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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island star says ‘see you on All Stars' to Harry and predicts he'll ‘hit up Helena' on the outside
Harry has already begun discussing Helena after leaving the villa next move? Love Island star says 'see you on All Stars' to Harry and predicts he'll 'hit up Helena' on the outside A LOVE Islander has already predicted one star from this year's cast will be signed up for All Stars and even make the moves on one of his co-stars. Former Islander, Olivia Hawkins, who has taken part in the show twice, has revealed that she does not see Harry and Shakira lasting on the outside - despite coming in second place. Advertisement 6 Former Islander Olivia Hawkins has revealed her predictions for show runner-up Harry Credit: ©Nic Serpell-Rand 2024 6 She thinks he will be quick to rekindle with Helena as well as signing up to All Stars Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Harry came second in the final alongside Shakira Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Instead, the fiery TV bombshell has shared her thought that he will make it onto the third series of All Stars in January instead. Speaking to The Sun via Mecca Bingo following the show's final, Liv said: "Harry's lucky that he's in a couple with Shakira; she's carried him to the final. "It's annoying, but as a character, I still love him. I still predict we'll see Harry on All Stars in January. 'I don't think they'll last as a couple, but they'll stay good friends." Advertisement In a cheeky comment, Liv then added: "He'll probably hit up Helena again when he's out.' Olivia first appeared on series nine of Love Island in January 2023. She returned two years later for the second All Stars edition of the programme but failed to find love once again. Now, she is hoping to find a connection on E4's Celebs Go Dating. Advertisement In last night's Love Island final, Harry finished in second place alongside Shakira. They came second to Toni and Cach despite only growing close once again over the past week after Harry put a stop to his connection with Helena. Watch as Love Island winner Toni takes final swipe at villa ex Harrison before winning £50k However, within hours of leaving the villa, he was already discussing his former villa partner and expressed a desire to keep close with her. Speaking on The Morning After, the star said: "I think we were great friends and before she left, she said to me we can still be friends, which is a great thing for me." Advertisement Harry then continued: "It wasn't, like, there [with Helena]. "I think you feel it and I really tried to work on it and try to do the right things but this [with Shakira] was just so natural." 6 Liv has appeared on Love Island twice Credit: Rex 6 She thinks Harry could follow in her footsteps Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement In a very telling moment, Shakira then agreed with show host Amy Hart that Harry was likely influenced by his best mate Dejon to date Helena so that he was going out with someone in Meg's friendship group. The villa girls were famously divided this year and Shakira agreed with Amy's statement that Dejon didn't want Harry to date outside of their little group. Amy also pointed out how Dejon encouraged Harrison to get with Lauren as opposed to Toni, again to keep it in the same circle. In response, Harry said: "Yes, there is some truth to that. Advertisement "D would naturally want that. As a four [Dejon, Harry, Meg, Helena], we all got on really well. "But I would say it was across the villa - everyone kinda saw me and Helena, apart from Toni and Yas. "Everyone was rooting for us." 6 She is due to appear on the next series of Celebs Go Dating Credit: ©Nic Serpell-Rand 2024
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island star says ‘see you on All Stars' to Harry and predicts he'll ‘hit up Helena' on the outside
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LOVE Islander has already predicted one star from this year's cast will be signed up for All Stars and even make the moves on one of his co-stars. Former Islander, Olivia Hawkins, who has taken part in the show twice, has revealed that she does not see Harry and Shakira lasting on the outside - despite coming in second place. 6 Former Islander Olivia Hawkins has revealed her predictions for show runner-up Harry Credit: ©Nic Serpell-Rand 2024 6 She thinks he will be quick to rekindle with Helena as well as signing up to All Stars Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Harry came second in the final alongside Shakira Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Instead, the fiery TV bombshell has shared her thought that he will make it onto the third series of All Stars in January instead. Speaking to The Sun via Mecca Bingo following the show's final, Liv said: "Harry's lucky that he's in a couple with Shakira; she's carried him to the final. "It's annoying, but as a character, I still love him. I still predict we'll see Harry on All Stars in January. 