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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
£35 red stripe summer dress looks just like Never Fully Dressed's sold-out maxi
Missed your chance to shop Never Fully Dressed's red and white stripe midaxi before it sold out? We have a £35 solution... There are few greater highs in fashion than spotting a lookalike of a cult designer piece at a fraction of the price, especially when it hits the season's biggest trends perfectly. Right now, New Look has come through with a summer dress that could easily be mistaken for a much pricier Never Fully Dressed design. If you missed out on Never Fully Dressed's now-sold-out stripe cotton midaxi dress, you're not alone. It was everywhere one minute and gone the next. With its playful mix of pastel stripes, embroidered detailing and that flattering midaxi cut, it had summer holiday written all over it. But now, New Look is offering a strong alternative that's not only just as eye-catching, but also comes in at £35.99 instead of NFD's £169. At first glance, the similarities are striking. New Look's red striped woven puff sleeve milkmaid midi dress shares many of the same standout details as the designer version. The vertical stripes are fun and summery, the puff sleeves give a little vintage charm and the milkmaid neckline is a universally flattering shape that suits all bust sizes. Where the original NFD version leaned into its signature eclectic look with beachy embroidery and a slightly more bohemian feel, New Look's version takes a cleaner approach. The simpler red and white stripe has a timeless, slightly nautical feel that nods to vintage summer holidays. Both dresses also feature a fitted bodice that nips in at the waist before flaring gently into a breezy skirt. New Look's dress lands at a midi length, just below the knee, which makes it slightly shorter than the NFD version. For many, that slightly shorter hemline makes it easier to wear day to day, especially with trainers, flat sandals or even a chunky espadrille. New Look's dress is also made from a cotton-rich blend, so it's light and breathable without feeling flimsy or looking see-through. For a £35.99 dress, the quality is surprisingly strong. Perhaps most importantly, New Look's dress is still in stock across most sizes. That is likely to change once the word spreads, especially among those who missed out on the designer version. If you're shopping around for other similar striped dresses, we also love Nobody's Child's Pink And Red Striped Starlight Midi Dress, £89 – cheaper than NFD but pricier than New Look.
IOL News
09-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Promotion showdown: Cape Town City fight for survival as play-Offs begin
The Dutchman Andries Ulderink has arrived at Cape Town City FC and has taken charge as the club prepares for the crucial PSL promotion/relegation play-offs. Photo: Backpagepix Image: Backpagepix Historically, the balance of power has often tipped in favour of the PSL teams during the dreaded PSL promotion/relegation play-offs. This season's three-team mini-tournament, initially scheduled to start at the end of last month, will now kick off on Wednesday in Rustenburg. The play-offs were postponed due to unresolved issues in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, involving Durban City, JDR Stars, and Cape Town Spurs. As a result, the league's restructuring has now set the stage for the two National First Division (NFD) teams — Casric Stars and Orbit College — from the Motsepe Foundation Championship to begin their campaign later this week. Casric Stars, a Mpumalanga-based club, finished third, while Orbit College, based in Rustenburg, finished runners-up to NFD winners Durban City FC. Over the past decade, top-flight PSL sides have managed to retain their league status in six of the past 10 seasons. Four seasons saw teams from the NFD secure promotion via these play-offs. Among recent notable upsets, Cape Town Spurs' triumph in the play-offs three seasons ago earned them a place in the PSL, marking a significant milestone for lower-division sides. As the play-offs loom, Cape Town City find themselves in a precarious position after finishing 15th in the Betway Premiership. City have maintained their PSL status since acquiring the rights of Mpumalanga Black Aces in 2016. Their recent slump, however, leaves the once-prominent club teetering on the edge of relegation. When considering upsets in the play-offs, Maritzburg United's fall from grace in the 2022/23 season underscores the risks inherent in this system. They finished 15th but were ultimately replaced in the top flight by Cape Town Spurs. The last successful promotion via the play-offs occurred in the 2017/18 season, when Black Leopards seized their opportunity after Platinum Stars fell short. Highlands Park and Jomo Cosmos also achieved promotion in consecutive seasons (2015 and 2016) as NFD sides capitalised on the misfortunes of established PSL teams. In the past decade, clubs such as Richards Bay, Moroka Swallows, and Chippa United have successfully fended off relegation during this intense mini-tournament. Adding intrigue to the mix, Cape Town City have appointed new head coach Andries Ulderink to help steer them through these turbulent waters. The 55-year-old Dutch tactician joined the club after leaving his role as assistant coach at Glasgow Rangers. His arrival marks a new chapter for City, although the newly formed coaching structure comes on the back of a season marred by inconsistency and a desperate battle for survival. As the premiership battle intensifies, Ulderink's leadership will be crucial for a squad in need of revitalisation and belief. The outcome of the upcoming play-offs could reshape the landscape of South African football as we know it.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Nicholasville Fire Department pays tribute to fallen former chief on International Firefighters' Day
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — May 4 is recognized as International Firefighters' Day, and people across the country honored those who have given their lives to protect their communities from harm. The Nicholasville Fire Department posted on Facebook on Sunday that officials visited the National Fallen Firefighters' memorial ceremony in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where former Chief Charles Brumfield's name was added. Nicholasville fire officials said the names of 12 Kentucky firefighters were added to the memorial wall this year. Frankfort to host flood recovery town hall: What to know Star Wars fans at McConnell Springs celebrate 'May the Fourth' in style Nicholasville Fire Department pays tribute to fallen former chief on International Firefighters' Day Members of the NFD said they attended the memorial ceremony to support former Chief Brumfield's family and represent the department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Times
