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SHOPPERS are racing to Tesco to get their hands on a range of dupes.

Fashion fan Yaz Moore discovered the fashionable buys after heading to her local store.

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She shared her shopping experience on TikTok and in the video said: “Tesco has done it again with the dupes. 

“They currently have Birkenstock’s and White Company dupes right now for only £14. 

“I am desperate to get these slippers.”

The slippers are suede-effect on top, with fur lining and are only £14 at Tesco.

They are similar to The White Company’s Suede Corkbed Mule Slippers which are £55, and Birkenstock’s Boston Shearling slippers which are £160.

Yaz went onto say how Tesco is her “favourite place to buy” her clothes from.

She showed her followers an off-white skirt and bardot woolly-knitted set, and said: “This set wasn’t here when I last came, but how nice is that? 

“Just the knits from Tesco are so good, and they’re obviously really affordable as well.”

Yaz also found a grey knitted cardigan which has gold buttons on the pockets and from the waist up toward the neck for £19.50.

She says: “This is so nice. Oh my God, the material is so soft.

“I’ve been completely sidetracked from what we’re actually here for, but I just can’t help myself. 

“They’ve got so many good things.”

Fans in the comments suggested the grey knit cardigan was a dupe of Maebe’s – Molly-Mae’s new clothing brand.

The Maebe cardigan is cropped, however, and is priced at £65.

Yaz then found a V-Neck woolly jumper in grey, a maroon red bardot jumper, and a beige zip up cardigan for £29.50. 

Talking about the zip up cardigan, she says: “Everyone went crazy for this jumper that I’ve been wearing, and it is from Tesco, and they do it in grey as well.”

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Her shopping trip gained a lot of attention with many fashion fans rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.

One wrote: “They also have Ugg Tazz dupes as well.”

Another added: “I purchased these last week.”

Whilst a third said: “That cardigan is such a Molly-Mae Maebe dupe.”

And a fourth shopper wrote: “I’ve got these! so comfy and snug!”

HOUSEHOLDS could get a free cash payout worth up to £200 just in time for Christmas.

Four major banks are now offering cash incentives for new customers and you could land a boost in time for the festive period.

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Switching bank accounts can be an easy way to give your balance a quick boost.

Cash incentives are regularly launched by banks to entice new customers, but do be sure to check the small print.

Most of these offers have certain criteria that you need to meet in order for you to get the cash.

For example, some accounts require you to pay a certain amount each month to maintain them.

While others might charge you for setting up an overdraft.

Be sure to check that the account you chose is right for you in the long term before switching.

Once you’ve decided you’ll need to make the switch using the current account switching service (CASS) which takes just seven days, and the new bank handles it for you.

We explain further down how the CASS works, but first here’s the full list of the offers available now that could tempt you to move.

Lloyds Bank – £200

If you switch your current account to Lloyds you could get £200.

Both new and existing customers can take advantage of the free cash offer available for those who switch between now and December 10.

Those who switch to the Club Lloyds account can expect the £200 to be paid within ten days of completing the switch.

It is important to be aware that the account comes with a £3 a month fee unless you pay in £2,000 a month.

To finalise the switch, customers can either scan the QR code available on the bank’s website or use the mobile app.

Once completed, Club Lloyds customers will be able to select from a range of perks, including a 12-month Disney+ subscription, a choice of Vue or Odeon cinema tickets, a magazine subscription, or a Coffee Club and Gourmet Society membership.

But remember you pay a fee for the extras, so work out if it’s worth paying the fee to get these.

New customers can get the bonus, and so can existing Lloyds customers if they don’t already have a Club Lloyds account and open a new one.

Those who already received a switch bonus since April 2020 from Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland (all part of the same group) won’t be eligible.

The same bonus is also available when switching to the Club Lloyds Platinum Account and Club Lloyds Silver Account but these comes with a £22.50 and £11.50 a month fee, respectively, on top of the £3.

First Direct – £175

First Direct has relaunched its popular cash switch incentive for anyone who opens a 1st Account.

Customers can receive a payment of up to £175 by using the CASS.

Users have to switch at least two direct debits or standing orders within 30 days of opening the account to qualify for the cash.

