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FASHION fans are raving about the ‘comfiest trousers ever’ from M&S.

Not only are they cute and bloat friendly, but they’re perfect for keeping cool in summer too. 

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But you’ll need to move fast if you want to nab them, as sizes are selling out fast[/caption]

Linen Blend Wide Leg Trousers

So if you’re looking to give your wardrobe an upgrade this season, then we’ve got just the thing for you. 

Jess Bacon, a fashion enthusiast and writer in her 20s from the UK, was left beaming with her new pair of high waisted trousers, which she claimed are ‘great for midsize girls’.

Thrilled with her purchase, Jess took to social media to give her followers a close-up look at her new M&S buy, leaving many totally stunned. 

The blonde managed to get her hands on the viral Linen Blend Wide Leg Trousers, which she described as a ‘staple’ for summer. 

Posting online, Jess uploaded her short clip modelling the trousers with the caption ‘Obsessed with the M&S linen trousers this summer and always!! They have them in plus sizes as well and are great for midsize girls and curvy fashion too.’

She then said: “I have gained weight and there is nothing wrong with that, but there is everything wrong with opening a wardrobe and everything being a size too small to wear.

“Now, I am slowly building up a very limited size 18 to 20 wardrobe and I’m running through some of the firm staples on that list, including the M&S viral linen trousers from last summer.

“Now, I wore these over and over and over again last year and styled them in lots of different ways.

“I think they’re perfect for spring, summer and autumn and I actually bought another pair this year because I’m scared I’m gonna wear the other pair out, I wear them that much.”

Jess styled the striped trousers, which she nabbed in a size 22, with a baby tee from Hollister and a denim jacket.

The trousers are priced at £27.50 and are available in 11 colours, to which Jess continued: “I absolutely love these trousers, and M&S have them in a great range of sizes – I would always recommend sizing up because they are linen and sometimes it just makes the fit look a bit nicer.”

But if you want to get your hands on the linen-rich trousers, which are designed in a breezy wide-leg shape, making them perfect for warm-weather days, you’ll need to move fast, as sizes are selling out quickly. 

The wide leg trousers fasten with a drawstring at the comfortable high rise waist and have handy side pockets and patch pockets at the back for the ultimate practical look. 

They are an easy-to-wear wardrobe staple that combines classic and contemporary styles and there’s three leg length options available – short/petite, regular and long.

The comfiest trousers I’ve ever owned. I have them in the oat colour too!

Jess Bacon

Meanwhile, sizes range from a 6 to a 24, making them perfect for a variety of different body shapes. 

Fashion fans beam

The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @jesskbacon, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as at the time of writing, it had quickly racked up 87,500 views, 6,358 likes and 115 comments. 

Fashionistas were open-mouthed by the gorgeous trousers and many eagerly flocked to the comments to express this. 

One person said: “I love and live in my M&S linen trousers.” 

Another added: “Linen trousers are my GO TO.” 

Whilst a third commented: “Thank you for this, I always struggle with pants being overweight!”

Meanwhile, someone else asked: “Do they feel roomy, like great for long walks or long sit downs travelling? I hate feeling restricted in trousers.”

To this, Jess replied and claimed: “SO roomy! The comfiest trousers I’ve ever owned. I have them in the oat colour too!” 

Shoppers rave

Not only this, but numerous M&S shoppers have taken to the website to share their rave reviews of the trousers, which now have an average rating of 4.4 out of five, with over 2,220 reviews. 

67% said they would recommend these shoppers and the length has been hailed as ‘perfect’.

I bought these trousers in five colours and will be living in them all spring and summer

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One shopper wrote: “I absolutely love these trousers! Lovely quality and fit so well! Just hoping they come back in stock in my size in some other colours!!”

A second chimed in: “My fifth pair of these linen trousers! Almost have every colour, definitely recommend! 

“I’m 5’2 and a size 6 and went for the ‘short’ and they fit perfectly! I wore my other three constantly last summer and the quality is still the same!” 

