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PRASA restores Athlone train station subway after week-long flooding

PRASA restores Athlone train station subway after week-long flooding! The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced that the subway at the Athlone train station is once again fully operational. This comes after more than a week of severe flooding that left commuters with no choice but to cross the railway tracks on …

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Mark Wahlberg’s Sister, Tracey Wahlberg Biography: Siblings, Parents, Age, Wikipedia, Children, Net Worth, Movies, IMDb

Tracey Wahlberg is a versatile American actress, best known for her role as a star in the popular reality TV…

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Trump to appoint General ‘Razin’ who vowed ‘I’ll kill for you’ to lead US military in sweeping purge of ‘woke’ Pentagon

PRESIDENT Donald Trump has appointed General Dan “Razin” Caine to lead the US military in a sweeping shake-up aimed at gutting “woke” influence in the Pentagon.

Caine, who once told Trump, ” I’ll kill for you, sir,” is set to replace four-star fighter pilot General Charles “CQ” Brown, who has led the Joint Chiefs since 2023.

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General Dan ‘Razin’ Caine has been appointed as the new Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman[/caption]
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Trump praised Gen. Caine as a “warfighter”[/caption]
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Gen Caine was a key architect of the U.S. military’s rapid offensive against ISIS[/caption]

Trump made the announcement Friday night, hailing Cane as a “warfighter” and a key figure in the “complete annihilation” of the ISIS caliphate.

“General Caine is an accomplished pilot, national security expert, successful entrepreneur, and a ‘warfighter’ with significant interagency and special operations experience,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Don’s newly appointed defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, also threw his full support behind Caine, calling him “exactly the leader we need to meet the moment.”

PENTAGON PURGE UNDERWAY

The shake-up doesn’t stop with Brown’s firing.

Hegseth is also seeking replacements for the Chief of Naval Operations and Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, along with key legal positions in the Judge Advocates General Corps.

Hegseth has been an outspoken critic of the military’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, which he says have weakened U.S. forces.

Before taking office, he blasted Brown in his book The War of Warriors, claiming he was promoted for his politics rather than his military expertise.

“You think C.Q. Brown will think intuitively about external threats and internal readiness? No chance,” Hegseth wrote.

“He built his generalship dutifully pursuing the radical positions of left-wing politicians, who in turn rewarded him with promotions.”

Hegseth has also criticized Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the current Chief of Naval Operations, questioning her combat experience and mocking her master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.

General Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at a press briefing.
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Top US military officer General Charles “CQ” Brown has now been replaced less than two years into his four-year term as chairman[/caption]
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Trump’s team has plans to gut “woke” influence in the Pentagon through a major shake-up[/caption]

WINNING TRUMP OVER

Trump and Caine’s relationship dates back to Iraq in 2019, when the Air Force officer reportedly impressed the Republican strongman with his aggressive approach to military operations.

At last year’s CPAC conference, Trump recounted how Caine had once pledged his loyalty, saying: “I love you, sir. I think you’re great, sir. I’ll kill for you, sir.”

The moment, according to Trump, was sealed when Caine donned a MAGA hat — despite military rules barring active-duty personnel from wearing political gear.

Caine, who has logged over 2,800 flight hours in the F-16, including more than 100 in combat, was a key architect of the U.S. military’s rapid offensive against ISIS during Trump’s first term.

“It was done in record-setting time, a matter of weeks,” Trump wrote.

“Many so-called military ‘geniuses’ said it would take years to defeat ISIS. General Caine, on the other hand, said it could be done quickly, and he delivered.”

Despite his record, Trump said Caine was “passed over for promotion by Sleepy Joe Biden.”

“But not anymore!” Trump declared.

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General Caine has logged over 2,800 flight hours in the F-16, including more than 100 in combat[/caption]
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Gen Caine has also been praised by Trump for his aggressive approach to military operations
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“Alongside Secretary Pete Hegseth, General Caine and our military will restore peace through strength, put America First, and rebuild our military.”

Trump and Hegseth did offer a parting nod to Brown, despite their sharp criticism of his leadership.

“I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown for his over 40 years of service to our country, including as our current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,” Trump wrote.

“He is a fine gentleman and an outstanding leader, and I wish a great future for him and his family.”

Hegseth echoed the sentiment, saying Brown “served with distinction in a career spanning four decades of honorable service.”

