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ANOTHER week and I’m attending another launch of another new SUV.

This time it was the turn of the Peugeot 5008, an updated version of the popular seven-seater SUV that’s now bigger, better and loaded with tech.

Again, the launch started from Gowan Auto in Dublin and we headed north to Newry this time, staying in the stunning surrounding of Killeavy Castle Estate.

As mentioned earlier, the new 5008 has grown in size and is now 2,900mm in length — 161mm longer than before so more space inside for all seven occupants.

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The second row of seats is now adjustable, sliding back and forth 150mm, and they can be reclined as well, while Peugeot have made it easier to access the two seats in the back.

With the third row in use, the 5008’s boot is still a decent 348 litres.

Drop them down for a substantial 916 litres, and fold the second row and you have a van-like 2,232 litres of load-lugging room at your disposal.

Customers can choose between a hybrid powertrain or a fully-electric version and both have the same starting price of €50,995.

The hybrid is powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo petrol engine and a self-charging 48V hybrid system with a combined output of 136bhp.

Power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch auto gearbox and in urban conditions the hybrid can run on electric power 50 per cent of the time and has a 40mpg fuel consumption.

During the launch it was the fully-electric E-5008 that I put to the test, and not only can you have it large with the ample room and seating for seven.

You can also have it large thanks to its range as the new E-5008 can cover up to 502km on a single charge.

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Darren Liggett

It’s powered by a 73kWh battery and its 157kW electric motor produces 210hp and 345Nm of instant torque so it’s good for 0-100kph in 9.7 seconds with a top speed of 170kph.

The E-5008 is heavy, thanks to its big battery and seven seats, so it tips the scales at 2,218kg and that’s before you load it with passengers or any luggage.

It does a good job of trying to hide its girth, but push it too hard and its lardy make-up will be all too apparent.

So leave the spirited driving for something more sporty like a Peugeot 508 PSE.

But in normal driving conditions it’s very comfortable and, being an EV, it’s smooth and quiet with decent grip for a FWD SUV.

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Darren Liggett

Thanks to 160kW DC fast charging the E-5008 can go from 20-80 per cent in just 30 minutes and using a 7kW wallbox will take around eight hours for full charge.

And a new long-range 98kWh battery model with a range up to 668km will join the line-up later this year.

Although your driving style and cold weather can have a big impact on your range, so I’ll report back with a real-world figure when I have the E-5008 home for a week of testing.

There are two trim levels on offer, Allure and GT, and both are fully loaded featuring Peugeot’s new advanced Panoramic i-Cockpit that consists of a 21-inch dual curved digital display that combines a raised head-up display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Allure includes adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, wireless phone charging, 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot detection, 19-inch alloy wheels and embossed fabric and leather-effect trim, although heated seats are an optional extra.

GT trim then adds a black diamond roof, Pixel LED headlights, 3D LED rear lights, hands-free smart electric tailgate, ambient interior lighting, heated seats and heated steering wheel.

IS problem skin getting you down?

The secret to clearer skin could be as simple as cutting out one food from your diet – and it might also result in a more defined face shape.

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Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, said one of the best ways to reset your body is to cut out sugar for two weeks[/caption]

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Your face will likely shift from looking rounder to a more natural shape, said the doctor[/caption]

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist who graduated from Harvard University, has revealed one of the best things to do for a better appearance is to “reset” the body by cutting out sugar for two weeks.

Sharing his experience and knowledge with his 485,000 followers on TikTok (@doctorsethimd ), the 42-year-old divulged what’s likely to happen when you make this small diet change.

In the clip, which has racked up 5.9m views and over 160,000 likes, he explains some of the transformations you’ll notice is a change in face shape and less puffy eyes.

“Your face will likely shift from looking rounder to a more natural shape,” the doctor, from California, US, says.

“Any puffiness or fluid retention around your eyes will also reduce.”

He also says a decrease in belly fat will be noticed, as the fat in the liver begins to lessen.

Dr Sethi continues: “Additionally, eliminating sugar leads to a happier gut by restoring a healthy gut microbiome.”

Finally, the diet tweak could leave you with clearer looking skin – while reducing the risk of serious diseases.

He says: “Lastly, if you have acne or red spots, your skin should improve and look clearer.”

Also that cutting out the sweet stuff will “drastically” reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer, claiming these “thrive” off sugar.

Dr Sethi says as a final note that mood will improve, with less signs of irritability, anxiety and anger, and sleep quality will increase.

Other positives are less acid in the mouth, leading to fewer cavities, and lower chances of bloating and gas.

