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      Man, 23, charged over Raheem Sterling burglary after England star’s home broken into while he was at World Cup

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      A MAN has been charged with burglary after Raheem Sterling’s home was broken into while he was on England duty at the World Cup.The Chelsea star, 28, had his property in Oxshott, Surrey, raided in December 2022.
      The England star had his property in Oxshott, Surrey, raided in December 2022Credit: Getty
      Sterling raced back from Qatar to be with fiancee Paige Milian and his kids
      Sterling was forced to race back from Qatar to be with his family following the horror.
      Watches worth £300,000 and jewellery pieces were taken.
      Cops have now charged Emiliano Krosi, 23, of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, with 33 offences of conspiracy to commit burglary.
      He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Guildford Crown Court on September 21.
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      Sterling’s terrified fiancée Paige Milian, 27, was looking after their two kids when she raised the alarm.
      It’s understood no one was home at the time but police were alerted to missing items as soon as the occupants returned.
      Surrey Police believe the gang thought Paige and the kids were still in the Middle East supporting the footballer – but they had actually returned shortly before. More

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      Ex-footballer Glenn Murray launches Grand Designs-style home renovation as he builds mega-mansion

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      FOOTBALLER Glenn Murray has been given the go-ahead for a £3million new build with a sheltered walkway between his garage and front door – to stop him getting wet.The former Crystal Palace and Brighton striker, 39, has kicked off plans to bulldoze a 1970s bungalow and turn it into a luxury four-bedroom pad.
      Glenn Murray is building a mega-mansionCredit: Getty
      How his new home will look after works are carried outCredit: John Pardey Architects (JPA)
      The black timber clad farmstead-style house will boast a heated outdoor swimming pool, gym, snug, chicken coop, wildflower garden and fruit tree orchard.
      It will also have a glazed entrance hall, guest suite, study, paved dining terrace and timber loggia to protect Murray from the rain in the short walk from his car.
      The proposed development was ruled ‘on-side’ by planners at the local council after there were no objections from neighbours.
      In a design statement, Murray’s planning agent said: “A freestanding outbuilding (cars, plant, gym) sits to the west following the site boundary.
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      “This is fronted by a timber loggia that unites the three volumes (and allows travel from garage to front door without getting wet).
      “A loggia at the front unites all three forms and provides sheltered access from the garage to the front door.’
      Murray, now a football pundit, paid £1million for the corner plot with a purpose-built kennel and koi carp pond.
      Conservationists were initially concerned about the “industrial” design of the new build with a “seemingly over-large” chimney, and harm to nearby listed buildings.
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      But Murray has now scaled down his plans and was given the green light by officials at his local District Council.
      Murray played for Watford and Nottingham Forest in 2021 but retired that year aged 37.
      He began his career in the USL Pro Soccer League playing for Wilmington Hammerheads before a Conference North switch to Barrow.
      From there he worked his way up the leagues with a number of clubs, including Carlisle United and Rochdale.
      He then moved to Brighton for the first of two spells which saw him score a total of 111 goals for the club.
      Glenn has been given the go-ahead for a sheltered walkway between his garage and front door – to stop him getting wetCredit: John Pardey Architects (JPA)
      Glenn retired from the game in 2021 and works as a punditCredit: Getty More

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      I live next to Emirates Stadium – I have 60,000 people outside my bedroom window every match but here’s why I love it