Switchers also need to add at least £1,000 into the account, register and log on to internet banking and use the debit card at least five times within 30 days of opening the account.

Customers who meet the criteria should expect the free bonus in their accounts by the 20th of the following month.

The bank revealed that new customers switching to their current account to first direct can expect several extra perks, including a £250 interest-free overdraft.

You won’t qualify for the switching incentive if you have previously held a First Direct product or opened an HSBC current account on or after January 1, 2018.

Customers moving across to the bank will also get access to a regular savings account paying 7% interest, one of the best deals around, as well as a 0% overdraft on the first £250.

Nationwide – £175

Nationwide Building Society has launched a new offer of £175 to switch to its FlexDirect, FlexPlus or FlexAccount current accounts.

The free-cash perk is a joint-market leading sum with First Direct.

The FlexDirect account gives the holder 5% credit interest on balances up to £1,500 for the first 12 months.

This account also offers an interest-free overdraft for the first 12 months.

Those who open a new FlexDirect account will still get the 5% credit interest rate, and will also receive 1% cashback for the first 12 months on debit card purchases, capped at £5 per month.

For new FlexDirect account openings, the previous interest-free overdraft offer will be withdrawn.

But if you are an existing customer who is benefiting from an interest-free overdraft offer then don’t worry, this will continue until the end of their 12-month period.

You also can’t have switched into a Nationwide account, or have received switch cash from Nationwide, since August 18, 2021.

Co-op Bank

The Co-operative Bank has announced eligible customers could receive up to £150.

The first £75 is given when a customer completes a switch to the bank.

Then, the bank is offering three monthly instalments of £25 – another £75 – to make up the £150.

Both new and existing customers can apply to switch to a current account to make themselves eligible for the payment.

Customers must apply for a Standard Current Account or Everyday Extra account.

To be eligible, customers must not have benefited from a switch incentive at The Co-operative Bank since 1 November 2022.

And to receive the first £75, customers need to follow a series of rules.

They are:

• Deposit a minimum of £1,000 into their new account (this includes balances transferred as part of the switch).
• Have 2 active Direct Debits.
• Make a minimum of 10 debit card or digital wallet transactions (pending payments will not count toward fulfilment of this criteria).
• Register for our online and/or mobile banking service.
• Set up the debit card in a digital wallet (Apple Pay, Samsung Wallet or Google Pay).

That leaves the three £25 instalments – and there are some rules to claim them too.

Customers need to deposit at least £1,000 into their account, have two direct debits and make a minimum of 10 debit card transactions.

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A POPULAR women’s clothing store will be closing its doors, marking the end of an era after 27 years at the same location. 

The Talbots store has been a fixture at The Summit shopping center in Birmingham, Alabama, since its opening in 1997.

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A sign posted in-store confirmed the closure at the end of October, stating, “This location is closing, but this isn’t goodbye.”

It directs loyal customers to another location in Montgomery and encourages them to shop online.

The news was first shared on the Friends of HWY 280 Facebook page, where many long-time customers expressed their disappointment.

One person commented: “So terribly disappointed. This store served a huge community for such a long time… Sad day for women of the community.”

Another said, “I’m heartbroken. That location is a beautiful store. I often visit.”

Several customers voiced frustration, speculating that the closure is linked to the upcoming arrival of a Lululemon store at The Summit.

“So disappointed in The Summit for pushing this move for Lululemon. I guess money talks,” one post read.

The closure doesn’t mean the end for dedicated fans, as the store’s Montgomery location remains open, and shoppers can continue to buy online.

The Summit, meanwhile, has been busy with other new openings, including stores like American Eagle, Mizzen + Main, and Gorjana Jewelry.

Luxury brand BOSS is also set to open by the end of 2024.

RETAIL APOCALYPSE

With a raft of brick-and-mortar stores shuttering across the nation, retail experts say many chains are in financial strife due to increased borrowing costs and consumers tightening their wallets.

According to analysis by retail data provider CoreSight, there has been a 24% increase in store closures in 2024 alone.

Several retailers across the United States have undergone mass closures after bankruptcy filings this year.