At the same time, another praised: “I love linen wide-leg trousers and these are very comfortable and flattering and a good fit. 

“I’m 5′ 2″ and the short length is perfect. I bought these trousers in five colours and will be living in them all spring and summer.” 

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A HUGE Disney movie reboot is on hold after the company’s big budget Snow White offering bombs at the box office.

Snow White was meant to be one of Disney’s biggest releases in recent years but has hugely underperformed and become a box office bomb after being shrouded in controversy and generating very little public interest.

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Now, it is being reported that the disaster has caused Disney to re-think their plans for another live-action movie remake that was understood to be in the works.

Sources have told Variety that plans to commence work on a live-action remake of the 2010 movie Tangled have been paused as a result of the Snow White disaster.

It is not yet clear if Disney hope to pick up the Tangled remake in the future or if it has been shelved for good.

Plans to bring Tangled to life were in full swing with The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey on board to direct the flick.

Jennifer Kaytin Robinson was also attached to the project as a scriptwriter.

Whilst it appears the company have been able to pause Tangled in its early stages – two other live action remakes are already virtually complete and as such will continue to receive the backing of Disney.

A live-action release of Lilo and Stitch is due for release later in the year whilst Disney will be releasing a remake of 2016’s Moana on its 10th anniversary in July 2026.

The new version of Snow White, which features Rachel Zegler in the leading role, has seen an enormous amount of backlash upon it’s release.

The film’s release saw it slapped with a slew of ‘woke’ warnings about what viewers would expect in the classic family fairytale.

Viewers are informed that the £200million remake of the 1937 classic features a woman being “deliberately poisoned”.

The British Board of Film Classification also warns that “a character threatens to shove something up another’s backside during a comic exchange”.

Elsewhere, “characters drink alcohol briefly” in the film, which has been shrouded in controversy.

Actress Rachel Zegler, 23, who plays Snow White, said the original Prince Charming acted like a “stalker”.

She also refused to sing Someday My Prince Will Come because she felt it was “weird”.

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Disney bosses have been criticised for using CGI dwarves instead of casting real actors.

Game Of Thrones star Peter ­Dinklage slammed them for even “making that f***ing backwards story about seven dwarves living in a cave together”.

The film has so far grossed $145million worldwide – a huge under-performance and currently stands at making Disney a $50miilion+ loss.

SPANISH activists are urging angry locals to vandalise key boxes outside rentals before the country’s anti-Airbnb and tourism protests.

Locals in over 40 cities across Spain will take to the streets this Saturday, raging against Airbnb rentals and mass tourism that they say is ruining their hometowns.

Locals on the Costas, Tenerife and other British hotspots have been told by activists to damage rental properties by supergluing their locks.

“Please vandalise all the locks you see. Go super glue mad,” reads a message posted on a campaign site.

Below the post is a photo of several key boxes outside an apartment block in the Costa del Sol capital of Malaga.

Nearly 40 organisations from the Balearic Islands will take part in the protest in the Mallorcan capital of Palma.

Majorca, one of the centres of the protests last year, will host the first mass protests of the year this Saturday.

The slogan for Saturday’s protests is: ‘Let’s end the housing business’.

Locals have been saying for the past year that they cannot afford to buy a home, blaming the government for allowing holiday rentals and accommodation construction to drive up housing costs.

Protests will also take place in Valencia, Andalucia, Madrid, as well as Tenerife and Costa del Sol, which are especially popular among Brits.

With the summer holiday season fast approaching, anti-tourism protestors are expected to take over the streets across Spain – as they did last year.

Malaga’s protest on Saturday will be its third in less than 12 months.

In Majorca, after anti-mass tourism protests in May, foreign holidaymakers received so much abuse that organisers even had to apologise.

In Malaga, over 15,000 people took to the streets an anti mass-tourism demonstration in June.