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      AN avid Arsenal fan has revealed what life is like living next to the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners supporter has 60,000 people passing by his bedroom window in North London every match day but he loves living there.
      Denis lives in a flat in the shadow of the Emirates stadiumCredit: Tiktok – @denisattheemirates
      He gets a birds eye view of the fans pouring into the stadium on match daysCredit: Tiktok – @denisattheemirates
      Known online as “Denis at the Emirates” who has made a name for himself on TikTok took to the social media site to reveal all to his 168,000 followers.
      In a short video titled “Things that just make sense living next to the Emirates stadium” he starts off my showing himself in his flat with the massive stadium clearly visible out of a window.
      The footage then cuts to a sea of people walking towards the famous ground with the caption saying: “60,000 people outside your bedroom every weekend”.
      It cuts again to show a railway line with the caption reading: “Foxes randomly chilling on the rail track.”
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      After another cut, it shows someone filming outside the stadium with the caption saying: “Arsenal Fan TV recording videos right outside your living room.”
      Lastly, Denis is shown standing on his balcony as the caption says: “Starting football chants with every person that passes by.”
      The pinned clip has been viewed a massive 5.9million times, gaining 539,000 likes as well as nearly 1,500 comments.
      One person wrote: “I’ve seen you on your balcony so many times when I walk past. Always thought to myself what a place to live.”
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      Another said: “This guy living my dream.”
      While a third jokingly asked: “Do you have any room left for rent?”
      Many residents who live in the shadow of the stadium say it’s great there as it has brought investment and gentrification to the area.
      But for some businesses it has been both a blessing and a curse.
      Carl Nelson, 54, runs the Arsenal Mini Mart which is on the street which takes fans from Holloway Road tube station to the stadium but he says he loses out on match days because he can’t sell alcohol.
      He has estimated he loses between £3,000-£4,000 on match days.
      However, many pubs and cafes making a killing from the surge in business.
      Brothers Murat Eric, 37, and Ferhat, 41, run the Little Wonder café and they say match days “help the whole community.”
      They add that business is also boosted if Arsenal do well as the fans spend more money.
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      Emily Grant, 32, has lived near the stadium for three years and while she’s not a fan of the Premier League side, she really enjoys the atmosphere when the fans arrive.
      She added she likes that the stadium brings in new investment into the area and “means a lot of the pubs and shops can keep going”.
      Denis also gets to watch Arsenal Fan TV recording from his living roomCredit: Tiktok – @denisattheemirates
      He loves trying to start a football chant with the people passing byCredit: Tiktok – @denisattheemirates More

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      Inside Christian Horner’s country mansion that Red Bull’s F1 boss shares with Geri Halliwell and three miniature donkeys

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      RED BULL chief Christian Horner is used to living life in the fast lane working in F1.But when it comes to his personal life, the team principal of the motorsport giants prefers a more quiet and slower existence away from the race track.
      Red Bull boss Christian Horner lives a life of luxury in the countryCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
      Horner poses on the grounds of their Oxfordshire farmhouse with son MontagueCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      He shares TWO stunning country homes with wife, Spice Girl Geri in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire and their brood.
      The former property is, perhaps, the most lavish and most shared online – boasting its very own duck pond, which they use for boating.
      Their farm also houses three miniature donkeys, horses and goats in the estate’s stables.
      For Horner, living on a farm offers the ideal existence away from the stresses of the F1 circuit.
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      Back in 2019, he told Luxury London that the sprawling country abode was the “perfect home to relax in.”
