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    Panic over Alexander Isak mansion raid as Newcastle star’s neighbours turn to security firms for protection

    RESIDENTS on the estate where Premiership ace Alexander Isak’s home was raided are turning to private security firms for protection. The Newcastle United striker, 24, was targeted last week — three months after teammate Joelinton’s nearby home was also hit. Alexander Isak is the latest Prem ace to be targeted by ‘away day’ robbersCredit: GettyNon-footballer residents have also been burgled on Darras Hall, a few miles outside Newcastle. One said: “Some residents are looking into having private security.“There’s a meeting later this month on the issue.” Another added: “Thieves do these properties as they know there’s going to be watches or jewellery.” Retired hotel business manager Paul Hopper, 67, added: “If we had more of a police presence, it would help deter thieves.”A gang struck at the £100million striker’s luxury home just 48 hours before he played in the Toon’s 1-0 win at Fulham on Saturday.No-one has been arrested for that burglary and detectives will be investigating whether the same team is responsible.England stars Jack Grealish, Raheem Sterling and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have also been the victims of so-called “away day gangs” who strike when they think players will be at matches.Cops were told about the raid on Swede Isak’s home on the Darras Hall estate in Northumberland at 10pm on Thursday.Most read in FootballThe gang are thought to have gained entry to the four-bedroom property through rear patio doors earlier in the evening.It is not known whether Isak or any family were at home at the time or what, if anything, was taken. Cops confirmed a car was stolen and later found abandoned three miles away in Dissington.A neighbour told The Sun on Sunday: “Police are still piecing it together, but he was broken into.“There has been a security van at the house with dogs.”It’s not known which car was taken.The Newcastle United star’s neighbours are turning to security firms for protection More

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    Newcastle’s £100m striker Alexander Isak’s mansion hit by gang of robbers in latest raid on Prem aces’ homes

    NEWCASTLE United star Alexander Isak is the latest ace to be targeted by professional robbers.A gang struck at the £100million striker’s luxury home just 48 hours before he played in the Toon’s 1-0 win at Fulham yesterday.Alexander Isak is the latest ace to be targeted by professional robbersCredit: GettyThe Newcastle United star’s luxury home was hit by a gangA gang struck just 48 hours before he played in the Toon’s 1-0 win at Fulham yesterdayCredit: ReutersThree months ago his teammate Joelinton’s home a mile away was raided. No-one has been arrested for that burglary and detectives will be investigating whether the same team is responsible.England stars Jack Grealish, Raheem Sterling and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have also been the victims of so-called “away day gangs” who strike when they think players will be at matches.Cops were told about the raid on Swede Isak’s home on the Darras Hall estate in Northumberland at 10pm on Thursday.Read More on SportThe gang are thought to have gained entry to the four-bedroom property through rear patio doors earlier in the evening.It is not known whether Isak, 24, or any family were at home at the time or what, if anything, was taken. Cops confirmed a car was stolen and later found abandoned three miles away in Dissington.A neighbour told The Sun on Sunday: “Police are still piecing it together, but he was broken into.Most read in Football“There has been a security van at the house with dogs.”It’s not known which car was taken.Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley recorded making X-rated blast after Isak goal vs SunderlandIsak, who has scored 19 goals this season, arrived for training on Friday behind the wheel of a green Mercedes G-Class wagon.Newcastle United declined to comment. Northumbria Police said: “Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact us.”In January Newcastle’s Brazilian player Joelinton, 27, suffered a raid while he was at a match.Three burglars squeezed through his front hedge before breaking in and rifling through his fiancée’s designer handbags.Thays Gondim and their three children were out at the time.The couple were alerted by security apps on their phones and horrified Thays is said to have watched as the crooks hunted for watches and jewellery.Armed cops raced to the scene but discovered they had fled.In December Man City star Jack Grealish’s £5.6million Cheshire pad was raided by thieves while he was playing. They made off with £1million in watches and gems.England and Chelsea midfielder Raheem Sterling raced back from the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 after raiders stole £300,000 worth of designer watches from his home in Surrey.READ MORE SUN STORIESManchester United ace Victor Lindelof’s wife and two kids had to lock themselves in a panic room when burglars ransacked their Manchester home in February 2022.And that year ex-Liverpool and Arsenal ace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and his fiancee, singer Perrie Edwards, were robbed in Wilmslow, Cheshire.Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie Edwards were robbed in Wilmslow, Cheshire in 2022Credit: GettyRaheem Sterling raced back from the World Cup in Qatar after raiders stole £300,000 worth of designer watches from his home in SurreyCredit: AlamyJack Grealish’s £5.6million Cheshire pad was raided by thieves while he was playing last DecemberCredit: Alamy More