They demanded an end to the problems associated with mass tourism, including pollution, traffic chaos and the lack of affordable housing for locals.

In street demos in Malaga, marchers held up banners, reading: ‘We feel strangers in our own city’ and ‘Malaga is for the people of Malaga, tourism forces us out.’

Some of the banners, in many cases pieces of cardboard the protestors had scrawled messages in felt-tip pen on, said: ‘One more tourist is one less local resident’.

Others read: ‘Padlocks out of our neighbourhoods’ in reference to apartments’ coded key holders.

Before the march stickers were plastered over the front of tourist apartment blocks in Malaga with messages in Spanish reading: ‘F##k off from here’ and ‘Stinking of Tourists’.

Others wrote: ‘This used to be my house’ and ‘A family used to live here’.

Javier Barbero, a spokesman for the ‘Majorca Is Not For Sale’ platform, who will take part in Saturday’s demonstrations in Spain, said: “Majorca is no longer an attractive place to work.”

“The number of people quitting seasonal jobs in tourism and hospitality has shot up because it’s not worthwhile.

“The same thing is happening with education, healthcare and security.

“Not only is the present at stake, so is the future of our children on the island,” he said.

But the tourism industry, which rakes in billions across the globe every year, is responsible for keeping many of the Spanish towns and villages afloat.

The scheme to destroy Airbnb locks was also used by protestors in Italy last November.

Locals vandalised key boxes in Milan and Florence, placing stickers reading ‘Less short lets, more houses for all’ on the safes that had keys for tourists to access their accommodation.

This had the desired outcome – the Italian government went on to ban metal key boxes in a move to clamp down on over-tourism.

THE final race of day two is here as attention turns to the Handicap Hurdle.

Sun Racing brings you how every horse finished in the 5.15pm at Aintree.

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5.15 Aintree result

Full results and horse placing to follow…

Full Aintree Grand National Festival TV schedule and race times

Thursday, April 3

All times BST

1:45pm: Manifesto Novices’ Chase (WINNER: IMPAIRE ET PASSE)
2:20pm: Juvenile Hurdle (WINNER: MURCIA)
2:55pm: Aintree Bowl (WINNER: GAELIC WARRIOR)
3:30pm: Aintree Hurdle (WINNER: LOSSIEMOUTH)
4:05pm: Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase (WINNER: GRACCUS DE BALME)
4:40pm: Red Rum Handicap Chase (WINNER: SANUS BRUIT)
5:15pm: Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (WINNER: SEO LINN)

Friday, April 4

1:45pm: Mildmay Novices’ Chase (WINNER: CALDWELL POTTER)
2:20pm: William Hill Handicap Hurdle (WINNER: WELLINGTON ARCH)
2:55pm: Top Novices’ Hurdle (WINNER: SALVATOR MUNDI)
3:30pm: Melling Chase (WINNER: JONBON)
4:05pm: Topham Handicap Chase (WINNER: GENTLEMAN DE MEE)
4:40pm: Sefton Novices’ Hurdle (WINNER: JULIUS DES PICTONS)
5:15pm: Hallgarten and Novum Wines Handicap Hurdle (Racing TV)

Saturday, April 5

1:20pm: William Hill Handicap Hurdle (ITV)
1:55pm: Mersey Novices’ Hurdle (ITV)
2:30pm: Freebooter Handicap Chase (ITV)
3:05pm: Liverpool Hurdle (ITV)
4pm: Grand National (ITV)
5pm: Maghull Novices’ Chase (Racing TV)
5:35pm: Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Racing TV)

Remember to gamble responsibly

A responsible gambler is someone who:

• Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
• Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
• Never chase their losses
• Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
• Gamcare – gamcare.org.uk
• GambleAware – GambleAware.org

Read our guide on responsible gambling practices.

For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.

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If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.

RUSSELL Brand has broken his silence after being charged with rape and sexual assault.

Detectives began investigating after receiving a number of allegations in September 2023 stretching over a seven-year period.

