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OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.

Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. 

ARIES

March 21 to April 20

Pluto is not in the mood to indulge you – you may need to work extra-hard towards your ambitions but the results can be worthwhile.

Only you can decide exactly how much you want to give to a dream.

Love may feel difficult to pin down, but all the feelings are there – a partner is waiting for you to let yourself see that.

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 TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

So much talking but so little action in key relationships and you are ready to address this.

Wipe the slate clean and start again, with a clear set of goals this time, and something will shift and the future start to show itself.

Your cash chart has Jupiter-tinged luck but you do also need to pay attention.

GEMINI

The soundtrack of your life is a song you can’t seem to get out of your head – because it holds a special meaning for your heart.

Bringing these two aspects together can end a time of uncertainty and open your destiny door.

A moon of understanding, rather than critic-ism, is your family guardian.

CANCER

June 22 to July 22

However much you may want to give in to demands, Mars stands firm. At work, this shows the leadership skills you need to make a large leap upwards – just beware of strong becoming stubborn.

At home, there’s a third way that better meets your needs. In love, partners have time, so don’t be rushed.

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LEO

July 23 to August 23

Finding a balance between walking a dutiful path and going your own way is never easy for Leo, but your chart could make this seem even tougher.

You are growing so much, and learning to find smarter ways to get where you need to go.

The real cost of love may not be known, so beware of giving too much trust.

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VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

Daydreams that seem real could be just that when you adjust the way you value your own skills and time.

What you have to give is precious and deserves to be rated that way.

Pluto’s impatience pushes through in your prize zone and could make you push a button in haste. Count to ten before you act.

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An emotional marriage moon can mark the moment a couple reconnect and start to see the same future[/caption]

LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

Address any doubts about how loyal a bond may be – never doubt you have the strength to do this and come through smiling.

There’s strong Mars ambition in your chart but this could dilute your energy over too many goals, so take time to select the right three. Passion wakes up with something to say.

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SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

Don’t let enticing new offers distract you from a path you’re already halfway along – it will be worth your while to see this through to the end. Other plans can wait a while.

You have some shrewd Mercury planning skills and putting these to work, preferably in writing, can help you see a bright future.

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SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

When Venus calls, you will always answer but there’s a tantalising choice between two different passion opp-ortunities.

Which one you choose must not only feel right today, but feel future-proofed for tomorrow.

A new colleague may seem so quiet but is about to make some impressive noise, so get involved.

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CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

Intuition in contests is powerful as Jupiter and the moon travel in tandem, so mix natural luck with natural insight and get one step ahead.

As for love, with such a secrets-centred Venus chart it’s easy to “forget” to share some important info with a partner. Fight this and try to keep nothing back.

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AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

It’s not always easy for you to express or explain your feelings, but the key is to keep trying as people who care for you will go the extra mile to meet you half way.

A friend’s love life contains a valuable lesson for you, if you let yourself see it.

The luck factor is strongest when you decide to do your own research.

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PISCES

February 19 to March 20

A job with a lot of travelling is on offer and this will need careful thought.

Remember, wherever you go, your thoughts and mem-ories go with you.

If you need to clarify certain facts, this is your moment. Confidence to sing or speak in public is building in private, and it can burst out by tonight.

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THE BIG Brother house is heating up – with two more romances blossoming after Nathan and Rose became the first couple.

The latest love twist involves youngest housemate Lily who was spotted in her co-star’s bed at the end of Wednesday’s episode.

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Romance has already blossomed between Rosie and Nathan[/caption]

The new romances haven’t gone unnoticed by bosses either, with presenter Will Best discussing love brewing in the house on Late & Live.

While reflecting on the “happier” mood inside the house, after days of rows, the host told the audience tonight: “Lily and Tom at the end of the episode definitely seemed to be ‘happier’ together.

“Do we think she specifically fancies Tom? She did say at the start, day two, that he was good looking.”

Will revealed the second potential romance, and continued: “Another pair we should be keeping an eye on, we touched on it before, Segun and Hanah.

“From the get go they have been quite flirty and appear to be a good match.”

Former Big Brother housemate Yinrun Huang, from last year’s series, joined the Late and Live panel tonight and agreed.

