THE Head of the Commonwealth is a symbolic role which was created in 1949. Currently there are 53 British Commonwealth states whose heads of governments decide who holds the title. Who is the Head of the Commonwealth? Queen Elizabeth II is the current Head of the Commonwealth and assumed her role upon her father’s death […]
A SICK family sold their 17-year-old daughter “virgin bride” on Facebook to the highest bidder for 500 cows, three cars and £7,500 in a “barbaric slave market”. The teen was married to businessman Kok Alat on November 9 after a bidding war ensued in South Sudan on the social media platform between five men, including […]
EASTENDERS fans went into meltdown tonight as Cora reenacted Pauline Fowler’s iconic frying pan scene. Viewers pointed out Cora’s bust-up with Rainie mirrored the iconic moment from 25 years ago. Tonight’s episode started with Cora punching daughter Rainie in the face in the Queen Vic. They later had another confrontation at Ian’s house and Cora stepped […]
A NEW toy is urging children to ‘Build the Wall’ with plastic blocks in a game inspired by Donald Trump’s slogan. The gift uses one of the president’s most famous campaign pledges to construct a “great, great wall” on America’s southern border with Mexico. It encourages kids to construct a scaled down version of the […]
SMOKING a joint could improve the memory of Alzheimer’s sufferers, scientists have found. The chemical that makes people feel high destroys rogue brain proteins behind the illness. The “sticky plaques” which kill neurons and cause memory loss were reduced by a fifth in tests on mice with Alzheimer’s injected with pot’s active ingredient THC. After […]
THE NATIONAL Lottery EuroMillions results are in and it’s time to find out who has won a life-changing amount of money. Could tonight’s lottery jackpot of £32million see you handing in your notice, sipping champagne on a super yacht or enjoying the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean? You can find out by checking your ticket […]
MAKING it to Blackpool is the dream for stars of Strictly Come Dancing. But after mishaps in previous years it has become a bit of a nightmare for show bosses. That looks likely to continue with this weekend’s round of the contest — as it coincides with an anti-fracking protest in front of the Blackpool […]
IT is not the end of the road for Car Share’s Peter Kay and Sian Gibson. Comedienne Sian, who scooped two awards at the at the Royal Television Society North West Awards for her role as Kayleigh, revealed they are working on a new project after driving off into the sunset in May’s finale. She […]
THE chances of a no-deal Brexit are looking increasingly likely after the EU threw out Theresa May’s compromise proposals on Northern Ireland. Some have warned of chaos if we crash out without an agreement – but just what does a no deal mean for the UK? What is a no-deal Brexit? A no-deal British departure from […]
THE UK and the EU are now on a countdown to B-day with both sides trying to reach a deal before the clock strikes midnight on March 29 next year. Talks have hit a roadblock over the Irish border backstop issue. Here’s the latest. What is Brexit? Brexit comes from merging the words “Britain” and […]
STRICTLY star Graeme Swann has revealed he’s lost two and a half stone since starting the show. The former cricketer says his body has been transformed by taking up dancing. Graeme, 39, who retired from cricket five years ago, has admitted that training for the show has taken his fitness levels to a whole new […]
SOPHIE OLIVIA (2.45 Ayr) ran a cracker when winning on her chasing debut at Hexham last time out. She relished every yard of the 2m4f trip there and had the race in the bag from a long way out. PA:Empics Sport That was already a big step forward on anything she showed over hurdles and […]
FORMER WWE star Neville has taken to social media to defend his new ripped physique after fans claimed he had been taking steroids. The 32-year-old – who is an avid supporter of Newcastle – is currently performing for Japanese organisation Dragon Gate. And the former NXT champion has been left incensed on Twitter after he […]
SIR ALEX FERGUSON tried every trick in the book to sign Joe Cole early in the player’s career, Harry Redknapp has revealed. Cole, 37, announced his retirement from football today following a career at West Ham, Chelsea, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Coventry and Tampa Bay Rowdies. But before he’d even played a senior game, on the […]
PRINCE Charles turns 70 tomorrow and the Queen’s hosting a glitzy royal party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate his landmark birthday. The guest list has been kept under wraps, but these are the royals who are likely to bag an invite to the future king‘s birthday reception and sit-down dinner… Prince Philip Philip, 97, hasn’t […]
A FLURRY of snow set to sweep into Britain with “the Beast from the East” next week could be the start of a month of blizzards — meaning a White Christmas may be on the cards. Forecasters predict heavy snow and very cold winds will batter the country after temperatures rise to 17C during an […]
CHERYL and Kylie will tonight help Prince Charles celebrate his 70th birthday in style. The two world-famous singers are just two of the acts taking part in this evening’s TV special, We are Amused and Amazed on ITV. The spectacular night of entertainment, which kicks off at 8pm on ITV, was filmed at The London […]
JACK Ryder was the floppy-fringed heartthrob who gained legions of female fans on EastEnders – including his now ex-wife Kym Marsh. The actor, who played baby-faced Jamie Mitchell on the soap, is making his first major return to TV drama by landing a role in Holby City. He will play consultant surgeon Evan Crowhurst, whose […]
DEAR DEIDRE: I HAD wonderful sex with my ex and it felt more exciting than ever – but the problem is she’s with someone else now. I’m 24 and she’s 23. We were together for three years. She’s a beautiful girl and she made me so proud when I would walk down the street with her […]
A BLOCK of flats is tonight on lockdown and a man has been arrested after cops discovered suspicious substances. Residents in Manchester have been evacuated and emergency crews scrambled while the substance is investigated. A man is currently being held on suspicion of making malicious communications. Cops were raced to the flats at around 4pm with […]
DEAR DEIDRE: I’M very unhappy with my sex life and worried my wife is asexual. What’s made her lose interest in sex? We’ve been married for a year after a less than passionate engagement. Her drive is even lower now. I’m 29, she’s 28 and beautiful. She said something once about being abused by her dad […]
JENNA Dewan announced in April 2018 her shock split from husband Channing Tatum. Here’s everything you need to know about the Hollywood actress. Who is Jenna Dewan? Jenna Dewan, 37, is a Hollywood actress from Hartford, Connecticut. She started her career as a backing dancer for Janet Jackson and has worked with various artists including Pink, […]
DEAR DEIDRE: MY husband and I always had a strong marriage – until his quiet temperament changed. He got very moody and sometimes violent. It turned out that this was because of the drugs he was on for high blood pressure. We’ve been married for 17 years. I’m 39 and he’s 40. That was two […]
THE world was shocked when Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan revealed they had split. Here’s everything you need to know about the couple’s divorce. When did Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan get married? Channing, 38, met Jenna, 37, on the set of Step Up in 2006. In 2009 they got married at Church Estates […]
DEAR DEIDRE: I ’M 66 and the mother of two grown-up daughters who now don’t talk to each other. It’s breaking my heart. The girls went through a difficult time when I split from their dad. It was a bitter and messy divorce and they were only eight and 12 at the time. Since then I […]