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It followed reporting by Channel 4‘s Dispatches and The Sunday Times.

In a video posted to X he denied the alleged crimes.

He went on to say: “I’ve always told you guys, when I was young and single, before I had my wife and family, I was a fool man.

“I was a drug addict, a sex addict, and an imbecile. But what I never was, was a rapist. I’ve never engaged in non-consensual activity – I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes.” 

The comedian and actor, 49, has been charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault.

The Metropolitan Police said the charges relate to four separate women between 1999 and 2005.

Brand has previously denied the accusations, and said all his sexual relationships were “absolutely always consensual”.

He is charged with the rape of a woman in 1999 in the Bournemouth area and the oral rape and sexual assault of a woman in 2004 in the Westminster area of London.

He has also been charged with indecently assaulting a woman in 2001 and sexually assaulting another woman between 2004 and 2005 – both offences are alleged to have taken place in Westminster, London.

Brand will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on May 2.

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy said: “The women who have made reports continue to receive support from specially trained officers.

“The Met’s investigation remains open and detectives ask anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information, to come forward and speak with police.

“A dedicated team of investigators is available via email at CIT@met.police.uk.

“Support is also available by contacting the independent charity, Rape Crisis at 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.”

Jaswant Narwal, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “We have today authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Russell Brand with a number of sexual offences.

“We carefully reviewed the evidence after a police investigation into allegations made following the broadcast of a Channel 4 documentary in September 2023.

“We have concluded that Russell Brand should be charged with offences including rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.

“These relate to reported non-recent offences between 1999 and 2005, involving four women.

“He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for a first hearing on Friday May 2, 2025.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial.

“It is extremely important that there be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

Brand was briefly married to pop star Katy Perry between 2010 and 2012.

He hosted shows on radio and television, wrote memoirs charting his battles with drugs and alcohol and appeared in several Hollywood movies.

In recent years, Brand has largely disappeared from mainstream media but has built up a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories.

He recently said he had moved to the United States.

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FOR many conditions, particularly those without a cure, prevention is key.

When it comes to slashing your risk of age-related brain diseases, such as stroke, depression and dementia, there are 17 ways, according to a new study.

Researchers at Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham found a reduced risk of all three conditions by modifying any one of the 17 factors.

They looked at previously published meta-analyses of risk factors associated with the conditions, then combined the data to identify modifiable risk factors (those that can be altered through behavioural changes) shared amongst at least two out of the three diseases.

They also estimated the relative impact of each risk factor on measures of quality of life and early death.

Altogether, the researchers identified risk factors shared by at least two of the diseases, including blood pressure, kidney disease, fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, alcohol use, diet, hearing loss, pain, physical activity, purpose in life, sleep, smoking, social engagement, and stress.

Of these, high blood pressure and severe kidney disease had the biggest impact on the incidence and burden of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression.

In contrast, physical activity and engagement in leisure activities with a cognitive aspect, for example puzzles, were associated with a lower risk of disease.

But the researchers suspect these associations may be symptomatic rather than causal, since individuals with brain disease may be less capable of engaging in physical and cognitive leisure activities.

“Dementia, stroke, and late-life depression are connected and intertwined, so if you develop one of them, there’s a substantial chance you may develop another one in the future,” said one the study authors, Jasper Senff, a postdoctoral fellow at the Singh Lab at the Brain Care Labs at Mass General Hospital and at Harvard Medical School.

“And because they share these overlapping risk factors, preventive efforts could lead to a reduction in the incidence of more than one of these diseases, which provides an opportunity to simultaneously reduce the burden of age-related brain diseases.”

The researchers developed and validated the Brain Care Score to measure efforts to protect brain health and offer guidance on how to improve it. 

This has been updated with the latest scientific findings.

The team emphasise the need for more studies on modifiable risk factors of late-life depression and call for a randomised controlled trial to test an intervention using the Brain Care Score.

