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In-debt funeral home owner busted with 18 decomposing bodies — including children — as he’s evicted: report

Chris Lee Johnson, the owner of the Johnson Funeral and Cremation Services who was arrested after 18 decomposing bodies were found in his facility, allegedly had a long history of financial woes with thousands of dollars in debt.

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Horse racing tips: Start the week off right with three big-priced runners at Hereford and Carlisle

SUN Racing tackles a new week of racing confident of success.

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EACH WAY THIEF

JACK THE SAVAGE (1.38 Hereford)

Will relish a step up in distance and this consistent sort won’t be far away again.

THE BIG MAN (4.20 Hereford)

Was well backed on return and should improve on that chase debut fourth.

LONGSHOT

LUDO’S LANDING (2.57 Kempton)

Was a real eyecatcher over track and distance last time, rallying well off this mark. If settling better, he has an excellent chance.

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Remember to gamble responsibly

A responsible gambler is someone who:

  • Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
  • Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
  • Never chases their losses
  • Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
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‘Best bargain in a while!’ hail Sainsbury’s shoppers over huge saving on Harry Potter Lego set scanning for £4

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SAINSBURY’S shoppers have hailed a huge saving on a Harry Potter Lego set as the “best bargain in a while”.

The Lego box usually costs £36 but had been marked down to just £4, making a hefty saving.

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The Harry Potter Lego set normally retails for £36 but had been reduced to just £4[/caption]

An eagle-eyed bargain hunter spotted the deal at the Cameron Toll shopping centre outlet near Edinburgh, Scotland.

They went online to spread the word to other savvy shoppers as the store had more sets on the shelves.

Taking to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook they posted a photo of the deal, showing the reduced price.

They added: “£4 Harry Potter Lego set.

“Best bargain I’ve found in a while.

“Edinburgh Cameron Toll Sainsbury’s. 2 more left on the shelf.”

The deal clearly struck a nerve with other members of the group as the post notched up nearly 200 comments within an hour of it going up on the site.

One person expressed the thoughts of many by writing: “Omg what a bargain!!”

Another, who tagged in their pal, added: “If you’re in Sainsburys and spot this PLEASE grab me one.”

While a third said: “Can’t find them in my local shop. Such a bargain!”

A fourth wrote: “Why do I never see these deals!”

In September, many parents were saying they had already sorted on Christmas present after Sainsbury’s had a deal on Lego.

A huge Lego set has been slapped with a major 33% discount in a bumper clearance sale.

However do bear in mind that when prices are reduced by this much it’s usually in order for stores to clear excess stock, so availability will vary from store to store.

It’s always best to phone ahead to your local shop to check what they have available to avoid disappointment.

You can find your nearest Sainsbury’s store using the locator tool on the website.

It always pays to compare prices so you know you’re getting the best deal.

Prices can also vary day to day and by what deals are on at the time, plus remember you might pay for delivery if you’re ordering online.

You can compare prices on platforms like Google Shopping.

How to save on your supermarket shop

THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.

You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.

If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.

Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.

Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.

This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.

Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.

For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.

If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.

Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.

Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk.

Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories

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The eagle-eyed shopper found the deal in their local store near Edinburgh but might not be available in all branches[/caption]

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Channel 4 developing groundbreaking new game show which will change contestants’ lives forever

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Undated file photo of the Channel 4 logo. Channel 4 has reported a record deficit of ¿52 million for 2023 but has ruled out turning to the Government for assistance. The broadcaster’s annual report published on Wednesday said it had ambitious plans at the beginning of the year, but challenges due to inflation and high […][/caption]

A NEW “game show” is being developed where contestants make a variety of life decisions based on the rolling of dice.

The programme, which is currently untitled, aims to help people whose problems making decisions are holding them back in life.

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A new ‘game show’ is being developed where contestants make a variety of life decisions based on the rolling of dice, like in The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart

The experiment, which will probably air on Channel 4, looks at what happens if choices are based on a random process, and draws on two popular books covering the same theme.

