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Fans of Home Bargains are already anticipating a bombshell announcement from the discount retailer. Many shoppers are over the moon after the update, some calling it the “best news ever” and cheeringly proclaiming “finally”

To top it off, this couldn’t have happened at a more appropriate time as Christmas approaches and people are beginning to think about buying gifts. Spreading the word on Instagram, Home Bargains told its followers: “You asked, we listened”.

Doubling down on their message, the store added: “The perfect present for every HB super fan! You asked, we listened! “Introducing our brand-new Home Bargains Gift Card,” available in stores right now.

An image of the eagerly awaited gift cards with the store’s signature red and blue hues is included in the post. Share the joy of premium brands, affordable prices, and a wide selection of products with friends and family, according to Home Bargains, making it the ideal present for all occasions.

According to the Liverpool Echo, the convenience factor has been increased for everyone because the card can be loaded up with any amount from £10 to £150, according to the Liverpool Echo. In response, the retailer’s post was quickly smothered in hundreds of likes and comments fizzing with enthusiasm.

One happy customer, Shannon, chimed: “The best kind of gift card”. Another announced triumphantly: “Well that’s 90% of my mate’s presents sorted this Christmas”.

Natalie couldn’t contain her glee as she trumpeted: “Yay finally”. Another shopper agreed: “Yes, about time”. Amy didn’t hold back her feelings either: “This is the only card I need in my life”.

Julie weighed in with a prediction: “This will be so popular”. The positive waves kept rolling with Sandra commenting: “Absolutely brilliant to see this”. Georgia said: “Absolutely the best news”.

Some customers will have the opportunity to use a brand-new self-serve coffee maker that has been installed in some Home Bargains locations. Customers can pick up a £2 cup of coffee or hot chocolate while they shop with this addition.

Another fantastic offer that beauty lovers will enjoy has also been updated Home Bargains’ product line. In its latest autumn skincare range, the budget store is offering a ‘ luxury ‘ face mask, typically priced up to £50, for just a few pounds.

Oliver Stokes, 25, who played Micheal Garvey in the hit ITV sitcom from 2007 to 2015, was just 10 years old when he achieved fame. The former Hull child star, who is now a father-of-one, recalls an elderly obsessive fan even though he is only a few years old.

At last year’s Benicon, a fan convention for Derren Litten’s iconic comedy series, Oliver tells the Mirror, “There was this old woman, and she turned up on about three or four occasions with sweets for me.” “She was really odd as well. They]the show’s production staff] used to sort of say, ‘ Yeah, we’ll give them to him. ‘ You know, and then they’d just be like, ‘ We are just going to throw them away, because you don’t know what’s in them. ‘ She was nice, and I’m sure it was all kosher, but she was actually quite obsessed.

While Oliver was on Benidorm playing the savage youngster who ran amok around the Solana Hotel pool, his grandparents took care of him. “I had to do a minimum of three hours of schooling a day, which was an absolute bonus”, he jokes. “But in a way, it wasn’t really the best because I didn’t really pay attention or do much work. Oh well, it was an experience”.

He had a lot of laughs on the set of the hilarious ITV show, which also had Siobhan Finneran as his mother Janice Garvey, Sheila Reid as his grumpy grandmother Madge, and Steve Pemberton as his father, Mick, despite some of the jokes going over his head. “The scene of the stag do, where we were all in the reception, it took us hours just to film the tiny little snippets. Because it was just hilarious, Oliver claims, “we just kept breaking down in tears all the time.”

“When Adam Gillan]who played hotel guest Liam Conroy], turned up in those Y fronts and said ‘ I’ve come as a premature ejaculation’. Unbelievable. Even at the age of 10 I found it funny. I don’t think I knew what it meant but everyone else was laughing, so I just laughed. He explains that the mere fact that everyone else is in stitches only added to his hilariousness.

Oliver has since taken a step back from acting and is now a successful tradesman, saying, “It came to the point where I just assumed I wanted a guaranteed monthly income rather than the uncertainty of when your next job is going to come.” If the right thing happened, I’d love to return to the past, but who knows? He runs a fish bait business called Active Baits out of a passion for fishing in addition to taking care of his toddler, Archie.

