BAFFLED shoppers have spotted Easter chocolates on supermarket shelves four months ahead of the springtime holiday. Christmas is still a day away but chocolate fans have already found Cadbury’s Creme Eggs, Malteser Eggs, Mini Eggs in shops. The treats are being stocked in some Tesco, Morrisons, Co-op and Spar stores – although they’re not […]
A MYSTERY Chinese tycoon has built himself a floating hideaway so he can “fish and drink beer” all day – after splashing out just £45,000. The stunning 600sq ft home is known as the “lonely hotel by the sea” and is located just off the coast of Fujian province. The luxury pad is filled with tech and […]
DONALD Trump’s $2,000 stimulus checks “could be voted on in just one hour” if the House gives unanimous consent. If no Republican objects to the cash increase, a bill could be at the Senate by 10am EST on Friday. Democrat Ilhan Omar tweeted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent an email asking for unanimous consent […]
CATERPILLARS for breakfast, KFC on Christmas Eve and rollerblading to church – in some countries, these are as essential for a classic Christmas as carols and sprouts are in Britain. Although Christmas is going to be a little bit different this year for a lot of people, our international neighbours will be keeping some incredible […]
LOGAN PAUL has launched a furious attack on Canelo Alvarez after boxing’s P4P king accused the YouTuber and his brother, Jake, of disrespecting the sport. Four-weight world champion Canelo has taken exception to the Paul brothers – who have four professional fights between them – calling out a number of high-profile fighters in recent weeks. […]
TOTTENHAM fans have leapt to Dele Alli’s defence in his feud with Jose Mourinho. The England midfielder was named man of the match against Stoke after a vote by Spurs supporters. And that was despite him being hauled off and replaced by Erik Lamela just after the hour mark. Mourinho was furious with Alli’s role […]
A POD of at least ten huge whales washed up on a beach in Yorkshire today with five already feared dead. The mammals were spotted on the beach between Tunstall and Withernsea, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, this morning. Rescuers believe five of the animals are already dead with the surviving five left to […]
CALL The Midwife have taken on dramatic new measures ensure that the newborn babies are protected during labour scenes. Actress Ella Bruccoleri, who plays sister Frances in the popular BBC period drama, has lifted the lid on just one of the ways they’ve been able to keep the tots safe during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. […]
MARIO GOTZE has revealed that he held talks over a shock return to Bayern Munich this summer. The German controversially joined the Bavarian giants from Borussia Dortmund for £33million back in 2013. After falling out of favour with old boss Pep Guardiola, however, Gotze returned to Dortmund three years later. Health and injury issues saw […]
ANT McPartlin’s ex Lisa Armstrong has revealed she is spending Christmas alone eight months after their divorce was finalised. The former couple announced the end of their 11-year marriage in 2018 with their divorced being finalised in April. Ant, 45, moved on with personal assistant Anne-Marie Corbett and make-up artist Lisa, 44, was believed to […]
Netflix isn’t the only streaming service providing heaps of content to get you through lockdown. Look no further for a round-up of Amazon Prime‘s best films ripe for bingeing. Drama 1. The Invisible Life (Amazon Original) Also known as The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão or A Vida Invisível. The story follows two sisters […]
WHEN mince pies reappear in shops they signal the start of the festive period. For many they’re the thing most looked forward to about Christmas. Why are mince pies called mince pies? Mince pies might seem like a funny name for something that usually doesn’t contain meat – at least in the modern day. Originally […]
STARING at the twinkling lights of her Christmas tree, Yasmine Camilla felt nothing but despair at the prospect of another Christmas with her family, endless fiery rows and the huge expense of gift-buying. So when Covid restrictions to the festive season were announced last weekend, she was delighted. And she’s not the only one. While […]
A SUPERGUN developed by the US army has broken the record for the longest guided cannon shot in history by hitting a target 43 miles away. Generals said the Extended Range Cannon Artillery system had hit the target “on the nose” from 70km at the Yuma firing range in Arizona. It beat the previous best […]
NEW year, new monitor? If you want to start 2021 with a fresh screen, take note. We’ve spotted a top deal on HP’s v28 Ultra HD monitor right now at Amazon. The HP v28 has a recommended price of £299, so it wouldn’t usually be the best option if you’re looking for a budget-friendly monitor. […]
EASTENDERS fans are convinced Ian Beale attacked himself in an attempt to get sympathy in Walford. The businessman – who is played by actor Adam Woodyatt in the BBC soap – was seemingly attacked and left for dead earlier this month. However with eight official suspects all behaving suspiciously, fans have a new theory. It […]
ALL of England should go into Tier 4 today to stop a Covid surge from thousands of super-spreading Christmas gatherings, experts say. 24 million people in the south and east will be in the country’s strictest tier from 12.01am on Boxing Day – but some academics are demanding it be brought forward to today for […]
A DELUZ Camp Pendleton fire has forced over 7,000 to be evacuated as the Creek Fire “remains uncontrolled.” The blaze broke out at roughly 11.00pm PST on Wednesday evening, roughly two miles west of Sandia Creek Drive on De Luz Road in Fallbrook. As of 4.00am PST on Thursday morning, the fire had spread across […]
THERE’S no denying that Christmas lunch is the most important meal of the year – so in the run up to the special day, it’s only natural to want to get some practice in. One woman who knows a little something about this is Lauren Mackay. Earlier this month, the mum-of-two, 27, from Aldershot, Hampshire, […]
USUALLY, millions of Brits would be hitting the roads this Christmas to pull a cracker and celebrate the holidays with their loved ones. This year, the roads will be much quieter than usual, with millions of Brits in Tier 4 ordered to “stay at home” this Christmas by the Prime Minister. And Matt Hancock announced […]
CAKE Boss star Buddy Valastro gave fans a very graphic glimpse into his recovery after impaling his hand on a metal rod. Back in September, the Cake Boss star revealed he was hospitalized after a “horrific” bowling accident that “required multiple surgeries” on his hand. The 43-year-old has now shared his mission to get better on a […]
THERE are two kinds of people in this world, those who eat their advent calendars day by day, and those who devour them all in one go. One hungry teacher has admitted to eating the chocolates in her pupils’ advent calendar when she was feeling peckish – and when she forgot to replace them she […]
REBEL Wilson looks completely different before her Hollywood makeover and 40 pound weightloss. The Pitch Perfect star is unrecognisable at a red carpet event in Australia before hitting the big time. The actress has short dark curly hair in the shots which is worlds away from her new svelte look and wavy blonde locks. Rebel, […]
AN Apple fan has crafted a stunning video showcasing what could end up being the design of Apple’s self-driving car. YouTube user ConceptCreator put together impressive 3D renders of the long-rumoured vehicle with a sleek, curved chassis. Inside sources revealed earlier this week that Apple plans to release the top-secret car in 2024. ConceptCreator, who […]
LONDON’S Covid cases rose sharply just as thousands of people fled to go home for Christmas. It comes as coronavirus infections across England reached levels seen before the November lockdown, ONS stats show. Almost 646,000 people were infected between December 12 and 18, the equivalent of one in 85 people and up from 570,000 the […]