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Celebrities bare all near Ed Sheeran’s Suffolk home

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Celebrities bare all near Ed Sheeran’s Suffolk home
Celebrities bare all near Ed Sheeran’s Suffolk home

Naked celebrities spotted in Framlingham; locals baffled, Ed Sheeran possibly involved.

By Our Entertainment Editor: Arthur Pint

Residents of the quiet Suffolk town of Framlingham say they are “utterly bewildered” after a spate of reports claiming naked and semi-clad celebrities have been spotted wandering the streets in the dead of night.

According to eyewitnesses, the otherwise peaceful market town—best known as the home of pop megastar Ed Sheeran—has recently become the unlikely stage for what one resident described as “a sort of celebrity nudist parade.” Among those allegedly seen “frolicking and carrying on” were former University Challenge host Jeremy Paxman, ex-TV presenter Philip Schofield, and fitness enthusiast Davina McCall.

Testimonies

One local, Mrs Beryl Mott, 68, told the Suffolk Gazette: “It was gone 3am when I looked out and saw what I thought was a streaker. Then I realised it was Jeremy Paxman doing lunges in the car park behind the Co-op.”

Another resident claimed that Schofield was spotted “wearing only a scarf and a smile” near the duck pond, while McCall was seen “encouraging onlookers to join in a spontaneous circuit-training session” in the market square at around 4am.

Police have issued a polite but firm reminder that “Suffolk isn’t Love Island” and that public nudity, however high-profile the participants, “is generally frowned upon.”

Speculation has inevitably turned to Ed Sheeran, whose sprawling Suffolk estate lies just outside the town. However, there is no evidence linking him to the nocturnal antics. A spokesperson for the singer declined to comment, saying only that “Ed was fully clothed and asleep at the time.”

A Serious Warning

Meanwhile, Framlingham Town Council says it is considering erecting new signage to deter celebrity streaking. As one councillor put it drily, “We appreciate the attention, but this isn’t Glastonbury—there’s a limit to how much naked networking we can take.”

Must Read: How Ed Sheeran inspired an East Suffolk property boom

Big Bunny Baffles Bury: 300ft Rabbit Roams Suffolk Countryside

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Big Bunny Baffles Bury: 300ft Rabbit Roams Suffolk Countryside
300ft Rabbit Roams Suffolk Countryside

Giant 300-foot rabbit spotted in Suffolk creates carrot chaos.

By Our Norfolk Reporter: Ian Bred

BURY ST EDMUNDS – Residents of rural Suffolk were left stunned this week after reports emerged of a 300-foot rabbit roaming the countryside, casually nibbling on hedgerows, flattening allotments, and—according to one eyewitness—“looking slightly confused but otherwise polite.”

The enormous creature, nicknamed Big Flopsy by locals, was first sighted near Bury St Edmunds at dawn on Tuesday, hopping serenely across a barley field. “At first I thought it was the church tower moving,” said villager Pam Draycott. “Then it blinked at me, and I realized I’d either gone mad or Suffolk had a new tourist attraction.”

Authorities have yet to confirm the existence of the giant lagomorph, though Suffolk Police did issue a statement urging residents “not to approach, feed, or attempt to mount the rabbit.” The Ministry of Agriculture, meanwhile, has sent a team of “specialist carrot consultants” to investigate.

Hopping mad

The National Trust has expressed concern about potential damage to heritage sites. “If it heads towards Sutton Hoo, we’re in trouble,” warned a spokesperson. “We barely survived the moles last year.”

Social media has been flooded with blurry photos showing what appear to be two enormous ears silhouetted against the sunrise, while conspiracy theorists online are already speculating that the creature is the result of a government experiment involving Easter eggs, Brexit, and leftover Covid vaccines.

Despite fears, local businesses are embracing the phenomenon. Framlingham’s bakery has launched Bunny Buns, while the pub, The Leaping Hare, reports record bookings for its new “Rabbit Ale Trail.”

When asked for comment, a DEFRA representative sighed: “Frankly, after the pandemic, bird flu, and exploding whales, a 300-foot rabbit is hardly our strangest call this year.”

For now, Suffolk residents remain on alert—armed with binoculars, camera phones, and, just in case, a very large lettuce.

