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Growing fresh strawberries in your own garden, greenhouse or allotment has never been cheaper as this strawberry plant plummets all the way down to £1 in time for summer planting

Whether Wimbledon’s approach is making you crave strawberries and cream, or you don’t fancy paying supermarket prices for your smoothie ingredients, growing strawberries at home is an inexpensive and rewarding solution. And right now, you can add a strawberry plant to your garden for as little as £1 thanks to this Gardening Express deal.

With plenty of affordable strawberry plants to peruse, Gardening Express is currently hosting a major sale that makes it even cheaper to start growing your own fruit. The Strawberry ‘Elan’ plant would normally cost a budget-friendly £3.99 but is now reduced to £1 while this offer lasts.

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This high-yielding strawberry cultivar, ‘Elan,’ produces an abundance of big, delicious berries all summer. It is well-known for its strong taste and crisp texture, making it ideal for both cooking and fresh eating.

Producing charming white blossoms that not only enliven your outside area but also herald the advent of juicy fruit that will last until the first frost, this strawberry plant arrives in a 10.5 cm pot that lets you easily pop it into your preferred planter in your garden, on your patio or in a greenhouse.

To achieve optimal outcomes, it’s recommended you grow ‘Elan’ close to blooms that draw beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. For expert tips on the best pollinators, click here.

It’s also suggested that you grow ‘Elan’ in well-drained, fertile soil with full sun exposure. Maintain the plant with frequent mulching and watering to help keep moisture levels stable and weeds at bay. With convenient and low-maintenance care required, a home gardener will find ‘Elan’ to be a lovely choice, as it will yield a tasty and bountiful harvest with adequate care.

If you prefer to shop elsewhere or don’t mind paying slightly higher prices, we’ve found plenty of options to check out. For instance, Thomas & Morgan have this Strawberry Full Season Collection, which starts at £14.99. Meanwhile, You Garden is offering this Preplanted Strawberry ‘Sweet Summer’ Hanging Baskets for £19.99.

Coronation Street’s Stephanie Davis has split with her boyfriend Joseph McKalory ahead of Father’s Day. The couple welcomed their son, Samuel, into the world in January after getting together in 2022.

However, today, Steph made no mention of Joseph as she shared a photo of her own father with a heartfelt caption, thanking him for helping with her two sons Caben and Samuel, adding “there aren’t many men like you.” Responding to her post, one fan asked: “Where’s Joe?” while another said: “I think they have split up” while another said: “I think so too as they both had each others name on their bio’s with a heart which they don’t anymore. It’s such a shame if they have as they were a gorgeous little family!”

Joe and Stephanie became parents to their son, Samuel, in January, as Joe penned the caption of an Instagram post, sharing a snap of his baby son, which read: “Welcome to the world my beautiful baby boy Samuel McKalroy.

“Named after your uncle the one and only who will always weigh heavy on my heart I wish so much that he could’ve met you and cherished you as much as I do.

“It has been a traumatic experience but you are finally here in our arms. I never thought I could possibly love your mummy anymore than I already do but this is just so special and an unconditional love I cannot explain with words.

“I love you more than you will ever know”.

Stephanie, who shares seven-year-old son Caben with ex and former CBB star Jeremy McConnell, responded to the post: “Stephanie responded to the post: ‘Sobbing reading this my heart. I love you more than anything in this world. I couldn’t love you more I’m so blessed to have you as a daddy to our boys xx. You carried me though that, it was so tough. I love you more than you will ever know xxxxxxxx’.”

Somewhere Over The Rainbow star, Stephanie, has endured her fair share of heartache over the years. In 2022, she revealed she had suffered a devasting miscarriage at three months, heartbreakingly sharing she woke up one morning and ‘didn’t feel pregnant anymore’.

The Mirror has contacted Stephanie’s reps for comment.

EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has paid tribute to the dad of her two kids on Father’s Day, Dan Osbourne, amid reports he sent flirty texts to Christine McGuinness

Jacqueline Jossa has praised her husband, Dan Osbourne, for being “the best daddy ever” on Father’s Day as they continue to rebuild their relationship. The couple, who share daughters, Mia and Ella, have been hit with a number of allegations about their marriage after announcing in March they were spending time apart before giving things another go on a “make or break” holiday to Mexico with their kids.

Dan, 32, has also recently been accused of sending flirty texts to Paddy McGuinness’ ex-wife, Christine, however his pal claimed the dad-of-three would ‘hate for there to be any suggestion of impropriety’, adding ‘a man and woman can be mates’.

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Today, Dan’s wife, Jac, also 32, told the TOWIE star how important he was to their family as she shared a snap of her husband in his Calvin Klein pyjama bottoms opening cards and presents from his daughters and son, Teddy.