      “Restoring the farm has been my hobby – the way I put racing out of my mind,” he added.
      “The main house is finished but now the barns are being converted. We’re currently putting the finishing touches to an indoor swimming pool.”
      Certainly, it’s the property in Oxfordshire that gets the most love from Geri on Instagram, who regularly shares candid snaps of her family life.
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      Horner, who last year celebrated Max Verstappen regaining the F1 Championship, is stepdad to Geri’s daughter Bluebell Madonna, 17, and the couple share a son, Montague, who is 6.
      He also has another daughter, Olivia, 10, from a previous relationship with ex-partner Beverley Allen.
      Christian has been spied alongside his boy riding matching John Deere tractors.
      He’s also been seen standing with his vintage Aston Martin DB5, which was Sean Connery’s car of choice as James Bond in Goldfinger.
      F1’s Horner poses on the steps of the home with daughter Olivia from his previous relationshipCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
      Son Montague and dad have matching John Deere tractorsCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
      An Aston Martin DB5 sits proudly in Horner’s garage
      Horner is married to Spice Girl GeriCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      Geri shows off the home’s swimming poolCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      Geri appears happy to play the role of housewife, often sharing photos in the kitchen rustling up treats.
      A budding chef, she has shown off her baking skills by crafting cakes using a customised Ginger Spice KitchenAid mixer, which Christian had specially designed for her.
      And with four separate ovens to choose from with the AGA range the kitchen boasts, she has plenty of space for her other favourite pastime – making bread.
      You can bet, Christian, who also loves using the outdoor barbecue, and the kids are well fed in the Horner household with Geri’s production line of cakes and bread.
      Geri is often spied in the kitchen and loves bakingCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      Christian shows off his grilling skills with the outdoor barbecueCredit: Instagram @christianhorner
      Christian and Geri have a number of reception rooms to entertain from.
      However, the most popular one appears to be where a £16,000 original Wurlitzer can be found.
      When she celebrated her 45th birthday, Geri posted a video online singing along to Michael Jackson hit Billie Jean while thanking Christian for the music, which suggested it was a gift for her.
      Another living room shows off a stunning chandelier, as well as a marble fireplace.
      A £16,000 vintage Wurlitzer can be seen in a reception room, which was a gift from Christian for Geri’s 45th birthdayCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      The Oxfordshire property boasts several reception roomsCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      A spacious dining room was seen when Montague celebrated his birthdayCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      The glam couple also have a bar space in their propertyCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      The family love taking advantage of the huge grounds on offer at their farmhouse.
      And why not when you’ve got an incredible duck pond so big you can go boating on it.
      Horner and Geri can even take their dogs for a walk around the expansive gardens.
      The pair have even been seen zooming around on a quad bike, as well as picking raspberries in the garden with Montague.
      Miniature donkeys live in the stables
      The grounds are vast on the Horner’s Oxfordshire plot
      The Horners show off their horses and have their own stableCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      Geri picks raspberries with Montague in their lush gardenCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      The duck pond on the property has its own boat
      Christian and Geri live the country life away from the racing circuitCredit: Instagram @therealgerihalliwell
      Of course, no farm would be complete without animals either.
      And Christian and Geri boast three miniature donkeys that are housed in the stables, as well as some goats.
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      The singer often shares videos online when it’s feeding time.
      Clearly, you can forget the fancy racing circuit of heading to places like Dubai or Monte Carlo. A farmhouse is where it’s at. More