Studies have shown sugar can age your skin and trigger acne and spots.

Experts at Olay explain excess sugar in your bloodstream can cause glycation, which is a natural chemical reaction that happens when sugar levels in the bloodstream spike beyond what our insulin can handle.

Glycation has been shown to affect the part of our skin that keeps it ‘springy’ – the collagen and elastin

And when these two proteins are linked with sugar, they become weaker, leading to signs of ageing – drier skin, less elastic, wrinkles, sagging and a dull appearance.

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Any puffiness or fluid retention around your eyes may also reduce[/caption]

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If you have acne or red spots, your skin should improve and look clearer[/caption]

One study demonstrated how people with diabetes, who have a more difficult time controlling their blood sugar levels, tend to to age faster than those without high blood sugar.

Another study found how sugar can contribute to the development of acne and spots.

Consuming high amounts of sugar can lead to spikes in blood sugar levels, which causes a rise in insulin levels.

Elevated insulin can increase oil production in the skin, leading to clogged pores, spots and acne.

High sugar intake can also cause inflammation, which can make acne and other skin conditions worse.

EASTENDERS fans are convinced Martin Fowler’s shock death means TWO legendary characters are returning.

Fans were heartbroken when the iconic EastEnders character – played by James Bye – was killed off during the 40th anniversary live episode last night.

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Some viewers were so outraged by the decision to permanently axe Martin that they’ve insisted they’ll never watch the soap again.

But others think the way in which the exit was orchistrated means we’ll at least see the return of some big names.

According to fans the decision to kill of Martin in general must mean something good is coming but the character also didn’t receive a ‘proper’ exit scene with extended credits – meaning they’ll likely make a huge deal out of his funeral.

Starting with the return of Martin’s sister Michelle [most recently played by Jenna Russell] and his niece Vicki [Scarlett Alice Johnson].

Writing on social media, one fan said: “I hope Martin has a really special funeral one that is close if not similar to Dot Cotton’s or Shakil Kazemi’s.

“The whole Square needs to be there and it needs to be a massive celebration of his life. Bring back Bex, Vicki & Michelle as well.”

Another said: “After killing off one of soaps best loved characters. I sure hope you have Michelle and Vicki coming back for the funeral.”

Someone else wrote: “I was a little bit gutted that Martin didn’t get Julia’s theme at the end.”

And a fourth added: “Does that mean we get a Michelle Fowler return? And Vicki?”

Michelle hasn’t been seen in Walford since 2018 while Vicki’s last appearance was way back in 2004.

Last night fans almost missed the pivotel moment of Martin’s death as they were distracted by the “sexy” paramedic Skinner, played by Luke Baker.

Luke later shared a message from a real-life nurse – who had spotted a blunder in Martin’s final scenes.

She penned: “The challenges of watching @bbceastenders live as a nurse who lives theatre.

“You spend too long wondering why Martin’s observations do not change at all.”

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THE draw for the Europa League round of 16 is fast approaching.

Rangers will this afternoon learn if they’ll face either Fenerbahce or Bodo/Glimt in the next round of the competition.

Philippe Clement‘s booked their place in this stage after they finished in one of the coveted top eight spots in the league phase.

And it’s now between the Turkish giants and Norwegian champions to face the Ibrox club in the last 16 after both sides booked their place via the play-offs.

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THE Apprentice was secretly forced to halt filming on this year’s show after one of the cast members fell ill on-set.

BBC bosses took the decision to pause filming in week two after Nadia Suliaman fell unwell whilst in the boardroom.

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The Apprentice’s most recent series was forced to halt filming when Nadia fell ill[/caption]

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Lord Sugar stepped in to help her during the moment[/caption]

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Nadia was fired two weeks after secretly falling ill on the show[/caption]

Nadia had been suffering from an illness during the filming of the virtual popstar task in the days prior and things reached a peak as the candidates headed back into deliberation with Lord Sugar, Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell.

As a result of her consistent coughing which was causing a disruption to filming, producers decided to pause and take a time-out.

Nadia, who was eliminated during this week’s episode, spoke exclusively to The Sun about the secret filming halt but admitted her cast members were all incredibly supportive.

The Knightsbridge hair salon owner told us: “You know I got quite ill in episode two.

“I was coughing. I was literally coughing so much that I was like splattering and they had to stop production because you know I was ill.”

However, Nadia revealed that it was a simple gesture from Lord Alan Sugar that put a smile on her face.

Revealing he broke out from his usual hard businessman exterior, Nadia revealed he personally got her a throat lozenger during the halt in production.