Find out the 17 modifiable risk factors…

Alcohol

Excessive alcohol consumption is linked to a wide range of diseases, including liver and heart problems, various cancers, and mental health issues.

What you can do: Try switching to low alcohol alternatives, have drink free days, or give stopping completely a go.

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call Drinkline’s helpline for free at 0300 123 1110.

Blood pressure

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Managing stress is one of the things you can do to keep your blood pressure in check[/caption]

Unmanaged high blood pressure can damage blood vessels, leading to strokes or smaller, unnoticed brain damage, both of which contribute to cognitive decline. 

What can you do: To lower blood pressure, focus on a combination of lifestyle changes, including a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing sodium intake, limiting alcohol, and managing stress, and consider medication if necessary after consulting with a healthcare professional. 

Body mass index

A high body mass index (BMI), particularly in midlife, is associated with an increased risk of stroke, dementia, and depression, while a decline in BMI in late life may also increase dementia risk. 

What you can do: To achieve a healthy BMI (between 18.5 and 24.9), focus on a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle changes, rather than drastic measures. 

Fasting plasma glucose

A fasting plasma glucose (FPG) it the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood after you’ve fasted (not eaten or drunk anything except water).

Elevated FPG can indicate diabetes and prediabetes, which can increase the risk of stroke, dementia an depression.

What you can do: To keep FPG in check, focus on a balanced diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress, as well as getting enough sleep and potentially consulting with a healthcare professional for personalised advice. 

Total cholesterol

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High total cholesterol, particularly elevated levels of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol, increases the risk of stroke and may contribute to dementia, including vascular dementia, by affecting blood vessels and brain function. 

What you can do: To lower high cholesterol levels, eat less fatty food, exercise more, stop smoking and cut down on alcohol.

Leisure time cognitive ability

Leisure time cognitive ability refers to the mental skills and processes engaged in during free time activities, like reading, puzzles, or games, which can positively impact cognitive function and potentially reduce cognitive decline. 

What you can do: To improve cognitive abilities during leisure time, engage in mentally stimulating activities like reading, puzzles, games, and social interactions.

Depressive symptoms

Depression can manifest in various ways, including persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep and appetite, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of worthlessness.

What you can do: To combat depression, focus on self-care, including regular exercise, a healthy diet, sufficient sleep, and engaging in activities you enjoy. And consider talking to a healthcare provider or therapist and exploring therapies or medication if needed.

Diet

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A healthy diet is crucial for preventing various diseases.

What you can do: To eat a healthy diet, focus on a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, while limiting processed foods, added sugars, and unhealthy fats. 

Hearing loss

Hearing loss is linked to an increased risk of dementia, depression, and social isolation, and can also be a early sign of stroke, particularly posterior circulation strokes. 

What you can do: Prioritise protecting your ears from loud noises, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and seek regular hearing checkups. 

Kidney function

Impaired kidney function, or chronic kidney disease (CKD), is linked to an increased risk of stroke, dementia, and depression, with CKD being a significant risk factor for cognitive decline and cerebrovascular disease. 

What you can do: To maintain healthy kidney function, focus on a balanced lifestyle that includes a kidney-friendly diet (limiting sodium intake), regular exercise, managing blood pressure and blood sugar (if you have diabetes), quitting smoking, staying hydrated, and regular checkups. 

Pain

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While pain itself doesn’t directly cause dementia or stroke, chronic pain can increase the risk of developing dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease) and stroke, and it can also contribute to depression. 

What you can do: To prevent pain, focus on maintaining good health through regular exercise, a balanced diet, stress management, and ensuring good posture and sleep habits. 

Physical activity

A lack of physical activity is linked to an increased risk of dementia, stroke, and depression, as well as other health problems. 

What you can do: To improve physical activity, incorporate more movement into your daily routine, aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week, and include strength training exercises at least twice a week. 