Big Lots recently confirmed its Chapter 11 filing after weeks of speculation and detailed plans for around 545 store shutdowns.

LL Flooring will also close half of its over 400 locations after a quiet bankruptcy filing and revert to an old name under its new ownership.

Some clothing retailers also took similar actions.

Express filed for bankruptcy in April and confirmed nearly 100 locations would shutter for good.

Rue21 also submitted another bankruptcy filing after one in the early 2000s and confirmed it would shut down all of its remaining stores.

LIAM Payne’s sister has posted a heartbreaking tribute to her “best friend” following his tragic death.

The One Direction singer’s sibling Ruth posted a lengthy testimonial to her Instagram page, including a message directly addressing the Little Things singer where she said: “I’m sorry I couldn’t save you.”

Ruth recalled their happy memories together in the message, before uploading a bittersweet series of images showing their strong bond.

In her emotional message – which came after Liam, 31, passed in Argentina – she wrote: “I don’t believe this is happening. Many times have I poured my heart out publicly with
pride about Liam but never much about life as his sister.

“Liam is my best friend, no one could ever make me laugh as much as him, doing his impressions always had me creasing and he loved seeing how much of a laugh he could get.

“He moved out when he was 17 to chase his dreams, its this that forced me to finally pass my driving test during the factor live show weeks because I couldn’t stand the thought of not being able to get to him.

“I would regularly drive to have tea with him after I finished work, just to sit around. One month the hotel was right by a Wagamamas and I swear he had it morning, noon and night!”

Speaking after his X Factor heyday Ruth continued: “I used to love picking him up from work when it all started, especially after concerts, speeding us away from venues or appearances, Liam plugging in his phone to show me the new songs for albums.

“Liam loved 1D, he loved his brothers and we talked about it so much. He would just play song after song that had been recorded but never used and we’d sit having a mini 1D concert.

“Liam knew he could call me anytime, any day and I would pick up or that I would always fetch him if he needed to just come home. Our calls would often result in me laughing at his ideas and next adventure, talking through his plans and working through his issues but it would always end with ‘love you miss you’ “love you ru.’

“Liam was born with music in his veins, it was clear from a very young age he just had that quality that would make him a star. I could sit and listen to him sing all day, which is a good job really because he never bloody stopped!

“I will never tire of the look he gives when showing new songs, ‘listen loud’ he’d say and just grin with pride of his work.”

In a very personal, poignant moment, Ruth shared with her followers a list of “notes on my phone with things to tell Liam.”

She then followed this by penning a heart-wrenching tribute to her youngest sibling.

In a direct open letter to Liam, who fell from the third floor balcony of his hotel room, she wrote: “Liam. My brain is struggling to catch up with what’s happening and I don’t understand where you’ve gone.

“I just want to drive to your house and walk in to music blasting and find you sat there writing a song or walk in to your art phases and sit with you whilst you draw or craft.

What I love most about you is your ability to make me laugh, I never chuckle as much as I do when I’m with you with anyone else.

I’m always in awe of your talent, it should be illegal to be so talented and just have the ability to not only be good at things but be bloody great at everything you attempt, without even knowing you’re absolutely smashing it each time.

I love your kindness and how proud I am to call you my brother and my best friend. You also make a great Sunday dinner too!
I don’t feel this world was good enough or kind enough to you, and quite often over the last few years, you’ve had to really try hard to overcome all that was being aimed at you.

“You just wanted to be loved and to make people happy with your music. You never believed you were good enough, I hope you can now see this outpouring of love that you never received in your time.”

Ruth, who is sister to Nicola as well as Liam, candidly added: “Thank you for changing my life, thank you for the incredible memories, thank you for being the best brother and friend I’ll ever have!

“We’ll take care of Bear and he will always know how incredible his Dad is and how much you idolise him.”

In a hugely emotional final paragraph, she added: “I’m sorry I couldn’t save you.

“Love you, oh how my heart misses you,

“One last time I need you to know, I’m here if you need anything, I’d drive to the end of the universe to bring you back.”

BILLIONAIRE investor Mark Cuban has warned that American communities will “die” if policymakers and business owners don’t act to prevent further closures of brick-and-mortar stores.

