MARK Wright and Michelle Keegan have sold their luxury five-bedroom Essex mansion. They are now building their dream home from scratch and have launched a new Instagram page to show off their transformation to fans. Sources close to the couple tell The Sun Mark, 34, and Michelle, 33, who sold their home through Madison Fox who specialise in prestigious properties, exchanged contracts yesterday and are "thrilled" to embark on their huge plans. "It was their first home together and it holds so many happy memories but they're excited about the future and building their dream home. "They wanted to share that with their fans so started an Instagram and are overwhelmed how many people want to follow their journey." The couple had planning permission to demolish a £1.3 million farmhouse and construct a five-bed mansion in nearby Ongar. It will come complete with a bar, a gym and an outdoor swimming pool. But the house is many months away from completion, which will … [Read more...] about Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have sold their Essex home as they start work on building huge £1.3m ‘dream’ mansion
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Universities, others groan under huge electricity bills
Kindly Share This Story: By Adesina Wahab As individuals are accusing electricity distribution companies, DISCOs, of giving them high electricity bills, popularly called ‘crazy bills’, educational institutions in the country are also reeling under the yoke of such bill, checks by Vanguard have revealed. In fact, some of the tertiary institutions, mostly government-owned, are either disconnected or have been disconnected at one point or the other from the national grid by DISCOs in their localities. With inadequate subventions from the government, the affected universities, polytechnics and others are finding it difficult paying their electricity bills and the development is threatening cordial relationship between the schools and the power companies, as well as making the smooth running of the schools difficult. For instance, the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, as at the time of this report, has been disconnected by Eko DISCO because the huge … [Read more...] about Universities, others groan under huge electricity bills
KKR captain Morgan explains Dinesh Karthik’s role
Dinesh Karthik offers huge amount of support to me, says Morgan IMAGE: Dinesh Karthik with Eoin Morgan. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan has said that Dinesh Karthik is a vital cog in the franchise's set up and he provides a great deal of support to him. KKR will play their first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition against the SunRisers Hyderabad later today at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. "DK offers a lot with the bat and behind the stumps. He has been in fine form, and he is always one of those players who if you watch him train and particularly bat, he times the ball beautifully and hits the ball further than most of the guys. He offers a huge amount of support to me on the pitch and off the field as well. Very grateful that he is in good form and in our team," Morgan told kkr.in. In the players' auction held in February this year, KKR bought Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib-Al-Hasan for Rs 3.2 … [Read more...] about KKR captain Morgan explains Dinesh Karthik’s role
Prince Philip: William pays tribute to ‘extraordinary’ Duke of Edinburgh
Prince William has said he will "support The Queen in the years ahead" in a tribute to his late grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh. Describing Prince Philip as "an extraordinary man", William said he will "miss my Grandpa". In a statement, he said: "My grandfather's century of life was defined by service - to his country and Commonwealth, to his wife and Queen, and to our family. "I feel lucky to have not just had his example to guide me, but his enduring presence well into my own adult life - both through good times and the hardest days. "I will always be grateful that my wife had so many years to get to know my grandfather and for the kindness he showed her. "I will never take for granted the special memories my children will always have of their great-grandpa coming to collect them in his carriage and seeing for themselves his infectious sense of adventure as well as his mischievous sense of humour! "My grandfather was an extraordinary man and part of an extraordinary … [Read more...] about Prince Philip: William pays tribute to ‘extraordinary’ Duke of Edinburgh
Kate Garraway likens Derek’s return home to bringing back a newborn for the first time as she’s left ‘overwhelmed’
KATE Garraway likened husband Derek's return home to bringing back a newborn for the first time. Hosting Good Morning Britain today alongside Susanna Reid, Kate revealed she was "overwhelmed and over the moon" to have Derek home after his year-long hospital stay. She said: "I want to thank you so much for your incredible messages. Derek came home Wednesday evening. We sort of feel over the moon and overwhelmed in equal measure. It is quite an overwhelming responsibility. "Do you remember the day you bring home your firstborn, and you've been planning for nine months, you get home and think 'what the heck do we do now?' Completely overwhelming and wonderful." Derek was left in a coma for months after being ravaged by coronavirus complications that caused his organs to shut down. It is hoped the return home and the regular stimulation of his family will help aid Derek's recovery. Kate continued: "And they [kids] have been absolutely loving it and been really helpful. … [Read more...] about Kate Garraway likens Derek’s return home to bringing back a newborn for the first time as she’s left ‘overwhelmed’