'I don't think they'll last as a couple, but they'll stay good friends." In a cheeky comment, Liv then added: "He'll probably hit up Helena again when he's out.' Olivia first appeared on series nine of Love Island in January 2023. She returned two years later for the second All Stars edition of the programme but failed to find love once again. Now, she is hoping to find a connection on E4's Celebs Go Dating. In last night's Love Island final, Harry finished in second place alongside Shakira. They came second to Toni and Cach despite only growing close once again over the past week after Harry put a stop to his connection with Helena. Watch as Love Island winner Toni takes final swipe at villa ex Harrison before winning £50k However, within hours of leaving the villa, he was already discussing his former villa partner and expressed a desire to keep close with her. Speaking on The Morning After, the star said: "I think we were great friends and before she left, she said to me we can still be friends, which is a great thing for me." Harry then continued: "It wasn't, like, there [with Helena]. "I think you feel it and I really tried to work on it and try to do the right things but this [with Shakira] was just so natural." 6 Liv has appeared on Love Island twice Credit: Rex 6 She thinks Harry could follow in her footsteps Credit: Shutterstock Editorial In a very telling moment, Shakira then agreed with show host Amy Hart that Harry was likely influenced by his best mate Dejon to date Helena so that he was going out with someone in Meg's friendship group. The villa girls were famously divided this year and Shakira agreed with Amy's statement that Dejon didn't want Harry to date outside of their little group. Amy also pointed out how Dejon encouraged Harrison to get with Lauren as opposed to Toni, again to keep it in the same circle. In response, Harry said: "Yes, there is some truth to that. "D would naturally want that. As a four [Dejon, Harry, Meg, Helena], we all got on really well. "But I would say it was across the villa - everyone kinda saw me and Helena, apart from Toni and Yas. "Everyone was rooting for us."
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Meet the FTSE stock quietly thrashing Rolls-Royce shares in 2025!
Few FTSE stocks have outperformed Rolls-Royce shares so far this year. As I type, the engineering titan has delivered a 66% gain to anyone who got involved as markets opened back up in January. However, this return pales in comparison to what holders of a certain under-the-radar company have earned. Incredible performance Stop a stranger and ask whether they've heard of Rank Group (LSE: RNK) and they'll probably give a blank expression. But they may be more familiar with some of its brands, such as Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos, even if they've never used them. Now, I'll be the first to admit that this space doesn't get my pulse racing. Even so, I'm sure existing holders will be very happen at the recent price movement. Shares in Rank Group currently stand 91% higher than where they started 2025. The gain's even greater when tracked over the last 12 months (127%). To make things even more interesting, most of this uplift has only come in the last couple of months. Strong tailwinds At least some of this magnificent momentum's down to improved trading. In its most recent update, the firm said that like-for-like net gaming revenue had grown by 11% (to around £795m) in the 12 months to the end of June. This was in spite of 'significant cost and regulatory headwinds' seen since the start of the final quarter. As a result, management expects underlying operating profit to come in ahead of expectations. The outlook's encouraging too, thanks to land-based casino reforms coming into effect last week (22 July). In a nutshell, these are being introduced to help modernise physical sites, allowing them to complete with online-only platforms. Changes include allowing smaller casinos to operate more gaming machines per gaming table. Sports betting will also be permitted. Long-term investors have suffered Of course, there are still risks that come from being a mostly physical (rather than digital) business. Energy costs remain high and the company must also cope with rising wage bills. Separately, it's worth noting that Rank shares have performed poorly over a longer timeline. Those who invested five years ago would have seen their capital grow just 12% in value. Meanwhile, Rolls-Royce shares are up nearly…1000%! To make matters worse, the £750m-cap company stopped distributing cash to holders in wake of the pandemic. These were only reinstated in FY24. Even today, the forecast dividend yield stands at just 1.4%. Granted, this is more than over at the FTSE 100 juggernaut. And then there's the question of fair value. The shares now change hands at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18. This is significantly lower than Rolls-Royce whose P/E of 41 has arguably got a little silly. However, they're rather dear relative to other stocks in the Consumer Cyclicals space, suggesting a fair bit of good news is already priced in. One for the watchlist Taking all of the above into account, I'm tempted to add Rank Group to my portfolio today. But I would like to read its next set of results — due mid-August — before making a decision. Regardless, this example shows that smaller-cap stocks have the potential to outperform our biggest and most popular businesses, especially if they're snapped up when out of favour. The post Meet the FTSE stock quietly thrashing Rolls-Royce shares in 2025! appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. More reading 5 Stocks For Trying To Build Wealth After 50 One Top Growth Stock from the Motley Fool Paul Summers has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Rolls-Royce Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Motley Fool UK 2025
