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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Princess Diana's Iconic Ski Suit Hits Auction Block
Amongst many things, Princess Diana of Wales was known as a style icon throughout her life in the public eye. Pieces like her wedding dress set trends for an entire generation of brides, as did many of her outfits up until her untimely and tragic death in 1997. One of these iconic outfits is none other than Princess Di's magenta nylon HEAD one-piece ski suit. She was photographed in the ski suit many times between 1985-1992 (how's that for a timeless kit??) on various ski trips. Now, the suit is up for auction by Julien's as part of a massive collection of the Princess' things provided by a variety of sources. The auction will officially go live on June 26, 2025, but the piece is already accepting bids. Julien's estimates that the suit will sell for between $30,000 and $50,000 and has a starting bid of $8, to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates. The suit itself is one of those incredible one-piece suits from the 80s, complete with an asymmetric zip closure and dolman sleeves that billow out and then taper at the forearms in true Princess Di style. 'HEAD' (presumably referring to the brand) is embroidered on the chest in white. Purchase of the kit also includes a copy of the Dressing Diana book, with photography by Tim Graham and words by Tasmin Blanchard. The royal family was known to take trips to Lech, Austria, which was reportedly Princess Diana's favorite ski area. She was photographed wearing the suit there in 1992. Princess Di is also known to have taken ski trips to Klosters, Switzerland and Vail, Colorado, and was apparently a very good legacy is also not all together surprising as one of high fashion and performance in skiing. In 2022, the brand released a legacy capsule collection with Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn that's initial launch included a one-piece that was a essentially black version of Princess Di's Diana's Iconic Ski Suit Hits Auction Block first appeared on Powder on May 22, 2025
Press and Journal
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
I review 5 Ellon pubs to find my favourite
The sun is beating down on Ellon when I set out to review five of the Aberdeenshire town's pubs and bars. Though Ellon is pretty small, there are a range of pubs to suit different tastes and occasions. Having grown up just 15 minutes away from Ellon, I've visited some of these venues before. But to give them each a fair judging, I visited these Ellon pubs on the same Saturday afternoon to review each on atmosphere, drinks offering and décor. Check out which pub or bar came out on top at the bottom of this article. My first stop was the New Inn Hotel. The hotel and restaurant has a door specifically for the bar entrance, which is handy. The bar interior is quite traditional. It's tidy and smart, and the menu includes a range of modern cocktails – right up my street. The service here is quick and friendly, and through the door I catch a glimpse of a beer garden area. Yes, please! The outside area is great, with white walls, wooden seating and plenty of tables, it is ideal. It's a lovely, big space, nicely decorated with fairy lights and fake ivy. There's a covered section if it's rainy – or just too sunny. And there are both hard and soft seats to choose from, the latter of which has heaters above so you can sit outside without freezing in the evening. There are friends catching up around me and families with young kids too. It's a welcoming and cheerful atmosphere. Not too lively, but not too quiet either. Address: 14 Market St, Ellon AB41 9JD The second bar I visit is a familiar site to anyone who has driven through Ellon. Situated right by the roundabout, the building's gleaming white façade is an iconic symbol of the town for me. The pub is a bit quiet and a little rough around the edges, but the service here is speedy and friendly. There are some lovely décor elements like a wall clock, what looks like a marble bar top and modern lights on the walls. There's a pool table, dart board and two fruit machines, and the TV here is showing Moto GP. There are some happy customers enjoying a chat with the staff while I sip on my Guinness 0.0%. Address: 1 Bridge St, Ellon AB41 9AA I have driven by this place thousands of times – if not more – and never stepped foot inside, so I was intrigued to enter The Bridge Bar in Ellon. There's no lime for the soda and lime I order, but blackcurrant works for me. There is a lively atmosphere here, with plenty of regulars happily chatting away with the bartender. It's the busiest place yet, so it is clearly a popular haunt for locals. There are two fruit machines here and a dart board as well, and the footie is on. The music on here includes The Safety Dance from Men Without Hats, and other 80s hits. Address: 12 Bridge St, Ellon AB41 9AA I sat across from this pub at the Ellon library as a child hundreds of times, but again, this was the first time I went inside. The first thing I spot is some Scottish beers on tap from Loch Lomond Brewery and Cromarty Brewing. There are cocktails on offer here too, from a snazzy Diageo's Draught Cocktail system that makes up drinks promptly. The bar interior is a cosy space with red walls and tartan carpets – even in the sunshine, it's packed. The beer garden, though, is too tempting for me to resist. I take a seat here, enjoying the view of the pretty cherry blossom trees that overlook the seating area. There are a variety of tables out here, and plenty of people are sat in the conservatory too. There's a covered area outside with barrels for tables. You still get the sun here but it would protect you from rain – and there's heaters overhead here too. There are a lot of locals and a lot of laughter here. The only thing negative from me is I'd have liked some music on outside, but maybe I'm being picky. Address: 23 Station Rd, Ellon AB41 9AE Last but not least, I visit Brewdog DogTap. It's too windy here to sit outside unfortunately, so I take a seat at a table near the bar. It's pretty quick service to get a drink here. The offering is plentiful, with