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THIS IS the moment a huge explosion erupts in the North Sea as Royal Marines join forces with F-35 fighter jets in a “potent combination”.
A powerful Royal Navy task group of stealth jets and warships has gathered off the coast of Scotland to carry out military drills for “Exercise Strike Warrior”.
The UK Carrier Strike Group, with HMS Prince of Wales as its focal point, is completing critical preparations for a major global deployment in 2025.
It is in preparation for the Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment, which will send British warships, support vessels and jets across the world.
It will be the first mission of its kind since HMS Queen Elizabeth led a 49,000-mile mission to Japan and back in 2021.
In the latest development, the Royal Navy posted footage of Marines and aircraft on X, writing: “Ending the week with a bang… UK Commandos and F-35 jets are a potent combination.
“Special @Commando_Ops Observers have guided F-35 stealth fighters on a live bombing run from @HMSPWLS during Exercise #StrikeWarrior in the North Sea.”
A two-week operation, which started on October 14, will see the potent task group coming up against intensive warfare scenarios to test their ability to firstly protect HMS Prince of Wales and her air group, which will be carrying out flying operations throughout.
F-35B Lightning jets, frigates, destroyers, submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary tankers, and helicopters have gone to the North Sea to test their ability to carry out operations seamlessly together.
The training exercise is supported by the RAF, which provides aircraft to support anti-submarine operations and test the air defence capability of the task group.
Running the exercise from HMS Prince of Wales is Commodore James Blackmore, Commander of the UK Carrier Strike Group, and his battle staff, who carefully coordinate operations.
He said: “The UK’s Carrier Strike Group is the 1* battle staff that commands the fleet embarked on HMS Prince of Wales.
“I have command of highly capable assets and personnel, which provide a powerful capability across all domains from anti-air to cyber.
“This exercise is important because it will validate my team as a ‘Very High Readiness’ force, which means we can be ready to command a fleet with a few days’ notice.
“This is all in preparation for next year’s exercise across which will see us traverse the globe to achieve.
“Exercise Strike Warrior is an important milestone for 809 NAS, being the Squadron’s first return to sea since the Falklands conflict and an important stepping stone in developing our Initial Operational Capability.”
During Strike Warrior, HMS Prince of Wales will be surrounded by warships, including HMS Portland, HMS Iron Duke, HMS Dauntless and an Astute-class submarine, guarding her from a range of threats.
HMS Portland (Type 23 frigate) is working on countering threats beneath the waves in their primary role as submarine hunters, aided by Merlin helicopters and P8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft from the RAF.
Type 45 destroyer Dauntless is bringing air defence to the task group, with her powerful Sampson radars and Sea Viper missiles acting as a shield from above.
These systems have proven their prowess against drones and missiles with HMS Diamond in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the Royal Navy said.
An Astute-class hunter killer submarine has been lurking beneath the waves, capable of fending off adversary subs but also hitting targets with Tomahawk missiles.
The UK Carrier Strike Group is operating with NATO warships from Standing NATO Maritime Group 1—the alliance’s premier task force in Northern European waters – throughout Strike Warrior.
The two task forces are testing tactics across a range of scenarios, including anti-submarine warfare, countering attacks from uncrewed systems, air defence exercises, pilot rescues and practising sailing through narrow straits while under threat.
While all of this takes place, F-35B jets from 809 Naval Air Squadron will be flying sorties, including carrying out mock long-range strikes into mainland Europe.
It is the first time Marham-based 809 have deployed on the carrier after standing up at the end of last year.
809 Naval Air Squadron’s Commanding Officer, Commander Nick Smith, said: “The F-35 Lightning Force, specifically the front-line units 617 Squadron and 809 Naval Air Squadron, bring the headline Carrier Strike capability to the task group.
“The 5th Generation capability we bring ranges from projection of firepower ashore, to support of other theatre assets or defence of the task group.”
SHOPPERS are racing to Tesco to get their hands on a range of dupes.
Fashion fan Yaz Moore discovered the fashionable buys after heading to her local store.
