The Sun • 07/02/2022

The real children of Lev Leviev

NETFLIX's new series, The Tinder Swindler, is based on the life of conman Shimon Hayut who posed as Lev Leviev's son. Hayut pretended to be the son of billionaire "King of Diamonds" to con women out of their money, but Leviev actually has nine children. The President of the Leviev Group USA is Leviev's daughter Chagit. She is also the CEO of Africa Israel USA while her husband, Greg Sofiev, is the CEO of the famous LLD Diamonds USA. Chagit worked as a financial advisor at Deloitte after grad

The Sun • 07/02/2022

All you need know about Queen Consorts

HER MAJESTY has announced that it is her "sincere wish" for Camilla to be called Queen. As she celebrated her 70th Accession Day, The Queen, 95, announced that the Duchess of Cornwall will be given the title of Queen Consort when Prince Charles takes the throne. What does Queen Consort mean? The title of Queen Consort is given to the wife of a ruling king. Queen Consorts can become queen dowagers or queen mothers at the passing of the King. They can also be given the title of Queen Regent i

The Sun • 07/02/2022

Prison time for serial killer Dennis Nilson

DENNIS NILSEN was a serial killer who claimed to have murdered 15 people between 1978 and 1983. A new BBC2 documentary, The Nilsen Files, suggests the police may have caught him sooner if they had not ignored signs he was targeting gay men. How long did Dennis Nilsen spend in prison? Nilsen was caught on February 9, 1983 after his neighbours had discovered a drain outside their flat in Cranley Gardens, London, was blocked with what looked like human flesh. The police had been called after th

The Sun • 07/02/2022

Simon Leviev only served a third of his sentence

THE Tinder Swindler is Netflix's latest documentary which tells the story of Simon Leviev, a conman who used Tinder to prey on his victims. Posing as Simon, 31, fake son of real billionaire Lev Leviev, he tricked women across Europe between 2017 and 2019. Why did Simon Leviev go to prison? Simon Leviev, who legally changed his name from Shimon Hayut to solidify his ruse as the son of the "King of Diamonds", seduced women on Tinder and conned them out of money. He told them his enemies had fr

The Sun • 11/02/2022

Easy guide to pruning your tomato plant

TOMATOES are a great addition to your diet, especially if they're fresh but keeping them requires some pruning. Beginning your garden can be stressful but tomato plants are essential to many veggie patches. When should tomato plants be pruned? Tomatoes are perennial plants and there is no set time to begin pruning. As with herbs and other year round veggies, the best time to prune is when the plant reaches a certain height. For the tomato plant that is 30-60cm tall, if you cut it too soon i

The Sun • 11/02/2022

What is Red Tuesday and why do so many couples break up around Valentine's Day?

VALENTINE’S Day is right around the corner however some relationships fall foul of "Red Tuesday". You might think the build up to Valentine's Day is filled with romance and excitement but it can be the final straw for many couples who break up 48hours before the big day. According to a survey by IllicitEncounters.com, the Tuesday before Valentine's Day is the top day to get dumped. Dubbed "Red Tuesday", it seems more couples split in the week of Valentine’s Day than at any other time of the y

The Sun • 11/02/2022

How to prune basil so it grows forever

BASIL is a great little plant for people who like cooking with fresh herbs. Keeping a basil plant alive may seem simple for most gardeners but there is a trick to helping it grow forever. When should basil be pruned? Wait until your basil has grown to at least six inches before trimming it back. There is no particular time to prune basil as it is just when your plant has grown enough to handle being pruned. As with other herbs and year-round veggies this is about seeing what your plant need

The Sun • 11/02/2022

What is the Y-word? Meaning explained

SUPPORTERS of Tottenham have been asked to stop using the Y-word during chants. Spurs adopted the term in the 1970s but the North London football club has decided to be "even more mindful" of the term and fans have been told to "move on" and not use it any more. What is the Y-word? Used as a derogatory term for Jewish people, "Y**" is commonplace at Tottenham games in chants by Spurs fans who use the term as a badge of honour. However, the Y-word is considered anti-Semitic in today's society

The Sun • 11/02/2022

How and when to prune Hydrangeas explained

HYDRANGEAS are a popular plant featured in many UK gardens but they also need proper maintenance so they can bloom. There are over 70 different species of this flower found across the world, flowering in mid to late summer. When should Hydrangeas be pruned? Most UK gardens will have the mophead or lacecap species of Hydrangea, which need pruning in late winter to early spring. These are identifiable by either a round, full flower of large petals for the mophead or dainty flowers in the middl

The Sun • 11/02/2022

Meet the possible replacements for Cressida Dick

CRESSIDA DICK was appointed in 2017 as the first woman to lead Scotland Yard in its 189-year history but she has now resigned. Calls for her resignation have been brewing, but what lead to her finally stepping down? Why did Cressida Dick resign as Met Police Chief? Dame Cressida Dick was the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police in London and became the first woman to take over the role in April 2017. There had been calls for her to resign since the Sarah Everard Vigil, when she was questi

The Sun • 19/02/2022

What are the world's most dangerous sharks?

