Marc of respect FOR too long the honours system has been used to reward time-serving nobodies and political favourites. So it is great to see the delayed Queen’s Birthday Honours recognising those in the front line of the fight against Covid. The list quite rightly has gongs aplenty for hundreds of unsung doctors, nurses and […]
PRESIDENT Donald Trump sent a sharp warning to Iran’s leaders on Friday afternoon – don’t “f**k around” with the United States. Trump dropped the f-bomb while speaking with conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh for a two-hour interview promoted as an “unprecedented radio rally.” During his appearance on The Rush Limbaugh Show, he told listeners […]
PANTO will be back in the West End this year — thanks to the Lottery. Cash-strapped theatres, which were forced to close in March, will at last be able to welcome audiences to socially distanced shows. The panto run is being funded by lotto operator Camelot, which will pay for the theatre seats that have […]
EX ON The Beach’s Ashley Cain has taken to Instagram to reveal the heartbreaking news that his daughter has leukaemia. The 30-year-old star welcomed little Azaylia Diamond with girlfriend Safiyya Vorajee in August. Tonight, Ashley posted a video of himself by his little girl’s hospital bedside as he told her how “strong” and “powerful” she […]
UKRAINE go into their Nations League clash against Germany on Saturday having conceded 11 goals in their last two international fixtures. Andriy Shevchenko’s side lost 4-0 to Spain in their Group A4 meeting on September 6, before they were thrashed 7-1 by France in a friendly on Wednesday. Their opponents Germany haven’t won a match […]
ANGELINA Jolie called the coronavirus pandemic the “latest excuse” for domestic violence amid her ongoing custody battle with Brad Pitt. The Oscar winner penned an emotional essay about the reported rise in abuse during lockdown as she continues her nasty court fight with her estranged husband. The actress and humanitarian wrote in the […]
SPAIN host Switzerland on Saturday as they look to carry on their unbeaten record in the Nations League so far. Luis Enrique’s men sit top of Group A4 having picked up four points out of a possible six on offer. The 2010 World Cup winners started off with a 1-1 draw before they dispatched Ukraine […]
NICOLE Scherzinger has given fans a peek at her toned abs just weeks after sparking pregnancy rumours. Nicole, who is dating rugby hunk Thom Evans, has posed for a snap while wearing a tight white crop top and leggings. Although she has a jumper tired around her waist, the former Pussycat Doll’s rock hard tummy […]
THE debate rages on over who is truly the UFC’s Greatest of All Time – but there is space for four on the mythical Mount Rushmore. The American National Memorial sculpture, situated in the Black Hills region of South Dakota, features the carved heads of former presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham […]
GARETH SOUTHGATE fears Euro 2020 could be scrapped due to coronavirus. England’s manager also believes even if the tournament goes ahead the format will have to change. The Three Lions are due to play all three group games at Wembley while the national stadium will also host the semi-finals and final. Southgate said: “You couldn’t stand […]
A DJ running a station with just one listener for 46 years is to broadcast to thousands in the US. Deke Duncan, who started Radio 77 in his Hertfordshire shed in 1974, has landed a slot with University of Wisconsin station WLHA AM. The Brit’s show will start online from 4pm here — or 10am […]
THE second debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden was canceled on Friday after the president vowed he wouldn’t take part in a virtual event. The Commission on Presidential Debates, which organizes the showdowns, scrapped the event planned for next Thursday as the president battles coronavirus. The nonpartisan debate commission confirmed on Friday that it […]
LUCILLE Ball’s great-granddaughter has died at the age of 31 following a battle with stage four breast cancer. Desiree S. Anzalone passed away on September 27 2020, with her mother Julie paying tribute to her “special little girl.” Julia told People magazine that “watching her slip away was just, I wouldn’t wish it on my worst […]
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Ole Gunner Solskjaer is reeling after it was revealed he was forced to turn to players he didn’t want after the club failed to sign any of his top targets. But outside the transfer market, Ed Woodward may have made himself a more popular figure with fans after speaking against the Premier […]
STICK the oven on and open a cold one — it’s time to enjoy the best beer and pizza combinations. Following yesterday’s International Beer And Pizza Day, we’ve devised nine pairings that will tickle your taste buds. Beer expert Annabel Smith says don’t just grab any old six-pack — you need to think about what […]
SOFIA KENIN takes on unseeded Pole Iga Swiatek in the French Open final as she looks to add to her Australian Open title. Number four seed Kenin has been impressive in the tournament so far and made a big statement by overcoming Petra Kvitova in the semi-final. But it has been Swiatek who has been […]
SCONES have creamed croissants and eclairs in the battle for Europe’s top pastry treat. The cream tea fave ranked second out of 50 treats — beaten only by Spain’s fried-dough, sugary churros. French favourites pain au chocolat and eclairs are third and fifth respectively — sandwiching Greek baklava in fourth. Others in the top ten […]
A GROUP of Vietnamese migrants found dead in a refrigerated lorry had tried to force their way out using a metal pole before suffocating, a court has heard. A total of 39 people were discovered in the back of the vehicle in Essex in October last year, with the scene described as so harrowing that […]
STACEY Solomon has left fans open-mouthed after transforming her front door into an incredible ‘Autumn Wonderland’. Stacey, 31, is famed for her creations around the home and has enjoyed a ‘summer’ themed front door for the past few months. But with the season now changed, Stacey decided it was time for something new and fresh […]
SEVERAL cancer patients have after a coronavirus outbreak in a Scottish hospital. NHS Lothian said it is investigating the outbreak in a cancer ward at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. The health board has not confirmed the number of deaths, but said it was than five. A further six patients are said to have […]
HAD you bet a tenner on Man United losing 6-1 at home to Spurs plus Liverpool losing 7-2 at Villa Park, I guess you’d have been close to making millions. Add in my West Ham team’s much deserved and magnificent 3-0 win at Leicester and you’d have been able to park your big yacht next […]
JACK GREALISH would love to be England’s next Paul Gascoigne or Wayne Rooney. Swash-buckling, playing with a smile — and giving Three Lions fans the excitement they crave. And after a man-of-the-match performance on a first international start, the Aston Villa playmaker now finally believes that his dream of becoming England’s bright new hope can come true. […]
YOUR super Sun has always helped you save money – now we are going to help you save the planet, too. All next week we will be asking you to join our Green Team to make small changes that will have BIG savings for the environment and your wallet. Show your support here We will […]
IT’S ON – the dream French Open final. Novak Djokovic joined Rafael Nadal in Sunday’s Roland Garros final after battling past Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas in three hours and 54 minutes. It’s the contest on Court Philippe-Chatrier that will save a tournament that almost never happened due to Covid-19. But even this showpiece final nearly didn’t happen, […]
A TRACKER who honed her skills with an African tribe is sure Britain’s mysterious big cat population is breeding and booming. Rhoda Watkins, 42, has spent 20 years on their trail. She investigates changes in the natural environment caused by predators — a skill she learned with Namibia’s San bushmen, renowned as the best trackers […]