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‘Flatpack’ tiny home with TWO storeys goes for sale for less than £9k – and it could be with you in just 3 weeks
A TWO-STOREY home has gone up for sale at just shy of £9,000 and it’s fully customisable.
The prefabricated home is built off-site and assembled on-site – just like your flat pack furniture.
The tiny home measures just 20ft by 40ft, but it is still able to accommodate a kitchen, living room and bathroom.
And it only weighs 3,000 pounds – compared to the average 80,000-160,000 pound house.
Made from alloy steel, using environmentally-friendly materials and energy-saving design, reduces the impact on the environment, reported Luxury Property News.
The listing describes it as “suitable for cities or rural areas” and describes its modern and simple appearance.
And the best part? You’re not tied into one area.
The home, selling for £8,921.70, is flexible, portable and quick to build.
It has also been described as lightweight and easy to transport.
The buyer can decide the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and even balconies – though the price will change depending on extras.
According to the manufacturers, users can construct the home quickly without professional knowledge and adapt it to a variety of living scenarios.
There are no solicitor fees, stressful paperwork or waiting months for completion.
And it is suitable for full-time living as well as a holiday home, office or guest accommodation.
They are currently in stock and, if purchased now, they will be delivered within three weeks.
Given the national average house price in the UK was reported at £264,500 in 2024, it could be an affordable alternative.
Of course, you could use the home to earn some extra cash, if you rent it out, or it could be an extra bedroom for friends and family.
Alternatively it could be used as an office or gym in your garden.
Tiny homes in the UK have boomed in popularity in recent years and typically range from 100 to 400 square feet in size.
Prices vary, but a basic tiny home can cost between £5,000 and £80,000, depending on size, materials, and whether it’s custom-built.
If a tiny home is on wheels, it may be classified as a caravan under UK law, meaning it might not require traditional planning permission.
The little-known reason the bathroom is the dustiest room in your house & the supermarket buy that’s making it worse
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“The rest of the house doesn’t get anywhere near the amount of dust!”
“Wait. What? The dust in my bathroom is from the toilet paper?!?” a third questioned.
“Yep most likely,” Victoria replied.
“It’s all micro toilet paper!”
“OMG. I knew I wasn’t crazy!” someone else laughed.
“My bathroom was always dusty literally a day after I cleaned it.”
However, others insisted it’s nothing to do with the Kirkland brand – and it’s an issue every manufacturer faces.
“It’s most toilet paper,” one wrote.
“The amount of dust that it creates is crazy.
“I don’t remember seeing toilet paper dust when I was kid!”
“All toilet paper does this. It’s so bad now,” another agreed.
“I never remember having this issue before but our bathroom is covered in this dust from it no matter what kind we use and I hate it.”
“I work in the industry,” a third weighed in.
“You have two options… soft and dusty, or rough and strong and less dusty!”
Fate of West Ham chair David Gold’s £130m estate revealed in will – and who will inherit huge stake in club
FORMER West Ham chairman David Gold’s enormous will has been revealed.
Probate has now been granted to his daughter Vanessa Young to administer the estate of the ex Hammers’ joint owner – which totalled more than £137million.
Mr Gold was initially thought to have died “intestate” in January 2023 with no instructions on how his fortune should be split.
But fresh documents now reveal a will was actually made in August 2021 outlining his final wishes.
The will includes details of how to deal with his family’s trust fund – and the right to sell his stake in West Ham United if “appropriate”.
It gave a gross value of his estate in the UK as £137,241,336 – with a net value of £127,529,095.
Daughter Vanessa was named as the executor and trustee.
And the will also stated those in charge of his estate could “sell all or any” of its assets they deem “appropriate” – including his 25.1 per cent stake in Premier League club West Ham.
In a document published last week, the grant of probate outlined: “The last will and testament of David Gold is proved and registered before the High Court of Justice.
“The Administration of David Gold’s estate is granted by this court to the following Executor – Vanessa Julia Young.”
Mr Gold’s other daughter Jacqueline Gold died in March 2023 after a seven year battle with breast cancer – leaving Vanessa as the sole administrator of his fortune.
In his will, Mr Gold wrote: “I appoint my daughters JACQUELINE GOLD (Jacqueline) VANESSA JULIA YOUNG (Vanessa) to be the executors and trustees of this Will.