She said: “They are very compatible with each other, they are so easy with each other, so harmonious.”

Nathan and Baked Potato were the first to reveal strong feelings for each other and have been grabbing private moments together to snog.

Sceptical viewers have said accused the pair of faking their feelings and having a “showmance” for more airtime.

But Big Brother’s Yinrun defended Rosie aka Baked Potato and Nathan’s romance saying it is the real deal.

But Yinrun, who appeared on the ITV2 fly-on-the-wall reality series last year, have revealed why she thinks their romance is “authentic” after spotting a big clue.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Yinrun said: “I’ve given them a name Natato – I think it’s genuine and I wish it is. I want to see the love in the house.

“I can tell from the way they look at each other and each other’s eyes, they can’t help but kiss each other.

“I think it’s love. I’m happy to see more about it. They’re already thinking about parents, I think it will blossom outside because they’ll be under less pressure.

“And from family and friends, when they see that they have been through the Big Brother experience together, I think they will be more supportive to them as well.

“I think they will receive a lot good comments, I hope it will blossom.

“It was a shock at first, I didn’t see it coming, but everything makes sense, there’s a lot of hugging, they’re always together chatting to each other…the chemistry was already there.

“I thought it was only friendship at first, but apparently they have feelings for each other.

“I think it’s fair that people are sceptical, people have different opinions on relationships – whatever relationship, friendship or romance in the house, it’s a very complex scenario.

“But I think it’s authentic and real. I can’t wait to see how it will develop on the outside.”

Elsewhere, Yinrun thinks one housemate could be playing a game – and the person may surprise you.

Eagle-eyed Yinrun said she’s spotted a big change in Izaaz and thinks his “game-plan” may have backfired on him.

She told us: “I think everyone is playing a game, they’re in the Big Brother game, but if I had to pick one, I’d say Izazz.

“As a viewer, we’ve seen Izaaz change his personality a bit compared to now.

“Before he was a peacemaker and now he just wants to create chaos and doesn’t care, he wants people to be mad at each other.

“There’s definitely a switch there. He is being himself, but right now he’s probably in a different mindset now, compared to the first couple of days.

“He’s playing a different way to the way he is now.”

When asked if his game-plan has failed, Yinrun said: “I think it did based on the result, he’s up for eviction and been nominated the most.

“He got three votes and there must be a reason.

“I think he needs some time to digest it and I think he’s tired as well, with the lack of sleep, so bless him.

“I think he needs more time to sort himself out emotionally, and how he will deal with facing the eviction.

“He definitely needs some time for himself.”

She continued: “I’m really enjoying seeing his changes and he’s has a good character.”

While Yinrun thinks some of the housemates, including Emma, Dean and Nathan may be holding a grudge towards Izazz over the “bagel-gate”.

She added: “I think in the Big Brother house, one small issue can be a big problem.

“In real life, you’d put it in the fridge. But in the house, the bagel situation you can talk about it for days.

“I don’t think there is any big issue but I think they’ve seen that behaviour and gone ‘I’m not too sure now’.”

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Yinrun said Nathan is being ‘genuine’[/caption]

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But she think Izaaz may be playing a game in the house[/caption]

MANCHESTER UNITED have suffered a blow as Mason Mount has had another injury setback.

The midfielder has struggled for consistent fitness since his arrival from Chelsea in 2023.

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Mason Mount has suffered an injury setback[/caption]

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Erik ten Hag has put his faith in his remaining players[/caption]

Mount, 25, has only featured in five games in all competitions this season and has failed to score or assist a single goal.

He was last in the Premier League squad in September for the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham.

However, he has since been out with an injury, his second of the season having had a hamstring problem.

Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has now confirmed that Mount will not be back when expected.

He said: “I think a bit longer [to wait for Mount], that’s what we expected.

“I think he will be back soon.”

Mount joins nine other players who are absent for the Europa League clash against Fenerbahce.

Defenders Jonny Evans, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw are all out of the match.

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Kobbie Mainoo, Dan Gore, and Toby Collyer will also miss out.

Captain Bruno Fernandes is also unavailable for Ten Hag as he is suspended from the match after picking up two yellow cards against Porto.

However, the underfire Dutchman remains optimistic about getting a good result.