Donald Trump's appointees

AS of February 2025, President Donald Trump has appointed several key figures to his administration:

‘First Buddy’: Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, serving as an advisor and head of government cost-cutting team known as DOGE.

Secretary of State: Marco Rubio, unanimously confirmed by the Senate. 

Secretary of Defense: Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and vocal critic of military Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. 

Secretary of Health and Human Services: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental attorney and vaccine sceptic. 

Secretary of the Treasury: Scott Bessent, an investment manager and the first openly gay person to hold this position. 

Attorney General: Pam Bondi, former Attorney General of Florida. 

Director of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard, former U.S. Representative from Hawaii. 

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Kash Patel, a former National Security Council official. 

Secretary of Homeland Security: Kristi Noem, former Governor of South Dakota. 

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I was drunk or hungover for 20 years – my ‘fun boozing career’ downing Prosecco PINTS left me with one deep regret

IT’S Friday night and Toni Jones is downing pints of Prosecco. 

And this happens every week – at least it was until January 1, 2024, when Toni decided enough was enough.

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Toni Jones was a big binge drinker until she made some huge changes in her life
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The 47-year-old has been sober for more than a year and doesn’t ever see herself drinking again
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She then challenged herself to stay sober for 365 days – and she’s never felt better.

“I wanted to free myself from alcohol,” the 47-year-old, from Norfolk, says.

“And it’s the best thing I have ever done.”

Toni, founder of The Shelf Help Club, discovered the booze buzz as a teenager and was instantly hooked.

She spent years partying hard, regularly waking up having forgotten last night’s antics. 

“I was drunk or hungover for at least 20 years,” she says. 

“I was born to a disinterested and alcoholic dad, who was estranged by the time I was in my late 20s.

“He’d escaped to Thailand to drink himself to death by my early 30s. 

“I started binge drinking in high school as a way to self-medicate through messy family stuff – plus I came of age in the ladette era.

“I developed a very toxic relationship with alcohol.

“But I was unable to give up binge drinking for a long time – even when I started to understand how much it was hurting me mentally and physically. 

“Sometimes it was fun. But usually I would push it past the ‘fun’ zone and instead use it as a way to literally ‘get out of my head’, using my stressful job as an excuse.”

Drinking daily

At the time Toni worked in the media industry, which she says only made her drinking worse.

“Being drunk and then hungover was very much part of the social landscape, so I would often be drinking daily,” she says. 

“I was usually out with other people who were also drinking to excess regularly, so it didn’t seem dangerous – though I know now it was.

“A lot of the events we attended hosted free bars, and we would drink whatever was going – usually awful warm wine.”

But the beverage she could never say no to was Prosecco.

“As a baby Gen Xer, it was my favourite,” Toni adds. “The local pub near our office served it in pints!

“I also loved skinny b****es (vodka, lime and soda), and all kinds of pretentious cocktails.

“I never seemed to realise that expensive drinks were still going to give me a hangover.”

It wasn’t until her late 30s that Toni even noticed the impact it was having on her.

‘Sozzled’ before check-in

Aside from after-work drinks, Toni also loved getting hammered on holiday.

She says: “Drinking while travelling used to be a no-brainer for me, often starting at the airport.

“On occasion, like while on a hen do to Ibiza, before the flight we’d get sozzled on mini bottles of wine in the airport hotel so that the 6am EasyJet departure time wouldn’t be too painful.

“Unsurprisingly, it was a horrible flight and I wasn’t able to properly enjoy the weekend. 

“Until 2024, any time I had flown long haul I would reach immigration already hungover (and majorly dehydrated), willing the passport queues to disappear so that I could just fall into bed, instead of enjoying the new city I was in. 

“We spent one New Year’s Eve in Hong Kong, full on partying ahead of flying to a health retreat in Thailand in early January. 

“At check-in in Koh Samui, the staff were visibly grimacing at the state of us. 

“This kind of retox:detox very much summed up my relationship with alcohol (and myself) – I was all ‘party hard, work hard and repeat’.”

‘Dry-tripping’

As part of her new sober adventure, Toni went on several zero-alcohol trips last year (often call dry-trips), including one to Miami – a destination known for its alcohol-fuelled nightlife.

But this holiday was a turning point, which made her realise she simply didn’t need booze to have a good time. 

