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Times
17 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Times
How to upholster a headboard on a budget
Q . I want to do a bedroom makeover for my young daughter and love the idea of upholstering a new headboard. Is there a cost-effective way of achieving this? Maddison, Orpington A. Working on TV makeover shows, I've learnt that upholstering can create maximum effect on a minimal budget. To start, you need a board to which you can attach your fabric. I recommend a sheet of 18mm MDF, which you can get cut at a timber yard or DIY store for free. A standard headboard is typically the width of your mattress, with a height of approximately 70cm. If you have the tools and skills, I would use a jigsaw to cut a curve around the top corners, softening the edges and giving an on-trend look.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Abandoned 34,500-seater football stadium that had been tipped to host Euro 2028 matches lands £50m towards restoration
GROUND TO A HALT Abandoned 34,500-seater football stadium that had been tipped to host Euro 2028 matches lands £50m towards restoration Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN abandoned stadium that was set to host Euro 2028 matches has received a huge boost over its future. The major tournament was set to be hosted by the Republic of Ireland and the four home nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Casement Park has been left to rot for ten years Credit: AFP 3 There were plans to bring the stadium back to life for Euro 2028 Credit: AFP 3 Demolition work has begun at the site Credit: Sportsfile Belfast's Casement Park was initially selected as among the stadiums to host games amid plans to rebuild the ground to a 34,000 capacity. But it has since been axed from Euro 2028 due to funding issues and Northern Ireland will no longer be a host nation. Despite that, redevelopment of Casement Park is still going ahead and the government have confirmed that they are making a £50million contribution to the project. But there is still a £90m shortfall as Stormont chiefs and the Gaelic Athletic Association can only find £120m of the £260m required. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL 'BEYOND BLESSED' Maddison and Wag sensationally announce they're expecting twins AGAIN Northern Ireland's finance minister John O'Dowd welcomed the government's backing and encouraged everyone to "now work together" to get the stadium built. Casement Park shut down in 2013 and has since been left abandoned. Incredible photos show the stands rotting and the pitch overgrown. The ground welcomed 31,000 supporters back in its pomp for hurling and Gaelic football matches. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The derelict site has received planning permission to be modernised and early demolition work has begun. But some have called for the proposed design to be axed to allow for a cheaper build to be made. Northern Ireland currently play their home games at the 18,500-seater Windsor Park. Uefa require all grounds for major tournaments to be able to hold 30,000 fans. The Irish FA have ruled out expanding Windsor Park.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Everton reveal incredible never-before-seen seating at new stadium as part of VIP package
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EVERTON have revealed an incredible never-before-seen seating feature at their new £802million stadium. The Toffees will officially open the 52,888-capacity venue at Bramley-Moore Dock in August - after playing at Goodison Park since 1892. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Everton's new stadium will open this summer Credit: Getty 4 The 53,000-seater stadium has cost nearly £1billion Credit: Getty 4 The Hill Dickinson Stadium will offer a never-before-seen seating package in English football Credit: AFP Club chiefs unveiled Liverpool-based legal firm Hill Dickinson as the naming rights partner for the waterside ground last month. And now the Toffees have struck a deal with events and hospitality ticketing platform Seat Unique. The London-based company will be Everton's official platform for hospitality tickets and premium experiences. As part of The Seat Unique Experience, and for the first time in English football, fans will be able to buy match-by-match access to cinematic 'loge' seating. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS 'BEYOND BLESSED' Maddison and Wag sensationally announce they're expecting twins AGAIN Hospitality ticket holders will be able to watch the game from a reclining armchair with a cupholder and a personal TV screen for highlights and replays. The exclusive package also includes a behind-the-scenes stadium tour, and a player meet and greet. Everton fans can purchase tickets on a match-by-match basis shortly after the Premier League fixtures are published on Wednesday. Seat Unique is already partnered with Wembley Stadium and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, among other famous venues. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Seat Unique investors include England captain Harry Kane, Chelsea legend John Terry and cricket hero Ben Stokes. The company connects fans with official premium tickets and packages across sport, music and culture. Calvert-Lewin to Nottingham Forest? Everton Striker Set for Free Summer Transfer Hill Dickinson Stadium is expected to attract more than 1.4 million visitors annually and is generating thousands of jobs, boosting the long-term social and economic growth of North Liverpool. Everton have spent £802,121,353 according to new figures covering the year to June 30, 2024. Yet this bill will grow as the club are 'continuing negotiations to secure the next stage of funding'. The club took out two new loans in February with US firms Aramark Limited and Glas Trust Corporation. The original estimate for the stadium — which has taken four years to build — was £500m. But they have already spent more than an extra 60 per cent so far.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
