A HUGE free playground that was built as a royal memorial is to close ahead of a multi-million pound revamp.

The Diana Memorial Playground was built in 2000 inside Kensington Gardens.

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The Diana Memorial Playground is to undergo a £3million renovation this year[/caption]

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A new multi-storey treehouse will open too[/caption]

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It will also be made more accessible[/caption]

As many as 1million people visit a year, with a huge pirate ship, beach and sensory trail.

However, it is set to close, with plans for a £3million redevelopment.

The Royal Parks charity, who runs the playground, that it would is “retain the characteristics of the existing Peter Pan-inspired playground”.

The Peter Pan elements comes from its history relating to the famous book, where it was thought to have inspired the author JM Barrie.

The garden’s park manager Andy Williams, said it would “provide more accessible and inclusive play, as well as challenging physical play, so that children of all abilities can enjoy creative and imaginative play together”.

This means the galleon ship will have new additions such as a crowds nest, wheel and telescope, as well as a double-storey stern.

A new multi-level treehouse will have a suspension bridge, new tunnel slide, seesaw bridge and slide.

And the water and sand area at the Mermaid Fountain will be expanded.

More trees and plants will be added along with seating areas and designated paths.

The playground will close from autumn 2025, and will reopen by spring 2026.

So kids will still have a chance to visit it this summer before the temporary closure.

Mums have previously raved about the park, with one saying it was the “the best playground we’ve visited”.

Another said: “Brilliant free playground, the best we’ve been to.”

Many said that they spent hours at the park, with enough to do for kids to stay entertained.

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The sand pits are also being redeveloped[/caption]

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The park will close by autumn 2025[/caption]

Thankfully there is also a coffee shop, snack stall and toilet block as well, so no rushing away for kids craving food.

Only kids with adults are allowed in, with a gated area and staff not allowing solo adults inside.

If you want to explore the rest of Kensington Gardens, you can also spot the unique ring-necked parakeets and even feed them.

Otherwise here is what it is like to visit the world’s largest play structure, which is right in the UK.

And the Netherlands is home to Europe’s largest playground.

We’ve even rounded up five of the best indoor attractions for when the weather turns.

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It will reopen by spring 2026[/caption]

SHAMED Rugby League star Joe Westerman who was caught performing sex act on wife’s pal is engaged to his new girlfriend.

The clip involving the England International, 34, surfaced on the eve of the Super League season in 2023 – and saw him axed from Castleford Tigers’ line-up.

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Joe Westerman with new fiance Alison Hopkins[/caption]

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Westerman with his now ex-wife, Lauren[/caption]

It was filmed in an alleyway behind a Greggs bakery before going viral, with Westerman’s wife Lauren confirming it wasn’t her.

Reports claimed it was a friend of hers before he was kicked out of his marital home.

However, Westerman went public with his new lover estate agent Alison Hopkins in late 2023.

The loved-up homewrecker posted beaming pictures of the couple on Instagram.

And now the Daily Mail reports that mother-of-two Alison has shared photos of the pair’s engagement celebrations to her private social media.

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Lauren was forced to furiously defend herself and deny she was the woman in the sex act clip at the time it emerged.

And, she hit back against trolls who said her 15-year-old daughter would have “seen much worse” than the X-rated clip.

The distraught mum-of-three fumed: “I don’t even have words to reply to your comment apart from I’m worried at what things you watch if you think there are worse things than this for a child to see on social media of her dad.”

In a statement she penned: “Can I make this VERY clear that this is NOT me.

“We have three children one of whom is almost 15 and she doesn’t need to see things like this all over social media!”

She previously told The Sun she had been sent the video before it was posted online.

“Truth is, he only told me because it was on social media,” she said.

“But I’m glad it was found because the thought of kissing him after that just makes me feel sick.”

The disgusted mum said: “I’ve relived that footage over and over again.

“It’s something I’ll never be able to get out of my mind, no matter how hard I try.”

But Westerman grovelled and sent text messages begging for his wife back: “Words will never ever explain how sorry I am.

“I can’t explain what happened cos I physically can’t remember.

“It’s disgusting and I now have to live with it forever.

“Losing you and the kids is heartbreaking Lauren, you deserve so much better.”

Another message read: “You always said alcohol would f*** me up.”

More followed, including: “I need you to know I can’t remember anything about that night. I look like a zombie.”

Westerman was also forced to issue a statement after his bombshell affair was exposed.

The 6ft 4ins Yorkshireman wrote an apology to family, friends, the club and to rugby league for his behaviour following a 15-hour booze fuelled bender.

It read: “Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly apologise to my family and friends for my actions.