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“Previously, I have always drunk alcohol on holidays, seeing it as an integral part of any trip – starting with airport beers then having Bloody Marys on the plane,” she says.

“But this all changed when I went to Miami – somewhere I’ve visited several times before, with my husband and also friends. 

“It has a reputation as being a party city, and previously I have embraced that side of it.

I asked the hotel to remove the mini bar from my room and stayed away from bars as much as I could

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“But this time, I arrived sober and left feeling great, after swapping late nights and cocktails for early mornings and juices. 

“It was a really different holiday experience and made me realise that time off in the sunshine is something to celebrate, and doesn’t need booze to make it better.”

Resisting ‘trigger’ temptation

Not that it’s all been easy, and Toni admits she’s had to work hard at times to stay on the right track.

She says: “A holiday for me is full of triggers to drink, so I had to do a bit of planning to make sure I could avoid as many of them as possible. 

“I asked the hotel to remove the mini bar from my room and stayed away from bars as much as I could. 

“We went for glamorous breakfasts and brunches instead of dinners, and I made sure that I had a couple of ‘go-to’ alcoholic-free drink choices – ‘AF’ beer, root beer, and iced coffee.

“One of the biggest challenges was being poolside and hearing the sound of cocktail shakers. 

“Also, it was difficult to resist happy hour offers and the groups of loud, tipsy friends hanging out on the boardwalk. 

“However, Miami is a pretty expensive destination, so not drinking saved me hundreds of dollars which worked out in my favour.

Now I sleep like a baby, wake up without an alarm, and literally (annoyingly for my husband) jump out of bed excited for the new day

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“After not drinking, I felt truly relaxed and rejuvenated – like you’re supposed to when you come back from a holiday.

“I really enjoyed the long days and early nights, feeling energised and positive, and I was able to get over jet lag pretty quickly. 

“I also had the mental space to spend time making exciting plans for when I got home. 

“And not drinking alcohol on a long-haul flight was a huge revelation. The benefits were truly worth it.”

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As part of her sober venture, Toni went on several zero-alcohol trips
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Her ‘fun’ looks a little bit different these days
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Toni estimates she saved at least £2,500 by not drinking in 2024
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Booze-free benefits

Since going sober, Toni has seen improvements in every aspect of her life.

She has saved thousands of pounds, has far more energy, and she even looks significantly healthier.

“I do get a lot of comments on my general ‘glow’ – my healthy skin and bright eyes and an aura of contentment and calm,” she says.

“Money-wise, I’d say I’ve saved at least £200 a month – so about £2,500, when you take into account bottles of wine in the supermarket and rounds of drinks on nights out.”

But the single best thing to come out of giving booze up? Sleep!

“Mornings are amazing now,” Toni says.

“I used to dread them. But now I sleep like a baby, wake up without an alarm, and literally (annoyingly for my husband) jump out of bed excited for the new day.”

a poster showing what happens when you stop drinking alcohol

“Looking back on my drinking ‘career’ I feel sad about all the missed opportunities,” she adds.

“I run my own business and I feel like I could’ve started working on my dream life and job much, much sooner if I’d given myself the headspace and clarity.

“I’ve also lost a lot of cash – I have spent so much money on nothing – and I mistreated myself for years.

“But my biggest regret is the amount of time that I wasn’t properly present; for friends, family, life experiences, and myself. 

“I can see now that the drunk or hungover version of me is not how I want to show up in the world.”

Living a ‘happy, sober life’

Alcohol consumption is declining in the UK.

In 2011, the Health Survey for England found 54 per cent of adults drank booze at least once a week.

But years later in 2022, that number dropped to 48 per cent. 

Today, around 20 per cent of the population don’t drink at all, according to Alcohol Change. 

So while decades ago, people may have quizzed you on why you were drinking lemonade not beer in the pub, it’s now much more accepted. 

Removing alcohol from my life is the best thing I could have done for my mental and physical health

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“The only negative or judgemental comments I’ve received have been from people I don’t know,” Toni says.

“Anyone who knows me has been majorly supportive – if a little incredulous – and because I am getting on with my life and doing pretty much everything I used to do.

“Lots of them are seeing the benefits and understanding you don’t need to become a hermit or identify as being ‘in recovery’ to live a happy, sober life.