James Maddison expecting fifth child as partner pregnant with twins again
James Maddison already shares three children with partner Kennedy Alexa and now the Tottenham star has announced a second set of twins are on the way during an emotional post while on holiday Tottenham star James Maddison has announced he and partner Kennedy Alexa are expecting a second set of twins, as they prepare to welcome a fourth and fifth child. The England international already has three children, son Leo - born in 2021 - and twins Delilah and Rome, who arrived back in 2023. Now Maddison's girlfriend Alexa has declared "bring on the chaos" as she posted an emotional video of the entire family on the beach while on holiday, holding baby scan photos and revealing her bump. Maddison himself is then seen writing "twins again" in the sand alongside another message that said: "Maddison twins part 2". The odds of conceiving twins twice are thought to be around one in 50,000. The playmaker posted the video on his Instagram story to his two million followers, with the caption: "Huge surprise to share with you all..." The clip was liked by a number of his Tottenham team-mates, with Dominic Solanke writing: "Beautiful chaos!" while Pedro Porro and Mickey van de Ven both replied with heart in eyes emojis. Meanwhile, England team-mates Jordan Henderson also wrote a message on the post, saying: "Congrats sheriff," while Jack Grealish said: "Congrats both. Unbelievable." Alexa had only just celebrated Father's Day with Maddison as she shared another moving post hailing her partner. She said: "Happy Father's Day to the most incredible daddy!!! Me and the kids are so lucky to have you. So lucky we get to watch these little babies grow together. We love you so much." It comes during a memorable period for Maddison, who won the first trophy of his Tottenham career last month after lifting the Europa League after a famous 1-0 win over Manchester United. Alexa was there to see his triumph, despite Maddison being injured for the game, as she joined him for the pitchside celebrations and posted a picture of the pair smiling with his winners' medal. She wrote: "What a wild ride! Words cannot express how proud I am of @madders & the team Day we will never forget, you make us so proud!!! COYS." Maddison has been dating model Alexa since 2020 before first child Leo arrived a year later.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
James Maddison and girlfriend Kennedy Alexa announce they're expecting twins AGAIN in wholesome video
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JAMES MADDISON and his long-time girlfriend Kennedy Alexa have heartwarmingly revealed they're expecting a second set of twins. The couple started dating in 2020 and welcomed their first child, son Leo, into the world the following year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 James Maddison and Kennedy Alexa have three adorable children together Credit: INSTAGRAM@KENNEDYALEXA/@MADDERS 5 Model Alexa revealed she's expecting in a heartwarming holiday video Credit: INSTAGRAM@KENNEDYALEXA/@MADDERS 5 The couple are sensationally expecting their second set of twins Credit: INSTAGRAM@KENNEDYALEXA/@MADDERS England international Maddison and his model other half had twins - Delilah and Rome - just days after the midfielder joined Tottenham in the summer of 2023. And they've remarkably conceived a second set of twins, the odds of which are a massive ONE IN 50,000. They revealed they're expecting again in a touching holiday montage video on both their Instagram accounts. In the video, Alexa, 30, proudly showed off her bump, which her little ones adorably kissed, as she dipped her toes into the sea. READ MORE SPORTS NEWS 'I heard it go' Tony Bellew forced off with nasty injury just five minutes into Soccer Aid The video ended with Maddison, 28, writing "twins again" and "Maddison twins part 2" in the sand. Their joint caption read: "Beyond blessed! Bring on the chaos." The couple were showered with well-wishes seconds after sharing the video. One of their followers wrote: "I'M CRYING!!!!! KENNEDY!!! Congratulations!!!!!!! You look like an angel. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 James Maddison and Kennedy Alexa have been together since 2020 Credit: INSTAGRAM@KENNEDYALEXA 5 Alexa is a regular at England and Spurs games and was in attendance at the Europa League final Credit: Getty "Ahhhh, omg literal tears so happy for you and your beautiful family." Another said: "Maddison X5 LOVE LOVE LOVE, congratulations both!!" 'That's for you, son' - James Maddison brutally digs out Roy Keane in savage interview after Europa League final, CBSSportsGolazo And another said: "OMG INCREDIBLE. Congratulations!!!!! Xxx" One remarked: "So excited!! The chaos will be worth it." Another chimed in: Maddison's 5-a-side invitational." Several of Maddison's club and international team-mates chimed in, including Jude Bellingham, who wrote: "Congratulations." Jordan Henderson commented: "Congrats, sheriff." Jack Grealish also commented, writing: "Congrats both. Unbelievable." Dominic Solanke chimed in: "Beautiful chaos!" And Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven both chimed in with love heart eye emojis.
