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SHOPPERS have been rushing to get their hands on three new chocolate flavours of a popular coffee drink.

Eagle eyed customers spotted the new flavours on shelves in Morrisons.

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The three items were flagged to coffee enthusiasts on the popular Facebook page Newfoodsuk.

These Nescafe new coffee drink flavours are now available in stores.

Mint chocolate lovers will be delighted to see an Aero Peppermint Mocha flavour in the mix, which can be spotted with green packaging.

Another is a “green triangle” mocha flavour – branded alongside Quality Street.

Vanilla cookie dough latte is also among the new flavours available.

The 250g cans sell at Morrisons for £3.50 each.

They are suitable for vegetarians.

Facebook users were quick to note the new flavours, with some speculating which would be their favourites.

One user commented: “Not sure about this.

“Coffee should be coffee and the only exception is a mocha hut none of these mixed flavours.”

Another said: “I’d love the vanilla one.

“But I don’t like Mocha. Something different to have.”

It is not the only chocolatey treat on Morrisons’ shelves right now.

The retailer is selling a giant Toblerone bar that weighs 4.5kg in time for Father’s Day.

It will be available until Sunday June 15. 

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It comes as Cadbury is launching a new Dairy Milk flavour bar in the UK this month – Dairy Milk Iced Latte.

The new bar combines classic Dairy Milk chocolate with a creamy coffee filling and crunchy biscuit pieces.

Four limited edition bars have also been introduced, with packaging that changes based on the temperature.

The chocolate maker also recently teased the launch of a new Cadbury White Dipped Twirl bar.

Details on the new limited edition flavour are thin, although some smaller online retailers are selling it from 99p.

Lidl shoppers have been going wild for a new Dubai-style pistachio spread landing on shelves.

The Della Sante chocolate cream spread combines the flavours of the insanely popular chocolate but in spreadable form.

The pots cost £4.99 or £3.99 for Lidl Plus members.

LUKE LITTLER has CRASHED OUT of the Nordic Darts Masters!

The teen sensation’s tournament debut came against Swedish newcomer Viktor Tingstrom where he pulled off a 6-3 win

But the roles were reversed for Littler in his quarter-final contest against Nathan Aspinall as he lost 6-3.

Elsewhere, the Iceman Gerwyn Price dumped Premier League winner Luke Humphries out, and Rob Cross dismantled Chris Dobey in their quarter-final encounter.

Stephen Bunting is the first man in the final after eventually beating Nathan Aspinall in what was a thrilling semis tie.

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CONCERN about mass migration is a “terrorist ideology” that requires deradicalisation, official government training documents state.

A course hosted by the anti-extremism programme Prevent lists “cultural nationalism” as a belief that should trigger alarm.

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It includes a view that “Western culture is under threat from mass mig-ration and lack of integration by certain ethnic or cultural groups”.

The news has sparked fury with free speech activists, including Toby Young, head of the Free Speech Union.

In a letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, he writes: “Now that ‘cultural nationalism’ has been classified as a subcategory of extreme right-wing terrorist ideology, even mainstream, right-of-centre beliefs risk being treated as ideologically suspect, despite falling well within the bounds of lawful expression.”

The Home Office said: “Prevent is not about restricting debate or free speech, but preventing those suscept-ible to radicalisation.”

It comes after 1,194 illegal migrants arrived on small boats last Saturday.

The leader of Labour’s Red Wall faction said Sir Keir Starmer should consider reforming ECHR laws blamed for letting an Albanian criminal stay here due to his son not liking chicken nuggets abroad.

Backbencher Jo White said: “We need to be looking at things like ECHR article eight.

“I don’t think anything should be off the table.

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A WOMAN has admitted to fantasising about having sex with other men despite claiming her husband is perfect.

The mum-of-two said she was ‘craving’ sex with a new partner and regularly dreamt about it while having intercourse with her husband.

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The couple has been together for ten years, and while she said the sex life was healthy and regular, she couldn’t help but think of other people.

Asking for advice on Mumsnet, the woman shared: “I have a decent marriage, no complaints in any area.

“I have a good husband and a nice life. We are early 30s with two young children.

