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Looking for a Father’s Day gift he’ll genuinely use? These comfy, cool flip flops are perfect for summer, and come with a handy built-in bottle opener

My dad, like most dads, is incredibly hard to buy for, so Father’s Day is always a stressful time for me. I know he’d be annoyed at me spending my money on something he didn’t want, and at the same time, I don’t want to get nothing at all.

So when I spotted these genius flip flops from REEF, I knew they’d be a crowd-pleaser for (most) dads. What makes these so fun and different from a normal pair of flip flops is that they actually have a hidden bottle opener in the sole of the foot. Yes, really.

The Fanning Flip Flops are the OG shoe design of the brand, and they were originally designed with legendary surfer Mick Fanning in mind.

They’ve got a super cushioned footbed, complete with a hidden airbag underfoot for extra support, as well as soft padded straps, and the ultimate bonus: a built-in bottle opener on the sole.

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Of course, cologne is always a winner, BOSS Bottled Eau de Toilette, priced at £47 for 30ml, is always a safe bet. As is a beard trimmer like this Panasonic one from Amazon, currently reduced to £79.99.

However, this Father’s Day is the year to forget mugs and socks, and opt for the kind of present that dads will actually want and, most importantly, will be able to get some use out of. Whether he’s beach-bound, BBQ-ready, or just cracking open a cold beer in the garden, these flip flops are a fun, functional upgrade he’ll wear all summer long.

And at £55, they’re the perfect price to feel like you’ve spent enough on your dad or father figure, but haven’t had to break the bank. With 13 different colourways to choose from, including classic black, white and even checkerboard, there’s bound to be a colour that fits perfectly into your dad’s current wardrobe.

US singer Chris Brown is in a jail cell today after being remanded in custody following a Manchester court appearance for a charge of grievous bodily harm

American R&B star Chris Brown appeared in court today charged with grievous bodily harm. The 36-year-old Loyal singer is accused of using a bottle to cause grievous bodily harm to music producer Abe Diaw during a night out at the Tape club in London’s Mayfair on February 19, 2023.

Grammy winner Brown was arrested yesterday morning at Manchester’s five-star Lowry Hotel after flying into the UK on a private jet to perform a series of gigs in the city, as well as concerts in London, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow as part of his Breezy Bowl XX 20th anniversary tour.

But that is now up in the air after he was remanded in custody today following an appearance at Manchester Magistrates Court. During the hearing, Brown, who wore black tracksuit bottoms and a plain t-shirt, spoke only to confirm his full name as Christopher Maurice Brown and his date of birth. He gave his UK address as the Lowry Hotel.

Brown is charged with one count of grievous bodily harm with intent. He was refused bail and remanded in custody until his next court appearance at Southwark Crown Court on June 13 after District Judge Joanne Hirst said the charge was too serious to be heard by magistrates.

On Thursday evening, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North Adele Kelly said: “We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Chris Brown, 36, with one count of grievous bodily harm, contrary to section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.

“The alleged incident occurred in London on February 19, 2023. He will have his first court appearance on Friday, May 16 at Manchester Magistrates’ Court. The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

The Boots summer sale is here and shoppers can currently get up to 50% off on selected beauty items and electricals, plus up to 20 points per £1 – but some deals are only around for today

Boots has kicked off a massive summer sale, offering up to 50% off on premium beauty, electrical beauty and haircare products , providing shoppers with a fantastic chance to nab coveted items at a bargain. One deal even sees a Lancome anti-ageing gift set reduced by £42.05 .

The sale, which started today (May 16) stars over 1,000 items and will run until May 20. But customers who shop the sale today, and are an Advantage Card holder, will be able to benefit from another deal, too.

Until 11.59pm tonight, Advantage Card holders can bag 20 points for every £1 spent when they splash out £60 on selected beauty items in-store and online. That’s a whopping six times more than the usual three Advantage Card points earned per £1, reports the Express .