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    Sir Alex Ferguson finally sells his luxury mansion after legendary ex-Man Utd manager slashed £250,000 off the price

    SIR Alex Ferguson has sold his luxury mansion after he slashed £250,000 off the asking price.The former Manchester United boss, 82, put the £3.5million property in Cheshire on the market following the death of his wife Cathy.Sir Alex Ferguson’s five-bed mansion has finally been soldCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe property eventually sold for £3.25m after Sir Alex reduced the asking priceCredit: LY Property, CheshireThe games room also features the ‘Ferguson clan’ tartanCredit: LY Property, CheshireFergie put the house up for sale following the death of his wife CathyCredit: ReutersHis five-bedroom home comes complete with a stylish open plan kitchen and games room.But after struggling to shift the property, he reduced the price to £3.25m in February in a bid to offload it.The property has now been snapped up by an unknown buyer.Photos of the mansion reveal a dazzling hallway chandelier, en-suite bathrooms and perfectly manicured lawns.Read More on Sir AlexThe games room is decorated with art work, oak bookcases and a snooker table while a unique ‘Ferguson clan’ tartan carpet features on the staircase.Estate agents acting on his behalf said: “This impressive, deceptively spacious detached property is situated on one of Cheshire’s most desirable roads.”His time living at the house was not without any controversy.In 2020, he lost a planning battle after he strongly objected to his neighbour’s application to demolish a two-storey house and build a three-storey mansion.Most read in FootballFergie’s lawyers sent a five-page opposition letter to planners.He claimed his privacy would be affected by removal of trees which would also impact the character of the area.Inside Sir Alex Ferguson’s Biggest Bust-UpsHe said the removal of trees was “likely to have a significant impact on the character of the area and the existing privacy standards afforded”.But planners decided to allow the scheme to go ahead.Sir Alex, who also managed Aberdeen, moved to a £1.2m house near to his son Darren so he could be closer to his grandchildren in a Cheshire village.Darren Ferguson, 51, has had his own career in management and is currently in his third spell as Peterborough boss.He has also coached the likes of Preston North End and Doncaster Rovers.Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, 51, is also trying to shift a property on the same road as Ferguson.He put his mansion up for sale with a £4.2m price tag which was reduced to £4m in January.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt comes with five bedrooms, a gym, landscaped gardens, a double garage and a bar area as well as CCTV, underfloor heating and speakers in the ceilings.Sir Alex was manager at Old Trafford from 1986 to 2013 after a spell managing teams in Scotland, including Aberdeen, St Mirren, as well as the national team.The Cheshire mansion comes with five bedroomsCredit: LY Property, CheshireThe property is tastefully fitted outCredit: LY Property, Cheshire More

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    Ex-Playboy model Brittny Button wears some top gear as she celebrates two years wed to ex F1 champ Jenson

