wedding-guest at a fun-filled ceremony.

The video, which also stars comedian Omid Djalili as a chef, begins with the singer struggling to come up with ideas for his latest song before slipping on a rug and suddenly getting transported to an Iranian wedding. Standing at the gorgeous venue, Ed looked around in confusion before wedding guests danced towards him and had him surrounded.

He was standing in the kitchen for one part where he was fed Persian food. At one point, he was dancing with the guests, and the camera panned to Ed’s dad, John, joining in on the activities while dressed in a suede suit.

READ MORE: Sky unveils major update to TV and broadband plan that Virgin and BT can’t match

It comes as Ed surprised fans over the weekend when he appeared at a tiny pub to put on a special performance of his new release, Old Phone.

The star put on an impromptu gig at the Thomas Wolsey pub in Ipswich on Sunday, and in recognition of the hitmaker’s new release, the beloved pub has been unofficially renamed The Old Phone for two weeks, BBC News reported.

The Suffolk native serenaded a bustling crowd inside the local pub, and a clip of the performance was shared by Ed Sheeran HQ on X. The video was captioned: “Ed brought the Old Phone Pub home. Thank you Ipswich for singing along with us!”

Fans shared their emotional experiences. One exclaimed: “I cried along to this earlier”. Another said: “It’s not just a pub anymore – it’s a time machine with strings. Thank you for turning small places into big memories, Ed”.

A third expressed their appreciation for the communal singing: “Sounds like an amazing night with Ed! I always love those crowd sing-alongs too – they bring such great energy”.

Other comments included enthusiastic praises like: “It was so good”, “Love this”, and: “Love to see so many fans there”.

The musician announced on Friday (May 2) plans for three performances, including at Ipswich Town FC’s stadium, an arena close to his heart.

Later that same day day, Ed hinted at a visit to the town by sending out a message to fans through his mailing list, as reported by the Ipswich Star.

The message read: “From Ipswich, MA to Ipswich, UK… we’re bringing The Old Phone pub home this weekend”. Fans were encouraged to respond to the message with a beer emoji for a chance to get invited.

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