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WILLY or won’t he? Dad Terry Rosoman is today running to create the largest GPS doodle of a bloke’s privates.

He set off on his 75-mile trek at 5pm last night — mapping it with fitness tracking app Strava.

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Dad Terry Rosoman is running to create the largest GPS doodle of a bloke’s privates[/caption]

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Terry is raising cash for men’s health charity Movember[/caption]

This morning he is expected to be two-thirds of the way round his planned route.

And he is due to finish the drawing of a giant todger at around 5pm this afternoon in Aber­gavenny, Monmouthshire.

Terry, 39, is raising cash for men’s health charity Movember and hopes his ballsy run will encourage men to check for cancer signs and talk about their mental health.

He said: “That’s why it’s a big manhood because, especially for the target demographic that I’m aiming at, men never grow up!

“They find this stuff hilarious no matter how old they are.

“I don’t want to offend anyone with the shape, but it was just to get their attention.”

His Brecon Beacons route includes 10,000ft of elevation.

On his website he said of the challenge: “We’re talking about a masterpiece that’d make even Picasso blush. I’m about to show what going ‘balls-out’ really means.”

Terry began exercising after years of bad living.

He has climbed Welsh peak Pen y Fan ten times in 24 hours and run a 50-mile ultra-marathon carrying weights.

Terry, a creative director for a freelance marketing firm, said: “It’s about having goals that are more important than going to the pub.”

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Terry set off on his 75-mile trek at 5pm last night — mapping it with fitness tracking app Strava[/caption]

THE UK’s cheapest supermarket for a weekly shop in October has been revealed – and it’s not Lidl or Asda.

Which? found German discounter Aldi to be the most affordable out of a list of eight major chains last month.

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Aldi was branded the most affordable out of eight major supermarkets last month[/caption]

The UK’s consumer champion looked at how the retailers’ prices compared on a shopping list of 62 products, to represent doing a weekly shop.

Across the month, the 62 items cost an average of £111.66 at Aldi.

The list of 62 included both branded and non-branded items including Birds Eye Peas, Hovis bread, milk and butter.

Which?’s analysis also included special offer prices and loyalty prices where possible, but not multi-buys such as buy one get one free.

The consumer champion found Aldi came out cheapest ahead of Lidl, Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s with the basket costing £102.68.

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Which? looked at how the retailer’s prices compared in a shopping list of 62 products[/caption]

The consumer champion’s monthly analysis involves comparing the average price of a shop consisting of popular groceries at eight of the UK’s biggest supermarkets. 

Fellow discounter Lidl was just behind Aldi in October, costing only 41p more with the supermarket’s loyalty scheme Lidl Plus and 67p more without (£112.07/£112.33 on average).

Waitrose was the most expensive supermarket this month, totalling £142.39 on average – a difference of £30.73 compared to Aldi – 28 per cent more.

Tesco Clubcard members would have paid £122.26 on average – while without a Clubcard, the Tesco shop cost £125.09. 

For those using a Sainsbury’s Nectar card, October’s shopping list of items averaged £125.93, which is £14.27 more than at Aldi and still higher than the prices at Asda (£125.26) and Tesco (£122.26/£125.09).

Without a Nectar card, the same items at Sainsbury’s cost £130.79.

For a bigger shop consisting of a list of 164 items, Asda was the cheapest at £418.71 and Waitrose was the most expensive, costing £42.39 more (£461.10).

However, Aldi and Lidl are not included in that comparison as they have a smaller range of products compared to the other supermarkets. 

This latest pricing analysis from Which? demonstrates that shoppers can make considerable savings on their groceries depending on where they buy their food. 

Harry Rose, Editor of Which? magazine, said: “Our latest monthly analysis once again sees Aldi crowned as the UK’s cheapest supermarket.

“In the lead up to the festive season, people are looking to cut costs where they can. Our analysis shows that by switching supermarkets consumers could save 22%, highlighting the advantages of shopping around where possible.”

