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Scottish Sun
27-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I'm a pregnant benefits mum-of-four on and moving my kids to one bedroom for some privacy – trolls say I'm selfish
Read on to see what the trolls have to say SQUEEZED IN I'm a pregnant benefits mum-of-four on and moving my kids to one bedroom for some privacy – trolls say I'm selfish Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PREGNANT mum-of-four has been slammed for moving all of her kids into one bedroom. Nicole Austin is currently pregnant with her fifth child and lives in a two-bedroom house. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Nicole Austin was slammed for moving four kids into one bedroom Credit: Tiktok/@theaustins_1 3 Pregnant with number five, Nicole said she needed some privacy Credit: Tiktok/@theaustins_1 In a recent video posted to social media, the mum revealed she was moving her youngest son in with her three daughters to get some alone time before the next baby comes. In the clip, she said: "We're putting four kids in one bedroom. I am currently pregnant and to make room for baby, we need to put our son in with his sisters. "Now this may seem absolutely crazy to you because it really does to me without any context." She explained that her daughters were in a double bedroom on a triple bunk bed, which had lots of space for their toys and clothes. Nicole said her son was in her bedroom, but as he needed a bigger bed had to move out as there was no room for it. Expecting hateful comments on the video, Nicole added: "And you know what? "Screw what you all think because me and my husband are going to really thoroughly enjoy having our own room back before the new baby comes." She went on to add that the sleeping arrangement would only be for four weeks, as they had a big announcement coming up about their living arrangements. "And in those four weeks we will actually be away for seven nights on holiday without being at home," she added. "So he really only needs three weeks in with his sisters." 3 The pair said they had another announcement coming soon Credit: tiktok/@theaustins_1 I'm a mum of two and get a £1.7k Universal Credit payday each month people hate me as they work 40 hours a week for the same The clip has since gone viral on the family's TikTok account @theaustins_1 with over 170k views and 4,000 likes. People were quick to share their thoughts in the comments, while some branded the mum as 'selfish', others were more understanding. One person wrote: "Buy a sofa bed, give up your room, and make downstairs your space." Another commented: "Stop breeding." "Give up your room, have a sofa bed and don't be so selfish," penned a third. How can I get a council house? To apply for a council home, you need to fill out and hand in an application to your local authority. To find your local authority, simply use the Government's council locator tool on its website. Once you have access to your local council's website, it should offer you guidelines on how to complete your application. After applying, you'll most likely have to join a waiting list. Bear in mind, even if you are put on a waiting list, this doesn't guarantee you a council house offer. Your council should also offer you advice on how to stay in your current home and solve any issues you might have, such as problems with a private landlord or mortgage. You are eligible to apply for council housing if you are a British citizen living in the UK providing have not lived abroad recently. Each council has its own local rules about who qualifies to go on the housing register in its area, but it is based on "points" or a "banding" system. For example, you're likely to be offered housing first if you: are homeless live in cramped conditions have a medical condition made worse by your current home are seeking to escape domestic violence Once you are high enough on a council's waiting list, it will contact you when a property is available. Some councils let people apply at the age of 18, while others let you apply even sooner at 16-year-olds. EU workers and their families and refugees may also be eligible. A council house is reached through a points system, so depending on your housing needs, you may be considered low priority. The council will contact you about any available property once you are high enough on the waiting list. There is no limit on how long you can expect to be on the waiting list. Meanwhile, others were much more supportive, a fourth said: "Good idea, it's important to have some time alone before baby gets here, enjoy." "Looks perfect to me? I don't understand the big deal,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "For 3 weeks crack on. Siblings sharing isn't going to affect them in any kind of way. Especially so young. It's not permanent and they're not in their teens!"