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But Boots isn’t the only retailer dropping prices this weekend. LookFantastic is offering 50% off this Olaplex Travel Bundle – now £22.40 (was £44.80). The travel-friendly kit includes a pre-shampoo treatment, shampoo, conditioner and a mask. Cult Beauty currently has 20% off selected items, including Sol de Janeiro’s Flor Mistica Perfume Mist 90ml, now £19.20 instead of £24.

At Boots, the Lancôme Génifique Glow Getters Star Gift Set has been reduced to £32.70 from £74.75. This three-piece set features a blend of skincare and makeup must-haves – including the iconic Génifique Ultimate Serum, which alone is worth £49.

As well as the cult anti-ageing product, shoppers will be treated to a lash-enhancing mascara and hydrating lip balm for a complete glow-up with radiant, healthy-looking skin. Described as a ‘miracle’ by consumers, the Génifique Ultimate Serum is designed to repair skin damage and reduce the look of redness and fine lines.

A selection of the health and beauty chain’s own-brand No7 products have also been reduced, but one of the best value is this No7 Lift and Luminate Collection 5 Piece Gift Set, now £62.95 (worth £137.75). This sought-after collection comes packed with everything needed for a comprehensive skincare regime, boasting a day cream, night cream, eye cream, facial oil, and triple-action serum, all generously sized and offering incredible value for money.

No7 claims this range is engineered to make users “feel as youthful on the outside” as they do “on the inside.” The Lift and Luminate Day Cream is bursting with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, meticulously formulated to even out skin tone and maintain a balanced complexion. The Night Cream merges the nourishing properties of shea butter with hyaluronic acid to revitalise the skin overnight.

The Triple Action Eye Cream, brimming with ginseng extract, specifically takes aim at under-eye bags. The gift set has earned rave reviews, boasting a remarkable 4.6 out of five stars from 45 reviews on the Boots website. Users are vocal in their praise, with one delighted customer exclaiming: “Love all these products, No7 is the best on the market. Best product ever.”

For those in the market for a new hair tool to cut down on styling time this summer, the Shark FlexStyle Sparkle – Champagne Diamond Limited Edition was £299.99 but is now £269.99. The latest design gives Shark’s hair-styling marvel a dazzling upgrade, embellished with over 20,000 crystals. Housed in a sturdy storage case, this set includes a Concentrator and Diffuser for drying, along with a Paddle Brush, Oval Brush, and two advanced 32mm auto-wrap Curlers that have been improved from earlier versions to enhance hair grip even further.

The ingenious design of this tool lets you bid farewell to the desk clutter of multiple hairstyling gadgets by merging the functions of a hairdryer and curler into one device. Monitoring heat exposure 1,000 times a second, the FlexStyle ensures an even distribution of warm air whilst guarding against potential heat damage.

With its trio of heat and airflow settings, users gain meticulous command over their drying, styling, and setting processes, tailoring their hairdos to perfection. For those on the hunt for a durable hair removal option, the Philips Satinelle epilator might be the ideal choice. Now slashed to more than half its original price, this nifty gadget offers a robust yet gentle hair removal experience, promising smoother legs in “as little as 10 minutes”.

Philips’ two-year guarantee bolsters customers’ confidence, with an ergonomically designed S-shaped handle that ensures ease of use for natural and precise movements across the body. This cordless wonder is equally efficient in the bath or shower – featuring an extra-wide epilator head perfect for tackling larger areas, complemented by a shaving head and trimming comb for that ultra-close shave.

Despite its positives, some customers would prefer an attachment for smaller areas, with one remarking, ‘it is not useful for face’. It also comes with a convenient pouch, making it a breeze to stash away or take along on holiday.

There are some impressive fragrance offers, too, such as Givenchy’s Ysatis Eau de Toilette, now £54.50 for 100ml instead of £109. This alluring fragrance is sure to leave a lasting impression. Relaunched with a contemporary bottle design while maintaining its soul since its 1984 debut, the captivating EDT opens with zesty Sicilian Mandarin Essence before blooming into a lush White Floral Bouquet, finally settling into the sultry warmth of Indonesian Patchouli Essence.