Taylor Rousseau Grigg, a 25-year-old singer, has revealed her cause of death to her family.

Cameron Grigg, the social media influencer’s husband, revealed her passing last week, stating that his wife had “experienced more pain and suffering” in the last year than “people do in a lifetime.”

Speaking to Today, Taylor’s family confirmed that she had died on October 4 after suffering complications from asthma and Addison’s disease. According to the NHS, Addison’s disease is a a rare disorder of the adrenal glands.

Cortisol and aldosterone are two essential hormones that are produced by the adrenal glands, which are located next to the kidneys. When the gland is damaged, it means that not enough cortisol or aldosterone is produced. Women are more prevalent than men, and women are more prevalent than men, with 30- to 50-year-olds at the highest prevalence.

Symptoms of the disease can include a lack of energy, muscle weakness, low mood, loss of appetite and increased thirst. Symptoms can become more severe over time, with sufferers experiencing other symptoms such as fainting, cramps, dizziness and exhaustion.

Taylor previously addressed her health issues in an August TikTok interview, but she never specifically explained a diagnosis. Addressing her 1.4 million followers, she revealed that she was “not healthy and in good shape” and hadn’t been “in a long time” despite once being “very athletic”.

She and her husband wed in August 2023 and it was after this time that she explained she “got sick” and learned that she had a “forever” diagnosis.

Taylor responded, “You’re seeing me be ill the entire time we’re married and you’ve been hiding something until this year… I hardly ever discovered what was wrong with me.” I was constantly battling the thought that I was going to die.

” It just sucks because I’m 24 years old, I should be in my prime, I should be able to carry my suitcase up the stairs, I should be able to walk to the mailbox, or run, and those are just things that I can’t really do right now. “

No one ever anticipates having to deal with this kind of pain and heartache, especially at our age, said her husband, who announced her death last week in a lengthy post.

He added that his wife “experienced more suffering and pain” in the past year than anyone else do in a lifetime. A number of photos featuring the couple, which included everything from flirtatious selfies and engagement photos to wedding photos and glimpses of their Halloween outfits from a year ago, were included in his sincere message.

We know her spirit is dancing in heaven in the streets of gold with all her beauty and grace while her earthly body is waiting to give the gift of life, he continued.

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Christina and Caroline Alessi, the much-loved identical twins from their soap days, now appear completely different.

Gayle and Gillian Blakeney, both 57 years old, first gained notoriety on the Australian soap in the 1990s. Over the years, the twins have had their fair share of dramatic stories, some of which were dramatic and welcomed. Following a murder that had erupted in a tense storyline, the twins were immediately placed under witness protection as they moved to Ramsay Street. They even squandered their identities by pretending to be identical twins.

Before being exposed by local baddie Paul Robinson, Christina and Caroline adopted Linda Giles’ persona. Christina and Paul also engaged in a sea of romances, but Caroline ended up falling for Paul and leaving the neighborhood. In 1992, Gayle and Gillian abruptly quit the Aussie soap. Before permanently leaving acting, they returned for three episodes in 2019.

The sisters formed a band called The Twins after their releases of All Mixed Up, Mad If Ya Don’t, and Wanna Be Your Lover. They made the decision to relocate to California from Down Under. Gayle and Gillian have children and live together in the United States. They gave birth within weeks of each other, and they even had a pregnancy at the same time.

Gayle has a son named Jack, while Gillian has a daughter named Stella, who also has twins. They both have significantly different looks from the days of soap. They both flashed up in black to celebrate their pal’s birthday in a Facebook video that was shared back in 2018. Gayle and Gill chose loose waves and a middle parting, keeping their hair to themselves.

The former actresses chose pink lips and smokey eyes over similar glam makeup. Gillian wrote the caption: “Me and my wombmate” alongside a winky face. Gillian and Gayle appeared on Loose Women as they returned to Neighbours in 2019. They both looked totally different, sporting mid-length haircuts compared to their 90s fringes.

When the sisters returned to Ramsey Street wearing chic shirts and loose waves with dark brunette hair down, another snap captured their attention. Leigh and Luca, a scarf company with a large number of famous customers, is the co-founder of Gilli and Gilli. Mary Kate Olsen and Hilary Duff are fans of Gillian’s garments. In a private ceremony in October 2021, Gayle’s husband Mark led her down the aisle.

