The weatherproof Keter Store It Out Max can hold garden equipment, furniture and two wheelie bins, helping to keep everything protected from the elements while making the garden look tidier

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Garden sheds can occupy considerable space, but one homeowner has discovered an ingenious solution by replacing theirs with a storage box. The Keter Store It Out Max Garden Storage Shed is presently on offer at Argos for £146.

This weather-resistant storage option has capacity for garden tools, furniture and two wheelie bins, ensuring everything remains shielded from the weather while creating a neater outdoor space. Constructed from fade-resistant plastic, the container requires minimal upkeep, eliminating the need for routine painting or material treatment.

Its waterproof design makes it ideal for storing items outdoors all year round. Unlike certain garden storage alternatives, this box features broad front doors and a piston-supported lid, providing users with flexible access to their possessions from either the top or front, depending on requirements.

The sloped entry point offers another handy benefit, enabling wheelie bins and bicycles to be rolled straight in without having to hoist them over a raised barrier. Internally, ventilation is incorporated to help stop condensation accumulating, while the robust base can accommodate heavier objects such as bins and lawnmowers.

For added security, the doors and lid feature padlock compatibility, while lid-lifter chains ensure the lid stays propped open when you need both hands free for manoeuvring bulkier items. With dimensions of 125cm x 145.5cm x 82cm, there’s ample space for outdoor gear while keeping a reasonably compact size, reports the Daily Star.

Over on Amazon, you’ll find the Aoxun Garden Storage Box priced at £99.99. Boasting a 600-litre capacity, it’s described as ideal for patios, balconies and snug garden spaces.

There’s also the Storaway 842L box available at The Range for £99.99, reduced from £124.99. This model offers double-door access combined with a lift-up lid and includes lock fastening for extra peace of mind.

The Keter Store It Out Max Garden Storage Shed has received excellent feedback on Argos, with one customer commenting: “Great storage, we bought this to replace a shed and this takes up a lot less room and works really well in the garden.”

Another reviewer noted: “Had this for a few months and no complaints. It’s a good size and easy to open. Hasn’t seen us through winter yet, so can’t comment on true weatherproofing, but (it) has seen plenty of rain and everything inside is OK. Looks quite nice, large capacity. We store a lawnmower, hose, pressure washer etc. in there. Might get another one.”

A third customer remarked: “This storage box was so easy to assemble despite no text in the assembly manual. I assembled it with my wife and yes, we are still married!” Not everyone was entirely convinced, however, as one reviewer noted: “Does feel less sturdy than (my) last purchase. Easy to erect. Looks OK.”

A further customer commented: “Didn’t find the build instructions very clear, feels a bit flimsy when opened up with not having a central front upright. Plenty of space inside and clever locking mechanism, too early to comment on waterproofing.”

The Keter Store It Out Max Garden Storage Shed can be purchased from Argos.

Cornerstone Pubs, introduced on August 26, is part of a strategy to bring together some of Greene King’s existing value and carvery venues under a single concept focused on community pubs.

Greene King, which operates around 2,600 pubs across the UK, including at least 18 in the North East and seven in North Yorkshire, said the move is not a large-scale rebranding, but rather a consolidation of select venues.

Speaking to the Daily Express, Clair Preston Beer, chief digital and commercial officer at Greene King, said: “Cornerstone Pubs helps to strengthen our value-led offering in local communities across the country, bringing together our existing value and carvery formats to enhance customer experience and drive operational excellence.”

Customers are not expected to notice immediate changes, as the pubs will retain their current branding for now, and staff and management teams will remain in place.

However, Greene King has indicated that future updates to menus and entertainment options could be introduced at locations.

The launch coincides with wider changes across Greene King’s estate, including a review of 65 pubs for potential sale and plans announced earlier this year to convert 150 venues into tenanted pubs.

These changes are unrelated to the Cornerstone Pubs rollout.

Greene King’s focus remains on supporting its core estate while exploring new ways to deliver value and improve the customer experience in neighbourhood pubs.

