IT’S been a wonderful week of racing on the Knavesmire and I’m looking forward to getting a piece of the action in today’s final two contests. There’s nothing like a York winner so hopefully one (or both) of my rides will do the business! Stewart Williams - The Sun As for the rest of the […]
A FIVE-year-old girl was found wandering the streets at night after letting herself out when her drunk mum passed out, a court heard. The girl was spotted in a “distressed state” by a driver in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, and had grazed her knees after falling over in the road. She had let herself out of […]
He’s one of only two horses to have finished in front of wonder mare Enable, but with just three wins to his name Raheen House has struggled to hit the headlines. That, though, might all change in today’s Skybet-sponsored feature at York, which is of course the Ebor, although not the Ebor as most of […]
BIG Ben can strike in the Ebor. BEN VRACKIE looks ideal for this trip and can continue the fantastic form of Frankie Dettori and John Gosden. PA:Press Association He looked a proper stayer in the making when going down in a photo for the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot. The four-year-old came with a […]
YORK 1.50 ZAAKI can strike on this drop in class. Getty Images - Getty Sir Michael Stoute’s four-year-old has improved a bundle since his modest effort in this race 12 months ago. He started the campaign with a good Listed win at Ascot before stepping up to score at Epsom’s Derby meeting. He clocked a […]
HILARY Duff has revealed there is going to be a Lizzie McGuire reboot and noughties kids are losing their minds. The actress, 31, said she is “beyond excited” to be bringing the iconic character back to TV screens in an updated Disney Plus series. Duff said on Instagram: “I’ve been trying to contain this excitement […]
BRITS could bake in record-breaking temperatures this Bank Holiday weekend as a heatwave sweeps the country. The Met Office warned the mercury could soar to 33C today and tomorrow, which would smash the record for the hottest August Bank Holiday weekend. Sunshine and dry conditions are predicted throughout the day for England, Wales, southern and […]
TV host Lara Spencer has apologised after being branded a “bully” for cruelly mocking Prince George for taking ballet lessons. The Good Morning America presenter backtracked on her comments and said six-year-old George should “GO FOR IT”. Lara said sorry for her “insensitive” remarks while discussing the future king’s new school curriculum at St Thomas’s […]
DONALD Trump escalated the trade war with China by upping tariffs and ordering US firms to leave the Asian superpower. Stocks tumbled after Trump’s tirade, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting 623 points, or 2.4%. Trump blamed Jerome Powell, the man he appointed as chairman of the Federal Reserve, for the state of the […]
TOP cops have been summoned to crisis talks after the murder of PC Andrew Harper — amid a spike in attacks on officers. Britain’s 44 most senior officers will be asked how they plan to tackle the rising violence. And the National Police Chiefs’ Council will also ask them to explain the circumstances around the […]
FAMILIES cashing in on unwanted phones and gadgets might pocket only a third of their value if they sell them to the wrong firm. Brits are sitting on a goldmine of 40million unused phones, laptops, tablets and games consoles. The Royal Society of Chemistry warned key components for these devices are made with “rare elements” […]
SPOT the difference between this cosy-looking Airbnb listing and the horrendous reality it turned into. The disgusting bedsit was a world away from the comfortable accommodation that one Sun reader and her friends expected to find after their long day of travelling. Their experience reveals how home-sharing sites such as Airbnb can, in rare cases, […]
A deal of hope MAKE no mistake, European leaders are well aware a No Deal Brexit would be bad news for the Continent’s economy. Yet there is still a chance they could insist on the backstop as it currently stands — thus making a clean break almost inevitable. The truth is that politics usually trumps […]
IF you want to see how out of touch the chattering classes are, look no further than the No Deal issue. The elites talk about No Deal as if it will be the worst thing to ever hit Blighty. It will be a calamity, they say. A disaster. A “catastrophic national danger”, according to the […]
MEGHAN Markle is set to make an emotional “pilgrimage” to Princess Diana’s grave with Prince Harry and Archie, reports claim. The Duchess is expected to make her first visit to Diana’s final resting place around the 22nd anniversary of the Princess’ death on August 31. Harry has previously revealed he believes his mum would have […]
KATE Moss looks knotty but nice in a black bikini with an on-trend bandeau top on a holiday in the South of France. The supermodel, 45, also wore vintage-style sunnies on the beach in St Tropez. She has been staying on a luxury yacht with snapper boyfriend Nikolai von Bismarck, 32, and pals including actress […]
A SMALL village cricket club is looking to break a Guinness World Record for a third time – by playing solidly for a WEEK. Blunham CC, who have held the honour twice before, but not since 2012, will need to be in the field continuously for seven days starting 4pm today. This means morning, noon […]
MILLIONS of meat meals in pubs, hotels and restaurants may not be what they claim, according to a new report. Suppliers and butchers under financial pressure are turning to a string of tricks. Some label inferior cuts as pricier ones or use cheaper pork or turkey to bulk up beef. Other ruses include claiming cheap […]
♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Powerful and passionate planets unite in your fitness sector. If you have time to spare, spend it researching action sports and adventures, because your life can flip into something exciting. A communication moon sends mixed messages to a group, so follow up and make sure you are fully […]
A WOMAN damaged two homes trying to burn off ivy with a “flamethrower”, a court heard. Dina Whitehouse bought the weed burner to get rid of the climbing plant which was letting insects into her house. She stood on a tree stump but slipped as she was in flip-flops — torching other vegetation. That damaged […]
VIDEO gamers are being recruited by the Army and other employers at JobCentre workshops. Top brass are targeting “quick-fingered” players who have proven skills in “perseverance, hand-eye coordination and problem-solving elements”. They could include Brit Jaden Ashman, 15, who won almost £1million at the Fortnite World Cup. Other employers looking to take on gamers with […]
AN ECO-friendly housing scheme set up by TV property expert Kevin McCloud may be on the brink of collapse — costing investors a fortune. The Grand Designs host encouraged viewers to put cash into his Happiness Architecture Beauty project amid promises of nine per cent a year returns. But about 650 investors who put in […]
A WEALTHY art dealer’s son killed himself after his model girlfriend ended their relationship, it has been reported. Kai Schachter-Rich, 21, had been dating 20-year-old Lady Lola Crichton-Stuart, daughter of the 7th Marquess of Bute. The couple enjoyed a glamorous lifestyle posting photos of parties, art shows and trips around the world on Instagram. But […]
BRITS have been warned to stay off the booze this weekend as the country is set to sizzle in the sunshine. The mercury could reach 33C on Monday, which would set a new weather record for the late bank holiday weekend. It would also top the 32C expected in Honolulu, Hawaii. The highest record temperature […]
FLYBE bosses have been accused of flying an empty plane 123 miles to Norfolk to pick up William and Kate because they wanted their logo on the royal journey. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children were praised after they were pictured taking an economy flight to Scotland in the wake of the […]