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      Top Boy star has ‘overpowering’ bid to extend bungalow REJECTED – but he says ‘my kids will bang their heads on ceiling’

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      A TOP BOY star has had his latest “overpowering” bid to build an extension to his home rejected.Actor Ashley Walters, 41, who lives in Kent, has had is latest attempt to build an extension to his family’s bungalow rejected after he lodged an appeal.Ashley Walters has had his planning appeal rejected by Canterbury City CouncilCredit: SplashThe actor has previously said he and his family may have to leave the area if his proposed extension to his bungalow were rejectedHe previously said his “kids will bang their heads on the ceiling” if the plans were rejected, adding he was likely he would have to move house.Ashley, who plans drug boss Dushane in the popular Netflix drama, has already had two applications to extend his property rejected by Canterbury City Council officials.Now the planning inspectorate has also turned down his plans.In giving his reasons for rejecting the appeal, inspector Stewart Glassar called the designs “strident, discordant and overpowering”.Read More on ShowbizUnder Ashley’s plans, he had wanted to build a two-storey front extension plus a single-storey extension at the rear, along with a balcony.After a visit to the property in January, the inspector said: “The main issue is the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and wider area.”While he noted some of the proposed features are “no doubt designed to minimise the size and scale of the works, and thus their visual effect”, he added “the result would nevertheless be a significantly larger building”.He wrote: “The principal and side elevations would have a much greater overall massing, that would noticeably contrast with the immediately neighbouring bungalows.Most read in Celebrity“Once extended, the building would have a strident, discordant and overpowering appearance.“As a result, it would dominate and significantly harm this part of the street scene.”We couldn’t afford an extension so turned our garage into a bedroom – guests are so impressed and it’s great if you have a small houseAshley told KentOnline in December he had wanted to extend his home because his two daughters were getting taller.He said: “It’s about making it slightly bigger in height because it’s a bungalow conversion.“The top floor is essentially in the roof, which means you’re kind of ducking, and as the kids grow they’ll be banging heads on the ceiling.“So we are just trying to make that a bit higher.”Ashley added he was a “big fan” of the area and his kids were settled in school and currently had no intention of moving his family back to London.MAY MOVEHowever, he said: “It’s highly likely that if we can’t get it the way we want to, we’ll have to move out of this part of Kent.“We would just have to find somewhere else locally that suits our needs.”Ashley has also noted in the past the city council approved plans for a housing estate on farmland opposite his home, even though neighbours objected.He said: “It is frustrating knowing that the area is forever changing.“There’s a lot of properties being built up across the road, which is going to change the street view for good anyway.”However, Mr Glassar said: “The appellant highlights other extensions to dwellings that have been approved nearby and new houses which are being built in the vicinity of the appeal site.“Whilst these provide useful context and information, I have considered the appeal proposal on its individual merits and concerning the specific circumstances of the site and its surrounds.”In conclusion, he said: “The proposed development would have an unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area.“The proposal would also be contrary to provisions within the National Planning Policy Framework which include requirements that development should add to the overall quality of an area and be sympathetic to local character.”LOUIS THEROUX INTERVIEWAshley, a former member of the So Solid Crew, also discussed his planning battle with Louis Theroux in an interview last year.He referred to a separate bid to add a swimming pool, cinema and gym in the garden – but this was not considered as part of the appeal.On the BBC Two show, Louis asked: “You mentioned there was a planning application war?”READ MORE SUN STORIESTo which Ashley replied: “There was, yeah. We’ve appealed and we are going to try to go to committee.“And, I guess after that, it’s moving really.”Ashley previously spoke to Louis Theroux about his planning battle for a BBC Two showCredit: BBC More

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      ‘New James Bond’ Aaron Taylor-Johnson is locked in battle after council shuts down work on home he shares with wife Sam