“I give my trustees all my personal possessions with a request to distribute them according to the latest wishes I have expressed in any note left with my papers at my death.”
Beneficies of the trust listed on his will included his two daughters, his two son-in-laws, a granddaughter and his partner.
Mr Gold also left a series of legacies free of inheritance tax including £100,000 to his sister Marie Mould, £50,000 each to two named individuals, and £25,000 each to two others.
Some of the awards were conditional on the benefactors remaining as employees at the time of his death.
Mr Gold also outlined in his will that his trustees must hold his estate on trust.
He added: “They may sell all or any of the assets in my estate as they consider appropriate.”
Before the will was discovered, a letter of administration was granted by the High Court of Justice to Vanessa.
It added that the “Ad Colligenda Bona grant” is “limited for the purposes only of collecting in and receiving the estate and doing such acts as may be necessary to preserve and protect the shareholdings of the deceased in WH Holdings Ltd, GGIH Holdings lTD and Goddington Manor Management Ltd, to include for the avoidance of doubt the right to sell the said shares and to sell (his main home) and until further representation be granted.
“The application has stated the gross value of the estate in the United Kingdom amounts to £130M and the net value amounts to £125M.”
BBC star & Bafta-winner with career spanning six decades dies aged 97 as Michael Palin leads tributes
BBC star and Bafta-winner Lee Montague has sadly died aged 97.
Michael Palin has led heartfelt tributes for the star who had a stellar career spanning six decades.
In a touching message, Michael Palin said: “Very sad to hear that I shall not see Lee again.
“He was such good company, wise, experienced, empathetic, funny. It was always a pleasure to share a stage with him.”
Lee trained at the Old Vic theatre school and first appeared on stage in 1950.
He went on to perform at the RSC, and the Old Vic with Laurence Olivier.
Other notable venues included Manchester Royal Exchange, and Bristol Old Vic.
His screen debut saw him shoot to fame 1952 in John Huston’s Moulin Rouge.
Other credits over the years included The Silent Enemy, Bill Budd, Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Jesus of Nazareth, and Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence.
In 1965 Lee became the first storyteller on the BBC children’s programme Jackanory and narrated 15 episodes.
By the 70s Lee was a recurring actor in The Sweeney, Bergerac and Seconds Out.
Robert Lindsay who played a boxer in 1981 TV series Seconds Out opposite Lee said: “I’m devastated as I regarded Lee as my theatrical Dad and I have kept in touch with him over many years.”
Hampstead playwright Sir David Hare said Lee was: “a consummate gentleman”.
And author Deborah Moggach added: “I absolutely loved how he was always up for a chat, down at the shops, and how terribly interesting he was, and fun. He was such a lovely lovely man.”
Lee, whose real name was Leonard Goldberg, was born in Bow in 1927.
He had live in South End Green for 65 years and was best known locally as the saviour of Keats Library.
Camden Council announced it was shuttering the venue in 2011, but Lee formed a committee of neighbours to set up the Keats Community Library charity – which is still running today.
He was made President for Life and wrote scripts for several actors to perform at fundraisers, including Michael Palin.
Stephen Bobasch, Chair of Keats Community Library said: “Lee was a lovely person and modest about his career, and he was so well read. He did so much for the community.
“We were touched by the lovely comments we have received from distinguished performers and writers as well as his friends and neighbours. He will be greatly missed.”
Speaking about what inspired him to pursue the world of acting, Lee said in a 2014 Ham&High interview: “Mamie Watson was a drama teacher at Toynbee Hall who saw something in this boy from the East End and urged him on.”
The star was also asked about who he would like to portray him in a movie about his life.
He replied: “A resurrected Walter Matthau. My idol. I loved his brand of humour.”
Lee leaves behind two children, who he shared with his late wide Ruth Goring.
The pair were married for 67 years until her death in 2023.
Vogue Williams looks incredible in blue bikini on the beach in St Barts after denying split with Spencer Matthews
VOGUE Williams dazzled in a bright blue bikini as she hit the beach in St Barts after denying rumours of a rift with husband Spencer Matthews.
The broadcaster and podcast host, 39, opted for a cobalt two-piece with a white trim, starting off her day on the sands by pairing her swimwear with denim shorts and a straw hat.
