IT’S a time of year that marks the descent of the Holy Spirit for those who are religious. But for others, it could lead to confusion over whether the event is a bank holiday in the UK. Here’s the lowdown on when Whitsun 2018 takes place, what Pentecost is all about and whether you’ll get […]
FOR many, breakfast is an essential meal that prepares you for the day – so what could be better than a bottomless brekkie? Here is everything you need to know about Frankie & Benny’s breakfast menu… What is the bottomless breakfast deal about? For a limited time only, the Italian-American restaurant sometimes offers visitors free, […]
A PUB lunch is nothing new but Wetherspoons seem to be cornering the market on the pub brekkie. Breakfast at the chain is proving popular with customers up and down Britain, so here’s the lowdown on how to get the most important meal of the day from your local boozer. What time to do Wetherspoons […]
THE body of UK reality star Joe Tilley has been found at the bottom of a waterfall after he vanished from a tourist hotspot in Colombia. Jungletown’s Joe Tilley was at the centre of a manhunt after he disappeared near the End of the World waterfall in Fin del Mundo, near Mocoa city, last Saturday. Sharing an […]
WOULD you wear your underwear for days without washing it? Not likely. Yet a Danish fashion brand is suggesting we do just that – with new underwear that can be worn on repeat without laundering. The new tech-advanced undies are being sold as “durable, comfortable and odour-killing”. And the firm is so confident about their […]
THERE’S nothing like a long weekend to boost the mood, so when is the next bank holiday in 2018? Whether you are planning a short trip away or just craving an extra lie-in – here is the lowdown on the next extra day off… What is a bank holiday? A bank holiday is a public holiday […]
FOR many of us a morning trip for a McDonald’s breakfast is the perfect treat – and can be key to beating that hangover. But whether it is a cure for the previous night’s activities or just a morning treat, make sure you know the hours you can get a breakfast so you don’t miss […]
IT’S never too early to start planning to make the most of your time off from work. To help your diary fill up with long weekends away we have pulled together all of 2018’s bank holidays in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. When are the bank holiday dates for 2018? Across the UK there are […]
RAMADAN is observed by Muslims around the world as a month of fasting to commemorate “the best of times”. It celebrates the first time the Koran was revealed to Muhammad, according to Islamic belief – but what else do we know about the festival? When is Ramadan 2018? Ramadan in 2018 will begin in the […]
IT is the official proclamation of consent – the Queen’s approval for the marriage between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. But from thistles to golden poppies, the Instrument of Consent is laden with meaning for the upcoming nuptials. The notice was shared yesterday, illuminated on vellum, and including the signature of the Queen in her own […]
STARTING to plan your holiday wardrobe? If you’re anything like us, you’ll want a gorgeous bikini, a bright and bold beach towel and a sassy oversized hat to keep the rays off your head. Who has a holiday booked? And where are you off to? (???? @londoncitycalling) A post shared by Matalan (@shopmatalan) on May […]
WILLIAM CARVALHO could finally be set to leave Sporting Lisbon, with reports in Portugal linking the defensive midfielder to clubs in England, France and Italy. The 26-year-old Portugal international has been at Sporting since 2010 and was also linked to a switch to Manchester United during the summer of 2013. But he has ploughed on […]
A BRITISH dad is suing phone giant Nokia for a £1million after claiming his mobile handset caused his brain tumour. Former salesman Neil Whitfield developed an acoustic neuroma tumour between his ear and his brain, leaving him deaf in one ear. The 60-year-old from Wigan, Greater Manchester is the first Brit to sue a mobile […]
EACH year the UK’s wealthiest people are named in the Sunday Times Rich List, which tells you roughly how much they’re worth. The list for 2018 has been revealed, with businessman Jim Ratcliffe topping the rankings. Here’s the lowdown on the country’s richest folk. When was the Sunday Times Rich List 2018 released? Every year […]
FATHER’S DAY is one of those dates you really don’t want to forget – but it can prove annoyingly hard to keep track of, because the date changes every year. We’ve already celebrated our mums this year with Mothering Sunday, and dad’s special day is Sunday June 17! Here’s all you need to know… When is […]
RANGERS and Aberdeen are once again locked in a fight for second as the Scottish Premiership reaches its final day. But the Gers travel to a Hibernian side who know they can snatch third spot from them – if they pick up an unlikely 6-0 win.
GEMMA Collins is “top choice” to star in Celebrity Apprentice when the show makes a comeback after a decade. BBC bosses are reviving the spin-off version of the Alan Sugar show for a new series in 2019 – and it looks like the Towie star is just what producers are looking for. The show will be […]
CRICKET’s most lucrative, enthralling and glamorous tournament is back for another season of six-hitting action. IPL fever has swept the sub-continent with Indian Premier League teams looking to take their places in the top four as the competition reaches its business end. Here is how you can watch all the action from this year’s competition. […]
IRELAND’s historic first Test cricket match takes place in Malahide just outside Dublin over the weekend. Pakistan are the visitors for the landmark moment in the history of Irish cricket. Here is how you can watch or stream all the action. What TV channel is it on? Sky Sports will show the Test match live […]
THE STAGE invader who ruined Britain’s Eurovision entry last night has been revealed to be a Corbynista activist and conspiracy theorist. Dr ACactivism grabbed the microphone from SuRie as she performed in Lisbon and shouted what appeared to be: “For the Nazis of the UK media, we demand freedom.” The protester, who is now in […]
THE Premier League has reached its final day and Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are still battling it out to decide their final position. Spurs have already finished in the top four while Chelsea look to chase down Liverpool for the final Premier League spot in the competition. But how important is it that Tottenham hold […]
CELTIC host Aberdeen at Parkhead on the final day of the Scottish Premiership season. The Hoops have already secured their seventh consecutive title and face Derek McInnes’ men who are pushing to finish second. A 1-1 draw with Rangers in midweek left all to play for on the final day for the Dons. What time is […]
RANGERS travel to Easter Road to face Hibernian on the final day of the season. The visitors, who are being temporarily managed by Jimmy Nicholl, know they can finish second if they win and Aberdeen fail to beat Celtic. A 1-1 draw with the Dons at Pittodrie in midweek meant it’s all to play for in the […]
DESPITE a stuttering start to the season, Lewis Hamilton arrives in Barcelona as F1 World Championship leader. Hamilton picked up his first win of the season in Azerbaijan after Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas suffered a puncture on the penultimate lap. That came just after the Brit had leapfrogged Sebastian Vettel, capitalising on the German’s botched […]
A LOTTERY ticket has scooped £21 million in last night’s Lotto draw. One person matched all six numbers which dropped from machine Arthur to win a whopping £21,044,592. The winning numbers were: 35, 01, 30, 21, 15, 44 and the bonus number was 05. Andy Carter, of The National Lottery, said: “After two £9 million […]