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Urgent works green-lit for 'at-risk' former cinema
Work is to begin on essential repairs to a Grade II listed former cinema and bingo hall built in Art Deco style. Rotherham Council has awarded a contractor £451,000 to carry out repairs to the town centre's former Mecca Bingo building, which opened as the Regal Cinema in 1934. It has stood empty since Mecca Bingo closed during the Covid pandemic, but a council report said doing nothing was "not an option" given the state of the building and the council's legal responsibilities as its owner. A council report said: "Enabling works are required within the building to ensure that the building remains safe, secure and compliant while a review of future use is undertaken." Council officials confirmed F Parkinson Ltd had a contract to carry out urgent works to make the building safe, secure and legally compliant, while further feasibility studies into its long-term use were carried out. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the building has been at the centre of debate over redevelopment, with previous plans to demolish it for flats sparking public outcry. A previous planning application to demolish the cinema and replace it with 45 apartments and retail units was met with strong resistance and halted after campaigners succeeded in securing Grade II listed status for the building. Richard Gray of the Cinema Theatre Association, which led the listing bid, said it was "a major part of Rotherham's heritage" and praised its Art Deco design and history. The former cinema, which once seated 1,850 people, has seen several changes over the decades. According to Historic England, the cinema closed in September 1983 and remained empty until May 1989 when it reopened as Ritz Bingo. From 2004 it was operated by Mecca and then put up for sale by auction in February 2020 but failed to sell. The council acquired the building in late 2022 through its regeneration arm, Rotherham Investment and Development Office. Last year the former cinema on Corporation Street was added to the council's at-risk register in fair (Category C) condition. While no firm decision has been made on the building's future, the enabling works are intended to keep options open for possible reuse. No timeline has been given for when a final decision would be made about the building's long-term future. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Cinema among 'at-risk' sites, says council Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Urgent works green-lit for 'at-risk' former cinema in Rotherham
Work is to begin on essential repairs to a Grade II listed former cinema and bingo hall built in Art Deco Council has awarded a contractor £451,000 to carry out repairs to the town centre's former Mecca Bingo building, which opened as the Regal Cinema in has stood empty since Mecca Bingo closed during the Covid pandemic, but a council report said doing nothing was "not an option" given the state of the building and the council's legal responsibilities as its owner.A council report said: "Enabling works are required within the building to ensure that the building remains safe, secure and compliant while a review of future use is undertaken." Council officials confirmed F Parkinson Ltd had a contract to carry out urgent works to make the building safe, secure and legally compliant, while further feasibility studies into its long-term use were carried to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the building has been at the centre of debate over redevelopment, with previous plans to demolish it for flats sparking public outcry.A previous planning application to demolish the cinema and replace it with 45 apartments and retail units was met with strong resistance and halted after campaigners succeeded in securing Grade II listed status for the Gray of the Cinema Theatre Association, which led the listing bid, said it was "a major part of Rotherham's heritage" and praised its Art Deco design and former cinema, which once seated 1,850 people, has seen several changes over the to Historic England, the cinema closed in September 1983 and remained empty until May 1989 when it reopened as Ritz 2004 it was operated by Mecca and then put up for sale by auction in February 2020 but failed to council acquired the building in late 2022 through its regeneration arm, Rotherham Investment and Development year the former cinema on Corporation Street was added to the council's at-risk register in fair (Category C) no firm decision has been made on the building's future, the enabling works are intended to keep options open for possible timeline has been given for when a final decision would be made about the building's long-term future. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
