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Plus, scroll down to find out how much you should be spending on an engagement ringWED YOU BELIEVE I’m a ring collector after getting engaged FOUR times – I started at 19, trolls say my current man should be ‘nervous’A PROUD woman has revealed that she has been engaged not once or twice, but four times. Lady Quinn, a woman from Australia, confirmed that she was 19-years-old when she first got asked the very important question. How much should you spend on an engagement ring? New analysis by engagement ring expert, 77 Diamonds, reveals that the average person across Britain should be spending almost £10k on an engagement ring if they plan to pop the question in 2025. It’s often said that when buying an engagement ring, a good rule of thumb is that it should cost the equivalent of three months salary.

August to October is typically seen as the mating season for male spiders. But don't worry, spider expert and broadcaster Dr Tim Cockerill insists that there is really nothing to fear. i need spider season to be over im so on edge right now — lu ☆ (@bratzg0re) September 5, 2025The entomologist told the BBC that spiders in the UK are "only dangerous if you happen to be a fly, or another small insect". Dr Cockerill continued: "Lots of people are afraid of spiders, and one of the interesting things is that we're not entirely sure why. "This time of year we always see spiders in our homes far more often than we would do for the rest of the year," Dr Cockerill said.

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Border Force x-rayed his scooter and found eight kilos of cocaine hidden in a void in the seat back panel. Checks with airlines revealed that Lord has been in Barbados for just three days before travelling to London. On Friday, September 5, he was sentenced to six years in prison by a judge at the same court. “He obviously thought that because he was a pensioner he would be less of a target for law enforcement. He was wrong, and I hope this case sends out a message to anyone who would consider doing the same.

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The high street branches, all controlled by the Lloyds Banking Group, will reportedly reduce hours across all 757 branches in the group starting September 29. It means customers will have less availability throughout the working week to access face-to-face banking services. Around 3,000 people at Britain's Lloyds Bank, judged to be among the bottom 5%, will find themselves considered for possible dismissal, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as CEO Charlie Nunn pursues cost cuts. If you can no longer access your local bank branch:If the new opening and closing times mean you can no longer access your local Halifax, Lloyds, or Bank of Scotland branch, there are several alternatives available. Many banking tasks can be carried out at a Post Office branch if they're opening times are more convenient for you.

Live Eventsas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! The exchange was a follow-up to Trump's comments on Wednesday defending the actions he had taken already on Russia, including imposing punitive tariffs on India's U.S.-bound exports last month.India is a major buyer of Russia's energy exports, while Western buyers have cut back in response to the war. "That cost hundreds of billions of dollars to Russia," Trump said on Wednesday. "You call that no action? And I haven't done phase two yet or phase three."

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They told The Sunday Times he wants to “bring his family back to the UK” and be able to show his children “where he grew up”. “He’s not given up hope on bringing his family back to the UK,” they said. Nonetheless, Prince Harry told the BBC in May that the King “won’t speak to me because of this security stuff”. A meeting between Prince Harry and the King has not yet been officially scheduled for this trip, but the prince will make a number of charity appearances on a trip said to be “jam-packed with hardly any downtime”.

To help you out, here is the meaning of one of the road signs you might not understand on UK roads. This sign is a red cross on a blue background with a red circle around it and it’s known as a no stopping sign with several variations. What does this no stopping road sign mean? Why is the no stopping road sign used in the UK? The sign also increase road safety by reducing potential hazards.”Recommended reading:What happens if you ignore the no stopping sign?

Some 1,097 migrants crossed the Channel in 17 boats on Saturday, bringing the total in 2025 so far to 30,100, Home Office figures show. The record arrivals come as Shabana Mahmood was appointed Home Secretary on Friday (James Manning/PA)It is the earliest point in a calendar year at which the 30,000 mark has been passed since data on Channel crossings was first reported in 2018. Last year, the figure was not passed until October 30 and in 2023 it was never reached as crossings totalled 29,437 for the whole year. The record arrivals come as Ms Mahmood was appointed Home Secretary on Friday, as part of a major Government reshuffle in the wake of Angela Rayner’s resignation. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he wants to speed up efforts to empty asylum hotels before the next election, but has not committed to a date.

He has also got a huge bill from his accountantsTAXING TIMES Premier League star hit with eye-watering tax bill after losing court battlePREM star Oleksandr Zinchenko has been hit with a £300,000 tax bill after losing a court battle. The Arsenal defender was handed the demand for outstanding corporation tax by HMRC. 1 Oleksandr Zinchenko has been hit with a £300,000 tax bill Credit: GettyZinchenko, on loan to Nottingham Forest, has also got a £35,000 bill from his accountants. His trophy haul includes four Premier League titles with Manchester City before a £30million move to the Gunners. It means it will take him just two weeks to earn enough to settle the bill.

INFLUENCER Lola Doll is in "critical condition" after being shot multiple times outside her home in Guyana. She is being treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital, "where she remains in critical condition", the force added. He added: "We rushed her here…I can’t tell you where all she was shot but she was shot in like her face, her side, I don’t know where else. "She is presently receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital, where she remains in critical condition, having sustained gunshot wounds to her neck, face, hands, and right leg. Lola Doll is a Guyanese singer and social media personality, known for her flamboyant performances and bold music that blends Guyanese slang with Caribbean rhythms.

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When are the MTV VMAs 2025? How to watch MTV VMAs 2025US fans will be able to watch the VMAs on CBS, MTV and Paramount Plus. MTV VMAs 2025 performersDoja Cat. “There will be magic in the air at the 2025 #VMAs because @LADYGAGA IS PERFORMING! MTV VMAs 2025 presentersMTV has unveiled some of this year’s VMAs presenters on hand to help out host LL Cool J.