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We came within inches of losing £320k lottery win & it would’ve been MY fault… girlfriend’s crucial advice saved us
A POSTCODE lottery winner explained how he was within inches of losing £320K lottery win, but luckily his girlfriend’s crucial advice saved them.
Rachel and Callum from Woodbridge, Suffolk won part of a whopping £3.2m in the Postcode Millions, along with their three neighbours on August 31.
Each ticket was valued at £320,000, and both Rachel and Callum pocketed one.
Plus, another 358 participants in IP12 1 received cheques ranging from £4,020 to £16,080.
Now, Rachel, an excited bride-to-be no longer has to budget for her dream wedding dress.
The mum-of-one could not believe what a month August had been.
“I got proposed to on the 3rd of August, had a birthday on the 23rd and booked our wedding as well for next June – and then winning this.
“They say good things come in threes, but that’s four good things this month. This has been a cool August.
“What am I going to spend the money on? I’m not going to put a limit on my wedding dress.
“I was going to work to a budget, but it can be budget free and I’ll have the dress of my dreams.”
The couple, who have been together for eight years and share a four-year-old son named Harvey, expressed their desire to purchase a larger home.
“We’d like to get a house with a bigger garden and an extra bedroom. We have a little boy, a dog and a cat.
“We love being in Woodbridge, we just need a bit more space,” explained Rachel.
This sizeable win could make their dreams come true, but Callum laughed at how this wouldn’t have happened without taking on board Rachel’s crucial advice.
“You don’t ever think you’ll win big. This is a life-changing amount of money. We’ve only ever won tenners”, said Rachel.
“We’ve been playing for six or seven years. We wanted to do something for charity, so thought we would just try it,” she added.
In response, Callum said: “You told me to do it, so I just did it. Well done for talking me into it.
“This is amazing. I was not expecting that. I’ve got to go back to work later, once I’ve picked myself up off the floor,” he joked.
Another wonderful thing about the Postcode Lottery is that 33 per cent of the ticket price goes to charities and good causes.
For Rachel, this is a win in itself: “Millions of pounds are spent on so many fantastic charities and for the people that play Postcode Lottery, that means a lot.
“It is not just putting on money and wasting it, it is helping people at the same time.
“I’m really happy for everyone that’s won, especially sharing with so many lovely neighbours and so many local people as well.”
So far, a whopping £1.3 billion has been raised by players taking part in the Postcode Lottery and this particular draw was promoted on behalf of Postcode Earth Trust.
Other benefiting charities include National Trust, Friends of the Earth, and Canal and River Trust.
How to enter the People's Postcode Lottery
- The Postcode Lottery is a subscription-based lottery in which players sign up with their postcode.
- Your postcode is your ticket number – 40p a day ensures entry into all drawers, or £12 a month.
- Once subscribed, they are automatically entered into every draw.
- Prizes are announced every day of the month.
- If your postcode gets luck, every player in your postcode wins.
- 33% of the ticket price will go to charity that is refunnelled back into the community
Love Island’s Joey Essex and Jessy Potts reveal they’ve SPLIT seven weeks after leaving villa in heartbreaking statement
LOVE Island couple Joey Essex and Jessy Potts have split just seven weeks after leaving the villa.
The Love Island stars confirmed the news exclusively to The Sun, with Towie legend Joey, 34, insisting he hopes to stay friends with Jessy, 25.
Joey told us: “Unfortunately, we have decided to call an end to the relationship but I hope we can continue to be friends.
“I truly wish Jessy the very best with whatever she does in the future.”
And Jessy added: “I appreciate the Love Island experience I had with Joey, we tried to make it work but it wasn’t to be.
“I’m so grateful to everyone who supported us and look forward to all of the exciting opportunities ahead.”
Joey and Jessy have battled split rumours since leaving the villa, with their busy schedules meaning they were unable to spend time together.
Today, The Sun revealed Joey is eyeing up a career change and will soon enter a training camp to become a boxer.
A source added: “Joey has always been super busy and things got even more hectic after the villa.
“He’s now going away to boxing camp as well so things were just getting hard.
“Jesy also had her own thing going on and was here, there and everywhere after the show. It was too difficult to keep up with each other.”
Joey is in talks to take on either Tommy Fury, KSI or Jake Paul in a huge, marquee fight in 2025.
An insider explained: “Joey’s always been into his fitness but in recent years has become more and more passionate about boxing.
“Joey is excited about this new venture and looks forward to one day taking on the titans of the ropes.”