“Lots of people are interested in if or when I’m going to start drinking again (plot spoiler: I don’t think I am), but I welcome the comments and to ask anyone who’s interested in why I’m not drinking, why they are?”

Toni's top tips

“If you’re serious about quitting drinking, even for a bit, get clear on your ‘why’ and then set yourself a goal,” Toni Jones says.

“For example, commit to Dry January or Sober October instead of simply saying, ‘I really should drink less at the weekend’, which is too vague and non-committal. 

“Treating it as an experiment with a limited timeframe (vs ‘one day at a time’ for the rest of your life) makes it less overwhelming. 

“Once you’ve reached the deadline you’ll probably find that you’re liking your new sober self too much to stop.

“I’ve been trying non-drinking stints on and off for nine years so it has definitely been a process, but deciding on this one-year challenge has been brilliant because from January 1, 2024, I became a non-drinker and booze was no longer an option for me for at least one year. 

“I did things to help the transition, like stocking up on alcohol-free drinks and getting rid of booze in the house.

“I also read a lot of ‘quit lit’ and addiction memoirs, and I’ve been keeping a journal, recording how I’m feeling, the biggest triggers, and sober wins each month. 

“When you set yourself a challenge, be it one, six or 12 months, tell everyone – including the internet. 

“This kind of accountability is really motivating, and you’ll be amazed by how many people you’ll inspire by being open about it. 

“Challenge yourself to do everything sober at least once, be it a wedding, hen do, work do, Friday night out, or whatever.

“Once you’ve done it, you’ll see that the world keeps turning, and you’ll also probably really enjoy how you feel the morning after, so be likely to be motivated to do it again. 

“Mornings are your new friends!”

Free from alcohol

Toni, an avid traveller working with Omio, adds: “I’ve been thinking about, and attempting, short stints of alcohol-free living for almost 10 years. 

“Since I interviewed the founders of an organisation called Club Soda back in 2015 and started learning more about the idea of ‘mindful drinking’, it inspired me to look at my drinking habits.

“Over the last decade, I’ve also been on a personal journey of healing and self-development, finally admitting to myself that removing alcohol from my life would be the best thing I could do for my mental and physical health. 

“I felt like 12 months was a good time to start to free myself from alcohol and create new healthy habits, as well as to try everything sober at least once, including holidays.

“The saying that ‘you don’t need a drink to have’ is 100 per cent true, although sometimes that fun just looks a little bit different. 

“On this holiday I made different choices, such as going for a swim in the ocean versus getting drunk at a rooftop bar. 

“And – as my friend Jack says – not drinking is only boring if you have boring friends, so if you want to keep having fun then plan interesting things with great people.”

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Toni, from Norfolk, says she feels sad about all the opportunities she missed because of alcohol
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‘After not drinking, I felt truly relaxed and rejuvenated,’ she says
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Prem star reveals punishment for THAT sign at the darts calling out boss and role played by pal in Super Mario costume

ZACH HEMMING has revealed he’s playing with a fracture in his FACE — but the biggest pain was his young son’s reaction.

St Mirren No 1 Hemming was injured in the dying moments of the home defeat to St Johnstone three weeks ago.

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Goalkeeper Zach Hemming at a press conference.
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Zach Hemming revealed his painful injury – and what boss Stephen Robinson said after his sign at the darts[/caption]
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But he had some fun with boss Robbo – and his son Harry dressed as Luigi from the Super Mario franchise[/caption]

The on-loan keeper has rejected the offer of a protective mask for games and will bravely play on against Rangers at Ibrox this afternoon.

But he says five-year-old son Riven has taken the injury much worse than him — and even switched off last week’s goalless draw with Hibs.

Hemming, 24, said: “It’s all right now. I’ve just got a lump and it is still hurting.

“I thought it was going to be worse than it actually was at first. I thought it was going to be my cheekbone because my eye shut up.

“It’s just a little fracture across the nose, which is better than what I feared.

“I did get asked by the physio about a mask but they said if it falls down in the game, it would be a nightmare to get back up. I said just to leave it.

“I just need to let it heal itself and keep on playing and hopefully I don’t get another knock on it.

“My eldest hates anything like those injuries.

“He hates blood and anything like that and when I came out I had blood all over my nose and it was running down everywhere. He hated it.

“He hated it on Sunday as well. He was watching the game on the television because he had a football match.

