SHAYNE Ward rose to fame on The X Factor but later became a household name when he took on the role of Aidan Connor on Coronation Street. Here’s everything you need to know about the actor and his tragic exit from the soap… Who is Shayne Ward? What’s his background? Shayne is a 33-year-old performer […]
CORONATION Street was rocked by a suicide on the Cobbles this week. But what happened and why did Aidan Connor kill himself? Here’s what we know… When was Aidan Connor’s suicide in Coronation Street? Why did he take his life? Coronation Street has highlighted the important issue of male suicide after Aidan Connor (played by […]
ACTOR Danny Dyer was an EastEnders’ firm favourite from the moment he arrived in Albert Square. Now, the 40-year-old actor has revealed he’s leaving the soap for a second time – only this time to appear in a high-brow West End play. Here’s the lowdown. Why did Danny Dyer take a break from EastEnders in […]
WHEN Mel Owen made her long-awaited return to Albert Square, she wasn’t alone. Not too far behind was her teenage son Hunter, and he’s turning out to be a lot like his father Steve… Who is Hunter Owen? Tamzin Outhwaite was last seen escaping Walford for Portugal sixteen years ago, carrying Steve Owen’s child. That […]
RICHARD Blackwood is a familiar face in soap land, thanks to playing EastEnders baddie Vincent Hubbard. Vincent left Walford in dramatic fashion. Here is the FULL lowdown… Who is Richard Blackwood? What is his background? Richard, 45, was born May 15, 1972 and is a British comedian, actor and rapper from London. In 1998 he […]
ITALIAN referee Paolo Valeri has been appointed as a VAR official for this summer’s World Cup in Russia. In March it was announced that the Video Assistant Referee would be used during games, and 13 video officials have now been dispatched to the tournament. Has he officiated at the World Cup before? This will be […]
DONALD Trump is set to join Kim Jong-un tomorrow for the first ever face-to-face meeting between sitting American and North Korean leaders. The pair will meet in a swanky hotel in Singapore to discuss Kim’s controversial nuclear weapons programme. Trump has said of the historic summit: “We will both try to make it a very […]
VINCENT Hubbard recently waved goodbye to Albert Square. But what do we know about this EastEnders character? And how did he leave the show? Here’s the lowdown… Who is Vincent Hubbard? And who plays him? Vincent was a regular on Albert Square since 2015. He is described on the BBC website as “a smooth operator, […]
TV presenter Sarah Cawood is mum-or-two and an avid Love Island fan. But there’s one aspect of the show that has left her fuming. Week one of Love Island is done and we are all hooked – it’s fun, completely addictive and full of girls with incredible figures. I was watching on Friday and just […]
IT’S a simple that tells you if you’re a healthy weight or obese…but it doesn’t always work. Your body mass index (BMI) is a formula that takes into account your height and weight to determine how healthy your body weight is. But there’s one problem, it doesn’t take into account muscle mass. Since muscle weighs […]
SOCCER Aid was back with a bang last night – and the star-packed charity clash didn’t disappoint. Robbie Williams once again enlisted the help of some serious A-listers to play for the match at Old Trafford. Who won Soccer Aid 2018? After a thrilling 3-3 draw at the end of 90 minutes, England finally beat the […]
ITV will broadcast the opening World Cup match between Russia and Saudi Arabia. But England’s first game against Tunisia will be shown live on BBC. The Three Lions’ match against Panama will also be live on BBC while ITV will show what could be the group decider against Belgium. As always, the World Cup final […]
DAVID DE GEA has demanded a public apology from Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez over his comments in the wake of an unfounded sex abuse scandal. The Manchester United stopper refused to applaud the politician alongside his international team-mates in a move branded as “revenge” by section of the Spanish media. De Gea, 27, was linked to […]
ENGLAND played a behind-closed-doors practice match as they prepare to fly out to Russia for their World Cup adventure. The game was played at St George’s Park yesterday and involved all 23 members of the squad, plus stand-by midfielder Jake Livermore. Premier League ref Anthony Taylor was in charge as Southgate mixed up two teams […]
THERE’S going to be some changes in EastEnders as several characters depart the square. Here is everything you need to know about who’s leaving Walford in 2018… Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood) Vincent Hubbard made his EastEnders debut in 2015 as a police informant. In March 2018 it was announced that he would leave the soap. […]
THE World Cup is almost here but the international football frenzy begins well before that. Before the EFL play-offs have even finished, the 32 World Cup nations will be preparing for the tournament with a host of friendlies before the big kick-off on June 14. Here is the full list. World Cup warm-up friendlies Monday, […]
KIM Fox-Hubbard could be in for a shock in Eastenders when she suspects that she’s pregnant. But her husband Vincent is still missing and she’s been trying to move on – here’s everything you need to know… Is Kim Fox-Hubbard pregnant on Eastenders? Kim Fox-Hubbard (Tameka Empson) could be pregnant with her awol husband’s baby. […]
EXCITEMENT is building with the 2018 World Cup less than a week away. All the squads have been announced ahead of the big kick-off on Thursday, June 14. Which countries are playing in the World Cup and when are their squads released? Thirty-two countries have qualified and will enter the group stage, from holders Germany […]
A MAN has died after being trapped by farming machinery, reports claim. Emergency crews were scrambled to County Fermanagh today but it is understood the man was declared dead at the scene. The Health and Safety Executive has now been informed, police confirmed. The man, who is aged in his 40s, died in the incident involving […]
RAILWAY workers on the Northern Rail franchise are staging strike action in the ongoing row over driver-only operated trains. As Northern insists its trying to “modernise” its services, it is not clear how long the dispute will last. Here’s what we know… When is the Northern Rail June 2018 strike? Northern Rail have confirmed RMT trade […]
THE World Cup is almost here. And we know ALL of the fixtures for the big tournament in Russia this summer. World Cup 2018 match schedule (all times UK) Fixtures for the 2018 World Cup finals to be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15 (time BST) GROUP STAGE Thursday, June 14 (4pm): […]
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews have tied the knot at the reality star’s family estate in Scotland. The pregnant 32-year-old model said “I do” at the 10,000 acre Glen Affric estate in Cannich surrounded by friends and family. According to reports Spencer’s brother James was his best man, while James’ brother-in-law James Middleton gave a […]
THE BBC Proms are an annual celebration of the best classical music artists around Britain. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2018 event including venues and how to get tickets… When are the BBC proms 2018? How can I get tickets? The BBC proms 2018 will take place from July 13- September 8 […]
ARIEL Winter has paid tribute to her friend and former Modern Family co-star Jackson Odelll who passed away on Friday, aged just 20. The actress posted a message on Twitter after learning of the young actor’s death. She wrote: “Devastated to hear about the passing of Jackson Odell. “I knew Jackson since we were 12 […]
FATHER’S day falls on Sunday June 17 this year and now is the time to start snapping up gifts for the occasion. And if you’re dead set on buying something boozy to give your old man on the day itself, we’ve picked out some great ideas in our gift guide below. Gin Buying great gin […]