other Scottish beers like Vault City represented on the menu, and several cocktails priced at £8.50 to choose from. The music is full of indie hits from the noughties and 2010s, including Tongue Tied by Grouplove and Kids by MGMT. The décor, as always, is up to scratch. That grunge meets elegant mix that BrewDog is known for: gnarled wooden tables, the industrial-looking roof with exposed pipes, meets shiny blue tiles, neon signs and foliage. The huge shark dangling from the ceiling deserves a mention too. A couple is seated at the same table as me which I don't love, but I appreciate this allows them to make the most of the space in busy times. I end up eating here too because who can resist BrewDog chicken wings? The wee shop is also pretty tempting, with t-shirts, tequila and more to peruse. Address: Unit Balmacassie Industrial Estate, Ellon AB41 8BX Having heard from some locals that many people think all Ellon has to offer is BrewDog, I was delighted to see that other Ellon pubs and bars are thriving too. All in all, the atmosphere throughout the day was great, and I'll be sure to visit Ellon again for a drink soon. Here are the Ellon pubs I visited ranked:
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jesy Nelson's turbulent pregnancy from worrying symptoms to emergency surgery
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has welcomed her twin daughters with partner Zion Foster, but it hasn't been an easy pregnancy with numerous challenges along the way to meeting their 'beautiful baby girls' Jesy Nelson has welcomed her 'healthy' twin baby girls with her partner Zion Foster, after spending the last 10 weeks in hospital ahead of their arrival. The proud parents, who have named their daughters Ocean and Story, have been on quite the journey to bringing their twins into the world, with Jesy's pregnancy filled with worrying scans and a rare condition. The former Little Mix star, 33, took to Instagram on Sunday, 18 May, to confirm she had given birth to her twin daughters earlier this week. In the post, the proud parents could be seen sweetly holding each of their daughters, who were born two months early. In the caption, Jesy wrote: "So… Our beautiful baby girls decided to come at 31 weeks plus 5 days. It all happened so quickly, but we are so blessed that they are here with us, healthy and fighting strong! We've never felt more in love. Everybody meet Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster. Born on 15.05.2025." As Jesy and Zion, 26, settle into parenthood, we've taken a look back at the singer's turbulent and emotional pregnancy journey, which she documented every step of the way... READ MORE: Jesy Nelson gives birth to tiny 'blessed' twins as she reveals their gender and unusual names Pregnancy news Jesy announced her pregnancy on January 12 and confirmed they were expecting twins in an Instagram post. The post included a photo of herself and Zion, with him cradling her baby bump while standing behind her. Alongside the photo, Jesy teased: "She's eating for 3 now." They were met with an outpouring of well wishes on the platform, and Jesy also told fans that in the early stages of her pregnancy, she was constantly vomiting. Rare condition On March 5, Jesy shared that she was at risk of losing one or both of her babies as she was pregnant with Mono/Di twins, short for Monochorionic Diamniotic (MCDA). This meant that while most twins have two placentas to feed off, her twins only had one, but were in their own amniotic sac. This rare condition "can lead to lots of complications", and Jesy also confirmed that she was pre-stage twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). According to the Twins Trust, TTTS is a "rare but life-threatening condition that affects 10 to 15 per cent of identical twins that share a placenta," and it "can have serious consequences". The expectant mum shared: "So we are having identical twins, which is so exciting, we're just like, we actually can't believe it. But unfortunately, there are complications that come with having identical having identical twins. "The type of twins we are having are called Mono/Di twins, and with that, so normally, most twins will have two placentas that they feed off of. But when you have Mono/Di twins, that means your twins live off one placenta, which can lead to lots of complications. "One of them being one baby might take all the nutrients, the other might, which is really awful to say, but could lead to both babies dying and at the moment, I am currently pre stage TTTS, which is twin to twin transfusion, and I'm being monitored very closely." 'Best chance of surviving' A few days later, on March 8, Jesy and Zion took to Instagram to share an update and revaled that they were at hospital waiting for a procedure to give their unborn children "the best chance of surviving". In the video, an emotional Jesy explained: "So, we are just giving you an update on our situation. So I've been feeling a bit poorly like the past few days. Been having a few of the symptoms that I need to watch out for - which is like my belly tightening, struggle breathing. So today we came into the hospital to just have a check-up basically. Just in case. And unfortunately the symptoms have got worse so we now have to have ... they have to perform the procedure, which is obviously not what we wanted to happen." "But it's necessary because it's gonna give our babies like the best chance of surviving. So yeah, we're just waiting to go in. And we're just hoping and praying for the best really. I feel gutted. I feel absolutely gutted because I really was hoping that we wouldn't even be in this position." Jesy then burst into tears as her partner Zion was seen reassuring her, before saying: "They're doing it to give us the best chance. Our babies the best chance." Jesy added: "Yeah, like that's why they do this procedure. So that it literally gives you the best chance of your baby surviving but it's obviously just really scary cause there's so many things that can happen." Emergency surgery In an update on Mother's Day (30 March), Jesy told fans that she had some "amazing news" after the procedure was a success. She explained that they were still in