“I’d also like to apologise to the supporters, sponsors, staff, and directors of Castleford Tigers as well as my teammates.

“I’d like to extend this apology to the game of rugby league, and I have realised that I need to work on my decision-making around alcohol.”

Westerman, who made his breakthrough in 2007 with Castleford, spent spells with Hull, Warrington, Toronto and Wakefield before returning to his first club in 2022.

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Westerman and Alison announced their engagement on social media[/caption]

A SWELL shark egg has hatched a pup, despite being found in a tank with no males, stunned researchers at a Louisiana aquarium have announced.

The miraculous ‘virgin birth’ discovery was first made eight months ago.

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Yoko the swell shark was born to a female that had not had contact with male sharks for three years[/caption]

Though the aquarium’s husbandry team say the egg could have gone unnoticed for an additional two months prior.

The swell shark pup, called Yoko, hatched on 3 January, and has been closely monitored ever since.

“We’re thrilled to announce the hatching of a new swell shark pup – without a male present,” the aquarium wrote in a Facebook post.

“Our team determined that the two female sharks residing in the tank had not been in contact with a male in over three years.

“This does suggest that either a phenomenon called parthenogenesis, a rare form of asexual reproduction, or delayed fertilisation, where fertilisation occurs long after mating, may have occurred.”

Parthenogenesis – how so-called ‘partho babies’ are born – is natural form of asexual reproduction in which an embryo can grow from an unfertilised egg.

Its a natural phenomenon has been observed in more than 80 species, from bees, to fleas, to scorpions and lizards.

Though researchers note that young sharks born in such extraordinary ways can face significant challenges, and may not survive to adulthood.

The pup will undergo DNA tests to determine whether it is a true ‘partho baby’ or a result of delayed fertilisation.

“This situation is incredible and shows the resilience of this species,” said Greg Barrick, the curator of live animals at Shreveport Aquarium.

“We are very excited in the coming months to confirm whether this was indeed a case of parthenogenesis or if it was delayed fertilisation.”

A CORONATION Street legend has slammed a “bullying” Corrie boss who she claims “forced her” to shave her hair off.

The actress, 56, took to social media to take aim at the soap, claiming she was left “heartbroken”.

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The actress said she was ‘bullied’ into shaving her head on the soap[/caption]

Vicky Entwistle – who joined Coronation Street as Janice Battersby in 1997 – lashed out in a now deleted tweet.

The actress’ comments come as the Corrie cast crisis deepens on the hit ITV soap, with many of the top stars leaving the show.

Vicky posted a tweet where she claimed the soap made her shave her head for a storyline about nits.

The 2005 plot saw the character Sean Tully shave off Janice’s locks after she was concerned about having lice.

Actress Vicky now claims she was “bullied” into shaving her head and how it left her “heartbroken”

Taking to X/Twitter, she posted a throwback picture of herself with her shaved head together with her husband, Andrew Chapman.

She then wrote: “Flash back to the world!!

“A massive TV company bullied me to shave my head! I was heartbroken.

“When I landed on our front door in tears this man was one step ahead of me.

“After mopping up my sniffles he took me to a film premiere and made me own it!! That’s love I guess!

“If I was going to suffer a ridiculous storyline of NITS, then so was he.

“By this time we knew the writers were not only cruel and spiteful but talentless.”

She then went onto blame an unknown boss on the show, before ending the tweet with: “To be fair it lasted another 15 years. Which surprised us both.

“But thankfully it’s on its way out now.”

The Sun has contacted reps for Coronation Street for comment.

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It’s not the first time Vicky has hit out at the show.

Last year the actress – who left the soap in 2011 – tweeted: “Everyone thinks it’s a soap opera but actually it’s a tightly gripped cult!!!

“My husband begged me to leave two years before.

“He hated the controlling environment. When I finally left we cried.”

Vicky added: “The freedom was electric.”

In 2022, Vicky furiously claimed she was retiring from acting after a series of unsuccessful auditions.

She said at the time: “Just had a few Zoom auditions. Half of me thinks I’m lucky.. the other half thinks.. any feed back cocky b******s!!”

In another post she said: “It’s just cost me £80 in petrol.

“Most of the time they don’t even acknowledge you even turned up!!

“The respect has flown from this industry! I gonna retire!”

SAMSUNG unveiled the Galaxy S25 series last week, and there are some fantastic pre-order deals available.

One of the best offers comes courtesy of Sky Mobile, where you can get a free pair of Galaxy Buds3 Pro (worth £219) when you pre-order.