She shared her shopping experience on TikTok and in the video said: “Tesco has done it again with the dupes.
“They currently have Birkenstock’s and White Company dupes right now for only £14.
“I am desperate to get these slippers.”
The slippers are suede-effect on top, with fur lining and are only £14 at Tesco.
They are similar to The White Company’s Suede Corkbed Mule Slippers which are £55, and Birkenstock’s Boston Shearling slippers which are £160.
Yaz went onto say how Tesco is her “favourite place to buy” her clothes from.
She showed her followers an off-white skirt and bardot woolly-knitted set, and said: “This set wasn’t here when I last came, but how nice is that?
“Just the knits from Tesco are so good, and they’re obviously really affordable as well.”
Yaz also found a grey knitted cardigan which has gold buttons on the pockets and from the waist up toward the neck for £19.50.
She says: “This is so nice. Oh my God, the material is so soft.
“I’ve been completely sidetracked from what we’re actually here for, but I just can’t help myself.
“They’ve got so many good things.”
Fans in the comments suggested the grey knit cardigan was a dupe of Maebe’s – Molly-Mae’s new clothing brand.
The Maebe cardigan is cropped, however, and is priced at £65.
Yaz then found a V-Neck woolly jumper in grey, a maroon red bardot jumper, and a beige zip up cardigan for £29.50.
Talking about the zip up cardigan, she says: “Everyone went crazy for this jumper that I’ve been wearing, and it is from Tesco, and they do it in grey as well.”
Her shopping trip gained a lot of attention with many fashion fans rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One wrote: “They also have Ugg Tazz dupes as well.”
Another added: “I purchased these last week.”
Whilst a third said: “That cardigan is such a Molly-Mae Maebe dupe.”
And a fourth shopper wrote: “I’ve got these! so comfy and snug!”
By Fabulous’ Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend
ZARA has become a high street staple in recent years thanks to its hot-off-the-catwalk designs and affordable prices.
But recently those prices have risen with the brand’s popularity.
However, if you are looking for high fashion inspired outfits with low price tags you needn’t drag yourself to your local shops, just head to the supermarket instead.
F&F has come a long way from selling a few backs of T-shirts and fluffy dressing gowns and is now a must have shopping destination for thousands.
They produce good quality, long lasting and on trend clothes that puts others to shame.
F&F is filled with Zara dupes and other looks inspired by our favourite shops that will set you back less than £50 – and you can get them while you pick up your dinner.
I for one love F&F denim, it’s durable, fits really well and has all the best silhouettes.
So even if you’re not looking for reasonable prices but just want good clothes, get yourself to Tesco.
HOUSEHOLDS could get a free cash payout worth up to £200 just in time for Christmas.
Four major banks are now offering cash incentives for new customers and you could land a boost in time for the festive period.
Switching bank accounts can be an easy way to give your balance a quick boost.
Cash incentives are regularly launched by banks to entice new customers, but do be sure to check the small print.
Most of these offers have certain criteria that you need to meet in order for you to get the cash.
For example, some accounts require you to pay a certain amount each month to maintain them.
While others might charge you for setting up an overdraft.
Be sure to check that the account you chose is right for you in the long term before switching.
Once you’ve decided you’ll need to make the switch using the current account switching service (CASS) which takes just seven days, and the new bank handles it for you.
We explain further down how the CASS works, but first here’s the full list of the offers available now that could tempt you to move.
If you switch your current account to Lloyds you could get £200.
Both new and existing customers can take advantage of the free cash offer available for those who switch between now and December 10.
Those who switch to the Club Lloyds account can expect the £200 to be paid within ten days of completing the switch.
It is important to be aware that the account comes with a £3 a month fee unless you pay in £2,000 a month.
To finalise the switch, customers can either scan the QR code available on the bank’s website or use the mobile app.
Once completed, Club Lloyds customers will be able to select from a range of perks, including a 12-month Disney+ subscription, a choice of Vue or Odeon cinema tickets, a magazine subscription, or a Coffee Club and Gourmet Society membership.
But remember you pay a fee for the extras, so work out if it’s worth paying the fee to get these.