It’s worth bearing in mind, that the research carried out by Which? was based on prices for 59 products across October only.

That means they are just a snapshot of what you might pay at different times of the year.

Prices change frequently, sometimes daily, and you will find items on offer in one chain one week and then in another the following week.

FORMER Gogglebox star Joe Baggs has hit out at one of his co-stars for snubbing him after the show.

The reality TV personality left the Channel 4 factual entertainment show after four series on air.

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Joe Baggs opened up on his relationship with some of his Gogglebox co-stars[/caption]

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His family joined the channel 4 show in 2020, before leaving two years later[/caption]

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Joe, his brother George, mum Lisa and dad Terry all joined Gogglebox for series 16 in 2020.

They later returned for series 18 before leaving the show for good in 2020.

The 27-year-old now hosts a popular podcast with his brother and they have welcomed many celebrities into their bespoke studio.

Rylan Clark, Pete Wicks, Katie Price, Georgia Harrison, Chloe Burrows, Kerry Katona, have all appeared on the Not My Bagg podcast.

However, Joe has now revealed that some of his former Gogglebox co-stars have snubbed him since he left the show and have declined to appear on his audio programme.

He told The Sun: “There are some cast members where, like we thought we were close to it.

“And then I’ve asked them to come on our podcast afterwards, and they’ve declined, and I’ve been a bit like, ‘Oh, so whatever’.

“Yeah, like it’s a strange one cos you feel like once you’re in the bubble and in the community, it’s like, you know, you’re really you’re really close to people and then afterwards you’re like, Oh, OK, maybe not so.”

He was then asked in particular which cast members he used to think were his friends.

Joe replied: “I don’t mind saying – it was Stephen who was on Celebs Go Dating.

“I asked him to come on and the management declined and I thought it was really strange.

“On the show we were very supportive, but the rest of the experiences in person with all the other families has been amazing!”

The Sun has contacted Stephen’s representatives for comment.

The podcast personality also opened up on his mental health as a figure in the public eye as he helped to raise funds as part of the Movember campaign.

Joe has joined forces with the likes of Dr Alex George, Max Whitlock OBE for the annual fundraising campaign in aid of men’s health.

He admitted that there were struggles when he first shot to fame, saying: “I think the adjustment for me from going from just working in a recruitment office to then doing what I’m doing now was obviously like a huge strain mentally.

“It’s been a lot to get around, and I had to seek external support cos I was like, ‘how do how can I speak to friends about this and family when no one else is going through the same thing.’

“And you feel like, quite isolated … Well, that’s what I did. I went out and spoke to professionals and got help with that because it was pretty difficult and challenging.

He added: “I think that I’ve always been honest and vocal about my my mental health, and I’ve always reached out to people spoken to friends and family, and I just feel like it’s a really important thing to always voice.

“I’m first to say I’m having a really bad day, and I just need to like, you know, put this in a box and whatever, So, yeah, I just think it’s really important to speak about.”

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Joe and his family have remained in the public eye since leaving Gogglebox[/caption]

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TEMPLEGATE tackles a simply monster Saturday of racing confident of smashing in some winners here, there and everywhere!

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KATEIRA (2.22 Wetherby, nap)

Gets a handy 3lb weight allowance from the boys and she can make the most of it. The Skeltons’ daughter of Kayf Tara finished last season with an impressive big-field win at Aintree where she wasn’t stopping at the end of 2m4f. This longer trip should be right up her street this season and the yard has won two of the past four renewals.

GOBLET OF FIRE (3.32 Wetherby, nb)

Nicky Henderson has been running this four-year-old on the all-weather with plenty of success and he relished his return to hurdles when scoring at Southwell last time. He needs decent ground so should get ideal conditions here and he has plenty of pace for this two-mile trip. The handicapper has been fair enough with a 6lb rise in the weights and there should be a lot more to come from this improver.