It comes amid growing concern over the nation’s so-called retail apocalypse, which has seen hundreds of store closures in recent years.

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In an exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun, the Shark Tank judge and minority Dallas Mavericks owner said vulnerable people in communities across the country are being impacted by the closure of brick-and-mortar stores.

Calling it “a big problem to solve,” the entrepreneur said all levels of government should work with entrepreneurs to prevent a growing number of food and pharmaceutical deserts.

“If you just say, just let the market take care of it, we see what happens, communities die,” Cuban warned.

“And so we have to be open-minded. The way I look at it personally, there’s a problem to solve.

“The big question is, when it’s the only outlet for produce or food or pharmacy, or medical services, it becomes a question of, are you willing to let that community die? And who’s responsible for making those decisions?”

Cuban warned against a “laissez-faire” approach, arguing that an economic mindset is much more expensive in the long run.

“How do we get a hospital…how do we get a doctor there? I’m not opposed to bringing the government in and saying, you know what? It’s going to be a lot cheaper to bring in a service than to have people who aren’t getting healthcare, who get sicker and then have to be sent to a hospital 40 miles away,” he added.

CLOSING TIME

The calls come amid ongoing public concern for the closure of brick-and-mortar stores across the country.

A number of major retailers are suffering as the sector grapples with changing consumer behavior, the rise of e-commerce, and inflationary pressures sparked by the pandemic.

With a raft of chains, including Walmart, winding back their retail footprint, experts say retailers are in financial strife due to increased borrowing costs and consumers tightening their wallets amid ongoing cost of living pressures.

According to analysis by retail data provider CoreSight, there has been a 24% increase in store closures in 2024 alone.

Amid growing concern over pharmacy deserts, CVS announced it had replaced CEO Karen Lync with company veteran David Joyner and withdrew its 2024 profit forecast amid growing investor pressure.

Earlier in the week the pharmacy giant said it was laying off nearly 3,000 employees, with the company struggling to drive higher profits and better stock performance.

A pharmacy tech in Ohio told USA Today she now had to drive 22 miles to Fort Wayne, Indiana in order to get her monthly prescriptions after the one pharmacy in town closed in Antwerp.

Customers are increasingly frustrated at the state of US pharmacies, with empty shelves, locked up products and long queues.

Satisfaction with brick and mortar pharmacies dropped 10 points in 2024 alone, according to a study by J.D. Power.

Department stores, including Macy’s, are closing about 150 underperforming stores, blaming competition from big box retailers and a shift to online shopping.

Discount retailer Big Lots has also announced the closure of more than 340 of its 1400 shops across the country after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.

Shopping mall space has begun to shrink in two stages, first from 2009 to 2016, and then again during the pandemic.

Cuban branded the closure of retailers as “creative destruction” and said he believed consumers would always want access to both online and in-store shopping.

In economic theory, creative destruction is the process of innovations replacing existing ones, which can destroy industries, jobs, and companies.

Cuban said shoppers should not worry too much about their favorite stores closing, but seeing communities go without their favorite locations was “a problem.”

“People want to go shopping, they want that tactile experience, and that’s changed. Now people want a combination of both, so you may not get as many physical brick-and-mortar locations, but that doesn’t mean those large companies have to go out of business,” Cuban said.

“You see Walmart, their online business is growing, and maybe their brick and mortar business isn’t growing as quickly, but what matters is how things are happening together.”

But Cuban forecasted new businesses will crop up from the dust of empty retail stores, especially as the Federal Reserve continues to cut interest rates after they were high during the pandemic. 

“Now with interest rates so high, landlords are trying to protect themselves even more,” Cuban said.

“I think once we get through high interest rates, you’ll see a lot more creativity in how those spaces are being used, and new types of businesses will pop up.”

COST PLUS

Passionate about solving problems like pharmaceutical deserts, Cuban is investing his time and money into a new venture called Cost Plus Drugs.

Built on the idea that all Americans should have access to safe, affordable medicines even without insurance, the company aims to disrupt the drug industry and reduce the price of everyday medications.

The company works directly with drug manufacturers to bypass middlemen and lower prices.