New customers can get the bonus, and so can existing Lloyds customers if they don’t already have a Club Lloyds account and open a new one.
Those who already received a switch bonus since April 2020 from Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland (all part of the same group) won’t be eligible.
The same bonus is also available when switching to the Club Lloyds Platinum Account and Club Lloyds Silver Account but these comes with a £22.50 and £11.50 a month fee, respectively, on top of the £3.
SWITCHING bank accounts is a simple process and can usually be done through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS).
Dozens of high street banks and building societies are signed up – there’s a full list on CASS’ website.
Under the switching service, swapping banks should take seven working days.
You don’t have to remember to move direct debits across when moving, as this is done for you.
All you have to do is apply for the new account you want, and the new bank will tell your existing one you’re moving.
There are a few things you can do before switching though, including choosing your switch date and transferring any old bank statements to your new account.
You should get in touch with your existing bank for any old statements.
When switching current accounts, consider what other perks might come with joining a specific bank or building society.
Some banks offer 0% overdrafts up to a certain limit, and others might offer better rates on savings accounts.
And some banks offer free travel or mobile phone insurance with their current accounts – but these accounts might come with a monthly fee.
First Direct has relaunched its popular cash switch incentive for anyone who opens a 1st Account.
Customers can receive a payment of up to £175 by using the CASS.
Users have to switch at least two direct debits or standing orders within 30 days of opening the account to qualify for the cash.
Switchers also need to add at least £1,000 into the account, register and log on to internet banking and use the debit card at least five times within 30 days of opening the account.
Customers who meet the criteria should expect the free bonus in their accounts by the 20th of the following month.
The bank revealed that new customers switching to their current account to first direct can expect several extra perks, including a £250 interest-free overdraft.
You won’t qualify for the switching incentive if you have previously held a First Direct product or opened an HSBC current account on or after January 1, 2018.
Customers moving across to the bank will also get access to a regular savings account paying 7% interest, one of the best deals around, as well as a 0% overdraft on the first £250.
Nationwide Building Society has launched a new offer of £175 to switch to its FlexDirect, FlexPlus or FlexAccount current accounts.
The free-cash perk is a joint-market leading sum with First Direct.
The FlexDirect account gives the holder 5% credit interest on balances up to £1,500 for the first 12 months.
This account also offers an interest-free overdraft for the first 12 months.
Those who open a new FlexDirect account will still get the 5% credit interest rate, and will also receive 1% cashback for the first 12 months on debit card purchases, capped at £5 per month.
For new FlexDirect account openings, the previous interest-free overdraft offer will be withdrawn.
But if you are an existing customer who is benefiting from an interest-free overdraft offer then don’t worry, this will continue until the end of their 12-month period.
You also can’t have switched into a Nationwide account, or have received switch cash from Nationwide, since August 18, 2021.
The Co-operative Bank has announced eligible customers could receive up to £150.
The first £75 is given when a customer completes a switch to the bank.
Then, the bank is offering three monthly instalments of £25 – another £75 – to make up the £150.
Both new and existing customers can apply to switch to a current account to make themselves eligible for the payment.
Customers must apply for a Standard Current Account or Everyday Extra account.
To be eligible, customers must not have benefited from a switch incentive at The Co-operative Bank since 1 November 2022.
And to receive the first £75, customers need to follow a series of rules.
They are:
That leaves the three £25 instalments – and there are some rules to claim them too.
Customers need to deposit at least £1,000 into their account, have two direct debits and make a minimum of 10 debit card transactions.
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THAT dusty old exercise ball that’s been lingering around your living room floor or in the corner of your gym is actually a pretty useful piece of kit.
In fact, if it’s been a while since you used it, aside from as a spare seat when needed, it’s time to put it to good use.
Also known as Swiss balls, physio balls or stability balls, they can put your balance to the test.
And when used correctly, they can help fire up your core muscles.
Fancy working your abs using just a stability ball?