Devoted Givenchy enthusiasts have claimed the floral and citrusy essences as their distinguishing aroma, with one dedicated fan stating: “I have been wearing Ysatis for over 20 years now and have no intention of stopping now. Perfume smells different on different skins but Ysatis suits mine and is suited for both day and evening wear.”

Another chimed in: “Worn this since the 80s. The bottle is not up to much but the perfume still smells lovely, but not as powerful and long lasting.”

Grim-faced James Argent has been seen for the first time since assaulting his Swedish girlfriend in Spain.

The 37-year-old star, known for his appearances on The Only Way Is Essex, was pictured looking pensive on Brighton Marina after receiving a suspended sentence over a heated row with girlfriend Nicoline Artursson during their trip to La Cala de Mijas.

Arg was handed a six-month suspended sentence and a two-year restraining order after admitting to pushing Nicoline during an argument.

As part of the court’s ruling, it is thought he may now also complete a ten-week domestic violence rehabilitation course in Spain, which includes listening to the stories of abuse survivors.

Later today Arg is expected to return to the stage as he considers giving his first interview since the incident which has left Nicoline devastated.

Frontman and founder of The Arg Band, James performs at events, weddings and celebrations. He and the band perform regularly at Olivia’s La Cala in Marbella. He is thought to have a private booking today which will go ahead as normal.

Sources say Arg is thinking about putting his side across in a statement or interview to explain what happened.

He broke his silence on Thursday saying: “I haven’t relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. I am devastated by what’s happened.”

Nicoline, 32, was on holiday with him in Mijas, near Malaga, on May 5 when a diner at a nearby restaurant witnessed a commotion from across the road.

They said the Towie star threw clothes off a balcony and screamed before running out of the house with a bag.

Towie suspended Argent from filming in October 2014 when he failed a drug test. He later attended rehab before returning to the series.

As the Mirror revealed earlier this week, Nicoline Artursson was consoled by a witness who came to her aid just moments after the bust-up.

She told the passerby: “I’m in total shock…my life with Arg was so happy before this.

“I can’t believe what’s happened…we planned to have a family.”

Former Miss Sweden Artursson was on a getaway with Argent, in Mijas, near Malaga, on May 5.

The passerby, who had been dining at a nearby restaurant, witnessed the commotion from across the road. The witness said: “I saw him throwing all his clothes off the balcony… And a lot of screaming in the house, and then he ran out with a large bag.

Nicoline was crying a lot and very nervous and agitated on the street, trying to call the police, but they didn’t speak English, so I went to help her translate. She said nothing like this had ever happened before.” The witness said the bust-up occurred around 11pm and both the police and Artursson’s mother later arrived after Argent had left.

Spanish police said Argent was later arrested for “an alleged crime of domestic violence”. The reality star appeared before the Court of Violence against Women, in Fuengirola, and was later handed a suspended prison sentence for a gender violence offence and given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years

He was banned from contacting Artursson, 32, during this period .

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Katie Price has had another Brazilian Bum Lift (BBL), as well as filler to top it up, as she poses in a lacy blue thong and bra in her latest pics following the risky procedure

Katie Price has posed with a plaster on her bottom as she showed off the results of her latest surgery. The 46-year-old recently had a Brazilian Bum Lift, better known as a BBL. It’s the third time the glamour model turned OnlyFans star has had the risky operation.

After having the procedure, she stunned fans on Monday by taking to social media to live-stream two surgeons injecting her bum with 50 needles of filler while she was awake. This ‘top up’ treatment is thought to give her rear an even bigger boost. She told fans: “I’m having it done now – putting filler in as we speak.”

Her latest pics show her posing in a baby blue lace thong and matching bra with a plaster on her right bum cheek, which is likely where the filler was injected. It comes after Katie previously halted a live recording of her podcast The Katie Price Show in November 2023 after claiming her bum filler was ‘leaking on stage’. She told the audience: “If you see a plaster on my bum its because I had bum filler the other week and it’s leaking so it is what it is.”

Over the years mum-of-five Katie is thought to have spent more than £100,000 on various cosmetic surgeries and ‘tweakments’. As well as two previous BBLs, she has had 17 boob jobs – including her biggest ever last year to get ‘Britain’s biggest boobs’, which are thought to be a size 32HH. She later had them reduced to a D cup.