Purpose in life

While having a strong sense of purpose in life is generally beneficial, a lack of purpose or a sudden loss of it can contribute to mental health issues like depression.

What you can do: To find purpose in life, explore your values, passions, and strengths, set meaningful goals, and engage in activities that bring you fulfillment and allow you to make a positive impact. 

Sleep

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Sleep is crucial for overall health, impacting physical and mental well-being.

What you can do: To improve sleep, establish a regular sleep schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine, optimise your sleep environment, and limit caffeine and alcohol consumption, especially before bed. 

Smoking

Smoking significantly increases the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, by damaging blood vessels and reducing blood flow to the brain.

What you can do: To successfully quit smoking, consider setting a quit date, seeking support from friends, family, or a stop-smoking service, and using nicotine replacement therapy or other medications if needed, while also identifying and avoiding triggers and finding healthy distractions. 

Social engagement

Social engagement plays a crucial role in mitigating the risks and impacts of depression, dementia, and stroke, with studies showing that social isolation and loneliness are linked to increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia, while social engagement can improve cognitive function.

What you can do: To maintain strong social connections, prioritize quality time with loved ones, actively participate in community activities, and nurture existing relationships through regular communication and shared experiences. 

Stress

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Chronic stress and depression are potential risk factors for dementia and stroke, with studies showing that they can increase the likelihood of developing these conditions, particularly in later life. 

What you can do: To reduce stress, try incorporating regular physical activity, practising relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation, and prioritising sleep, healthy eating, and social connections. 

SPRING has arrived, which means it’s the perfect time to get stuck into some cleaning.

Amazon has cut the price of a little-known cordless vacuum cleaner exclusively for Prime members: it’s now less than £120.

SunSare Cordless Vacuum Cleaner,
£119.98 for Amazon Prime members (was £199.99)

Now down from £199.99 to £119.98, this vacuum is only available to Amazon Prime members.

Deals like these usually pop up during the twice-yearly Prime Day sales, but every now and then, Amazon surprises us with these members-only discounts.

It’s already racked up over 300 reviews online, with an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Our shopping reviews team hasn’t tried out the SunSare, but some shoppers are saying it’s better than a Dyson.

It’s powered by a 550W brushless motor, offering a suction of 45KPa. That’s 65% better than the previous model.

Its cordless design makes it easy to carry around the house, and its self-standing feature means you don’t have to prop it against a wall while you take a break.

The vacuum can run for up to 60 minutes on its ECO setting, thanks to eight removable lithium batteries.

Much like Dyson vacs, it comes with a wall-mounted charging dock for simple storage.

There’s also a smart LED touch display that shows battery levels, filter clogs, and other useful updates.

Shoppers are by and large impressed with its performance, particularly its lightweight design – it’s garnered an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Amazon.

One reviewer writes: “I have a very old Dyson, which is reliable but heavy and awkward to use.

“This SunSare vacuum is light, easy to move around, and clears cat fur quickly.

“The LED lights on the front are great for spotting dust under furniture.”

Another reviewer compared it to the same brand: “Looks and feels better than a Dyson. Picks up general dust brilliantly on the low setting.

“It works better [than a Dyson] on rubber flooring, and the replaceable batteries are a fantastic feature.”

Not all feedback was perfect: some users mentioned that emptying the dust cylinder can be fiddly, as you sometimes need to pull dust out manually.

If you’re looking for a new vac with some tried-and-tested recommendation, head to our best cordless vacuum round-up, where you’ll find models from Hoover, Ryobi and, yes, Dyson.

Just remember, if you want to pick up the SunSare at that low price, you’ll need to sign up for Amazon Prime, which has a 30-day free trial.

SunSare Cordless Vacuum Cleaner,
£119.98 for Amazon Prime members (was £199.99)

For more smart ways to do your spring cleaning, head to our cleaning hacks page.

Shoppers are rushing to snap up a budget-friendly stand mixer that’s similar to an expensive brand – but it’s on sale for hundreds of pounds cheaper.