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      AARON Taylor-Johnson is embroiled in a planning battle over the home he shares with wife Same. The actor, tipped of to be the new James Bond, is reportedly locked in a bitter row with the council over work on his West Country mansion.The pair are seeking retrospective planning permission to continue with constructionCredit: GettyAn aerial view of the lake works, leaving behind a one-acre craterCredit: BNPSLocals have dubbed the project an eyesoreCredit: BNPSAaron, 33, and wife Sam, 57, have been accused of digging a lake on their country estate without planning permission – needed for the Grade II listed property.It was also created in a Site of Special Scientific Interest, which led the local Council to shut down building operations in February last year. I believe this planning application should be turned down in its entirety and the lakes filled in.Jamie WalkerFrustrated localThe Hollywood couple are now desperately seeking retrospective planning permission to continue work- as they’re now left staring at a whopping one acre hole in their back garden.It has sparked outrage among locals in the area, who call the massive crater an “eyesore”.They have also slammed the noise disruption and nuisance debris left behind from construction.FLOOD RISKIn their retrospective planning permission application, British actor Aaron and filmmaker Sam claimed the lake is vital to stop their country estate from flooding.The body of water would help collect rain that usually threatens the integrity of their guesthouse and barn.They reported their farmhouse has flooded every year since 2011.Most read in ShowbizBritish hunk formally offered role of James Bond and ‘will sign contract this week’ to take over from Daniel CraigSam Taylor-Johnson enlisted back up from a flood risk expert and a biodiversity specialist for more support.A report submitted on their behalf by the Bath-based planning consultancy experts PlanningSphere stated: “Flooding threatens the historic fabric of the listed farmhouse.“The owners are undertaking a project to create new wetland features to alleviate severe flooding to the house and to enhance biodiversity.“The wetland features are partially constructed, and the remaining elements include the installation of pollution prevention measures and swales.By Howell Davies and Ellie Henman
      BRIT actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson is taking his martinis shaken, not stirred, after being formally offered the job as the new James Bond
      Insiders said the Kick-Ass movie star is expected to accept the role as 007, taking over from Daniel Craig, who has played MI6’s most famous spy for 15 years.
      Eon Productions, which makes the spy thriller films, is on course to start shooting this year.
      A source said: “Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it. The formal offer is on the table and they are waiting to hear back.
      “As far as Eon is concerned, Aaron is going to sign his contract in the coming days and they can start preparing for the big announcement.”
      The next Bond movie had been delayed because of last year’s Hollywood strikes.
      But insiders confirmed a script was now being worked on, with production scheduled to take place at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.
      Aaron, 33, was in the running for the top job alongside actors including Oscar-winning Cillian Murphy, Idris Elba, Henry Cavill and James Norton.

