Down to Earth
As 'allotment chic' has been touted as a latest fashion trend, Aine Toner finds some great gardening get-ups
Sunglasses, £19.99, Mango
Linen joggers, £24, La Redoute
Visor, £17.50, M&S
Roll up straw visor, £14, Cotton Traders
Shorts, £22.99, H&M
Cotton dress, £69.95, Seasalt Cornwall
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Printed top, £27.99, Zara
Trainers, £150, New Balance at Office
Foldover bag, £120, The White Company
Gingham shirt, £30, River Island
Retro trainer, £16, George at Asda
Shirt dress, £28, La Redoute
Linen blend shirt, £27.99, Zara
Casual trainer, £34.99, Deichmann
Sun hat, £45, John Lewis
Cotton dress, £45, M&S
Sunglasses, £30, The White Company
Shorts, £69.95, Barbour
Belted shorts, £16, Tu Clothing
Trainers, £140, Vivobarefoot
Linen shirt, £69, Busby & Fox
Linen trouser, £32, Roman Originals
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- Scottish Sun
I'm being booted out of our £4m home in 10 days… but I REFUSE to leave, says Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips' widow
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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Hulk Hogan's son Nick pays tribute to his 'best friend' in heartbreaking post after WWE legend's death
Hulk Hogan 's son, Nick, has spoken out on the 'overwhelming and extremely difficult' death of his father. Hulk, a wrestling legend, died at the age of 71 on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Emergency services rushed him to a local hospital but the WWE icon was ultimately declared dead. Taking three days to process the devastating loss, Nick, 35, thanked those who had reached out to support him through the difficult time as he paid an emotional tribute to his father. 'Hearing so many kind words and stories about my dad's life, interactions and experiences with everyone has been incredible and comforting,' Nick wrote alongside a series of throwback photos of him with his dad. 'My dad was the most incredible person I've ever known and will always be my hero. He was the most kind, loving and amazing father anybody could ask for. I feel so blessed to have had the greatest dad in the world. He was not only the best dad but also my mentor and my best friend. He always has been my best friend and I love him and miss him more than I could ever explain. 'I thanked him for everything he has ever done for me and told him how much I loved him and hugged him every chance I got. I spent a lot of time with him the past few years after moving back to Florida to be closer to him and I am so grateful for those memories. They are the best moments in my life.'
