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Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton shares 'exciting' update with fans 'congratulating' star
A Place in the Sun star Laura Hamilton has announced she's purchased a property in Dubai and has been spending time there over the past year seriously looking at the property market A Place in the Sun presenter Laura Hamilton has taken to her social media to reveal some thrilling personal developments. Laura has been a staple on the Channel 4 programme for more than ten years, having made her debut in February 2012. In August 2024, Laura snapped up a holiday home in Majorca and has been busy doing it up, often sharing her passion for the renovation journey. The property expert even runs a dedicated Instagram account to document the transformation. She's been flipping properties since she was just 19. On Instagram, she excitedly shared: "I have some news and this is something I have been wanting to share with you for some time with you but it just hasn't felt quite right. As many of you know this time last year I brought a property in Majorca and it was a renovation project because that's exactly what I love. "However, things have taken a lot longer, when you're renovating a property you're waiting for various licences, permits and it is a slow process. The project is still very much underway it's just taking a lot longer than I anticipated", reports the Liverpool Echo. In a further revelation, Laura disclosed to her followers that she has spent the last year frequently visiting Dubai. She explained: "You might have seen that from my stories and posts that I have been doing. I have been coming to Dubai for many years and when you do the job that I do you love exploring the world." The property guru has disclosed her recent ventures in Dubai, having spent the past year "seriously looking at the property market here [Dubai]", engaging with various developers and exploring different locales. Laura shared: "A couple of months ago I purchased my very own property here in Dubai, in Dubai marina. I am here this week with the children showing them the property for the first time." She describes the four-year-old property as a canvas to imprint her own "stamp" on. The Channel 4 star expressed her excitement in a video caption: "I've been wanting to share this for the past 3 now feels like the right time to finally share it." She elaborated on her decision: "It's a move that's all about property, potential, and thinking internationally. A new investment in a place known for its sunshine, skyline, and serious opportunity." Laura's fans were overjoyed with her property update. Sarah exclaimed: "Congratulations Laura! I spent many years in Dubai and The Marina is a beautiful area. I hope you enjoy it!" Julann chimed in: "Congratulations Laura! I hope you have a fantastic week with the children, and manage to get the wallpapering done too! And good luck with the continuing renovation project in Mallorca!" Nigel shared his enthusiasm: "So exciting - congratulations! A location I've been considering investing in for a while too! Looking forward to the property reveal."
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton, 43, reveals secret behind incredible figure from 5am workouts to Botox
Despite the pressures of being on screen, Laura believes looking good should be a personal choice Body Goals A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton, 43, reveals secret behind incredible figure from 5am workouts to Botox A PLACE in the Sun's Laura Hamilton has revealed the secret behind her incredible figure, from 5am workouts to Botox. Presenter Laura, 43, says early-morning gym sessions and weight training are now a regular part of her routine – and she's even built a gym in her home to stay on track. 6 A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton has revealed the secret behind her incredible figure, from 5am workouts to Botox Credit: @curvykate 6 She spoke to The Sun at last week's TRIC Awards Credit: Splash Speaking to The Sun at last week's TRIC Awards, she said: 'I was in the gym yesterday and I do lots of weights. I know loads of women in their mid-forties who are always talking about weights massively. "I was always into cardio, but since I ran the London Marathon, I've got more into weights.' Laura, who shares son Rocco, 11, and daughter Tahlia, 10, with her ex-husband Alex Goward, often squeezes in workouts before the school run. She said: 'I sometimes get up at 5am to do so. My friends and I joke that we're in the 5am club. I don't do it every day, but most mornings.' As she's moved into her forties, Laura says she's become more conscious about skincare and wellness – taking collagen and learning routines from her 10-year-old daughter. The TV personality said: 'She's so into skincare – I take tips off her, because I was never like that as a teenager.' Channel 4 star Laura also confirmed she has had cosmetic tweakments, admitting: 'Oh absolutely. I've had Botox before, and there's lots of people who do it, so whatever suits you. If you want to do something, then do it for you.' And despite the pressures of being on screen, Laura believes