      “The project will deliver biodiversity enhancements in an ecologically appropriate location. The long-term effects of the proposals will be to deliver locally significant biodiversity gains.”The couple, who share two daughters together, also stated a lake will be beneficial to the local wildlife.It is believed a decision should be reached soon, with council officials being urged to act before worsening weather later this year.’FILL THE LAKES IN’There has been a mixed response from nearby residents, with some slamming the project.Frustrated local Jamie Walker, blasted the pair for carrying out construction without proper planning permission. The hole has just got bigger and bigger.Jackie InchLocalHe told The Telegraph: “I believe this planning application should be turned down in its entirety and the lakes filled in.“The noise from the work on these lakes directly affected me.”While Jamie admitted he would “hate” to see the farmhouse flooded, the work “should not have been carried out without seeking proper consent”.”I don’t believe the local residents had any say in this ‘development’ until the lakes had been dug, and no concern was shown to local residents around noise issues,” he continued.’EYESORE’Meanwhile, fellow resident Jackie Inch, dubbed the massive hole an “eyesore”.The disgruntled neighbour said previously: “When I open my bedroom curtains in the morning the first thing I see is that eyesore.”She recalled her shock after the actor and his producer wife “went ahead without permission”.“We had no idea they were going to do it,” Jackie added.“The hole has just got bigger and bigger.”’VERY MUCH WELCOME’However, there are several residents who hail the new water feature.Local Tom Kemp said: “This project will bring desperately needed biodiversity and wildlife conservation improvements. “I can see most of the site from my bedroom window, and wholeheartedly welcome the effect on my view.”Meanwhile, neighbour Amy agreed the lake would have a positive impact on biodiversity in the area.“I can see the ponds from my house and very much welcome the change to the view and monoculture,” she added.Another resident Ty Schlechter agreed and said: “The owners have clearly taken on a great deal of responsibility and sought detailed professional advice on this matter.”It will be wonderful to see and hear wildlife in the village and I wish to support their endeavour which can only help improve the local environment especially against localised flooding.”What are your rights?Planning permission guidance according to gov.uk
      You will need to request planning permission if you wish to build something new, make a major change to your building or change the use of your building – for example starting a business.
      To find out if you need planning permission you should contact your Local Planning Authority through your council.
      If planning permission is refused you can appeal.
      You are able to appeal if you were refused planning permission for reasons that you think go against the LPA’s development plan or planning policy (you can usually find these on their website).
      You can also appeal if you were granted planning permission with conditions you object to – you’ll need to explain why you think they’re unnecessary, unenforceable, vague, unreasonable or irrelevant.
      Another ground for appeal is if the LPA has not given you a decision on your application and 8 weeks have passed since the date they told you they’d received it (or a different deadline you agreed with them has passed).

      It comes as The Sun revealed last month how Aaron Taylor-Johnson is expected to accept the role as 007, taking over from Daniel Craig.Aaron, who is from High Wycombe, Bucks, made a name for himself starring in the Kick-Ass and Avengers movies.He tied the knot with filmmaker Sam Taylor-Wood, 57, in June 2012, four years after they met on the set of Nowhere Boy — which she directed and he starred in.When they started dating, Aaron was 18 and Sam was 42.Talking about their relationship, Aaron said: “I think we’re really great at collaborating but that’s not why I fell in love with her.“I’ve got really nothing to hide and I’m secure in what we have.”Aaron and Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam married at private member’s club Babington House in Somerset and have two daughters, Wylda, 13, and Romy, 11.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe is also stepfather to Sam’s two daughters, Angelica, 25, and Jessie, 15, from her marriage to art dealer Jay JoplingThey are thought to spend most of their time living at their California residence.Aaron Taylor-Johnson is expected to accept the role as the new 007Credit: GettySome locals have hailed the country estate projectCredit: BNPS More

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      Blow to Simon Cowell’s bid for quiet life in the country as his £8million mansion home suffers pest infestation

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      SIMON Cowell has put up with a few digs in his time — but now his garden is riddled with molehills.The furry invaders have caused heaps of trouble in the grounds of his Cotswolds mansion.Simon Cowell’s escape to the country hasn’t gone as plannedCredit: NBCSimon’s £8million mansion has been infested with molesCredit: GettyA source said: “There are holes everywhere — it’s like Swiss cheese.”Music mogul Si, 64, and family moved to the £8million pile last year.All looked well on the fabulous hill-top estate until last month when his gardener noticed hundreds of molehills popping up across the vast eight-acre gardens thanks to the ­tunnelling terrors.The source added: “It was fine when they moved in. Now the gardens are riddled with molehills.READ MORE ON SIMON COWELL“They started off on the sunny hillside quite a distance from the house. “But the moles seem to be getting braver and quite a few have popped up by the living room window, pool, and patio. “It’s like they’re taking over.”Records show mega-rich Cowell, the boss of shows like The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, secretly exchanged on the Cotswolds house on Christmas Eve 2021.Most read in BizarreSince then he has shelled out tens of thousands of pounds to extensively refurbish the property.The home was once four different properties before being fused together to make a mega-mansion.As well as five bedrooms, the property boasts an outdoor swimming pool.Despite spending £500,000 on security, Simon was subject to repeat intrusions while living at the home.Simon Cowell’s face transformation over the decades as Saturday Night Takeaway star makes brutal dig at music mogulLast year, it was alleged that a criminal gang had even sold the exact lock to his front door.In 2015, thieves broke into the property in the early hours of the morning and stole jewellery worth up to £1 million and two passports from an open safe.At the time, Simon and Lauren as well as their son Eric, who was a baby at the time, were asleep in their beds. More