Samsung Galaxy S25, from £30/month
(Claim free Galaxy Buds3 Pro worth £219)

Samsung’s latest flagship dropped for pre-order on 22 January, and there’s good news if you’re eyeing an upgrade.

With generous trade-in options and some tempting freebies around, there’s never been a better time to make the switch.

Having covered Samsung launches for years, I’ve seen my fair share of pre-sale perks, and this offer from Sky Mobile is up there with the best.

Not only can you bag the brand-new Galaxy S25, but you’ll also score a free pair of Galaxy earbuds, worth £219, to go with it.

You can also double your storage to a generous 256GB for the price of the 128GB model, getting you more for your money.

Sky Mobile is also cutting the cost of its data too, letting you save on your airtime plan.

My top pick gets you a fantastic 25GB of data for just £10, dropped from the usual £16 per month.

The Galaxy S25 officially hits shelves on 6 February, so while I haven’t had the chance to test it myself just yet, our resident tech expert Jamie Harris has already gone hands-on.

He was impressed by how the device actually learns how you use it, delivering personalised daily briefings via the new Now Brief and Now Bar to help keep your day on track.

And, of course, Samsung has upgraded the specs, with the Galaxy S25 boasting Android 15, which promises a smoother, more intuitive user experience.

Camera enthusiasts will also love the upgraded AI-powered photography features, which automatically tweak settings to help you nail the perfect shot on the first try.

If you’re already tempted, I’ve also pulled together a handy Samsung Galaxy S25 pre-orders guide, featuring the best SIM-free and pay-monthly deals to help you find the perfect fit.

Whether you’re upgrading or jumping ship to Samsung, now’s the time to get ahead of the crowd, and bag yourself some premium extras while you’re at it.

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You can also claim a free pair of Galaxy Buds3 Pro with the rest of the S25 series.

Here are the best deals:

• Samsung Galaxy S25, 100GB data for £48/month at Sky Mobile – buy here
• Samsung Galaxy S25, Unlimited data for £55/month at Sky Mobile – buy here
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, 100GB data for £56/month at Sky Mobile – buy here
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Unlimited data for £73/month at Sky Mobile – buy here

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Check out our shopping tech hub for our top tech picks and discounts, and our tech section for more news, tips and guides.

THIS is the selfie that has left an entire country in shock as sick teens posed next to a weeping 92-year-old woman after robbing her.

The masked trio took the twisted snap in front of a mirror while their distressed victim was seen hunched on her bed with her hands tied.

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The twisted robbery took place in a neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina[/caption]

The horrifying moment, captured by the criminals themselves, was posted on social media like a trophy.

The crime took place in the early hours of January 17 in the Vicente Lopez neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The gang broke into the elderly woman’s home, gagged her, beat her, and tied her to her bed while they ransacked her house for cash and valuables, reports local outlet El Observador.

They stole wedding rings, a gold chain, an iPhone, and 50,000 pesos, which is around £45.

But before making their escape, they stopped to take a chilling memento — a selfie, with their terrified victim caught in the frame.

Hours later, they struck again in a different neighbourhood, targeting another woman.

This time, they took a 32-inch television before fleeing in a Volkswagen Gol Trend, the same car used in their first attack.

Their downfall came from the very photo they flaunted.

Investigators trawling through social media spotted the image, paired with a disturbing caption — “the spark, one gone” — alongside an electronic dance track.

“It is disgusting,” said one investigator, horrified by the criminals’ brazen display.

Through surveillance footage, witness testimonies, and social media analysis, police identified the gang.

Several raids were carried out in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, leading to their capture.

Prosecutor Alejandro Guevara has requested preventive detention and a swift trial for the suspects — three minors and a 26-year-old adult.

All four have been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery.

Elsewhere in Paraguay, a “cradle snatcher” who posed as a nurse was caught on video fleeing from hospital with a stolen baby wrapped in her arms.

Natalia Edith González, 39, was arrested for allegedly nabbing the newborn from a hospital in Paraguay – and was just 50 metres from escaping over the Argentine border with it.

It’s believed she was on the hunt for an infant to steal after lying to her family – including her partner – about being pregnant, and identified a target after scouring three hospitals.

Her attempt to abduct the day-old baby was caught on CCTV inside the Barrio Obrero Public Hospital in the Paraguayan capital Asunción.

The suspect, an Argentine national, was reportedly posing as a nurse and wearing a face mask when the one-day-old baby was taken.

Seven-time world F1 champ Lewis Hamilton is reported to be fine despite a crash in his Ferrari during a private test at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya.

Princess Beatrice has welcomed her "tiny and absolutely perfect" baby daughter Athena after giving birth several weeks premature.

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