    EX-Playboy model Brittny Button looks racy in silk as she celebrates two years wed to former F1 ace Jenson.In an online post to his 33-year-old wife, the racing star said: “I love you Brittny Button.Stunning model Brittny Button poses in sexy silk gownCredit: Capture Media AgencyThe ex-playboy model is celebrating two years wed to former F1 ace Jenson ButtonCredit: INSTAGRAMI’m looking forward to the amazing journey ahead for us and our little family.”The couple live in Los Angeles in a home Jenson reportedly splashed £5million on.That’s after he flipped another property in the City of Angels for £4.7million, as well as a Palm Springs mansion for £2million.And did we mention he drives TWO cars worth £2million…READ MORE F1 NEWSButton has made a pastime out of buying homes over the years.At the turn of 2023, he purchased a stunning Santa Monica pad costing around £5million.The Spanish Revival bungalow boasts four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and is the perfect spot for Brittny and their two children, Hendrix and Lenny.That came 12 months after he bought a fixer-upper in California’s mountainous region between Calabasas and Malibu for £4million.Most read in MotorsportIn 2020, they reportedly sold a massive six-bedroom home in Bel Air for around £9million.Showing their love of flipping homes, his incredible Brentwood home, which featured five bedrooms, a pool and spa was also flogged for £4.7million.‘We’re always grateful’, says Christian Horner as he hails wife Geri Halliwell in Mother’s Day post amid sexting scandalThe couple also listed their four-bedroomed Palm Springs house for £2million, while Button’s wife Brittny said they have another home in the Californian desert.Brittney, who has recently turned her hand to interior design, said: “Between my design career and Jenson’s busy work schedule, on top of our family life, we don’t have time to manage two homes in Palm Springs. “We are so sad to say goodbye, but we know whoever is lucky enough to purchase the property will be very happy there.” More

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    Inside Arsenal legend Sol Campbell’s incredible eight-bedroom mansion as ex-England captain slashes £10MILLION off price

    SOL Campbell’s has slashed £10million off the price of his incredible eight-bedroom mansion.The ex-Arsenal and England star, 49, placed the Grade II-listed townhouse in Chelsea, West London, on the market for £25m in 2021.
    Sol Campbell has slashed the price of his Chelsea townhouseCredit: Getty
    The six-storey mansion boasts eight bedroomsCredit: Strutt & Parker (Estate Agents)
    The house also contains its own cinema and libraryCredit: Strutt & Parker (Estate Agents)
    Sol Campbell and Fiona Barratt at the Sporting Equals awards in October last yearCredit: Getty
    He first reduced the price of the six-storey house in September 2022 after reportedly being cheated out of £1.5m in rent.
    Sol was forced to go to court to obtain an eviction notice after a tenant failed to pay rent.
    He is thought to have owned the property since 2004, with then interior designer wife Fiona Barrett later extensively redesigning the home.
    But with the mansion still up for sale three years after it was place on the market, Sol has now reduced the asking price to £15m.
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    The stunning property contains six bedrooms in the main house along with a separate two-bed mews house accessed via an underground passageway.
    It also boasts an incredible drawing room, cinema, library, kitchen, and lift to go along with its views across the River Thames and Albert Bridge.
    On the market with Knight Frank, the property description adds: “A Grade II listed townhouse, overlooking the river, that has been extensively refurbished and excellently interior designed to create an elegant and substantial London home.
    “With secure gated access from the front, a walled garden and further protection provided by the mews house at the rear, this is a private and secure house that offers discretion and a sense of tranquillity throughout.”
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    The townhouse is located in the exclusive street of Cheyne Walk, previously home to the likes of George Best, Keith Richard and Mick Jagger, The Mirror reports.
    But the footballer, who also played for Tottenham Hotspur and captained Portsmouth to FA Cup glory in 2008, has a mixed history with his former home.
    Sol was left seething following a rent dispute with a tenant two years ago.
    He claimed to have received a deposit and three months’ rent from a businessman who had just sold his insurance company for £1bn, but received no further payments.
    Since his retirement as a player, Sol has embarked on managerial spells at Macclesfield and Southend.
    But he also boasts a stunning property empire worth a whopping £50m, and his own furniture business with wife Fiona.
    Along with the Chelsea townhouse, he is said to own the nine-bedroom Grade II-listed Hallington Hall in Northumberland, as well as a luxury penthouse flat in West London.
    Representatives of the ex-footballer have been approached for comment.
    The townhouse boasts views over the River ThamesCredit: Strutt & Parker (Estate Agents)
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    England ace Raheem Sterling set to build panic room in new home after raid terror