“Just lately, I’ve been craving sex with a different man – no man in particular, just not my husband!”

She revealed the pair had gotten together quite young and didn’t experiment much before becoming exclusive.

“I don’t understand why, other than we’ve been together since we were 20 and we both have limited sexual experience before one another (though I have slept with two other guys in my teens),” she explained.

“Maybe I feel like I missed out, I’m not sure.”

She added: “DH has a high sex drive and we have sex most days. He is extremely attentive and knows exactly what I like. He is good in bed.

“But I have to pretend that he’s someone else in order to enjoy it! I’ve been drinking a lot in the evenings to deal with this.”

The woman also said she was unsure as to why she felt this way and if anybody else had similar experiences.

One wrote: “This is a massive, massive concern and I implore you to get help right away. You are on a very slippery slope, and you need professional help to figure out why you need alcohol to cope.”

They added: “You have a husband who loves you and two beautiful children who need their mum to be happy and healthy. You deserve all the happiness in the world, and alcohol can take that all away from you.

“Alcohol is not your friend. Please reach out to whomever you feel you can for support, and please seek professional guidance.”

Another suggested: “Could you bring that fantasy into the bedroom and maybe ask him to role play for you? Or if there’s an accent that really turns you on ask him to whisper to you in that voice? Maybe you could turn this into a nice kink that involves him!”

A third chimed in: “He’s probably doing the same, almost all guys dream of other women they want to have sex with while making love to their wives and pretend they are a different woman.

“It’s harmless if that’s all it is. Pretending you or someone else gives him a thrill and makes sex easier just as it does for you. It’s ok.”

“I think it’s natural to fantasise about sex with other people some of the time but not to the extent of not wanting sex with your DH,” a fourth added.

“You did get together and settle down pretty young so that probably is contributing to how you feel. But he sounds like a great guy.

“There are a lot of s**theads out there. So be careful not to wish him away. If your DCs are very young, your relationship with your DH may seem more about you as parents than anything else.

“You will likely find you start to relate to each other more just as adults once your children are a bit older and not absorbing quite as much of your time.”

NEARLY £4million has been spent under Sir Keir Starmer’s government on chartering five privately owned boats to rescue migrants in the Channel over the last eight months.

Border Force chiefs have used vessels from two private companies to patrol the English Channel and pick up migrants in dinghies making the treacherous journey from France to the UK.

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Aeolian Offshore and CWind provide the boats, which are normally used to carry maintenance and repair crew between offshore wind farms.

Home Office figures show Aeolian has been paid £2,093,800 since July last year and Cwind £1,786,199 in the same period.

A Home Office spokesperson said: “The catamarans leased under these contracts are considered more suitable for the task of rescuing migrants from small boats, than the larger vessels in the Border Force maritime fleet.

“As a result, our fleet of cutters and coastal-patrol vessels are free to concentrate on tackling the wider threats around the UK coast.

“This includes preventing the smuggling of drugs and firearms into our country.”

This week Reform and the Conservatives accused the Government of “blaming the weather” for record numbers of crossings in the 12 months since April 2024.

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: “It is the border- security equivalent of a lazy student claiming ‘the dog ate my homework’.”

The Sun revealed yesterday that immigration was seen as the worst-handled issue under Labour.

A staggering 74 per cent of Brits said the government was doing a bad job, with more than half – 52 per cent – said it’s being handled very badly.

One of the biggest surprises during the Summer Game Fest 2025 wasn’t the Resident Evil: Requiem or Atomic Heart 2. It was observing the revival of a forgotten niche of capture the flag (CTF) shooters through Last Flag. The game seems wacky, fun, and interesting, all the qualities Team Fortress 2 had. What might surprise […]

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LEWIS RICHARDSON secured a debut windaloo weekend.

The Colchester lad turned 28 on Wednesday but could not celebrate with his professional boxing bow slated for last night in Ipswich.

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Instead the southpaw booked a local curry restaurant for 15 loved ones and just had to deliver the goods in the ring.

And the 2024 Olympic bronze winner did the job, beating tough Estonian Dmitri Protkunas 60-54 on points.

The Brit ace had a loud crowd make the 29-minute drive over from his doorstep.