Ten Hag has insisted that the fit members of the squad are “capable” of getting a result.

He added: “The players who are available have to do the job and they are capable of doing the job.

“I think we have enough players in the team that are so experienced. Our team is so experienced.

“We’ve faced such situations more often.

“I think we’re looking forward, I think it will be a great ambience that’s fuel for the team and it’s a real challenge, it’s a motivation, it’s really good for us.”

SIR Keir Starmer wants to use the £15trillion Commonwealth market to give the British economy a shot in the arm.

Arriving at the Samoan summit today, he will brush off a “protectionist approach” to enhance trade within the alliance.

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Sir Keir Starmer wants to enhance trade within Commonwealth to boost British economy[/caption]

The PM is setting up a new UK Trade Centre of Expertise to unlock markets for UK business.

Sir Keir said: “We have an opportunity to turn around the lives of people in the UK. We can’t do that with a protectionist approach.”

He has also dismissed talk over Britain paying slave trade reparations.

The PM said: “In all the conversations I’ve had with them, what they’re most interested in is can we help them working with for example international institutions, financial institutions on the sorts of packages they need right now in relation to the challenges they’re facing right now.

“That’s where I’m going to put my focus rather than what will end up being very very long endless discussions about reparations on the past.

“This is about stance really, looking forward rather than looking backwards.

“Now of course slavery is abhorrent everybody – the trade and the practice, there’s no question about that.

“But I think from my point of view and taking the approach I’ve just taken, I’d rather roll up my sleeves and work with them on the current future-facing challenges than spend a lot of time on the past.

“That’s my focus.”

India and South Africa did not attend, choosing to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

BILLIE Faiers has been blasted by fans for including distressing scenes of her alcoholic stepdad in her reality show.

The former TOWIE star, 34, was shown crying on the phone to Dave Chatwood while he was suffering from a drink-induced “psychosis” in the latest episode.

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Billie Faiers was shown crying in a distressing Family Diaries episode[/caption]

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She was talking on the phone to her alcoholic stepdad Dave Chatwood[/caption]

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Billie’s stepdad, who she treats as her biological dad, was ‘suffering from psychosis’[/caption]

Dave – who Billie treats as her biological father – had discharged himself from hospital and was heard telling her he was being chased by “20 geezers” outside a supermarket.

During the call, Dave – aka Chatty – told Billie that onlookers were saying he was “a lunatic escaped from hospital”.

In the latest episode of Billie & Greg: The Family Diaries, Billie’s husband Greg Shepherd was seen driving the streets in search of his father-in-law.

Although his face was obscured from the camera, Dave was shown getting into the passenger seat of Greg’s car once found, still with hospital cannulas in his arms.

It later transpired he was in possession of a small bottle of wine.

But fans watching the ITVBe show on Wednesday night have argued that the scenes should have been kept private.

Writing on the programme’s official Facebook page, one viewer said: “Why would u record this. It’s your fathers private life, doesn’t need to be aired.”

Another added: “ABSOLUTELY shocking, how on earth do u think this is going to help him ,as a family u should educate urself about alcoholism and not let cameras film.”

A third agreed: “Why would you film this about your dad?”

And someone else chimed in: “God, fancy living your life on camera like this. It’s disgusting. Some things should be private.”

Others, however, felt differently.

“I think she’s actually really brave and real for sharing all of this. It raises awareness and some people might get help after seeing some of these situations,” one fan wrote.

Agreeing, another added: “I’m glad this is being played out on telly its the truth and reality of living with an alcoholic.”

Dave was previously married to Billie and her sister Sam Faiers‘ mum Suzie and they have always treated him as their dad.

The sisters’ violent biological father split from Suzie when they were toddlers.

In August, Sam revealed that Dave had gone to rehab to receive treatment for an alcohol addiction.

The former TOWIE star, who used to star on The Mummy Diaries with Billie, told her fans on Instagram how proud the family was of him.

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Dave was eventually found by Billie’s husband Greg[/caption]

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Billie was shown discussing her dad with her mum Suzie[/caption]

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Suzie later drove Dave to a detox centre[/caption]

The latest episode of The Family Diaries explained the lead up to Dave rehab admission.