It also transparently displays what it pays for medicine.

Through his pharmaceutical venture, Cuban said he has seen many small independent pharmacies go out of business, leaving “pharmacy deserts.”

While acknowledging it is a difficult problem to solve, Cuban said business people and local communities could collaborate to solve it. 

“I don’t know that there is a quick fix, but it’s something we all have to pay attention to and I think working with entrepreneurs in communities hopefully can lead to a solution.”

DUECE Jones-Drew is better than his NFL icon dad was at the age of 16 – and has high hopes of making it all the way.

The high school running back grew up idolizing his father Maurice Jones-Drew as he became one of the best players in Jacksonville Jaguars history.

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Duece plays for the same De La Salle high school where his dad attended – and made an immediate impact on debut.

He missed his entire freshman year with a shoulder injury, but exploded for a 64-yard touchdown run to begin his sophomore season in August.

Earlier this month he played on the international stage as De Le Salle took on the UK-based NFL Academy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

The 16-year-old has blistering speed having ran the 100 meters in 10.8 seconds and is already attracting attention from colleges such as UCLA and Utah.

And the high school sophomore is on a trajectory to be even better than former NFL rushing leader dad Maurice was.

Speaking to The Sun about following in his dad’s footsteps, Duece said, “I would’ve played football anyway.

“I used to get football cards when I was young and spread them out and play with them.

“It’s always just been football, football, football.

“We have a long season ahead but definitely the NFL is the goal and so far it’s been pretty good.”

Duece has already dealt with the agony of injury after being forced into shoulder surgery.

“It definitely sucks being on the side lines just watching,” he admitted.

“I had surgery last year and was out the whole year the I came back and dislocated it again.

“But I got to see the game from a different perspective and that helped a lot.

“I was doing track in the off-season to help with my speed and feel like I’m doing good right now.”

Duece grew up in a football family and learned some valuable lessons from his dad.

“I know how far hard work takes you,” the 16-year-old said.

“He’s not on me a lot about it but I saw what he did in the NFL and I know I need to translate it to my game.

“I have a different personality on the field than off the field.

“Off the field I’m a quiet person, but on the field I can let out a bit more.

“It’s always good to have a resource to get everything out.”

FANS are clamouring for another series of the hit Hulu show Tell Me Lies after series 2 ended on a shocking cliffhanger.

When the identity of the person Evan had an affair with was revealed, there was a collective gasp amongst viewers across the world.

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What is Tell Me Lies about?

Tell Me Lies follows the relationship between Lucy Albright (played by Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (played by Jackson White).

The series follows their relationship as it develops after their first meeting at the Upstate New York school named Baird College.

Tell Me Lies is known for its shocking twists and turns, including the shocking reveal of a character’s death at the end of Season One.

Jackson described the drama series to E! as being similar in tone to “reality TV”.

He added: “It’s juicy, it’s relentless.

“It wraps up some things, it also leaves a lot open-ended.

“It’s well-crafted.”

Jackson is dating his on-screen partner Grace in real life, after the pair met while auditioning for the hit show.

Season 2’s surprise ending

Season 2 followed the relationship that blossomed between Bree (played by Catherine Missal) and Evan (played by Branden Cook).

The couple were all set to tie the knot until Bree made a shocking discovery: Evan had cheated on her.

After a season of twists and turns, it was finally revealed that Evan had cheated on Bree with the show’s protagonist and Bree’s closest friend Lucy.

A recording sent to her on her wedding day, by Stephen, confirms her suspicions as Evan’s voice can be heard admitting to the affair.

The episode ended on a cliffhanger as Lucy, unaware of Bree’s discovery, approaches her enraged friend with a smile and a bouquet of flowers.

The shocking revelation changes every single character’s relationship to each other, so fans are desperate to know what happens next.

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Will there be a season 3 of Tell Me Lies?

Meaghan Oppenheimer, the creator of the show, has not revealed whether there will be a season 3.

However, she did reveal that Tom Ellis, known for his roles in Miranda and Lucifer, would not be returning if another season got the green light.

She told Variety: “I think Tom was just wanting to do one season.