The children had made their dad cakes, iced with ‘King of Hearts’ and photos of Dan as the proud father-of-three enjoyed the morning at home. Documenting the special day, Jac also shared a photo of her husband with their daughters, with the caption: “Happy Father’s Day @danosborneofficial – the best daddy ever.”

After announcing they had decided to spend time apart in March, Jac and Dan seemed like they were not ready to give each up just yet as they jetted off to Mexico for a “make or break” family holiday with their children. Speaking to the Mirror, a source said the pair were “trying to fall back in love with each other again.”

They explained: “They’ve had a rocky, up and down relationship so now they’re trying to do things differently and give each other more space at home, while enjoying this holiday. Jacqueline and Dan want to be together for their children and do want to be a family, but now it’s a case of remembering why they were together in the first place.”

However, recently, the couple, who have just come back from a family trip to Ireland, were rocked again when Dan was accused of sending saucy messages to former Miss Liverpool, Christine.

Christine wasin the middle of a divorce with comedian, Paddy, and it was thought the pair found solace in each other’s situation and formed a strong bond. The Real Housewives of Cheshire star’s marriage was over, but Dan was reportedly still trying to mend his broken home with Jac.

According to The Sun, the pair who have known each other since 2019, had stayed in touch over the years and remained friendly when they bumped into each other, but sparks soon became noticeable.

A source told the publication: “They stayed in touch sporadically and would bump into each other at events and their messages got pretty flirty. Some were seen by mutual friends.

“She would call him ‘D’ in texts, and it became an open secret among their circles. There is no suggestion anything sexual happened, but it’s fair to say there was a spark between them.”

The insider insisted: “She is absolutely adamant nothing sexual happened between them. She also was 100 per cent single at the time and could chat to anyone she wanted.”

Dan is also adamant there was no romance between the pair with a pal saying: “Dan is devoted to Jacqueline and would hate for any suggestion of impropriety. Of course, it’s possible for a man and woman to be mates.”

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Katie Price was dating millionaire’s son Scott Sullivan – and reported to be engaged to him – before finding love with Pete Andre back in 2004

Back in the early Noughties, Katie Price was in a relationship before she jetted off to Australia to appear on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and clapped eyes on future husband Peter Andre.

She went on to flirt with Mysterious Girl singer Pete throughout the series, even telling him that the man she’d left at home – millionaire’s son Scott Sullivan – was “a nice guy, but I’m not going to marry him… I know he’s not the one.”

Scott, who Katie is believed to have been dating for two years at the time and is even said to have proposed to her before she went in the jungle, reportedly threatened to fly Down Under to confront Pete and ‘punch his lights out.’

And it was claimed more than just flirting had happened between Katie and Pete than was shown in the show, as they apparently came within ‘millimetres’ of bonking on camera. Within days of getting together after the series ended, Katie and Pete declared themselves ‘in love’.

They went on to marry in a lavish £2 million ceremony in Hampshire in 2005 and have two kids – Junior and Princess, now 20 and 17 – before it all went wrong and they divorced in 2009.

But what happened to heartbroken Scott, who dated a string of glamour models back in the day? We take a look at his life now, which is very glamorous to when we last saw him.

Now thought to be in his late thirties, Scott is a successful businessman who owns private plane charter firm Shy Aviation and luxury travel concierge service Shy Lifestyle, that’s so exclusive it’s invite only – flying the likes of Gossip Girl pal Ed Westwick round the world.

After dating the likes of glamour models Jodie Marsh and Bianca Gascoigne, he romanced former Made In Chelsea star Caggie Dunlop before finding love with Caggie’s MIC love rival Funda Onal, who also used to date Spencer Matthews.

The couple married in 2017 and a year later announced Funda was pregnant with their first child. Sharing an intimate shot of him kissing his wife’s bump, Scott captioned the photo: “A new family is born.”

Funda, now 40, is a model, actor and dancer who has appeared in campaigns for Nike and Adidas, as well as music videos for Calvin Harris and Tinie Tempah – appears to be a mum to two girls now, with her youngest appearing on her social media from 2022 meaning they are likely to be aged around seven and three.

Though it’s not been reported that Scott and Funda have split, there are no pictures of Scott on her Instagram anymore – nor is she on his. And Scott – who has only posted one snap of a little girl on his socials back in 2020 – now appears to be in a new relationship and is preparing to be a father again.

Tagging a woman called Katherine Scott, who has recently appeared on his social media feed, he shared a black and white photo looking down at her pregnant belly. He captioned the post from May 31 this year: “A new Soul among us.”

And it seems Katherine is indeed his other half as one follower congratulated them on the happy news and wrote: “Such a stunning couple, inside and out.” “Beyond happy for you both,” another said.

“This gave me chills, so much love in one photo,” a third commented, as a fourth added: “A powerful soul it is. Congratulations brother x.”

In other snaps on his social media, Scott is into his cars and extreme sports such as skiing, rock climbing and wakeboarding. He’s also a big fan of Jiu Jitsu and regularly posts snaps from sessions with pals.