And they cheered his slick southpaw work, rapid fists and the willingness to drop his hands to his waist, in an effort to get the cautious journeyman to engage.

The Essex ace used to sell Pukka Pies at the Portman Road stadium a decade ago, while doing his school exams.

And he returned to his old stomping ground for six one-sided rounds where he showed plenty of his amateur skill and future potential.

Richardson had to bin his birthday plans to make the middleweight limit for this weekend.

The spicy celebrations have been pushed back but the silky southpaw plans to put in a curry order worthy of a Gavin and Stacey special, to make up for the diet.

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“The birthday is postponed for four days,” he revealed to us. “The party is pushed back to Sunday.

“I have a curry house booked in Colchester for 15 of us and my mouth is watering just talking to you about it now.

“I can’t even think about my order now.

“But I can say for sure that I will sound like Smithy with the number of bhunas and naans and rice types I am going to order.”

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DEAR DEIDRE: SEX at a theme park gave me the ride of my life – but now I am pregnant and the father has vanished.

I’m 19 and I work at the site, serving drinks and snacks from a tiny kiosk.

A new supervisor joined our team recently and I immediately clocked that he was gorgeous.

He had to visit my kiosk every day, so I made sure I always looked good, and I went out of my way to be friendly.

It worked — soon we were flirting and texting through our shifts.

One day he asked me to stay late. I thought it was overtime, but instead he took me on a magical walk through the deserted park.

It ended with us climbing into one of the boats on a water ride and undressing each other.

It was the best sex I’d ever had. He was so confident, and I couldn’t get enough of him.

We started having sex two or three times a week at work.

We’d find exciting new places to do it, like inside the ghost train, or in the rollercoaster control booth. I thought we’d developed genuine feelings for each other. I certainly had for him.

Then, one morning I was cooking hot dogs at work, and couldn’t stand the smell. I felt queasy and exhausted. I counted the dates in my head and realised my period was late.

A pregnancy test confirmed the news. I arranged to see my supervisor to tell him, but he didn’t show up.

My manager later announced that he’d unexpectedly quit.

That was three weeks ago. I’ve sent countless messages, but he hasn’t replied.

When I call him, it rings with no answer. I suspect I have been blocked.

I’ve been feeling frantic with worry, and I still haven’t told my parents. I’m so worried. I don’t have a clue what to do.

DEIDRE SAYS: You will be feeling anxious and vulnerable, added to which this man who you’d developed feelings for has disappeared.

I’m sorry but he’s showing you he can’t be relied on, so now is the time to work out what you want to do next.

Please don’t go into denial. It’s vital that you start to consider the implications of becoming responsible for a child on your own.

My Unplanned Pregnancy support pack provides all the information and advice you’ll need to make a decision about what to do next.

Also, find someone to confide in – like your parents, or an older sibling. They will be able to support you.

Having a baby would change the course of the rest of your life, and you’ll need support and resources.

My counsellors will stay in touch.

AM I WRONG TO GIVE UP ON DATING?

DEAR DEIDRE: ALTHOUGH I keep being told I would make a wonderful husband, I couldn’t be less interested in love.

Almost all of my relationships have been unhappy, some even emotionally abusive. So, to my mum’s despair, I have turned my back on dating.

I am a 28-year-old man with a busy job as a builder.

My father was violent, so I made a conscious decision at a young age to channel my energy into sport.

I run every day and compete in ­triathlons.

Unlike the rest of the world, I’m just not interested in relationship “norms”. I find them all very boring. Holidays, boring. Cuddles in bed, boring. Setting up home together, boring.

I haven’t always felt like this. My last girlfriend was a single mum to two daughters, aged four and seven, and I could see myself raising them as my own.

I loved them all very much and I would have given them the world. After about a year together, my girlfriend asked me for money to replace their broken fridge.

I happily gave her £500, but her fridge never got replaced.

Later, I found out she had blown the lot on drugs. That broke my heart.

I’m not interested in dating any more. I am godfather to my best friend’s son, and I’m happy spending my spare time on work and fitness.

The only women in my life these days are my mum, my sister and a few platonic female friends.

Everyone keeps telling me I’ll regret staying single. Do you think I will?

