STACEY Solomon has gone to extreme lengths to get Joe Swash to propose to her. The couple attended the Nailing Mental Health Valentine’s Ball last night where the loved-up spirit of the evening clearly hit Stacey, 28, when she discovered that Joe Swash had a Love Heart sweet with the words, “Say yes” on. She […]
THE Atomic Ant, anyone? Footballers are often given nicknames – in his heyday Diego Maradona earned the moniker El Pibe de Oro which means the golden boy. Even Cristiano Ronaldo’s was cool, often being labelled The Sultan of the Stepover by the press, which sounds more like a band than a term of endearment. But […]
CANADIAN skater Kim Boutin’s has been subjected to vile death threats from online trolls after her short track Bronze medal win. The 23-year-old grabbed third place in the women’s 500-metre final at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Tuesday but her joy was short-lived. By Wednesday the disqualification of local Choi Min-jeong, who had finished second, […]
LENT is upon us and traditionally it is a time to give something up for 40 days. But what should you pick and why do people do it? What should you give up for Lent? Lent was traditionally a time to fast and give up eating certain foods – with participants often having one proper […]
THE teen who unleashed a deadly shooting massacre, killing 17 people on Valentine’s Day, had been kicked out of school months after fighting with his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend. Teachers said spurned Nikolas Cruz, 19, had been stalking a girl after being expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last year, with the teen donning a gas mask and spraying […]
TRAVELLING through time may not be a fantasy explored solely in the world of science fiction as most theoretical physicists agree that it is possible. But while we all know that we can move forward in time (it’s happening right now), most experts agree that it is not possible to move backwards and visit the […]
CRISTIANO RONALDO is one of the most recognised sports stars in the world. The Real Madrid star is also proud father. How many children does Cristiano Ronaldo have? The Portuguese star now has four children. His first son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 7, lives with the Real Madrid striker and grandmother Dolores in Madrid. Cristiano Jr […]
A WOMAN whose husband left her to begin an incestuous relationship with their long-lost daughter has spoken out about her pain and distress, describing it as “the ultimate betrayal”. Alyssa Pladl’s husband Steven began a secret relationship with their teenage daughter Katie, going as far as fathering a child with her. The sordid affair between […]
A WOMAN whose husband left her to begin an incestuous relationship with their long-lost daughter has spoken out about her pain and distress, describing it as “the ultimate betrayal”. Alyssa Pladl’s husband Steven began a secret relationship with their teenage daughter Katie, going as far as fathering a child with her. The sordid affair between […]
CRISTIANO RONALDO’S penalty has got the world of football talking arguably more than his Real Madrid team’s victory against PSG. The Portuguese star helped the Spanish giants to a 3-1 home triumph in their Champions League clash against Neymar, Cavani and co. On the stroke of half-time, Ronaldo stepped up to hammer a spot-kick past […]
IT might feel like you only just packed the kids back to school, but for many children, the first break of 2018 has already arrived. Here is all the info you need to know for the current school year… When is the spring half term? The half term start date varies from school to school. […]
MILLIONS of people all over the world will be observing Lent, a period of the year when we give up some of our favourite things. Many people believe that Easter Sunday marks the end of Lent, but this is incorrect – so when’s the date that you can indulge in your forbidden items once more? What is […]
ALMOST half of Brits are missing out on immediate car tax refunds by not using the online DVLA service – and risking fines for cars they no longer own. More than five million drivers received cash back on their tax last year when they sold their cars totalling over £360million. But the DVLA said 60 […]
GAMERS are in for a Valentine’s Day gift like no other with a brand new update for Fortnite. Epic Games released the latest patch for Battle Royale and Save the World – including a new crossbow, bug fixes, skins and a Valentine’s-themed quest. When does the Fortnite Valentine’s event start? The Fortnite Battle Royale update […]
CHINESE New Year is nearly here and is a period of feasting, colourful decorations and numerous traditions. But what activities take place at this time of celebration and what is Tomb-Sweeping Day all about? What are the Chinese New Year traditions? This year, Chinese New Year begins on Friday, February 16, but unlike our New Year celebrations, the […]
FEBRUARY 16 marks the beginning of Chinese New Year celebrations for 2018. But how do you wish someone “happy new year” in Chinese are are there other greetings? How to say happy new year in Chinese and are there other greetings? To say “Happy Chinese New Year” in Mandarin: xin nian (new year) kuai le […]
POLICE have found the mummified remains of a lonely pensioner who died embracing a home-made sex doll. The 66-year-old was discovered in St Petersburg, Russia, after neighbours complained of a nasty smell in their apartment block. The grandfather – named only Valery M – had not been seen for several months, they said. When police […]
LENT is underway, and while many of us have gorged on our pre-Lent pancakes and sweet fillings, the start of Lent can be a marker for much more. You may be thinking about giving up treats like chocolate, booze or sweets – but did you know there’s also a Lent Challenge? What is the Lent […]
JAMIE O’Hara has seemingly reconciled with girlfriend Elizabeth-Jayne Tierney, as the pair share pictures of them celebrating Valentine’s Day at the same restaurant. They had split in December, just three months after they announced their engagement. Footballer Jamie and lingerie model Elizabeth both kept their social media followers updated as they shared pictures from their […]
PARIS Hilton has stripped off to some seriously sexy outfits for her new music video for I Need You. In the video, directed by her fiancé Chris Zylka, Paris can be seen writhing around in various states of undress. The sexy shoot, starts with her emerging from a cake before doing her best Marilyn Monroe […]
A RARE black moon is set to return to our skies. The astrological phenomenon takes place when there are two new moons in a month – or no new moon in February. Here’s all the info on the bizarre lunar event. What is a black moon and when does it occur? The term black moon […]
IT’S easy to remember as it comes the day after Pancake Day. But Lent has far bigger significance for Christians than simply following on from a day of crepes with lemon and sugar – here’s what we know. What is Lent in Christianity? It is a religious observance in the liturgical calendar that starts on […]
BACON butties in Roy’s Rolls and Weatherfield living are a thing of the past for Ryan Thomas. The hunky Manchester performer has switched soaps and joined the cast of long-running Aussie soap Neighbours – here’s the lowdown on him… Who is Ryan Thomas? Ryan Thomas is a 33-year-old actor, born on June 10, 1984. He’s […]
MANY OF us will feel like we know what OCD is, and some of us may even make jokey comments about being “a little OCD” from time to time – but in reality the condition is a serious issue for those who suffer with it. Here is everything you need to know about the mental […]
THE six-week wait for Universal Credit has been slashed to five weeks after concerns it’s was driving people into poverty. The Department for Work and Pensions reckon the changes will benefit households by around £160. Struggling families can apply for the benefit to help cover bills but the scheme has been slammed by campaigners for making […]