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‘Nobody’ elected as new Labour Deputy Leader

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‘Nobody’ elected as new Labour Deputy Leader

LONDON, UK – The Labour Party has announced that nobody has been elected as Labour’s new deputy leader following Angela Rayner’s resignation last month.

By Our Political Correspondent: Polly Ticks

The non-entity MP defeated Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson by pledging to give “grassroots members a louder voice” and to push for a “course correction,” though most observers suspect the ship has long since sailed.

After being sacked from the Cabinet in September, nobody won 87,407 votes—nearly 14,000 more than Phillipson—on a turnout of just 16.6%, suggesting that even Labour members struggled to care deeply about the contest.

Waste of space

In a victory speech delivered from behind an empty podium, no-one declared that the party needed to be “bolder,” promising to be a “champion for Labour values,” a statement that drew polite applause from an audience unsure whether they’d heard this before (they had).

“I’ll help Keir and our government to succeed,” said nobody, “but we must change how we’re doing things to turn things around,” prompting analysts to agree that, yes, “turning things around” would indeed be a start.

Nobody also promised to “bring voices” from the grassroots “to the heart of the party,” though critics noted that the heart of the party has been clinically flatlining for some time.

Addressing the rise of Reform UK, the empty stage insisted Labour must “wrestle back the political megaphone,” adding that “trying to out-Reform Reform” was futile—a rare point on which everyone agreed.

Political commentators described the result as “a victory for continuity mediocrity,” while insiders said nobody was exactly what the Labour leadership wanted: loyal, unthreatening, and unlikely to make headlines.

Meanwhile: Suffolk Council pledges to DOUBLE parking line restrictions

The Thrill of the Draw: How Real-Time Number Betting Redefines Player Engagement

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The Thrill of the Draw: How Real-Time Number Betting Redefines Player Engagement

There is something magnetic about waiting for a result you cannot control. That small pause before the reveal, the flicker of anticipation, the heartbeat that quickens without reason. Real-time number betting builds its whole experience around that feeling. Instead of slow sessions or long waits, the action moves fast, alive from the first second. Platforms like betway, offering number bet games, have captured that rhythm perfectly, turning simple number draws into short bursts of energy that feel closer to gaming than to the old idea of casino play.

A Faster Kind of Play

In older betting formats, you made your move and waited. There was time to think, sometimes too much of it. Real-time number betting changed that. Each round happens live, right in front of you. The countdown starts, the draw begins, and before you realize it, the next one is ready. It mirrors the pulse of mobile games, quick enough to keep your focus but never rushed.

It is not about watching numbers appear on a screen. It is about being part of the moment as it unfolds. Every second counts, every click matters. That sense of speed keeps you alert, connected, and ready for what comes next.

The Design Behind the Energy

The secret behind this kind of gameplay lies in design.That moment right before the result always seems to last forever. You feel it linger, a quiet second that pulls you in, and then it’s gone. The next draw starts before you’ve even had time to breathe. It keeps you there, focused but easy, half playing, half watching, caught in the flow without even trying. You just do it.

Betway and other platforms have learned that players respond best when things feel effortless. There is no clutter, no lag, no extra noise. The game moves smoothly, with each sound and visual cue leading you from one round to another. It is not flashy. It is steady, balanced, and built around flow.

Shared Suspense

What makes it feel different is that everyone shares the same instant. The draw happens live, right there, and for a brief moment the whole room, wherever people are, seems to hold its breath. You can almost sense that quiet pause tying everyone together, all waiting for the same thing to appear. You are not just playing anymore. You are part of something that moves together, even if you never say a word. It feels like watching a live event, except now your reactions matter.

That shared anticipation gives each round a pulse. The moment before the result feels longer than it is, and then it’s gone, replaced by the next one. It keeps you in the loop, aware but relaxed, like a player and a spectator at once.

More Than Just Numbers

The draw itself may look simple, but the feeling it creates is not. Real-time number betting connects movement, reaction, and chance in a way that feels modern and human. It fits perfectly on mobile screens, where people play, watch, and live at the same time.

In the end, it is not really about the numbers. It is about that breath you take before they appear. The wait, the flash, and the tiny moment when anything could happen.