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MASTER CHEWY (2.05 Ascot, treble)

He had a fantastic first season over fences last term, landing Wayward Lad at Kempton’s Christmas meeting before holding his own at the highest level. He was booked for a podium place in the Arkle only to come down two out and he bounced back with a head second in the Grade 1 Maghull at Aintree. Trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies continues to send out plenty of winners and this seven-year-old can add to his tally.

Templegate’s TV verdicts and Breeders’ Cup selections

WETHERBY

1.15

TEDLEY left his modest hurdles form behind when winning on chase debut at Uttoxeter 15 days ago. His young rider’s claim accounts for his 5lb rise in the weights and there’s a lot more to come.

Choosethenews is one to watch this season but he’s already crying out for three miles. He found this trip a bit sharp when running an excellent second on comeback at Hexham last time.

King’s Threshold didn’t do a lot wrong over fences last season, winning over a similar trip to this at Ascot in March. He was a little stretched by three miles at Kempton after that and still looks on a fair mark.

William Cody was a good second in this race first time out last season. He’s 7lb higher in the handicap now but is consistent and looks solid each-way.

Harry Cobden is an interesting booking for Emma Lavelle’s King’s Threshold who is best over this trip.

1.50

LUCCIA spent much of last season performing well in Grade 1s and should have too much quality for this field.

She was an excellent third in the Champion Hurdle before not quite matching that form in the Aintree Hurdle. She has already won a couple of times in this Listed class and dropping back to two miles is another plus.

The Skeltons have a solid record in this race and their Take No Chances is fit from a good third in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow last month.

Her best has come over longer trips but she has enough boot to make the forecast spot.

Sweet Fantasy is a decent handicapper on the Flat and he’s won both his hurdles runs – albeit at a lower level than this. You would expect plenty of improvement this season.

Gordon Elliott sends over Royal Eagle who went close in a Limerick Listed contest last time. She stays all day so some rain would suit.

2.22

KATEIRA can give the Skeltons their third win in the past five runnings of this race.

This daughter of Kayf Tara improved through last season and beat the useful Jango Baie in a hot handicap at Aintree’s Grand National meeting.

That was over 2m4f but she shapes as though this longer distance will suit and she gets some handy weight from largely inferior male rivals.

Dashel Drasher is rising 12 but we know he’ll run his usual gutsy race. He was backed for this race 12 months when he needed the run in third place and he’s likely to fill the same spot again.

Sandor Clegane was competing at the highest level over fences last season and was a solid fourth in the Punchestown Champion Novices’ when last seen.

He was third in the Albert Bartlett as a hurdler and anything like that form would make him dangerous.

Thunder Rock was hit and miss over fences last year and is one to watch on this first hurdles run for two years.

2.58

BRAVEMANSGAME won’t have a much easier chance to land his first win since the 2022 King George – assuming Grey Dawning swerves this race due to the drying ground.

Paul Nicholls kept sending the tip to all the big dances last season and he was far from disgraced when fifth in the Gold Cup as his stamina gave way in the final quarter-mile.

He was out of sorts at Aintree after that so missed Punchestown. He won this in 2022 and was second last season so we know he likes the track.

Should unforecast rain arrive and Grey Dawning runs, he’ll be hard to beat judged on his Turners win at this year’s Cheltenham Festival – but it seems unlikely.

Conflated has a decent engine but he makes far too many mistakes including when unseating on comeback at Punchestown 17 days ago.

The Real Whacker isn’t out of this given his liking for the trip. He was going well in the Kerry National in September before unseating and he could fill the forecast spot.

French Dynamite won the Punchestown Grade 3 Conflated unshipped his rider in. His trainer Mouse Morris won this last season and he’ll try to nick it from the front.

3.32

GOBLET OF FIRE looked the real deal when winning on hurdles debut at Southwell ten days ago.

He tanked along on good ground and James Bowen barely needed to shake the reins in landing the win. A 6lb rise for that is more than fair and he should get his ideal ground again.