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm a pregnant benefits mum-of-four on and moving my kids to one bedroom for some privacy – trolls say I'm selfish
A PREGNANT mum-of-four has been slammed for moving all of her kids into one bedroom. Nicole Austin is currently pregnant with her fifth child and lives in a t wo-bedroom house. 3 In a recent video posted to social media, the mum revealed she was moving her youngest son in with her three daughters to get some alone time before the next baby comes. In the clip, she said: "We're putting four kids in one bedroom. I am currently pregnant and to make room for baby, we need to put our son in with his sisters. "Now this may seem absolutely crazy to you because it really does to me without any context." She explained that her daughters were in a double bedroom on a triple bunk bed, which had lots of space for their toys and clothes. Nicole said her son was in her bedroom, but as he needed a bigger bed had to move out as there was no room for it. Expecting hateful comments on the video, Nicole added: "And you know what? "Screw what you all think because me and my husband are going to really thoroughly enjoy having our own room back before the new baby comes." She went on to add that the sleeping arrangement would only be for four weeks, as they had a big announcement coming up about their living arrangements. "And in those four weeks we will actually be away for seven nights on holiday without being at home," she added. "So he really only needs three weeks in with his sisters." 3 I'm a mum of two and get a £1.7k Universal Credit payday each month people hate me as they work 40 hours a week for the same The clip has since gone viral on the family's TikTok account @ theaustins_1 with over 170k views and 4,000 likes. People were quick to share their thoughts in the comments, while some branded the mum as 'selfish', others were more understanding. One person wrote: "Buy a sofa bed, give up your room, and make downstairs your space." Another commented: "Stop breeding." "Give up your room, have a sofa bed and don't be so selfish," penned a third. How can I get a council house? To apply for a council home, you need to fill out and hand in an application to your local authority. To find your local authority, simply use the Government's council locator tool on its website. Once you have access to your local council's website, it should offer you guidelines on how to complete your application. After applying, you'll most likely have to join a waiting list. Bear in mind, even if you are put on a waiting list, this doesn't guarantee you a council house offer. Your council should also offer you advice on how to stay in your current home and solve any issues you might have, such as problems with a private landlord or mortgage. You are eligible to apply for council housing if you are a British citizen living in the UK providing have not lived abroad recently. Each council has its own local rules about who qualifies to go on the housing register in its area, but it is based on "points" or a "banding" system. For example, you're likely to be offered housing first if you: are homeless live in cramped conditions have a medical condition made worse by your current home are seeking to escape domestic violence Once you are high enough on a council's waiting list, it will contact you when a property is available. Some councils let people apply at the age of 18, while others let you apply even sooner at 16-year-olds. EU workers and their families and refugees may also be eligible. A council house is reached through a points system, so depending on your housing needs, you may be considered low priority. The council will contact you about any available property once you are high enough on the waiting list. There is no limit on how long you can expect to be on the waiting list. Meanwhile, others were much more supportive, a fourth said: "Good idea, it's important to have some time alone before baby gets here, enjoy." "Looks perfect to me? I don't understand the big deal,' claimed a fifth
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm a pregnant benefits mum-of-four on and moving my kids to one bedroom for some privacy – trolls say I'm selfish
A PREGNANT mum-of-four has been slammed for moving all of her kids into one bedroom. t wo-bedroom house. 3 Nicole Austin was slammed for moving four kids into one bedroom Credit: Tiktok/@theaustins_1 3 Pregnant with number five, Nicole said she needed some privacy Credit: Tiktok/@theaustins_1 In a recent video posted to social media next baby comes. In the clip, she said: "We're putting four kids in one bedroom. I am currently pregnant and to make room for baby, we need to put our son in with his sisters. "Now this may seem absolutely crazy to you because it really does to me without any context." She explained that her daughters were in a double bedroom on a triple bunk bed, which had lots of space for their toys and clothes. READ MORE ON PARENTING Nicole said her son was in her bedroom, but as he needed a bigger bed had to move out as there was no room for it. Expecting hateful comments on the video, Nicole added: "And you know what? "Screw what you all think because me and my husband are going to really thoroughly enjoy having our own room back before the new baby comes." She went on to add that the sleeping arrangement would only be for four weeks, as they had a big announcement coming up about their living arrangements. Most read in Fabulous "And in those four weeks we will actually be away for seven nights on holiday without being at home," she added. "So he really only needs three weeks in with his sisters." 