SHARKS are one of the most terrifying creatures on Earth – but do they really live up to their fearsome reputations. The odds of being attacked by a shark are very slim, with more people being killed by cows than the marine predators. But which species is the most deadly and how should you react if you encounter one? What are the most dangerous sharks? The Florida Museum of Natural History created a list of the shark species that have attacked humans the most, dating back to 1580. The list f

The Sun • 19/02/2022

How much is Ant McPartlin worth?

ANT MCPARTLIN and comedy partner Dec Donnelly are TV legends with over 30 years of experience. Presenting shows like Britain's Got Talent and I'm a Celebrity....Get Me Out Of Here! means they have raked in the big bucks but how much is that? How much is Ant McPartlin worth? Ant's net worth is estimated to be over £60 million, mirroring that of his comedy partner. He previously lost large sums of money to drink-drive shame which lost him £1.6million in 2018 and his divorce settlement of £31 m

The Sun • 19/02/2022

Who is the guest announcer on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway?

SATURDAY Night Takeaway is back for a new series and promises to be jam-packed full of celebrities. Every episode features a guest announcer who takes control of the studio mic. Who is the guest announcer on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway? The show will air Saturday, February 19, 2022 and the first person to take the microphone is RuPaul Charles, 61. Known simply as RuPaul, he is a world famous drag queen who is the head judge of RuPauls' Drag Race. The show has been running since 20

The Sun • 19/02/2022

How to navigate garden fence politics

GARDEN maintenance can be a daunting task especially if you need to navigate replacing your fence. It can be confusing to know if you should take the plunge and spend money on a fence that could actually belong to your neighbour. Which garden fence belongs to my property? You may have heard that the fence you own is always the one on the left hand side. Others get told to follow the rule that it's on the right, which adds to confusion. In reality there is no general rule about which fence i

The Sun • 19/02/2022

What is a snow squall?

THE United States has been warned of possible snow squalls across the country for the first time in two years. You might not have heard the term snow squall before as they are a relatively new weather term but they can be very dangerous. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a snow squall is a short but very aggressive period of heavy snow. It starts with towering clouds developing, which are followed by moisture released in the form of snow. Snow squalls tend to be accompanied by

The Sun • 19/02/2022

Weather symbols explained - here's how to read a weather map and what all the symbols really mean

WEATHER is a favourite topic for Brits, especially after a big storm but sometimes it can be hard to read the forecast accurately. The national weather service found we can struggle to identify even common weather symbols, meaning we might not be prepared for the day ahead. What do the UK weather forecast symbols mean? It can be confusing to see the sun next to snow and raindrops, deciphering the weather symbols can feel like you're trying to solve a puzzle. But once you know the basics you

The Sun • 17/02/2022

Universities across the UK are going on strike

STAFF are going on strike at 44 universities in the UK for at least two weeks. Here we explain the reason behind the walkout. Why are UK universities going on strike? The University and College Union (UCU) began ten days of strike action on Monday, February 14, 2022. Staff at 44 universities walked out over cuts to the university staff's pensions as well as deteriorating pay and conditions. Employers, University UK (UUK), are proposing cuts that would see lecturers lose 35 per cent of retir

The Sun • 15/02/2022

Mahek Bukhari charged after car crash with Natasha Akhtar and mum Ansreen

A TIKTOK star has been charged with murder after a car crash in Leicestershire. Influencer Mahek Bukhari, 22, along with her mother and friend appeared in court following the death of two men on the A46. Bukhari, from Stoke, Staffordshire, has more than 126,000 followers on popular social media platform TikTok. On top of this she has a following of 43,000 on Instagram. She posts videos of her life including showing off outfits, make-up and handbags. Her mother Ansreen Bukhari, 45, also appe

The Sun • 15/02/2022

When should I start planting in my garden?

STARTING your veggie garden can be daunting and you might think summer is the best time to get planting but there's a lot you can grow in spring. You need to pick the right vegetables so they can survive the cold air and winter's final bite. When should I start planting in my garden? Vegetables are year round so you just need to pick the right time for planting. Time it well and your garden will be able to provide you with all your vegetables all year round. Each season will yield new crops

The Sun • 15/02/2022

Who was Sarah Wellgreen and what happened to her?

THE former boyfriend of missing mother Sarah Wellgreen was found guilty of her murder in 2019. Wellgreen went missing from her home in Kent in 2018 and was never seen again. Sarah Wellgreen was a 46-year-old woman from New Ash Green, Kent. She was reported missing on October 11, 2018, after she disappeared from the home she shared with her ex-boyfriend Ben Lacomba, 39. They shared the home in New Ash Green but she had secured a mortgage to buy him out. Wellgreen worked as a beautician and h