Plans approved to turn Bury’s ‘historic’ Heaton House into 23-bed HMO flats

scratching their heads by a property that comes with perhaps the biggest sofa ever seen.The £700,000 listing on Clowes Street, Salford, comes with three bedrooms and three bathrooms and a generously-sized living room kitchen.But in a slightly unusual styling choice, it seems that most of said living room is taken up by an enormous button-back sofa, supposedly 'seen on Pornhub'.READ MORE: 'Hurt' Queen Elizbeth was 'exhausted by the turmoil' of Harry and Meghan, claims new bookWith wooden floors and industrial style, exposed stairs the apartment looks trendy, spacious and even has access to a terrace garden – but the internet cannot get its head around the sofa.Reddit users have, as ever, been quick to cut to brass tacks, making their confusion over the strange style choice known.The picture of the listing was shared by u/unbannednow who said: “Is that supposed to be a couch?”Goodvibezone added: “That would take me 10 minutes to get up.”“The flat was built around the sofa of course,” said LordShrekOgre.“‘Hey boss what should we do about the gigantic sofa floating 40ft in the air over there?’"‘Let's build apartments around it, it's the responsible thing to do", replied rugbyj.Aventurous_Sea1974 quipped, “Wow the planning permission on that…”“It's £450,000 without the sofa”, joked HopAlongInHongKong.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Going the other way, Richeh replied: “I think it's probably £800,000 without the sofa. I wouldn't want to have to move that f***er.”Pukit said: “That screams Airbnb sex pad.

Britain's roughest estates" have demanded action as kids as young as 10 terrorise the area.Balaclava-clad yobs in Blakenall, West Midlands, have been physically and racially attacking those who live and work in the area, performed arson attacks, and have even been known to rip live pigeons apart.The youths have been spotted on multiple occasions wielding knives in the streets of the area. READ NEXT: 'Rattled' Putin's nuclear war-mongering is 'blunt admission of failure' The estate has deteriorated over the past two years and has been compared to "war-torn Ukraine", and locals are even too scared to leave their homes during daylight hours. Some residents even fear it's only a matter of time before lives are lost.But fed-up business owners and residents have had enough and are now demanding something be done after a string of incidents including fly-tipping, thefts and assault left them in despair.One resident, who did not wish to be named, said: "It had got to the point where we are scared to leave our homes even in the daytime."The place has just rapidly declined into almost a state of lawlessness since the pandemic."Before then we did have issues but not to the scale we are seeing now.

fashionistas have their eye on one particular dress at the moment - and it does not leave much to the imagination.The ‘sexy aesthetic high slit dress’ from brand Dark Looks has gone viral on TikTok with many users ‘running’ to buy one for themselves.READ MORE: Plus size influencer tries on teeny 'doll' jumpsuit and is surprised by fitPreviously, TikTok user Erin rocked the cut-out knickerless attire which earned her millions of views on the app.However, people were left concerned that a gust of wind would lead to a very unfortunate flashing mishap.Fellow style enthusiast Alicia also jumped on the seductive dress hype where she urged her 28,000 followers to ‘run’ to get their hands on one - and people are saying the same thing.In the clip which racked up over a million views, the brunette gasped and put her hands over her mouth before she showed off the risqué design of the garment.The black material covered her chest and neck area, but was rather daring elsewhere.A black criss-cross pattern exposed her skin from the waist to her thigh which was held together by two panels at the front.Other than that, the dress had no other material which created a slit effect along the rest of her legs to her ankles."Run, do not walk to these dresses. I'm actually in love", she gushed.

Delphis Eco, which commissioned the study, said: “It’s encouraging to see just how important and valued most people are when it comes to our planet. “The collective responsibility which many of us feel is fantastic to see, and shows there’s a real appetite for sustainability.“Changing perceptions around recycling and raising awareness is something we are looking to do – it’s never too late to learn.”The research also found 45% of those polled felt businesses are not doing enough to improve their sustainability footprint.However, smaller businesses (31%) are considered more proactive than big businesses (22%).It also emerged vegetables, fruit, and cleaning products (all 19%) are the items shoppers are most likely to ensure they buy from a sustainable source.Eggs (19%), drinks bottles (17%), and clothes (17%) also featured high on the list.But 55% think every individual’s actions has an impact on the planet.And while half of respondents (49%) would like to do more for the planet, 63% claimed they would be more sustainable if only it were more affordable.However, when it comes to making environmentally friendly choices, just 17% of those polled, via OnePoll, always recycle, while 35% do it often.And one in 20 admitted they never make environmentally friendly choices.A spokesman for Delphis Eco added: “Consumers can only buy what is available to them, so it’s important we give them options.“We want to make sure we are doing all we can, by ensuring we’re leading by example.“We’re offering refills on a range of our products, which mean we’re using less plastic, which is ultimately a good thing for our planet.“It may mean less margin for us, but ultimately it’s the right thing to do.