Vogue pulled on a pair of white-framed sunglasses to complete her stylish look, flashing a smile as she strode across the sands.
Her carefree attitude came after a tough week for the mum of three, who was forced to defend suggestions her seven-year marriage is in crisis.
Yet she appeared to be chilled out and relaxed on her family holiday with Made In Chelsea alum Spencer, 36, their kids and Spencer’s mum.
After perching on her sun lounger, she grabbed a huge white inflatable ring and headed towards her husband.
She was seen having a natter with the E4 star, who wore patterned shorts and a shirt left unbuttoned.
He also pulled on a pair of sunglasses as he embraced his downtime.
Earlier in the trip, the Irish model pulled on a green strapless bikini for another day in the sun.
The holiday comes just a month after Vogue and Spencer’s ski trip – where she stripped to a pink bikini on the slopes.
SPEAKING OUT
Just last week Vogue said she’d “had enough” after rumours of struggles at home.
Now the mum of three has taken to Instagram to set the record straight.
In a fiery rant posted alongside a carousel of images showing the pair in happy times, she wrote: “It’s with great sadness that I have to let you know that Spen and I are NOT breaking up!
“I usually avoid addressing baseless and cruel rumours but this just keeps coming up.”
She told how rumours of a marriage breakdown are “absolutely not true and much more importantly I don’t want my children hearing these lies in the playground.”
She added: “We’re not sure what the angle is or where it’s coming from but the whole thing feels very strange and mean.
“We’re very happily married and in love and I hope posting the truth on my own platform might make it stop.”
Spencer then made light of the situation as he added some of the speculation was “quite funny to be fair.”
SPLIT RUMOURS
It comes after speculation the pair were trying to avoid the seven-year itch.
It also follows Spencer’s reveal that he will not be leaving his fortune to their kids over nepotism fears.
Meanwhile, according to The Mirror, the couple held different opinions on handling rumours of their split.
A source told the publication: “Vogue is much more sensitive than Spencer when it comes to people talking about their relationship and their family, so she takes rumours about their marriage much more to heart and it makes her angry.
“It’s a bit like water off a duck’s back to Spencer – but Vogue finds it hard seeing them all the time, especially as they’ve got kids, which she said herself.”
They added: “Spencer also feels that if you address something publicly it just fuels the situation – it doesn’t stop people from talking, it almost has the opposite effect.
“So they’re not really on the same page with it, which can be an issue, at times.”
Suggestions of a rift were also ramped up a notch when Vogue failed to mention Spencer in her Mother’s Day post.
It came despite the fact Spencer gushed over his “incredible” wife in his upload.
Nepo-baby with Emmy-winning mom and Hollywood director dad poses with Gerard Butler – can you guess her famous parents?
A NEPO baby with an Emmy-winning mom and Hollywood director dad has posed with Gerard Butler.
At just 20 years of age, this talented actress, who has very famous parents, attended CinemaCon 2025.
Posing alongside the P.S. I Love You actor, 55, in new snaps, the young woman looked extremely glam and just like her mom.
This came as she attended a special screening of How To Train Your Dragon, which she will star in.
The upcoming film is a live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated movie and is set to hit theaters later this year.
The young star’s mother, who is 52 years of age, won a BAFTA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role back in 2006.
Not only this, but she was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours for services to film and charity in the United Kingdom.
Meanwhile, her father wrote and directed the 2018 musical film Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
That’s it, you’ve got it, it’s the daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker – Nico Parker.
The young actress’ parents got married in 1998 but separated in 2022.
Nico isn’t their only child, with them having welcomed another two kids during their marriage,
They have two daughters, Ripley (born 2000) and Nico (born 2004), and a son, Booker (born 2014).
Thandiwe is currently in a relationship with American musician Elijah Dias, better known by his stage name Lonr.
Meanwhile, Ol has kept a low profile.
Following in her mom’s footsteps, Nico’s career is already glowing.
Nico’s list of film credits is packed full of big titles despite her only being born in 2004.
What is a Nepo Baby?
A ‘nepo baby’ is a colloquial term used to describe individuals who have gained opportunities or success in their careers primarily due to familial connections or the influence of their well-known or wealthy parents, rather than solely through their own talent, skills, or efforts.
