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Tributes for beloved EastEnders actress

<p dir="ltr">The beloved <em>EastEnders</em> actress June Brown has passed away at the age of 95.</p> <p dir="ltr">June’s devastated family announced the heartbreaking news of her passing on April 3, saying she “died peacefully” at home. </p> <p dir="ltr">“We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved June Brown, OBE, MBE, sadly passed away last night,’ the official <em>EastEnders</em> Twitter account wrote on Sunday. </p> <p dir="ltr">“There are not enough words to describe how much June was loved and adored by everyone at EastEnders, her loving warmth, wit and great humour will never be forgotten.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I would watch, listen and be totally captivated by her. She was an inspiration and I am truly blessed to have worked with and laughed with this unbelievably talented lady, icon, legend. </p> <p dir="ltr">“The irreplaceable June Brown.”</p> <p dir="ltr">June was best known for her role as Dot Cotton in <em>EastEnders</em>, a role she played for more than 30 years. </p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">1/3“We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved June Brown, OBE, MBE sadly passed away last night. There are not enough words to describe how much June was loved and adored by everyone at EastEnders, her loving warmth, wit and great humour will never be forgotten... <a href="https://t.co/7OYtHJiIUb">pic.twitter.com/7OYtHJiIUb</a></p> <p>— BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) <a href="https://twitter.com/bbceastenders/status/1510955197106958339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP June Brown, 95.<br />A wonderfully talented actress whose long-time portrayal of irascible fag-puffing Dot Cotton in EastEnders was one of the all-time great performances in British Television.<br />June was such a funny, feisty, fabulous lady off screen too. Very sad news. <a href="https://t.co/qhg2qqUdcd">pic.twitter.com/qhg2qqUdcd</a></p> <p>— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/1510967032006602758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">I took this shot of June Brown in, what I understand to have been her final scene on ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/bbceastenders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bbceastenders</a>⁩. Love to all the cast and crew missing her. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/junebrown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#junebrown</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/eastenders?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#eastenders</a> <a href="https://t.co/vZ57FNR8ur">pic.twitter.com/vZ57FNR8ur</a></p> <p>— Christopher McGill (@McGillTweet) <a href="https://twitter.com/McGillTweet/status/1510998252933496836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">As funny as she was wise, as wise as she was kind. When I joined Eastenders, June was the first of the older cast to embrace me. I love you June. We all do. ❤️🕊 <a href="https://t.co/MKVi0iNfGu">pic.twitter.com/MKVi0iNfGu</a></p> <p>— michelle gayle (@michellegayle1) <a href="https://twitter.com/michellegayle1/status/1510958271926001668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">A very sad day. I never had the pleasure of meeting/working with the mighty June Brown - but we adored watching her on the telly box. What a legacy June leaves behind. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eastenders?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eastenders</a> would not have been the same without her. Love &amp; strenght to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eastenders?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eastenders</a> &amp; June's loved ones. RIP💔 <a href="https://t.co/oGv0EvelF6">https://t.co/oGv0EvelF6</a></p> <p>— Balvinder Sopal (@BalvinderSopal) <a href="https://twitter.com/BalvinderSopal/status/1510964816256671745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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The horrifying reason for the tiny black dots in your kitchen

<p>A woman was left baffled after noticing black dots appearing in her kitchen.</p> <p>Turning to the internet for answers, the nasty truth came forward which would give most people goosebumps.</p> <p>Sharing a photo to the Facebook group Mrs Hinch’s Cleaning Tips, the woman asked: “Does anyone have any idea what these marks could be?”</p> <p>“They started appearing on the tiles in the kitchen in random little patches.</p> <p>“Then this morning this was on top of the PC we have in the kitchen.”</p> <p>The question attracted plenty of homeowners, as it seemed they were familiar with the common problem.</p> <p>“Spider poo,” one user replied.</p> <p>“It washes off with no effort.”</p> <p>“Look above and you will probably see a web/spider,” another said.</p> <p>“It happens a lot this time of year - spiders pooing everywhere,” said a third.</p> <p>“Look closely on skirting boards or walls of your house to see if there is anything unusual resembling a paint splatter,” added a fourth.</p> <p>“If you find any, you are looking at the spider poop.”</p>

