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The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi is selling a £7.99 budget sandpit for your garden that adds fun and a touch of colour to your outdoor space
PARENTS are flocking to Aldi to get their hands on a multipurpose sandpit for just £7.99. The toy doubles up as a paddling pool to help keep your little ones entertained for hours this summer. 3 The shell-shaped pit comes in a bright blue or pink, helping to add a splash of colour to your garden. One savvy shopper shared a snap of the pools in their local Aldi, urging others to pop by and make the most of the bargain. Plenty of users on the Baby Deals UK page tagged friends in the post. "I paid £12 yesterday in Asda, so here goes, but I'll be going to Aldi to see if there's any left," one wrote. Another helpfully pointed out that Home Bargains were also selling their own version for just £4.99. Remember, it's always best to phone ahead to your local store to make sure it has stock in. Aldi has a helpful store checker on its website, or you can use the app, to find your nearest and check ahead to save yourself a wasted trip. Another Aldi buy that is guaranteed hours of play time is the store's Waterfall Beach Table - which also comes in the choice of blue or pink. It contains a total of 27 pieces and shoppers have been impressed by the bargain price tag of £22.99. One mum shared a photo of the toy on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook and others rushed to share their thoughts. "Just got this today, would recommend," one wrote. "It's bigger than I thought it would be and I have quite a tall 18 month old." "It's bigger than I thought too and comes with so many extra bits," another added. "Such a fantastic buy," a fourth commented. "Got mine today, bargain," someone else said. Whilst it's important to keep the kids entertained during the summer months, the adults need some fun too. Aldi recently launched a bargain beer dispenser on Specialbuy shelves this week - just in time for Father's Day. The Ambiano beer dispenser at Aldi is set to be the perfect gift this Father's Day. At just £24.99, the gadget is a classic bargain buy and more than £100 less than Lakeland's Fizzics DraftPour beer dispenser. The latter is currently retailing at £129.99. With summer barbecues and outdoor family and friends gatherings likely to increase over the next few months, the arrival of Aldi's budget beer dispenser couldn't have come at a better time. There are several innovative design touches to the Ambiano beer dispenser, making it perfect for small parties or large events. These include its power supply – it only requires two 1.5 V AA batteries to run it – and its sleek design. It also comes with a three-year warranty as standard, The Ambiano beer dispenser comes to Lidl stores on June 1 just in time for Father's Day and at an impressive bargain price. 3
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
‘Super impressed' cry mums as The Range launches sand pit car at almost half the price of Amazon's version
Who doesn't love snapping up a bargain? It's even better when it's something that keeps the kids entertained without costing a small fortune. 4 Let's face it, buying toys can get expensive fast, which is why mums are raving about a fantastic find that's perfect for outdoor summer fun – and it won't break the bank. One savvy mum couldn't wait to share her discovery on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK – a wooden Car Sandpit from The Range that's got parents buzzing. She posted a photo of the toy, which is ideal for little ones to enjoy in the garden during the sunny months. She explained: 'Super impressed with this wooden car/digger sand pit from The Range. It's available online for £49.99, which is already a good price, but was £39.99 in my local store. It comes with a ground sheet, fitted cover, and has a moving steering wheel + built-in storage space. My car-obsessed little boy is gonna have lots of fun with it this summer.' This deal is much cheaper than similar products being sold elsewhere. For example, the Big Game Hunters Car Wooden Sandpit, with similar features, is currently listed on Amazon for £73.99. Unsurprisingly, mums are going wild for this affordable version now available at The Range. Home Bargains is selling a 'fantastic aquarium' and rainbow sprinkler for cheap - it's great for the warmer weather The sandpit is packed with features that are sure to delight little ones. It includes a steering wheel and bench seat for imaginative play, while the car bonnet opens to reveal a spacious storage compartment for keeping toys and accessories neat and tidy. It also comes with a weatherproof cover to protect it from the elements and ensure the wood lasts longer. Plus, it's designed with secure panels to prevent sand from escaping and is easy to set up with its sturdy prefabricated design. 4 The post received plenty of attention, with 19 likes and mums rushing to the comments to share their thoughts. One wrote: 'Good for 40,' while another added: 'Definitely, I thought it was a decent deal even at £50.' What to watch out for when buying toys online HERE are the British Toy and Hobby Association's top tips for buying toys online: Shop early. Don't leave purchases to the last minute rush which might leave you fewer options of where to buy from. Check out third-party sellers. Look for sellers you recognise and trust. Be cautious of retailers you don't know and do your research checking reviews and where they're based. Go for branded toys. Try and choose a branded toy as then you can compare it to the manufacturer's own website to check it's legit. Be careful of going for the cheapest price. If something looks too good to be true, it probably is. Check if there are any age restrictions. Make sure you give suitable toys to children based on their age. Check reviews carefully. Some reviews are fake so look carefully at the comments. Stay with children at first. When your child opens a toy for the first time, stay with them and check for faults, detachable small parts, access to stuffing and loose or accessible batteries or magnets.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Andrew Le Page reveals he's secretly dating again five months after split from Tasha Ghouri
