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Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, the Minister-Designate for Public Sector Reforms, has proposed a national dialogue aimed at overhauling the recruitment processes within the public sector. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, February 24, Akanvariba emphasised the urgent need to reform the existing system to promote efficiency, meritocracy, and transparency in hiring across government agencies. She […]
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My neighbour leaves lunatic notes on people’s cars, interrogated my girlfriend & even went for my child’s teenage friend
A MAN has revealed that his neighbour often leaves lunatic notes on people’s cars and has even interrogated his girlfriend over her parking.
If that wasn’t bad enough, the angry man, who is said to be in his early 50s, has also gone for his child’s teenage pal too.
A frustrated homeowner took to social media to give people a close-up look at an angry letter from his strange neighbour, leaving many open-mouthed.
Posting on Reddit, on the r/mildlyinfuriating thread, the anonymous man, who is from Seattle, US, and writes under the username @Striking_Nudibranch, titled his post ‘Neighbour doesn’t want anyone parking parallel to him on the opposite(!) side of the street.’
He then explained: “I live in a quiet residential neighborhood. Our streets are narrow, but plenty of space for people to park on both sides of the street.”
Alongside a snap of the rude note, he continued: “This showed up on my daughter’s friend’s car this morning.”
The short but stern note read: ‘I don’t wanna see this car park parallel side to side to the white car’.
Not only this, but the Reddit user then added: “The neighbour has taken it to be his personal mission to put notes on anyone’s car that parks across the street from him.
“He approached my girlfriend after sitting in his car and waiting 15 minutes for her to finish a phone call… interrogating her about where she lives, and saying he never wants to see her parked there again.
“The dude is in his early 50s. He’s never said anything to me directly.”
Eager for guidance on what to do next, the man, who described his neighbour’s actions as “lunacy”, asked: “Any advice on the best way to tell this guy to f**k off?”
Not only this, but he then confessed: “I’m inclined to just go knock and tell him I’m going to continue allowing my guests to park in front of my house, and take it from there.”
Reddit users were left open-mouthed by the man’s post and many eagerly flocked to the comments to share their thoughts on the strange situation.
One person said: “Call the police and show them the note and tell them this dude is harassing you and your guests. If he continues, see about getting a restraining order or something.”
To this, the Reddit author replied: “I was considering cops but also didn’t want to inflame the situation.
“I’d rather not have a petty battle with someone across the street. That said, he’s a renter, and I own… maybe I can get in touch with his landlord?”
Another added: “Let’s be honest, this person is looking for confrontation with this absurd note. No rational person would do this. Better to make sure this goes on record.”
I’m mostly concerned that he’s making my loved ones feel unsafe in their home
Reddit poster
Meanwhile, a third commented: “Remind him that street parking is public and people can park there.
“If he keeps harassing your visitors, tell them to ignore him but then you can let him know you’ll be calling the non-emergency police line to address his issues.”
At the same time, one stunned person gasped: “That person is dangerous.”
The Top Five Reasons Neighbours Squabble
One study by Compare the Market revealed the top reason British neighbour's argue
- Broken fences – top of the board was broken fences and whose responsibility it was to fix it
- Parking: one of the leading drivers of neighbour disputes, with 54.1 per cent of people having issues with people parking in front of their house, parking bay or driveway
- Trees – complaints about a neighbour’s tree cracking your garden path was also common with nearly half of participants finding it frustrating
- Bin wars – outdoor bin etiquette continues to ignite the most furious debates between neighbours
- Nosy Neighbours – some people have their eyes and ears at the ready to have a peek causing problems for others
To this, the Reddit user responded: “That’s what my girlfriend is saying. She’s asking me not to do anything.
“If it wasn’t for her and my kids, I’d have no problem getting really serious about being as petty as humanly possible – like renting a 20 foot residential dumpster for a month and dropping it right across from him.”
As well as this, the worried father later admitted: “I’m mostly concerned that he’s making my loved ones feel unsafe in their home.
“My son heard me talking to my daughter about it and got really anxious when I said I was going to talk to him.
“It’s a fine line. I don’t want my kids to think they should live in the shadow of a bully… but I don’t want to have the situation escalate.”
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Heartbreaking first picture of dad-of-six ‘who loved daily cycle’ after bike hit by truck in Co Galway as tributes pour
THIS is the heartbreaking first picture of a dad-of-six and grandfather-of-nine who died after being hit by a truck last week.