An insider said: “It follows an idea that has been explored previously, in The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart where a character makes daily decisions based on the casting of a die.

“Or Danny Wallace’s book Yes Man, where he answered affirmatively to every proposition put to him and observed the often unpredictable outcomes There’s also the concept of flippism, which is based on deciding things depending on flipping a coin.

“Whatever method is chosen, it’s all about what happens when decisions are taken out of our hands and determined by something else entirely.

“At this stage it’s just a pilot, but the concept is so intriguing it stands a good chance of making it to a full series.”

Production company Five Mile Films has put out an appeal for contestants, who can apply as individuals or as pairs.

It asks the question: “Stuck in a rut? Want to change things in your life but don’t know where to start? Want to be braver, more decisive?”

“We are making a pilot of a new TV series where participants use dice to make all their decisions big and small.

“If you think you could be getting more out of life then get in contact.”

Now, if that doesn’t make you want to apply for a TV show, nothing will . . . 

Gavin a laugh, Alison

ALISON STEADMAN and Larry Lamb are regarded as one of sitcoms’ most lovable parents, as Gavin & Stacey’s Pam and Mick Shipman.

But like all couples, they are prone to the odd row – including the time Larry swore at his on-screen wife for delaying filming because she had a fit of the giggles.

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Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb are prone to the odd row[/caption]

Alison has revealed she struggled to shoot a scene because she could not stop laughing and the entire segment had to be delayed.

In her new book, Out Of Character, Alison explains: “It must have gone on for at least 20 minutes.

“The director Christine Gernon said: ‘OK, we’re going to give everyone a break now to give Alison the chance to sort this out’.

“Larry, who is the epitome of patience, even ended up saying to me, ‘For God’s sake, Alison, just say the f**king line will you’.”

Art attack!

SKY is offering up their own Bob Ross-style art classes as Masterclass launches on December 2.

The series will be hosted by the artists from the channel’s latest Portrait Artist Of The Year, teaching easy techniques with a portrait lesson from judge Tai-Shan Schierenberg.

Gary: I’m no wine expert

TAKE THAT star Gary Barlow is about to kick off his new series about wine – but he doesn’t want anyone to think he’s an aficionado.

The singer/songwriter fronts Gary Barlow’s Wine Tour: South Africa, which will air every day next week on ITV1 at 2pm.

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Gary Barlow is about to kick off his new series about wine

Gary said: “I just wanted to approach this as someone who is trying to learn about it all.

“And hopefully we show the audience that they don’t need to feel too daunted by wine.”

I bet the series won’t do sales of Gary’s own wine range any harm, either.

Hard man Nath

NATHAN STEWART-JARRETT plays a former criminal desperate to escape his shady past in Disney+ series Culprits.

But there was one thing the actor could not escape from while filming – the gym.

He said: “I opened up the script and it said ‘muscle’ on the first page, and I was like, ‘Oh, no, no’. I got the part and they marched me to the gym! I lived in that gym.

“I ate whole cows and coops of chickens and eggs. It was really hard. But to be able to pick grown men up was incredible – I loved it.”

Culprits will also be available to stream on ITVX from December 19.

Fergi flogging scripts

EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has revealed that she’s selling scripts from the BBC One soap to “put a roof over her head” after being “overlooked” for acting roles.

She played Heather Trott on Albert Square from 2007 to 2012, when her character was killed off.

Room for Rose

TAKING over from Greg Davies on Junior Taskmaster had its perks for Rose Matafeo – not least because she got to sit on the famous throne.

The comic has also been tempted to makeover her home with set pieces.

Rose joked: “Sitting in the Taskmaster throne, it does change a person – power does crazy things to the mind.

“It was weird realising it’s not going to be Greg’s face on the art, it will be mine. I did think I could take those . . . and have my face around my living room.”

Junior Taskmaster returns on Friday at 8pm on Channel 4.

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