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Times
Number of private motorists without insurance almost halves in two years
The number of private motorists driving without insurance has almost halved over the last two years, with much of the decline attributed to the new Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID) system making it harder for people to evade detection. However, it is a different story when it comes to commercial vehicles, with more than one in six found to be in breach of motor insurance laws last year, according to research from the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI). It recorded 101,881 uninsured private vehicles within the overall 2.4 million private vehicles being driven on Irish roads in 2024. In 2022 the number of uninsured private vehicles stood at 187,803 within an overall private vehicle total of 2.25 million. The 2024 figure represents about 4.2 per cent of all private vehicles, which points to a fall of close to 50 per cent since the last time the MIBI carried out research in 2022. READ MORE Following the development of the IMID, the MIBI has been able to examine the number of uninsured non-private motor vehicles, broadly categorised as 'commercial vehicles', through the availability of enhanced insurance data. Within the commercial vehicles category, there are generally two different means by which insurance is provided: on an individualised basis with specific vehicles tied to each policy or on fleet or motor trade policies, which allow the cover to be transferred from one vehicle to another within a specific group of vehicles. Since November 2023, fleet and motor trade policy holders who do not provide the required information to the NFD are committing an offence and are liable to be prosecuted and subjected to fines of up to €500 per vehicle. The MIBI estimates about 425,000 fleet and motor trade vehicles should be listed on the National Fleet Database. So far, the details for 364,889 have been provided. The MIBI's analysis shows that within the combined commercial vehicles category, there are 710,708 vehicles on Irish roads and 108,671 of those vehicles are either uninsured or have not yet been added to the NFD. This means 15.3 per cent of commercial vehicles or more than one in six are breaking motor insurance laws. The chief executive of the MIBI, David Fitzgerald, said it was 'very encouraging to see the impact that the new detection system is already having on the number of private uninsured vehicles on our roads'. He said it is 'a powerful weapon in the battle against uninsured driving'. Following the introduction of this system, gardaí were able to seize 18,676 vehicles in 2024 and issue 26,094 summonses and charges. 'This system allows gardaí to see in seconds if a vehicle is uninsured or has not been added to the database, allowing them to act quickly in apprehending any offenders,' Mr Fitzgerald said. However, he said there is 'clearly additional work to do to combat illegal uninsured driving'.
Irish Independent
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Massive drop in number of motorists driving without insurance following database introduction
It comes after the recent introduction of the Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID), which allows gardaí at checkpoints to identify any uninsured vehicles within seconds through their hand-held mobile devices or via automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems. This is being credited with a fall of 86,000 in the number of uninsured private vehicles on the roads over the past two years. Traditionally, this country has had the highest level of uninsured vehicles in the European Union. In the past, the rate has been three times that of the UK and four times the average across the European Union and the European Economic Area. But the new roadside detection system used by gardaí has seen the numbers taking the risk of driving without insurance plummet. The database was created following collaboration between the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI), Insurance Ireland and Irish-based insurers. Figures compiled by the MIBI show that the number of uninsured drivers on the roads has fallen from 188,000 in 2022 to 102,000 last year – a fall of almost 86,000 in the two-year period. In percentage terms, the current number of uninsured vehicles represents 4.2pc of the overall private fleet in the State. This is down from 8.3pc in 2022, a 50pc reduction, the MIBI said. This also means the number of uninsured private vehicles has dropped from one in every 12 in 2022, to one in every 25 last year. Advanced work on the motor insurance database has allowed the MIBI to look at the number of commercial vehicles on the road. They can be insured on an individualised basis, with specific vehicles tied to each policy. We can now see that theory being turned into reality Or they can use fleet or motor trade policies, where the insurer allows for the motor insurance to be transferred from one vehicle to another within a specific group of vehicles. The details for these vehicles are required by law to be added to the National Fleet Database (NFD), which is a dedicated subsection of the motor insurance database. MIBI said since November 2023, fleet and motor trade policy-holders who do not provide the required information to the fleet database are committing an offence. They are liable to be prosecuted and subjected to fines of up to €500 per vehicle. The MIBI estimates approximately 425,000 fleet and motor trade vehicles should be listed on the NFD. So far, the details for 364,889 have been provided. The MIBI's analysis shows as many as 109,000 commercial vehicles are either uninsured or have not yet been added to the national fleet database. Chief executive of the MIBI, David Fitzgerald said it is encouraging to see the impact that the new detection system is already having on the number of private uninsured vehicles on our roads. 'Following its introduction, the number of uninsured private vehicles has practically halved, which is good news for all road users and anyone concerned about Irish road safety,' Mr Fitzgerald said. He said the MIBI view was that the motor insurance database will represent a powerful weapon in the battle against uninsured driving. 'We can now see that theory being turned into reality,' he said. Uninsured drivers add between €30 and €35 to each compliant driver's annual insurance premium. The MIBI was set up by insurers to compensate victims of road traffic accidents caused by uninsured and unidentified vehicles.