The term ‘nepo’ is short for ‘nepotism’, which refers to favouritism granted to relatives or close friends, often in a professional context.
Key Characteristics:
- Inherited advantage: Nepo babies often benefit from their family’s established reputation, wealth, or industry connections.
- Access to networks: They typically have easier access to influential networks and resources within their chosen field.
- Public perception: The term can carry a negative connotation, implying that their success is not entirely merit-based.
Industries Affected:
- Entertainment: Many actors, musicians, and other performers are often labeled as nepo babies if they have famous parents.
- Business: Individuals who inherit or are given significant roles in family-owned businesses.
- Politics: Politicians who follow in the footsteps of their parents or other relatives.
Examples:
- Children of famous actors who become actors themselves.
- Heirs to business empires who assume executive roles.
- Offspring of political figures who enter public office.
The concept of nepo babies is often debated, with some arguing that it undermines the notion of meritocracy.
Meanwhile, others believe that it is natural for families to support and help each other succeed.
The young actress joined Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Leo Woodall in the new Bridget Jones movie.
She also starred in Tim Burton’s 2019 live action remake of Dumbo.
Nico is also known for playing the role of Sarah Miller in the first season of the HBO series The Last of Us.
‘Beyond ridiculous’ – Tommy Fury slammed for rejecting ‘multiple offers’ from Jake Paul and faces losing out on rematch
TOMMY FURY has been slammed for turning down “multiple offers” to rematch Jake Paul – and faces losing out on the fight forever.
Fury, 25, beat Paul, 28, via split-decision in 2023 and became the first and so far only man to hand the YouTuber-turned-boxer a loss.
Talk of a rematch has ensued ever since but Paul’s team claim Fury rejected a $6million (£4.5m) offer to do it on Netflix last year.
The money could have risen to $8m (£6m) but now Fury risks forfeiting the mega-money fight all together.
Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian told SunSport: “Tommy was offered an unbelievable deal to headline versus Jake on Netflix and they had a false sense of expectations.
“Jake’s not gonna ever offer him that kind of money again. Now if Tommy Fury showed up and said, ‘Jake, here is $20million to fight me and I’m gonna make $20million.’ Right, all the power to you.
“But they’ve never made an offer once. And we’ve made multiple offers to try to make that rematch happen.
“And if you’re very confident that you’re gonna be Jake Paul, you should have jumped at the opportunity to fight him for $6million plus upside on Netflix.
“It’s just beyond ridiculous that they didn’t.”
Paul has won five times since the points loss in Saudi Arabia – most recently against Mike Tyson.
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Tyson accepted the fight – in place of Fury – under controversial terms due to his age.
He was 58 by the time he lost an eight-round decision to Paul – but still over 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix.
Fury meanwhile has fought just once since victory over Paul – beating the American’s arch rival KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October 2023.
He underwent hand surgery afterwards and pulled out of his scheduled return in January after ex-UFC star Darren Till threatened to KICK him in the ring.
Fury has always maintained he spent 2024 out injured nursing his busted hand – suffering a secret battle with depression while doing so.
But Bidarian revealed that was not Fury’s reasoning for rejecting their offers to rematch Paul.
He said: “That was never mentioned. They were turning it down because they wanted a lot more money.
“The only place where Tommy Fury can make anything close to the numbers that Jake Paul offers Tommy Fury is to fight, KSI again.
“That’s just being transparent and if that’s what he chooses to do, good for him, that’s not boxing, that’s, that’s a different form of the sport, as you know.
“It’s not truly viewed as professional boxing but if that’s what he chooses to do, 100 per cent we understand.
“But Jake’s at a point where he doesn’t need Tommy Fury to have his career continue to rise. Tommy Fury definitely needs Jake Paul.”
Lady Gaga 2025 tickets LIVE: General sale opens TODAY with extra dates added in UK and US
GENERAL sale for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour starts today as the artist added new dates in the UK and the US.
The highly anticipated tour will kick off in Las Vegas in July 2025.
The 14-time Grammy Award winner will perform across the North America and Europe.
The pre-sale opened yesterday and caused a mayhem with tickets selling out quickly and the fans complaining about the pricing.
The US superstar had to add extra dates due to the extraordinary demand.