George at Asda is flogging its stylish White Scandi Stand Mixer for a reduced price of £44.76.

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Shoppers reckon it’s a bargain alternative to a KitchenAid, which is currently selling for a whopping £381.65 on the brand’s own website.

The budget mixer was previously priced at £55, meaning shoppers can save just over £10 in the current clearance.

It features a 600W motor, 7 speed settings and a 5L stainless steel mixing bowl.

The lightweight machine also includes dishwasher-safe attachments – a whisk, dough hooks, and paddle – plus a removable splash guard to help keep mess to a minimum.

One delighted customer raved: “This is my second one of these (my previous one had an electrical issue) which they refunded me even after 2 years of having it! I replaced it with another and they are perfect for home baking. Highly recommend.”

Another wrote: “Purchased to make birthday cakes – looks amazing, love the white and the wood look. Brilliant for the price and powerful.”

A third added: “I bought this product more than six months ago. It really helps me when I do cakes. It is a very excellent product.”

But not everyone was as impressed, with some users reporting issues with durability.

One shopper claimed: “Lasted a few months but the attachments ended up breaking. The whisk fell to pieces just from cake batter and the screws went into the mixture.”

Another added: “Bought this in March, used a handful of times and it just died – less than four months for something that’s used a handful of times is shocking.”

Still, with hundreds of positive reviews and a price tag that’s a fraction of a high-end mixer, it could be worth getting if you’re on a budget.

Remember to compare prices across lots of retailers before investing in an appliance like this, as you may find a better deal elsewhere.

Elsewhere, Aldi is selling a popular baking must-have for £216 cheaper than one from Lakeland.

The bargain retailer is bringing out its own pastel take on the classic stand mixer, just in time for Easter – and shoppers are already gearing up to bag one before they sell out.

Lakeland’s 6.5L Digital Stand Mixer can cost you up to £249.99, but Aldi has a dupe that is cooking up excitement.

And Aldi’s returning Classic Stand Mixer is being scanned for £34.99 and is a must-have for any kitchen.

Last week, the retailer announced it was flogging a garden gadget for £160 less than Karcher.

The budget supermarket is still currently selling the FERREX High Pressure Washer for just £89.99.

This type of product has proven to be a hit with customers in recent years.

The deal will save shoppers a tidy sum compared to big name brands.

This includes Karcher’s high pressure washer, which costs between £200 to £250, depending on the offers and promotional events.

Remember to compare prices

Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.

Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time.

A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for too.

How to save money at Asda

It’s worth signing up to the Asda Rewards scheme to save money at the supermarket.

The loyalty scheme, which is free to join, lets you earn Cashpot points by completing “missions” like hitting spending targets or buying products in certain categories.

You can also earn cashback by buying “star” products.

If you’re a regular shopper and often go for Asda’s premium lines, it’s worth taking on the “downshifting” challenge, too.

This means going for budget lines instead, which could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your shopping.

It’s worth joining specific Facebook groups where shoppers flag bargain deals they’ve found online or in-store.

Two worth checking are the Latest Deals Facebook Group and the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group.

The Sun revealed earlier this year the best time to score deals at Asda is once in the morning and again in the evening.

Look out for fresh produce like fruit and veg, often reduced to as low as 10p, especially during the morning reductions.

Check the reduced shelf throughout the day as different times can offer varying discounts.

Oliver Dixon

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GERMANY legend Mats Hummels has announced his retirement from football.

Hummels, 36, rolled credits on his glittering 18-year career with an emotional announcement on social media.

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The centre-back, who currently plays for Roma, sat in front of a camera and watched the greatest highlights of his career with the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Germany.

The defender then confirmed that he will be hanging up his boots at the end of the season.

Hummels said: “I’m struggling with myh emotions right now. Now comes the moment that no footballer can avoid.

“After more than 18 years and so many things that football has given me, I’m ending my career this summer.

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