Celebrity to relaunch Tonbridge charity shop where she volunteers
The charity said its outlet shops sold products between 50p and £5 in uniformed block prices - such as all trousers for £1.It said this helps move stock around to ensure everything "has the best chance of getting sold - so if something hasn't sold in one shop it will come to an outlet". Gemma Cruttenden, Demelza's deputy director of retail, said: "Charity shopping is a great form of recycling as it keeps unwanted goods out of landfill, gives items a new lease of life and provides affordable shopping options for people."
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- The Guardian
BBC chief faces questions over failure to pull live stream of Bob Vylan IDF chant
The BBC's director general is facing questions over why he did not pull the live-stream footage of Bob Vylan after being informed during a visit to Glastonbury of the chants calling for the death of Israeli soldiers. Tim Davie, who has led the BBC for nearly five years, was told of the chanting of 'death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]' by Bob Vylan's vocalist after it had been broadcast live on the BBC on Saturday afternoon. He was at the festival in Somerset on a visit to meet presenters and production staff when he was told that the chanting had been aired. 'At that point he was clear it should not feature in any other Glastonbury coverage,' a BBC spokesperson said. The decision was taken that the footage of Bob Vylan would not be made available on the broadcaster's on-demand service. 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The Irish rap trio Kneecap, including the member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who appeared in court earlier this month charged with a terror offence, took to the stage directly after Bob Vylan and led chants of 'Free Palestine'. Their performance was not livestreamed. The BBC did not offer any explanation for the decision made after consultation with Davie. The broadcaster has already issued an apology on behalf of its staff running the live operations for failing to pull away from the performance of Bob Vylan during the chanting, describing the scenes as 'utterly unacceptable'. A BBC spokesperson said: 'The director general was informed of the incident after the performance and at that point he was clear it should not feature in any other Glastonbury coverage.' Sir Ephraim Mirvis, the chief rabbi, said the incident was a 'national shame'. He wrote on X: 'The airing of vile Jew-hatred at Glastonbury and the BBC's belated and mishandled response, brings confidence in our national broadcaster's ability to treat antisemitism seriously to a new low. 'It should trouble all decent people that now, one need only couch their outright incitement to violence and hatred as edgy political commentary, for ordinary people to not only fail to see it for what it is, but also to cheer it, chant it and celebrate it. Toxic Jew-hatred is a threat to our entire society.' Avon and Somerset police said on Monday they had launched an investigation into both performances after reviewing video footage and audio recordings. A senior detective has been appointed to lead the investigation. A police spokesperson said: 'This has been recorded as a public order incident at this time while our inquiries are at an early stage. 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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Love Island fans insist they know the 'real reason' Dejon is flirting with new stunning bombshell Bilikis despite being with Meg from day one
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He's clearly playing the long game #LoveIsland'; 'Dejon has definitely watched Love Island before. He's playing the long game tryna make him & Meg the winners but we don't actually like you!'; 'Billy kiss is actually stunning, but we know Dejon he's going to go back to his Meg. His game plan is always to explore and when it's time for decision, he switches up so I'm not buying whatever that date was selling'; 'I think Dejon is playing a Game'. Viewers were also left outraged as Helena and Harry flirted the second Shakira left the villa for a date. Taking to X, they wrote: 'I fear Dejon is just gonna lead Billykiss to wind up Meg; Dejon loves to wind Meg up; I think Dejon is playing a Game' Shakira headed out of the villa for a date with new boy Ryan leaving Harry and Helena to flirt without prying eyes. Just hours later, Helena then kissed her other love interest Harrison as she dismissed her and Harry's connection as just 'sexual chemistry'. 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Oh, and also a cute smile, I just look at you and know I can be around you all day, every day. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt. I'd have been out of business a long time ago. That's exactly why I'm here. NAME: Helena Ford AGE: 29 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Cabin Crew WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Somebody funny or Northern. I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you'll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I would say hire but then quickly fire soon after. It would only be a temporary contract. NAME: Shakira Khan AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Booming, but they're all frogs. 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It's an ice-breaker, not a serious question of course! NAME: Toni Laites AGE: 24 FROM: Connecticut OCCUPATION: Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for darker hair, definitely muscular but not too muscular. Super fit. Clean hair cut. Someone that can make me laugh - I'm super outgoing. And someone that's quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together. I WANT TO DATE A BRITISH GUY BECAUSE... I've lived in three different states and I'm still single. It's time to try something new! I have some British friends and they're pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners. NAME: Yasmin Pettet AGE: 24 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Commercial Banking Executive WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for a guy who is fit, has a nice body and who is funny with a bit of banter. WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? A guy that's stingy. 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Chewing loudly! NAME: Bilikis Azeez aka Billykiss AGE: 28 OCCUPATION: Content Creator WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone tall who's good looking, but not too good looking, and that's confident, assertive, knows what they want and is serious about me WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? Someone who's childish Ryan NAME: Ryan Bannister AGE: 27 OCCUPATION: Post office retail support WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? A tanned brunette with a good body, bubbly personality, a joy to be around WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? Someone who jumps from relationship to relationship
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Elizabeth Hurley, 60, sizzles in a plunging tiger print swimsuit as she reveals her and new boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus' special song
Elizabeth Hurley made sure all eyes were on her as she shared a sizzling snap to Instagram and revealed her and her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus ' special song. The actress and model, 60, set pulses racing on Tuesday as she posed aboard a yacht in a plunging tiger-print swimsuit that showed off her sensational figure. Flashing a beaming smile with a rainbow arcing across the sky behind her, Elizabeth completed the racy shot with a pair of chic gold-framed sunglasses shielding her eyes. She captioned the post: 'Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.' Revealing the lyrics referred to 'their' song, Billy, 63, replied in the comments: Thank you for sharing our song in such a sweet… beautiful… and truly wholesome way!!!! You are one of a kind young lady!!! Truly an original.' Liz and Billy have been going strong and the couple put on a loved-up display in Covent Garden last month. The actress and country singer jetted to London for the weekend to watch The Miley Cyrus Something Beautiful theatrical experience at the Odeon Theatre in London. The couple, who debuted their romance on Instagram in April, looked smitten as they strolled through London hand in hand. They were joined by Elizabeth's son Damian and Miley, while supermodel Naomi Campbell - who features on a single released by the Hannah Montana star - also joined the family. Elizabeth oozed glamour for the evening as as she donned a glitzy multicoloured patterned wrap mini-dress featuring a racy plunging neckline and shoulder pads. Meanwhile Billy also made a bold colour statement in a red and star print oversized shirt. Elizabeth's director son Damian sported a black ripped mesh long sleeved top and leather trousers as he joined the pair. The couple first met when they were working on 2022's Christmas in Paradise surprised their fans when they went Instagram official with their relationship in April this year. In a recent interview Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party in New York City Liz addressed what many may consider an odd coupling. 'I think people found Billy and I being together a little surprising,' she told Page Six. 'It's not surprising to me because we're actually quite similar and get on extremely well. There has been quite a reaction.' Explaining the things they have in common, Liz revealed: 'We both like to laugh a lot, and we both love the country. And we both love country music, both love movies. We've got a lot in common — and cowboy boots, definitely.' Billy has been married three times and is father to six children, but is reportedly estranged from several, including daughters Miley, 32 and Noah 25, whom he shares with ex-wife Trish Cyrus. Upon marrying in 1993, he also became stepfather to Trace as well as Brandi, 38, from Tish's previous relationship. Billy is also father to another son named Christopher, 33, whom he welcomed with ex Kristen Luckey.