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This camping and festival season, you can say goodbye to communal showers or simply going without thanks to this portable shower that’s ‘better than the one at home’

Perhaps the worst part of camping out in the world or overnight at a festival is the shower situation. Whether you prefer to go without for the duration of your trip or choose to try your luck with the communal facilities, neither is ideal. That’s why shoppers are raving about this Decathlon Pressure Solar Camping Shower that gives a “proper shower in camping conditions”.

Currently up for grabs from Argos (£55), Debenhams (£57.98) or directly from Decathlon (£54.99), this piece of kit is solar-powered, so there’s no need to worry about portable power banks or being on a campsite with available outlets.

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This 10-Litre Pressure-Balanced Shower lets you enjoy a private and luxurious shower wherever you pitch your tent. The ultimate solution for outdoor showering, this portable shower has been designed by camping experts to provide users with a convenient solution to hygiene when away from home.

The shower is lightweight at only 900g, making it easy to carry and store. The extra weight doesn’t slow you down. It is equipped with a transparent PU hose that promises durability, while the adjustable button on the handle prevents water wastage. Plus, the carrying strap and storage bag add to the shower’s portability.

The wide opening allows for quick filling and drying, and the innovative pumping system pressurises the water, eliminating the need to hang the shower; you can simply hold it in your hand for a faster, more effective and less wasteful wash.

This gem also features a heating time that can be accelerated by increasing sun exposure, reducing the wait to reach your preferred temperature. With a water temperature gauge, pump repair kit, and window to monitor water levels, this solar shower is a must-have for camping, hiking, trekking adventures and festivals.

Though it doesn’t currently boast any reviews at Argos or Debenhams, Decathlon shoppers have been singing its praises. With an impressive 4.6 out of 5-star rating, this shower has received plenty of accolades. One shopper says: “We really like our camping shower so easy to use, no battery, or electric pump, just fill with cold or warm water then using the pump handle just pressurise the very tough solar bag with a few pumps and away you go. We have used it in our shower cubicle at home while waiting for a part to fit our boiler.”

The same sentiments are shared by this buyer who beams: “Easy to use. Very effective. 2 showers done with a full tank. Great!”

A third chimes in: “It is ideal for those weekend getaways, or for the summer where you can cool off anywhere and on top of that with warm water, what more could you ask for from the product.”

Another writes: “After several uses, it does the job perfectly, easy to use, practical. With the 10 liters, you can take 2 quick showers after a good workout. I recommend it.”

And a fifth raves: “Must have stuff for camping. Great product.”

Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow posts sexy topless picture of herself as she cooks a ‘boyfriend breakfast’ for her husband Brad Falchuck as a nod to Father’s Day

Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow sent shockwaves throughout social media after posing topless while cooking her husband a “boyfriend breakfast.” The American actress, 52, who married Brad Falchuck in 2018, was seen with her back to the camera as she stood over her impressive stove, while making a Tuscan inspired meal for her beloved.

She captioned the racy post saying: “This was a Tuscan inspired high protein #boyfriendbreakfast skillet with sausage from the local butcher, white beans, spinach, cherry tomatoes and of course eggs.”

Despite having no clothes on, on her top half, Gywneth protected her modesty with a pair of white pyjama shorts teamed with a pair of slippers. With her hair tied back into a French plait, she shared the sumptuous meal accompanied by a song by Starfish And Coffee.

Ands in moments of the clip going live, fans wasted no time in commenting on her post. One person said: “love it! thanks for your light.”

Another person said: “Very cheeky, love it.” A third added: “Yum! Food looks good too.”

However, not everybody was as keen on her sexy post. One person wrote: “Lil dangerous to be cooking with no shirt on, wow this is rich people faking life.” A second person moaned “Anything for attention.”

This is not the first time the Shakespeare In Love star has posed topless on social media. Back in 2021, to celebrate her 49th birthday she shared a picture of herself in the bath.

The year before, she was seen running around exploring nature in the woods.

Never one to avoid an opportunity to advertise her brand Goop, she captioned the post saying: “In nothing but my birthday suit today… thank you all so much for the birthday wishes and thank you to @goop‘s insanely amazing brand new body butter for making me think I can still get my kit off.”

Gwyneth is starring in an upcoming film with heartthrob Timothee Chalamet. And it seems the actress was not shy in coming forward with discussing the explicit scenes she shares with the actor.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Gwyneth opens up on her film Marty Supreme, which is due for release in December this year.

She told the publication: “I mean, we have a lot of sex in this movie … there’s a lot — a lot.”

When asked by the journalist if she was in “a lot of vulnerable positions”, she responded: “Beyond.”

While Gywneth’s love life is heating up and in and off of the kitchen, her ex husband Chris Martin has suffered heartache this month. The Coldplay star has split from long term girlfriend Dakota Johnson.

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