Andrew Le Page has quietly returned to dating following his unexpected breakup with Tasha Ghouri earlier this year. The former estate agent, 29, and Strictly star, 26, ended their romance in January, having been in a relationship since meeting on Love Island in 2022. Shortly after their split, Tasha was seen on celebrity dating app Raya, which left Andrew 'blindsided'. Now, Andrew agent is taking steps to move forward by exploring new romantic possibilities himself. Last week, Andrew posted a TikTok video where he joked about getting his hopes up over someone new, only for things not to pan out. In the clip, Andrew is seen looking downcast at the camera before he turned around and stood in the corner of the room. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. He captioned the clip: 'Putting myself in timeout for getting excited over a girl again.' Andrew's TikTok video comes after he packed his bags and said goodbye to the UK. The Love Island contestant posted to Instagram ahead of boarding his flight to Dubai with the caption, 'Dubai here I come. New start back in the sand pit'. The news followed Tasha's recent revelation on Kate Thornton's podcast that after the break up she ' went into a cave' and isolated herself away from friends and family. She told the host: 'When the breakup happened, it actually kind of happened around the tour. I just remember pushing it back to my head. 'I didn't really deal with it that well, if I'm honest. When I was on the tour, the first week it kind of got leaked to the press. I didn't have the control of how it happened. I remember it was just everywhere. 'Everywhere I looked on social media, and everyone was messaging me saying, 'what's happened? What's going on?' I remember I switched my phone off for about five days. I didn't text anyone. I didn't message anyone. 'My Mum drove four hours to come see me because I didn't message anyone back. I went into a cave, and I was so scared to come out of that cave.' It comes after Andrew unfollowed Tasha on Instagram following her revelations about their split in her new book. Andrew has appeared to take multiple swipes towards Tasha including a recent video which stated 'In 2025 I will...' with two possible options, one being move to Dubai and the other stating 'be in a toxic relationship'. Another example was last week whilst answering a series of fan questions on Snapchat. When asked how he dealt with the 'different negative narratives' surrounding their breakup, he hinted: 'Let's just say I've had to bite my tongue with all of it. Truth always comes out at some point right?' Fans also asked whether he'd consider starting a podcast, saying his 'voice should be heard,' but he replied: 'To be honest it's not my thing. We're done and I'm moving on.' Tasha recently revealed that 'cracks began to appear' in her relationship with Andrew during her stint on Strictly Come Dancing. Explaining what went wrong in her new book, she said the show meant they were spending less time together. The reality star said she 'knew it wasn't right' but declared it was hard to walk away from a relationship where she had considered marriage and children. She said: 'I knew deep down it wasn't right. There were a lot of tears and it was a really hard time. 'Andrew was the man I was going to marry. We had discussed having children.' Addressing the split again last month, Tasha said she was the one to end the relationship with estate agent Andrew, and she is now looking forward to the next chapter of her life. She told The Mirror: 'It's a new chapter. It's a new beginning and it's all about embracing that, and that's what life is about.' For Tasha, this new chapter involves continuing her dancing and modelling work, which are set to reach new heights after her Strictly success, her as well as her book. While the exact reason for the split has not been publicly revealed, Tasha said a lot of things 'went on behind the scenes'. She said: 'Break-ups happen in life. Just because ours is in the 'public eye' doesn't make it any different.' Tasha, who has raised awareness of deafness since appearing on Love Island, also addresses her disability in the book. She said: 'It's a long process, but it's really about having people out there, in other people to help them find their self-confidence with their disability.'
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Goring sandpit build begins despite planning permission refusal
Work to build a large children's sandpit and recreation area in a field in West Sussex has begun, despite planning permission being Dixon applied to build a 25m/sq sandpit, "tumble down mound", boules pitch and bar area on land off Marine Drive, Goring, however his bid was Mr Dixon confirmed in an online statement that he had begun building the project anyway, and that there would "soon be 23 flag poles proudly waving the Union Jack".A spokesperson for Worthing Borough Council said it was waiting for further information about the works before taking any action. "We've been made aware of the activity and have written to the landowner for clarification about what he is doing there," they said."We will then consider whether any enforcement action is necessary."Mr Dixon's company, Goring Gap Limited, announced plans last year to create a "fenced family entertainment area" focused around the scheme also includes concessions for vendors selling food, drinks, snacks and sweets from gazebos and trailers, as well as a bar for would also feature toilets and car parking council previously said it rejected the application because it had not received enough information from Mr Dixon to prove that the "use and operations described in the application would be or are lawful"."The proposed leisure related uses would involve a material change of use of the land, which was previously agricultural, and the associated works would be operational development," the council said this believed such a development would be unlawful under Section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 15 May, Mr Dixon posted to his website: "Work has begun on the children's sandpit, tumble down mound, boules and bar area."There will soon be 23 flag poles proudly waiving the Union Jack, Worthing and Sussex colours."The BBC has contacted Mr Dixon for comment.