She is also thought to have had six facelifts, a nose job, an eye and eyelid lift, a ‘fox eye’ lift, tummy tuck, full body liposuction and Botox and fillers since she burst onto the glamour model back in the Nineties as her fresh-faced alter ego, Jordan.

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Katie recently opened up about the heartbreaking reason behind her obsession with going under the knife. In a TikTok live, a fan asked: “Why do you keep getting surgery?” “That’s a good question, ” Katie replied, before saying: “Obviously I’ve had lot of therapy because I’ve had trauma in my life.

“It must have started form there. But to be honest, I quite like having the surgery it makes me look fresh. I’m 47 in May, and when I look at people I went to school with, I think they look haggard. You can grow old gracefully, but I don’t want to grow old gracefully. If there’s these procedures out there to be done I will take advantage of them, and at least I’m being honest.”

And Katie, who broke both her feet during a freak accident on holiday in Turkey in 2020, has even revealed she is considering buying a mobility scooter soon as she still struggles with pain from her injury. Speaking on her podcast – which she hosts with little sister Sophie – she said: “I was thinking of getting in touch with this company to get both me one and mum one, but I’d want one in pink.”

When quizzed about her need for a mobility aid, the OnlyFans star responded: “Because if I have to walk far, my feet hurt and I’ve got to see the surgeon in May. I don’t know what’s irritating me, or if I need more cortisol, but I won’t know until May. If I do Alton Towers or something like that, sometimes my feet play up, when it’s a lot of walking.” She also admitted: “Doing panto, although it’s good, at night my feet are creaky.”

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The singer appeared at Manchester magistrates charged with attacking a man in a nightclub with a bottle where his application for bail was refused

US Rapper Chris Brown’s world tour plans have been thrown into chaos after he was told he will spend a month on remand. The star appeared at Manchester magistrates charged with attacking a man in a nightclub with a bottle where his application for bail was refused. His Breezy Bowl XX Tour is due to start in Amsterdam on June 8 – but Brown will be in custody ahead of his appearance at Southwark crown court in London on June 13. Dressed in black T-shirt, black jogging bottoms and with blonde peroxide hair Brown, 36, only spoke to give his name, date of birth and address while staying in the UK. Hannah Nichols, prosecuting, told the court the alleged attack took place on February 19, 2023, at the Tape nightclub in Hanover Square, London.

The court was told following the alleged incident Brown had left the UK and had not returned for two years. Grace Forbes, representing Brown, he was a public figure well known on the world stage while arguing he should be granted bail. However district judge Joanne Hirst refused. Sending the case to crown court he said: “This is too serious to be dealt with in magistrates”. Brown will now face a plea and trial preparation hearing on June 13. Brown, 36, arrived at court at 7am in a blacked out van after spending the night in the cells at Pendleton police station. The previous evening he had fresh clothes and a KFC delivered to the station. He was arrested at 2am on Thursday at the five-star Lowry hotel after he flew into the UK on a private jet. He was held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm to music producer Abe Diaw at trendy Tape nightclub in Mayfair, Central London, in February 2023. A Met Police spokesman said: “A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 02:00hrs on Thursday, 15 May on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He has been taken into custody where he remains. “The arrest relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover Square on 19 February 2023. The investigation is being led by detectives from the Central West Area Basic Command Unit.” The alleged attack is said to have occurred while songwriter Brown was on a worldwide tour and playing in the UK. Two-time Grammy winner is due to embark on his new world tour next month, the Breezy Bowl XX Tour celebrating his 20 year career. He is due to play the Co-op Arena in Manchester on June 15. He also set to play in Cardiff, London, Glasgow and Dublin. After announcing the tour in March, Brown took to Instagram writing: “CELEBRATING 20 years of CB. So excited to be able to share this moment with the world and my amazing fans. “I CANT WAIT TO SEE ALL YALLS BEAUTIFUL FACES. IMA TAKE YALL THREW THESE ERAS BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY GIVE YALL MY HEART AND SOUL.”