The Seattle Mariners are getting closer to welcoming back a major piece of their rotation. Logan Gilbert, sidelined since late April with a right elbow flexor strain, will make at least one more rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma before rejoining the big-league club, manager Dan Wilson confirmed Friday. Gilbert is scheduled to pitch Tuesday at […]
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Fisk University, home to the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program, has announced plans to discontinue the program in 2026. The news comes after an email was sent to students on Friday afternoon and confirmed by former Fisk University gymnast Naimah Muhammad. The decision to discontinue the program stems from challenges in aligning it with the athletics […]
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I’VE tested my fair share of portable chargers, and this one ticks all the right boxes.
The Aobbow MagSafe Power Bank is on sale right now, down 81% from £139.99 to just £26.99, and it has everything you need.
Aobbow MagSafe Power Bank, £139.99 £26.99
Amazon’s no stranger to solid tech deals, but this one feels like it’s punching well above its price tag.
For under thirty quid, you’re getting a 10,000mAh portable charger that’s slim, travel-friendly, and loaded with features.
It supports wireless charging and comes with two built-in cables, one Type-C and one Lightning, as well as two additional ports.
That’s a rare combo, and a design you usually only see in premium models that cost two or three times as much.
Now, let’s be honest, £139.99 may have been stretching it a bit.
But £26.99 is a real bargain for what you’re getting here, and it’s the kind of deal I wouldn’t think twice about if you need a reliable power bank.
I’ve tested plenty of chargers in search of the best power banks out there, and this one hits that sweet spot between practicality and price.
It’s compact, lightweight, and genuinely useful for everyday life, whether that’s commuting, travelling, or just for a quick top-up on the go.
And I’m not the only one who thinks so.
The reviews on Amazon are overwhelmingly positive, with a near-perfect 4.9-star average and hundreds of buyers singing its praises.
I haven’t had this one in my hand yet, but in my opinion, it has everything I’d want in a portable charger.
It’s designed with iPhones in mind, supporting wireless charging from the 12 series all the way up to the latest iPhone 16 models.
It even sticks to MagSafe-compatible cases, so it stays put while it charges.
If you’re not clear on the mechanics of wireless charging, our tech experts have a straightforward guide on how iPhone wireless charging works.
But the Aobbow is far from limited to Apple gear, it supports wireless charging for Android phones, tablets, and other USB-C devices.
The built-in display shows you exactly how much charge is left, which is a small touch that makes a big difference.
And when you make full use of it, you can juice up to five devices at once, so it’s great for family trips or group travel.
People who’ve bought it seem genuinely impressed.
One reviewer called it a “stylish powerhouse,” adding, “It gave my iPhone 15 about 50% juice in just 30 minutes.
“The 10,000mAh capacity easily delivers 1.5–2 full charges depending on your model.”
Another praised its convenience, saying, “It snaps right onto my phone and charges fast with the 20W.
“The built-in cables are a great bonus, and it’s compact enough to carry daily. Great design, fast charging, and no hassle.”
If you’re after a reliable, well-equipped power bank that won’t cost a fortune, this one’s worth grabbing while it’s around.
Aobbow MagSafe Power Bank, £139.99 £26.99
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WHAT could you do with a square meter in your outside space?
Turns out – quite a lot – says Gardeners’ World presenter Nick Bailey – who’s spearheading new campaign Make a Metre Matter.
He wants to get Sun Gardening readers involved too – supporting wildlife and sustainability – and making the planet a better place.
“There’s 20 million gardens in Britain. If 20 million people just dedicated one metre, that’s quite a lot of metres isn’t it?,” he told me.
“There are loads of ways you can make a meaningful difference, including growing plants for pollinators, growing veg to cut down on food miles and creating a compost heap.”
Nick’s created a Headline Show Garden for BBC Gardeners’ World Live later this month – with lots of Make a Metre Matter ideas to take home.
He added: “You can grow nine lettuces in that space. You could grow four compact courgettes and supply your family with more courgettes than you could eat for the summer.”
Currently Asda are selling courgette seeds for £2 – and you can get them in the ground now.
“You could choose to put acid compost in there and put four blueberries in there ” he said.
“Within your first harvest you’ve made your money back.”
“Equally you could just sow some British native wildflowers, which could be as cheap as £2 to £3 for a packet.
“It will give you a brilliant long run of colour from May through to October, with lots of interest for pollinators.
“You could also create a square metre pond. In the first month you’ll have about 10 species in the pond.
“A year down the line you’ll have 20 plus species and it just goes up and up and up.
“Insect and bees will come and feed from there, you’ll support birds, you’re supporting the aquatic life itself.
“It doesn’t have to be a big space to make a big impact.”
If you’re inspired to make a difference – you can register your meter to be entered into a Gardeners World prize draw to win a £1k voucher to spend at Crocus or two runner up Crocus prizes of £500.
Visit www.Gardenersworld.com for more information. Gardeners World Live takes place at Birmingham NEC from June 12 – 15.
Top tips, news and a great competition to win a £100 Westland plant feed bundle.
TOP TIP Salvias are coming into their prime right now – especially the Mexican hardy shrubby ones like Hot Lips, Limelight and Amistad.
To ensure you get the best blooms all summer, we’ve got some top tips from expert William Dyson, from Great Comp Garden in Kent
Great Comp’s summer garden show is on August 9 and 10.
NEWS! The Beardy Gardener – an award-winning garden designer, broadcaster and mental health advocate, is hosting his first ever Garden Gathering on June 21 at the Longstock Park Nursery on the Leckford Estate, near Andover.
The event supports Andover Mind’s ‘Garden for Mind’ initiative, a therapeutic green space dedicated to enhancing mental health and wellbeing.
The Garden Gathering promises a vibrant day filled with expert-led workshops, live demonstrations, plant sales, and family-friendly activities. For more info visit www.beardygardener.com/garden-gathering
NEWS! The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens across the UK while raising money for nursing and health charities. Visit the website to find a garden near you open this week.
WIN! Thanks to Westland – we’re giving away two amazing plant feed bundles worth over £100 each. Each one contains Boost Boost All Purpose Granules, plant feed, Big Tom, Rose feed, bug gard and others. To enter visit www.thesun.co.uk/WESTLANDBOOST or write to Sun Westland Boost competition, PO Box 3190, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GP. Include your name, age, email or phone. UK residents 18+ only. Entries close 11.59pm. June 28, 2025. T&Cs apply.
JOB OF THE WEEK You can move a lot of houseplants outside now to make space or give them a bit of a boost with natural light. Water hanging baskets daily, start deadheading roses.
TOP TIP – if you, like me, are struggling with blackfly right now – make a spray of washing up liquid (Ecover is best) and water – and give them a good soaking.
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