Married At First Sight UK star Matt Murray may be known for his body art but he hasn't always been covered in tattoos.In recently resurfaced snaps, the inked-up hunk looks completely different years before discovering his love for tattoos and the gym.Matt, 32, won the hearts of viewers after admitting that his wife Gemma's sexual innuendos were becoming too much and left him uncomfortable.READ MORE: Married at First Sight UK fans cringe over Whitney’s 'bizarre' nickname for husband DukaBefore going on to star on the show, Matt worked at his barber salon, King Koby, in York and often shares snaps of himself cutting clients' hair to showcase his skills.However, one post saw Matt upload a transformation snap which looks worlds away from how we see him today.Taking to his Instagram grid, the trainee tattoo artist shared a side-by-side snap of himself from ten years ago alongside a recent picture and unveiled his dramatic transformation.In the older snap, he was seen wearing a blazer, t-shirt and jeans which covered up his physique, Matt sported a large bulky lip ring and pierced ear as he smiled towards the camera.In his most recent picture, in which he happened to be topless, Matt looked totally different as he showcased his impeccable physique which he admits he worked hard for, alongside some new additions to his body.The star paraded several tattoos across his ripped torso including a star, a butterfly and a wolf, as well as several tattoos across his face and bulging biceps.Captioning his upload, he penned: "The years pass, regardless of action or inaction. DO something.

Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins was teased by her co-stars over her choice of outfit to help host Friday's edition of the breakfast news show. Charlotte, 47, looked gorgeous as she opted for a green and white polka dot dress with a white collared neckline and silver buttons down the front.

Peter Andre 's son Junior has been slammed by fans for mocking a man's trainers. The 17 year old rapper took to Instagram and TikTok to promote his new song but it hasn't gone down well with some viewers.Junior posted a video on social media where he zoomed in on a unknown mans trainers. READ MORE: Junior Andre slams 'soulless' remarks he's seen from his generation about Queen's death He captioned the video: " “We all know that one person... You a 10 but you..

OnlyFans model. Before she began sharing racy snaps online, Alysia left college to start earning money in the US Air Force, where she quickly rose up the ranks. READ MORE: 'I'm a lawyer and I refuse to dress conservatively - my outfits show cleavage' During her time in the military, Alysia also competed as a bodybuilder as well as building her growing fitness brand, and she revealed her superiors began to take issue with her side-hustle of sharing racy snaps on social media.“It was tough because I was always bending rules,” she recalled, speaking on the No Jumper podcast.

When Chris Wallace’s talk show returns today on HBO Max, there won’t be many changes from its previous incarnation: Sitting on a spartan set with a black backdrop, he interviews celebrities, politicians, authors and other boldfaced names. He even sings, a bit, with Shania Twain.

Apparently, Bryce Dallas Howard had to deal with a lot more than just getting paid significantly less than her co-star Chris Pratt behind the scenes of the Jurassic World franchise!

Ricki Lake is looking back on her own career journey as part of her new podcast series, and she's looking forward to the self-reflective journey alongside some famous friends.Lake recently sat down with ET's Nischelle Turner and opened up about her new podcast series, — which she's hosting alongside The Ellen DeGeneres Show alum Kalen Allen.In the podcast, Lake will reexamine her show that ran for 11 seasons and cemented itself in pop culture. The show pioneered the DNA test results segments long before Maury Povich popularized it on his show, and Lake had some of daytime TV's most memorable guests.Looking back at her time as host, Lake reflected on how she was only 24 when she was first handed the mic, and never in a million years did she think it'd blow up the way it did.«No, I didn't think it was going to be this big huge hit. I never have anticipated any of my success, nor have I calculated the next move,» she said.

