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The Herald Scotland
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Westridge powers clear in Chesterfield Cup
From stall eight he hit his stride quickly and after a prominent passage through the race he took up the lead in the final furlong, then pulling clear of the chasing pack to score by an eventual three and a quarter lengths. 'He enjoyed the space around him today and Billy gave him a lovely ride. It is not easy in a big handicap field but he broke well and made use of him,' said John Gosden. 'He is owned by Glen Manchester, my wife and Nicholas Wrigley, so it's a proper partnership. 'We did have him in the July sales but wisely we chose to take him out three days before the sale, thank God we did that. 'He's a grand horse and he's done well, the handicapper will get him now but to win the Chesterfield Cup is a dream come true because Glen is very much Goodwood orientated. 'It'll have to be York now though I'm not sure which race, Mr Wrigley will demand it. Rachel is just the silent partner, she does whatever they want!'
Local Germany
12 hours ago
- Business
- Local Germany
More than Ikea: Where else to buy furniture in Germany
If you're moving to Germany, furnishing a new home is one of the first challenges. Long-term rentals are typically unfurnished (many even come without a kitchen) and the cost of shipping furniture from abroad can be prohibitive. As a result, most newcomers end up shopping locally – often starting with Ikea. But what if you're looking for something beyond the familiar Swedish flatpack? Whether you want more sustainable options, or simply something that not's instantly as recognisable as that Billy bookcase everyone else has, Germany has plenty of other places to buy furniture. Here's a guide to where else you can shop for furniture in Germany. Höffner Höffner, which you can find online and in 25 locations across Germany, sells good-quality furniture for most of the rooms in your house/flat and at a variety of different price points. Overall, it's a little pricier than Ikea, but then you don't have to build anything yourself as it offers delivery and installation. The stores are huge, so they're usually located on industrial estates and, like Ikea, they generally have an in-house restaurant. A dog lies on the floor surrounded by moving boxes in a flat in Germany. Photo: picture alliance/dpa/dpa-tmn | Katja Sponholz Home24 If you prefer to shop for furniture for every room in your house from the comfort of your sofa, then Home24 is a good bet – it sells a whopping 250,000 items on its website. If you'd still rather see what items really look like in real life before hitting the checkout button, then you can browse their goods at nine showrooms across the country, including three in Berlin. They also sell off end-of-season and discontinued items in their online outlet store and three bricks-and-mortar outlet shops in Berlin, Cologne and Hannover. Advertisement Extra bonus: they can build your furniture for you (for a fee). READ ALSO: How do I get rid of unwanted old furniture in Germany? Jysk You can shop online or in person at this huge affordable chain – 960 shops in Germany – formerly known as Dänisches Bettenlager . It's essentially the Danish equivalent of Ikea, so you'll have to put the furniture together yourself. It's a fair bit cheaper than its Swedish counterpart though and therefore arguably not as well made. The website is similar, too, right down to the font choice, and it's also easy to navigate to what you're looking for as the products are split into sections of the room you'd find them in. XXXLutz (plus Porta) XXXLutz – the name's a reference to the vast size of its shops not any explicit content – is actually Austria's largest furniture retailer, easily recognisable by its trademark giant red chair. It sells a wide range of products, including sofas, dining tables, lighting, and homeware. Prices range from budget-friendly to higher-end, and both flatpack and pre-assembled furniture is available. Advertisement XXXLutz has 57 stores in Germany and a well-stocked online shop. It's known for frequent promotions and discount days, making it a popular choice for bigger purchases. XXXLutz now also owns Porta , which has 28 huge furniture shops across Germany. They also have a section in their online shop that sells display furniture at a massive discount. Mömax The Austrian giant also operates furniture discount shop Mömax – there is almost always a sale. The store targets a younger, trend-conscious audience. Think modern, minimalist designs at mid-range prices, with an emphasis on affordability. The shops – all 85 of them in Germany – are typically more compact than XXXLutz outlets, but the chain also has a strong online presence and offers home delivery across Germany. Photo: Antoni Shkraba Studio / Pexels Roller If you're on a very tight budget, Roller is another good option. It offers no-frills, affordable furniture for every room in the house. Quality tends to be basic but functional – perfect for renters or those furnishing a temporary home. It has stores nationwide and also operates online. Bauhaus If you're a DIY fiend, then you'll probably already know German institution Bauhaus. After all, the DIY and home improvement specialist has 160 stores across the country. Advertisement But as well as all the tools and accessories you might need if you're skilled/savvy/brave enough to do everything yourself, the giant also