Williethebuilder was pitched into some hot contests last season and looked more at home in this handicap class when beaten in a photo here on comeback.

It turned into a bit of a sprint finish and he’ll come on for that experience.

V Twelve has run well here before and has had a little nudge down the weights since his comeback third at Carlisle. He’ll need more to take this.

Spirits Bay has won two of this past three and ran another decent race at Fakenham latest. This is tougher but there’s more to come.

ASCOT

1.30

BHALOO can strike on this chase debut for Nicky Henderson. He has a couple of hurdles wins under his belt and ended last season with a close second at Warwick in May.

He looks the type to make a nice chaser and is on a fair handicap mark.

Leader In The Park was an impressive Irish point-to-point winner so could well improve on this chasing debut.

He has no trip or ground issues and Favourite columnist Ben Pauling is in excellent form. His opening chase mark of 121 looks on the skinny side.

Samarrive was leading this race two years ago before hitting the deck and he was last seen finishing second over fences here a year ago. He would be a threat if cutting out the errors.

Bad is another Ben Pauling runner who hasn’t shown his best on the track yet. This is his chase debut and it would be no surprise to see him better his relatively modest hurdles form.

What Path has left Willie Mullins and would probably prefer a longer trip.

2.05

MASTER CHEWY was last seen going down in a head-bobber for the Grade 1 Maghull Novices’ Chase on Grand National day at Aintree.

He led two from home, was headed and then nearly got up again on the line which is a good sign. He ran well before falling in the Arkle too and looks hard to beat in handicap company.

Martator finished last season with three wins including an impressive effort at Sandown by seven lengths. He’s up the weights for that has won here before and should be right in the mix.

Saint Segal has fitness on his side thanks to a solid comeback fourth at Chepstow last month. He tends to make mistakes which explains his modest win strike-rate.

Matterhorn was going the right way last season with four chase wins in a row before a couple of errors stopped him at Newton Abbot in August.

Nico De Boinville gets on well with him and he could easily bounce back.

Madara found the Grand Annual too much last time but was progressive earlier and is still only a five-year-old.

3.15

SECRET SQUIRREL loves going right-handed as he showed when winning at Kempton and Taunton last season.

He ended up going off favourite for the big novices’ final at Sandown where he was a solid fifth. That was just his fifth spin over timber for Hughie Morrison so there’s more to come.

He goes well fresh and right-handed Ascot should be ideal.

Stream Of Stars hasn’t had much to beat in winning twice at Fontwell but he’s done it nicely enough. He’s going up the weights but should have more to offer for in-form Nigel Twiston-Davies.

Fiercely Proud was behind the tip at Sandown when trying to come from too far back. He has a good engine and won his first two starts last season.

Watch the betting for clues about Rightsotom having his first run for 546 days. He was fourth in an Aintree Grade 1 for Thomas Mullins last year and looks on a fair handicap mark.

Tapley had lots in the tank when scoring at Plumpton and deserves this crack at stronger company.

3.45

HIGHSTAKESPLAYER likes Kempton so should be right at home around Ascot too. He was a fair hurdler but took his form up a few notches jumping fences last season.

He was value for further than the half-length winning margin at Kempton in April where his jumping was foot-perfect. Tom Lacey’s chaser goes well fresh and looks capable of better.

Chianti Classico is best when fresh and trainer Kim Bailey is aiming him at the Grand National in April.

He was impressive when winning the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival but is 9lb higher after that.

Two For Gold saves his best for this course and distance. His form figures here are 2122. He stays well and looks solid each-way.

Mylesfromwicklow is rarely out of the frame and went close on comeback at Market Rasen last month. He goes from the front and could box on for a place.

Neon Moon scored on return at Chepstow three weeks ago. He is hard to catch right but a 4lb rise for that seems fair.

DOWN ROYAL

2.40

GERRI COLOMBE was a good second in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last season before going one better at Aintree when Galopin Des Champs wasn’t around.

