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Metro
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
We think we've found the simplest Father's Day gift - now with 20% off
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Father's Day is fast approaching, as this year it falls on 15th June 2025, which is this Sunday (not to panic you). If you thought Father's Day was a little later in June we wouldn't blame you, as it has fallen around 19th June in previous years, but we don't make the rules or select the date, we just help you buy the best Father's Day gift possible within your budget. Thankfully, Buyagift has come to the rescue. Buyagift is the one-stop shop for last-minute giftings, including experiences so you can make precious memories with the recipient. The best part is the Buyagift's experiences have been reduced by 20% off, but for a limited time only. There are over 5000 experiences to book for your dad to enjoy solo, for two people or for the entire family to enjoy. From driving experiences and indoor skydiving for the adrenalin junkie to going behind the scenes at their favourite football stadium for the football fanatic. If your parent loves to explore then there are mini breaks and spa stays across the UK to book, or the foodie may appreciate a slap up meal at lavish restaurants. The best part is the gift has 12 months validity, so if they have the busiest schedule known to man, there will be a spot in the future to enjoy the experience. What we also love about Buyagift experiences is there is no waiting around for the gift to arrive in the post, and noone will know you left your present shopping to the eleventh hour either. All you have to do is purchase your Buyagift experience and enter the discount code 'DAD20' at the checkout to make a saving. You can then print the voucher, or email to your parent, which they book at a time that best suits them. But, you will have to act quick as this deal won't last forever. Shop more experience gifts for Dad here. Test your dad's football knowledge during the tour of his favourite football stadium, which will not only take you through the stadium, but the Arsenal museum too. He can run through the iconic tunnel where his idol has skipped through on match day. Plus, there are highlights of the best football moments over time to reminisce over. BUY NOW FOR £45 (WAS £60) There's nothing better than a family holiday, it's often filled with laughter and more memories to reminisce over for years to come. Stay in a Pinewood Pod at the celebrity-loved Port Lympne Hotel, enjoy breakfast at the site's cafe, and enjoy a whole host of activities including entry to the Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park. BUY NOW FOR £214.99 Is your dad a motorhead? Then this is the perfect gift for him. The experience involves racing around a track for three miles each in three of the following supercars, including an Aston Martin, Audi R8, BMWi8, Porsche 911, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Nissan GTR, and the Jaguar F-TYPE, among others. BUY NOW FOR £109 (WAS £237) If your parent is an adrenalin junkie, or gearing up to tick off some activities on his bucket list, an indoor skydiving session is a popular choice and the ideal predecessor to a real skydive. When you enter the vertical wind tunnel you will be propelled upwards, but with the guidance of a trusted expert, and enjoy two flights per person. BUY NOW FOR £54.99 (WAS £109.99) The music buffs out there will be thrilled to receive tickets to the Elvis Evolution. The immersive experience will see live actors and music bring to life the King of Rock 'n Roll one last time. It's almost like you've stepped back in time to see the real Elvis. Plus, there is entry to the All Shook Up afterparty. BUY NOW FOR £150 Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: This skincare product completely transformed my skin – I get everyone to use it! MORE: Planning a family holiday? How to save up to 40% on your 2026 Discovery Cove Orlando Tickets MORE: Next launches limited edition Spoil Him Grooming Box worth £88 ahead of Father's Day
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr's lifestyles compared from £4million beachfront villa to growing up in Majorcan mansion
CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn might have differing personalties and fight styles - but they've walked very similar paths. The born rivals renew their family at Tottenham's stadium - 35 year after their dads first fought. 31 Chris Eubank Jr ahead of his fight with Conor Benn Credit: Getty 31 Benn fights Eubank Jr up at middleweight Credit: Getty It will be contested at the 160lb middleweight limit - three years after their initial bout was dramatically axed with just days to go. Benn failed two drug tests after testing positive for clomiphene - a substance known to boost testosterone. He vowed to fight his innocence and took his career to America for two wins up at the light-middleweight limit. Benn's UK Anti-Doping case was later dropped - allowing him to box in Britain again as Eubank Jr waited in patience. READ MORE IN BOXING IN THE REDS' CORNER Eubank Jr's promoter teases stunning Conor Benn rematch at Old Trafford Both are stars in their own rights but growing up the sons of British boxing royalty afforded them quite the luxurious lifestyles. And here, SunSport takes a look at the lives Saturday night's headliners lead. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 31 Rich kids Eubank and Benn's classic two-fight series were just one of many big-money bouts the pair of icons had over their careers. So their children were raised rich. Eubank Jr and his three siblings, sister Emily and brothers Sebastian and Joseph, lived in a mansion in Brighton worth £4million. Benn meanwhile grew up in an eight-bedroom property in Majorca with a pool and even a jacuzzi in his room. But he still had to earn his own money as a painter and decorator in Spain making just €20 a day. The Benns later moved to Sydney - where Conor would first start boxing as an amateur - before he returned to the UK to turn professional. Eubank's dad meanwhile filed for bankruptcy in 2009 - selling his mansion with the family instead relocating to a flat above a nursery. At 16, Eubank Jr and his late brother Sebastian, who sadly passed away in 2021, moved to Las Vegas to further their training. He returned to turn professional in 2011 - with Benn following five years later. 31 Benn likes to wear designer clothes Credit: Instagram 31 As does Eubank, posing in a similar Gucci jacket Credit: Instagram Travelling in style While Eubank Jr and Benn may not see eye to eye - one thing they do share in common is a love for fancy cars. Eubank Jr's prized possession has long been his custom McLaren 720S - worth around £210,000. Modified by German brand Mansory, it's the ultimate petrol head's car and better still he custom-plated it 'EU13ANK'. Eubank Jr has also been known to drive a black £215,000 Lamborghini Huracan, reaching a top speed of over 200mph and 0-60mph in just 2.3 seconds. Others previously on the driveway include a £116,000 BMWi8 £116,000, £178,000 red Ferrari 458, £164,000 Mercedes-Benz G63, £115,000 and Range Rover Urban SVR a £240,000 Bentley Mansory GT Race. 31 Eubank Jr poses with his Mclaren 720s on Brighton Palace Pier Credit: 31 Eubank Jr shows off a stunning Ferrari 458 worth £178,000 on Instagram Credit: Instagram 31 The Mercedes G Wagon is Eubank Jr's dream car Credit: Instagram 31 One of Eubank Jr's early cars was a top-of-the range Range Rover Credit: Instagram 31 In 2018, Eubank Jr shared a stunning Bentley to his followers Credit: Instagram But, it's not clear whether Eubank Jr rented or bought the motors outright and how many he still keeps to this day. Benn meanwhile has driven a Rolls-Royce Wraith worth £260,000 and a £125,000 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG wrapped in gold. Also in 2022, Benn added a stunning £110,000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S - copying his dad who bought a Porsche 911 in the 1990s. It has a personalised licence plate - 'K013ENN' - and Benn calls it his "weekend car." And both boxers are also known to jet set in style, often flying private when they go abroad. Both also enjoy luxury designer clothes - posing in similar Gucci jackets - and showing off their fancy watches. 31 Eubank posing next to a private jet Credit: Instagram 31 Benn is also known to fly private Credit: Instagram 31 Benn sits on the bonnet of his stunning £258k Rolls-Royce Credit: Instagram 31 After beating Chris Algieri, Benn treated himself to a S63 AMG Credit: Instagram 31 Like his dad, Benn owns a stunning Porsche 911 Carrera Credit: Instagram Living in luxury Both men grew up in mansions - and they're keeping it that way. Eubank Jr has a stunning four-bed mansion in Hove - with a pool outside - that is currently on the market for just under £2m. But his home away from home is in Dubai, where his nephew Raheem lives. Eubank Jr has taken on a father role since the tragic passing of younger brother Seb - who welcomed Raheem into the world in 2021. He bought a stunning five-bedroom Indigo Ocean Villa on Dubai's Palm Jebel Ali Island worth £4m. 31 Eubank Jr put this stunning Hove home up for sale Credit: 31 He lives in an incredible detached four-bedroom house Credit: 31 The pool is undoubtedly the main selling point of the house Credit: As well as five sizeable bedrooms and four bathrooms, the 7,882 square-foot home has multiple private balconies and a spacious roof terrace. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spaced out over three floors, the top of which features a stunning terrace. Benn meanwhile has a beautiful Essex home which he shares with his wife Victoria and their two children, son Eli and daughter Idony Susanna. The couple are also believed to have an apartment in Spain. 31 Eubank Jr purchased a stunning new home in Dubai Credit: PALM JEBEL ALI 31 He dropped a cool £4million on the stunning abode Credit: PALM JEBEL ALI 31 Eubank Jr's new UAE pad has five bedrooms and four bathrooms Credit: PALM JEBEL ALI Family affair Benn is very close with his dad Nigel, who spent the whole training camp in Majorca besides his son. The unbeaten welterweight also had a surprise visit from his wife and two children. Partner Victoria has a following of her own as a social media influencer and author. She wrote the book Feeling It All which helps kids cope with their emotions and also shares big brand deals on her Instagram page, where she has over 26,000 followers. 31 Conor Benn with wife Victoria Credit: INSTAGRAM/CONOR BENN 31 Victoria is a social media influencer and author 31 The couple share a son and a daughter together 31 Nigel Benn with his son Conor Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun The pair began dating in 2017, before walking down the aisle a year later in a private ceremony. They welcomed son Eli into the world in 2021 and daughter Idony Susanna in 2024. Eubank Jr meanwhile keeps a more private life, not giving away whether he is in a relationship or not. But he has opened the door to having children of his own after taking on the role of carer alongside nephew Raheem's mum. Eubank Jr has also sadly fallen out with his dad over the past few years - leading to public back and forths between them. Interestingly, Eubank Jr's sister Emily is in a long-term relationship with Frank Smith, who promotes Benn alongside Eddie Hearn. And Eubank Jr has sadly been estranged from his dad for a number of years - and will not have him by his side on fight night. 31 Chris Eubank Jr is sadly estranged from his dad Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 31 Eubank Jr with his nephew Raheem Credit: X/ ChrisEubankJr 31 Raheem's dad Sebastian sadly passed away in 2021 Credit: X/ ChrisEubankJr 31 Eddie Hearn and Frank Smith promote Benn 31 But Smith is with Eubank's sister Emily Credit: Instagram @franksmith
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr's lifestyles compared from £4million beachfront villa to growing up in Majorcan mansion
CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn might have differing personalties and fight styles - but they've walked very similar paths. The born rivals renew their family at Tottenham's stadium - 35 year after their dads first fought. 31 31 It will be contested at the 160lb middleweight limit - three years after their initial bout was dramatically axed with just days to go. Benn failed two drug tests after testing positive for clomiphene - a substance known to boost testosterone. He vowed to fight his innocence and took his career to America for two wins up at the light-middleweight limit. Benn's UK Anti-Doping case was later dropped - allowing him to box in Britain again as Eubank Jr waited in patience. Both are stars in their own rights but growing up the sons of British boxing royalty afforded them quite the luxurious lifestyles. And here, SunSport takes a look at the lives Saturday night's headliners lead. 31 Rich kids Eubank and Benn's classic two-fight series were just one of many big-money bouts the pair of icons had over their careers. So their children were raised rich. Eubank Jr and his three siblings, sister Emily and brothers Sebastian and Joseph, lived in a mansion in Brighton worth £4million. Benn meanwhile grew up in an eight-bedroom property in Majorca with a pool and even a jacuzzi in his room. But he still had to earn his own money as a painter and decorator in Spain making just €20 a day. The Benns later moved to Sydney - where Conor would first start boxing as an amateur - before he returned to the UK to turn professional. Eubank's dad meanwhile filed for bankruptcy in 2009 - selling his mansion with the family instead relocating to a flat above a nursery. At 16, Eubank Jr and his late brother Sebastian, who sadly passed away in 2021, moved to Las Vegas to further their training. He returned to turn professional in 2011 - with Benn following five years later. Both also enjoy luxury designer clothes - posing in similar Gucci jackets - and showing off their fancy watches. 