Crafty couple used stolen Tesco stamps to splurge £48k in shopping spree scam

A dad with terminal cancer is still defying the odds years after he was given just six months to live.

The most likely topics pet owners will search for and read about include “can my pet get COVID-19?”, “is my pet overweight?” and “can it eat cheese?”.Other common quandaries include “should I leave the radio on for them?”, “is my pet depressed?” and “why do they break wind so much?”.And “does my pet like me?”, “do I need to brush my pet’s teeth?”, and “what happens if I give my pet chocolate?” are also among the most frequently asked questions.Research into 1,000 pet owners found they’ll typically search for pet-related answers three times a month, spending around an hour reading about their furry, scaled, or winged friend.But one in ten will spend three hours or more a month reading pet stories.Commissioned by digital subscription service Readly, the study found the most popular subject to search for or read is their pet’s general health, scoured for by 59% of owners.Another 44% will check for information on diet or nutrition, while 39% will make a search based on an unusual behaviour.Just under one in ten tend to seek out answers around their pet’s sleeping habits more often than anything else.Behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings said: “No matter what pet you’ve got – from a terrier to a tarantula – you want the best for it.“We are seeing a huge amount of mental energy being put into our pet’s welfare over the last two years, with more people living and working at home alongside their pet.“Pets are at the heart of family life, so it’s only natural that people are wanting to read more in-depth around their pets and be informed as to how to be the best owner possible.

One Direction star Liam Payne has left fans rather perplexed after he seemed to have a different accent at the Oscars ceremony.Appearing on the red carpet, the 28-year-old, who is originally from Wolverhampton, was interviewed by ITV journalist Noel Phillips and was asked his take on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards.But as Liam spoke candidly about his opinions on the situation, fans noticed a distinct difference with his accent.Sharing his thoughts on the conflict, the musician said: "Will Smith actually used to live behind my house, I have the pleasure of knowing his son and daughter very well. We did Men In Black 3 with him."I believe whatever he felt he did, he had the right to do."I also felt there were three losers and one fight."But once the short news clip hit social media, fans couldn't help but share their thoughts on Twitter regarding the star's transformed pronunciation.One person tweeted: "This is the oddest thing I’ve ever seen," followed by a laughing face emoji.Another confused commented: "Who is it? Not that One Direction guy?"A third wrote: "Is he now Welsh? What is going on…"While a fourth added: "What the heck.

More than a quarter of adults have landed themselves in hot water after sending an “unprofessional” email – with emojis considered a serious no-no, according to research.A survey of 2,000 professionals, who use emails for work, revealed the do's and don’ts when it comes to constructing a digital message.A fifth wouldn’t dream of using emojis, while three in ten hate “text speak” in an email.And one in ten will relax their tone of voice with co-workers within the first week of starting a new job.Nearly three-quarters (74%) are happy to take a more candid tone with clients, but when it comes to the “boss” just 57% would do the same.Unfortunately, of those who didn’t take appropriate cautions when emailing, many received an unhappy response – with 22% getting a telling-off from the boss, and one in ten having to write an apology.When asked about the worst thing they’ve ever sent or received over email, one respondent said they sent a fake resignation, while another delivered a message intended for their wife to the boss.Nicole Stevens, spokeswoman for Mailbird, which commissioned the research, said: “Self-awareness when drafting emails has never been more important, and recognising that tone can differ hugely from business to business and person to person.“It does appear there are some concrete things people don't like to receive over email, and things many wouldn't send.“But email, as with all language, evolves over time.

Ukraine and was away from his family in the southern port city of Mariupol when the Russian army invaded its neighbouring country on February 24. Mariupol has since become one of the key battlegrounds of the conflict, with the region sustaining heavy bombing from Putin’s navy, and residents reportedly being forced to drive past dead bodies in their attempts to flee.

Wayne Rooney has detailed how former Manchester United team-mate Carlos Tevez handed him the "biggest disappointment of his life" during a shared trip to the airport. The former England skipper, who has previously earmarked the ex-Argentina forward as his favourite ever Old Trafford team-mate despite spending only two seasons at the club, was seemingly desperate to strike up a rapport off the pitch. Rooney has now explained why that wasn't possible, and admitted that it was a painful moment for him considering how well they could link up during fixtures and firing United to back-to-back Premier League titles and a Champions League triumph.

Emiliano Granada HBO Max has boarded Nikolay Stefanov’s debut feature doc “No Place for You in Our Town” which it is co-producing with Bulgaria’s Smarty Pants Shooter, headed by writer-producer Ralitsa Golemanova.Premiering at Copenhagen’s CPH:DOX, “No Place for You in Our Town” marks HBO Max’s first original from Bulgaria. The film will drop on HBO Max in fall 2022.It revolves around a group of soccer hooligans in Pernik, a mining town in Bulgaria whose industry has slowly decayed since the fall of the Soviet Union.