    ENGLAND ace Raheem Sterling is to have a panic room at his new home over fears of being hit again by raiders.The Chelsea star, 29, lodged plans for a fortified shelter in the Berkshire six-bedroom build, with a security gatehouse and secure phone lines.
    Raheem Sterling is to have a panic room at his new home over fears of being hit again by raidersCredit: Alamy
    It comes after a spate of break-ins at footballers’ homes, including Sterling’s current £6million property in Surrey which was burgled while he was away on World Cup duty.
    Concerned Sterling, whose Chelsea side take on Liverpool in a mouth-watering Carabao Cup final on Sunday, now wants to beef up security at his new house to make sure his family is safe.
    A source close to the star told The Sun: “Raheem’s family is everything to him and he can’t ever have a situation where their safety is compromised, it’s his absolute priority to prevent that from ever happening.
    “Taking control of the design of the space allows him to integrate the security elements, he’s able to build a safe haven to raise his family.
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    “The nature of his job means he’s away a lot so he has to be sure his family is safe at home.”
    Sterling was forced to jet back from the World Cup in Qatar in December, 2022 after a home raid.
    The break-in happened shortly before his terrified fiancée Paige Milian, 27, arrived back at the house with their two children to find their home had been ransacked.
    Paige raised the alarm but the burglars made off with jewellery and watches.
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    Inside Premier League star’s new £4.8million mansion with huge swimming pool, high-tech CCTV and ‘castle’ in the garden

    CHELSEA star Carney Chukwuemeka has snapped up a £4.8million mansion complete a huge swimming pool and high-tech CCTV.The youngster’s luxury six-bedroom pad comes with a leisure complex including a 31x14ft swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym and triple garage.
    Carney Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea two years agoCredit: Alamy
    The Prem star has bought a new £4.8million mansionCredit: www.rightmove.co.uk
    The huge mansion has a grand reception areaCredit: www.rightmove.co.uk
    It also boasts a massive swimming poolCredit: www.rightmove.co.uk
    It has a grand entrance hall, a galleried landing, seven bathrooms, five reception rooms, family room, drawing room, breakfast room, study and office.
    The 9,393 sq.ft stately pile also boasts a media and games room, bar, party terrace, outdoor BBQ kitchen.
    And it even has a children’s climbing frame and castle to boot.
    In a sales brochure, estate agents gushed: “The property is finished to a very high standard and has a range of features including underfloor heating, a programmable sound system throughout and a sophisticated CCTV security system.
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    “The grand galleried reception hall leads to the principal reception rooms, all of which ate the rear have French windows onto the entertaining terrace and gardens beyond, while the family room has superb full-height concertina doors.
    “The magnificent principal bedroom suite has two dressing rooms, a secondary bathroom/sitting room and French windows to a roof terrace overlooking the gardens.”
    Chelsea signed Chukwuemeka, 20, from Aston Villa on a six-year contract in a deal believed to be worth £20million, two years ago.
    The midfielder missed Saturday’s game against Manchester City with a twisted ankle after previously being sidelined with a knee injury.
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    Chelsea are still languishing in 10th place in the Premier League table, 14 points adrift of the top four.
    Land Registry records show that he paid £4.8million for his Surrey home which had a guide price of £5.5million.
    But a housing developer has now applied for planning permission to build three homes on a nearby plot of land, which Chukwuemeka has objected to.
    In a letter to planners, he wrote: “Me and my family are new in the estate and this is maybe planning application number four we have received since being in the estate.