3 The pair said they had another announcement coming soon Credit: tiktok/@theaustins_1 I'm a mum of two and get a £1.7k Universal Credit payday each month people hate me as they work 40 hours a week for the same The clip has since gone viral on the family's TikTok account @ People were quick to share their thoughts in the comments, while some branded the mum as 'selfish', others were more understanding. One person wrote: "Buy a sofa bed, give up your room, and make downstairs your space." Another commented: "Stop breeding." "Give up your room, have a sofa bed and don't be so selfish," penned a third. How can I get a council house? To apply for a council home, you need to fill out and hand in an application to your local authority. To find your local authority, simply use the Government's council locator tool on its website. Once you have access to your local council's website, it should offer you guidelines on how to complete your application. After applying, you'll most likely have to join a waiting list. Bear in mind, even if you are put on a waiting list, this doesn't guarantee you a council house offer. Your council should also offer you advice on how to stay in your current home and solve any issues you might have, such as problems with a private landlord or mortgage. You are eligible to Each council has its own local rules about who qualifies to go on the housing register in its area, but it is based on "points" or a "banding" system. For example, you're likely to be offered housing first if you: are homeless live in cramped conditions have a medical condition made worse by your current home are seeking to escape domestic violence Once you are high enough on a council's waiting list, it will contact you when a property is available. Some councils let people apply at the age of 18, while others let you apply even sooner at 16-year-olds. A council house is reached through a points system, so depending on your housing needs, you may be considered low priority. The council will contact you about any available property once you are high enough on the waiting list. There is no limit on how long you can expect to be on the waiting list. Meanwhile, others were much more supportive, a fourth said: "Good idea, it's important to have some time alone before baby gets here, enjoy." "Looks perfect to me? I don't understand the big deal,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "For 3 weeks crack on. Siblings sharing isn't going to affect them in any kind of way. Especially so young. It's not permanent and they're not in their teens!"
The Sun
18-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Pregnant mum-of-four shamed & labelled ‘vile' and ‘filthy' as she shares reality of cooking in her air fryer
A MUM-OF-FOUR has found herself labelled "vile" and "filthy" after sharing the reality of using an air fryer to cook for her ever-growing family. Nicole Austin is no stranger to incurring the wrath of online trolls with regular videos documenting her life as a pregnant mum living in a council house. 7 7 7 7 But she found herself accused of deliberately rage-baiting people online with her most recent video, in which she showed just what it looks like inside her fryer. "When I opened my air fryer to cook my children's dinner today, I simply couldn't believe my eyes," Nicole said in her TikTok video. "There was absolutely no way I could cook their dinner in this air fryer... I can't even tell you the last time it's been cleaned." She added that with her air fryer and microwave, it's a case of "out of sight, out of mind", and when they're not used often, they get "neglected". "I use my oven a lot more than I use my air fryer, so I really didn't notice it get in this mess," she sighed. "Look at all that fat, grease, grime, and chips... ew!" She then turned her "cook my kids dinner" video into a "clean my air fryer" video instead, as she said: "This was a biohazard. "I dread to think the deadly diseases my kids would have got if they ate from this air fryer." Nicole then showed herself cleaning the fryer, and even used a hoover to suck up all the food remnants. "I'm getting really good at keeping on top of visible mess, but things that aren't visible right in front of me, they get forgotten," she added. Mrs Hinch shares epic air fryer nacho recipe that takes only 10 minutes to make & loaded with hidden veggies for the kids "And unfortunately, that's what happened to this little old air fryer." "Anyone else struggle with cleaning things they don't frequently use?" she added in the video caption. But people in the comments section were less than impressed with Nicole's video, with one writing: "You are vile, there are no excuses for not being clean especially when you have children. "You should be ashamed of yourself. This nothing other than laziness. "Vulgar." "This is such a fire hazard and just plain disgusting," another shouted. What are the most popular kitchen appliances? "The most popular kitchen appliance often depends on current trends, personal preferences, and the needs of modern households," Tracy Coleman, Product Director at High Street TV told Fabulous. "However, there are a few standout categories that have become staples in kitchens everywhere. These