Chloe Thomas, a personal trainer, women’s health and mindset coach, and founder of online coaching platform Chloe Inspires, has shared four of her favourite core exercises which can be done at home or in the gym using just an exercise ball.
You’ll need to engage your core throughout each of the exercises to really reap the full benefits of these moves.
Not sure how to do this?
Firstly, exhale and relax your entire belly area.
Then, slowly inhale and pull your belly button towards your spine, feeling your stomach muscles tighten.
Essentially, if someone was about to punch your stomach, you’d suddenly engage your core; that’s the feeling you’re going for.
Before you start your stability ball ab workout, Chloe recommends doing a five-minute warm up, to help prevent you getting injured.
“Do each exercise for 30 seconds and then rest for 20 seconds and move to the next exercise,” says Chloe.
“Aim to do three to four rounds of the whole circuit.
“I would recommend doing this workout three times a week maximum as you need to let the muscles rest, recover and grow.
“Each time you workout aim to increase time or reps on each exercise so you are progressively overloading.”
Chloe does stress, however, that this workout will not get rid of belly fat.
“No workout alone can do that; that comes from diet,” she adds.
“But this workout will build ab muscles, so when you lose belly fat, you have a toned and defined stomach.”
If you really want to feel the ab burn, avoid resting between each exercise, and instead, go straight from one move into the next.
Now, grab your ball, and get going.
For this exercise, kneel in front of your ball, with your shins up against it.
Then, place your hands on the ground, making sure your arms are straight from your shoulders down to your wrists.
Now, push yourself up so that the tops of your feet are on the ball and your body is in a straight line.
Keep your core tight and make sure your shoulders stay directly above your wrists. Look slightly forward.
“Make sure your hips do not dip and do not over-arch your back,” advises Chloe.
Get back into the plank position you were in for the first exercise with the tops of your feet on the ball and hands on the floor, directly under your shoulders.
Next, engage your core and bring your feet in, moving the ball closer to your body and crunching your feet to your chest.
“Keep your core tight and bring your feet in as far as you can, then extend back out,” adds Chloe.
Get out of your plank position for this exercise.
Lie on the ground or on a mat and bring your feet up into the air.
As you do this, make sure your back is engaged with the mat and avoid overextending your back.
Next, place the ball between your feet, then extend your legs out and reach your arms out straight over your head.
Crunch your legs in and then pass the ball from your feet to your hands.
Then, extend the ball over your head with your arms and lengthen your legs and feet back out.
Keep repeating this, swapping the ball between your feet and your hands.
Move slowly through the exercise, keeping your core tight and making sure you don’t arch your back.
Lie on your mat again or the floor and bring your feet up into the air.
Place the ball between your feet before straightening your legs upwards.
Place your arms straight above your head and crunch up to the ball.
Tap it lightly. Then, lower yourself down and repeat.
IF you can’t see your abs muscles, it’s probably because there’s a layer of fat lying on top of them.
But, there are things you can do to burn fat.
Firstly, personal trainer Chloe Thomas suggests putting yourself into a calorie deficit.
“To do this you would need to start eating slightly less than you are burning and move your body more,” she says.
“Calorie intake depends on height, weight, age, activity levels, muscle mass and gender – so every person will need a different amount of calories to lose body fat.
“To speed up results I would also recommend cutting out alcohol as this slow results and can contribute to belly fat.”
Chloe also recommends sticking mainly to whole foods and foods that are minimally processed.
“The best foods for reducing belly fat are lean proteins like chicken, fish, and eggs, which support muscle building and metabolism,” she adds.
“You also want to eat fibre-rich whole grains, vegetables and fruits.
“Aim to have healthy fats like avocados, nuts, some fish and olive oil which help to regulate your blood sugars and reduce cravings.”
Manage your stress levels too.
“Cortisol is a hormone that is released when we are stressed and high cortisol can lead to increased belly fat,” she says.
GREEK island are aplenty, with Santorini and Mykonos some of the most popular holiday destinations in the world.
But a new study has named the island of Paros as a trending destination for next year.
American Express Travel included the island in their 2025 Trending Destinations list.
