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Baffled Bristol neighbours mock ‘ridiculous’ fence across living room window | UK | News

Baffled Bristol neighbours mock ‘ridiculous’ fence across living room window | UK | News

Neighbours have been left bewildered after an enormous garden fence was erected directly across a living room window. Substantial wooden panels have entirely blocked the outlook from inside after being positioned just 14 inches from the property. The residence in Bristol is presently vacant but workers were spotted undertaking construction at the dwelling this week. It is believed the fencing was put in place to safeguard and divide the house from a parking space. However, one neighbour said: “When I initially saw the fence I thought just the same as everyone else who’s seen it really – I mean what were they thinking? “It totally blocks the living room window of any light and view. “Someone described it as daylight robbery, which did make me laugh!” The property with the substantial fence constructed outside its living room window is located in Lockleaze, Bristol. The neighbour added: “The house is currently empty. “A fence was then put up in front of the window as there’s a gap between the house and driveway that maybe a small …

2026 Oscar nominees left baffled as rare tied winners announced

2026 Oscar nominees left baffled as rare tied winners announced

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The 2026 Oscars were nearly thrown into chaos when presenter Kumail Nanjiani announced the rare occurrence of a tie. During Sunday’s ceremony, hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien for the second consecutive year, the Eternals actor had the privilege of presenting the Oscar for the Best Live Action Short Film. After opening the winner card, Nanjiani revealed, “It’s a tie! I’m not joking! It’s actually a tie, so everyone, calm down!” He explained that he would name the first winner, and after they came up to accept the award, he would name the second. The first Oscar was given to The Singers, a musical directed by Sam Davis about an impromptu sing-off to determine the best singer in a local bar. The second was awarded to the French short film Two People Exchanging Saliva, which follows a society in which kissing is …

The Weakest Link viewers baffled as Grammy nominated singer makes surprise appearance

The Weakest Link viewers baffled as Grammy nominated singer makes surprise appearance

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The Weakest Link viewers were surprised to see singer PinkPantheress taking part in the latest episode of the show, just days after attending the Grammys. The British musician, real name Victoria Walker, was nominated in the Best Dance Pop Recording category for her viral hit “Illegal”, and also received a nod in the Best Dance/Electronic Album category for her mixtape Fancy That. The 24-year-old, who hails from Kent, walked the red carpet at the US awards show, which took place last Sunday (1 February), but didn’t take home any trophies. Her international success meant that some viewers were surprised to see her crop up as a celebrity guest on Saturday night’s edition of the BBC quiz show, hosted by Romesh Ranganathan. “PinkPantheress on The Weakest Link has to be the craziest thing I’ve seen all year,” one fan wrote on Twitter/X. …

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s fans baffled by their bathrooms at m home

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s fans baffled by their bathrooms at $29m home

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have carved out a dream life in the US with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and there’s nothing more idyllic than their vast $29 million estate in the celebrity hotspot of Montecito. It boasts an array of impressive features, including an outdoor pool, a wine cellar, an over-water spa room and a giant children’s playpark, but it is their toilets that have piqued everyone’s interest. A video shared by @globalstarhomes outlined their property, revealing that it has nine bedrooms and 16 bathrooms, and fans were astounded. Comments included: “Nine bedrooms and 16 toilets. Really!!!!” and: “Why would they need all that? Living above their means for no purpose. Not like they even have any parties. Scale down and enjoy living.” Another user joked: “They’ve got 16 thrones where they are.” The exterior of Harry and Meghan’s property While 16 bathrooms may seem rather excessive, having written about celebrity homes for more than five years now, I can tell you that it is fairly commonplace, particularly in sprawling …