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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island's Nicole looks completely different as she poses in barely there swimsuit in Ibiza
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island's Nicole Samuel looked completely different as she showed off her new body in a barely there swimsuit in Ibiza. The former Islander, 24, has recently been working hard in the gym and has been keeping fans up-to-date with her incredible transformation. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Love Island's Nicole Samuel showed off her body transform Credit: Instagram 5 The daring swimsuit left very little to the imagination. Credit: Instagram 5 Nicole has been putting in the work at the gym to achieve her stunning figure Credit: Instagram 5 Nicole looks very different to how she did on Love Island last year Credit: Rex Now Love Island star Nicole - who found fame in the villa last year - was keen to reveal the results of her hard work with some sizzling new snaps. The reality star looked stunning while posing in a very daring swimsuit, that left very little to the imagination. The sexy one-piece showed off her peachy bum, and was cutout at the front to reveal her cleavage and toned tum. It rode up to her hips and showed off her lithe legs. In true Love Island star form, Nicole's pics were taken at the famous Ocean Beach club in Ibiza, which is owned by Wayne Lineker. There she was seen posing in her tiny swimsuit, as well as enjoying drinks in the sun with her bikini-clad friends. Ocean Beach is a mecca for former Islanders, and sees them flock there every year for VIP treatment. Nicole posted her sexy pics on Instagram and captioned them with: "Guess where I am?" Fans were seriously impressed with her body overhaul and rushed to the compliment her on her new look. One wrote: "You look unreal! What's your secret?!!" Shock Love Island feud revealed as villa stars take sides after Nicole and Ciaran's split - and post VERY shady video slamming her Another said: "Un real, if I ever look anywhere close to how perfect you look right now, I'll be winning!!!!" This one said: "Wow! You look stunning!" BECOMING A LOVE ISLAND STAR Nicole shot to fame on Love Island last summer and left the villa with Ciaran Davies. Despite appearing to be one of the strongest couples of the series, they left fans stunned when they split in December. 5 Nicole split from Love Island boyfriend Ciaran in December Credit: Shutterstock A rep for the pair told The Sun at the time: 'Over the last couple of days Nicole and Ciaran have made the mutual decision to part ways. 'They have left the relationship on amicable terms, and will remain good friends going forward.' Nicole later revealed she was approached by All Stars to return to the villa - but confessed she was still getting over the break-up. She told the Daily Mail: "I got asked to do it [All Stars] this year, but it is too soon. "We announced the breakup on the Monday and the next day they were in contact, so it was too soon, I need time to heal. "I'm not rushing from one thing to another boy. Mentally and physically I couldn't do it. I'm still processing the breakup. "It's mad watching the people who were in there with me, that was us six months ago. I miss it but it is mad. I'm rooting for season 11 and Elma, she's my girl."
Sky News
6 days ago
- Business
- Sky News
Money Problem: We win reader a refund for 'complete failure' event after company refused to budge
Reader Ciaran sent in this Money Problem after paying nearly £55 for an event he was forced to leave halfway through... I purchased two tickets (costing £54.40) from FeverUp for a live jury experience in Manchester. Unfortunately the event was a complete failure due to technical issues that made the interactive element impossible. The WiFi at the venue wasn't strong enough to support the voting system. This meant the core experience, audience participation - simply didn't happen. The atmosphere quickly soured, with many audience members visibly frustrated. I left halfway through. When I contacted FeverUp, they denied me a refund or compensation, and said their terms and conditions said no refunds. Monzo also refused to raise a chargeback. It's so frustrating when an event doesn't go to plan, and it can be easy to think if a company has terms and conditions that state "no refunds" that is it. Like with most consumer disputes, the first place to start is the Consumer Rights Act (CRA) - this doesn't just apply to goods, but also services - and, crucially, this law supersedes any company policy. Section 49 of the CRA states that services must be performed with "reasonable care and skill", while the 2024 version of the act builds on this by saying any adverse factors that may restrict the consumer's enjoyment (such as restricted views - or