“He couldn’t watch it after I went down again.

“When he plays football, he tackles anyone and is as dirty as anything but when I get injured he doesn’t like it.”

Hemming ignored his facial knock to enjoy a night out at the Premier League darts at the Hydro in Glasgow nine days ago.

And the TV cameras caught him holding a fun banner with the words ‘Robbo Out’ as he savoured a laugh with boss Stephen Robinson’s son Harry, currently playing at Clyde.

Hemming explained: “The manager was joking about it as his son was at the darts too.

“It was a nice laugh and joke and then I had to do the coffee runs twice in a row!

“I got tickets from the Leyton Orient owner, who owns a bit of the PDC.

Bad behaviour

BY DAVID OLIVER

STEPHEN ROBINSON could joke about Zach Hemming’s cheeky sign – but PDC bosses took a dim view of some other fans’ actions at the Hydro this month.

DARTS organisers blasted the Scottish crowd who jeered Luke Humphries on the oche.

Match referee Kirk Bevins even had to tell the crowd to stop WHISTLING as the world number one – up against reigning champion Luke Littler – threw at the Hydro.

The pair – world finalists in 2024 – were in the ninth leg of their deciding match on the Grand Prix circuit’s second date.

Humphries had won the first night in Belfast and held his nerve in the controversial leg, but ultimately lost the match to the teen darts sensation.

Reacting to the referee’s warning where he declared the score and yelled “Stop whistling” at a section of the Hyrdo crowd, Sky Sports co-commentator Wayne Mardle joked: “That person needs to be careful – Kirk can do kung-fu.”

But the PDC had a much more serious message: “

 the PDC wishes to strongly reiterate that it does not condone any behaviour which can disrupt an event, such as whistling or booing when players are throwing.

“Every player goes on stage with the intention of performing to the best of their ability and providing an entertaining spectacle for all fans, whether in the venue or watching worldwide.

“As per the terms and conditions of entry to events, spectators who act inappropriately can be removed from the venue.

“The PDC works closely with Premier League venues, who have responsibility for crowd control, to take proactive and decisive action against those who behave inappropriately.

“The vast majority of fans who attend our sell-out events on a regular basis also condemn this behaviour and we will continue to promote a positive atmosphere which gives all players the opportunity to play to the best of their ability in every match.”

“I had tickets for the World Championships but that was the day I signed for St Mirren and I couldn’t go.

“He said he would put them in Glasgow instead and I told Harry I had two more tickets.”

Hemming returned to Paisley at the end of January for a second loan spell from parent club Middlesbrough.

His future beyond the summer remains unclear — but he says Riven and the rest of the family have their hearts set on staying in Scotland.

He said: “I think if it was down to the kids and the wife, they would stay 100 per cent.

“But I have just got to see what Middlesbrough say about it all.

“I still have a year left at the club so I just need to wait until the end of the season to see what happens then.”

Buddies, who lie in sixth place in the table, go to Ibrox today chasing a first away victory over Rangers since Kevin McGowne netted a dramatic winner in 1991.

They are buoyed by the 2-1 home success over Gers on Boxing Day — a game that came before Hemming’s return to the club.

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Goalkeeper Zach Hemming holding up his gloves.
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But the worst thing was his son’s reaction to the gruesome knock[/caption]

And the keeper is eager for the first win of his career over one of the Old Firm.

He added: “Last year we put in really good performances against the Old Firm teams.

“It is just about getting over the line and getting a win.

“The boys will put a good shift in on Saturday, then we will need to rest and recover and go again on Wednesday against Hearts.

“We are all relishing the challenge over the next few games.

“They are tough games but we have been putting in great performances over the last few weeks so we are ready.

“Let’s hope we do it the next few weeks and get a few good performances and wins.”

Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page

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Moment idiot raider gets ‘STUCK’ lowering himself into Sainsbury’s store in bungled Mission Impossible-style burglary

THIS is the moment an idiotic thief gets stuck while lowering himself into a Sainsbury’s shop via the ceiling.

The bungled Mission Impossible-style burglary took place at early this morning (21 February) in central Nottingham.

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Security camera footage of a burglar stuck while breaking into a Sainsbury's store.
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The thief drops the ground as the ceiling falls through[/caption]

In CCTV footage released by Nottinghamshire Police, the thief’s feet gradually appear through the ceiling of the Sainsbury’s Local in Radford – as bits of dust and plaster fall beneath him.