Gerard Maloney, who was aged in his 90s, died after the bike he was riding collided with a truck on the N59 near Moycullen in Co Galway at around 12pm on Thursday afternoon.
The pensioner was brought by ambulance to University Hospital Galway, where he was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
A notice online told how the Galway native was “taken suddenly”, adding that he is predeceased by his “beloved wife” Nóirín, sisters Sally, Nora, Kitty and Esther and by his brothers Dominic, Patsy, Peter and Mattie.
It added that Gerard is “loved and mourned” by his sons, daughters, brother, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, “cherished grandchildren”, nieces and nephews, the extended family, friends and neighbours.
Tributes have poured in for Gerard since his tragic passing, with one mourner telling how he was a “pleasant man who loved his daily cycle”.
Another said: “Gerard was just the most special soul — his cheeky smile, kind heart, and sparkle in his eye will forever be remembered and cherished. We are sending you all our love and are just so very sorry for your tremendous loss.”
A third person remembered Gerard as a “gentleman” and a “good friend” whilst his nieces and nephews said: “Our dear Uncle Gerard, young at heart, mind and body – you filled the room with your energetic spirit and warmth.
“We will miss you, love you and cherish the special moments shared last year forever.”
Gerard’s niece added: “A beloved uncle, one of nature’s gentlemen, who kept up that wonderful zest for living until he was taken so suddenly. A legend and role model.
“I will never forget his kindness to Mum and his warmth to all of us. Rest peacefully Uncle Gerard. You must be soaring high with the angels, reunited with your darling Noirin.”
Gerard will repose at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour in Galway city from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday before a requiem mass at 11am on Wednesday in St Joseph’s Church.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted a technical examination of the scene of the collision on the N59 on Thursday.
Officers have urged anyone who may have any information to come forward.
TRAGIC WEEKEND ON IRISH ROADS
In a statement, a garda spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
“Any road users who were on the N59 in the Clydagh area between 11:45am and 12:05pm and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Salthill Garda Station on 091 514720, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”
An Garda Siochana confirmed that a total of 24 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year.
This is down from the figure of 36 during the same period of 2024.
Over the weekend, a five-year-old boy and a man in his 70s both lost their lives in two separate collisions in Co Laois while a 26-year-old man died in a quad bike crash in Co Westmeath.
Alex Scott stuns in bold outfit at London Fashion Week as BBC pundit wears unusual spiky jacket
ALEX SCOTT has stunned in a bold outfit at the London Fashion Week.
The BBC pundit has been enjoying the event and has already been in attendance with partner Jess Glynne.
Scott, 40, regularly shows off some incredible outfits when attending glitzy events.
But this time, she opted for a more unusual look as she wore a spiky hooded jacket.
It is a creation by Asian-American designer Chet Lo and was featured a London Fashion Week last year.
The jacket is a part of the designer’s “Terracotta” collection and features the brand’s iconic spikes.
The former Lioness paired the item with a grey skirt, tights and black-heeled shoes.
She could be seen beaming as she arrived for the fashion show.
Scott was also joined by British athlete Imani-Lara Lansiquot for the runway.
Lansiquot, 27, mainly competes in the 100m but claimed silver in the 4x100m at the Paris Olympics last year.
She stunned in a glimmering full-length dress.
Scott did post on social media to hail designer LABRUM who uses trends to tell West African narratives.
She wrote: “Yess, LABRUM London absolutely smashed it once again.”
Scott saw rapper Wretch 32 and rapper and writer Akala perform in her previous appearance.
She and Glynne looked loved up as they were snapped in trendy long coats.
They have been dating since 2023 and recently moved in with each other.
Scott told The Times: “I wake up next to my partner, Jess, who has become the same person as me over the past year and a half.
“She can see what going to the gym does for me mentally, so she’ll do the same.
“I love seeing [Jess] thrive, I didn’t want to be photographed with Rihanna because I wanted the spotlight to be on Jess.”
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Bank giant with 14 million customers makes big change to accounts TODAY
A BANK giant with 14million customers is making a big change to accounts from today.
HSBC will reduce the interest rates on its easy-access Premier Savings account today, February 24.
The rate for balances below £50,000 will drop from 1.98% to 1.74%.
And that is not all, HSBC has said the rates on this savings account will again change in April.
In two months, the interest will drop from 1.74% to 1.98%.
An easy access savings account lets you get your hands on your cash without restrictions.
There is usually no charge for withdrawing money from your account.