​​Whitby’s historic Whale Bone Arch, which has stood at the top of West Cliff for more than 170 years, was removed on Tuesday, September 1, as part of a plan to preserve the town’s maritime heritage for generations to come.

​A £70,000 “ethical bronze replica” is set to be installed next year and will have “an indefinite lifespan and a patina that will develop over time”.

​Although it was last replaced in 2002 – after being gifted by Whitby’s twin town of Barrow in Alaska – the structure has deteriorated due to weather exposure.

Whitby Whale Bone Arch Photos. Courtesy Numminen Ldrs

​Whitby Town Mayor, Cllr Sandra Turner, said: “The whale bone arch means a great deal to residents and visitors alike.

​“While it is sad to see the current bones reach the end of their life, the new bronze arch will ensure this landmark continues to celebrate Whitby’s history and provide a focal point on West Cliff for future generations.”

​Bronze was chosen as the material for the replacement due to its strength, longevity and ability to withstand the challenging conditions on Whitby’s West Cliff.

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​Over time, it will develop a natural patina, while retaining the distinctive form that has become synonymous with the town’s seafront.

​North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for open to business, Cllr Mark Crane, whose responsibilities include harbours, said: “The whale bone arch is one of Whitby’s most treasured landmarks and an important part of the town’s maritime heritage.

​“The removal of the arch is a landmark day in the town’s recent history, as visitors have flocked to see and photograph the bones for over two decades.

​“Importantly, the bronze replicas provide an ethical alternative to the use of whale bones, allowing this iconic landmark and its connection to Whitby’s maritime heritage to be preserved in a way that reflects modern conservation values.

​“We look forward to seeing the new arch in situ. It will stand for decades to come, ensuring this iconic feature continues to inspire residents and visitors long into the future.”

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Feedback from residents and visitors has shown a bronze replacement as the most fitting option to reflect the maritime heritage and importance of the internationally recognised symbol of the town, framing the famous views towards Whitby Abbey and attracting thousands of visitors every year.

​Creating the new bronze arch, costing £70,000, is a complex process that will involve producing moulds from the existing bones and manufacturing a bespoke internal framework, the council said.

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At least 12 people have been killed and 20 injured, including two children, in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and the wider region, officials say.

In Kyiv, six of the eight casualties were railway workers of the state Ukrzaliznytsia company after a depot was hit. Fires were reported in three city districts. Four people were killed in the town of Boryspil where a residential building was hit.

Russia’s military said its “massive strike using high-precision weapons” targeted Ukraine’s “military-industrial and fuel-energy” facilities.

One person was also killed in Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s western Belgorod region, acting Governor Aleksandr Shuvaev said.

Separately, a drone attack hit a major Russian Baltic Sea port in Ust-Luga, triggering a fire, Leningrad regional Governor Aleksandr Drozdenko said.

Ukraine says targets like Ust-Luga – which handles millions of tons of petroleum products each year – are legitimate as they help finance Moscow’s war effort.

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday morning that nearly 350 rescue workers had been working through the night in Kyiv and the surrounding region after the latest strikes.

In a post on social media, he said Russia had fired a “significant number of jet drones and ballistic missiles”.

The strikes mark the sixth day of sustained Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, in what appears to be a strategy aimed at exhausting Ukrainian air defences and undermining civilian morale.

Russia’s military warned over the weekend that its forces were preparing to carry out “massive” strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities.

Russia has targeted Ukraine’s capital for five consecutive days and nights with waves of drone and missile strikes

Eight other Ukrainian regions were attacked, Zelensky said, adding that an Indian national was among the casualties.

Ukraine’s Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivsky later said the Indian man – who turned 26 on Tuesday – was killed in Boryspil.

The overnight attacks come after 38 people were killed in Russian strikes on a weapons depot in the Kyiv region on Friday, causing shells, mines and drones to detonate.

On Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Putin to end the war, saying every day of conflict set humanity back.

India’s economy depends heavily on discounted oil from Moscow.

While waterlogging usually prompts the abandonment of a football match, in the Cotswolds a thoroughly soaked pitch is simply part of the appeal.