hospital as she recovered, before confirming: "The TTTS has cleared up, the operation was a success which is just absolutely incredible. We are so, so, lucky to have the most amazing doctors. Basically, the situation that we're in now is my cervix is very, very, short, so I can't leave the hospital because my waters could break at any point and I'm still very, very, early." She added: "So yeah, I can't leave the hospital until I'm a certain amount of weeks. Every week we're praying that the babies stay in my belly but yeah, we are just so grateful that they are still here and they're still growing strong and we're just so grateful." Hospitalised for 10 weeks The former Little Mix star remained hospitalised for 10 weeks due to her high-risk pregnancy, but thankfully, since the operation, her pregnancy remained positive. Despite being in hospital, she continued to share updates with fans and even asked for advice on what colour to dye her hair and revealed details of a little pamper session she had while waiting for her twins to arrive. Despite the difficulty in staying in hospital for such a lengthy period of time, Zion sweetly said that it had brought him and Jesy closer together. "The same four walls are driving us a bit crazy," he admitted at the time. "We've literally grown to understand each other on a deeper level. And I think we really understand how much we actually care about each other. "I think it's at these times when you really, really know what love you have and what your relationship means. And I think for me and Jess, this has just taken it to a whole other level of us knowing we are literally made for each other." 'They're so brave' On May 4, Jesy shared a series of black and white photos cradling her bump, holding new scans of her twins and lovingly lying on the bed with Zion. She captioned the post: "Muma Nelson and Papa Foster", adding a heart emoji. Speaking in the only interview during her pregnancy, Zion had said of the twins: "They're giving us so much hope they're going to come out healthy. Jesy and the twins have come through so much. There were so many times in this pregnancy we didn't think we'd get to where we are now. "Their strength has been unmatched. We literally feel like we know them already just because of how much they've overcome. Their characters are so strong. They're so brave."
Times
17-05-2025
- Science
- Times
Teaser 3268
W-hoops! The PE game W-hoops! involves throwing inflexible hoops to hook onto a W-shaped frame. The torus-shaped hoops all have the same cross-section but different diameters and fit snugly, in contact, into a storage box. The illustration (not to scale) shows side- and top-views with three hoops, but the box actually contains the maximum possible number of hoops, allowing for a hole at the centre. The internal width of the box is a multiple of its internal depth. Di preferred maths to PE and after her throws she calculated, using 22/7 for pi, that the total volume of the hoops was over 60 per cent of the internal volume of their box. Knowing this would overstate the value, she then used 3.14 for pi and
Scoop
13-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
New Course To Meet EWRB Requirements
Press Release – SCGNZ E-tec will initially offer the block course from its East Tamaki campus in Auckland, with Christchurch following later in the year. Depending on demand, other centres around New Zealand may also be included. Electrical training provider Skills Group is offering a new suite of micro-credential courses in solar energy systems designed to help electricians meet the Electrical Workers Registration Board's (EWRB) new registration requirements which come into force from 1 September 2025. The new registration requirements are in response to unique safety risks in particular working environments, including mains parallel generation systems such as grid-connected Solar PV and battery systems. Starting this May, E-Tec which is part of Skills Group will offer three NZQA-registered micro-credentials covering the design and installation of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems, grid-connected battery storage systems, and stand-alone power systems. Director Trades School Di Lithgow says E-tec is licencing training resources from Global Sustainable Energy Solutions International (GSES) an Australian-based specialist in renewable energy training and consultancy. 'Modified for the New Zealand market and regularly updated, these courses are endorsed by the Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) – a mark of quality that will give graduates a competitive edge in the marketplace.' Di says EWRB has confirmed that from 1 September Solar PV and Battery Storage Systems micro-credentials are now required for gaining a Mains Parallel Generation Systems licence endorsement. 'Each micro-credential involves self-paced online learning with tutor support, along with a three-day block course at one of Skills Group's specialist trades training facilities. This will help keep to a minimum time spent away from work training.' E-tec will initially offer the block course from its East Tamaki campus in Auckland, with Christchurch following later in the year. Depending on demand, other centres around New Zealand may also be included. 'An October 2024 report jointly produced by Master Electricians and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) entitled 'Exploring residential energy technology with plumbers and electricians' identified that appetite for training is highest for solar.' In October 2022, Electricity Authority data showed that 43,641 solar systems have been installed across New Zealand. 'While uptake of solar systems in New Zealand has been slow to date, there is potential for greater utilisation as technology costs decrease, particularly at the grid-scale and on commercial building rooftops,' Di says. Furthermore, the International Energy Agency says about three percent of New Zealand homes have solar connections. 'While that level is low, Consumer NZ head of Powerswitch Paul Fuge has said that New Zealand has the same solar potential as Victoria, Australia, where 25 percent of residential properties have solar systems installed.'