HSBC’s Premier Savings account is only available to those who qualify for its Premier banking services.
Typically, customers must have £50,000 already in an HSBC account or make £100,000 a year.
HSBC will also lower the rates on its more accessible Flexible Saver account from 1.49% to 1.34% on April 17.
A flexible savings account allows you to save and access your money without a fixed term.
You can deposit and withdraw money as often as you like.
At 1.34%, HSBC’s offer is at the lower end of what is on the market.
Chip Instant Access Account offers a 4.85% AER, with a minimum deposit of £1.
Meanwhile, Hargreaves Lansdown offers 4.51% AER, and the minimum deposit is also £1.
ALL CHANGE
It comes after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the BoE’s rate-setters reduced the base rate from 4.75% to 4.5% earlier this month.
The base rate is used by lenders to determine the interest rates offered to customers on savings and borrowing costs.
A base rate cut can mean that mortgage rates are lowered, which is good news for homeowners.
But savers can be left with the short end of the stick as the interest rate they earn on their savings can also drop.
Markets are expecting the base rate to drop as low as 4% by the end of the year, which would see the interest rate on the Saver account reduce even further.
Of course, if the base rate increases again then the account will mirror this.
Numerous banks have been cutting their savings rates following the Bank of England’s decision.
Barclays slashed the rates on its Everyday Saver and Rainy Day saver accounts.
For the Everyday Saver, the interest rate has been lowered from 1.51% to 1.26% on balances up to £10,000.
The Rainy Day Saver, which is for Barclays Blue Rewards members and Premier Banking customers, is reducing its rate from 5.12% to 4.87%.
Where to find the best savings rates
Many savings accounts offer miserly rates meaning that money is generating little or no return.
However, there are ways to get your cash working hard. Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to make sure you money is getting the best interest rate.
Easy access savings accounts offer flexibility for customers, meaning they can dip in and out of cash when needed. However, the caveat is that rates can change at any time.
If you’re keeping your money in an easy access account, you’ll need to keep checking whether it’s the best paying account for your circumstances and move if not.
Check in at least once a month to see what is happening in the market.
Check what is offered by your bank – sometimes the best rates are for customers only.
But do search the wider market as often top savings accounts are offered by lesser known providers.
Comparison sites are a good place to check for the top rates. Try Moneyfactscompare.co.uk or Moneysupermarket.
You can search by different account type. You’ll usually get a better interest rate if you can lock your money away for a fixed amount of time, but it’s always a good idea to keep some money in an easy access account in case of emergencies.
Don’t overlook regular savings accounts often pay some of the best rates, but you’ll need to commit to monthly payments. This can be a great way to get into a savings habit while earning top rates at the same time.
Barry Ferguson as Rangers manager branded ‘strange’ as surprised Arsenal icon says ‘it’s no different to me getting job’
RANGERS are on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Philippe Clement.
But an Arsenal legend reckons giving Barry Ferguson the interim gig would be ‘a bit strange.’
Rangers dismissed Clement as boss last night following another disastrous domestic performance.
Having been kept on after the shock Scottish Cup defeat to Queen’s Park a fortnight ago, Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at home to St Mirren proved the final straw for Ibrox chiefs.
Attention will now turn to replaces Clement in the long term.
With club supremos locked in talks over a takeover with San Francisco 49ers chiefs, it’s likely the appointment of a permanent successor to the Belgian will have to wait.
Clement’s No2 Issame Charai has taken first team training this morning but it’s unclear whether or not he will be officially installed in a caretaker manager capacity.
One name that’s been heavily linked with the interim role is Barry Ferguson.
The Rangers legend, 47, had two spells as a player at Ibrox and was club captain.
Ferguson won five league titles with the club as well as five Scottish Cups and five League Cups.
While his playing credentials aren’t in doubt, Ferguson’s managerial career hasn’t reached the same heights.
In 2014, he was placed in caretaker charge of Blackpool following Paul Ince’s sacking and spent four months in the role.
Despite winning just three of his 20 games in charge, Ferguson kept the Seasiders in the Championship.
That summer, he was appointed manager of Clyde and spent just under three years in the role.
Ferguson moved to the Lowland League with Kelty Hearts and guided the club to the SPFL for the firs time but left just ONE DAY after securing that success.
He took the Alloa job in May 2021 but resigned the following February with the team struggling and that do date is his last coaching position.
Ferguson has since undertaken regular media work, appearing as a radio and newspaper pundit.