stocks kitchen, bathroom and garden furniture and fittings, and some rather nice lamps. READ ALSO: 'Zu verschenken' - Is it legal to put old stuff on the street in Germany? Local and regional furniture stores Germany still has some family-run furniture shops and carpenters, too, especially outside the big cities. These local stores often carry furniture that's more customisable or unique, though prices may vary. Some offer personal service and even in-house delivery and assembly – something the big chains don't always include. It's worth exploring smaller regional retailers, especially if you're looking for solid wood furniture or bespoke solutions. Buying second-hand Whether you're looking to save money, rescue the planet from fast furniture, or are just sick of the, well, beige-ness of the prevalent Scandi furniture trend, then buying preloved is a great alternative. Searching online marketplaces, such as Ebay Kleinanzeigen , German online resale platform Wellkauf , and Facebook marketplace for your area often turns up unexpected – and cheap – used treasures. READ ALSO: Six apps to help you save money in your daily life in Germany Many towns also have Caritas Möbellager (furniture warehouses run by the Catholic charity Caritas), where donated furniture is sold at low prices, as well as second-hand shops operated by Diakonie, the social welfare arm of Germany's Protestant churches. In Düsseldorf, for example, there's a Caritas Kaufhaus Wertvoll that sells used and upcycled furniture and a Diakonie KadeDi second-hand store . The charity can also help with moving and delivering your furniture. For retro or vintage furniture, prowling local flea markets (the sprawling Radschlägermarkt in Düsseldorf sells everything) can also unearth great finds, but don't forget to haggle rather than taking the first price offered. A good option to know about in Berlin is NochMall , a "second-hand depertment store" where you can find a wide range of furniture as well as clothes, electronics, appliances and more. There are other charity shops that sell furniture all over the country, too – Google Sozialkaufhaus plus where you live to find ones close to you. If you'd rather not paying anything at all, Free Your Stuff has various city groups on Facebook (just search for your area) where people list items they're giving away for free. And if you live in one of the big cities, then you may well spot furniture in the street that people have put out for someone to give a new home to. With reporting by Amy Brooke and Amanda Previdelli.
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Shaughna Phillips reveals unborn baby's gender in first video with jailbird boyfriend
Love Island star, Shaughna Phillips, is expecting her second baby with boyfriend, Billy Webb, who was jailed in 2023 for Class A drug offences Love Island's Shaughna Phillips has revealed the gender of her unborn baby in a new video with boyfriend, Billy Webb. Shaughna, 31, who shares daughter, Lucia, two, with Webb, revealed the couple were expecting again in June after her boyfriend was allowed a brief home visit while serving a nine-year sentence for Class A drug offences. The Love Island star never reveals her partner's identity on Instagram and made sure to block out his face as she shared her latest video, filmed in her back garden. Snuggled together with little Lucia alongside them, the couple revealed they were having another girl as their daughter excitedly opened a box to reveal a pink cuddly bunny and a fluffy pink pram suit. Responding to the adorable clip, Shaughna's famous pals sent their well wishes. Former TOWIE star, Billie Shepherd replied: "Congratulations darling" as Gogglebox's Ellie Warner also congratulated the reality star. Speaking to the Mirror about trying for her second child, Shaughna admitted she planned the pregnancy, even tracking her ovulation to boost her chances of conceiving. However, she says she was stunned that her baby dream came true so quickly. 'It was the first time that my ovulation window coincided with Billy being home,' the mum-of-one told us. 'I was like, 'You know what? Why not? Let's just see'. And literally, the next day, I said to Billy, 'I think I'm pregnant.'' Shaughna's gut feeling was confirmed ten days later, when multiple pregnancy tests showed up positive. 'I found out very, very early on,' she exclusively told us. 'I was doing maybe five tests a day. I'm not even exaggerating.' Shaughna said Billy, who was jailed in 2023, is currently allowed out on home visits for 'a few days' each month. And while she has so far been forced to raise her daughter as a single parent, the star says her partner is due for early release and should be reunited with his family in time for their new arrival. 'I know the date that he's due to be home, but I'm not saying it just because anything could happen,' she says carefully. 'But hopefully he will be fully home before my baby is due.' After missing out on being a hands-on dad first time around, Shaughna is looking forward to having Billy there when the new baby arrives. 'He definitely wanted another one. He didn't get that newborn experience [with Lucia] and I think that's what he wanted,' she shared, joking that she wants Billy to 'experience the newborn stage and everything it has to offer, because he does not know what is coming his way.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Could Billy and Phyllis Prove Cane's Innocence or Crash and Burn on the Young and the Restless?