Joey Essex's famous exes
Sam Faiers – Joey dated Towie co-star Sam Faiers from 2011.
The pair were one of the original Essex duos, and were together on and off for three years before ending the relationship for good in September, 2014.
Amy Willerton – Joey was rumoured to be dating his I’m A Celeb co-star Amy Willerton in 2013, when they both appeared on the show together.
Stephanie Pratt – Made In Chelsea star and US born socialite, Stephanie Pratt, dated Joey for three months.
They fell for each other while appearing in Celebs Go Dating and shared a steamy kiss in Joey’s swimming pool.
But he dumped her in October 2016 for making him “spend too much time in Chelsea”.
Lorena Medina – Joey met model Lorena Medina on MTV reality show Ex On The Beach in 2019.
Their relationship seemed to be going well after Joey showed her around his hometown of Chigwell in Essex. But the pair split in February 2020.
Lorena had moved into his home in Chigwell, Essex, in September 2019, but they had a furious bust-up after he was snapped entering singer Rita Ora’s home in the early hours of the morning.
Rita Ora – Joey’s ex Lorena revealed to The Sun that she dumped Joey after he spent a wild night out with Rita Ora early in 2020.
He was holed up for 13 hours in Rita’s mansion after the pair had tried to avoid being seen together by taking separate cars between venues.
However, the pair have denied that there was anything romantic between them.
Joey said: “We have known each other for years. She’s a nice girl but we’re just friends.”
Vanessa Bauer – Joey was rumoured to have had a brief romance with Dancing on Ice pro skater Vanessa Bauer during his stint on the hit ITV show in 2023.
Rumours of the pair’s relationship circled for months in the lead up to the show airing, with Vanessa exclusively denying the whispers to the Sun in November 2022.
The pair came runners-up during the final in March – and while it seemed like they were close on the show, it appeared to have fizzled out shortly after.
By May 2023, Joey confirmed he was single and said he could not see a future for them after the final.
Strictly’s Tasha Ghouri lies on the floor exhausted as she shares behind the scenes look at rehearsals with Aljaz
STRICTLY star Tasha Ghouri was left on the floor exhausted during her very first week of rehearsals for the hit dancing contest.
The Love Island star uploaded a clip to TikTok which saw her lying on the floor with tiredness after being asked to practice “one more time” by her pro partner Aljaz Skorjanec.
In the light-hearted social media post, Tasha could be seen shaking her head as Aljaz jokingly instructed for her to keep on practising despite appearing to have been pushed to her limits.
The funny social media clip saw Aljaz insisting Tasha must keep on rehearsing as he lip-synched to a viral audio that made him appear to be saying: “Another one, thank you!”
At another point, Tasha also held her head against the mirror of the rehearsal room after being left worn out by the strict rehearsal routine.
She captioned the clip “when in rehearsals” alongside a series of laughing emojis.
Tasha went on to add: “But on a serious note, I’m loving it.”
Fans were recently left sharing their excitement over Tasha and Aljaz’s pairing.
“Bring on all the tiktok’s !! dream team,” one wrote.
“I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU GUYS EEEKKKK” a second chimed.
“Woohoo! I can’t wait to watch your dancing skills and general awesomeness,” wrote another.
Tasha was dragged into a fix row after she was accused of having an unfair advantage over her dancing background.
Before shooting to fame Tasha, 25, was a professional dancer.
However, speaking to The Sun and other media, the star has defended her place in the ballroom.
Tasha said: “When you’re in the studio, the glitterballs and the ballroom floor it’s like a whole new world.
“Commercial dance is very different to ballroom dance and latin, I’m still having to strip down and relearn, even walking in cha cha step is weird to me.”
“Turning your feet out and leading with your hips, I’m having to relearn muscle memory so that’s the hard part.
“Even letting a man take the lead is a lot.”
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Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec
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While it’s been exactly a decade since the Hitch star appeared in her last movie, revealed that she could be...I’m 37 & I’ve never had Botox or fillers – my ‘lazy girl’ skincare regime prevents wrinkles, make a cut for glowing skin
IN the quest for youthful, radiant skin, many turn to expensive treatments and products.
However, one skincare enthusiast, who proudly maintains her youthful appearance at 37 without ever resorting to Botox, threads, fillers, or any cosmetic procedures, shares some lesser-known anti-ageing tips.
Nadine, who makes her skincare a personal priority, regularly shares savvy tips and tricks on her TikTok account @thenaturalnadine.
In one video she shared her “top skin care secrets that will transform your skin and overall health.”
