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Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
We ditched the UK for Bulgaria & got a huge house with 1.5 acres of land for £7k – but trolls say ‘a B&Q shed is nicer'
But many questioned Lewis and Jordan's decision to move to Bulgaria EXPAT ESCAPE We ditched the UK for Bulgaria & got a huge house with 1.5 acres of land for £7k – but trolls say 'a B&Q shed is nicer' A COUPLE have revealed that they ditched life in Bournemouth and moved to Bulgaria. Rather than breaking the bank each month on a costly mortgage in the UK, Lewis and his wife Jordan purchased a huge property for £7,000. Advertisement 2 A couple have opened up on leaving life in the UK for Bulgaria Credit: 2 Lewis and Jordan now have a huge property and 1.5 acres of land Credit: Not only is the house massive, but it even came with 1.5 acres of land too. Lewis explained that deciding whether to leave their life in Bournemouth was the "hardest decision' they ever had to make at the time. But they put themselves out of their comfort zones and left their UK life behind for an off-grid village lifestyle in Bulgaria, which has recently been hailed as 'the perfect' family holiday destination. Posting on social media, Lewis and Jordan - who have two children, Leo and Fae - gave their followers a close-up look at their Bulgarian property. Advertisement The couple bought the house online, without having viewed it in person. And whilst the large plot is in need of some work, not only did they get a six room property for £7,000, but they also got a free extra house and a massive barn thrown in too. As well as this, there's also space for two workshops and a shower room too. Whilst the average house price in the UK varies massively by the region and the month, in August 2024, it was reported that the average house price in the UK was £292,924, up from £285,073 a year earlier, according to the latest HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. Advertisement Not only did the family luck out with their cheap property, which was £285,924 less than the average home in the UK, but Lewis explained that the family got 'pretty lucky with the views' and the massive garden too. The content creator, who claimed the family have five years residency which they can renew when the time comes, lives on the derelict land, which is in the middle of nowhere. We lived in one of the UK's most expensive seaside towns but house prices were mental - so we saved £293k by packing up and moving abroad Showing off the rural property Lewis confirmed: 'Since we got here, we have been constantly working on it - although you might think that it still looks bad, it actually looked a lot worse.' As well as a space for Lewis to store his tools, Jordan has her own craft room and there's even an outside play area for the kids. Advertisement The family also has a vegetable patch, as the father explained: 'The goal with the garden is to be able to grow lots of produce - grow tomatoes, cucumbers in bulk rather than in small quantities.' Thrilled with their purchase, Lewis later shared: 'I personally think this house is worth way more than £7,000 - even if the market value was £7,000, because in the UK, good luck getting a house like this for £7,000.' Moving house hacks 1. Declutter Before You Pack Sort through your belongings and get rid of anything you no longer need. Donate, sell, or recycle items to lighten your load. 2. Create an Inventory Make a list of all your items. This helps keep track of everything and ensures nothing gets lost in the move. 3. Use Quality Packing Materials Invest in sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, and packing tape. This will protect your belongings during the move. 4. Label Everything Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to. This makes unpacking much easier and more organized. 5. Pack a 'First Day' Box Include essentials like toiletries, a change of clothes, snacks, and important documents. This will keep you from rummaging through boxes on your first day. 6. Take Photos of Electronics Setup Before unplugging your electronics, take photos of the wiring setup. This will make it easier to reconnect everything at your new place. 7. Use Suitcases for Heavy Items Pack books and other heavy items in rolling suitcases. This makes them easier to transport and reduces the risk of injury. 8. Colour-Code Your Boxes Use different coloured stickers or markers for each room. This will help movers quickly identify where each box should go in your new home. Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @frombournemouth2bulgaria, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 752,000 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 19,800 likes, 601 comments and 1,799 saves. Advertisement But social media users were left totally divided by the couple's home - while many thought it was 'beautiful,' others questioned their desire to live in Bulgaria. One user gushed: 'Looking fabulous, good luck with your amazing new life.' You could have easily done this in Italy or Spain. Bulgaria is a stretch TikTok user A second chimed in: 'Good for you. What an experience!' Whilst someone else beamed: 'Very scenic and beautiful house.' Advertisement However, at the same time, one person said: 'I could buy a shed from B&Q for less and nicer.' Another added: 'You could have easily done this in Italy or Spain. Bulgaria is a stretch.' Whilst a third asked: 'Who wants to live in Bulgaria?' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Hans India
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Tyre Exports Rise 9% To Rs 25k Cr
New Delhi: Tyre exports from India grew 9 per cent year-on-year to Rs25,051 crore in FY25 despite headwinds, including trade policy uncertainties and global supply chain disruptions, the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association said on Wednesday. With nearly 40 per cent of the industry's natural rubber (NR) requirement met through imports due to limited domestic availability, the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) said there is an urgent need to accelerate domestic production through focused interventions to meet rising demand. India's tyre exports in 2024-25 increased by 9 per cent year-on-year, reaching Rs25,051 crore compared to Rs23,073 crore in the previous fiscal, ATMA said, citing data released by the Ministry of Commerce. With an estimated annual turnover of Rs1 lakh crore and exports exceeding Rs25,000 crore, the Indian tyre industry stands out as one of the few manufacturing sectors in the country with a high export-to-turnover ratio, it added.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- The Sun
Police bust syndicate selling meth-laced vape after raiding shop in Klang and factory in Sg Buloh
SHAH ALAM: Selangor police smashed a syndicate selling vape liquid suspected to be laced with drugs after arresting two local men and 10 foreigners in separate raids around North Klang and Sungai Buloh on June 10 and 11. The raids involved a vape sales outlet in Klang and a factory used for packaging vape liquid in Sungai Buloh where authorities seized 663 vape cartridges containing methamphetamine-laced liquid, 4,600 pods and 158 plastic barrels of vape liquid suspected to be mixed with amphetamine and ketamine, totalling RM5.109 million. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the total value of vape liquid, including other items seized were worth RM99,873, marking it as the largest bust of drug-laced vape so far this year. He said in the first case, police arrested a local man at an outlet selling vape in Klang and seized 663 cartridges of vape liquid suspected to contain meth with an estimated volume of 1,260 millilitres. 'Investigations revealed that the 21-year-old suspect had been a salesman at the outlet which has been operating for the past four years. 'The suspect has no previous criminal record and police also seized RM1,073 cash and a Mazda CX-5 car worth RM40,000,' he said at a press conference here today. Hussein said in the second raid at around 12.30 am on June 11, police arrested a local man and 10 foreigners at a factory used for packaging vape liquid in Sungai Buloh. He said the local man was a business manager while all the foreigners were packaging vape liquid at the premises that has been operating for the past six months and checks found that all the suspects, aged between 21 and 38, did not have any criminal record in this country and also tested negative for drugs. 'Total value of the seizure in this case amounted to RM4.910 million and all the drugs were believed to be marketed around the Valley Klang and neighbouring countries. 'Police also seized a yellow chain worth RM3,200, three rings (RM3,500), mixed cash of RM7,200 and a BMW car worth RM45,000,' he said. Hussein said all suspects were remanded for between five to seven days while the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Meanwhile, Hussein said police are hunting for a foreigner who taught a business manager at the Sungai Buloh premises on how to process vape liquid mixed with drugs. He said the foreigner who provided the raw materials for vape liquid production is also believed to be a partner of the local suspect. 'The local man then hired 10 foreigners to work for him by marketing the vape liquid via courier to vape retail shops as well as transporting it to neighbouring countries by land routes,' he said.