in this case, issues with the sound system) must be disclosed at the point of purchase. The act also allows consumers to claim a refund if the event is not as described or of a satisfactory quality. Issues with the WiFi system, as you rightly pointed out when we talked, are foreseeable. Now it wasn't FeverUp's fault that issues arose - that was with the venue. But your contract was with FeverUp as you bought the tickets from them, so it is their responsibility to ensure that what they sold you complies with the act. Unfortunately, in this case, it did not. I contacted FeverUp, outlining all of the above, and asking them if they wished to reconsider their "no refunds" stance. Less than two hours later, they had issued you with an apology, a full refund and two complimentary tickets to another FeverUp experience in Manchester. This was resolved relatively quickly, but anyone who finds themselves in this situation should check the Consumer Rights Act. What you are entitled to can be summarised by my favourite mnemonic (thanks to the team at MoneySavingExpert for this one)... SAD FART. Items, goods and services should be... S atisfactory quality A s D escribed F it for purpose A nd last a R easonable length of T ime Remember, this takes precedence over any terms and conditions a company may try and cite. When it comes to complaining, detail is key - tell the company "according to the Consumer Rights Act..." and cite the relevant section if you can. This will show them you know your rights and are not going to be fobbed off. This feature is not intended as financial advice - the aim is to give an overview of the things you should think about. Submit your dilemma or consumer dispute via:
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Travelling through Dubai airport? Soon, check in your luggage from anywhere in UAE
You could soon be checking in your baggage from anywhere in the city to travel from Dubai Airport (DXB). That is because DXB wants to make sure that at least 25 per cent of luggage is checked in from outside the airport facility. 'We handled 24 million bags this quarter, so we're going to exceed 100 million bags in Dubai this year,' said Ciaran O'Sullivan, DVP Airline Services UAE Airport Operations at Dnata. 'If we could have 20 per cent of them, that is one in five bags, to be checked in off-site here in Dubai, the impact on customer service experience at the airport would be tenfold.' Ciaran was speaking during a panel discussion at The Airport Show, which began in Dubai on Tuesday. He added that the airport was hoping to scale their partnership with the company Dubz — which allows travellers to check in and receive their boarding pass from a home or a hotel — to achieve this. 'They satisfy thousands of customers a year but we need to get scale so that we can bring the unit price down,' he said. 'By working with the RTA, the metro system, Dubai Airport, holiday companies, hotels and the masses, we can do a lot.' Launched in 2016, Dubz provides a baggage collection and delivery service that can be booked online at any time. After being selected the winner of an aviation and travel incubator program co-founded by the Emirates Group, GE, and Dubai Tourism, the company was acquired by Dnata. Passenger perception According to John Dyett, Vice President of Baggage Service Delivery at DXB, ensuring proper handling of baggage is of utmost importance for the airport. 'Baggage handling often defines a passenger's perception of an airport,' he said. 'We need to think what steps can airports take to minimise mishandling while enhancing speed and predictability?' He added that the airport handles approximately 250,000 bags every day, going up to 300,000 on busy days in the first quarter of this year. Several airports in the world have been using AI to ensure timely delivery of baggage, Dr Heba Kurdi, research affiliate of Artificial Intelligence at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), added. 'There are already some airports who are utilising semi-smart sorting systems for their baggage,' she said. 'We also have AI-powered simulation and digital twins that help airports to do and test operations before, like having them in real-life scenarios.' Another expert at the event, Amel Chadli, president of Gulf Countries, Schneider Electric, called the vision of Dubai Airport 'forward thinking' and something that will improve the experience of passengers. 'Dubai Airport's push for off-terminal baggage check-in is a forward-thinking move that can ease terminal congestion, boost operational efficiency, and elevate the passenger journey,' she said. 'Across the international airports we support, we've seen that smart automation, energy-efficient systems, and advanced distribution management are key to streamlining ground handling and enabling a seamless travel experience."