“I think that we wrapped up his storyline in a way that really worked for me.

“I don’t know where else we would go after that with him.

“I think we could bring Marianne back, maybe.

“There’s a lot more story to tell with her.

“But I think we kind of learned that Oliver is so broken and hollow by the end of this season that I’m ready for Bree to be done with him.”

Jackson has said that he would “love” to do a third series of the show and added that some of his co-stars have become his “closest friends”.

POPSTAR Shawn Mendes called a halt to his live show in Brooklyn to pay tribute to Liam Payne following his “completely devastating” death.

The Senorita singer paused his gig at the Paramount Theater as he reflected on the passing of the One Direction hitmaker, who died after falling from the third floor of his hotel balcony this week.

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Shawn, 26, told how he had met the X Factor alum “a couple of times” and addressed how “the world was now crying” for the Little Things singer.

The Canadian, who wore a white top and dark trousers, with a guitar slung around his body, took the mic in his hand as he addressed the crowd.

He said: “I got to meet Liam a couple of times, and he was a beautiful soul and his eyes gleamed, it was beautiful.

“It’s about grieving those we miss with tears and it’s also about celebrating them and who they were and what they left in this world and I just want to take a second to send so much love to him wherever he is up there.

“Liam, we love you.

“The world is crying for you, brother, and we’re all praying for your son and your family.

“I miss you. This one’s for you tonight, Liam, from all of us.”

Shawn then went on to perform his unreleased track Heart Of Gold in a dedication.

He has treated fans to a rendition of the tune before, yet it hasn’t hit the charts as yet.

In the chorus he chanted out: “You had a heart of gold/You left too soon, it was out of your control/Underneath your skin and bone/You had a heart of gold.”

HEARTBREAKING TRIBUTES

Shawn’s dedication came after Liam’s former partner Cheryl released a heartbreaking message addressing the father of her child.

The pair share son Bear, aged seven.

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl shared a touching photograph of him with baby Bear next to a heartbreak emoji.

She added a statement on Instagram that said: “As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being.

“Liam was not only a pop star and celebrity, he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend and a father to our 7 year old son.

“A son that now has to face the reality of never seeing his father again.”

Cheryl went on: “Before you leave comments or make videos, ask
yourself if you would like your own child or family to read them.

“Please give Liam the little dignity he has left in the wake of his death to rest in some peace at last.”

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It comes as…

• Louis Tomlinson seen for first time since Liam’s death
• Tragic messages prove Louis was ‘reaching out to Liam’
• Liam’s worried friends planned an intervention over his drink & drug use
• Cops reveal minute-by-minute breakdown of events before Liam’s death
• Liam’s phone key to solving death mystery – as cops hunt drug dealer
• One of the last people to see Liam alive reveals ‘disturbing’ behaviour
• Liam was ‘dropped by his record label’ days before he died

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Liam’s partner Kate Cassidy also issued an emotional statement on his premature passing.

X Factor head honcho Simon Cowell then admitted “every tear shed is a memory of you.”

The star’s bandmates have also come out in force with tributes, with Pillowtalk singer Zayn Malik admitting he was “in bits.”

Louis Tomlinson was also said to be “constantly reaching out” to Liam shortly prior to his passing.

Meanwhile, loyal fans have also launched a fundraising page for a charity which was close to Liam’s heart.

SAD PASSING

Liam’s family released an emotional statement on his premature passing this week.

It read: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.

“We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space during this awful time.”

Liam was in Buenos Aires for pal Niall Horan’s tour when he tragically plunged from the third floor on Wednesday afternoon.

A source confirmed to The Sun that Liam has died.

Liam shared a post on Snapchat only minutes before his death and showed him and his girlfriend Kate Cassidy looking into a mirror.

The singer-songwriter was staying at Hotel CasaSur in the neighbourhood of Palermo.

Crowds of heartbroken fans have gathered behind a cordon outside the accommodation to pay tribute to the star.

The star’s cause of death has since been revealed as well as Liam’s tragic final hours.

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CRUZ Beckham has declared his love for his much older girlfriend Jackie Apostel publicly as they were spotted kissing in Beverly Hills.

