SIMON Armitage has been appointed as Britain’s poet laureate – meaning he will be responsible for composing poems for special events and occasions. But who is he and who has he replaced? Who is Simon Armitage and who did he replace? Simon Armitage worked as a probation officer before he quit in 1994 to become […]
SOPHIE TURNER has blamed Emilia Clarke for the Game of Thrones coffee cup blunder after her husband, Joe Jonas, accused her of being the culprit during The Tonight Show. The 23-year-old star also revealed that Jamie Lannister actor, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, noticed the gaffe when watching the episode – and text the rest of the cast […]
PAIGE VANZANT was spotted sunbathing in her underwear on her balcony after she forget her bikinis for a Sports Illustrated shoot. The American stunner is the first UFC fighter since Ronda Rousey in 2016 to be featured in the annual Swimsuit Issue. VanZant has shared a number of saucy snaps from her Sports Illustrated shoot […]
FORMULA One heads to Europe for the first time this season and few would have predicted that either Mercedes driver would still be undefeated by another car so far. Both qualifying and the race will be live on Sky Sports F1 and you can keep up-to-date with all the latest action on our live blog […]
AN Irish pensioner met her 103-year-old mum for the first time in an emotional reunion following a six-decade search to find her. The 81-year-old was astounded to hear her mother was still alive, and decided to travel to Scotland for a surprise visit. Eileen Macken grew up in an orphanage in Dublin, after her mum […]
FIND it a struggle to drift off to sleep? An expert has revealed how you can nod off in just ONE minute. Sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan said the trick to falling asleep instantly is to simply give yourself a hug when you get into bed. Dr Ramlahkan said the comforting gesture helps us to […]
COPS searched a ‘snarling’ woman in a Burger King toilet and found seven syringes inside her vagina during a search. As police patted her down they felt ‘something hard’ on the right side of her groin, which made her flinch and move away. Jeymie Wescott, 35, was allegedly ‘snarling and yelling’ in the toilets of […]
CHILDREN were left in tears after a horror film was shown as they waited to watch Detective Pikachu at the cinema. Terrified youngsters were left hiding behind their hands as The Curse of Lo Llorona screened at the Guzzo Marché Central in Montreal, Canada. Families became suspicious when adult trailers preceded the film with clips […]
HARRY MAGUIRE is set to play his final match for Leicester tomorrow before a £60million four-way summer tug of war. Tomorrow’s home fixture with Chelsea could be the 26-year-old’s last for the club — with four of the Prem’s top six keen. Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal and — if they can get their transfer ban […]
RORY MCILROY has been crowned the UK’s richest young sports star for the second year running, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. The four-time major winner topped the charts ahead of the likes of Gareth Bale, Sergio Aguero, Anthony Joshua and Mesut Ozil. McIlroy is by far the wealthiest sports star aged 30 and […]
TRENDY CHARCOAL toothpaste has become hugely popular as way to whiten your teeth, thanks to celebrity and social media endorsements. But new research suggests there’s no evidence you’ll get your teeth any more sparkling than if you used regular toothpaste – and you could even risk tooth decay. Dental products containing charcoal are claimed to […]
X FACTOR star Frankie Cocozza has become a father for the first time, revealing that his wife Bianca has given birth to a little boy. The 26-year-old singer shared the happy news from Australia – where he and Bianca now live – writing: “You’re in for one hell of a ride son. You’ll be absolutely […]
ELON Musk will go to trial to defend himself for calling a British diver a “paedophile” on Twitter. The Tesla billionaire, 47, branded Vernon Unsworth a “pedo guy” in a verbal sparring match during last year’s rescue operation to save 12 boys from a cave in Thailand. Unsworth, 64, had slammed the tech mogul’s offer […]
A CHEATING wife who got £90million in a divorce is now taking on her “gold-digger” ex-lover over a £20million claim. Mandy Gray and Hamish Hurley were in a relationship for six years – during which they acquired a villa in Italy and four supercars. The pair are fighting over who owns these luxury items, and […]
MAURICIO POCHETTINO insists he is ready to QUIT Tottenham this summer — unless he gets assurances from chairman Daniel Levy over the club’s plans. The Spurs manager dropped the bombshell less than 48 hours after guiding the club to their first Champions League Final. Asked again if a surprise sabbatical is in his thoughts, Pochettino […]
HENRIKH MKHITARYAN has been told by Azerbaijan officials that he will be able to enter the country to play in the Europa League final. The Arsenal midfielder’s involvement in the clash with Chelsea in Baku was in doubt because of political tensions between his native Armenia and the host nation. Armenia and Azerbaijan have been […]
BAFTA TV Awards 2019 takes place TOMORROW (March 11, 2019) where the top stars of British telly descend on the capital to take their seats inside the famed Royal Festival Hall. Here’s the lowdown on the London landmark including how long its hosted the fabled awards ceremony… Where is the BAFTA TV Awards 2019 held? This year’s […]
EVER wondered why you get those annoying red spots on your arms which look like permanent goose pimples? The rash, which appears as dozens of tiny red bumps packed close together, is sometimes referred to as “chicken skin”. The official name for it is keratosis pilaris – but don’t worry, it isn’t as serious as it sounds. […]
STACEY Solomon said her baby glow is “all sweat” as she shared a candid snap of her growing bump. The mother of two, 29, is expecting her first child with boyfriend Joe Swash and admits she’s having a tough time as she gears up for the new arrival. She wrote on Instagram last night: “Mood. […]
LEICESTER CITY have snatched Celtic’s head of recruitment Lee Congerton as they reunite him with Brendan Rodgers. The Scottish side confirmed his departure this morning and just half an hour later he was announced as the Foxes’ new man. Congerton, 45, worked with Rodgers at Chelsea and then joined the manager at Celtic Park in […]
WANT to ensure you remain at the forefront of your boyfriend’s mind on his next lads’ holiday? Forget a gushing text message – you can now buy him a pair of swimming trunks with your face plastered all over. The beach shorts can be made to order with a photos of yourself covering them from […]
FREDDIE Starr lost a fortune over historic sexual abuse allegations and his firm was wound up with debts of £19,000. The tragic comic, 76, – found dead at his home in Spain – said the claims cost him £300,000 in lost earnings. He brought a case for damages against a woman who alleged he groped […]
WEST BROM make the short trip to Aston Villa in what is expected to be a fierce Midlands derby in this Championship play-off semi-final first leg. The Baggies will be favourites after finishing four points above their local rivals – but both teams are hoping to return to the Premier League with the winner facing […]
MANY people have their favourite positions when it comes to sex – but are they the same ones that our parents loved 20 years ago? There are some positions that are current hot favourites in the bedroom for the nation, and they might not be what you expect. Here are the sex moves that are […]
UEFA have warned that Liverpool and Tottenham fans paying thousands of pounds for Champions League final tickets from online touts could be turned away at the turnstiles. Seats for the Battle of Britain clash in Madrid are being listed on secondary selling sites for eye-watering sums of up to £45,000. Liverpool and Spurs will receive […]