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      We live INSIDE Luton Town’s famous entrance – footballs smash our windows but there are some surprising perks

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      STROLLING along Oak Road in Luton, the row of Victorian red brick terraced houses feel just like any other street.But halfway down the road, homes have effectively been cut in half to make way for two entrances to the town’s football ground, Kenilworth Road.
      The entrance to Luton Town FC’s ground, Kenilworth Road, is cut into a row of terraced housesCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Abdul Ali lives right next to the entrance for home fans at the groundCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Home to Luton Town FC – who next play at the stadium against Gillingham in the EFL Cup on Tuesday – the ground was built in 1905 and is one of the most unique in the football league.
      Visiting fans climb bright blue metal staircases perched above resident’s gardens to access the away stand, while patios from adjacent houses back onto the stadium.
      Their new stand and stadium upgrade build meant their first home Premier League match was postponed.
      Since then, they’ve faced a race against time after the club were handed an estimated £10million bill to rebuild its long-standing ground.
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      For locals who live on the street, the thought of the team moving to a new ground throws up mixed feelings.
      Abdul Ali’s family home is metres away from the entrance and backs onto the ground.
      “I’ve lived here my whole life,” he tells The Sun. “Until about seven years ago it was really easy to see into the stadium.
      “We used to have footballs smashing our window every so often when they accidentally got kicked out when teams tried to score.
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      The stand entrance has been cut into a row of Victorian terrace housesCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Stairs lead up to the Oak Stand, running above residents’ gardensCredit: Getty
      “It was kind of annoying at the time, it used to drive my dad mad.
      “We complained and complained and the club finally put up netting and some corrugated iron to stop it.
      “It means that my view of the pitch is gone unless I jump up and down on my bed. Then I can see a little bit of the grass, but not enough to watch the game.”
      On match days, Abdul says there is always a sea of police on the street – which, he adds, comes with an unusual perk.
      We used to have footballs smashing our window every so often when they accidentally got kicked out when teams tried to score… it drove my dad madAbdul Ali, Oak Road resident
      “I went out during Sunday’s game to get some food and then police escorted me back to my house,” he says.
      “It’s kind of cool being escorted home.”
      One of the unique entrances on Oak Road provides access to The Bobbers’ Club – part of the Luton Town football ground for 89 years.
      On leaving the street – where house prices cost an average of £222,500 – fans are led down a small alleyway before they clamber the iron stairs to a terrace leading onto the Oak Stand.
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      Anu’s garden is directly next to the stairs leading the seats for away fansCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Rear gardens back onto the stadiumCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Mum-of-four Anu’s garden runs beneath the terrace, and she tells us stray footballs often end up landing in it.
      “They’ve only ever asked for the ball back once,” she admits. “We’ve kept the others.”
      Anu, 52, says local families in the area used to get complimentary passes to matches from the club, but that’s not happened since Covid.
      “We used to get a family ticket to go in the summer which was nice,” she says.
      “We’d go and see a match against one of the smaller teams. It was good to get in the ground.
      “My son’s bedroom in the attic enables him to see a bit of the ground so he can sometimes see the games.”
      My son’s bedroom in the attic enables him to see a bit of the ground so he can sometimes see the gamesAnu, local mum-of-four
      Anu’s neighbour LeeLee says she loves the buzz of match days, adding: “It makes me feel alive. I love it.
      “It keeps things interesting around here. I rarely have any problems with the fans.”
      Sadly Anu doesn’t share her enthusiasm.
      She claims she’s fed up of hooligans chucking rubbish from the steps into her garden as they come and go.
      “Last week my house was egged by fans, they leave cans and bottles in front of my house,” she tells us.
      “They spray alcohol on to mine and my neighbour’s windows and drop litter from the stairs as they go into the stands.”
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      Residents say some fans can be disruptive and cause problems on game daysCredit: Getty
      Many families living on Oak Road have grown up in the area and are lifelong fans of the club.
      Joumna’s childhood home backed on to the stadium and she’s since moved into her own property across the road.
      The 49-year-old admits she’s noticed fan behaviour has changed over the years, adding: “I remember as a child we didn’t have as many problems.
      “Now, whichever team loses, the fans are shouting and swearing. It’s a shame.”
      She adds: “The stadium is alright with me. I was born on this road and I’ll probably never leave.
      “It was fine when I lived overlooking it. We never had any issues.”
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      Resident Amanpreet is fed up of having to move her car to accommodate match goersCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Residents are required to move their cars on match daysCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      But there is one issue that drives all residents up the wall – parking.
      Everyone who keeps a car on the street – a permit for which costs £60 a year – has to move it off Oak Road on game days or it will be seized.
      “Parking is such a problem around here,” resident Amanpreet, 34, tells us.
      “The stadium is a problem now because it attracts so many people. We have to move our car on match days but finding a space can be hard.”
      Fellow resident Malik, a 37-year-old customer services worker, shares her frustration.
      He claims he wouldn’t have bought a house if he’d realised how disruptive the road closures would be.
      Malik says he wouldn’t have bought a house on the road if he’d realised how disruptive the road closures would beCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      “I’m not happy because I pay to park my car on this road and I have to move it regularly,” he says.
      “If the game is at 5pm we have to move the car at around 10am. It’s really difficult with two young kids – it’s frustrating.”
      Another local, Khuram, 38, adds: “The parking issue is a struggle.
      “I have two young kids and walking them several streets over to the car on match days between fans is stressful.
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      “There are lots of police on match days which is good, but we often have to show that we live here to get through at the end of the road.
      “The only time I have an issue with the stadium is match days because it’s disruptive.”
      Luton Town are on the cusp of moving up into the Premier League, which would mean all changeCredit: GOOGLE EARTH More

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      Inside Harry and Kate Kane’s glitzy life in ‘Germany’s Hollywood’ – from restaurant serving £450 caviar to glam WAG pals