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Duchess Kate is pretty in polka dots on visit to children’s centre

<p>The Duchess of Cambridge has stepped out Autumn ready at a surprise engagement at the Sunshine House Children and Young People’s Health and Development Centre in London.</p> <p>Opting for a long-sleeved polka dot blouse, which she paired with cropped, wide-legged trousers, the mother-of-three looked picture perfect in her chic attire.</p> <p>Her new hair colour, which she debuted earlier this month while dropping Princess Charlotte off on her first day of school, was styled in her signature blowout.</p> <p>According to Kensington Palace, Kate visited Sunshine House to learn more about the Southwark Family Nurse Partnership National unit, a program in which “parents are partnered with a specially trained family nurse, who visits them regularly from early pregnancy until their child is two.”</p> <p>The 37-year-old met with the team at Sunshine House, which supports young mothers and parents. And her visit was specifically to “further her research and engagement with the Early Years sector,” said Kensington Palace.</p> <p>Recently, Kate has started to focus her attention of supporting families, mothers and young children.</p> <p>The Duchess has a “really strong interest therefore in how you can support mothers and fathers in the earliest months of life of a child and during pregnancy in order to make sure that brain architecture was well supported,” Kate Stanley, the Director or Strategy for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children to<span> </span><em>People<span> </span></em>magazine.</p> <p>“And a real compassion about the challenges of that and desire to understand the experiences of the families that some of the people around the table work with.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Kate’s chic ensemble.</p>

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Spotted! Princess Mary steps out in stunning polka dot gown

<p>Crown Princess Mary of Denmark looked absolutely gorgeous when she stepped out to present a prestigious award at the Carlsberg Foundation awards. </p> <p>The 47-year-old presented the charity’s Research Prize to Miael Rask Madsen, a professor of European law and integration at the University of Copenhagen. </p> <p>Princess Mary also handed the special award to Thomas Kiørboe who is a professor of ocean ecology at the Technical University of Denmark. </p> <p>Both professors were recognised for their game changing and groundbreaking work on the role of the European courts and the microscopic  life in the ocean. </p> <p>Looking gorgeous, the royal wore a rich terracotta Diane von Furstenberg top and skirt with a polka dot print. </p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Princess Mary’s stunning outfit.</p>

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Man develops deadly brain infection after cleaning ear with cotton buds

<p>It’s hard to resist the temptation to clean the insides of our ears with cotton buds, despite warnings on the label and health experts telling us otherwise. However, this near-fatal case may change your mind.</p> <p>An English man has sworn off cleaning his ears with cotton swabs after developing an infection that spread from his hearing to the lining of his brain.</p> <p>The 31-year-old man began developing the infection after the tip of a cotton bud he used got stuck in his ear canal, according to a case published in <a rel="noopener" href="https://casereports.bmj.com/content/12/3/e227971" target="_blank">BMJ Case Reports</a> earlier this month.</p> <p>He was experiencing seizures, headaches, ear pain and discharge before being rushed to hospital, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.livescience.com/64958-cotton-swab-ear-infection.html" target="_blank"><em>Live Science</em></a> reported.</p> <p>The small amount of cotton left turned out to trap debris and induce a severe bacterial infection that progressed to the base of his skull and moved into the lining of his brain, said lead author Dr. Alexander Charlton, a member of the team of ear, nose and throat specialists involved in the man's treatment at University Hospital Coventry in England.</p> <p>Fortunately, Charlton and other doctors were able to remove the debris through a minor surgery. The patient was found to have necrotizing otitis externa, an infection in the soft tissue of the area from the outside of the ear to the eardrum. After almost a week in hospital, the man is expected to be free from long-term hearing issues.</p> <p>However, he was ordered by Charlton not to use cotton buds in his ears anymore, as the doctor said they have been linked to infections and punctured ear drums. "They can only cause problems," Charlton said.</p> <p>Health practitioners acknowledge that cotton buds are a popular ear-cleaning tool among the laymen. "I think that most people will have used them at some stage," Dr Joe Kosterich told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.myvmc.com/videos/ear-health/" target="_blank">Virtual Medical Centre</a>.</p> <p>"In fact, they are something that shouldn’t be used. We think of them as being soft, but when you press on a cotton wool bud, they’re not actually all that soft. It is possible to perforate the eardrum with them."</p> <p>Ana Kim, MD, the director of Otologic Research at Columbia University Medical Centre also said removing ear wax might make ears more prone to infection. "It keeps the outer ear canal skin moist, allowing for the skin cells to be healthy and enabling the cells to continue shedding skin debris," she told <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.businessinsider.sg/seizure-brain-infection-after-using-a-cotton-swab-2019-3/" target="_blank">INSIDER</a>.</em></p> <p>Do you use cotton buds regularly? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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Why we get little white dots under our skin