He kicked off last season by winning this race and can repeat the feat even without Jack Kennedy on board.

Envoi Allen isn’t the force he was when winning this in 2022 and he tried different trips last season with mixed results. His best form still gets him the forecast spot though.

It wouldn’t be a shock if Hewick wins given his stunning King George victory last season.

He stays well but the other two would have to be below par for him to take this.

DEL MAR

7.41

A FAST start is more important that the draw even on this tight track so BRADSELL is no forlorn hope from stall 12.

The widest gates have fared little worse than anywhere else here so far this season and Hollie Doyle’s mount has plenty of early speed.

He ran a cracker on unsuitably soft ground at Longchamp last time and these quicker conditions will be ideal for this triple Group 1 winner.

Cogburn is the obvious danger and he’s led from the stalls on his past two outings. He’s won all five starts over this minimum trip but his best speed figures have come over a bit further.

It’s hard to come from behind so slow starter Starlust will have to run the race of his life for Ralph Beckett.

George Boughey’s Believing looks to have a better chance under Ryan Moore. He was up with the pace throughout when winning a Curragh Group 2 on quick ground in July.

Motorious did well to win here last time but he’ll need luck as he’s isn’t the quickest out of the stalls.

9.01

SHAHRYAR ran a cracker to finish third in what was arguably a stronger renewal of this race 12 months ago.

He’s had his season built around this race and finished strongly into fourth over 1m2f last time. This extra quarter-mile is ideal and he can run another good race at big odds.

Rebel’s Romance ran the race of his life when winning this in 2022. He kicked off this season with a big win in Hong Kong and was last seen landing a cosy Group 2 win in Germany.

His stall 11 draw isn’t ideal but he has every chance albeit at a fairly skinny price.

Emily Upjohn isn’t quite the force of old but she ran her best race for a while when a close-up third at Longchamp last month. Her finest hours have come over this distance and fast ground holds no fears.

No offence to Kieran Shoemark but Frankie Dettori is a big upgrade in the saddle too.

Far Bridge has landed smooth successes at Grade 1 level on his past two outings, both over this trip.

He did particuarly well at Aqueduct last time in what was a rough race. He likes quick ground and is another to consider.

The ground is likely to be too lively for Luxembourg although he should be fine on this track having won the Coronation Cup at tricky Epsom.

9.41

CITY OF TROY can win a Breeders’ Cup Classic that doesn’t look a vintage renewal.

Aidan O’Brien says he’s the best he’s ever trained and the Derby winner was better than ever when taking the Juddmonte International at York last time. He likes this trip and has improvement to come.

This is his first run on dirt but he’s by American sire Justify who has a fine record on this surface. His low draw is ideal for a horse that likes to be prominent and he won’t lack for stamina.

Fierceness has been in flying form with back-to-back Grade 1 wins. If he gets on the front, he’ll be hard to beat but he’s never won when turning into the straight behind other horses.

Ushba Tesoro is getting on a bit but was a bit unlucky in this last year and is solid each-way.

Tapit Trice clocked a fast time when scoring at Aqueduct latest and is another with place claims.

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ONE of the most banging things about Bonfire Night is the food.

And this is one feast that doesn’t cost a fortune.

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Guy Fawkes Night sparklers, such as jacket potatoes, hot dogs and warming puds, cost pennies to make.

And you can keep cooking them up through autumn for comfort food on a budget . . . 

GET YOUR JACKET: Baked potatoes are a Bonfire Night staple. Cook them for all the family for a tasty meal for around £1.

For a crispy skin, prick the spuds all over with a fork, rub with a tablespoon of oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake in the oven for an hour and 15 minutes, until the skins are crisp and the insides are soft when you insert a knife.

Add beans and cheese for a simple, warming winner, or serve with a tasty beef or vegetarian chilli.

