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Budget airline easyJet has announced it has scrapped free hold luggage allowances on particular flights.

Next is turning heads with their £28 sandals that shoppers can't get enough of. Thanks to their winning mix of comfort and style, the Forever Comfort Leather Double Strap Footbed Sandals are drawing comparisons to a popular designer brand and are available in a variety of colours including neutral, black flood, gold textured, red, white, and zebra.

Homeowners might be surprised to discover the number of devices they have plugged in around their house that don't need to be, especially when considering the cost of living crisis.

Black Midi’s Geordie Greep and Cameron Picton have confirmed the “indefinite” end to the band.On an Instagram live last night (August 10), Greep responded to fans asking when the band would be releasing a new album by typing “no more black midi” and “it’s over” into the chat.He continued, writing: “Black Midi was an interesting band that’s now indefinitely over”.Initially, fans couldn’t tell if Greep was serious, however, Black Midi’s bassist Cameron Picton confirmed the news this morning (August 11) on Twitter/X, and it appears the announcement came as a surprise to the rest of the band.“We’d agreed not to say anything about ‘breaking up’ so I was as blindsided as everyone else last night but maybe in a different way,” Picton wrote. “I guess sometimes all you can say is lol.”Picton then confirmed he’d be working on his own music, saying: “Anyway! Starting sessions for my own record soon, looking forward — should be good, hopefully great!”We’d agreed not to say anything about ‘breaking up’ so I was as blindsided as everyone else last night but maybe in a different way.

Rylan Clark has heartbreakingly confessed that he "cried all the way home" following a heart-wrenching discovery from his past.The much-loved television presenter, shot to fame on The X Factor and went on to marry Big Brother's Dan Neal in 2015 before they sadly split six years later. And now, at 35, Rylan has now opened up about the deep impact his first serious boyfriend, a professional dancer, had on him.The couple were getting pretty serious back when Rylan was just 17 - known then by his real name Ross - even introducing each other to their families.

When The Night Manager’s second season arrives, probably around the middle of next year, its previous award-winning director will not have her name on the credits.

The creators of Moana 2 said they are “blowing the doors off” the hit original film, promising a wealth of new characters and an “incredible new tapestry of songs”.

Coleen Rooney has reportedly decided to stay put in Cheshire with her sons, despite her husband Wayne's new role as head coach of Plymouth Argyle.

Sabrina Carpenter brought out Kacey Musgraves as her special guest at Outside Lands Festival.

Next shoppers are flocking to snap up a pair of £28 summer sandals that are said to be the 'most comfortable' they've worn. As well as being stylish in design, the Next sandals have been crafted with comfort in mind, and have a footbed that moulds to the sole so they can be worn for hours on end.

Fans of Matty Healy are buzzing with speculation that The 1975 frontman has secretly wed his fiancee Gabbriette Bechtel.The musician, son of TV personality Denise Welch and actor Tim Healy, got down on one knee for model and influencer Gabbriette earlier this year, with the couple announcing their engagement in June. While they're still officially planning their big day, some eagle-eyed fans believe the pair have already said 'I do' in private.

Travis Scott has been released from French police custody without a charge after his arrest.On Friday (August 9), it was reported that Scott had been arrested following a fight with a security guard at a hotel in Paris. Scott was in the French capital to attend the Olympic Games, where he was seen at the U.S.

Fearing her children would find her dead on the bedroom floor, an obese mum of four has shared how she shed and incredible 15.7 stone and became a bodybuilding champion and fitness coach. Weighing over 30 stone, Alicia Briggs, was trapped in her own body, unable to stand for more than five minutes without excruciating pain. "I was bedbound and in the worst physical health of my life," the 36-year-old recalled.

Alan Titchmarsh has shared a poignant memory on James O'Brien's Full Disclosure podcast, recalling the "heartbreaking" moments with his daughter when he had to leave for work.

Helen Flanagan was quickly backed by her fans as she responded to comments over her youngest daughter's appearance. The actress took to social media earlier this week as she kicked off her 34th birthday celebrations.

John Legend has announced an unlikely collaboration with Sufjan Stevens for his new children’s album. Check it out below.Legend will release ‘My Favourite Dream’, an album he said is full of “sing-alongs and lullabies for children and families,” on August 30. The record was inspired by his experience as a father to four with his wife Chrissie Tiegan.“My parents loved to sing around the house, making up bedtime songs for us and songs to motivate and inspire us,” Legend said.

Taylor Swift's fanbase has come together in an incredible show of support, setting up a JustGiving page to aid the families devastated by a tragic incident in Southport - where three children tragically lost their lives and many others were injured. The tragedy unfolded on 29 July at the Hart Space, a pregnancy centre, where numerous kids were enjoying a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

Lady Violet Crawley has remained a firm favourite among Downton Abbey fans over the years, so many will be thrilled to hear rumours of a prequel series focusing on the character. It's been claimed that Downton Abbey bosses are looking at creating a spin-off series focusing on Lady Violet's backstory and romantic past. Dame Maggie Smith, 89, has portrayed Lady Violet until now, but the proposed series will focus on her younger years - and the actresses who are being eyed up for the role have already been revealed.

'Disturbing' photos have been released that gives people a clear insight into what migraine sufferers may often see during an episode. Migraines affect between 15 and 23 percent of the UK population and can cause a number of side affects that can stop a person in their tracks.

English ivy, with its capacity to harm fences and walls, becomes a real nuisance when growing into cracks or joints, potentially leading to structural damage.

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has shared how his encounter with US rapper Snoop Dogg changed his view of the drama he had created as a love letter to his native Birmingham, a city in the middle of the UK.