THE dramatic moment hero lifeguards swim out to save a drowning woman has been captured in a stunning series of photographs. They show the flailing swimmer’s terrifying ordeal from start to finish as she screams for help before being picked up from the swirling surf and taken ashore. Rescuer Troy Stewart is seen darting through […]
WOMEN are revealing the common mistakes male authors make when penning female characters in their books. Female Tumblr users from around the world have been sharing their advice to male authors – explaining all of the things they get wrong when dreaming up female characters. The tips are striking a cord with women everywhere and, […]
WOMEN are revealing the common mistakes male authors make when penning female characters in their books. Female Tumblr users from around the world have been sharing their advice to male authors – explaining all of the things they get wrong when dreaming up female characters. The tips are striking a cord with women everywhere and, […]
ITALY and Udinese midfielder Rolando Mandragora has copped a one-game ban for using “blasphemous remarks”. The BBC claim such a suspension could be the first of its kind in football. Former Juventus star Mandragora, 21, was picked up on TV cameras using the banned language. He shouted, “Porca Madonna, Vaffanculo, Dio Cane”, an insult to […]
JAMES McVey has seen a meteoric rise to fame as part of pop-rock group The Vamps. Fresh from the release of their new album, the group are heading out across the UK for an incredible tour. Here’s all you need to know on lead guitarist James McVey… Who is James McVey, how old is The Vamps guitarist? James […]
WEST BROM have seen a £7million bid for Blackburn star Bradley Dack rejected – but the club are still hopeful of sealing a deal before the loan window shuts tomorrow. The Baggies have targeted midfielder Dack to play a key role driving the club’s efforts to gain an instant promotion back to the Premier League. […]
GOK Wan has become one of the nation’s most loved TV personalities since bursting onto the scene as a fashion expert in 2006. But what has Gok done since then and how old is the style guru? Here is the lowdown… Who is Gok Wan and how old is he? Gok Wan is a 43-year-old […]
THE summer holidays are almost over but there is still time for a quick Continental getaway. Here is our guide to the current state of the currency market, and how to get the best price when you swap your Sterling for Euros. What is today’s pound to euro exchange rate? The pound was trading […]
ARETHA Franklin was considered to have one of the greatest voices of all time, and her impressive songs backed it up. The Queen of Soul has sadly passed away after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer but her legacy lives on through her iconic music. We take a look at her biggest hits… What are […]
SADIO MANE’S Premier League success is even more incredible when you realise the lengths he went to in order to get spotted. The Liverpool star’s childhood village of Sedhiou in Senegal had no pitch and everyone in the Mane family placed school ahead of sport in the list of priorities. But 15-year-old Mane ran 250 […]
A DISTRESSING image shows how a fish became trapped inside a glove after plastic swamped its habitat. The shocking depiction of what plastics is doing to our oceans was captured by scuba instructor Roger Millán while he was diving near Costa Brava, Spain, in July. Roger, who also filmed footage, said the beaches in the […]
A SECRET Disneyland video was unearthed after 72 years and it brings the park to life in its 1950s heyday. Jeff Altman found the footage, taken in 1956, of his grandparents visiting the newly-opened theme park. The video was first posted on YouTube at the end of 2017, but it has now been on a […]
LAST YEAR’S champions Manchester City and the other top Premier League sides including Liverpool and Tottenham are ready to find out their first Carabao opponents. The third round draw takes place after the completion of the second round – here is all you need to know. When is the Carabao Cup third round draw? The […]
ARETHA Franklin died aged 76 on August 16, 2018. Here’s everything we know about the life and legend that was truly the Queen of Soul… Who was Aretha Franklin? Dubbed the Queen of Soul and considered one of the greatest voices ever, Aretha Louise Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 25, 1942. She moved […]
THERESA May has received a guard of honour as she becomes the first UK Prime Minister to visit Kenya in 30 years. On the final day of her three-day whistle-stop tour in Africa, the PM has met President Uhuru Kenyatta for talks and visit British troops helping to train locals against terror groups. Margaret Thatcher […]
OUTRAGE as Labour could end up punishing members who complain about anti-Semitism – not just those accused of it. A resolution has been submitted for debate at the party’s national executive next week which would discipline those deemed to make “vexatious claims” of Jew-hate. Jeremy Corbyn’s office had initially denied there was a move to […]
THE Champions League group stage returns in September with four Premier League sides beginning their challenge for the trophy. Manchester City are the sole English side in Pot 1, while Tottenham and Manchester United will hope for a decent draw going in the Pot 2. But Liverpool could face a Group of Death should they […]
SHAMELESS Brit backpackers are sparking outrage in Thailand by begging for cash from skint locals to fund their holidays. A new photo shows two men sitting on the floor at a busy market next to handwritten signs asking for cash – in the latest case of so-called begpacking. Both signs contained identical scrawled messages, with one written […]
LIVERPOOL enjoyed a surprising, but sensational run in the Champions League last season, only losing out in the final to Real Madrid. They return once again this year, after finishing third in the Premier League. But who could they face? Why Benfica vs PAOK decided Liverpool are in Pot 3 for Thursday’s group stage draw […]
ARETHA Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018, aged 76 after an eight-year battle with pancreatic cancer. The soul legend died in Detroit surrounded by her loved ones. Here is what we know. What was Aretha Franklin’s cause of death? On August 16, 2018, legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin died after an eight-year battle with pancreatic cancer. […]
THIS is the terrifying moment a female cyclist came within inches of being crushed by a lorry on a busy London road. Footage shows a blue truck driver appearing to fail to spot the rider as he attempted to take a left turn at a junction. As he tries to whip round a fellow cyclist […]
COLEEN Nolan has come under fire for comments she muttered to sister Linda during ferocious showdown with Kim Woodburn on yesterday’s Loose Women. The panellist’s words were picked up by her microphone as Kim, 72, grew emotional telling the audience about her horrific childhood. Referring to her time with Kim in the CBB house, she […]
THE Champions League comes back with a bang in September and Europe’s elite clubs are counting down the hours to the group stage draw. Liverpool – with Mo Salah in seemingly endless top form – made the final last season before being bundled over by Gareth Bale and the Real Madrid juggernaut. The Reds overcame […]
RANGERS will be hoping to secure their spot in the Europa League group stages when they take on FC Ufa in the second-leg. Steven Gerrard’s men won the first leg 1-0 after ex-Brighton star Connor Goldson bagged the winner at the Ibrox Stadium. Why does the Ufa vs Rangers kick off at 3pm? The Gers […]
RANGERS will make a 3000-mile trip to Russia to face FC Ufa in the second leg of the Europa League play-offs. Steven Gerrard’s side are within touching distance of the group stages after they won the first leg 1-0 at the Ibrox Stadium. What time does Ufa vs Rangers kick-off? Ufa vs Rangers will take […]