<p>Most of us are familiar with the little white bumps that sometimes appear on our face and body. Often mistaken for acne, these pin -prick sized globules are actually “milia” or keratin-filled cysts, which form under the skin. They aren’t dangerous but can be annoying and at times, difficult to treat. There are two types of milia; Primary milia, which result from under-developed oil glands, and secondary milia which are caused by trauma to the skin.</p> <p>One of the biggest issues with treating milia is their actual diagnosis. Many people of all ages see a white bump and automatically assume that it’s acne. While milia and your standard whitehead look similar, their composition is very different. A whitehead is the result of excess fat and oil becoming trapped in a hair follicle causing the pore to clog up. Milia, on the other hand are proteins trapped under the skin. Mixing up milia with whiteheads often means that you treat your skin for acne with strongly abrasive or deep cleansing products, which just ends up irritating the milia in the long run.</p> <p>The best treatment for milia is prevention.  Excessive sun exposure, irritation from skin products and fluoridated toothpastes can all cause milia. A gentle skincare routine with fragrance free products is a good place to start.</p> <p>You can also try the following:</p> <ul> <li>Exfoliate once or twice a week with a very gentle product. Avoid harsh scrubs or any product that contains particles or micro-beads as these can be highly irritating.</li> <li>To reduce milia around the eye, use a fragrance and preservative free eye cream for sensitive eyes and try and avoid rubbing the area as much as possible.</li> <li>When choosing a sunscreen, go for one for sensitive skin without fragrance and other additives. A physical, zinc based product as opposed to chemical sunscreen is usually the best choice.</li> <li>When brushing your teeth, try and keep the foam away from the skin around your mouth and rinse the area thoroughly when you’re done brushing.</li> </ul> <p>If these measures aren’t effective or you have a lot of milia that aren’t clearing up, you may need to speak to a beautician or dermatologist who can perform an extraction. As milia as trapped beneath the skin they can be quite stubborn to clear. A qualified beauty professional or dermatologist can extract them quickly and easily.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/01/how-to-prevent-chapped-lips/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Simple ways to prevent chapped lips</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/01/natural-ways-to-reduce-dark-skin-spots/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">7 natural ways to reduce dark skin spots</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/05/diy-skin-care-tips-that-are-bad-for-you/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">5 DIY skin care tips that are bad for you</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Can you pass the dot test?

