THIS is the horrifying moment a woman was left missing her front teeth in a bloody smash while attempting the famous lift from “Dirty Dancing”.

Flo Bragg, 27, was holidaying with her boyfriend when she decided to try the famous lift from the 1987 smash, made famous by Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.

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Flo Bragg being lifted by her partner during the dance move[/caption]

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She then topples face first into the shallow pool[/caption]

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Flo then pops up clutching her face after the smash[/caption]

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The pair were “bored” when she decided to pass the time by recreating the famous lift with her partner, 40, while on holiday in Provence, France.

But it all went wrong when she flew face-first into a wall – knocking out her two front teeth, and breaking her nose in the process.

Now, she’s trying to raise money for her dental treatment – including x-rays and a double root canal – which will set her back £270.

Flo, a sales executive from Exeter, said: “We were just bored one day – we decided to attempt it a couple of times.

“I guess we thought it would be funny if we just nailed it. But I went face-first into a wall on my second attempt.

“My boyfriend had knocked out my two front teeth, and broke my nose.”

Video filmed by the couple shows them enjoying the sunshine in the pool before trying out the famous dance move.

She leaps up into his arms and his propelled above his head just like Jennifer in the smash hit movie.

But she then topples over his head into the pool with a large splash.

Plunging face first she quickly surfaces with her hand clutched around her teeth having smashed into the pool.

She can be heard shouting “ow, ow” as he rushes to help.

Flo’s partner drove her to hospital after the accident on September 19, 2024 where she had her teeth temporarily glued back in.

But she was unable to enjoy the rest of the hols being unable to eat “regular” food.

And she had to keep her face out of the sun due to her injuries.

She needs to raise the cash to help cover her French medical bills after her return to the UK.

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Heartthrob Patrick Swayze holds actress Jennifer Grey above his head in the hit 1987 film Dirty Dancing[/caption]

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Flo is now raising money to help pay her medical bills[/caption]

TINSEL in supermarkets, twinkling lights on the high street – yep, the countdown to Christmas is officially on. 

With just three months to go until Santa’s in town, Brits are scrambling for cash to deck the halls with great deals.

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Looking to make some serious savings before the festive craze? Money whizz Francesca Henry has revealed how[/caption]

But it’s no mean feat, says financial whizz Francesca Henry, aka The Money Fox. 

“I absolutely love Christmas, but I don’t love the pressure we feel around the holidays – all those photos of presents under trees on social media. 

“According to research by MoneySuperMarket, the average cost of Christmas rose to £1,811.70 per household last year – that’s more than 80% of the average monthly income.

“I know many mums who’ve got into debt because of Christmas but with a few easy hacks, you can have a stress-free festive season.”

Here, Francesca shares her top ten tips to save £2.4k for Christmas.

Look down a shelf at supermarkets 

Taste tests prove shoppers can’t tell the difference between top brands and budget food items – so why waste your money? 

Lower your gaze during the big shop. Take Tesco for example. Swap Heinz beans (£1.40) for Stockwell beans (29p), Kellogg’s corn flakes (£3.20) for value corn flakes (79p) and Innocent fresh orange juice (£3) for Grower’s Harvest (79p) and you’ve already saved over a fiver. 

If you start buying foods from the lower shelves – where cheaper brands are normally placed – now, you’ll save about £25 a week up until Christmas. 

Total saved = £300 (three months of weekly shops)

Sell unwanted gifts 

Research claims that the average household has over £1,500 worth of unwanted items.

So, now’s the time to turf out the cupboards and sell any unused gifts from last year.

Think sealed perfumes, labelled clothing, clean toys and games. 

You may think that no one wants your items, but 63 per cent of us have bought second hand in the past year. 

Things like baby toys, winter clothing and electronics sell best. If you sell 10 unused gifts for £10 you’ve made a quick £100.

Total saved = £100

Start spending in cash

It’s hard to keep track of spending when we’re tapping card machines all day.

Seeing your money slide into a till makes you more conscious of spending it, so it’s time to go card-free where you can. 

Set a spending budget at the start of each month and take the figure out of your bank in cash. 

If you’ve got any spare change at the end of the month, pop it in a money box until December. 

This will vary wildly between households as nobody has the same situation or salary.

But after bills an average income household could take out around £700 and could have £200-£300 left over for saving.

Total saved = £200

Lessen your lunch spend

With the average supermarket meal deal around £5 these days, buying lunch at the office is an expense we can’t spare.

Start making your own pack up now.

Why not take leftovers from last night’s dinner? You can pad out dishes on the cheap with bulky tummy-filling foods like lentils, chickpeas and eggs. 

If you think a Tesco meal deal is £4, taking leftovers every day could save you £20 a week, £100 a month and £300 before Christmas.