‘Poundland Houdini’ Shocks Viewers by Reaching Britain’s Got Talent Final

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‘Poundland Houdini’ Shocks Viewers by Reaching Britain’s Got Talent Final

A magician from Sussex has somehow made it to the final of Britain’s Got Talent. Jim Edwards, dubbed “Poundland Houdini” by viewers, has impressed judges with his wide array of magic tricks. In his audition, he showed the audience a pound coin before making it vanish behind Simon Cowell’s ear. Eagle-eyed viewers spotted that the coin had simply dropped on the floor, with the clunk audibly heard on camera. With that said, Cowell was so impressed with his sorcery that he immediately hit his golden buzzer, sending the magician to the final.

‘Poundland Houdini’ Shocks Viewers by Reaching Britain’s Got Talent Final

The popularity of BGT has been driven by the fact that the format is so revolutionary. It’s managed to create a lot of viral moments, with a big international reach, giving stars like Poundland Houdini the platform needed to elevate their performances. The British show is so popular that it has managed to spawn several spin-offs across the world.

Spin-offs for the show are available in the US and Canada, with the BGT Unseen spin-off due to return for another year. Even in gaming, Britain’s Got Talent has seen a spike in popularity, in the form of an electronic game and a Slingo Bingo game. The Slingo game is themed around the reality show, with the game played on a 5×5 bingo grid. Numbers are then drawn at random to fill the grid.

With the show experiencing such popularity, it’s not surprising to see magicians like Poundland Houdini grace the stage with his presence. 

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Poundland Houdini has wowed audiences across the UK. His more recent trick left the panel flabbergasted, as he read Alesha Dixon’s mind. He asked her to think of a number between 1 and 3, and to tell him when she had it in mind. Poundland Houdini guessed she was thinking of the number 2, to which Dixon responded, telling him he was incorrect.

It was in that moment that Houdini’s talent became apparent. He replied to Dixon, saying, “I sensed you changed your mind at the last second, and that 2 was one of the numbers you thought of when I asked you the question”. 

Speechless, Dixon put her hands on her head, in disbelief at what had happened, before the crowd erupted in a round of applause. Although he wasn’t the first magician to join the BGT cast of hopefuls, he’s managed to make a lasting impression on the panel and on the audience. 

Poundland Houdini quickly became the nation’s hero, inspiring a whole new generation of magicians, with people at home trying to recreate his astonishing tricks. YouTube creators have also been creating videos trying to break down his tricks to find out exactly how he did them, but to no avail. Even The Masked Magician, who was once a huge television star, has tipped his hat to Poundland Houdini, saying he’s open to a collaboration in the future.

Although Poundland Houdini didn’t take home the grand prize, the sheer exposure he got from the show has helped to solidify his future as a magician, while inspiring a whole new generation of people to take up magic. 

Britons are going wild for Greggs-branded leggings

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Britons are going wild for Greggs-branded leggings
Britons are going wild for Greggs-branded leggings

Greggins mania sweeps the nation as Sausage roll chic hits the high street.

By Our Consumer Correspondent: Colin Allcabs

Britain’s latest fashion craze is piping hot — quite literally. The humble sausage roll has made the leap from snack to style statement with the arrival of “Greggins”, a new line of skin-tight lycra leggings plastered with the Greggs Bakery logo and mouth-watering images of golden pastry.

Retailing at £9.99 a pair, or half-price when purchased with a pack of four actual sausage rolls, the Greggins have become the must-have item of the autumn season. Shoppers across the UK are reportedly queuing outside Greggs branches before dawn, with scenes likened to “Black Friday for bakers.”

Straight to the hips

Fashion commentators have dubbed the phenomenon “pastrycore” — a look that celebrates British comfort food and affordability in the face of rising living costs. “We’ve had athleisure, we’ve had streetwear,” said style analyst Pippa Le Crumb. “Now we’ve got treatwear. Greggs has successfully made lard fashionable.”

Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential health implications of associating fashion with fast food. “It’s all fun and games until you try the sausage roll diet,” warned one nutritionist. Meanwhile, gym owners have expressed mixed feelings, noting that “nothing says motivation like turning up to spin class with puff pastry across your thighs.”

Mince pie edition

Greggs’ spokesperson described the launch as “a celebration of Britain’s love of baked goods, comfort, and stretchable fabrics.” Plans are reportedly underway for a festive “mince pie edition,” complete with glitter and cinnamon-scented fabric.