Two teams plunged into chilly waters to participate in the traditional Football In The River fixture at Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.

Although much of the country has basked in successive heatwaves this summer and drought has been declared in many areas, there were no such concerns in the Cotswolds as the playing surface remained in tip-top wet condition.

The 50-minute game, which kicked off at 2pm, was contested between mixed teams from Bourton Rovers men’s squads alongside the club’s veterans.

Several hundred spectators lined the banks of the river to enjoy the annual five-a-side clash played out in the ankle-deep water of the Windrush.

While it is not clear how the concept of playing a football match in a river first arose, the local tradition has reportedly been going strong for around 100 years.

The match regularly draws large crowds and fans are advised to wear waterproofs if they plan to stand close to the side of the “pitch”.

A brief shower of rain in the second half did not dampen the spirits of the players or spectators.

This year’s match ended 3-3 after the first XI scored an injury time leveller.

They had taken an early lead after winning a throw-in and went 2-0 up from a penalty after a dark blue foul.

The veterans pulled back a goal from a controversial penalty shortly before half-time.

The half-time team talk transformed the veterans, and they quickly went 3-2 up after scoring from a throw-in.

A third penalty of the game was rocketed over the crossbar by the first XI, and they equalised in injury time to level the game.

Neil Teague, who refereed the game dressed as comic hero Superman, said afterwards: “It was a very, very good game – it was a little bit wet out there.

“It’s a bit of fun and it has been taking place for over 100 years.

“I came out of retirement for this game.”

The man was reportedly assaulted by two men during the incident, with one of the attackers allegedly biting off part of his earlobe

A man had part of his earlobe bitten off in a brutal attack at a train station car park.

British Transport Police (BTP) have issued images of two men they wish to speak with following the alleged unprovoked assault in Chichester, West Sussex.

The incident occurred at approximately 7.20pm on Friday, June 26, in the car park of Chichester railway station.

The victim was reportedly attacked by two men during the incident, with one of the assailants allegedly biting off part of his earlobe.

Bystanders stepped in and brought the assault to an end.

The injured man was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers investigating the incident have now issued images of two men they believe may have information which could assist with their enquiries.

Anyone who recognises either of the men is urged to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.

When contacting police, quote reference 705 of June 26.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were spotted out for the first time since her humiliating payout from Justin Baldoni was revealed.

The actress, 39, enjoyed a family outing with the Deadpool star, 49, and her sister Robyn, 54, in New York on Friday.

Lively wore an all-brown ensemble while Robyn, seen wearing double denim, walked behind the star as she chatted to Reynolds. While Lively cracked a smile at times, Reynolds’ expression remained more stoic.

The family outing came just days after the Daily Mail revealed the Gossip Girl star was to be awarded only a small fraction of legal fees she tried to claim from Baldoni after their bitter court battle.

The actress wore a brown ensemble consisting of overalls, boots and a chunky gold necklace

On Wednesday a judge in New York ruled she will be awarded just five percent ($400,000) of the amount she sought to recoup ($8 million) for defending herself against Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit.

The judge said hours Lively had billed for her lawyers were ‘unreasonable’ and criticized the ‘discrepancies’ in the expenses she was trying to claim.

The court ruling comes months after the same judge threw out most of the claims in Lively’s sexual harassment case against her It Ends With Us co-star and they agreed to settle the case with no money changing hands.

Judge Lewis Liman had previously dismissed Baldoni’s defamation countersuit against Lively, but he did allow her to seek legal fees solely related to defending that action.

In an order obtained by the Daily Mail, Judge Liman ruled: ‘The clerk of court is respectfully directed to enter judgment for Lively in the amount of $363,245.40 in attorneys’ fees and $44,206.35 in costs’.

Lively sued Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studios production company in December 2024 for alleged sexual harassment on the set of the movie, and defamation.

Baldoni responded the following month with the $400 million lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, and the New York Times, which was first to publish her claims.

In October last year, a judge dismissed Baldoni’s case and in May this year, after a judge dismissed most of Lively’s claims, she agreed to settle her claim. But the legal battle didn’t end there.