He then lowers himself down to the waist height, and begins kicking his legs in a panicked attempt to steady himself.

In the process, he sends groceries flying off a nearby shelf – including multipacks of drinks.

He is then left comedically dangling, as his arms remain arms and shoulders remain stuck

Eventually, a panel of the ceiling falls away and he falls in a heap on the ground.

Moments later, the thief, who is wearing black trackies and a blue t shirt under a black hooded coat, is seen prowling the supermarket aisles with a carrier bag.

He then appears behind the counter, pulling dozens of National Lottery scratch cards from a dispenser.

Cops later revealed the value of the stolen scratch cards to be around £200.

Seconds later, a separate camera from outside the store shows the burglar sneaking out of a fire exit.

Sainsbury’s staff called 999 at 6.10am after spotting the intruder.

Officers arrived within six minutes, and found a man matching his description in a nearby street.

The 50-year-old was arrested on suspicion of burglary and taken into custody.

In a statement, Inspector Liz Gaskin said: “This was fantastic work by the Response officers who ensured a suspect was swiftly in handcuffs.

“The store was closed at the time of the incident and so did not impact on members of the public.

“However it was an alarming incident for the staff and I’d like to thank them for alerting us to the burglary.

“No one should arrive for a shift to discover a burglar inside their place of work and I hope they are reassured by the arrest.

“As shown today, we will always offer a robust response when community stores are targeted like this and their shelves ransacked.”

It comes after more bizarre footage was revealed of a man escaping court via an upper-storey window in South Africa.

The daring getaway was pulled off by Onoshana Thando Sadiki – who was supposed to be facing charges of breaking and entry and theft at Jeppe Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg.

Sadiki’s freedom was only temporary, however, as he was nabbed again the next day while on the run.

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Met Eireann issue new alert for 15 counties as heavy rain and strong gusts to hit with ‘difficult travel conditions’

MET Eireann has issued a yellow alert for 15 counties as heavy rain and strong gusts are expected tomorrow.

Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Munster, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo will be covered under the warning from 2am to 3pm.

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Heavy rain is on the cards for Ireland
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Temperatures will reach 14C this weekend

The alert reads: “Very strong and gusty southerly winds together with spells of heavy rain.

Possible impacts include difficult travel conditions, localised flooding, fallen trees & loose debris and poor visibility.

After 3pm tomorrow, another wind warning will kick in for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo due to “very strong and gusty southwesterly winds.”

The alert will be valid from 3pm tomorrow until 12am on Monday.

The UK Met Office has also issued a wind warning for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry.

The alert will begin at 3am on Sunday and continue until 3pm tomorrow.

Meanwhile, good sunshine is expected across the country today.

Met Eireann said: “A bright and largely dry day with good sunshine and some passing showers, mainly across the southwest, west and north.

“Highest temperatures of 10 to 13C in light to moderate southwest winds.

“Mainly dry and clear to start tonight. Rain will spread from the west overnight, reaching eastern areas by morning.

“Rain will be heavy in the west and southwest with spot flooding possible.

“Becoming very windy with southerly winds increasing strong to near gale force, reaching gale force on coasts.

“Lowest temperatures of 5 to 8C.

“Sunday morning will be wet and windy with very strong and gusty southerly winds and widespread rain, heavy in many areas with some spot flooding.

“Rain will gradually clear eastwards through the afternoon with scattered blustery showers following, some heavy with isolated thunderstorms possible.

“Winds will decrease fresh as the rain clears. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14C.

“Sunday night will bring clear spells and scattered showers, the showers heaviest and most frequent in the west with hail and isolated thunderstorms possible.

“Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7C with fresh southwest winds, easing a little overnight.”

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I made £290 reselling goods I found at the car boot sale – trolls slam me for not saving them for others, it’s business

A SAVVY woman has revealed how she made £290 by reselling car boot sale bargains online.

Sophie Field, from the UK, took to social media to show off her latest haul of goods and how much she could sell them for.

Photo of various shoes and boots with price details showing profit from resale.
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Sophie revealed she makes a living reselling car boot sale bargains[/caption]
Car trunk full of items bought at a boot sale, resulting in £200+ profit.
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She made £290 from just one car boot sale but not everyone was a fan of her business strategy[/caption]

“What I bought from the boot sale (with profits),” she said.