Early sales data suggests Greggins could outsell Crocs in the UK by Christmas — a prospect some have called “Fat foot foot fall”

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Government under fire after £532,000 spent on logo ‘Dot Refresh’

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Government under fire after £532,000 spent on logo ‘Dot Refresh’

UK Gov spends half a mil on a logo “refresh” prompting widespread ridicule and questions about taxpayer value.

By Our Political Correspondent: Polly Ticks

The UK government has found itself the butt of national mockery after it was revealed that a GOV.UK “rebrand” costing £532,000 involved little more than changing the colour of a dot.

Civil servants proudly unveiled the revamped logo earlier this month, boasting that the website had “moved confidently into a new era of modern design.” The redesign replaces the familiar black-and-white branding with a bold new blue scheme and a turquoise dot—or, as some have called it, “a £532,000 full stop.”

A costly refresh

The costly update was the work of global advertising giant M&C Saatchi, whose brief reportedly described the turquoise dot as “a visual metaphor for optimism, renewal, and the piggybank of national progress.” According to an internal dossier, the dot could even be “animated to resemble a coin being dropped into a savings jar”—a feature that many have noted would be ironic given the government’s apparent spending habits.

A dotty decision

Social media reacted with predictable derision. One user wrote, “Half a million quid for a dot? I’d have done it for a Freddo and a sandwich.” Others questioned whether the design team simply “sat around moving punctuation marks on PowerPoint until the money ran out.”

Zia Yusuf, head of Reform UK’s efficiency campaign, blasted the move as “an insult to taxpayers,” saying: “This is what happens when Whitehall’s idea of value for money is a turquoise dot that costs more than a starter home in Burnley.”

Downing Street, however, defended the expenditure, insisting the new logo “reflects the government’s commitment to modernity, accessibility, and dotty decisions.”

Meanwhile: UK gov won’t bend to Scots gender bill

Unusual Prize Won In Local Claw Machine

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Unusual Prize Won In Local Claw Machine

Claw machines have long been a great source of entertainment, especially in the Suffolk area. There’s no limit on the prizes to be won, from large chocolate bars to small electronics. Sometimes, you don’t even know what you’re going to win because the prizes are placed in plastic balls, which you only open once you have them physically in your hands. 

Adding an air of mystery can make the game even more thrilling. But what happens if you finally grab that ball you’ve been after for half an hour, and the prize is so unusual that you cannot figure out what it is? Well, that’s just what happened to a local Suffolk man, Gary. 

Unusual Prize Won In Local Claw Machine

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner

Winning is always the aim of the game, regardless of whether you’re sitting at home playing something on the Xbox or playing a claw machine at your local arcade. However, the prizes tend to vary. Usually, you can identify the prize straight away, but that wasn’t the case for this local Suffolk man.

Gary described how he had gone out for a night of bowling with his family and decided to take a break in between his turns after he spotted a brightly lit claw machine. He had his eye on a lime green plastic ball and was determined to win it. Even if the prize wasn’t suited to him, he could give it to his wife. He had experience playing the Fluffy Slots game online at home, so he had a lot of confidence that he would do well here. It took him a few rounds of bowling and a handful of coins, but in the end, he was finally able to grab onto that green ball. 

However, once he got his hands on it and twisted the ball open, he was met with a mixture of confusion and disappointment. For the life of him, he couldn’t figure out what he had won. 

Cracking The Mystery

The prize was small enough to fit into the ball and had the oddest shape. It was sleek and curved, and made out of plastic. After staring at it for a while, Gary took the prize to his family’s bowling lane and asked them what it could be. In a group of eight, not one other person could figure out the identity of the prize.

After much discussion and thought, he finally gave up and went to the ticket prize desk to ask the clerk about what he had won. And the answer was something no one could guess. Gary had won a travel-size shoe horn. That’s right, one of those devices that makes it easier for you to put your shoes on.

Unusual Prize Won In Local Claw Machine

After finally getting his answer, Gary and his family had a good laugh about the whole ordeal. It may not have been the prize he was expecting, but it did bring a smile to his face. And that’s what games like claw machines are all about anyway, right? Having fun and potentially winning, even if it takes you some time to figure out what the prize is. 

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