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island star gets tattoo tribute to villa girlfriend removed five months after bitter split
He had a tattoo tribute to an ex-girlfriend from before Love Island, too FRESH START Love Island star gets tattoo tribute to villa girlfriend removed five months after bitter split LOVE Island star Ciaran Davies has covered up his secret tattoo tribute to his ex-girlfriend Nicole Samuel five months after their split. The Welsh lovebirds went their separate way in December, six months after striking up a romance in the villa. Advertisement 4 Ciaran Davies has had a new tattoo on his leg Credit: instagram/@ciarandaviesss 4 He split from ex Nicole Samuel in December Credit: CLICK FOR BooHoo It's believed they got matching tattoos on their lower legs on a holiday in Turkey, though the pair never publicly showed them off. Yesterday Ciaran recorded himself in Nu Tatu, Neath, having work done to his right leg and fans were convinced it was an edit to his Nicole tribute. One person wrote on Reddit: "Ciaran finally getting his 'Nicole' tattoo covered.. I can't believe they did that lol oh to be young and so dumb." Another said: "Yes they got each others names in Turkey, unclear if she still has Ciaran's but as a few months ago she still did. same spot on her leg." Advertisement A third wrote: "They were so silly for the tattoos [crying emojis] happy for him he's got it covered now!" The former couple released a joint statement when they split insisting things were amicable. A rep for the pair said at the time: "Over the last couple of days Nicole and Ciaran have made the mutual decision to part ways. "They have left the relationship on amicable terms, and will remain good friends going forward." Advertisement However, Nicole quickly unfollowed Ciaran and deleted pictures of them together on Instagram. While he shared a quote on TikTok that said: "The truth always comes out in the end, no matter how hard anyone tries to hide it or stop it. Love Island fans convinced winners Nicole and Ciaran have split after awkward video "Lies are just a temporary delay to the inevitable." Prior to entering the villa, Ciaran was in a relationship with Evie-May Bishop and he showed his affection for her by getting her name inked onto his body. Advertisement At the time a source said: "Ciaran and Evie were together for under a year in 2022 - after he briefly dated a 42 year old. "They met each other's families and went on a luxury holiday to Rhodes, as well as race days together. "Unfortunately, they split because of the distance. It was just so hard for them to maintain a relationship. "She's a student who lives in Gloucester and works with horses at the weekend and he's a surveyor in the week, with rugby practice most weekends." Advertisement 4 The pair hit it off immediately in last summer's villa Credit: Rex
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island star gets tattoo tribute to villa girlfriend removed five months after bitter split
LOVE Island star Ciaran Davies has covered up his secret tattoo tribute to his ex-girlfriend Nicole Samuel five months after their split. The Welsh 4 Ciaran Davies has had a new tattoo on his leg Credit: instagram/@ciarandaviesss 4 He split from ex Nicole Samuel in December Credit: CLICK FOR BooHoo It's believed they got matching tattoos on their lower legs on a holiday in Turkey , though the pair never publicly showed them off. Yesterday Ciaran recorded himself in Nu Tatu, Neath, having work done to his right leg and fans were convinced it was an edit to his Nicole tribute. One person wrote on Reddit: "Ciaran finally getting his 'Nicole' tattoo covered.. I can't believe they did that lol oh to be young and so dumb." Another said: "Yes they got each others names in Turkey , unclear if she still has Ciaran's but as a few months ago she still did. same spot on her leg." READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND A third wrote: "They were so silly for the tattoos [crying emojis] happy for him he's got it covered now!" The former couple released a joint statement when they split insisting things were amicable. A rep for the pair said at the time: "Over the last couple of days Nicole and Ciaran have made the mutual decision to part ways. "They have left the relationship on amicable terms, and will remain good friends going forward." Most read in News TV However, Nicole quickly unfollowed Ciaran and deleted pictures of them together on Instagram . While he Love Island fans convinced winners Nicole and Ciaran have split after awkward video "Lies are just a temporary delay to the inevitable." Prior to entering the villa, At the time a source said: "Ciaran and Evie were together for under a year in 2022 - after he briefly dated a 42 year old. "They met each other's families and went on a luxury holiday to Rhodes, as well as race days together. "Unfortunately, they split because of the distance. It was just so hard for them to maintain a relationship. "She's a student who lives in Gloucester and works with horses at the weekend and he's a surveyor in the week, with rugby practice most weekends." 4 The pair hit it off immediately in last summer's villa Credit: Rex 4 Ciaran had a tattoo tribute to another ex, too Credit: TIKTOK