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      Steve Mac will bless The Night Bazaar Music Show Live with Acid House

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      THE original Bless This Acid House album was released in May 2023 and was overflowing with extraordinary collaborations with original house music icons such as Marshall Jefferson, Robert Owens, Irvine Welsh and the late Sleezy D. Made with a variety of music-making analogue hardware machines, it was designed to transport you back to a time when house music was fresh, raw and underground.A year on, his new release Bless This Acid House Remixed does exactly what it says on the tin. Thirteen on-point, contemporary remixes of the original album tracks reworked by some of the most respected names in electronic music including Bushwacka, ITHURTZ, Jonny Aux, Black Octopus, Jon Carter, Serge Santiago, Redraft Memories & Chip-E, Une, Horatio, ASOY, Sound Klash and Transparent Sound.Steve Mac at work in ‘The Bunker’Steve Mac is the artist behind the album. A UK house music heavy-hitter, he has been a pillar of the international house community virtually from the beginning. The DJ/producer is also the label boss of Jack Said What Records in partnership with infamous Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh. With over 25 years’ experience, Steve is respected and revered for his analogue production style. Mac has also released tracks for labels such as Nervous, MoS, Cr2, Toolroom, Saved, Underwater and Ovum, and produced a number of artist albums for other people as well. You can read an interview we did with Steve last year around the release of the album HERE. We are very pleased to be welcoming Steve Mac as our next special guest for The Night Bazaar Music Show Live streaming series on Mixcloud on Friday 29th March from 8pm. Steve will be playing an exclusive 2 hour showcase of music from his Jack Said What label, the new Bless This Acid House remix album and much more. To tune in all you have to do is head HERE at 8pm on Friday 29th March. Steve told us;“Live streams are a great opportunity to build your fanbase and reach a global audience which is especially important for our label Jack Said What accessing a new generation of dance music lovers in the process”. CLICK OR TAP THE IMAGE TO HEAD TO THE LIVE STREAM ON MIXCLOUD AT 8PM ON FRIDAY 29TH MARCH More

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      ‘Tense’ Diddy spotted at Miami airport before his jet takes off after agents raid his mansions in sex trafficking probe