The fired candidate revealed: “This is such a kind thing but it just stuck with me. Lord Sugar just like threw across the table a throat lozenger to me.

“But they were really sweet and Baroness Brady gave me a tissue and it was just really really like humble and nice and I thought you know what – this is good.”

Her positive encounters ultimately made her respect Lord Sugar’s decision to fire her more as she felt he chose to axe her at the right time as opposed to when she found herself ill in the boardroom two weeks prior.

Nadia added: “It made me respect his decision on episode four [to fire her] more. 

“Had I been thrown out on episode two for example when I was back in the boardroom and ill with the virtual pop star task then I would have been gutted because I didn’t deserve to be back there that day not at all.”

Elsewhere, Nadia has lashed out at BBC bosses for editing out scenes and creating a “bad” episode for her during her final appearance on the show.

She told The Sun: “I do feel on this [episode], the editing is particularly bad.

“It is edited quite bad because there’s a lot of it that makes it look like I’m just completely wrong. 

“There were so many scenes where things did go well like the way the kitchen was run – we had a really good station and a really good work process.”

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Nadia is the latest star to be booted from the contest[/caption]

MARY Lou McDonald has announced that Sinn Fein will not visit the White House for St Patrick’s Day due to President Donald Trump’s threat to take control of Gaza.

Earlier this month, the U.S President revealed his plan to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and turn the enclave into a “Riviera of the Middle East”.

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President Trump made the announcement during a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu whose military has flattened large parts of Gaza following the October 7th attack by Hamas that killed more than 1,200 Israelis.

Sinn Fein leaders from both the North and the South traditionally visit the White House as part of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations that sees the Taoiseach hand the U.S President a bowl of shamrock.

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill today announced that they will not be attending the White House this year.

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald said: “I followed with growing concern what is happening on the ground with Gaza and the West Bank and like many other Irish people have listened in horror to calls from the President of the United States for the mass expulsion of Palestinian people from their homes and the permanent seizure of Palestinian lands.

“Such an approach is a fundamental breach of international law, is deeply destabilising in the Middle East and a dangerous departure from the UN position on peace and security for both Palestinians and Israelis and the right for Palestinians to self determination.

“The ties between Ireland and the United States are historic and run deep.

“There are deep bonds between Sinn Fein and people in the United States who supported peace and prosperity in Ireland.

“These relationships are valuable and enduring. The US is a valued friend of Ireland. Their work in helping to achieve the Good Friday Agreement stands as a clear example of successful US foreign policy.

“They’re an important partner for peace and play a strong role in Ireland’s economy.

“St Patrick’s Day each year is an important moment to reinforce all of those connections.

“But there is also an onus on us to speak honestly and to act when we believe a US administration is wrong, catastrophically so in the case of Palestine.

“I’ve thought deeply about this issue in recent days and listened to many voices inside and outside of Sinn Fein.

“I’ve made the decision not to attend the event in the White House this year as a principal stance against the call for the mass expulsion of the Palestinian people from Gaza – something which I believe demands serious dissent and objection.

MARTIN SHOULD VOICE IRELAND’S VIEWS

“The only route to peace and security is a permanent ceasefire followed by a negotiated settlement that guarantees peace and security for both Palestinians and Israelis through a just and sustainable two state solution – that should be the position of the U.S”

The Sinn Fein leader said that Taoiseach Micheal Martin should still attend the White House meeting with President Trump but must voice Ireland’s views to the US President.

She said: “An Taoiseach will attend the White House for his bilateral engagement with the United States President.

“It is he who represents the Irish people and will have the opportunity to speak on behalf of Ireland when he meets the American President.

“He must use this opportunity to reflect the view of the Irish people in relation to Palestine, in support of international law and to reject threats for the mass expulsion of Palestinian people and seizures of their land.”

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THIS is the mind-bending puzzle that puts your vision and intelligence to the test

If you can spot the flat tyre amongst the wheels within 11 seconds, then you can claim a high IQ and 20/20 vision.

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Can you spot the flat tyre within 11 seconds?[/caption]

This puzzle is particularly difficult because it doubles up as an optical illusion.

Your eyes can easily become mesmerised by the maze of circles and spokes.

Soon it becomes difficult to focus on any of the wheels at all – let alone identify the flat tyre.

There are two approaches you could take to tackling this teaser.

One tack would be to study each wheel in turn, and then move onto the next.

That might get you to the solution eventually – but it would be very difficult to check every one within the time limit.

The other option is to scan your eyes across the whole picture, hoping that an irregularity jumps out at you.

Whichever strategy you plump for – you better hurry up because time is ticking by.