DEIDRE SAYS: It is very possible to live a happy, fulfilling life without romance.

But I’m not sure you truly want to stay single for ever.

Underneath all your words, I suspect you feel very hurt.

You might also be carrying a lot of anger about the way you have been treated, especially by your ­violent father, and your deceitful ex-girlfriend.

It would be completely understandable for you to lose faith in ­dating after a string of abusive partners. But there is always hope that the next person you meet will be ­different.

My support pack How Counselling Can Help explains how you can explore all of this with a counsellor. They can help uncover repressed emotions, and give you tools for spotting new partners’ red flags much sooner.

My Finding The Right Partner For You support pack will also help.

Chucked ex over sex

DEAR DEIDRE: I DUMPED my boyfriend because we never had sex – but I didn’t tell him that was the reason.

I am 62 and he’s 65. We had lots in common, genuinely enjoyed our time together and even told each other that we loved one another.

But the lack of physical intimacy has proved a deal- breaker for me.

We had sex a few times at the start. He struggled to maintain an erection, and didn’t seem motivated to discuss it with his doctor.

Despite my age, I still have a healthy sex drive.

Aside from a few minor niggles, I feel as good as I did in my thirties, and I have the same needs.

Sadly, my boyfriend had neglected several health issues and his libido had suffered. As well as erection problems, he was overweight, pre-diabetic and had sleep apnoea.

The final straw for me was a holiday to Paris. We didn’t have sex at all. In the French capital! The most romantic city on Earth, and we never even got naked.

When we got home, I ended the relationship but didn’t say why.

That was six months ago. I have really missed his company, so last week I messaged him and asked to meet.

He agreed. My plan is to be very blunt with him, tell him the reasons we split up, and see if he is motivated to change.

Do you think there is any hope for us?

DEIDRE SAYS: There might be hope. It is sad that you split up, because in all other aspects you sound compatible.

But if the sexual problems are not sorted out, I can see you becoming resentful again.

Unless your ex is happy to see his doctor, there’s not much you can do. Nagging won’t improve his health.

I know you say you will be blunt and honest, but it is important that you treat him with kindness and respect. It’s always best to be open and honest, especially if you do it with care and consideration.

I am sending you my support pack Great Sex At Any Age.

Read it before you meet your ex. It will give you ideas of techniques you can try together, if he is willing.

THOMAS FRANK’S first big job ended when the club chairman was exposed for criticising him on an online fans’ forum.

Although some Tottenham supporters have a pretty low opinion of supremo Daniel Levy, it’s unlikely he would ever be caught doing the same.

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Levy keeps a low profile and says very little about whether he is backing his manager — until the moment he doesn’t any more.

Which is not quite how Jans Bech Andersen handled things after becoming chairman of Danish club Brondby.

Frank had left his role with the Danish FA coaching the youth teams and working with senior boss Morten Olsen, to take over at the cash-strapped fallen giants in 2013.

But he resigned in March 2016 after just under three years in charge because of what became known as ‘Oscar-gate’.

‘Oscar’ was the name attached to a profile on a leading Brondby fan messageboard which had repeatedly hammered Frank and sporting director Per Rud.

And it turned out that ‘Oscar’ was Bech Andersen, a rich fan who had increased his investment and influence at the club a few months after Frank’s arrival.

Among ‘Oscar’s’ posts were rants criticising Frank for being a coach “who is inexperienced and stubbornly sticks to a system that doesn’t work” and his “inability to integrate new players that he himself has 100 per cent chosen”.

‘Oscar’ said Frank and Rud had made “crazy decisions together due to ignorance and lack of experience”, creating “a headache that needs to be cured as soon as possible”.

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Frank understandably talked of a “breach of trust” in his resignation statement.

Nine months later, in December 2016, he joined Brentford as assistant boss to Dean Smith before taking the head coach role in October 2018.

It would be easy to say the rest is history but Frank did have a sticky start to his reign.

Without the strong backing of Bees owner Matthew Benham and co-director of football Rasmus Ankersen —  a fellow Dane — he might not have survived.