Rebekah Vardy was charged with leaking information about her to the media in a wacky social media post, which Coleen Rooney did in the past ten years. This led to their notorious Wagatha Christie trial in 2022, where Coleen triumphed over Rebekah after losing her libel claim, but it appears the saga is still unfinished.

Just last week, the drama escalated as the WAGs returned to court for a face-off over Coleen’s £1.8 million legal bill. Rebekah who was instructed to cover 90% of Coleen’s costs disputed the “sheer magnitude” of these charges, alleging they included a hefty bill for one of her lawyers to stay at a five-star London hotel, along with a food and mini-bar tab.

However, Coleen’s lawyer retaliated, stating that allegations about hotel expenses were “factually incorrect”. He added that Rebekah “conducted this litigation appropriately” and that the costs could have been lower. In another victory for Coleen, a judge declared that her lawyers hadn’t committed any misconduct and it was “not appropriate” to cut her legal bill. Rebekah was also required to pay an additional £100,000 in full, with the final settlement set for the following year.

However, an insider asserts that everything is OK! that Rebekah, 42, who is reportedly not done with her battle against Coleen, 38. Becky is determined to have the final say in everything, according to them, and she can’t help herself. She is still furious that the judge ruled in Coleen’s favour initially, as she insists she didn’t do it. She’s upset at this latest ruling, but she’s not letting it get her down as she’s determined Coleen and her team won’t get away with this”, adding that there’s more to come from Becky’s corner.

She will make sure her team goes to the trouble to prevent her from paying Coleen’s full bill at a later hearing the following year where the final bill will be decided. She won’t let this go. Becky doesn’t care what other people say because she has thick skin. The £100, 000 she was ordered to pay was less than Coleen’s team wanted, so Becky doesn’t see it as a huge loss. She won’t be put off by this and she is still determined to get one over on Coleen, one way or another”.

The Real Wagatha Story, Coleen’s first public appearance alongside her 38-year-old husband, was a smash hit last year when she released her Disney Plus documentary. With endeavours ranging from Vogue interviews to penning her book, ‘ My Account, ‘ Coleen has been front and centre.

Meanwhile, the source claims that despite Rebekah’s seemingly quieter stance, the wife of Leicester City star Jamie, 37, isn’t looking to fade into the background anytime soon. Many people assumed Becky would disappear from the public eye after the court case, but she recently revealed to her Instagram followers that she was getting ready to make a comeback. She believes that all publicity is good publicity and that it brings her back into the minds of the public. She’s not going away, even if Coleen wants her to”, the source claims.

She wants to get the last laugh and won’t stop until she does because she feels like Coleen has been rubbing her hands all over her documentary, books, and interviews. Coleen only wants Becky to pay so she can move on, but Becky wants some vindication.

And with reports that husband Jamie is working on a documentary about his career with Rebekah slated to play the lead, it could bring her back in the limelight. “”. She is aware that Jamie’s career will soon end, and she wants to see them develop into more of a celebrity couple. According to the source, the documentary that Jamie is said to be developing will give Becky a chance to revisit the court case. She won’t stop until she feels she has some sort of justice for herself because she lost the court case or how Coleen treated her.

Jo Hemmings, a well-known psychologist of behavior, has written her opinion on the situation, arguing that Rebekah needs to move past the conflict. She expressed concerned remarks”, Rebekah has a deeply unhealthy fixation on this case, “and went on to detail”, In my opinion, I feel her behaviour may be fuelled by anger, resentment and betrayal, perhaps feeling like she has already paid a high professional and personal price for her actions. “

She speculated on the impact of the financial aspect, saying”, And the extensive legal costs she is now expected to pay, feels like Coleen, her former friend, is just rubbing salt in the wound by punishing her further. I don’t believe she ever fully recovered from the humiliation she endures wherever she goes, surpassing any accomplishments or fame she may have had.

Hemmings also warned that if she resents the situation and learns to move on, she could endow herself with this fixation. She might not have any of her friends and family’s positive feelings, which she could damage or lose. In the end, it could become too much and cause her to feel completely overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted.