Here’s a generous clue for the stragglers.

The offending tyre is in the top-left quarter of the picture.

Don’t worry if it’s still no joy, we’ve included the solution at the bottom of the page.

But before you scroll on, have one last go at solving it yourself.

If you’ve made it this far but still not spotted the tyre, then a trip to the opticians might be in order.

But we won’t leave you hanging; here’s the solution.

The flat tyre is circled in red.

You can notice it by the longer, flatter area of contact between the rubber and the ground.

If you enjoyed that puzzle, have a crack at the others down below.

As always, solutions at the bottom of the page.

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How long does it take you to find the ring in the sea of hearts?[/caption]

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Can you spot the strawberry hidden amongst this image in less than nine seconds?[/caption]

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Did you spot the engagement ring in the bottom left-hand corner?[/caption]

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Did you find the strawberry under the cow’s nose? It’s circled in red[/caption]

DWTS host Jennifer Zamparelli has admitted her latest gruelling challenge has taken a toll on her marriage.

The former 2FM star recently revealed that she would be taking on the Women‘s Mini Marathon in Dublin this June 2025.

However, in a recent interview on Newstalk, Jennifer told how she “didn’t know what she got herself in for”.

When asked if she was enjoying her time training for the run, the 44-year-old responded: “No, I hate it, I’ve a gammy knee, an old lady knee and I also find it incredibly boring.”

But in order to keep herself motivated, the mum-of-two explained that she listens to “a lot” of interesting podcasts, while running on the treadmill.

Although the podcast idea did not entirely go to plan as Jennifer revealed: “But now, I just keep fighting with my husband.”

She added: “I’m listening to Diary of a CEO and listening to these relationship podcasts and going back to my husband and saying, ‘We’re doing everything wrong’.”

The TV star went on to confess that overall she is “not a runner” and that 5K is the “furthest she has ever run”.

The Dublin presenter and her husband Lauterio share two kids together; Florence, nine, and Enzo, six.

Earlier this month, Jen shared the hysterical way she made her son’s sick day even more “miserable”.

Jennifer does not regularly post her kids on social media but she made an exception for this.

The host told followers on Instagram that she had “lost two days” of work since her son, Enzo, had been staying at home from school with the flu.

The mum-of-two joked: “Miraculously, when I told him he didn’t have to go to school, his energy just came back it was amazing.”

In the next clip, Jennifer recorded Enzo playing with his toys at their kitchen table.

The little lad started to sing the Batman theme song and smiled up at his mum.

Jennifer tutted at her child as he continued to happily return to his toy cars.

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But, the popular presenter had a better idea when it came to disciplining Enzo on his day off from school.

The funny lady shared a snap of Enzo doing some homework in their living room.

She then captioned the photo: “My new approach is now to make his sick day at home as miserable as possible.”

A second picture showed Enzo carrying a black bin bag full of rubbish and bringing it outside to their bin.

The TV star laughed: “Okay he’s getting really p****d off now!!”

MAN City star Erling Haaland has collected a fleet of astonishing motors over the years.

The Norwegian star, 24, recently inked a new deal at the Etihad – earning him a whopping £500,000-per-week.

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It’s a salary that allows the Cityzens’ top scorer to live a life of luxury.

One of his favourite pastimes is adding to his extensive garage.

Since his pay rise, Haaland has splashed the cash on two incredible new motors.

In the past week, the poacher has been seen driving into City’s training ground in a stunning Porsche 911 GT3 worth around £160,000.

Then, just a few days later, he rocked up in a Aston Martin DBX 707 that carries a price tag of £350,000, as he left Manchester Airport.

But those two stunners are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his car collection.

Join SunSport in marvelling at what Haaland enjoys to drive.

Porshe 911 GT3, £160,000

No sooner had he put pen to paper on his 10-year bumper contract, Haaland was seen with a flashy new set of wheels.

The bold orange colour of his 911 GT3 certainly made him stand out from the crowd as autograph hunters waited for signatures outside City’s Etihad Campus.

It’s one of Porsche’s greatest ever cars – since its release in 2017.

Incredibly, it’s super-fast and is able to crush 0-60 mph in just 2.7 seconds.

Aston Martin DBX 707, £350,000

Upon returning to our shores, following a Champions League humbling by Real Madrid in the Champions League, Haaland was seen leaving Manchester Airport in ANOTHER new car.

This time, it was a lime green Aston Martin DBX 707 – better known as a special edition Formula 1 safety car.

It was the world’s most powerful SUV – producing 715bhp – until the Ferrari Purosangue came along.

