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ZOE Ball appeared in good spirits on a day out with ex husband Fatboy Slim and their friends after vanishing from her BBC Radio 2 show.

Zoe, the BBC’s highest paid presenter after Gary Lineker, has taken six weeks off the flagship breakfast show.

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Zoe Ball was spotted with a group of friends including ex-husband Fatboy Slim in Brighton on Sunday[/caption]

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Zoe mingled with the group at a beach cafe[/caption]

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Zoe has been off work for the last six weeks[/caption]

The legendary broadcaster, the BBC highest earning female presenter, laughed and joked with the group at a beach cafe in Brighton.

Earlier this months insiders claimed “nobody knows what’s going on” as she failed to return after her summer break.

Zoe, 53, usually takes the reins on the flagship show every weekday morning from 6:30am.

Last week her replacement Scott Mills, who is usually in the drivetime hotseat, addressed his appearance on her show and wished Zoe well.

He said: “If you set your alarm every morning to go off at 6:30am and normally Zoe comes on, please do not freak out. You have not overslept.

“If you’ve just put us on this morning, it’s Scott Mills in for Zoe for the next few weeks. I’m sending you all my love Zo’, as are the team.”

She has remained silent on the reason for her extra time off.

The beloved star had a tough time earlier this year as she revealed her mother had cancer, and passed away in April.

Zoe has not been on the The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show since she briefly returned to hosting on August 8, following a summer break.

A source told MailOnline about the mystery surrounding Zoe’s absence and said: “Nobody knows what has happened but everyone loves Zoe.

“We hope everything is okay. Zoe is so loved at the BBC so to not have her around is really noticeable.”

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MCDONALD’S customers are convinced an iconic menu item is coming back after spotting a glitch on the chain’s app.

Dozens of fast food fans have taken to X and Facebook baffled over images that appear to show the nostalgic burger is set for a return.

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McDonald’s rewards customers have been posting images of the glitch on X[/caption]

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Dozens of customers have posted screenshots of the mystery message[/caption]

Multiple screenshots posted by customers on the platform show “page not found” and “McRib Test Notification” messages on their MyMcDonald’s apps.

Others say “McRib Image Final” and “There is definitely currently no reason for this page to not not exist. Probably.”

One McDonald’s shopper said: “Ummm excuse me McDonald’s, we all saw it. THE MCRIB IS COMING BACK!”

Another posted: “Is the McRib back , McDonald’s app giving off mysterious notification and an even more mysterious webpage.”

A third joked: “McDonald’s just let everyone in the UK know the McRib is coming back with a broken test notification.”

And a fourth added: “McDonald’s thought they could sneak this one by and I wouldn’t notice.

“McRib coming to the UK.”

A spokesperson for The Sun declined to comment when asked if it was indeed bringing back the McRib.

However, they added: “McDonald’s is always looking to innovate with new and exciting menu items, as well as bringing back the fan favourites.

“If you’re keen to be the first to receive more info from McDonald’s stay tuned.”

The McRib was first added to the main UK McDonald’s menu in 1981 but was taken off just four years later.

The burger, which comes with a boneless pork patty covered in barbecue sauce and topped with onions and pickles, has made temporary reappearances since.

However, the 520 calorie burger is only available all-year round in Germany and Luxembourg and last appeared in UK restaurants in November 2017.

The tech-based glitch today comes after McDonald’s system crashed in March, forcing it to close some of its locations.

The issue was reported to be affecting restaurants outside the UK too, including in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

In other McDonald’s news, it shook up its menu earlier this month, adding six items.

The fast food giant even added a never-before-seen Twix Latte to its offering ideal for caffeine lovers.

HOW TO SAVE MONEY AT MACCIE’S

You can end up being charged more solely based on the McDonald’s restaurant you choose.

Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30p cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.

Meanwhile, you can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 by filling in a feedback survey found on any old McDonald’s receipt.

The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey.

You’ll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer.

Make sure you check out all the various apps and platforms if you’re ordering McDonald’s to your home too.

Our research found some can charge up to £1.20 more than others.

Remember, you can find your nearest McDonald’s branch by using the locator tool on its website.

Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk.

Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories

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A REMOTE cottage is up for auction for a bargain price – but it comes with an unusual history.

The three-bedroom semi-detached house will go under the hammer for just £75,000.

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The remote cottage sits on the east coast of Lewis, and goes under the hammer next month[/caption]

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It’s starting price is £75,000 – but there is a lot of work to be done[/caption]

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The auction house has highlighted the living room’s unusual feature[/caption]

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It has three bedrooms, and some beautiful views of the remote island[/caption]

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It’s a big project to take on, but ideal for home-owners who want to move to the highlands[/caption]

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Work on the house provides potential homeowners with the chance to add significant value[/caption]

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It goes on sale at the Radisson Red Hotel on Thursday 10 October[/caption]

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It also has a rather unique history – with the lounge once playing host to a horse[/caption]

The property will go on sale at an auction in October, and the starting bid is just £75,000.

The house, on Broadbay View is said to be a huge renovation project for someone looking for a home in the highlands.

But there’s a rather unusual catch.

The spacious property – which is over two levels – has a lounge, which the auction house suggests was once home to a horse.

The rest of the ground floor is made up of a kitchen, bathroom, and back porch, with the upper level offering three bedrooms.

The garden stretches around three sides of the home, and there is an oil-fired central heating system.

Back – where the cottage resides – is a very small village on the picturesque east coast of Lewis, and is steeped in Scottish Gaelic culture.

There is plenty of opportunities available for outdoor activities, including scenic walking, plenty of cycling routes and places to go fishing.

There are also a wide range of facilities available for residents.

There is a local primary school, post office, shop, and community hall.

For a wider choice, Stornoway is the closest option for home-owners.

However, there is a lot of work to be done on the home, both inside, and out.

This provides a huge opportunity to add significant value to the home over time.

It’s due to go under the hammer at Auction House Scotland’s in-room and live stream action on Thursday 10 October, at 2pm.

It will take place at the Radisson Red Hotel in Glasgow.

Bidders can join in both in-person, and online, and bidding is possible through telephone if buyers are unable to register online, or make the event in-person.

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