looking good should be a personal choice. She gushed: 'I love watching things on Instagram where you'll see someone who has had work done, and someone who hasn't. Whether you're on television or not, it's completely up to you.' Back in 2022, Laura opened up about being hailed a "pin-up" and how she often received X-rated messages. A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton stuns in a bikini after revealing she's cruelly trolled by claims she's had a secret boob job "I get some nice complimentary messages from people," she explained to The Daily Star during a Facebook Live. She then revealed that she was sent a rather X-rated snap. Laura explained at the time how she was sent a photo of one of her followers in a face mask, adding: "But let's just say it wasn't of their face." Speaking of being a pin-up, Laura gushed over how it's "really nice" to be dubbed as a "national beauty". Do's & Don'ts before and after Botox Dr. Aamer Khan reveals the do's and don'ts with Botox Do's Before Botox Consult a qualified practitioner with medical training and experience. Inform your practitioner about all medications, supplements, and medical conditions. Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications (aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E) for 24–48 hours. Stay hydrated and have a light meal before your appointment. Ask questions about the procedure, expectations, and outcomes. Don'ts Before Botox Avoid retinol, glycolic acid, or exfoliants on treatment areas for 24 hours. Don't schedule within 2 weeks of major events to allow time for the treatment to work and any healing. needed, possible bruising, which can occur. Reschedule if you're feeling unwell (cold, infection, etc.). Try to avoid makeup on the day of treatment, unless it is mineral make up. Do's After Botox Gently move treated muscles (smile, frown) to help Botox settle. Stay upright for 4–6 hours post-treatment. Apply cold compresses gently to reduce swelling if there is any. Use mild, non-active skincare to keep skin clean and calm. Don'ts After Botox Do not lie down or bend over for at least 4–6 hours. Avoid touching or rubbing the injected area for 24 hours. Skip workouts and heat exposure (gym, saunas, hot yoga) for 24 hours. Don't apply makeup or active skincare for at least 12–24 hours. Avoid alcohol and blood thinners for 24 hours post-treatment. For any concerns post-treatment, always contact your provider directly. Mild redness, swelling, or bruising is common and usually subsides within a few days. 6 As she's moved into her forties, Laura says she's become more conscious about skincare and wellness Credit: Instagram/laurahamiltontv 6 Despite the pressures of being on screen, Laura believes looking good should be a personal choice Credit: Instagram 6 Channel 4 star Laura also confirmed she has had cosmetic tweakments Credit: Instagram /@laurahamiltontv
The Irish Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton, 43, reveals secret behind incredible figure from 5am workouts to Botox
A PLACE in the Sun's Laura Hamilton has revealed the secret behind her incredible figure, from 5am workouts to Botox. Presenter Advertisement 6 A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton has revealed the secret behind her incredible figure, from 5am workouts to Botox Credit: @curvykate 6 She spoke to The Sun at last week's TRIC Awards Credit: Splash Speaking to The Sun at last week's "I was always into cardio, but since I ran the London Marathon, I've got more into weights.' Laura, who shares son Rocco, 11, and daughter Tahlia, 10, with her ex-husband Alex Goward, often squeezes in workouts before the school run. She said: 'I sometimes get up at 5am to do so. My friends and I joke that we're in the 5am club. I don't do it every day, but most mornings.' Advertisement read more on Laura Hamilton As she's moved into her forties, Laura says she's become more conscious about skincare and wellness – taking collagen and learning routines from her 10-year-old daughter. The TV personality said: 'She's so into skincare – I take tips off her, because I was never like that as a teenager.' Channel 4 star Laura also confirmed she has had cosmetic tweakments, admitting: 'Oh absolutely. I've had Botox before, and there's lots of people who do it, so whatever suits you. If you want to do something, then do it for you.' And despite the pressures of being on screen, Laura believes looking good should be a personal choice. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity She gushed: 'I love watching things on Instagram where you'll see someone who has had work done, and someone who hasn't. Whether you're on television or not, it's completely up to you.' Back in 2022, Laura opened up about being hailed a "pin-up" and how she often received X-rated messages. A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton stuns in a bikini after revealing she's cruelly trolled by claims she's had a secret boob job "I get some nice complimentary messages from people," she explained to She then revealed that she was sent a rather X-rated snap. Advertisement Laura explained at the time how she was sent a photo of one of her followers in a face mask, adding: "But let's just say it wasn't of their face." Speaking of being a pin-up, Laura gushed over how it's "really nice" to be dubbed as a "national beauty". Do's & Don'ts before and after Botox Dr. Aamer Khan reveals the do's and don'ts with Botox Do's Before Botox Consult a qualified practitioner with medical training and experience. Inform your practitioner about all medications, supplements, and medical conditions. Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications (aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E) for 24–48 hours. Stay hydrated and have a light meal before your appointment. Ask questions about the procedure, expectations, and outcomes. Don'ts Before Botox Avoid retinol, glycolic acid, or exfoliants on treatment areas for 24 hours. Don't schedule within 2 weeks of major events to allow time for the treatment to work and any healing. needed, possible bruising, which can occur. Reschedule if you're feeling unwell (cold, infection, etc.). Try to avoid makeup on the day of treatment, unless it is mineral make up. Do's After Botox Gently move treated muscles (smile, frown) to help Botox settle. Stay upright for 4–6 hours post-treatment. Apply cold compresses gently to reduce swelling if there is any. Use mild, non-active skincare to keep skin clean and calm. Don'ts After Botox Do not lie down or bend over for at least 4–6 hours. Avoid touching or rubbing the injected area for 24 hours. Skip workouts and heat exposure (gym, saunas, hot yoga) for 24 hours. Don't apply makeup or active skincare for at least 12–24 hours. Avoid alcohol and blood thinners for 24 hours post-treatment. For any concerns post-treatment, always contact your provider directly. Mild redness, swelling, or bruising is common and usually subsides within a few days. 6 As she's moved into her forties, Laura says she's become more conscious about skincare and wellness Credit: Instagram/laurahamiltontv 6 Despite the pressures of being on screen, Laura believes looking good should be a personal choice Credit: Instagram Advertisement 6 Channel 4 star Laura also confirmed she has had cosmetic tweakments Credit: Instagram /@laurahamiltontv 6 Laura often squeezes in workouts before the school run Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Man, 24, breaks out in horror rash and nearly bleeds to death after taking petrol station ‘Viagra'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A YOUNG man faced the terrifying risk of internal bleeding after taking a 'Viagra' pill bought from a petrol station. The 24-year-old ended up in a US hospital after developing unusual symptoms, including a purple rash, persistent gum bleeding and nosebleeds. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 2 Blood tests revealed dangerously low platelet levels, leading to a diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). ITP is a rare but serious condition where the immune system attacks the body's own blood cells, specifically the platelets. These are tiny cells that help the blood clot, without enough of them, even minor bumps or cuts can lead to dangerous internal bleeding. Symptoms can include easy bruising, petechiae (small red or purple spots on the skin), nosebleeds, and bleeding gums. Last year, A Place in the Sun presenter Laura Hamilton revealed she's suffered the same condition. The 43-year-old shared images with fans showing the outbreak of bruises on her legs, caused by her ITP. A healthy person typically has 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microlitre of blood. The man mentioned in the new case report had just 1,000, putting him at extreme risk of random, potentially fatal bleeding inside the brain or gut. He later admitted he had been taking Rhino 69 Platinum 1000 for two weeks, which he had bought from a petrol station while on holiday in Mexico. Doctors from Kern Medical Center, in Bakersfield, believe the unregulated sex pill triggered the condition, marking the first known case of a supplement being linked to ITP. The drug contains sildenafil, the same active ingredient as prescription Viagra used to treat erectile dysfunction. "Our case suggests that sildenafil-containing supplements such as 'Rhino 69 Platinum 1000' may represent a previously unrecognised cause of ITP," the medics wrote in Cureus. Unlike Viagra, Rhino 69 is unlicensed, it's sold online and in some shops without proper safety checks. This is because supplements in many countries are not subject to the same rigorous safety or quality checks that prescription medicines are. This means contaminated, counterfeit, or mislabeled products can make it to store shelves and websites. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has repeatedly warned that it may be contaminated with hidden ingredients or cause serious side effects. TP is usually caused by viral infections, autoimmune diseases, or certain prescription medicines, including antibiotics, anti-seizure drugs, and chemotherapy. The man was treated with high-dose steroids and a blood product called IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin), which calms the immune system. His platelet count returned to normal within a week.