While Lively cracked a smile at times, Reynolds’ expression remained more stoic 

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On Wednesday, a judge ruled that Lively will be awarded just five percent of the amount she sought to recoup for defending herself against Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit

Lively and Baldoni finally agreed to a settlement in the two-year legal battle in May – just two weeks before the case was set to go to trial. Above, on the set of It Ends With Us in 2024

It Ends with Us earned $148 million in domestic box office and $350 million globally, but whatever goodwill the film garnered was overshadowed by the allegations made by its stars 

Weeks later, Lively filed court documents seeking to recoup her legal expenses from the drawn-out lawsuit.

Last month, Lively revealed in court filings just how much she was demanding: $4,544,094 from Wilkie, Farr & Gallagher and $2,951,432 from Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, two high-profile law firms.

However, the final bill will be $300,000 higher because of costs related to a recent hearing on June 1, bringing it to $8.3 million.

The news she’d receive a measly $400,000 after demanding an eye-watering $8 million following their bombshell settlement, coincided with her birthday, when her husband shared a gushing post calling her a ‘courageous and deeply kind genius.’

Lively and Reynolds first met in 2010 on the set of Green Lantern. They started dating the following year, in October 2011.

They tied the knot on September 9, 2012 in South Carolina and share daughters James, 11, Inez, nine, Betty, six, and son Olin, three.

Justin and Hailey Bieber were among the star attendees at Billie Eilish‘s brother Finneas O’Connell’s wedding to Claudia Sulewski in Santa Barbara on Saturday.

And while Justin, 32, posted cozy snaps from the event on Instagram, he and his wife, 29, appeared to share an intense moment at one point during the festivities.  

The couple spoke animatedly under the Southern California sun, with the model gesturing in a rather dramatic fashion before walking away from her beau. 

A representative for Hailey declined to comment, and the Daily Mail has not heard back from a representative for Justin.

Body language expert Judi James told the Daily Mail: ‘the way that Hailey looks back at her husband as he walks away after their animated conversation gives the impression of tension or drama here.’ 

James added Justin’s ‘gently hunched posture and the way his arms hang slightly in front of his torso makes him look less motivated and less positive here.’ 

The couple are set to celebrate their eight-year wedding anniversary in September

Hailey opted for a dazzling lime green Versace dress at the wedding

The model gestured animatedly while separated from the other attendees

However, the expert added that it did not appear the two were arguing, saying: ‘Hailey has been waving her arms and pointing, although not at him so no signal of conflict.’   

The couple’s attendance at the O’Connell and Sulewski wedding comes ahead of their own eight-year wedding anniversary next month. 

Hailey and Justin tied the knot in a New York City courthouse on September 13, 2018.

The next year, they enjoyed a large-scale wedding with family and friends, later documenting the event on YouTube.

Meanwhile, the couple celebrated their son Jack Blues’s second birthday on August 22.

To mark the milestone, Hailey posted a carousel of photos with the tot on Instagram, writing in the caption, ‘Our sweet baby is 2. Happy birthday Jack Blues.’

After chatting, the pair walked off in opposite directions

Justin kept a cool disposition in sleek black sunglasses

The wedding was held at the luxe San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara  

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Justin and Hailey were among the star attendees at Billie Eilish’s brother Finneas O’Connell’s wedding to Claudia Sulewski on Saturday

In May last year, Justin shocked fans when he volunteered the details of one of the couple’s private spats.

Sharing an image of Hailey starring on the cover of Vogue’s summer issue, he added an anecdotal Instagram caption that began, ‘Yo, this reminds me [of] when Hailey and I got into a huge fight.’

He shockingly confessed, ‘I told Hails that she would never be on the cover of Vogue. Yikes. I know, so mean.’

The popstar continued oversharing, ‘For some reason, because I felt disrespected, I thought, “I gotta get even”.’

In a failed attempt to turn the story into a teachable moment, he added, ‘I think as we mature we realize that we’re not helping anything by getting even. We’re honestly just prolonging what we really want, which is intimacy and connection.’