Billy is concocting a plan with Phyllis. This could become the best part of this murder mystery plot on The Young and the Restless. The two are determined to prove Cane's innocence, especially since they both want to work with him. This could go either way. It could be the best thing ever, or it could crash and burn. Is Cane Innocent? That's the question on everyone's minds. They're not sure if they can trust him, especially since he pulled the wool over their eyes. Cane (Billy Flynn) made everyone think he was this mysterious billionaire named Aristotle Dumas. Now, he's entrapped everyone at his French estate in Nice. It sounds nice on paper, but it's turning into a horror movie. Cane claims that someone is out to kill him. But does he have the right suspects in mind? Damian (Jermaine Rivers) unfortunately had to die in the hands of the killer, who's still on the loose. READ NOW: What's happening on the July 23 episode of Y&R? Meanwhile, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) and Billy (Jason Thompson) will team up to prove Cane's innocence. They're the only ones who trust him. But are they being easily misled? Besides, Billy and Phyllis are desperate for a new venture. Their desperation could get the best of them. Why This Plan Could Crash and Burn Billy and Phyllis have teamed up in the past, and we know where it went. They've become two people who are guaranteed to crash and burn in Genoa City. Billy and Phyllis have very few successes under their belts. They haven't accomplished much, individually or together. It would be a first if they could prove Cane's innocence and get into business with him. Phyllis claims that she has a winning business idea. Meanwhile, Billy ditched his position at Abbott Communications and gave it to his girlfriend, Sally (Courtney Hope), who might find herself floundering. READ NEXT: Phyllis thinks she's a power player—Y&R fans think otherwise. But there's one problem with this plan. Billy and Phyllis don't trust each other. Plus, they're their own worst enemies. They suffer from impulsivity and delusions of grandeur. Phyllis should've learned her lesson about working with Billy before. Hopefully, she's just using him and not relying on him like the last time. If not, then they will likely crash and burn together because she will likely take him down with her. What are your thoughts on Phyllis and Billy teaming up? Do you think they'll be able to prove Cane's innocence? Or do you think it'll crash and burn quickly? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. Got a wild take on your favorite soap? Send it to amber@ and start our next buzz-worthy talk. Solve the daily Crossword
Al Arabiya
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
Book review: Following a vicious attack, a woman solves her own murder in Holly Jackson novel
After the shattering conclusion of Not Quite Dead Yet, author Holly Jackson addresses her readers this way: '…and breathe. Sorry. I know that was intense.' This is the first adult suspense novel by Jackson, the author of popular young-adult fiction including A Good Girls Guide to Murder, and it is emotionally wrenching from start to finish. The unforgettable protagonist is Jet Mason, a 27-year-old woman still living with her parents in Woodstock, Vermont. She's can't seem to get her life started – has never finished anything, including law school. 'I'll do it later,' she always says. 'I have plenty of time.' But she doesn't. Returning home after a Halloween party, she is attacked, her skull smashed with a hammer. When she wakes up in the hospital, she receives shocking news. Her surgeon was unable to remove a tiny bone fragment resting against a major blood vessel in her brain. If it remains there, it will cause a fatal brain aneurysm within seven days. If they try to remove it, they must act now, but she has only a remote chance of survival. Her doctor tells her that she must choose. Jet decides against surgery. With just seven days left, she is determined to finally finish something. Before she dies, she will solve her own murder. Leaving home to escape her mother's constant pleas to have the surgery, Jet teams up with Billy, a sweet young man who has loved her since they were children, and together they set out to unmask the killer. Jet never imagined that she had enemies, but before long, the police have arrested JJ, a former boyfriend who had never gotten over her. All but sure the police got it wrong, Jet persists, uncovering a series of family and small-town secrets that reveal an abundance of motives and suspects. The result is a fast-paced, intensely suspenseful race against time populated by an impressive collection of well-drawn characters. And in the end, the young woman who never finished anything emerges as a model of intelligence, courage, resilience, and decency.