Laura Hamilton, the much-loved host of A Place in the Sun, has been entertaining viewers on Channel 4 for more than ten years with her infectious smile and warm-hearted demeanor. The reality TV star juggles raising her two adorable children, Rocco and Tahlia, with her ex-husband Alex Goward, while also being a presenter.

Laura has a wealth of talents and roles to choose from in addition to her parenting and TV responsibilities. Her roots trace back to Scotland, where she holds cherished memories of time spent in Fort William, thanks to her Scottish grandad. Laura told The Daily Record about her early experiences in childhood, recalling that my parents and I traveled by sleeper train to Fort William to visit a skiing range. My first skiing experience came from the sleeper train to Fort William, which was absolutely stunning.

She fondly remembers growing up with outdoor escapades, saying, “As kids, we grew up camping and caravanning”, and added, “I saw a lot of Scotland. It’s beautiful up there. And when I first started my career, I was employed by a Glasgow-based company called Lion TV. For them, I shot a few shows, including Beat My Build, for them. I previously worked on both an event and a concert at Bothwell Castle.

Now, let’s take a closer peek into her personal life…

Marriage and divorce

In January 2022, Laura announced the end of her nine-year marriage to Alex with a poignant Instagram post quoting Dr. Seuss: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”.

Alongside the quote, she shared a personal message: “This isn’t something I ever thought I’d be saying but, after 13 years of being together Alex and I have separated. We would respect privacy for our family at this time because our children are and will continue to be our top priority. Laura”.

She later revealed that their separation was amicable, explaining: “It was a decision we both came to. Although we respect one another very much, our paths are now divergent. At the point it was announced, we’d already overcome a lot of difficult times. However, I consider it fortunate that we have such a close relationship and respect for one another, and that we will always prioritize the happiness of our children.

She’s now rumoured to be in a new relationship with CEO James Pettigrew, 44, who she has been seeing since January.

Glittering career

Laura rose quickly up the ranks after joining Channel 4 to compete against Dermot O’Leary in major competitions like Top of the Pops, The Buckingham Palace Jubilee Celebrations, and Big Brother.

Before joining Nickelodeon, she quickly gained acclaim as Melody in the adored children’s television series Fun Song Factory. Kent-born Laura also hosted A Place in the Sun and hosted Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs on Channel 5 as a guest host on ITV’s This Morning.

Pub landlady

Laura, as a guest location presenter. Beyond television, she was the entrepreneurial force behind her former restaurant and deli, Lord Roberts on the Green, which she ran with her ex-partner Alex.

Laura made the decision to leave the project after four years. She announced to her followers in 2022 that the sale of @lordrobertsonthegreen will result in a “happy and sad day all rolled into one” with mixed emotions when she reached out with mixed emotions.

She reflected on her journey, sharing: “Five years ago I decided to embark upon a crazy journey… To rescue the village shop, become the local postmistress, and create a brand and business where we would employ local people and create a local hotspot and an asset in the community”.

Health battle

Laura has also been open about her personal struggles with thrombocytopenia (ITP), a condition that results in bruising and low platelet counts. She bravely shared images of her bruised legs on social media, reassuring fans that it was just a “flare-up” and quipping, “This is ITP! Just a little flare-up this week. But you won’t see it under my dress for filming”!.

In a candid chat with the Daily Star, Laura opened up about her health struggles, saying, “I have something called ITP, Immune thrombocytopenia, which is low platelet count in my blood, its quite an unknown disease. Depending on what’s going on with my life, it kind of flares up and down, and stress frequently causes it.

Up in the air

In an unexpected turn, Laura has embarked on the journey to become a pilot, a dream sparked by her father, Ian Hamilton, who was not only part of a 70s pop group associated with The Wombles but also possessed a private pilot’s licence. Because my father had a private pilot’s license when I was younger, I’ve always been interested in learning to fly. You can never take your foot off the gas in running a business, and you must always keep an eye on the money spent, but this was always something on my bucket list.

Not content with just dreaming, Laura is now taking to the skies like Carol Vorderman, another TV star turned pilot.

“I’m being taught by a BA pilot out of Redhill, Surrey, which is not too far from where I live. I’ve taken a few Cessna 152 lessons, have accumulated 45 hours, and have a lot of exams to pass.

On Friday at 3 p.m., you can watch A Place in the Sun.