appliances combine functionality, convenience, and innovation, making them essential for daily use." Iconic nutribullet blender The nutribullet 600 Series has become an iconic kitchen appliance, known for its simplicity, power and ease of use, this blender is an absolute must-have for smoothie lovers and health-conscious people. It is the perfect gadget for those who want a quick and easy way to add more fruit, vegetables and protein to their diet, making it one of the most popular blenders out there. Slow cooker king If you love the idea of slow-cooked meals but don't have hours to wait, the Pressure King Pro can cook dishes like stews, risottos, and soups in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional methods, so it's no surprise that it is so popular. CleverChef Finally, the Drew&Cole 5-minute CleverChef is another stand out, which offers speed and convenience. As the name suggests, it's all about getting meals ready in five minutes or less. Simply add your ingredients, close the lid and just let the 5 Minute CleverChef do the rest! It sears steaks, crisps up crunchy toasties, and makes deliciously fluffy omelettes. All while locking in the delicious original flavours of your ingredients. "This should be wiped and cleaned after every use," a third insisted. "Why would you continue to use it and get to the state it's in? "I'm a mum to 4 and never ever would imagine doing this to my kids!!! No excuses!" "That's just filth. Those poor kids," someone else sighed. "I actually feel sick," another admitted. "This isn't struggling this it's absolutely disgusting," someone else agreed. "All that stuff that was in there can be very dangerous, and that could've set on fire. "As it probably instructs, please clean regularly." 7 7
Forbes
09-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Stitzel Reserve Debuts With A 24-Year-Old Bourbon That's Been Waiting Since 1999
Stitzel Reserve There are distilleries—and then there's Stitzel-Weller. Known to bourbon devotees as the 'cathedral of Bourbon,' the Louisville landmark has quietly held court since 1935, aging barrels that have become the stuff of legend. Now, the historic site is throwing open its gates in a new way, launching Stitzel Reserve, a distillery-exclusive series that begins with a showstopper: a 24-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey drawn from just nine barrels. This isn't your average limited-edition bottle. This is history—bottled. Stitzel Reserve is more than a brand extension—it's a platform for the rare, the archival, and the impossibly well-aged. The series draws from some of the oldest and most exceptional barrels resting within the legendary rickhouses of Stitzel-Weller, beginning with a showstopping debut: a 24-Year-Old Bourbon aged in new charred American oak barrels, laid down in 1999 by a historic Kentucky producer and matured in Warehouse B. Only nine barrels were selected for this release, yielding a mere 191 bottles—each one individually numbered and hand-signed by Nicole Austin, Diageo's Director of American Whiskey Liquid Development and Capabilities, who personally curated and blended the whiskey. 'At Stitzel-Weller Distillery, we are fortunate to have inherited some of the most remarkable aging barrels in the country,' said Austin. 'The launch of Stitzel Reserve is a pivotal moment for our distillery. It's a celebration of the past and a bold step forward.' This 24-Year-Old expression isn't just a flex of age—it's a fully developed character study in bourbon form. The whiskey opens with a rich, leathery profile, layered with saddle oil and an elegant sweetness that rounds into burnt sugar on the finish. With an ABV of 61.7%, this is a cask-strength pour that still manages remarkable balance, depth, and warmth. If you're the type who appreciates tasting notes that sound like the inside of a vintage study, this bottle is your spirit animal. The packaging itself is an homage to the whiskey's character, featuring design cues inspired by wood and leather—elements as timeless as the bourbon inside. While there's no official release calendar for future expressions, each Stitzel Reserve bottling will be based solely on peak liquid maturity and barrel quality, not marketing timelines. In other words, you'll have to be patient—and lucky. All releases in the Stitzel Reserve series will be available exclusively on-site at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Beginning June 2025, consumers 21 and up can purchase the 750mL bottle directly at the distillery. Pricing, naturally, is available only upon request (a sure sign of prestige, or possibly heartbreak). For those who just want a taste without committing to the full bottle, the distillery is offering bespoke pours at the Garden & Gun Club on-site. Each tasting experience includes an etched whiskey glass, branded bag, and a limited-edition Stitzel-Weller Distillery pin, ensuring your bragging rights come fully accessorized. With Stitzel Reserve, the distillery is reaffirming its place not just as a producer, but as a custodian of bourbon legacy. It's a reminder that sometimes the most exciting things in whiskey aren't the new brands or experimental casks, but the stories quietly aging in oak, waiting for just the right moment to emerge. This first release may be rare, but if the promise of the series holds, it's only the beginning. Consider it a toast to the past—and a whisper of what's still to come.