It’s no slouch, either, capable of hitting 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.

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Aston Martin’s timeless DBX 707 is famously used by F1 as a safety car[/caption]

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It can reach 0-60 mph in an impressive 3.3 seconds[/caption]

Rolls-Royce Cullinan, £300,000

Costing a mega £300,000, Haaland’s also got himself a luxury Roller.

The Cullinan is a favourite among sports stars, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Andy Ruiz Jr owning one.

It is a giant of a car, reaching 5.3m long, 2.1m wide and 1.8m tall.

But that’s not to say the 2.6 tonne Cullinan lacks any power.

Its 6.75-litre twin turbo V12 engine means the giant motor is still capable of hitting 62mph in five seconds with a top speed of 155mph.

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The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the most expensive in Haaland’s car collection[/caption]

Range Rover Sport, £120,000

Another stereotypically footballer’s car, Haaland’s Range Rover Sport is top of the range.

It features massage electric memory seats and a Meridian sound system.

Back in 2018, it was the most leased car by Premier League stars.

A quick glance at Man Utd’s Carrington training ground car park and you will see tons of them.

Incredibly, it can manage 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 176 mph.

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Haaland has been seen behind the wheel of footballer’s favourite – Range Rover Sport[/caption]

Audi RS6 Avant, £120,000

The RS6 is Haaland’s go-to.

When he played in Germany for Borussia Dortmund, he had a red one.

Now he’s playing for Man City, he’s been spotted cruising around the city in a ridiculously trendy Carbon Black performance model.

A zippy vehicle, it’s capable of reaching 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.

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Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe, £90,000

Just because it is the cheapest in Haaland’s fleet, it doesn’t mean it is the worst.

This leg roomy Mercedes is the height of luxury in the SUV world.

At 6ft4in, the forward needs to feel comfy – and with the GLE Couple he’s found his everyday runner.

It’s a car Haaland often takes to and from training every day.

And he won’t be late considering it manages 0-60 in 5.2 seconds.

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A £90,000 Mercedes AMG GLE 63 Coupe is the cheapest car in Haaland’s car collection[/caption]

CHARLOTTE Crosby is flogging her old sofa for £3000 and other damaged ‘designer’ furniture, as she moves out of her home following a burglary.

The Geordie Shore legend was left terrified by the home invasion and has now put the Sunderland mansion she’s lived in for 10 years up for sale.

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Charlotte Crosby is flogging her old sofa for £3000 and other damaged ‘designer’ furniture, as she moves out of her home following a burglary[/caption]

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The ordeal will feature in her upcoming reality show, Geordie Stories: Charlotte’s New Baby, on Paramount +.

And getting prepared for her move, the star has been seen posting about some of her sofas and other furniture, in a bid to sell them.

The mum-of-two posted on her home Instagram account, and showed off one black leather L-shaped sofa.

Charlotte revealed the dimensions, and said she’s giving all sections of it away, with cushions, for £3000.

The star appears to have had the sofa for around five years, and she posted a snap back in 2020 lounging on it.

Charlotte added to fans: “The 3 seater alone is £4000 – this whole sofa retails at over 10k it’s distressed leather and hard wearing it’s worth its weight in gold.”

The 34-year-old posted an example photo, showing a designer brown sofa the same as hers to demonstrate the price.

She also showed a white boucle armchair that had buttons missing, which she says she’s selling for £300, and a black side table with a chip for £150.

It comes as Charlotte spoke to the Mail about the burglary and her new show, saying: “There’s lots of things that have happened over the past few months that are quite heavily featured, which I’ve never spoken about at all, because obviously it’s police matters.

“But the burglary, everything like that, the show was there.

“So there’s lots – there’s so much in every single episode and there’s only four episodes.”

Charlotte has now reconsidered the amount she will show off her home – both old and new – in her TV work.

Her £1.4m mansion has been shown prominently on her socials and TV shows in the past but now that her family is growing, she and fiancé Jake Ankers wants to protect their young children as best they can.

The home, which was built in 2015, was broken into by masked robbers in November.

It happened while Charlotte was upstairs with her young daughter, Alba, two.

The property remains an attractive proposition for potential buyers though.

An advert reads: “Nestled behind private gates, this extraordinary property has been meticulously transformed with a stunning contemporary design and luxurious finishes.

“Spanning three beautifully light-filled floors, this impressive home offers spacious and well-proportioned accommodation, perfect for modern family living.”

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Charlotte, Jake and their eldest daughter Alba[/caption]

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Charlotte is getting rid of her designer leather sofa[/caption]

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