Gambling guru Benham believed Frank was a good bet and has been proved right.­

For all Frank’s incredible success in leading the club from the Championship to the top half of the Premier League, Levy and Spurs fans are entitled to ask how he would cope with the very different challenge at Tottenham?

The 51-year-old has never taken charge of a Champions League match nor won a major trophy, two things which were on former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou’s CV even before he led Spurs to Europa League glory in what turned out to be his final game.

Eddie Howe was similarly inexperienced when he joined Newcastle in November 2021.

Yes, Howe had taken Bournemouth through the divisions all the way to ninth place in the top flight but he had also been relegated in 2020 and never managed in Europe.

Yet Howe proved his doubters wrong — in 2023 he led the Magpies back into the Champions League, before lifting their first major domestic trophy for 70 years with March’s Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool.

Much has been made of Brentford’s use of data from Benham’s gambling business to give them the edge in recruitment.

But it is one thing to identify hidden gems with the potential to become stars — the art is  making them realise that potential.

And Frank has a brilliant record, particularly with forward players.

Ollie Watkins, Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa are  the most high-profile examples of the ability of Frank and his coaches.

Levy will have also seen how players like Christian Norgaard — soon to become a free agent — have quietly become established Prem stars.

Frank has also proved tactically adaptable in a way Big Ange stubbornly refused to be until that backs-to-the-wall performance in the second half of the Europa League final against Manchester United.

Brentford were a free-scoring, attractive side in the Championship.

But after winning the play-off final in 2021, Frank knew he had to compromise a bit.

He made his side defensively sound and difficult to beat, using marginal gains like set-piece excellence to help preserve their top-flight status.

But last season the Bees were among the Prem’s great entertainers.

They were also one of the very few clubs in Europe to have three players with more than ten league goals – Mbeumo, Wissa and Kevin Schade.

If Frank gets the Spurs job, his  personality will be quite a change from Postecoglou’s gruff Aussie charms.

The genial Dane is the most  relatable and likeable Prem boss.
His image of a man who likes to visit his local pub on the Thames is not just for show.

Brentford know what an asset they have, which is why Frank has a £10million release clause.

Every managerial appointment is a gamble but for Levy that could be money well spent.

Bech Andersen remains at Brondby and is still posting on social media — albeit under his own name now.

At least Frank won’t have to cope with Levy doing that if he joins Spurs.

THE sun is shining, the sky is blue – yet for millions of us, this time of year can be pure hell.

Instead of making the most of the warmer weather, we’re inside, battling itchy eyes and runny noses and we just . . .  can’t . . .  stop . . .  sneezing. Hay fever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, affects one in four of us.

It’s a reaction to pollen, which triggers inflammation and increased mucus production – hence the watery eyes, coughing, nasal issues and scratchy throat, mouth and ears.

It can also aggravate lung conditions such as asthma, which affects 7.2million people in the UK, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which affects 1.2million.

Dr Andy Whittamore, clinical lead for charity Asthma + Lung UK, tells Sun Health: “If you are allergic to pollen and come into contact with it in the air, the muscles around the airways tighten and the airways’ linings become swollen and inflamed with a build-up of mucus, making it difficult to breathe.”

So, what can you do if you want to enjoy the summer without feeling like your face or lungs are under attack?

Here are some simple tactics to consider . . . 

PROTECT EYES

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SENSITIVE, irritated eyes need extra protection during hay fever season, says dermatologist Dr Eva Melegh. She suggests:

Ditch mascara: The sticky consistency makes it a trap for pollen.

Wear sunglasses: The larger they are, and the more they wrap around the eyes, the better. Wipe the lenses and frames regularly with a clean cloth to remove any build-up of pollen.

Try the wraparound sunglasses from allergybestbuys.co.uk, price £22.95.

Use a calming gel or mask on the skin around the eyes: Try Hydrosil Dry Eye Gel (£10.95, skinshop.co.uk), which contains soothing plant sterols to calm irritation and can be worn overnight and under make-up.

Or Optase Cooling Eye Mask (£10.99, boots.com) is perfect for ten minutes of quick relief.

Using eye drops to soothe red and itchy eyes: Try A. Vogel Pollinosan Hay Fever Eye Drops (£13.99, avogel.co.uk). They contain chamomile, hyaluronic acid and sterile water.