Analysing travel bookings as well as working with global travel consultants, the island was one of the few European destinations to make the list.
The website states: “Laid-back Paros has become the Greek island of choice for many.
“The cultural scene is vibrant here, and the rocky coastline is studded with beaches, secluded coves, and sea caves.
“A mere 40-minute flight from Athens—or three hours on a ferry—this windblown retreat is also easy to get to.”
Around 200,000 people visit a year – just 10 per cent of the annual tourists that go to Santorini.
This means you can expect the island to be much quieter, and off-the-beaten track.
Its famous for a few things. This includes its marble, which was considered to be the best in ancient times, but there are other attractions too, including its many beaches.
The town of Naoussa is the second largest town on the island and has been called a “smaller version of Mykonos”.
Expect amazing seafood when there too, with most of it caught at fresh before being served up
However, it is also undergoing some new changes.
The island’s airport is expanding its terminal and runway, which will allow better infrastructure for travel.
The €41million project hopes to be complete by 2026.
New hotels are popping up too.
This includes the boutique Andronis which opened earlier this year and a new Canaves Collection resort following success in Santorini.
Last year, professional travel planer Jennifer Greene said Paros was on the up.
She added: “The lack of an international airport tends to keep it that way, but a gentle ebb of chic new hotels is attracting more tourists.”
American Express also named Brittany in France as a trending hotspot.
They included the destination because of its “distinctive culture, coastal scenery and miles of seaside walking paths like the GR34 trail”.
Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the region’s most famous attractions, located in the bay shared by Normandy and Brittany.
One beach that’s proven popular among holidaymakers because of its long stretch of sandy beach, stunning views, and tranquil waters is Plage de Tahiti.
Ferry is a popular option for travelling to Brittany from the UK – with routes from Plymouth and Poole.
WATCHING her son Cody get arrested, Pandora Zan collapsed sobbing – her heart breaking as she realised his life was over before it had begun,
He was just 19, and he had brutally murdered Pandora’s husband Charles, slitting his throat and stabbing him over 50 times all over his body including through his eye.
It was a gruesome and horrifying crime, but perhaps equally shocking was the revelation Pandora actually coerced her son into carrying out the deadly plan – and then set him up in an undercover police sting.
Now, 15 years on from the gruesome murder, Pandora Zan and her son Cody Henderson have both opened up from prison on a new Hayu documentary series, Snapped: Behind Bars.
Incredibly despite everything, Cody, who is speaking for the first time ever, reveals he doesn’t blame him mum, even saying: “Mum, I love you like crazy, I miss you… It’s not your fault. I did what I did to protect you and I don’t regret that.
“I really believed at the time it was the only way to save my mum’s life.
“I made a conscious decision, and it was terrible and I didn’t have the right to make it but I did what I did out of love for my mum and I’m sorry for anybody I’ve hurt.”
Before meeting Charles, accounting specialist Pandora Henderson had been married and had two children, daughter Misty and son Cody.
She was a doting mum, saying: “Holding my kids for the first time was just amazing. I’d never felt love like that for anyone before.
“Cody as a child was super affectionate, it was nothing for him to come up and hug [me] and he always told me that he loved me.”
Speaking about his childhood before his parents split, Cody says: “We did a lot of stuff as a family.
“All the holidays were a big deal… We had a normal family dynamic.”
Unfortunately Pandora’s marriage didn’t last, and she filed for divorce in 2001, when Cody was 11.
That same year she started online dating, and met dad-of-one Charles Zan – a former marine turned corrections officer known as Chuck.
Pandora says: “When we first met and started dating he swept me off my feet. He cooked, and played music… and made me feel just very special.
“It sounds crazy but within a month of meeting him I’d moved me and my kids in with him.”
Cody says: “When my mum first introduced us to Chuck he seemed like a nice guy.
“We were always going out as a little family group, going out for dinner, and she seemed really happy so I was happy for her because that’s what I wanted to see – my mum happy.”
However Cody and Pandora claim things quickly began to change.
Cody says: “Starting out it was just normal stuff you know, do your homework before you go outside to play or clean up after yourself, and that was fine.