31 31 Travelling in style While Eubank Jr and Benn may not see eye to eye - one thing they do share in common is a love for fancy cars. Eubank Jr's prized possession has long been his custom McLaren 720S - worth around £210,000. Modified by German brand Mansory, it's the ultimate petrol head's car and better still he custom-plated it 'EU13ANK'. Eubank Jr has also been known to drive a black £215,000 Lamborghini Huracan, reaching a top speed of over 200mph and 0-60mph in just 2.3 seconds. Others previously on the driveway include a £116,000 BMWi8 £116,000, £178,000 red Ferrari 458, £164,000 Mercedes-Benz G63, £115,000 and Range Rover Urban SVR a £240,000 Bentley Mansory GT Race. 31 31 31 31 But, it's not clear whether Eubank Jr rented or bought the motors outright and how many he still keeps to this day. Benn meanwhile has driven a Rolls-Royce Wraith worth £260,000 and a £125,000 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG wrapped in gold. Also in 2022, Benn added a stunning £110,000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S - copying his dad who bought a Porsche 911 in the 1990s. It has a personalised licence plate - 'K013ENN' - and Benn calls it his "weekend car." And both boxers are also known to jet set in style, often flying private when they go abroad. 31 31 31 Living in luxury Both men grew up in mansions - and they're keeping it that way. Eubank Jr has a stunning four-bed mansion in Hove - with a pool outside - that is currently on the market for just under £2m. But his home away from home is in Dubai, where his nephew Raheem lives. Eubank Jr has taken on a father role since the tragic passing of younger brother Seb - who welcomed Raheem into the world in 2021. He bought a stunning five-bedroom Indigo Ocean Villa on Dubai 's Palm Jebel Ali Island worth £4m. 31 31 As well as five sizeable bedrooms and four bathrooms, the 7,882 square-foot home has multiple private balconies and a spacious roof terrace. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spaced out over three floors, the top of which features a stunning terrace. Benn meanwhile has a beautiful Essex home which he shares with his wife Victoria and their two children, son Eli and daughter Idony Susanna. The couple are also believed to have an apartment in Spain. 31 31 31 Family affair Benn is very close with his dad Nigel, who spent the whole training camp in Majorca besides his son. The unbeaten welterweight also had a surprise visit from his wife and two children. Partner Victoria has a following of her own as a social media influencer and author. She wrote the book Feeling It All which helps kids cope with their emotions and also shares big brand deals on her Instagram page, where she has over 26,000 followers. 31 31 31 The pair began dating in 2017, before walking down the aisle a year later in a private ceremony. They welcomed son Eli into the world in 2021 and daughter Idony Susanna in 2024. Eubank Jr meanwhile keeps a more private life, not giving away whether he is in a relationship or not. But he has opened the door to having children of his own after taking on the role of carer alongside nephew Raheem's mum. Eubank Jr has also sadly fallen out with his dad over the past few years - leading to public back and forths between them. Interestingly, Eubank Jr's sister Emily is in a long-term relationship with Frank Smith, who promotes Benn alongside Eddie Hearn. And Eubank Jr has sadly been estranged from his dad for a number of years - and will not have him by his side on fight night. 31 31 31 31 31
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BMW electric vehicle sales surge in Europe and US in Q1 2025