Billie explained her “black and blue” dad had spent a few days in hospital after falling over while drunk but had discharged himself.

In a desperate and tearful phone call to Greg, who was out looking for him, she said: “The nurse said he was very confused. She tried to stop him from leaving but he was getting very agitated.”

“She said she was worried as he is wandering around outside of hospital and is very confused.”

Billie was then shown on the phone to Dave, who told her he was in a supermarket car park.

The worried star urged him to stay put, but he replied: “I can’t, there’s about 20 geezers after me.

“The police are saying I escaped hospital… they’re saying he’s a lunatic escaped from hospital.”

When Greg finally found Dave, he told his son-in-law that he didn’t want to return to hospital. Greg did, however, persuade him.

Billie later told the cameras: “I’ve never heard him like that.”

She then explained that addicts can suffer from psychosis when withdrawing from alcohol.

Greg told his wife: “He was completely hallucinating.”

Revealing Dave had been in possession of a bottle of wine, he added: “How have [shop staff] served him standing there with cannulas hanging out of his arm? He was telling me he’d been kidnapped.”

Later in the show, Dave was taken to a detox centre by his ex wife Suzie.

Billie explained that he could only check in to a rehab centre in Bournemouth, Dorset, once his alcohol levels in his blood had subsided.

At the end of Wednesday’s Family Diaries, viewers affected by the scenes were advised to visit the NHS Live Well website for help.

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Billie stars in the Family Diaries with Greg and their three children[/caption]

THE body of a missing paddleboarder has been found after two people got into difficulty in Dovestone Reservoir.

Simon Daniels, from Cheshire, fell into the water along with a woman at the Oldham beauty spot on Sunday afternoon.

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Emergency services searching for a person in the water[/caption]

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The personal trainer is understood to have been paddleboarding[/caption]

The personal trainer is understood to have been paddleboarding on the reservoir.

The woman was rescued and treated for hypothermia and shock.

The man, who has now been named as Simon, reportedly got into difficulty in the water.

Searches involving police, fire crews, underwater search teams and mountain rescue teams have been ongoing to find Simon.

Greater Manchester Police said the underwater search team discovered a body at 6.15pm this evening which has now been confirmed to be his.

His family have been informed, the force added.

Detective Inspector Laura Crossley, from Oldham CID, said: “Throughout this tragic incident we have been in close contact with Simon’s family.

“We will continue to offer them our support as they come to terms with their loss.

“His death is not being treated as suspicious and the scene has now been closed. A report is being prepared for the coroner.

“We appreciate the public’s support in enabling search teams to carry out their investigations.

“We understand the inconvenience this may have caused over the last few days but it was important we conducted a full and thorough search for Simon.”

A GMP statement read: “Today (23/10/2024), we have recovered a body in Dovestone Reservoir following an extensive search involving specialist teams combing the area since Sunday after we were alerted two people had gotten into difficulty in the water.

“An initial large search operation was commenced by emergency services, including the Coastguard and Mountain Rescue, to locate the missing man after one person was recovered from the water and taken to hospital.

“At 6.15pm this evening, the police underwater search team discovered a body, which has now been confirmed as Simon Daniels from Cheshire.

“We have informed Simon’s family of this development.”

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Cops said Simon’s family have been informed[/caption]

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A helicopter at the Oldham beauty spot on Sunday afternoon[/caption]

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Police cars at the edge of the reservoir[/caption]

JUDE BELLINGHAM’s brother was at the centre of a heated brawl after Sunderland beat Luton Town.

Jobe Bellingham clashed with the Hatters’ goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski at full-time.

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Jobe Bellingham was involved in a clash with Luton’s Thomas Kaminski[/caption]

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Plenty of players joined in on the brawl[/caption]

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Many more players joined in as the tensions escalated at Kenilworth Road.

Bellingham and his Sunderland team-mate Luke O’Nien, as well as Luton’s Carlton Morris and Tom Holmes, ended the night in the book.

But it was Sunderland’s night after they survived a gruelling first-half examination at the hands of the Hatters, who should have been ahead at the break.

The Town’s failure to cash in rebounded as Chris Rigg, 17, fired the visitors ahead ten minutes into the second half.