<p>It’s the latest brainteasers baffling the internet - but are you able to solve it?       </p> <p>It’s a simple enough task: Find the letter hidden by a group of dots.</p> <p>But the letters are harder to spot than you might expect.</p> <p>Produced in various colours by Playbuzz, the brainteaser has nine stages, each in a different colour and getting progressively more difficult. You’re given the choice of four letters and have to spot the letter contained within the dots.</p> <p>Test yourself below. If you get stuck, scroll through the gallery above for the answers.</p> <p><img width="634" height="558" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/30/15/34C56D6D00000578-0-image-a-7_1464618508862.jpg" alt="Can you spot the letter hidden within this grid of pink dots? The choice is offered below to help decide " class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-e39274db8b6b8a69"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="561" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/30/16/34C56D7F00000578-3616497-Created_by_Playbuzz_the_puzzle_has_seven_stages_each_stage_a_dif-a-4_1464623008724.jpg" alt="Created by Playbuzz, the puzzle has seven stages, each stage a different colour theme, including pink, yellow (pictured), green and purple " class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-a9bcdff42ba64222"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="558" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/30/15/34C56D7300000578-0-image-a-9_1464619690478.jpg" alt=" " class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-cc62a59e258a7060"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="557" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/30/15/34C56D8B00000578-0-image-a-13_1464619966690.jpg" alt=" " class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-79837bbff85db30f"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="558" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/30/15/34C56D8700000578-0-image-a-10_1464619920088.jpg" alt=" " class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-8b7088d265dc06e8"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="560" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/30/15/34C56D8300000578-0-image-a-11_1464619949312.jpg" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-44fadd091b303432"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="558" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/30/16/34C56D7B00000578-3616497-image-a-21_1464620632470.jpg" alt=" " class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-b0252e469b1e7f18"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="560" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/30/16/34C56D8F00000578-3616497-image-a-22_1464620659444.jpg" alt=" " class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-2a1dfc2b0dd9e63f"/></p> <p><img width="634" height="559" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/05/30/15/34C56D7700000578-0-image-a-12_1464619962675.jpg" class="blkBorder img-share" id="i-d85878a78f25934b"/></p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/news/news/2016/04/cat-meets-dogs-at-dog-show/" target="_blank">Watch this friendly cat meet 50 dogs at a dog show</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/news/news/2016/04/prince-george-president-barack-obama-photos/" target="_blank">The story behind Prince George’s presidential photos</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/news/news/2016/04/lifeguard-helps-wheelchair-bound-veteran-surf/" target="_blank">Lifeguard helps make wheelchair-bound army vet's dream come true</a></em></strong></span></p>

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5 Uses for cotton tips in your beauty routine

<p>Cotton tips can be used for more than just cleaning your ears. Check out these five clever ways to use q tips in other ways.</p> <p><strong>1. Get longer lasting perfume</strong></p> <p>Spray the ends of a few cotton tips with your favourite perfume, and out them in a plastic sandwich bag before stashing them in your purse to touch up throughout the day.</p> <p><strong>2. Fix a stuck zipper</strong></p> <p>Dip one end of the cotton tip in a little bit of shampoo, and rub the end along the area of the zipper that is stuck. The shampoo will act as a lubricant and will help loosen the jammed zipper.</p> <p><strong>3. Cure puffy eyes</strong></p> <p>Dip two cotton tips in your eye cream, put them in a sandwich bag and freeze them over night. In the morning, sweep them under our eyes to help deflate puffy under eye-bags.</p> <p><strong>4. For travel</strong></p> <p>If you're going on a quick weekend trip and don't have a lot of space in your carry-on, roll the ends of some cotton swabs in a few different eyeshadow shades, covering them liberally with product. Then, use the cotton swab as mini eyeshadow brushes with built-in colour to apply your eye make-up on your travels.</p> <p><strong>5. Shine up your jewellery</strong></p> <p>A cotton swab makes a great jewellery-cleaning tool. Just dampen a tip with a jewellery cleaning solution, and use it to clean rings, earrings, and the nooks and crannies of pendants and brooches.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/01/make-beauty-products-last-longer/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>12 tricks to save every last drop of beauty products</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/12/diy-natural-shampoo/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>How to make your own shampoo</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/10/household-items-as-beauty-products/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Household items you should use as beauty products</strong></em></span></a></p>

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