The Sun
13-06-2025
- The Sun
Selangor Police Bust Drug-Laced Vape Syndicate
SHAH ALAM: Selangor police smashed a syndicate selling vape liquid suspected to be laced with drugs after arresting two local men and 10 foreigners in separate raids around North Klang and Sungai Buloh on June 10 and 11. The raids involved a vape sales outlet in Klang and a factory used for packaging vape liquid in Sungai Buloh where authorities seized 663 vape cartridges containing methamphetamine-laced liquid, 4,600 pods and 158 plastic barrels of vape liquid suspected to be mixed with amphetamine and ketamine, totalling RM5.109 million. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the total value of vape liquid, including other items seized were worth RM99,873, marking it as the largest bust of drug-laced vape so far this year. He said in the first case, police arrested a local man at an outlet selling vape in Klang and seized 663 cartridges of vape liquid suspected to contain meth with an estimated volume of 1,260 millilitres. 'Investigations revealed that the 21-year-old suspect had been a salesman at the outlet which has been operating for the past four years. 'The suspect has no previous criminal record and police also seized RM1,073 cash and a Mazda CX-5 car worth RM40,000,' he said at a press conference here today. Hussein said in the second raid at around 12.30 am on June 11, police arrested a local man and 10 foreigners at a factory used for packaging vape liquid in Sungai Buloh. He said the local man was a business manager while all the foreigners were packaging vape liquid at the premises that has been operating for the past six months and checks found that all the suspects, aged between 21 and 38, did not have any criminal record in this country and also tested negative for drugs. 'Total value of the seizure in this case amounted to RM4.910 million and all the drugs were believed to be marketed around the Valley Klang and neighbouring countries. 'Police also seized a yellow chain worth RM3,200, three rings (RM3,500), mixed cash of RM7,200 and a BMW car worth RM45,000,' he said. Hussein said all suspects were remanded for between five to seven days while the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Meanwhile, Hussein said police are hunting for a foreigner who taught a business manager at the Sungai Buloh premises on how to process vape liquid mixed with drugs. He said the foreigner who provided the raw materials for vape liquid production is also believed to be a partner of the local suspect. 'The local man then hired 10 foreigners to work for him by marketing the vape liquid via courier to vape retail shops as well as transporting it to neighbouring countries by land routes,' he said.
Barnama
13-06-2025
- Barnama
Police Bust Syndicate Selling Meth-laced Vape After Raiding Shop In Klang And Factory In Sg Buloh
SHAH ALAM, June 13 (Bernama) -- Selangor police smashed a syndicate selling vape liquid suspected to be laced with drugs after arresting two local men and 10 foreigners in separate raids around North Klang and Sungai Buloh on June 10 and 11. The raids involved a vape sales outlet in Klang and a factory used for packaging vape liquid in Sungai Buloh where authorities seized 663 vape cartridges containing methamphetamine-laced liquid, 4,600 pods and 158 plastic barrels of vape liquid suspected to be mixed with amphetamine and ketamine, totalling RM5.109 million. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the total value of vape liquid, including other items seized were worth RM99,873, marking it as the largest bust of drug-laced vape so far this year. He said in the first case, police arrested a local man at an outlet selling vape in Klang and seized 663 cartridges of vape liquid suspected to contain meth with an estimated volume of 1,260 millilitres. 'Investigations revealed that the 21-year-old suspect had been a salesman at the outlet which has been operating for the past four years. 'The suspect has no previous criminal record and police also seized RM1,073 cash and a Mazda CX-5 car worth RM40,000,' he said at a press conference here today. Hussein said in the second raid at around 12.30 am on June 11, police arrested a local man and 10 foreigners at a factory used for packaging vape liquid in Sungai Buloh. He said the local man was a business manager while all the foreigners were packaging vape liquid at the premises that has been operating for the past six months and checks found that all the suspects, aged between 21 and 38, did not have any criminal record in this country and also tested negative for drugs. 'Total value of the seizure in this case amounted to RM4.910 million and all the drugs were believed to be marketed around the Valley Klang and neighbouring countries.