The first thing Sophie found was a giant Jellycat bunny plushie which usually retails for £225.

The bargain hunter managed to buy it for just £12 and said she sold it for £85 online.

Next, she bought an array of shoes at the car boot including a pair of Uggs, Adidas Gazelles, Converse, Crocs and Sketchers.

She spent just £11 on the six pairs of shoes and was able to make a profit of £68.

The savvy woman also found two gift boxes of Levi’s socks which she paid £8 for and sold each one for £16.

Sophie also picked up an adorable green mini skirt from Zara she snagged for £2 and sold for £10 as well as a Pull & Bear sweatshirt she decided to keep for herself.

Also on her list of goodies she sold for a profit were a box of DVDs she bought for £2 and sold for £25, and a Starbucks travel cup she paid 50p for and sold online for £4.50.

Sophie also sold a clock for £10 which she bought for £1 as well as a tonne of plushies.

She found a large number of Disney plushies and managed to sell them for £102 despite only paying £20 for them.

Sophie shared her haul on her TikTok account, @sophfield, and revealed she made a total profit of £291.50.

The savvy shopper also revealed she usually resells her items online using either eBay or Vinted.

The clip went viral with over 156k views and 5,200 likes, and people were quick to take to the comments to share their thoughts.

Over 124 viewers shared their opinions, some furious that Sophie had taken the items to sell them for a profit.

Public Reaction

One person wrote: “Why do you not just leave them for people that would really enjoy/need them?”

“it’s a business – it’s how I earn a living if someone wants them they can find them online also,” Soph replied.

Another commented: “Reselling clothes fine but cuddly toys just feels immoral.”

“Okay that’s literally just not fair.. imagine how happy someone who really wanted all of those things would’ve been when they found them, but you ruined that,” penned a third.

UKs biggest & best car boots

1. Arminghall Car Boot Sale, Norfolk

Arminghall is one of the largest car boot sales in Norfolk, attracting thousands of visitors every week. It offers a vast array of goods, from antiques and collectibles to fresh produce and clothing.

2. Bristol and Bath Car Boot Sale, Somerset

Held at the Bath Racecourse, this car boot sale is known for its size and variety. It’s a must-visit for bargain hunters and those looking for unique items.

3. The Giant Shepton Mallet Flea & Collectors Market, Somerset

Located at the Bath and West Showground, this market is held several times a year and is one of the largest in the country. It features a mix of traditional car boot stalls and antique dealers.

4. Denham Giant Car Boot Sale, Buckinghamshire

Denham is one of the largest car boot sales in the South East, offering a wide range of items from household goods to vintage treasures. It’s a popular spot for both buyers and sellers.

5. Wimbledon Car Boot Sale, London

Held every Saturday and Sunday, the Wimbledon Car Boot Sale is one of London’s most famous. It attracts a diverse crowd and offers an eclectic mix of items.

6. Chiswick Car Boot Sale, London

Known for its friendly atmosphere and high-quality goods, the Chiswick Car Boot Sale is a favourite among Londoners. It’s held on the first Sunday of every month.

7. Chelford Car Boot Sale, Cheshire

One of the North West’s largest car boot sales, Chelford offers a huge selection of items. It’s a great place to find everything from garden tools to vintage clothing.

8. York Racecourse Car Boot Sale, Yorkshire

This car boot sale is held at the York Racecourse and is one of the largest in the region. It features hundreds of stalls and attracts a large number of visitors.

9. Belfast Car Boot Sale, Northern Ireland

Located at the King’s Hall Complex, this car boot sale is the biggest in Northern Ireland. It offers a wide range of goods and is a great place to find a bargain.

10. Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale, Scotland

One of Scotland’s largest indoor car boot sales, it’s held every Sunday and offers a vast array of items. It’s perfect for those looking to shop in a weather-proof environment.

Meanwhile a fourth said: “Wait I don’t get the issue with this? You want that item that cheap get up at 6am & go get it. I’d rather pay a little more for the fact someone has done it for me.”

“I love the people whining in the comments. Same reason I buy cheap from charity shops and sell for a profit. I try find the time for car boots (mainly Sedgefield) but don’t get the time to often,” claimed a fifth.

Someone else added: “Very impressive and well done.”

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