Naman Ramachandran Disney Plus Hotstar, in association with All3Media International, is readying an Indian adaptation of IFTA-winning series “Blood.”Created by Sophie Petzal, the series starred Adrian Dunbar (“Line of Duty”) and Grainne Keenan (“The Wife”), and is a psychological thriller about familial bonds, memories, and the past’s impact on the present. The Indian adaptation will be under the Hotstar Specials label with Gurmmeet Singh as showrunner and Mihir Desai as director.

Academy Awards yesterday have fumed over the extravagant gift bags being handed out to nominees.They took to social media to suggest the money should have instead been donated to charity to help refugees of the Ukraine war.According to reports, nominees at the Sunday night ceremony received swag bags containing $140,000 worth of products and experiences, including holidays abroad, after many Hollywood stars preached about the war in Ukraine in "woke" speeches.On Twitter, some slammed the move as "appalling" amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.Betsymullen typed: “Appalling excess; the funds should have gone to help in the crisis in Ukraine.”Alfie_Boy_Dog wrote: “In 2021, Forbes estimated that the Oscar 'Freebie' gift bags valued around $205,000.“How about all you American actors bleating support for #Ukraine demand that these are cancelled and the money sent to support the #HumanitarianCrisis that is unfolding @amyschumer #Oscars2022.”Xtinaresists said: “I love the movies, I love the arts, I respect what all of them do as artists.“This is an embarrassment to those who do not need it at all.“Wouldn’t it have been a nice touch if in that bag they got a paper that says $76,000 donated to ‘worthy’ charity of their choice? And a candy.”Edengr4ce added: “Imagine how much that £76k each that went on an already rich person, would’ve helped a Ukrainian family.“Multiple families!!! Madness this world.”The lavish package includes a number of luxury items, ranging from popcorn kernels, to skin care products, and a three-night stay in a Scottish castle, according to the Daily Mail.It is also said to include a liposuction treatment valued between $9,500 and $15,000.The Oscars night was surrounded by controversy after an

MORE: The 10 best and worst moments from the 2022 OscarsThink about how often your own parents drove you to things like piano lessons, soccer or hockey, Brownies, Scouts or Girl Guides and many other extracurricular activities or passions. The stars were just the same, and many had parents who made huge sacrifices to help support their dreams.MORE: Will Smith apologizes to the Academy in tearful speech after slapping Chris RockSo it makes total sense that celebrities have a habit of bringing their parents with them to the Oscars.

Hollywood bombshell Mila Kunis been crowned Sexiest Woman in the World by FHM and Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire mag, and as we look back at some of her sexiest snaps, it's not hard to see how she landed the coveted titles.We’ve seen her star in steamy lesbian scenes, topless shots with pop stars and jaw-droppingly sexy cover shoots with a host of magazines throughout her amazing career. Known for her beauty, talent and comedic timing, the 38-year-old Ukrainian-born beauty recently won the hearts of the nation when she raised over $34million in Ukrainian aid amid ongoing tensions with Russia.

Piers Morgan has branded Will Smith's Oscars outrage as the "ugliest moment" in the awards night's history.The former Good Morning Britain star shared his thoughts on the matter on social media after the whole world was left shocked and confused by the on-stage altercation.Oscars viewers saw Will Smith step on stage after comedian Chris Rock made a G.I Jane joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, joking their hair was the same, bald.However, Jada suffers from alopecia, therefore the joke did not land well and resulted in a punch landing on Chris' face instead.Piers since tweeted: "It was real. Just seen the uncensored footage.

pregnant with her third child, her interest in clothing hasn't waned.Tammy has adjusted her style to showcase her blossoming bump – and she looks as glamorous as ever.The 27-year-old, from Perth, Australia, rocked an extreme crop top and low-rise skirt to showcase her bump over the weekend.She paired the glamorous white outfit with chunky lime green shoes and a baby pink clutch bag, before posing up a storm in her bedroom.Tammy's fans went wild for the snap, with many gushing in the comments section on Instagram.One swooned: "So beautiful. You're glowing."Another asked: "Omg, how are you this gorgeous?"A third wrote: "Stunning girl! Wow."And a fourth added: "How do I look like this when I'm a pregnant mum?"Tammy recently took to Instagram to open up about her pregnancy.She is expecting her third child, which will be the first baby she's having with fiancé Matt Poole.The couple have been together since 2020 and announced their engagement last November.Tammy's kids from her previous relationship with Reece Hawkins are called Wolf, six, and Saskia, five.The mum-of-two admitted she's found the experience more intense as she's aged – especially as she has to juggle parenting her other two children too.She told her 14.3 million followers: "Pregnancy this time round has been SO different.