The cringeworthy note concluded, ‘So baby, [you] already know but forgive me for saying [you] wouldn’t get a Vogue cover cuz clearly I was sadly mistaken.’

His remarks did not go over well, with thousands of his nearly 300million Instagram followers begging him to ‘edit’ the post and calling him out for the odd admission.

He eventually swapped out the caption for a random string of emojis.

In another worrisome public post, to mark his first Father’s Day with Jack in June 2025, Justin shared a black-and-white selfie, writing, ‘I’m a dad that’s not to be f***ed with,’ and adding a middle finger emoji. 

The duo, who married in 2018, have a son, Jack Blues. They recently celebrated the boy’s second birthday

Elsewhere, Justin and Hailey conversed with the groom and another guest

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And on Mother’s Day the previous month, the singer wrote, ‘love u moms but mothers day sucks a**,’ as an Instagram “note” – a feature that only shows posts to mutual followers.

Weeks after the leak of his statement, Hailey used Father’s Day to return the sentiment, writing, ‘Father’s Day sucks a**,’ under one of her spouse’s posts.

But this year, the mom-of-one celebrated the holiday warmly, honoring her husband as she shared photos of him with Jack and gushing that he is the ‘best daddy.’

The stars seem to be embracing a positive wave in their marriage this year. 

The twosome have achieved power couple status – wielding their influence with back-to-back business collaborations.

O’Connell, 29, and Sulewski, 30, exchanged vows in a lush garden setting at San Ysidro Ranch, with Eilish officiating

Hailey chatted with Eilish during what appeared to be the cocktail hour

The husband and wife dropped a co-designed fashion collection under the performer’s latest endeavor, clothing line SKYLRK. 

And in April, they launched collaborative pimple patches via Hailey’s billion-dollar skincare brand Rhode.

Also in April, Justin completed back-to-back weekends of history-making Coachella sets with surprise appearances from SZA, Sexyy Red and Big Sean.

Taking to Instagram after weekend one, Hailey shared footage from her husband’s duet performance of SZA’s 2022 hit Snooze.

The proud wife also posted a photo with Justin and Jack behind-the-scenes on the festival grounds.

‘Such a special weekend. Nobody will ever know even an ounce of what it’s taken to get here. So grateful for this beautiful life. SO proud. Let’s do it all again!!!!’ she said in the caption. 

O’Connell, 29, and Sulewski, 30, exchanged vows in a lush garden setting at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, surrounded by family and friends.

Eilish, 24, had the honor of officiating the ceremony.

The popstar wore an off-the-shoulder, cleavage-baring olive-green gown for the special occasion.

A-list guests included Nina Dobrev, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Emma Chamberlain, Rachel Sennott, Stassie Karanikolaou, Jason Sudeikis and Carter Gregory.

Tickets go on sale this week.

Sombr will play his biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic next summer. The 21-year-old global phenomenon will take to the stage at Ormeau Park on Thursday, June 17, 2027, with support from Suki Waterhouse.

The news comes as Sombr announces new EU/UK tour dates for his acclaimed You Are The Reason tour, which will bring him to venues across the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and more next summer.

The artist pre-sale starts on Wednesday, September 2 at 10am, while tickets go on general public sale at 10am on Friday, September 4 via Ticketmaster.ie.

Sombr has been on an extraordinary rise since his 2025 breakthrough single, Back to Friends, which earned him his first Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hit.

His success continues on a global scale with his critically acclaimed debut studio album, I Barely Know Her, which featured record-breaking hits alongside fan and critical favourites Undressed and 12 to 12, both of which reached the Top 20 on the Billboard Global 200 and the Hot 100.

Sombr’s latest hits Homewrecker, Potential, and My Body Isn’t Ready, each have continued to cement his position as one of pop’s most compelling new voices.

Born in New York City, Shane Boose—who first found his voice in a makeshift Lower East Side bedroom studio—is the sole songwriter and co-producer of his entire catalogue. Blending indie rock with arena-sized pop, Sombr captures the intensity of young love with a smoldering vulnerability and emotional depth that resonates worldwide.

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