TalkSPORT host Jim White revealed on his show that he was hearing Ferguson was due to hold talks with Rangers chiefs about taking on the interim role.
That raised Arsenal legend Martin Keown‘s eyebrows.
Appearing on White’s programme, he questioned what credentials Ferguson has to take on the Rangers job – other than the fact he was a prominent player for the club.
Keown, who has never been a manager, suggested that it wouldn’t be any different to a huge club appointing HIM as boss – which he described as ‘a bit strange.’
Keown said: “I’m concerned. Has he got the necessary credentials?
“It’s OK being a top player at the football club, but where’s he managed? Alloa?
“Does that give him the necessary tools to do the job in the way that they want? Or is it just a case of bringing in one of their own?
“It looks very much like that’s the case, doesn’t it? Go back to players who have represented the club.
“In a way, if he’s working in the media, it’d be no different than bringing me in to take over a top job somewhere. It’d be seen as a bit strange.
Jim White’s co-host Simon Jordan, the former Crystal Palace chairman, agreed that Ferguson’s history with Rangers must be playing a central role in any potential decision to make him manager.
Jordna said: “That must be part of the thinking. It must be part of the thinking because if you’re looking at a person who has a win record of 27% at a League One Scottish Club you’re not looking at someone who has a proven track record.
“You could make the case, neither did Steven Gerrard. He came in as a fledgling new manager, was brought in to galvanise the spirit of the football club based upon the credentials as a player.
“I don’t know Barry Ferguson as a person, I don’t know what his capabilities are, I don’t know how he operates.
“What I do know is that you look at his record, it doesn’t suggest that a job of the scale of Rangers, besides the fact he’s played for them, would be something you’d naturally consider Barry Ferguson for.
“It has to be because he was a Rangers player. Now what does that do? If you play to the gallery, you’ll never please it. You have to be definite, definitely right or definitely wrong. Ideally definitely right buy you’ve got to be definite in your thinking.”
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Erik ten Hag gives major update on future and reveals he ‘misses Old Trafford’ after Man Utd sacking
ERIK TEN HAG has given a major career update after being sacked by Manchester United.
The Dutchman was relieved of his duties at Old Trafford at the end of October after winning just three of their nine Premier League games under him and sitting 14th in the table.
Things have not improved at his old club under successor Ruben Amorim with the club now in 15th and having lost 12 from 26 games in the league – a run not seen since the club was last relegated.
Quarterly accounts revealed it cost stint Man Utd £14.5million to sack Ten Hag, his staff and former sporting director Dan Ashworth.
However, the 55-year-old has now reflected on his time at the helm of the Red Devils, admitting there is one thing he misses more than any other.
Speaking to SEG Stories, he said: “If there is one thing I miss, it’s Old Trafford.
“You’re always working towards a dot on the horizon but you never get to the horizon.
“We’ve had many highs at Manchester United, but as I always say there is always room for improvement. And good is not enough, you can do better.”
Ten Hag always thought highly of the Man Utd faithful, pending an emotional thank you letter to them after his sacking in which he said: “Dear fans, let me start by thanking you.
“Thank you for always being there for the club. Whether it was a game far away or a tough match at Old Trafford, your support has been unshakeable.
“The atmosphere at Old Trafford has always been electrifying, thanks to you. I felt it many times.
“Also in away games, it gave the team and me an incredible feeling to hear the United chants taking over the opponents’ stadiums, whether the game was in England, Europe or during the summer tours…
“I want to thank you for giving me this feeling and for your support. I also want to thank the staff in every department of the club for their unwavering support in good times and bad.
“I wish all Manchester United fans nothing but success, trophies and glory. Your support and the warmth I received from everyone at the club helped me feel at home. Thank you for this chapter in my life.”
During Ten Hag’s time in England, he won the League Cup and FA Cup.
But he also oversaw Man Utd’s worst-ever Premier League finish in his second season before kicking off another record-breaking campaign in all the wrong ways.
Ten Hag has been linked with a variety of managerial jobs, including Borussia Dortmund, after his two-and-a-half-year spell in Manchester came to an end.
He said: “I had already decided for myself, ‘Okay, I’m not doing anything until the 1st of July.”
As well as the general pressures of the Man Utd job, Ten Hag was forced to deal with player mutinies from Cristiano Ronaldo and later Jadon Sancho.
Meanwhile, a bust-up he had with Rapheal Varane also came to light last week.