Total saved = £300

Swap takeaway for fakeaway 

Everyone loves a cheeky Saturday night takeaway, but your favourite pizza, Chinese or Indian can set a family of four back up to £50 a week. 

It’s so tempting to have a lazy dinner, but if you get the kids involved and make your own fakeaway, your savings pot will thank you. 

Total saved = £500 by first week of December

Cancel the morning coffee

Much like a lunchtime meal deal, that coffee shop latte will set you back a fiver a day.

But bring your own flask to work, or make use of the office coffee machine, and you’ve saved £25 a week – that’s £100 per month. 

Total saving = £225 by first week of December

Get free TV

In the lead up to Christmas there’s plenty of good films to watch on Freeview.

If you’ve got the latest streaming services like Disney Plus (£7.99 a month), Netflix (£10.99), Sky (£19), Apple TV (£8.99) and Amazon Prime (£8.99), cancelling them will add over £50 to your festive fund.

Total saving = £168 (totalled three months of the above services)

Make at-home fun at weekends

While we’re thrilled the kids are back at school, those summer holidays rinsed us dry.

Instead of paying out £40 for cinema tickets (£10 per head) and theme parks (about £30 per head) each weekend, take advantage of at-home fun. 

Keep tabs on library craft clubs – they’re usually free or a small fee of a few pounds – take adventurous kids on woodland walks and crack out the painting supplies on rainy days. 

Total saving = £600, based on three months, saving £50 per weekend

Cut down on Xmas cards 

As of April this year, a first-class stamp for a standard letter in the UK costs a whopping £1.35.

Now, imagine posting 30 Christmas cards to family and friends.

That’s £40 down the drain. Why not go paperless and email your Christmas wishes, instead? 

Total saving = £40

Sign up to a supermarket savings scheme 

Every little helps when it comes to Christmas spending, so take advantage of supermarket saving schemes.

Popular stores like Tesco, Asda, Iceland and Morrisons have their own Christmas clubs, allowing you to pay in money and reap rewards.

The more you save, the more vouchers you’ll earn – you could save up to £25 off that festive mega shop.

Total saving = up to £25

A MAJOR supermarket has pulled pesto pots off shelves after salmonella was found in the products – with customers warned not to eat them.

Salmonella is a group of bacteria that causes food poisoning, so eating anything contaminated with bug can leave people with nasty symptoms like diarrhoea and stomach cramps.

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Waitrose is recalling pesto pots over fears their contain salmonella bacteria[/caption]

Young children and people over the age of 65 are at greater risk of becoming severely ill with with food poisoning caused by salmonella.

A recall alert issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said Waitrose was recalling No1 Pesto alla Genovese because salmonella has been found in the products .

Products with a ‘use by’ date of September 26 are affected.

The major supermarket chain warned consumers who’ve bought the pasta sauce pots not to eat their contents, or risk getting food poisoning.

“Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps,” the FSA warned.

Instead, Waitrose advised customers to package the items up and return them to their local Waitrose and Partners branch for a full refund.

“We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused,” the chain said in a point of sale notice to customers.

It comes shortly after five people were left in critical condition in a Paris hospital after eating pesto suspected to be contaminated with botulism.

They had all eaten wild garlic pesto from O’Ptits Oignons, a French artisanal brand.

The incident left French authorities racing to racing to locate 600 pots of the posh sauce before anyone else ate it.

Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through faeces.

In most cases, people become infected with the nasty bug through consuming contaminated water or food, according to the FSA.

Salmonella bacteria tend to be found in:

• Raw meat
• Under-cooked poultry, such as chicken or turkey
• Eggs
• Unpasteurised milk

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Waitrose recalled its No1 Pesto alla Genovese[/caption]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says symptoms of salmonella food poisoning usually begin six hours to six days after consuming contaminated food.

They tend to last between four to seven days.

Most people will recover within that time period, with the help of rest and plenty of fluids to replenish those lost in trips to the loo.

But some people can get severely ill and may require antibiotics to stop their symptoms.

The CDC warns that those most risk of salmonella and developing a severe illness include:

• Children under 5 years old – they are the most likely to get a salmonella infection
• Babies younger than 12 months – they are more likely to get a salmonella infection
• Infants, adults aged 65 and older, and people with a weakened immune system are the most likely to have severe infections
• People taking certain medicines (for example, stomach acid reducers) are at increased risk of infection

Last week, the FSA urgently announced a mass recall of more than 50 foods they believed could be contaminated with peanuts not listed on the label.

Sold under several different brand names and across a range of stores, all the recalled dips, sandwiches and salads contain mustard powder, which may have traces of peanuts.

The FSA later issued a wider allergy alert urging Brits Brits with peanut allergies to avoid all mustard-containing products while they determined the source of the contamination.

RAPHAEL VARANE has already confirmed his new job after retiring from football at the age of just 31.

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United centre-back announced on Wednesday he was hanging up his boots just two months after joining Serie A side Como on a free transfer.