BMW Group has reported a 32.4% increase in its fully electric vehicles (EVs) sales in Q1 2025 compared to the same period previous year, indicating a growth in demand for its EV lineup. The overall deliveries for the group reached 586,149 vehicles in Q1 2025 ending 31 March, with key markets in Europe and the US experiencing growth of 6.2% and 4.0%, respectively. Excluding China, the company's growth stood at an impressive 5.9%. In the first quarter of 2025, BMW Group achieved a global total of 109,516 EV deliveries across its brands, including BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce models. This surge was particularly notable in Europe, where EV sales jumped by 64.2%. BMW board member Jochen Goller highlighted the success of the company's "technology-open strategy", with new fully electric Mini models being key drivers of this growth. In Europe, one in three Mini vehicles sold was fully electric, while in China, that proportion surpassed 50%. The BMW brand itself also saw an increase in the electric cars segment, with 520,142 units sold globally. Global sales of fully electric BMW vehicles grew by 9.9%, with 86,449 EVs delivered to customers between January and March. The company's M division, renowned for its high-performance vehicles, reported a 5.0% sales increase, driven by strong demand for models like the BMW M5 sedan and M3 sports car. The Mini brand also saw a contribution to the EV success, with a 4.1% increase in sales and 64,626 units sold worldwide. Fully electric vehicles accounted for 35.3% of all Mini sales in the first quarter of 2025. In 2025, BMW Group aims to reach a total of three million electrified vehicles (BEVs and PHEVs) since the introduction of the BMW i3 and BMW i8. The company also aims to deliver 1.5 million fully-electric EV's (BEVs) to customers worldwide in this year. Goller added: 'The BMW Group's technology-open strategy is proving successful. Our products are winning over customers worldwide across all drive technologies, with positive momentum driven, in particular, by the new MINI models – especially the fully-electric variants. One in three MINIs sold in Europe and more than one out of every two sold in China were fully-electric.' "BMW electric vehicle sales surge in Europe and US in Q1 2025" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Maryland woman to serve nearly a decade for leading scheme, stealing over 700 checks from USPS
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. () — A Maryland woman who was the leader of a scheme that stole hundreds of checks totaling millions of dollars was sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison, the attorney's office announced. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for Maryland (USAO), a judge sentenced 24-year-old Tianna Cosby, aka 'Mendoza,' from Prince George's County, to nine years and several months in prison for conspiracy to commit mail and bank fraud and identity theft. According to her guilty plea, from the beginning of March 2021 to at least August 2021, Cobsy conspired with four other Marylanders to steal checks from the mail, alter them and deposit money into bank accounts. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Five people charged in connection with mail, bank fraud in Maryland Officials said that within those five months, the group targeted over 900 people, stealing more than 700 checks, which had a face value of over $5 million. According to the attorney's office, Cosby stole checks from U.S. Postal Service (USPS) collection boxes. She also received checks from a 26-year-old from Suitland, who would steal them from the Washington Network Distribution Center in Capitol Heights. The group recruited 'account mules,' whose bank accounts were used to deposit illegally acquired checks and proceeds from the scheme, and altered personal and business checks. The attorney's office said that Cosby even laundered money by having it sent to intermediary bank accounts controlled by her co-conspirators. She also opened shell companies used to transfer money into two separate accounts. German military IT worker sentenced for downloading child porn while in Northern Virginia On Jan. 19, 2024, officers searched Cosby's home in Woodbridge, Va., where they found 27 designer bags and 14 pieces of jewelry, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and a wristwatch. The jewelry totaled about $24,490, and the designer handbags were valued at about $113,065 According to the attorney's office, authorities also located a BMW i8 that Cosby bought for $114,296.02. In the car, police discovered a Louis Vuitton bag with 151 stolen checks, which equaled about $610,788.08. Their investigation revealed that the checks belonged to victims from across the country. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
