It's officially summer here in Britain, marked not by the longest day of the year but by the start of another season of ITV's Love Island.
With a total of 3.2million viewers for the last season, it's safe to say it's one of the UK's most popular shows with fans spanning the length and breadth of the country. So if you're going to be tuning in anyway, why not get paid for it?
That's exactly what's on offer from the luxury bedding company Secret Linen Store, which is giving one fan the chance to get paid for the pleasure of watching the drama-filled show.
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The chosen candidate will have to do a few more things too for their £300 salary, namely listening to true crime podcasts, completing a skincare routine, and taking a calming bath or shower.
They'll need to submit a full written report each night, detailing how their routine helped them to relax and get ready for bed (or not), and noting down how well they slept as a result, over the course of a month.
The full list of duties involved as part of the job includes:
Watch the latest episode of Love Island.
Complete a minimum of three step skincare routine and take a calming bath or shower.
Listen to three different podcasts, including true crime, comedy, and news.
Cosy up with a book and a cup of tea.
Use Spotify or YouTube to complete a meditation exercise or yoga class.
At the end of the month, the chosen person will be paid £300 and gifted a Secret Linen Store bedding and nightwear set. It doesn't sound too shabby to us.
Speaking on the role, Molly Freshwater, co-founder of Secret Linen Store, said: “We’d love to give to give someone the opportunity to dedicate time in the evenings to relax, and to take on the important task of finding out the ultimate calming pre-bed routine.”
Applications are open now and will close on 3 July. You can apply here.
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Award-wining Leeds sandwich shop Silver’s Deli to open neighbourhood bakehouse
Silver's Deli is opening up a sister shop, and this time it's about everything baked.
We all know and love Silver's Deli for their stacked subs and breakfast sandwiches that could cure any hangover no matter how severe.
They're so good, that they even bagged the coveted Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award last year.
And rightly so, because Silver's is absolutely class.
And it seems there's just no stopping Silver's, as they've just announced that they'll be opening a sister shop named Silver's Bakehouse serving up everything, yep you guessed it, baked.
It'll also be in Farsley where the original Silver's is, and they're labelling the new venture as 'your neighbourhood bake shop'.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Silver's Deli said: "Well it’s happening. I said no more shops, but it’s kinda necessary, and I just love all things baked.
"There’s waaaaaaaaay too many details to share on this right now, but go give our sister shop @silvers_bakehouse a new follow and hold on tight. This is gonna be fun as fuck."
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Customers can expect a wider range of Silver's goodies that they're unable to whip up in the current space. From soft amaretti biscuits and their famous cookies to sausage rolls and brownies that the team have been working on for 12 months.
We're in no doubt that this venture is going to be absolutely brilliant, and you best believe we'll be first in line to try one of those brownies.
Silver's Bakehouse will be located on Town Street in Farsley and is expected to open this May.
Behind the doors of a former church that has been renovated into a beautiful home in North Yorkshire
Clementine Hall
Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Fell View Chapel dates all the way back to 1846.
Ever wanted to live in an abandoned church? Well, now's your chance.
This former Methodist Church dates all the way back to 1846 and has all the original features to match.
If you can look past the possible ghosts that may be lurking, this one-of-a-kind property can be yours for just £450,000.
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Step through the original church door and you'll be met by a striking open-plan living space with a fully functioning log burner to keep you warm through the winter months, complete with a beautiful contemporary kitchen which has been renovated to the highest spec.
The floating first floor features a glass landing that overlooks the ground floor below, and of course there's stunning stained glass windows throughout the property.
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This architectural conversion has taken five years to complete and there's been no expense spared, the pulpit and pews have even been kept to really keep that churchy vibe.
Here's what the listing says: "Welcome to The Old Methodist Church, originally built in 1846 and beautifully transformed over the past five years into a truly exceptional home.
"This remarkable conversion seamlessly blends contemporary living with the building’s historic charm, creating a residence that is both striking and deeply characterful.
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"Every detail has been tastefully and skilfully executed, carefully preserving original features while introducing modern design and comfort. The stained glass windows, original pulpit and pews remain as stunning focal points — a real marvel and a tribute to the building’s heritage."
Georgina Pellant -
8th June 2022 