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      FEDERAL agents have been spotted hauling laptops and big boxes of evidence out of Diddy’s mansions in Los Angeles and Miami.Homeland Security raided the rapper’s multimillion-dollar properties in Florida and California on Monday as part of a federal investigation.Homeland Security agents said the raids in Los Angeles and Miami stem from a federal investigationCredit: GettyThe feds appeared to seize two laptops as part of the investigation in MiamiCredit: The Mega AgencyFederal agents descended on three of Diddy’s homes as part of a bicoastal raid on MondayCredit: The Mega AgencyFederal agents showed up at the rappers’ Star Island homes in Miami on boatsCredit: The Mega AgencyA man is lead out of the mansion linked to DiddyThe homes were searched in connection with sex trafficking allegations, law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. The federal probe was launched by authorities in New York, the outlet reported, and it’s unclear at this point if Diddy is the target of the investigation.Diddy was not under arrest but he was seen at Miami Airport after the raids on Monday.He was walking around by himself outside a Customs office at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, TMZ reported.Diddy’s private LoveAir LLC jet has reportedly been flown to the Caribbean but it is not known if the rapper was on the plane, according to TMZ.Flight tracking data reportedly showed the jet had landed in Antigua on Monday.Homeland Security confirmed during the raid that its agents “executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners.”Three women and a man were interviewed by police in Manhattan over allegations of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and the solicitation and distribution of illegal narcotics and firearms, NBC News reported.Most read in CelebrityAnother three people were scheduled to be interviewed, according to the outlet. Police sources told The New York Post that agents were looking to seize phones and computers.The feds were seen walking out of Diddy’s Miami home with boxes of evidence and a bag containing two laptops.These raids come after Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura, better known as Cassie, accused him last year of sexually abusing and assaulting her throughout their relationship.Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Beverly Hills house ‘raided’ by Homeland Security ‘in connection to sex trafficking’Cassie filed a lawsuit in November 2023, claiming that she faced “a cycle of abuse, violence, and sex trafficking” until her relationship with Diddy ended in 2018.The two settled the lawsuit the day after it was filed but three other women filed claims against Diddy in the following weeks.Diddy faced another lawsuit in February 2024 after Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who helped produce Diddy’s most recent album, claimed that the mogul sexually harassed, drugged, and threatened him from September 2022 to November 2023 as they worked together.Diddy, or Sean Combs, has denied all of the claims against him.The rapper has yet to address the raids at his home and his rep didn’t immediately respond to The U.S. Sun’s request for comment.STAR ISLAND ESTATESCops swarmed Diddy’s two neighboring homes on Star Island in Miami Beach as part of the investigation, according to The Miami Herald.Some federal investigators were said to have shown up at his private dock on boats.Agents are seen loading a big box into a car at the entrance of Diddy’s home on Star Island in Miami BeachCredit: AFPThe feds are being tight-lipped about the investigation but a source told the New York Post that they were looking for phones and computersCredit: The Mega AgencyIt’s unclear if the raids are related to any allegations Diddy has faced in recent lawsuitsCredit: The Mega AgencyDiddy bought one of the homes on Star Island in 2003 for $14.5 million, according to Miami Condo Investments. The home is 19,545 square feet and features nine bedrooms, and 12 bathrooms, as well as a swimming pool and private boat dock.In 2021, Diddy bought a second 8,000-square-foot mansion on Star Island from Gloria and Emilio Estefan.The massive property sits on 1.3 acres of land and has six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms between the main home and guest house.It is on a corner lot of the island with views of the waterfront and the picturesque Miami skyline, according to TMZ.The guest house is two stories and has an open living room facing the ocean.It is unclear if the rapper intends to connect the two properties, which would create an almost 30,000-square-foot estate. CALIFORNIA VILLAHeavily armed officers descended on Diddy’s mansion in Holmby Hills, located in Beverly Hills, and blocked the property off with police tape.SWAT vehicles were parked outside and video from Fox affiliate KTTV showed several individuals in handcuffs on the lawn.Diddy bought the brand new mansion in Holmby Hills in Los Angeles for $40 million in 2014.The European-style villa boasts eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms within its sprawling 17,000 square feet of living space, according to The Los Angeles Times.The two-story home also has a separate spa house with a steam room, massage room, and beauty salon, according to TMZ. There is a massive theater that can hold 35 people, as well as a gym and wine room. The grounds of the home cover over an acre of space and include a lagoon-style swimming pool with a grotto connected to an elusive underwater swimming tunnel.Also on the grounds is a 3,000-square-foot guesthouse.The home was designed and sold by mansion developer and seller, Nile Niami, who is known for his unique properties.Diddy’s villa also neighbors the infamous Playboy Mansion.LAWSUITS AGAINST DIDDYThe raids come as Diddy has faced a slew of allegations in recent months.After Cassie accused him of sex trafficking, Joi Dickerson alleged in a lawsuit that Diddy drugged and raped her and filmed the attack when she was a 19-year-old college student in January 1991.Another woman filed a separate lawsuit claiming that Diddy and another man sexually assaulted her and a friend in 1990 or 1991 then showed up at an apartment several days later and beat her.A third woman claimed that she was gang raped by three men including Diddy and Harve Pierre, president of Bad Boy Entertainment, in 2003.She would have been 17 at the time, and Combs, 34. Diddy has denied all allegations against him and addressed some of the accusations in a December 6, 2023, Instagram post.”Enough is enough. For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy,” he wrote.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday.”Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family, and for the truth.”Homeland Security agents were accompanied by SWAT teams and other armed law enforcement as part of the raidsCredit: APThey stood on Diddy’s dock in Miami as agents searched the homeCredit: The Mega AgencyPolice were seen swarming the mansions and going inside to collect evidenceCredit: The Mega AgencyHomeland Security said it ‘executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners’Credit: SplashRecent lawsuits against DiddyDiddy was hit with a wave of lawsuits in late 2023 and early 2024 with shocking allegations of sex trafficking and sexual assault. He has denied all claims against him.