Luton made things difficult again when Elijah Adebayo headed his first of the season eight minutes later but the Black Cats got the cream when Mundle shot home in the 66th minute.

Sunderland, chasing their second away win in four days after Sunday’s victory at Hull, were first into the attack with just a minute on the clock with a shot from Dan Neil.

Seconds later, Belgian stopper Thomas Kaminski saved Alan Browne’s close-range goalbound back-heel with a leg.

Luton, tails up after Saturday’s 3-0 win over derby rivals Watford, survived that nervy spell and went close with a shot by striker Morris.

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This was breathless, all- action stuff, and Sunderland came under severe pressure midway through the half.

First, Mackems keeper Anthony Patterson intervened to stop a header from home centre-back Mark McGuiness squeezing in under the bar.

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Chirs Rigg fired in the opener at Kenilworth Road[/caption]

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That was from Alfie Doughty’s left-wing corner. Within seconds, Doughty’s next corner set up McGuinness for another header — and this time the ball hit the bar.

Luton thought they had found a way through deep into first-half added time when Morris swept home yet another Doughty corner — but Town midfielder Jordan Clark was standing well offside.

Two minutes into the second half, Patterson kept the score level with a save from Adebayo’s close-range header out after Clark’s cross from the right found the big striker.

But Sunderland took the lead on 55 minutes.

For once, Luton slackened their grip in midfield as Tahith Chong lost possession and Browne’s header sent Rigg on a run.

As he headed towards the left of the area, the teenager swivelled and fired home a low left-foot shot.

But Luton levelled eight minutes later. That man Doughty was at the root of things again, firing in a free-kick from the right

Morris met it just past the far post and volleyed across goal for Adebayo to head home.

Sunderland grabbed back the lead six minutes later. Chong claimed he had been fouled, ref Tom Nield disagreed, and Neil set up Mundle for a run across the box that ended with a low finish.

ARABELLA Chi and her new businessman boyfriend wowed as they made their first red carpet appearance.

Last month, The Sun revealed that model Arabella, 33, is loved up with Billy Henty after secretly dating for the past few months.

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Arabella Chi and new boyfriend Billy Henty made their first red carpet appearance[/caption]

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Arabella wore a silver figure hugging maxi dress for the occasion[/caption]

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Her romance with Adam Maxted ended earlier this year[/caption]

The new couple stepped out together at the UK premiere of Marvel film Venom: The Last Dance.

Arabella wore silver figure hugging maxi dress for the occasion, while Billy opted for a black suit.

The Sun first told how Billy and Arabella were spotted on a date last month and sources say things between the pair are getting very serious.

An insider said: “Arabella has made no secret of wanting to find the one and it looks like Billy could be that man.

“He’s clever, handsome and has a jet setting lifestyle, which she loves.

“It was a big step putting him on her socials – she didn’t tag him but she’s happy for people to see her happy and in love.”

Arabella been enjoying the single life after her romance with Love Islander Adam Maxted abruptly ended.

The pair had spent time together in the Love Island All Stars villa in January.

She said: “I’ve been so unlucky in love.

“I’ve dated people I thought at the time were the one, which was a mistake I’ve since learnt from.”

Arabella also previously dated Manchester City player Rúben Dias last year.

However, she later swore off footballers.

In 2019, Arabella starred in the hit ITV dating show Love Island – entering the villa on day 18 and leaving on day 25.

Ahead of returning for All Stars, the model opened up about what she wanted.

She told us: “I’ve been fortunate enough to hang out in Hollywood circles but I have still not found love.

“I’ve never felt more ready to settle down.

“All I’ve ever wanted is true love and that fairytale dream. I’m 32, I want to get married and have babies.

“I haven’t got lots of time left and I know more about myself now than ever.

“This is my last shot to find my happily ever after.”

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Arabella starred on Love Island back in 2019[/caption]

A TERRACED house with a garden and garage has hit the market for just £10 – but there’s a catch.

The property is located in the stunning Welsh Valleys in the quaint village of Tylorstown.

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The terraced house up for auction for just £10[/caption]

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Inside, scrap furniture is piled up high[/caption]

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The gutted property is described by auctioneers as ‘open plan’[/caption]

But the tiny £10 guide price is explained by the house’s decrepit interior, with scrap furniture piled high and walls stripped of their plaster.