David and Victoria Beckham’s youngest son took to social media to make his feelings towards his new beau known on her 29th birthday on Friday.

In an Instagram story to mark the occasion, Cruz showed Jackie sitting in front of a large cake, waiting to blow out the candles.

He captioned it: “Happy Birthday xx I love you,”

Jackie reposted the cute pics, telling her followers: “Was sobbing.”

Jackie also posted to her Instagram sharing a mirror selfie with her boyfriend alongside some kiss emojis.

Cruz has been with the Brazilian singer since April.

The couple were then spotted publicly together at Glastonbury in June.

They have since become known for their very PDA approach to one another and were most recently seen looking loved-up as they strolled around Beverly Hills arm-in-arm on Tuesday.

Cruz was pictured wearing a Beatles t-shirt, baggy trousers and a blue cap, while the singer opted for a stylish black satin midi dress with a gold belt and black ballet flats.

The couple were pictured looking very cosy together, kissing outside an Italian eatery.

His new love has also been pictured with the Beckham family and was sat front row at Victoria’s latest Paris Fashion Week show wearing one of her designs.

Previously part of the Brazilian girl band Schutz, she gained more than one million plays on her first EP – Reformation a side – a trip on the Relationship. 

She now makes a living through songwriting.

They got together following the breakdown of Cruz’s relationship with the Norwegian music artist Bby Ivy, Viktoria Reitan.

He was accused of cheating on her after the singer posted a video to TikTok, which was cryptically reshared by another romantic interest, Issey Moloney.

He had been linked to Issey prior to his relationship with Bby Ivy.

He has also been linked to actress and dancer Skye Ladell, and Tana Holding, 19, who he split with in October 2023.

MOTO GP star Marco Bezzecchi has been airlifted to hospital after a horror collision in today’s Australian GP.

Bezzecchi collided with Maverick Vinales on the first corner at Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit.

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A huge crash saw two riders come off their bikes during the Australian Grand Prix[/caption]

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Maverick Vinales and Marco Bezzecchi were involved in the crash[/caption]

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Bezzecchi got caught in Vinales’ slipstream and collided into his rear[/caption]

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The pair immediately flew off their bikes[/caption]

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They hit the deck and were moving at speed[/caption]

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They both rolled into the gravel trap on the side of the track[/caption]

The pair both flew off their bikes in what was described as a “massive crash” by the commentary team for the GP.

It’s believed that both riders were travelling at around 120MPH during the time of impact.

Fortunately Vinales has been declared fit after the incident, while Bezzecchi was airlifted to a hospital in Melbourne for a full checkup.

It’s understood that Bezzecchi has not suffered any fractures or serious injuries at this time.

The pair made contact while entering Doohan corner, which is known to be one of the most intimidating corners on the MotoGP calendar.

Bezzecchi appeared to be dragged into Vinales’ slipstream and the collision saw both riders slam to the floor and dismount from their bikes in nasty fashion.

Vinales was treated for an elbow in jury after the fall, while Bezzechi took the brunt of the crash.

The Italian was left face down and motionless for 10 seconds in the gravel trap before being treated.

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Vinales was able to get up and get on the back of a Steward’s bike[/caption]

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Bezzecchi had to be stretchered away[/caption]

He was later checked over for any fractures or serious injuries before being airlifted to hospital for further examination.

Vinales was able to get on the back of a Stewards bike to be removed from the track after getting up quickly, while Bezzecchi required a stretcher.

The incident is still under investigation by the Stewards.

Fellow rider, and Bezzecchi’s teammate, Fabio Di Giannantonio saw the crash unfold in front of him and even got hit by debris from the incident.

Speaking about the terrifying moment, he said: “For sure, I saw the crash, it was a scary moment – believe me, it was a really scary moment.

“Because when you are arriving there, you have to control your bike, and you see two bikes in front of you exploding – literally – it’s scary.

“Also, because some pieces from their bikes hit me. I got a titanium plate on racing suit completely destroyed; also on the helmet and the screen.

“It was a scary one. Luckily everybody seems to be okay, but it was a tough one.”

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Fabio di Giannantonio described what it was like to be behind the crash[/caption]