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      IT’S been dubbed Bavaria’s Beverly Hills due to its luxurious mansions and high-end restaurants – and now it could be the new home of the Kane family. Harry and Kate, who have just welcomed their fourth child Henry, have reportedly been scouting properties and schools in Grünwald, Munich, where mansions cost up to £18million.
      Harry and Kate Kane look set to move to the stunning, leafy suburb of GrünwaldCredit: Getty
      The couple welcomed their fourth child Henry Edward Kane this weekCredit: Instagram
      Grünwald, which means “green forest”, is a picture-perfect spot with stunning forest walks, an exclusive golf course and plenty of lush restaurants nearby which offer caviar for £450 a pop.
      It’s also a hotspot for some of Harry’s new teammates at Bayern Munich, after he completed a £104million move from Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month. 
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      While finding a new pad, Harry has been staying in Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, which is one of Munich’s most prestigious and exclusive hotels.
      The five-star resort, located in Maximillian Strasse, is popular with celebrities and footballers and costs £10,000 per night to stay in one of their suites.
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      It’s believed Kane’s suite has a separate living room, two bathrooms kitted out with plush Carrara marble, silk curtains, six televisions and a range of designer furniture. 
      The hotel has a luxury spa, three award-winning restaurants and a rooftop pool that boasts views of Munich. 
      Harry is currently staying in the five-star Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski hotel, in MunichCredit: Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski hotel
      The plush spot boasts pools and stunning views of MunichCredit: Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski hotel
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      Located 7.5 miles (12km) southwest of central Munich, Grünwald is a popular spot for Bayern players due to being just a 15-minute drive from the club’s training ground.
      The secluded and sleepy town, known as the “Bavarian Hollywood”, is Germany’s wealthiest municipality and unsurprisingly comes with a hefty price tag to live.
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      It’s claimed that Bayern has already found a place for the Kanes – should they choose to live there – and local estate agents have revealed what they may go for.
      A source told MailOnline: “Grünwald is the Bavarian Beverly Hills. It’s the home of the rich and famous and offers the very best in luxury mansions. 
      Grünwald has 11,000 residents including several Bayern Munich starsCredit: Alamy
      There are a number of sports cars that line the streets in GrünwaldCredit: Chris Eades
      Just one of the sprawling properties in GrünwaldCredit: Chris Eades
      “I can assure you that the Kane family will be in one of them and will enjoy their new life here.” 
      The source believed the family would move into a 12-bed home, which had both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a wine cellar, a home cinema and a wellness area. 
      But should that not fit the bill, there are numerous high-end properties for the Kane family to consider. 
      At the top end is the Meleven development, which is described as “an art lover’s home” online and listed for a whopping £18million. 
      The eight-bedroom mansion has its own “small sandy beach”, breathtaking views of the bay Liscia di Vacca and stunning interiors including floor-to-ceiling glass.
      There’s also the luxury home of ex-Bayern defender Jerome Boateng, which boasts 10 bedrooms, a heated swimming pool and a well-stocked wine cave.
      According to Bild, the property is on the market for £10million – despite being bought for £6.4million back in 2016.
      Another among the current listings is a £7.6million  Bauhaus villa, which has a home cinema, sauna, jacuzzi and sprawling gardens.
      There’s also a six-bed villa, which is on the market for £5.5million and has features including open fireplaces, an indoor pool, sauna and spa.
      £450 caviar & pick ‘n’ mix sushi
      The area has a wealth of trendy restaurants and workers say they are loved by current and former Bayern stars. 
      They include Chang, a Michelin guide-listed Asian restaurant, which offers pick ‘n’ mix style sushi for £100, caviar for £450 and ribeye steak for £40.
      Another Bayern star hotspot is H’ugo’s, which specialises in truffle pizza and pasta.
      But should Kane fancy more traditional Bavarian meals – including pork knuckle and schnitzel – it can be found at Alter Wirt and Forsthaus Wornbrunn.
      MailOnline reported that the average price of a meal is £50 per person, a litre of beer costs nearly £10 and snacks are close to £10.
      Bayern Munich stars donned traditional clothing for Oktoberfest back in 2018Credit: AFP or licensors
      And it seems the WAGs aren’t against lapping up the Bavarian spirit eitherCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Aside from upmarket restaurants, Grünwald is but a short distance away from the celebrations for Oktoberfest, which take place in central Munich. 
      The 16-day festival brings in more than six million visitors to the city every year including an array of Bayern stars.
      In recent years, the team has donned traditional Lederhosen alongside their wives and girlfriend to lap up the Bavarian spirit. 
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      Grünwald is home to 11,000 people and among them are a number of former and current Bayern players and their glamorous other halves.
      Among the current squad living there are Alphonso Davies, Matthijs de Ligt, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Benjamin Pavard and Leroy Sane.
      And Harry’s wife could very easily find herself a new group of WAG pals including Anika Bissel, 22, who is a professional handball player.
      She’s the partner of Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Peter Neuer and could bond with personal trainer Kate through their love of sports.
      There’s also Leroy Sane’s wife Candice Brook, a US model, TV personality and singer, and Mathea Fischer, the partner of Leon Goretzka.
      Lisa Muller is among the many WAGs Kate could cosy-up toCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      Grünwald’s Bel Hair and Spa is reportedly loved by WAGsCredit: Chris Eades
      Harry could soon settle in thanks to a nearby exclusive golf clubCredit: Instagram
      Additionally, she could befriend Lisa Muller, who has been married to Thomas for 12 years and loves horses.
      Should Kate fancy a bit of TLC, she will be able to pamper herself at the local Bel Hair and Spa.
      It’s a popular Bayern WAGs spot, where a wash, cut and blow dry costs £50 and a range of beauty treatments start at £300.
      And for Harry, when he’s not training or enjoying the area’s breathtaking walks, there’s also the exclusive Munchener Golf Club.
      £975-per week schools 
      There are plenty of International schools for the Kanes to choose from for their new little one, including the International Preschool Munich, which has fees of up to £975 per week. 
      The Bavarian International School in Munich-Schwabing describes itself as the “school of the future, today”. 
      The website continues: “Top international teachers there make learning fun and joyful for the 250 children from over 30 nations.”
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      There’s also the Munich International School, which would set them back £7,500 a year.
      And should Harry’s children wish to follow in his footsteps by playing football, German legend Lothar Matthaus coaches the youth teams at local club TSV Grünwald. More