Drawing from her personal experience and a self-professed “lazy girl” skincare routine, she revealed practical and affordable ways to maintain healthy skin.
She says: “These are anti-ageing tips no one talks about, but they will transform your skin. I know this because I’m 37 years old.
“I’ve never done Botox, threads, filler, or any type of cosmetic procedures.
“A lot of these discoveries I came across because I definitely have a lazy girl skincare routine.”
This brought Nadine to her first discovery, which was to only wash her face once a day.
She continues: “I started to see articles from celebrities and dermatologists saying you should only wash your face once a day because you want to retain the natural oils in your skin.
“You’re not continuously stripping your skin of those natural oils.
“What you can do instead is just rinse your face with water if you want to, but only use filtered water.
“The water you apply to your face and hands is just as important as the water you drink because there’s a lot of bad chemicals.”
Nadine explains that Chlorine can cause “premature ageing and it can make your skin look more dehydrated.”
According to beauty experts, excessive exposure to chlorine dries out the skin, leading to irritation and itchiness.
Prolonged contact with chlorine over the years can cause premature ageing and significantly impact the health of your skin.
I never understood why I should wash my face in the AM after I did my night skincare routine
TikTok commenter
Nadine continues: “When I rinse my face, I only use these soft cotton pads.
“The skin on our face is so much different from the skin on our body.
“I think a towel is just way too harsh.”
Nadine also stresses the importance of the food we eat.
Why is fermented rice water an anti-ageing powerhouse?
Fermented rice water has gained popularity in skincare for its cheap - but wildly effective - benefits.
- It is is packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants – including vitamins B, C, and E – which help promote a healthy, radiant complexion
- The fermentation process produces enzymes that enhance rice water’s ability to lighten dark spots and banish hyperpigmentation
- The cooling and anti-inflammatory properties of fermented rice water can help calm irritated or sensitive skin, which is particularly beneficial for conditions like eczema, acne, and sunburn
- Regular use of fermented rice water can lead to smoother, softer skin by promoting gentle exfoliation. The natural acids formed during fermentation help to remove dead skin cells, revealing a fresher layer of skin
- It is also known to promote cell regeneration, which can help heal scars and improve the overall appearance of the skin
She says: “I always tell you to eat your skincare.
“So make sure you’re consuming as much vitamin C as you’re applying to your face because the vitamin C you consume will actually help you build collagen and also protect your immune system.”
Lastly, Nadine recommends investing in a “really” high antioxidant-rich skincare “rather than expensive, toxic skincare products.”
They’re popular because of marketing
Nadine
She says: “More antioxidants mean more anti-ageing benefits.
“A lot of these well-known, super expensive brands are also very toxic.
“They’re popular because of marketing, but what your skin really needs is more antioxidants to help you build collagen.”
Her video gained over 800,000 views with many beauty fans rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One wrote: “I just put water on my face to wake up and in the evening use an aha product to clean it.”
Another added: “Yes!!! I never understood why I should wash my face in the AM after I did my night skincare routine.”
To which Nadine replied: “Omg same!! It worked out for me bc [because] I was always running late lol no time for face washing again.”
How to reverse ageing in just 2 weeks, according to royal go-to nutritionist
LONDON -based Gabriela Peacock, who has helped the likes of Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie prepare for their weddings.
She told Fabulous: “The science is evident that we all have the power to make simple life changing alterations to better our future selves – no matter what genetic hand we might have been dealt with.
“The reality is, we all sometimes indulge in unhealthy eating habits like processed foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking too much alcohol, inhaling city pollutants, and even drinking water from plastic bottles – none of this is good for us.
“All this does is promote the ageing process, but we all have the potential to change this.”
It may be hard, but try to keep away from sugary carbohydrates, because they feed chronic inflammation, which is one of the worst enemies of reversing ageing.
Now only will you end up putting on weight if you consume them regularly, but your energy and hormonal levels will be affected and this will influence how you look and feel.
Whatever your age or state of health, it’s never too late to reverse how quickly you are ageing and embrace the energy and vigour of a younger you.
Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are essential in neutralising free radicals—the culprits behind premature ageing.
Integrating a spectrum of colourful fruits and vegetables into your diet provides a potent source of antioxidants.
Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fatty fish like salmon and flaxseeds, are vital for maintaining skin elasticity and hydration.
Omega-3s act as nourishment for your skin, locking in moisture and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.
Collagen, a structural protein dwindling with age, can be replenished through collagen-rich foods like bone broth and lean protein sources.
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