FORMER professional boxer Viviane Obenauf has been arrested for bludgeoning her husband to death at their apartment in Switzerland. Obenauf, 34, was detained last week and is currently in custody after the victim died from a “sustained violent assault”. Her husband, who has only been identified as ‘Thomas’ died of ‘massive injuries’ inflicted with a […]
EMERGENCY plans have been drawn up to protect the UK from the perfect storm of a winter second wave of Covid-19 coinciding with a No Deal Brexit. The warnings, including needing the Navy to protect our fishing fleet from illegal EU boat incursions, pile pressure on ministers to do a deal with Brussels as well […]
HOUSEHOLDS who are eligible for winter fuel payments are being urged to check their payments are correct. It comes as almost 60,000 letters have been sent out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) with the wrong bank account details. The winter fuel payment is an annual tax-free benefit to help with heating costs […]
YOUTUBE group NELK Boys were left red-faced after they accidentally leaked Mike Tyson’s phone number after a FaceTime call. Heavyweight legend Tyson joined the pranksters in their high stakes gambling stream, which they do live every day in December. But you can bet Iron Mike regrets doing so as after he abruptly ended the call, […]
I’M A Celeb star Beverley Callard took a sly dig at her vegan doubters as she stocked up on a dairy and meat free version of bedtime favourite, Horlicks. The Corrie legend – who was called out for potentially faking her dietary choice so as to avoid eating eyeballs and offal in the castle – […]
GRAND NATIONAL hero Davy Russell has opened up on the pain he went through in a horror fall that required bolts drilled into his head. Russell, 41, who won the Aintree showpiece two years running on Tiger Roll, fell at the first in October’s Munster National at Limerick. His mount Doctor Duffy, a 5-1 chance, […]
BRITS woke up to freezing fog this morning as temperatures plunged below zero overnight. Runners were pictured enduring the ice-cold temperatures this morning while commuters were stalled in back-to-back traffic due to the heavy fog. Cyclists could barely be seen as they moved through central London while landmarks such as Tower Bridge and Westminster were […]
DESPERATE shoppers looking to get their hands on the sell-out Xbox Series X console will get another crack at buying one this week. UK retailer Box has pledged to get Microsoft’s machines on people’s doorsteps in time for Christmas with the launch of a new ballot system. Two ballots will open in the weeks commencing […]
A TEXAS man found dead in woods may have been mauled to death by a mountain lion, cops have warned. Preliminary findings by a medical examiner determined Christopher Allen Whiteley, 28, was “attacked by a wild animal, possibly a mountain lion,” according to a news release from the Hood County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday. Deputies […]
COUNTDOWN host Nick Hewer has quit after fronting the teatime show for a decade. The 76-year-old, who had been taking a break from the series while he shielded from coronavirus, revealed he will not return next year. He paid tribute to his co-stars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent in an emotional post on Twitter where […]
LYRA and Mrs Coulter brawled in the latest episode of His Dark Materials in shocking scenes. The pair are known for their dysfunctional relationship, with Mrs Coulter (Ruth Wilson) previously launching an attack on Lyra (Dafne Keen) by using her monkey daemon to pin down Pan. However, it’s safe to say Lyra got her revenge […]
TOTTENHAM duo Harry Kane and Son Heung-min are close to breaking an incredible Premier League record. On Sunday night, the Spurs pals combined yet again, TWICE, in the 2-0 North London derby win over Arsenal. First of all, Kane – inside his own half – flicked the ball on to Son. The South Korean star […]
ANTHONY JOSHUA takes on Kubrat Pulev in the first defence of his second reign as world heavyweight champion. The Bulgarian is Joshua’s IBF mandatory title challenger and will try his hand at collecting the WBA, WBO and IBO straps as well. Joshua hasn’t been in the ring since his dominant points win over Andy Ruiz […]
THE mayor of Los Angeles has warned that Covid is “the greatest threat to life” the city has ever faced. Mayor Eric Garcetti made the chilling warning as 33 million Californians entered a draconian lockdown as hospitalisations in the US hit 101,487. He said: “This is the greatest threat to life in Los Angeles that […]
MANY peope dread finding themselves accidentally under the mistletoe with a stranger and hearing the words, “Oh go on, kiss. It’s tradition!” Mistletoe is a Christmas staple, but why do people kiss underneath it? Here is the history behind the festive custom… Why do people kiss under the mistletoe at Christmas? Mistletoe’s mystical properties stem […]
A MUM has been left terrified after she claims she took a photo of her kids and the number “666” appeared in the images. The Aberdeen-based woman, who wished to be anonymous, was “freaked out” after noticing the mysterious markings in the frosty ground. The mum said she had been returning from picking up shopping […]
CRISTIANO RONALDO had a spectacular go at scoring straight from kick-off during Juventus’ win against Torino on Saturday. The Portuguese’s wild effort was the sort of thing you would see on a school playground but the ball ballooned over the bar. The 35-year-old tried to pull off the stunt at the very start of the […]
FANS of Strictly Come Dancing were left disappointed last night as JJ Chalmers was voted off the show – but they weren’t the only ones feeling downcast. After a tough dance-off against Jamie Laing, the TV presenter, 33, and his pro partner Amy Dowden, 30, looked in low spirits as they headed home from the […]
LOCKDOWN Brits are craving the ‘big outdoors’ more now than ever, with those in Bristol, Sheffield and Newcastle keenest to explore their local wonders when restrictions allow, according to research. Bristol topped the list when it came to the amount of surrounding countryside, cycling and walking trails available – and its attractive streets. But although […]
TYSON FURY is fuming at Anthony Joshua’s cheeky offer to manage him into a ‘superstar’ and raged: ‘I’m only interest in smashing your face in’. AJ recently urged his rival to sign with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom promotion stable and his own 258 Management group. In response, Fury tweeted: “@anthonyfjoshua has it ever dawned on you […]
AT least one person has died and hundreds have been hospitalised by a mystery illness in southern India. Doctors said patients’ symptoms have included vomiting, seizures, and a burning sensation in their eyes. The illness hit residents of the town of Eluru in the state of Andhra Pradesh over the weekend, the BBC reports. It […]
APPLE could launch brand new gadgets as soon as next week – just in time for Christmas. The tech giant is on a roll, releasing new products every month since September. Its November event showing off new MacBooks was believed to be the last launch of 2020. But now gadget geeks think they’ve found proof […]
DAISY Coleman’s mother Melinda has tragically taken her own life just months after her daughter committed suicide. Daisy rose to fame after featuring on Netflix’s documentary Audrie and Daisy in 2016 – the star died in August 2020 from a self-inflicted gun shot wound. Who was Melinda Coleman? Melinda Coleman, 58, was the mum of […]
A STUDENT has told how she’s funding her studies and making £600 a month – selling worn undies and tights. Mel Brown, 30, sells dozens of pairs of her worn pants and tights to pervs from all over the world who get off on owning used undergarments. She got the idea when she innocently sold […]
WHEELCHAIR tennis star Dylan Alcott and girlfriend Chantelle Otten have lifted the lid on their sex life to encourage people to talk more openly about disability and sexuality. Otten, a sexologist, has been with Australian ace Alcott, 30 – also a wheelchair basketball star, radio host and motivational speaker – for two years. And she […]