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      We live in the shadow of a major UK stadium – our homes are in high demand but we’re never selling up

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      SUPERFANS who live in the shadow of a major stadium say they will never sell despite their homes being in high demand.Properties on Wesley Street, which leads down to Leeds United’s Elland Road ground, are snapped up by loyal supporters as soon as they hit the market.
      Julie Ridings has a mural painted on her wall which is dedicated to Leeds UnitedCredit: NB PRESS LTD
      Dawn Oates, 55, lives right at the bottom of Wesley StreetCredit: NB PRESS LTD
      Properties on Wesley Street are snapped up by fans as soon as they hit the marketCredit: NB PRESS LTD
      There is not a single ‘For Sale’ sign on the road, on which many addresses sport Leeds United badges, and the telephone junction boxes commemorate by-gone players, terrace chants and famous victories.
      Gran Joyce Brown, 85, has been a season ticket holder at Elland Road for 65 years and moved into her red-brick semi when the houses were built in 1963 to be close to her beloved club.
      And her late husband Alan, who died in 1995, has his ashes interned in the Elland Road pitch.
      “Our love of Leeds United was the reason we bought this house,” said Joyce.
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      “I have seen some ups and downs at the club since I watched my first game as a 12-year-old girl.”
      Joyce used to go to Leeds United games with her grandad. “But their situation, now, is upsetting me more than ever.”
      She is not happy with the players who want to leave since relegation.
      “Alan is at the ground behind the goalposts now. We are there together at the home games still,” she said.
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      Joyce can barely remember missing a game at Elland Road, other than the Covid gap, when no spectators were allowed in the ground.
      “I find it hard to think of a home game that I’ve missed. I have missed some, but not many,” she said.
      “It’s awful to say, but I have lived my life around Leeds United.”
      In 1966 Joyce gave birth to her youngest son Simon at home.
      “I was here and gave birth over the Friday and Saturday night to Simon. I wanted to go and watch the game against Arsenal on the Saturday afternoon, but the midwife wouldn’t let me go,” said Joyce.
      “We won 2-1. Me and Alan even cut our honeymoon to Blackpool short so that we could watch a game. This is the best place to live in Leeds.”
      Dawn Oates, 55, lives right at the bottom of Wesley Street and her house sports a Leeds United mural on the gable end facing the ground.
      Dawn was born within yards of the stadium in a back-to-back terrace house, which has now been demolished to make room for one of the club’s car parks.
      She has also worked as the bar supervision of the unofficial club pub The Old Peacock – which stands opposite the ground – for the last 36 years.
      Dawn said: “I have lived in the shadow of the Elland Road stadium for all of my life. I was born here.
      “I’m a season ticket holder. I work, then go and see the match – it’s great.
      “There’s no trouble now. Years ago, there would be away coaches turning up around here, but not now.
      “I’m very proud to live around here. I leave for work and it takes me just five minutes and then I can pop to the game.”
      Next door neighbour Julie Ridings, 62, doesn’t like football, but her husband Tony is a season ticket holder.
      “I’m not a Leeds fan, but my husband is. He’s a season ticket holder,” said Julie.
      “The crowds don’t bother me. We’ve lived here for that long that it is just part and parcel of it.
      “We moved here 39 years ago. It keeps him happy and quiet and so I don’t mind it. I don’t like football, but I like living here.”
      Simon Dyson, 31, has lived on the street since he was three years old and loves it.
      The aluminium fabricator said: “I was near enough born and bred here and I’m a massive Leeds fan – you’ve got to be really.
      “It’s a beautiful view waking up to the sight of the stadium.
      “Supporting Leeds has its ups and down and it is a hard task sometimes, but I’ll never get tired of living here.
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      “There is never any trouble. You can hear the crowd and can tell when they’ve scored when I’m at home. I wouldn’t move.
      “Parking isn’t a problem either because I have my permit. It’s all good.”
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      Premier League star Raul Jimenez’s home broken into while his family were inside with £130k Audi & Range Rover stolen