The house, which is barely more than skeleton, is generously described by auctioneers as “open plan”.

And while it won’t be for the faint-hearted, it could be the perfect fixer-upper for keen profit hunters.

The property boasts a forecourt, rear garden and garage and is near a host of cafes, shops and restaurants in the bustling town of Ferndale.

Sean Roper, who works for Paul Fosh Auctions, believes it has the potential to fit two or even three bedrooms once renovated.

He added that the property had been “stripped back ready for upgrading and improvement” – and that the right buyer will “transform” it into a “comfortable and generously sized” abode.

It is conveniently situation four miles from Porth train station and a 45-minute drive from Cardiff.

Those interested will need to move fast as the auction will only run for just over 48 hours – beginning on November 5 and closing on November 7 at 5pm.

It comes after another Welsh property hit the market for a staggering £0.

But, much like the Tylorstown house, it was in dire need of a makeover, having been destroyed by a fire.

Meanwhile, prospective buyers this week spotted that an entire street was up for sale – including 12 terraced houses.

It didn’t come cheap, though – with starting bids set at an eye-watering £1.5 million.

Home shoppers have also been presented with a flurry of properties with quirky interior features – like a quaint cottage in Dover with its very own cave.

And a two-bed property in the West Midlands concealed a more unsettling secret – with a mountain of junk and abandoned belongings inside.

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The property is located in the village of Tylorstown[/caption]

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It is dingy inside with walls stripped of their plaster[/caption]

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The house comes with a garden and garage[/caption]

A BAN on disposable vapes comes as more and more kids get hooked on the sweet-flavoured e-cigs.

The crackdown will also halt the scourge of plastic littering after five million vapes a week were thrown away last year — quadruple the number from 2022.

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Disposable vapes will be banned across UK by next summer[/caption]

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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner vaping outside her home[/caption]

New laws will give suppliers in England a deadline of June 1, 2025 to get rid of all disposables stock.

The Government expects devolved nations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to implement the same cut-off date.

But refillable vapes will remain available since doctors use them to help people quit smoking.

The move follows mounting fears that more kids are illegally buying disposables, many of which now come in bright packaging with flavours including bubblegum, candy floss and cola.

Ministers also want to stop users trashing the environment with the throwaway devices.

More than 40 tonnes of lithium, used in the batteries, was thrown out with disposable vapes in the UK in 2022 — enough to power 5,000 electric cars.

PM Sir Keir Starmer is braced for further accusations of “nanny state” interference following a slew of measures, including the proposed outdoor smoking ban.

Health Minister Andrew Gwynne said: “It’s deeply worrying that a quarter of 11 to 15-year-olds used a vape last year.

“We know disposables are the product of choice for the majority of kids vaping today. Banning them will keep them out of the hands of vulnerable young people.”

Environment Minister Mary Creagh added: “Single-use vapes waste precious resources and blight our towns, parks and cities.

“That is why we will be banning single-use vapes as we take action to end our throwaway culture.”

A disposable vape sells for £3-£10 depending on the brand, with the total e-cig industry worth an estimated £2.8billion in Britain.

Former PM Rishi Sunak initially announced plans to ban disposable vapes this January.

He acted over evidence showing the number of children using them had tripled in three years.

Those taking up the habit across all age groups has ballooned by more than 400 per cent since 2012.

While supportive of Mr Sunak’s plan at the time, Labour did not include a proposed ban in its election manifesto.

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The party has been considering whether to press ahead with one since July’s landslide win.

Sir Keir said this week he was prepared to be “nanny state” if he thought it would save lives.

In August The Sun reported his government was considering a ban on smoking in outdoor areas, including pub gardens.

That comes as part of a wider smoking ban that will stop anyone born after January 2009 ever legally buying cigarettes.

Sir Keir has said the clampdown “will be transformational in terms of what is still one of the biggest killers in our country”.

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Kate Garraway vaping at Wimbledon[/caption]

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Lily Allen enjoying a vape[/caption]

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A disposable vape sells for £3-£10 depending on the brand, with the total e-cig industry worth an estimated £2.8billion in Britain[/caption]

Sweet or bitter blow?