Daily Record
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
A Place in the Sun's Scarlette Douglas left alarmed over chilling collection in unsellable house
A Place in the Sun star Scarlette Douglas has revealed the one unforgettable discovery she made in a home whilst filming her latest property show Can't Sell Must Sell with her brother, Stuart. Property development duo Scarlette and Stuart Douglas have issued some advice to homeowners in unsellable homes in their latest show, Can't Sell Must Sell. However, one chilling discovery left the former A Place In The Sun host Scarlette gobsmacked. Best known for their teamwork on Channel 4's Worst House on the Street, Scarlette, 38, and her brother Stuart, 47, are now taking on a new challenge of splitting up to help desperate sellers fix up homes that simply won't budge on the market. In each of the six episodes, the sibling duo are both handing a property that requires a lot of renovation work done to it. With the assistance of a skilled team of carpenters and designers, they each work to make their house more likely to sell. Recalling one chilling discovery she made in one unsellable home while filming the show, Scarlette said: "One lady was very attached to her house and its Victorian style – she has lots of dolls. "When you walked in, everything felt oppressive. It was dark, dingy and scary. Even her daughters were trying to get her to sell it. She didn't want to listen.' Another tough project for Scarlette was a charming cottage that unfortunately stank of dog odour, the Mirror reports. She said: 'I love dogs, but you can become nose-blind to them. 'One of the properties was a really beautiful cottage but the minute you walked in, it smelled of dog. 'They were so used to the smell that they couldn't get their head around it. Those are things you're not going to see but they affect a sale.' Although the unpleasant smell was strong, Stuart found himself particularly moved by the property's back story. He explained: 'What made it important for me was how important it was for the owner. She was a really lovely lady. The transformation of the house itself was amazing but the transformation in her was memorable. She was so grateful.' Emotions also ran high during another case in Swansea that hit Scarlette hard where they met with a widow who had filled her home with china plates and memories. Scarlette explained: 'Her husband did the DIY. She couldn't do anything around the house. She was so grateful at the end, I was an emotional wreck.' While houses and empathy are at the heart of the show, the hard graft is just as real. Scarlette said: 'We're not just walking in, saying our piece and walking out. We really do get involved, even off-camera.' Stuart agrees: 'We had great teams. But we needed lots of hands on deck to complete the transformations. Even the cameraman took things to the skip. Everyone chipped in.' Scarlette chimed in: "That level of involvement was essential, given the scale of the jobs – and the tight turnaround. It was hard and stressful. We started around 8am and wouldn't finish until about 11pm. We cover two houses in a week, but the end result made it all worth it.' However, it wouldn't be a Douglas project without a bit of healthy competition. Stuart said: 'We are competitive in nature. Scarlette was a professional dancer in the West End, our brother and I played professional football. We are very close, but we're very competitive.' He adds: 'The real goal was to help the homeowners, though we both still wanted to have the best house. In our family, we go into things and we do it to be the best.'