“But then with chores he was never satisfied with what we did – there was always something wrong.
“There were several times where the way he treated my mum or me or even my stepbrother got me into a fight with him.”
By 2009 Misty, Cody and their stepbrother Adrian had all moved out to start their own lives.
Pandora says: “After that I was totally dependent on Chuck.
“The abuse started slowly. I wish I’d been strong enough to leave him. If I could go back and change things I absolutely would.”
Finally things came to a head on October 17 2009, and Pandora made the frantic call to police just after 6am from their studio apartment.
“There’s blood everywhere and stab wounds everywhere,” she cried, claiming initially someone had broken in and attacked her husband, stabbing him over 50 times.
Within minutes the first officers arrived on the scene. Miamisburg police detective Tom Thompson says: “There was blood all over the bed, all over the walls, blood everywhere.
“I observed a man laying on a bed that folds out from the couch. It appeared he had stab wounds all over his body, there had been a tremendous struggle.
“He died by bleeding out. It would have taken somewhere between 15 and 25 minutes.”
Describing the scene, police detective Jeff Muncy added: “In my 25 years this is probably the most gruesome thing I’ve ever seen.”
Pandora later told police she’d been asleep and was startled awake by a noise, and was attacked..
She says now: “That started the first lie – ‘somebody broke in’ – because I didn’t know what else to say.
“I was basically living a lie. I was scared they would arrest me.”
She admitted during a police interview she’d been having marital problems, telling police Charles had cheated on her with a work colleague.
Police also interviewed Charles’ son Adrian and Cody – who suspiciously had scrapes on his face – and Pandora’s daughter Misty was also questioned, and revealed Charles had been abusive.
However, she also quickly began to suspect her mum and brother may have been involved.
Speaking previously in a 2019 documentary, Misty said: “The thought crossed my mind that [they] might have been involved and then I got mad at myself for thinking like that.”
She confronted her mother, who told her Cody had killed Charles, saying: “She told my brother she wanted out of her relationship with Chuck and she thought the only way out was to commit suicide because he would come after her if she left.
“My brother said ‘I’ll take care of it.'” She also said my brother told her that he was not going to get arrested. If it ever came down to it he was going to [kill himself].”
Misty and Pandora returned to the police station, where Pandora told police Cody had carried out the attack.
Miamisburg police chief John Sedlak says: “At that point I think her purpose was clearly to put Cody in the spotlight and remove herself.”
I felt like she [threw] me to the wolves to save herself. She abandoned me after everything I did for her”
Cody Henderson
Fearing her son would take his own life, Pandora agreed to help police and recorded a call with Cody in which he confessed to stabbing Chuck “a bunch” of times, before arranging a meet him at a motel – where cops were waiting to arrest him.
Cody says: “I felt like she [threw] me to the wolves to save herself. She abandoned me after everything I did for her.
“I was shocked. I understand why she did it… but at the time it didn’t make it any easier.”
At the police station Cody immediately opened up and confessed.
“I was protecting my mum,” he told officers. “Sometimes you just got to do something you don’t want to do for a family member.”
While Cody admitted the murder, police also discovered Pandora had a lot to gain from his death, as Charles had a life insurance policy – which Cody revealed she’d offered to split with him.
He also revealed she’d given him money to buy a hunting knife and set the date for the killing.
Six months later Pandora was arrested and charged with aggravated murder, saying: “When they finally came, it was a relief.”
In March 2011 Pandora was found guilty and sentenced to life without parole.
Cody plead guilty and was also sentenced to life without parole.
Pandora adds: “I wish I’d never involved [Cody] in this…
“He didn’t even get a chance to grow into a man and really have a life and a family… I live with regret everyday.”
It’s a crime that’s really had a lasting impact, and even now there are questions if the full truth has been revealed.
Police chief John Sedlak says: “There’s an indication that Pandora is not only a master manipulator, but she’s a pathological liar.
“Even though 15 years has passed I still think about [the] horrific event.”
Season two of Snapped: Behind Bars is available to stream on Hayu.