      Cassie, Diddy’s longtime girlfriend, sued him in November 2023, claiming she endured “a cycle of abuse, violence, and sex trafficking” until their relationship ended in 2018. Diddy and Cassie settled the suit the day after it was filed.
      Diddy was hit with two more lawsuits a week later. Joi Dickerson accused Diddy of drugging and raping her and filming the attack when she was a 19-year-old college student in January 1991.
      A second accuser in a separate lawsuit claimed that Diddy and another man sexually assaulted her and a friend in 1990 or 1991 then showed up at her apartment and beat her several days later.
      Diddy was sued again in December by a woman who claimed he and two men gang-raped her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
      In February 2024, Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones, who helped produce Diddy’s most recent album, claimed that the mogul sexually harassed, drugged, and threatened him from September 2022 to November 2023 as they worked together. More

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      Inside Countryfile star Ben Fogle’s stunning rural home with roaring fire, antique furniture and lots of dogs

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      TAKE a look inside the home of Countryfile star Ben Fogle, complete with nature-inspired decor and lots of animals. Ben, 50, is known for fronting survivalist and wildlife programmes such as Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild.Take a look inside survivalist Ben Fogle’s stunning rural home with lots of dogsCredit: RexBen and his family live in a cosy countryside propertyCredit: Instagram/marina.fogleAnd it’s full of dogsCredit: Instagram/marina.fogleOff-screen, the TV star is happily married to podcaster Marina and together they share children Ludo and Iona.The family of four reside in a stunning countryside home which Marina regularly shows on Instagram. The survivalist also owns a pad in West London which he put up for rent last year as he seems to prefer life away from the busy city and in the countryside. Their tranquil countryside abode is surrounded by nature, but it wouldn’t be complete with some animal companions, including horses and half a dozen dogs.  The interior is cottagecore chicBen and Marina regular enjoy date nights in front of the fireCredit: Instagram/marina.fogleThe interior of Ben and Marina’s home is thoughtfully decorated and complements their serene surroundings. READ MORE ON BEN FOGLEEach room is peppered with antique future and floral prints. They’ve opted to use nature-inspired colours like green in various hues throughout the home, which is unsurprising for the Countryfile star. The couple also have a dining room where they like to spend time as a family. It gets great light thanks to the large glass doors at the end which open out into a luscious green garden where Marina grows her own tomatoes. Giving a better insight into their home life, Marina shared a few details about how she and her husband like to spend a night in together when there are no kids at home. She posted a picture of Ben relaxing on the sofa in front of a cosy roaring fire. “Ben and I had a rare night with no children at home last week and so it was just us for supper. I made a fish pie, we had a sauna in our woodland sauna and a cold plunge and had supper in front of the fire in our pyjamas. It was heaven, and so nice for it just to be us two,” Marina explained. Most read in ShowbizBen Fogle’s home is full of dogsBen always has a full house with his dogs aroundCredit: Instagram/marina.fogleBut even when there are no kids at home, Ben and Marina are never lonely, as they have at least six dogs to keep them company. Their dogs are the heart of their family, and Marina even credits her first puppy, Maggi, with introducing her to Ben.Gushing about their furry companions on Instagram, Marina said: “What would life be without dogs? I was always drawn to dogs and spent my childhood pestering my parents to get one. But being half Austrian, we travelled a lot and my parents didn’t feel it was fair to get one. But then, aged 21, I got my beloved Maggi, a collie lab cross from a local dog rescue.“She was by my side through my twenties and was responsible for my meeting Ben. She sat patiently as I sobbed hot tears of heartbreak after a miscarriage, a stillbirth and the exhaustion of being a mother. And her legacy is my family. I can’t imagine not sharing my life with our loyal, faithful, loving companionsBen FogleInstagram“I wouldn’t be a Fogle if it wasn’t for her and thanks to her we have plenty of dogs in our extended family. “If my children are tired or sick, sad or reflective, it’s to the dogs’ beds they retreat, because they know there they’ll have the reassuring presence of unconditional love and the luxury of not having to explain yourself. “Therapist, mentor, personal trainer, dropped food hoover, hot water bottle, giver of hugs, our dogs are a fundamental part of our lives and we couldn’t imagine home without them,” she wrote.Ben also expressed his great love for his dogs in a separate post, where he shared a clip of himself wrestling with two of their dogs on their stunning green sofa.READ MORE SUN STORIESBen and Marina’s dogs are a huge part of their family“Who doesn’t love sofa wrestling,” he teased, before adding, “I love dogs soooo much.”“I can’t imagine not sharing my life with our loyal, faithful, loving companions,” he added.The Fogle family care for a number of animals including horsesCredit: Instagram/marina.fogle More

