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Creepy man at Solihull school gates spotted ‘staring inappropriately and asking to hug the children’

Creepy man at Solihull school gates spotted ‘staring inappropriately and asking to hug the children’

Published by Sam Flores

A creepy man at a Solihull school’s gates has sparked a warning from the headteacher after reports he has been staring and approaching pupils ‘asking for a hug’. Valley Primary School has two sites in Old Lode Lane (juniors) and Fallowfield Road (infants), near to the Birmingham border. It said it received an alert from police of a man waiting for children at the gates of the Fallowfield Road site at the end of the school day, ‘staring inappropriately and asking to hug the children’. Read more: BHX queues branded ‘disgrace’ after ‘unexpectedly high level of staff absence’ He is said to have been ‘targeting’ children walking home between the Fallowfield Road site and Old Lode Lane. The school’s headteacher, Susan Milewski, said the school had received a warning from police on Thursday (May 21) morning. The head urged parents to be ‘extra vigilant’ when collecting their children. She said the suspicious man was said to be Asian, around 50 years old and wearing a dark blue jacket and trousers. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive …

Amanda Batula and West Wilson share flirty hug in Summer House spinoff trailer

Amanda Batula and West Wilson share flirty hug in Summer House spinoff trailer

Published by Daniella Wilson

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 Bravo fans are getting a new look at West Wilson and Amanda Batula’s flirty dynamic in the months leading up to the bombshell reveal of their relationship. Just a week after Wilson and Batula confirmed their romance, the first trailer for In The City — the new spinoff of Summer House — was released Tuesday, revealing a touchy moment between the all-smiles pair. “Hey cutie!” Batula, 34, yelled on a New York City street as Wilson approached her in the series preview. Wilson, 31, responded, “Hey Mandy,” before the two hugged. While it’s not clear exactly when the encounter was filmed, it appeared to take place while Batula was still with her estranged husband, Kyle Cooke. Batula and Cooke announced their separation in January. The trailer teased that the new series, which premieres May 19, will show the fallout of Batula …

Elisabeth Hasselbeck recalls breaking royal protocol with ‘awkward’ Queen Elizabeth hug

Elisabeth Hasselbeck recalls breaking royal protocol with ‘awkward’ Queen Elizabeth hug

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Elisabeth Hasselbeck has opened up about her experience meeting the late Queen Elizabeth II and how she broke protocol by giving the royal a hug. Following her week-long stint as a guest host on The View, the Survivor alum spoke during Saturday’s episode of The Weekend View about being invited to the White House by former president George W. Bush for a state dinner with the queen. “I was so nervous. I wore my wedding cape,” she recalled. She continued, explaining that she was not aware that touching a member of the British royal family was a breach of protocol and etiquette. “I had no idea what to do when I got there. Like, I didn’t know [you couldn’t touch her],” Hasselbeck said. “I …

The Best Down Vests for Men in 2026 Are a Warm Hug You Can Wear

The Best Down Vests for Men in 2026 Are a Warm Hug You Can Wear

Published by Jenni Sidey

Best Minimalist Down Vest: Patagonia Nano Puff Vest Patagonia’s greatest hits include cozy fleeces, indestructible bags, and do-it-all shorts. Another certified banger? The Nano Puff vest. It’s worn by guys putting on the green, giving advice on how to make more green, and guys trying to keep the planet green—you get the idea. It’s lightweight but still seriously insulating, thanks to PrimaLoft, without crossing into overstuffed territory. Made with recyclable nylon ripstop and finished with a water-repellent coating, its true versatility shows up in the clutch: it packs down into its own pocket. The Nano Puff vest works overtime whether you’re out hitting the trails or need something to keep your dainty little torso properly regulated. Best Budget-Friendly Down Vest: Uniqlo PUFFTECH Vest If Uniqlo’s HEATTECH is the warmth you wear under, then PUFFTECH is the warmth you throw on top. The ’Qlo’s relaxed-fit down vest features contour tape at the armholes and hem to keep cold air firmly in its place. The water-resistant finish comes in handy when you’re layering it over a sweater, …

Queen Maxima gives King Harald of Norway, 88, supportive hug amid tense time for royal family

Queen Maxima gives King Harald of Norway, 88, supportive hug amid tense time for royal family

Published by Daniella Wilson

Spotted on Sunday, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands enjoyed a reunion with King Harald of Norway at the Winter Olympic Games. Pictured hugging the 88-year-old monarch, Maxima – who attended alongside her husband, King Willem-Alexander, and daughter, Princess Amalia – enjoyed a catch-up with the King, and his wife, Queen Sonja, while watching the men’s 5000m speed skating finals. A royal reunion, Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander have maintained a close bond with the Norwegian Royal family in recent years, and in 2021, were hosted by King Harald and Queen Sonja for a state visit.  © AlamyQueen Maxima of the Netherlands greeted King Harald of Norway with a hug A heartfelt moment, Maxima, 54, continues to enjoy a heartfelt friendship with Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, who is currently enduring Norway’s ‘annus horribilis’. A challenging time for the Norwegian Royals, King Harald’s daughter-in-law, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is facing widespread backlash for her friendship and email correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  Furthermore, Marius Borg Høiby, Mette-Marit’s son from a previous relationship, is currently standing trial …

Leonardo DiCaprio And Timothée Chalamet: Golden Globes Hug

Leonardo DiCaprio And Timothée Chalamet: Golden Globes Hug

Published by Sam Flores

Last night, Timothée Chalamet scooped up a Best Male Actor In A Film (Musical Or Comedy) award at the Golden Globes. He achieved this for new flick Marty Supreme. It was his fifth Golden Globes nomination, but his first win. Leonardo DiCaprio was also up for the award thanks to his role in One Battle After Another. While the film won Best Film (Musical Or Comedy), and though co-star Teyana Taylor snapped up Best Supporting Female Actor In A Film for the same flick, Leo lost out to the Dune actor this time. Still, there seems to be no hard feelings. The pair were seen sharing a hug later on in the ceremony, E! News shared. They were laughing and talking at the time. Leonardo DiCaprio have previously worked together on 2021′s Don’t Look Up, which was nominated for multiple Academy Awards. Timothée had previously gotten some acting advice from the Oscar winner, too. “Well, Leonardo DiCaprio said to me, ‘No superhero movies, no hard drugs.’ Which I thought was very good,’” he told The …