BBC Breakfast presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent couldn't contain their confusion as they watched the aftermath of Will Smith's Oscars 2022 incident unfold, as he appeared to 'punch the air'.Will made headlines after storming on stage and smacking presenter Chris Rock across the face after he made a joke aimed at Will's wife Jada Pinkett Smith.He suggested Jada - who has alopecia - will star in the next G.I. Jane movie.Once seated again, Will yelled at him to: "Keep my wife's name out of your f***ing mouth."But it was at the Vanity Fair afterparty where Will appeared on the red carpet to 'punch the air' with his Oscar, after winning Best Actor for his flick King Richard.The BBC Breakfast presenters were left confused as they chatted to Hollywood correspondent Sophie Long live at the party, with footage from the afterparty.While smiling for the cameras, Will clutched his Oscar high in the air before snuggling closer to Jada for pictures.Sally commented on the footage: "That is the man of the moment, that is Will Smith holding his Oscar.

Dancing on Ice has been entertaining audiences since it first hit screens in 2006 with a catalogue of stars bravely showcasing their skills on the popular ITV show.Although some contestants give rather shaky performances throughout their time on the programme, many others have pushed boundaries and impressed fans in order to be crowned the winner of their series.While some unlikely candidates manage to make their way to the top.But as the final of this year's series approaches on Sunday March, 27, Daily Star has taken a look back at some of the previous winners and where they are now.Former Coronation Street actress Gaynor Faye was the first-ever celeb to be crowned the winner of Dancing on Ice back in 2006.Gaynor took on the skating challenge alongside her partner Daniel Whiston and was under the watchful eye of judges Robin Cousins, Karen Barber, Nicky Slater, Jason Gardiner and Karen Kresge.After her spectacular win, the star continued acting and landed a role in ITV's Emmerdale where she played the role of Megan Macey from 2012 to 2019.In March 2021, Gaynor appeared in the BBC One drama The Syndicate as Cheryl Armitage.Former Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw was crowned the Dancing on Ice winner in 2008 alongside figure skater Matt Evers.Both of Suzanne's final performances scored a perfect 30/30, which was the first time that score had been given on the programme.Following her Dancing on Ice success, Suzanne continued to work in musical theatre.In 2009, she took part in the tour for The Vagina Monologues throughout the summer alongside actresses Jessie Wallace, Wendi Peters and Sue Holderness.

Will Smith appeared to smack presenter Chris Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscars 2022.When Chris began presenting the award for Best Documentary Feature, he targeted Jada and joked she would be starring in the next G.I Joe.The actress rolled her eyes while husband Will took it upon himself to storm the stage and hit the comedian for making a joke at the expense of his wife.Many debated whether the incident was staged, however, reports quickly surfaced about their bitter history, suggesting the shocking reaction from Will was completely genuine.Speaking on stage at the Dobey Theatre on Sunday night (March 27), Chris joked about Jada’s shaved head, saying: “Jada, I love you. G.I Jane 2, can’t wait to see it.”The actress openly suffers with alopecia and was visibly displeased by the joke, rolling her eyes as it touched upon the sensitive subject.

A Jewish lawyer was awarded a payout of over £26,000 in a religious discrimination case after he was sacked for not coming into work during Passover.

It's place in railway history is assured because of its part in the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the world's first inter-city railway which took goods and passengers to local cotton mills and factories in the 19th century.

Naman Ramachandran Korean dramas were the largest consumed online video content category in Southeast Asia in 2021, according to the latest analysis published by Media Partners Asia (MPA).The MPA report, titled Southeast Asia Online Video Consumer Insights & Analytics, also reveals that the popularity of Korean dramas were followed by local content, particularly Thai and Indonesian, with U.S. content driven to third place in some markets. The report notes that the region added 16.2 million net new subscribers through 2021 with the total aggregate customer base reaching 36.6 million by the end of the year.

Laura Tobin is a woman after our own hearts. While the 40-year-old presenter may be super professional, fiercely intelligent and groomed to within an inch of her life on Good Morning Britain, the reality of her day-to-day life is just like any other mum trying to perfect her juggling skills. When we catch up to chat about her new book Everyday Ways To Save Our Planet, we quickly see her four-year-old daughter Charlotte appear on camera, complete with spots all over her face and chewing on a biscuit.

A husband and wife duo used stolen Tesco stamps before ramping up spends of over £48,000 on shopping and gift cards.