TWICE-BAKED BEAUTIES: Take your jackets up a level by baking them twice.

After the first bake, scoop the soft, fluffy potato out of the shell and mix it with butter, sour cream, bacon and cheese. Then restuff and bake until the cheese starts to brown on top.

BEST BANGERS: Sausages are as much a part of Bonfire Night as rockets and Roman candles.

Keep yours simple by serving them in a bread roll with fried onions and tomato sauce for a traditional hot dog.

After a cold night outdoors, chattering teeth will also love a warming casserole, which can be made in advance for pennies.

Blast autumn chills with the sausage, butter bean and tomato hotpot recipe at sainsburys.co.uk.

SWEET TREATS: To make the most traditional Bonfire Night recipe, parkin, see the recipe at ­realfood.tesco.com.

You’ll need golden syrup, treacle, soft brown sugar and oatmeal, along with flour, eggs and butter.

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EMMERDALE bosses have revealed the actor they cast as Ruby Fox-Miligan’s estranged dad – and he is gearing up for an appearance on the soap.

Ruby has been going through a rough patch recently as her marriage fell apart due to her husband’s lies.

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Now it seems things are set to go from bad to worse as two of her family members are going to unexpectedly turn up in the Dales – and they’re not ones she particularly likes.

One of them is her estranged father Anthony, who is going to be played by Nicholas Day.

The actor is already known for his performances in Minder and The Crown.

Although Ruby and Anthony haven’t seen each other in over 30 years, maybe this reunion will be just what they need to cultivate some family spirit, as Nicholas seems to have mellowed out in his old age.

Meanwhile, much to Ruby’s surprise, her daughter Steph is also going to make an appearance.

This won’t be a welcome surprise as Steph is known for being reckless and narcissistic, as she seems to have inherited all the worst traits of both her parents alongside the good ones.

Georgia Jay, who has acted in Giri and Haji to date, has been cast as Steph.

Both actors shared their thoughts on their new roles, with Georgia gushing: “I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale.

“The cast and crew have all been so welcoming and I’m very excited to see what lies ahead for Steph, given her intriguing backstory.”

Nicholas added: “I’ve been made so welcome in the Emmerdale family. And my screen family is great to work with, the scenes just fly. No kidding – I feel blessed.”

Emmerdale producer Sophie Roper said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Nicholas and Georgia to Emmerdale as part of the Miligan family.

“With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before.

“With two actors of such great calibre, they’re certainly set to make their mark on the Dales.”

KEMI Badenoch is the bookies favourite to be declared the new Tory leader today.

After nearly four months of campaigning the long-drawn out race to replace Rishi Sunak will finally draw to a close.

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Sitting at 1/6 odds on the Betfair Exchange, Ms Badenoch is tipped to beat rival Robert Jenrick when the result is announced at 11am in central London.

Yesterday campaign teams for both contenders kept a low profile as they bunkered down and drafted versions of victory and loser speeches.

The announcement will draw the curtains on Rishi Sunak’s two years as leader of the party.

Despite speculation he could stand down and jet off to California, the ex-PM this week announced he intends to return to the backbenches and remain as an MP until the end of the Parliament.

Yesterday Ms Badenoch received a last-minute flurry of endorsements from Tory MPs.

The Shadow Housing Secretary now has the backing of 13 shadow cabinet members compared to three for Mr Jenrick.

Fresh YouGov polling yesterday showed 51 per cent of the public think the Tories are not very relevant or not relevant at all, while just 35 per cent said they were very or fairly relevant.

Ahead of the result Ms Badenoch said: “The Conservative Party is much more to me than a membership organisation.

“It is a family. Thank you to all who voted.”

Mr Jenrick said: “A huge thank you to all the amazing Conservative members, supporters, and campaigners who joined my campaign and supported my vision for the future of the Conservative Party.

“Together we can put an end to the excuses, move past the drama, and unite our party.”

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Catherine Ravenstock has begun telling her side of the story.

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