    “The estate will continue to increase in properties but the infrastructure remains the same.
    “I don’t think this is a good idea building more houses on a plot of land that originally had just one house on it. Not in support because of the number of new properties to be built there.”
    A chandelier gleams in one of the many fancy roomsCredit: www.rightmove.co.uk
    Carney Chukwuemeka prior to the FA Cup Fourth Round match against Aston VillaCredit: Getty More

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    Ex-Premier League star in row with neighbours over ‘overbearing’ £1.2m home that’s been construction site for four years

    AN EX-PREMIER League football star is in a row with neighbours over a new security wall.Canadian footballer Junior Hoilett is building a new home in the small village of Englefield Green in Surrey.
    Junior Hoilett playing for Reading in an FA Cup match against Manchester United in 2023Credit: Getty
    Englefield Green is a picturesque Surrey village where the footballer has made his homeCredit: Kevin Dunnett
    Hoilett is in a planning dispute with neighbours over his new security wall at his homeCredit: Kevin Dunnett
    Hoilett is a left winger who made 61 caps for Reading as well as 173 for Cardiff CityCredit: Reuters
    Hoilett, who last played for Vancouver Whitecaps, demolished the original £1.2million house and has been building a five-bedroom pad which boasts a gym, games room, playroom, and nursery.
    As part of the new build, the ex-Blackburn, Reading and QPR winger wants a wall and security gate to boost security at his home.
    But in a letter of objection, one neighbour wrote: “It hardly falls into the requirements of the village plan for soft, i.e, green frontages to property within the village.”
    “I would hope that some guidance could be given to the applicants in this respect an I object to the current proposal.”
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    The dispute follows the burglaries of the homes of high-profile football stars, including Jack Grealish, Kurt Zouma, and Raheem Sterling.
    There has also been a recent string of burglaries in the Englefield Green area, neighbours say.
    Amanda Willis, the chair of the Englefield Green Village Residents Association, said the group wanted to see more greenery in the village in general.
    Willis said the group didn’t particularly like the wall and would have preferred something more “open” which would show the house off.
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    But, the group had seen the plans and said the wall didn’t breach the neighbour plan and there was nothing they could do about it.
    One neighbour, who didn’t want to be named, said there had been a wall there beforehand.
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    “You don’t have to have greenery, you could have a picket fence, it just has to be within those parameters [of the village plan].”
    But, she said Hoilett’s new home was “out of keeping” with the area, in which most homes had a similar style.
    “It is what it is”.
    Another neighbour who didn’t want to be named said she didn’t like the new home either.
    “I would prefer to see what was there before. A nice detached house.
    “I have nothing against modern design, but something that is appropriate for the plot.”
    The new home features a basement with neighbours saying they could hear the piles being driven into the ground.
    The area is full of high hedges and walls which neighbours said muffled a lot of the construction noise over the past few years.
    Hoilett was granted permission to demolish and build the new home in 2019 and received further building permissions in 2020.
    In planning consultations, neighbours were worried that the three-story home would become “overbearing” to their homes.
    But, close neighbours said Hoilett had communicated well with them and informed them over his plans.
    They said the construction had been delayed because of Covid and Hoilett having to find a new contractor.
    Hoilett joined Blackburn in 2003 and came through their academy with former Man Utd star Phil Jones.
    He also played for QPR, Cardiff and Reading but quit The Royals last summer to join MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps in his homeland.
    Land Registry records show that he bought his Surrey pad for £1.2million in May, 2019.
    But it is now believed to be worth at least £3million after he knocked it down to make way for a two-storey new build, flanked by two single-storey wings.
    Officials at Runnymede Council are expected to make a decision on the plans next month.
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    Hoilett made 81 appearances for the Blackburn Rovers, 112 for QPR, and 173 for Cardiff.
    Junior Hoilett did not want to comment.
    Hoilett, a Canadian, has played for his national side 62 timesCredit: Getty
    Hoilett paid for £1.2million in 2019 and received permission to demolish the house in the same yearCredit: Kevin Dunnett More