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      Joe Wicks shows off his enormous garden at £4.4m mansion – and it’s so big it looks like a park

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      JOE Wicks has showed off his enormous garden at his impressive £4.4 million home.The fitness coach shares the five-bed home with his wife Rosie and their kids.Joe Wicks spent £4.4million on a huge house in SurreyCredit: PAIt features a huge backyard which he always wanted for his children to be able to run around inCredit: Instagram/@georgeofthejunglegardeningJoe moved into the property in August 2022 and it boasts an incredible tree-lined view.Sharing a snap on his Instagram Stories, his followers got to see his picturesque garden which is so big it looks like a park.The outdoor area boasts a pristine lawn and a children’s playhouse which is nestled at the far end.The garden also hosts an array of shrubs and towering trees that border the lawn in elegant swirls.Read More on Joe WicksIn previous Instagram stories, Joe has posted several clips of the family’s amazing garden, writing: “The most beautiful garden.”I’ve dreamed about having a home like this for my babies to grow up in.”The snaps saw that the garden features stone decking, a striped awning, rattan furniture and an ornately carved table and chairs.He’s also showed off his massive home gym, which features large windows, wooden floors and plenty of space for all his weights, yoga mats and workout equipment.Most read in ShowbizFitness guru Joe has seen his wealth skyrocket after he became the nation’s PE teacher during the pandemic.This means he can now afford to live in an exclusive celebrity enclave in Surrey.The self-styled Body Coach banked a massive £1.6million in 2020 alone.Eariler this year it was announced that the star is expecting baby number four with his wife Rosie.The couple shared their happy news on Instagram, writing: “Baby number 4 incoming.”The Body Coach and former glamour model welcomed their third child, Leni, in September 2022 – a sister for daughters Indie, five, and Marley, four.Joe Wicks and his wife Rosie with their three childrenCredit: Instagram More

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      Traitors star reveals his horror after balaclava-wearing ‘burglars’ shouted ‘stab him’ as they ‘ran at him with knife’

