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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Patsy Palmer and Michelle Collins lead the glamour as stars turn out for Soap Awards 2025 red carpet
They lead the stars turning heads at the glitzy bash tonight leading ladies Patsy Palmer and Michelle Collins lead the glamour as stars turn out for Soap Awards 2025 red carpet Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PATSY Palmer and Michelle Collins lead the glamour as a host of stars turned out for the Soap Awards 2025 red carpet. Posing for photographers at London's Hackney Empire, EastEnders legend Patsy, 53, looked incredible in a bold blue crop top and trouser co-ord, which she teamed up with a matching blazer. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Patsy Palmer lead the glamour at the Soap Awards 2025 red carpet Credit: Getty 3 Michelle Collins and Adam Woodyatt attended together Credit: PA 3 Jamie Winstone flashed her legs in a turquoise minidress Credit: Getty Her co-star Michelle Collins, 63, put on a classy display in a classic black gown, which she teamed up with a leather handbag. She attended the event with Adam Woodyatt. Jamie Winstone, meanwhile, flashed her legs in a turquoise minidress featuring gold embellishments. For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online, where we will bring you live updates as soon as they happen, before anyone else.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Indian teacher held for dislocating student's finger in Maldives released
An Indian teacher who was arrested for allegedly twisting and dislocating an 11-year-old student's finger in the Maldives has reportedly been released, PTI news agency reported on Friday, citing local media reports. The incident took place on May 26 at a school on Kandoodhoo island of Thaa Atoll, and the teacher, who was not identified, was arrested the next day. Local media Mihaaru News reported that the incident took place when the student hit the teacher on the back with a water bottle during class. "When the bottle hit him, he turned around and grabbed the student's finger. That's what happened," the report quoted an education ministry official as saying. The student's father informed Sun Online that the teacher twisted his son's finger, causing a dislocation. He also neglected to pay any attention to the student. The father claimed that the teacher did not notify any relevant school authorities and that he found out about his son's injury from the class teacher, who reached out shortly after the incident, as the boy was crying from intense pain. The boy was reportedly treated at Kandoodhoo Health Centre and later transferred to Thaa Atoll Hospital in Veymandoo for further treatment. The police said the teacher was released after being remanded in custody for 24 hours. 'He was released from custody after taking the necessary documents. He was not taken to court. He was freed because he was cooperating,' the police said, according to PTI.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Tesco shoppers fuming as popular wine strength is lowered AGAIN but price stays the same
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR wine sold for under a fiver in Tesco has been reduced in strength - following an industry trend to make British alcohol weaker. Sundown Beach White Zinfandel, made in the US, was 10.5 per cent two years ago, but fell to 8.5 per cent last year, and has now hit 8 per cent. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Tesco's Sundown Beach White Zinfandel wine is a rosé fan favourite Credit: Tesco The £4.50 sweet rosé has long been a favourite with fans of budget bevvies, but for some the change has come as a disappointment. One said in the reviews: 'Just ordered some of this and disappointed to note it's gone from 10% to 8.5% wish I'd checked before ordering.' Tesco has not confirmed the reason for the change, but a likely factor is recent changes to UK booze duty, which means stronger wines are charged at a higher rate of tax. Two years ago, duty on a bottle of wine at 10.5 per cent was £2.23, the same as it would have been for an 8 per cent bottle. Now, after a far-reaching tax reform introduced in February, duty on an 8 per cent standard (75cl) bottle of wine is £1.54, but £2.33 for a 10.5 per cent bottle. It's the reason many wines and beers have been lowered in strength in the past year, to avoid unnecessary price hikes and dents in profit. Sundown Beach is only sold in Tesco, and is imported by the retailer's Ireland division. In November Sun Online reported how Taparoo Valley Australian Shiraz, also sold by Tesco, had fallen from 14 per cent in July 2022 to 11 per cent, although the price remained the same at £4.15. Another Tesco wine, Caparelli Italian Rose Blush 75Cl, fell from 12 per cent to 11 per cent, with the price increasing from £4.29 to £5.50 in two years. Tesco Green Ginger Wine went from 15 per cent in 2022 to 11.5 per cent. Why are so many pubs and bars closing? Many brands of beer have seen similar changes, including Heineken's Sol beer brand, down to 3.4 per cent ABV from 4.2 per cent, and John Smith's Extra Smooth from 3.6 per cent to 3.4 per cent. Tesco said: 'We work with our suppliers to ensure that our own-brand wines offer great taste and value for our customers.' Dr Katherine Severi, chief executive of the Institute of Alcohol Studies, said the government was trying to limit how much alcohol people are drinking. She said: 'Wine consumption in the UK has changed significantly over the years. 'We used to mainly drink European wines, which are typically lower in strength. But since the 1990s, there's been a big rise in New World wines from hotter regions like South America and Australia, which tend to be stronger. 'So if producers are now lowering the strength of their wines, it's partly a return to earlier norms. 'This shift is likely driven by the UK government's decision to tax wine based on its alcohol content (ABV) rather than just volume. 'This brought wine and cider in line with how beer and spirits are taxed, and was designed to give producers a financial incentive to create lower-strength products. 'One of the goals is to help reduce overall alcohol consumption and related harm.' She added alcohol deaths are at record highs, and more action is needed. How to save money buying alcohol Alcohol can be pricey if you're planning a party or hosting an event but there are ways to cut costs. It's always important to drink responsibly, here, Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements share some tips on getting booze for the best price. Stocking up can mean big savings on drinks, especially if you want to buy wine or fizz. The big supermarkets regularly offer discounts of 25% when you buy six or more bottles of wine. The promotions typically run in the lead up to occasions such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and Easter. If you know you are going to need booze later in the year, it can be worth acting when you see offers. Before buying your preferred drink make sure you shop around to find the best price – you can use a comparison site such as or Don't forget that loyalty cards can unlock better savings so make sure you factor that in too. If you like your plonk, wine clubs can also be a good way to save money and try new varieties. You'll usually have to pay a membership fee in return for cheaper price so work out if you will be buying enough to make the one off cost worthwhile. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