Bryce Dallas Howard is proud of her body and the action-packed stunts she was able to deliver in . But in a new interview, the 41-year-old actress opens up about facing body scrutiny while filming the third and final film in Universal's dinosaur-based trilogy. Asked about what her role as Claire Dearing means for female representation in action films, Howard tells Metro that she had «been asked not to use my natural body in cinema.» Clarifying, she continues, «On the third movie, it was actually because there were so many women cast, it was something that [director] Colin [Trevorrow] felt very strongly about in terms of protecting me…because the conversation came up again, 'We need to ask Bryce to lose weight.'» She credits Trevorrow with not only being in her corner during those conversations with unnamed filmmakers, but pushing for wider representation overall. «He was like, 'There are lots of different kinds of women on this planet and there are lots of different kinds of women in our film,'» she says, «and I got to do so many stunts that wouldn’t have been possible if I had been dieting.»Howard says she was «thrilled» at the on-screen action she was able to perform. «I got to do it with my body, she was at her maximum strength, and I hope it is just yet another indication of what's possible,» she says of her character. «In this movie, there were more women than men.

couple Yve Arellano and Mohamed Abdelhamed. According to court documents obtained by ET, Yve filed for divorce from Mohamed on Thursday, Sept.

 and in , has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother, according to multiple reports. Grantham was reportedly sentenced at British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver on Wednesday.As ET previously reported, Grantham pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after shooting his 64-year-old mother, Barbara White, in the back of the head while she played piano in March 2020. New details surfaced during a hearing in June, where prosecutors claimed Grantham rehearsed killing his mother and then confessed to the ghastly act on video, which was shown in court.

Naga Munchetty took to Twitter earlier today to reply to a BBC Breakfast viewer who claimed she had made a blunder while discussing the Celebrity MasterChef 2022 winner.The presenter had been discussing the show’s finale this morning alongside co-host Charlie Stayt, whilst simultaneously trying not to spoil the result for fans who hadn't had a chance to watch it yet.Despite Naga's best efforts, Twitter user Matthewrhodie fumed: “Thanks a lot @TVNaga01 we won’t ruin the Celebrity Masterchef final result if you haven’t seen it ‘but we will tell you he is one happy man…’!“Erm I wonder if Lisa Snowdon or Mel Blatt have ever been described as that before…”Naga quickly corrected the viewer, as she insisted she had not made a mistake, hitting back: “I did not say man - I said ‘very happy winner’.”Lisa Snowdon was crowned the winner of the hit BBC reality show last night after competing for the title against McFly's Danny Jones and All Saints singer Mel Blatt.The TV star’s reaction comes after she sparked backlash over her frequent interruptions during her Thursday morning interview with Thérèse Coffey.BBC viewers were left less than impressed following Naga’s conversation with the Health Secretary about the new plan for the NHS.The new proposal will guarantee no one will wait more than two weeks for an appointment with a GP.However, the plans have been met with opposition from doctors, and Thérèse’s interview with Naga on sparked debate as the host interrupted her guest to try and clarify her stance.Speaking over Thérèse, Naga said: “Sorry, when you say… I understand you’ll be setting out more detail.“When you say ‘unlocking’, does that mean there’s money there that just hasn’t been able to be used?”Naga also asked if there was

she had suffered “a heart attack.” Eyewitnesses, though, watching the police beat her—which many believe resulted in her falling into a deadly coma.Her family has also confirmed that Mahsa had never suffered from a heart condition previously, with her father, Amjad Amini, alleging that he had been denied the right to see footage of the arrest (“I asked them to show me the body cameras of the security officers, they told me the cameras were out of battery,” he ) as well as being prohibited from seeing Mahsa’s body, which had been wrapped in a sheet when presented to him—although he claimed to have noticed suspicious bruising on her feet.A previous statement from the director general of forensic medicine in Tehran province, however, that there were “no signs of injuries to the head and face, no bruises around the eyes, or fractures at the base of Mahsa Amini’s skull.” Numerous human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have called for further scrutiny, with President Ebrahim Raisi the UN General Assembly that “if her death was due to negligence, it will definitely be investigated.” On the same day, Raisi–who condemned Iranian protestors for their “acts of chaos”–canceled a with Christiane Amanpour after she declined his last-minute request that she wear a headscarf.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Many in Iran are understandably dubious about claims that Mahsa’s death occurred naturally. Demonstrations began in Kurdistan province on September 17 following Mahsa’s funeral, and rapidly spread across the country with several clips of Iranian citizens publicly going viral.

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Following Anne Heche‘s death, the topic of her estate quickly caused contention within her family.

A paintball centre launched in 2014 on green belt woodland in Eccles looks set to get backdated planning permission. Councillors on Salford's planning and transportation regulatory panel which meets on Thursday (September 1) are being advised by their officers the approve the application from Delta Force Paintball at Grange Road.