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He suffered an injury after making his debut for the Italian club and swiftly decided to call it a day.

And in his emotional retirement statement he revealed he will remain at Como in a yet unspecified position.

He said: “And so, a new life begins off the pitch.

“I will remain with Como. Just without using my boots and shin pads. Something I am looking forward to sharing more about soon.”

Varane could become a part of Como’s coaching staff – which is led by manager Cesc Fabregas following his appointment in the summer.

Last season, the club were promoted for the third time in five years as they reached the top flight after more than two decades away.

They picked up their first win of the campaign in a 3-2 victory away at Atalanta on Tuesday.

And Varane’s experience could be a valuable asset to Fabregas’ side.

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He made 360 appearances for Real Madrid during his 10-year spell with the Spanish giants, winning three LaLiga titles and four Champions Leagues.

Varane joined Man Utd for £42million in 2021 as a World Cup winner having triumphed with France in 2018.

The defender, who earned 93 caps for his country, played 95 games for the Red Devils, winning the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.

His full retirement statement read: “They say all good things must come to an end.

“In my career I have taken on many challenges, rose to occasion after occasion, almost all of it was supposed to be impossible. Incredible emotions, special moments and memories that will last a lifetime.

“Reflecting on these moments, it is with immense pride and a feeling of fulfilment that I am announcing my retirement from the game that we all love.

“I hold myself to the highest standard, I want to go out strong, not just holding on to the game. It takes a big dose of courage to listen to your heart and your instinct.

“Desire and needs are two different things. I have fallen and risen a thousand times, and this time, it’s the moment to stop and hang my boots up with my final game winning a trophy at Wembley.

“I have loved fighting for myself, my clubs, my country, my teammates and the supporters of every team I have played for. From Lens to Madrid to Manchester, and playing for our national team. I have defended every badge with everything I have, and loved every minute of the journey.

“The game at the highest level is a thrilling experience. It tests every level of your body and your mind. The emotions we experience you cannot find anywhere else. As athletes, we are never satisfied, never accepting of success. It is our nature and what fuels us.

“I have no regrets, I wouldn’t change a thing. I have won more than I could have even dreamed of, but beyond the accolades and trophies, I am proud that no matter what, I have stuck to my principles of being sincere and have tried to leave everywhere better than I found it. I hope I have made you all proud.

“And so, a new life begins off the pitch. I will remain with Como. Just without using my boots and shin pads. Something I am looking forward to sharing more about soon.

“And so, a new life begins off the pitch. I will remain with Como. Just without using my boots and shin pads. Something I am looking forward to sharing more about soon.

“Thank you, football. With love, Rapha.”

ARSENAL fans had it in their head that they would be welcoming Leicester to the Emirates without Leandro Trossard – but that is not the case!

The Gunners forward was controversially sent off after picking up two yellow cards in a frenetic clash against Manchester City last weekend.

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Leandro Trossard was sent off in the crunch clash against Man City[/caption]

And in normal procedures, Trossard would be suspended for the next Premier League match.

However, the Belgian is part of the squad for Arsenal‘s home fixture due to a little loophole.

SunSport can explain what that is below.

Why is Leandro Trossard not suspended against Leicester?

Leandro Trossard is eligible to play for Arsenal against Leicester as he would have already served his suspension for the Gunners’ midweek Carabao Cup clash against Bolton.

Rules state that suspensions from a two-yellow card dismissal can be carried into the next match across all domestic competitions.

Trossard became the second Arsenal player to see red in the past three games – the other being Declan Rice against Brighton.

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Declan Rice was sent off for a similar incident just weeks before[/caption]

Why did Leandro Trossard get a red card?

The Belgian was initially booked for a tug on Manchester City star Savinho‘s shirt.

And then Trossard was sent for an early bath after barging Bernardo Silva in the back before delaying the restart by kicking the ball away.

Arsenal were forced to play the entire second half with a man less and finally conceded a dramatic late equaliser in stoppage time.

John Stones bundled the ball over the line in the 98th minute to rescue a point for the champions.

What has been said?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was furious with the decision that saw Trossard receive a red card.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Arteta said: “We were more efficient and went 2-1 up and then there were two incidents, very similar, one in particular, but had a very different outcome which then forces you to have a game which nobody wants to watch.

“I think it’s very clear. Very obvious. Hopefully what 100 per cent of what people thinks.

“It’s not my job to come here and judge what happened. My job is to survive in the most difficult environment you can throw in football for 55 minutes.

“And try to get things done to survive. That’s my job, the rest is not my job.

“It’s already the second time it has happened in five games, which is really, really worrying if we want to see the best Premier League.”

Arteta added: “Anyone that has played football or any sport [can see] it’s less than a second. Less than a second. The previous one [Doku] is more than a second. That’s it, simple.”

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