MUSCLE TRAINING

HAY fever can inflame your airways and make it harder to breathe.

One option, backed by physios and medics, is inspiratory muscle training (IMT) using a resistance-based device such as the POWERbreathe Plus (£59.99, powerbreathe.com).

It’s been described as “dumbbells for your diaphragm”, as it improves the strength of your respiratory muscles.

Studies show that when asthma patients breathe into the device for five minutes a day for at least three weeks, their symptoms improve by 75 per cent and their medication use drops by 79 per cent.

Dr Simon Taggart, consultant chest and general physician at Spire Manchester Hospital, says: “In addition to your usual use of antihistamines and your preventer device, the POWERbreathe helps to strengthen your breathing during pollen season.”

Speak to your GP, as some devices are available on the NHS with a prescription.

THE AIR THAT YOU BREATHE

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TRY to keep your windows closed on days with high levels of pollen and pollution, ventilate your home when cooking or cleaning, and consider getting an air purifier if you live in a badly affected area, says Dr Gareth Patterson, an NHS GP.

Try 4 Speed White Air Purifier (£32, dunelm.com), which creates a cleaner and fresher home environment.

Or, Coway Airmega Mighty (£164.99, en.coway.com) is a portable, quiet air purifier that removes pollen, dust and other allergens.

And MedicAir Pro Mini (£599, medicair.co) is a medical-grade purifier that employs the highest-rated HEPA filter to keep the air free of pollutants, including pollen, pet fur, smoke and mould.

EASE YOUR WHEEZING

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WHEEZING when pollen hits? This clever gadget could help.

The Shaker Medic Plus (£44.99, powerbreathe.com) is a drug-free device said to help clear sticky mucus from your chest — ideal when either hay fever or asthma flares up.

It uses gentle vibrations as you breathe out, shaking loose gunk from your lungs so you can cough it up more easily.

The result? Easier breathing, fewer flare-ups, and less risk of infection.

It’s pocket-sized, easy to use and a smart extra tool when the pollen count soars.

BE PREPARED

MANY of us check the weather forecast before heading out — so try doing the same for pollen levels.

Dr Gareth Patterson says: “If you suffer from hay fever or seasonal asthma, this is triggered by exposure to tree and plant pollen, so always check the daily pollen count and avoid spending time walking, exercising outdoors or gardening when levels are high.”

The Met Office issues nationwide pollen forecasts for the coming five days.

WHAT SUPP?

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EVER tried any anti-hay fever supplements?

The evidence on how effective these are is mixed, but some people swear by them.

Try probiotics. Research suggests that imbalances in gut bacteria can cause inflammation, which may trigger allergies and hay-fever.

A report published in Frontiers In Nutrition found that probiotics may help by modulating the immune system.

Try Wellbio Live Cultures (£16.95, superdrug.com), which contains ten billion gut-friendly cultures.

Vitamin C has antihistamine, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

In a study in the International Journal Of Otorhinolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery, 1g daily alleviated hay fever symptoms. Try Vitamin C 1,000mg, right, (£3.50, from hollandandbarrett.com).

Quercetin is a plant flavonoid found in foods. “It has anti-allergic and antihistamine properties,” says registered sports nutritionist Rob Hobson.

“Research shows that quercetin may help to reduce allergies”.

Try eating apples, berries, cherries, grapes, onions, capers, green tea and leafy green veg.

PUT IT TO BED

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FROM pollen to dust mites, allergens will also lurk in your bedroom.

The average mattress, for example, can harbour up to ten million dust mites, which can wreak havoc on hay-fever sufferers.

Vacuum your home daily, and consider buying anti-allergy bedding.

Try Silentnight Anti-Allergy Duvet, Pillow and Mattress Protector (£11.99, silentnight.co.uk), which is approved by the British Allergy Foundation and filled with specially treated hollowfibre that protects you from pollen, bacteria and dust mites.

Or the AllerGuard Home Starter Pack (from £229.50 at alleguard.co.uk) includes pillow, duvet and mattress protectors made from light, breathable fabric that has been woven tightly enough to create a barrier against allergens.