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE star’s home was broken into while his family were inside with his Audi Q8 and Range Rover stolen.”Professional criminal” Patrick Rafferty and his fellow thieves sneaked into Raul Jimenez’s Tettenhall home while he was there with his young children.
      Thieves sneaked into Raul Jimenez’s Tettenhall home while he was there with his familyCredit: Instagram
      The ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers star was targeted as part of a two-month crime spreeCredit: Getty
      The 35-year-old targeted Wolverhampton Wanderers all-time top Premier League goal scorer as part of his two-month crime spree which saw him swipe cars worth a total of almost £250,000.
      Wolverhampton Crown Court heard how Rafferty was part of a gang of crooks who often disguised themselves before creeping into homes during the early hours of the morning.
      Victims were often asleep when the thieves entered their Wolverhampton and Willenhall homes in order to pinch keys and flee with cars parked on driveways.
      The gang forced entry into the Mexican striker’s home in July last year, stealing two of his cars which were worth a total of £130,000.
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      Other items snatched from the 32-year-old’s home included PlayStation controllers, watches and computers, prosecutor Jonathan Barker said.
      It comes after Jimenez penned a two-year deal with Fulham in July after falling out of favour at Wolves.
      During their crimewave, dad-of-one Rafferty and others entered a property in Tettenhall Wood.
      A Mini Countryman worth £5,800 was stolen while a family with children slept.
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      The victims noticed the cars had been taken when they woke up later that morning.
      Two days later, burglars broke a lock and forced their way into a home in Tettenhall.
      A dad who had been asleep was suddenly woken up by a noise before realising the keys to his Porsche and Mercedes were being taken.
      He courageously attempted to disturb the thieves, which caused a criminal attempting to flee in the Mercedes to lose control and hurtle into a neighbour’s house.
      The thieves then fled the scene on foot. A total of £5,500-worth of damage was caused to the neighbour’s home.
      Gang members targeted a further property that same day while a family with children were inside their home in Willenhall.
      A lock was broken before the thieves snatched keys to a Ford Fiesta worth £4,000 and an £18,000 Seat Leon.
      The next day, the gang broke a lock to get inside a home in Oxley but left empty-handed when they were disturbed.
      A victim living at a property in Wednesfield was woken up when his Ring doorbell made a noise that same day.
      The gang forced entry into Jimenez’ home in July last yearCredit: Instagram
      They stole two of his cars which were worth a total of £130,000Credit: Rex
      He confronted the masked burglars and shouted at them before they said they wanted his car and walked off with nothing.
      Thieves went on to burgle a home in Tettenhall after breaking a lock on a door.
      A family with children were inside when a BMW X3, Peugeot 208 and a Citreon DS3 were swiped from their home.
      Apple AirPods also taken were traced by police, linking accomplice Simon Brookes to the burglary.
      The burglars then forced their way through a dining room window to get into another home, where two Mercedes worth a total of £23,000 were stolen.
      An attempted burglary took place in Willenhall but masked men ran off after the female victim shouted at them.
      A Toyota Avensis worth £1,500 was also taken from a property in Bilston.
      The court heard how Rafferty – of no fixed abode – has 23 convictions for 58 offences including other burglaries and conspiracy to steal.
      Rafferty and Brookes admitted conspiracy to burgle and conspiracy to steal between July 18 and September 16 last year.
      Third-strike burglar Rafferty confirmed he was involved in all 10 incidents.
      Amrisha Parathalingam, defending Rafferty, said he was using drugs at the time of his offending.
      Brookes, 31, pleaded on a basis and claimed he was only involved in the burglary in Tettenhall.
      Simon Worlock, defending Brookes, said the dad-of-four – of Wolverhampton – was just the driver of one of the cars which was stolen and is “not proud of what he has done”.
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      Sentencing, Judge Michael Chambers KC said: “You were both part of a criminal gang which was focused on stealing valuable cars by identifying them on driveways and entering the dwelling house in the early hours of the morning, drilling out the locks, wearing disguises.”
      Rafferty was jailed for 84 months, while Brookes was locked up for 54 months on August 21.
      Other items snatched from the 32-year-old’s home included PlayStation controllersCredit: Instagram More