The centre-back revealed the pair had a heated argument in November 2023 when discussing the team’s form and set-up, which left Varane frozen out of the team for two months.
The Frenchman told The Athletic: “It’s hard to find the right words, it was very tense at times.
“Sometimes he made an effort to listen to the players’ feedback. Sometimes he made decisions without listening.
“So there were ups and downs. It was complicated at times. He always needed an example of a player who was alone the entire time he was at Manchester.
“He did that with at least one important player on the team. He was always in conflict with certain leaders of the group, that is his way of managing.
“We had a robust discussion. We told each other some truths but then I didn’t play again for almost two months.
“I said I didn’t agree with certain ways of doing things regarding the relationship between him and the team.
“It wasn’t something that I thought was good for the team because some players weren’t satisfied.
“It was not good in terms of the relationship with the coach. He said, ‘OK I heard what you said’, and after that I didn’t play.
“I also have to recognise what was good. He gave me the peace of mind to come back from my injury to play in the FA Cup final.
“He was counting on me, that was very positive, it allowed me to play my role in the team.”
Varane also added he was “surprised” Ten Hag was kept on following the FA Cup final – one of many poor decisions from Ineos in their first 12 months in charge of United – as the “connection with the group no longer existed”.
I still breastfeed my four-year-old son – people say I’m ‘vile’ but I think it’s perfectly natural
A MUM-OF-TWO has come under fire for continuing to breastfeed her four-year-old son.
While she views it as perfectly natural behaviour, many people have called her “vile” for it.
In her viral video, the TikTok user who goes by Studio Somer (@studiosomer) shared her unbothered attitude towards her haters.
She pointed out the flaw in most people’s logic when it comes to breastfeeding.
“For some reason after their first birthday it because the most vile thing you could do,” the mum said in the caption of the clip, which received 4.2 million views.
She added that “people will give you their opinion, especially online.”
The TikToker has previously stated that she will allow both her four-year-old and her 19-month-old to “breastfeed until they are ready to wean”.
She explained that “every time” she sits down, her children want to be “held, nursed, or cuddled”.
And while she struggles to “have a moment to myself”, she pointed out that her older self with miss these times.
The mum shared that some people have accused her of continuing to breastfeed for her own benefit.
She recalled how online trolls have told her “You’re doing it for you”.
And breastfeeding isn’t the only unique parenting technique she has adopted.
The stay-at-home mum revealed that her toddler “has never slept in a crib”.
Instead, she and her husband placed a mattress on the floor of their bedroom to allow for “contact sleeping”.
“Are we really telling mums that nursing and holding their babies to sleep is a bad thing?” she asked.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the mum’s breastfeeding approach in the comments section.
“There’s just a point where it’s weird and wrong,” wrote one follower.
What are the recommendations around breastfeeding?
The NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively (feeding them breast milk only) for the first six months, but it’s completely up to you to decide when you want to bring it to an end – and there’s really no right or wrong way to do it.
The NHS says weaning often happens gradually as your baby begins to eat more solid foods.
They note that solid food shouldn’t replace breast milk, as there is evidence to suggest breast milk helps a baby’s digestive system when processing solid food for the first time.
“Once they are eating solids, your baby will still need to have breast milk or formula as their main drink up to at least their first birthday,” recommends the NHS.
“Cows’ milk isn’t suitable as a main drink for babies under one, although it can be added to foods, such as mashed potatoes.”
You can also combine breastfeeding with formula, too and the NHS says “phasing out” of breastfeeding is often the easiest way.
For example, dropping one feed in the day or at night time.
After around a week, you can begin to think about dropping another.
“If your baby is younger than one year, you’ll need to replace the dropped breastfeed with a formula feed from a bottle or (if they are over six months) a cup or beaker, instead,” they say.
You can breastfeed for as long as you want, and while the NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively for the first six months, you shouldn’t feel like you cannot continue for longer.
The World Health Organization says: “Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond.”
“If the child is old enough to ask for a refill then they are too old,” said another viewer
“Why would you breastfeed that older one? Weirdo,” asked a third person.
“You will never see me breastfeeding a child that old,” commented another TikTok user.
“What four!!! That’s nasty, [the] kid’s old enough to drink Ribena,” pointed out one commenter.
“Jeez, way too old to be breastfed but hey guys who breastfeed their kids beyond one, it’s your monkey your circus, cringe worthy,” wrote another viewer.