The general sale for all dates – US, UK and mainland Europe – begins today at 12pm local time.
You can find tickets for shows in the UK and US at the outlets below:
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‘If I can be bothered’ – Luke Littler casts major doubt on breaking Phil Taylor record as he hints at when he’ll retire
LUKE LITTLER has claimed it’s unlikely he’ll target Phil Taylor’s World Championship haul – unless the money is good.
The Power won 16 World Championships in his remarkable career and played well into his 50s.
Littler won his maiden PDC world crown earlier this year at the tender age of just 18.
He bagged £500,000 after beating Michael van Gerwen 7-3 at Ally Pally in January.
But The Nuke doesn’t see himself playing for another 34 years and replicating Taylor’s remarkable longevity.
Littler joined Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane and Ian Wright on podcast The Overlap to discuss his career and love of football.
Littler revealed his darts hero growing up was Taylor, who won 14 PDC World Championship titles over his three-decade career.
Lionesses legend Scott asked Littler if he felt he was able to beat Taylor’s outrageous tally.
Speaking to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, he replied with a grin: “If I can be bothered to stay around for that time.”
Littler added that Taylor was 52 when he won his 16th crown in 2013.
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Wright chimed in: “You’ve got all that time, you can go for that long if you want.”
Littler replied: “If I want..!
“If I don’t have to [I’ll carry on that long]. If I want to, then I will.”
Scott laughed: “I don’t think you’ll have to. You’ll get an apple juice deal or something.”
Keane questioned if it was a lack of “hunger” that would see Littler put away his darts early.
But The Nuke cheekily added in response: “Probably just the money, to be fair.”
Littler also believes Taylor – who he recently faced in a bizarre jenga match – would “struggle” if pitted against today’s modern-day elite.
Premier League Darts 2025: Dates and venues
Night 1 – Belfast: Humphries beat Dobey 6-1
Night 2 – Glasgow: Littler beat Humphries 6-5
Night 3 – Dublin: Price beat Aspinall 6-3
Night 4 – Exeter: Humphries beat Littler 6-4
Night 5 – Brighton: Littler beat Aspinall 6-3
Night 6 – Nottingham: Price beat Littler 6-3
Night 7 – Cardiff: Littler beat Van Gerwen 6-4
Night 8 – Newcastle: Littler beat Humphries 6-1
Night 9 – Uber Arena, Berlin – Thursday April 3
Night 10 – AO Arena, Manchester – Thursday April 10
Night 11 – Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam – Thursday April 17
Night 12 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool – Thursday April 24
Night 13 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Thursday May 1
Night 14 – First Direct Arena, Leeds – Thursday May 8
Night 15 – P&J Live, Aberdeen – Thursday May 15
Night 16 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield – Thursday May 22
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He continued: “There’s a record there [Phil Taylor’s] to be broken, but it’s going to take some doing.
“He also won the World Matchplay 16 times, so he’s won two of the big majors 16 times – it’ll take some doing.
“[The competition] is a lot better now. You still had Phil Taylor, Eric Bristow – it was still a good field.
“But nowadays, I think Phil would struggle.”
Luke Littler prize money breakdown
Here is all the prize money Luke Littler has won so far after being crowned 2025 PDC World Darts Championship winner:
World Championship 2025 – £500,000
World Championship 2024 – £200,000
Grand Slam of Darts 2024 – £150,000
European Tour – £91,000
Player Championships events – £71,500
Players Championship final runner-up – £60,000
UK Open 2023 + 2024 – £17,500
World Matchplay – £10,000
World Grand Prix – £7,500
European Championship – £7,500
(Unranked) Premier League Darts – £315,000
TOTAL: £1.43 million
Littler returns to action on Thursday night in Berlin for Week 9 of the Premier League Darts.
The 18-year-old is the defending champion and currently tops the standings with 28 points.
He has already racked up four night victories, with just one more needed to take the tournament record of five.
Littler said: “I never really say I’m the best in the world, but I am performing at a really good level at the moment.
“I’m sitting comfortably at the top of the table now, so hopefully I should be even more settled going into the next few weeks.
“I want to finish top of the table again, I want to go back-to-back, but my main goal now is to get my fifth nightly win in Berlin.”