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      THE Traitors legend Wilfred Webster has revealed his horror as knife-wielding “burglars” shouted “stab him”.Wilfred, who was a finalist on the first season of the hit BBC One show, has shared the awful experience that happened just this morning.Wilfred Webster was a star on the first season of the BBC show The TraitorsCredit: BBCIn an Instagram post, he revealed he had been ‘burgled’ this morningCredit: Instagram/wilfredwebsterofficialHe said he believes that the ‘melts’ broke into his home through a panel in the doorCredit: Instagram/wilfredwebsterofficialThe reality star shared in an Instagram post that he was lying on his bed with headphones on watching Netflix when the drama unfolded.Wilf said: “The next thing I see my bedroom door open and I thought it was my wife and turns out it’s some low life piece of s*** burgling my house in a balaclava! “I jumped off the bed in shock and he ran downstairs and out the back of the house via a window. “I ran out of the front door and stood in the garden in shock and the pair of melts walked around the corner and I spotted them.Read more on showbiz”One of them shouted ‘stab him’ and then ran at me with a big knife.”Quickly I ran back into my house and shut the door and phoned the police.He said the police arrived quickly and they were able to identify the getaway vehicle through Wilfred’s neighbours’ Ring doorbell cameras.”I’ve been through a lot in my life but I have never felt so scared. My house is my safe space and to have someone break in and take away that safety is horrible.”Most read in ShowbizHe even posted the picture to Instagram through a VPN out of fear the burglars could track it.”We believe they entered by breaking the panelling on the back door and squeezing through and exited through the back window!”Emma Lovell murder: How teen gang filmed themselves raiding homes & posted machete pics before Brit mum’s burglary death”We’re definitely upgrading our security and I’m never wearing noise cancelling headphones again.””People if you do have a doorbell that records please charge it. I can’t believe I’m saying this but keep your house safe. Realistically no one should enter your house unwanted but we live in a world with scumbags!”Fans of Wilf’s shared their shock on the Instagram post.One said: “Oh @wilfredwebsterofficial that sounds horrible so sorry you had to go through that. Hope you’re doing ok xxx.”He said he would be upgrading his security system following the break inCredit: BBCAnother said: “Hopefully they’ll catch the scumbags Will, glad your ok and not hurt pieces of s*** need catching.”While a third said: “What absolute scumbags! Glad you’re okay and yes a home is a safe space. No one should feel unsafe at home.”Wilf made it to the final of last year’s series of The Traitors and he was branded by viewers as “the ultimate villain”.Following his time on the show Wilf planned to return to social work and a part-time charity job.He previously told how hopes of being a full time Instagram influencer had disappeared after his show exit.One of them shouted ‘stab him’ and then ran at me with a big knifeWilf WebsterBut his Instagram account says he is a ‘Content Creator & TV Personality’.He admitted he had struggled to secure a mortgage because of the unstable employment and told Vice: “I know some people from The Traitors were probably disappointed.Talking of the struggles to provide for his family Wilf, who is married to stunning wife Yiota, opened up on the financial insecurity stemming from the show.READ MORE SUN STORIESTalking of his career return, he added: “I think one of the aspects of getting a job is just to be around people – like actual human beings and not just a screen.”Wilf did not want to comment when approached by The Sun.Life inside The Traitor’s castle
      The hit BBC show is set in the grand and stunning 19th century Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
      But the contestants don’t have carte blanche to do what they like.
      Season one finalist Wilfred Webster revealed the strict rules the contestants – both Faithfuls and Traitors alike – must follow for the duration of the programme.
      He told Heat magazine: “People are blindfolded until they get to wherever they’re staying. And you don’t have your phone. We weren’t even allowed the TV remote, so that we couldn’t access the internet and Google each other.”
      The contestants are ferried to a budget hotel near Inverness Airport in the evening so that the castle can be rest for the following day’s activities.
      When they return in the morning, the huge continental buffet that awaits them doesn’t taste as good as it looks.
      “The breakfast is really dry and not very nice,” said Wilf.

      Despite competing on the high stakes reality show The Traitors, Wilfred said he had never felt so scaredCredit: Getty More