AS MONACO are aiming to get through to the next round of the Coupe de France with win over fellow Ligue 1 side Lyon. The visitors are currently 2nd in the league table with current Ligue 1 champions, fourth. What time is kick-off? THIS game takes place on Wednesday, January 24. The match will be […]
THIS is the gruesome moment a deadly wasp paralyses a massive hunstman spider and drags it to its death. The arachnid appears lifeless as it is carried by ruthless stinger — despite being three times its size. Footage posted to Facebook showed how the predator became the pray as it was snared by the bug. […]
AN AEROSPACE expert claims an alien became friends with locals at a seaside resort in Italy – and even posed for a photo. Dr Roberto Pinotti, 72, said the otherworldly visitor, who wore dark shades to cover his eyes, let two of them on board his flying saucer. The strange encounter allegedly happened in Francavillia, on the […]
ANTONIO CONTE claims Chelsea can no longer compete in the transfer market with the two big Manchester clubs. And the Blues boss fears United and City’s financial power makes them “dangerous” to world football. Conte admits his club lost out to United in the race to sign Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez because of the player’s huge […]
UNDER-FIRE Henry Bolton has admitted he COULD get back together with his racist model ex-girlfriend. Despite losing 16 members of his top team yesterday for his handling of his relationship with 25-year-old Jo Marney, the Ukip boss has said he could pick up their romantic relationship again in future. He told the BBC he could […]
GOGGLEBOX bought an emotional note to the National Television Awards, as they paid tribute to one of the show’s original stars. Leon Bernicoff died last month, after being one of the first couples to join the show when it launched in 2013, alongside his wife June. Doctor Foster actress Suranne Jones announced the winner for […]
LEICESTER CITY have made football history. Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal in the Foxes’ 2-0 FA Cup replay win over Fleetwood was the first to be awarded in English football by the video assistant referee (VAR). But how does VAR work, and why are we using it? What decisions is VAR used for? THE video assistant referee […]
AFTER weeks of speculation, Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have been announced at their new clubs. Forward Sanchez, who had been heavily linked with a move to rivals Manchester City, was announced a Manchester United player on Monday. Mkhitaryan, who is a midfielder, never fitted into the Manchester United way of thinking and has joined Sanchez’ […]
SAMPDORIA will be looking to put some distance between themselves and AC Milan when they host Roma at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris for the midweek Serie A clash. Marco Giampaolo’s side are hoping for a place in Europe next season and currently sit sixth in the table just two points ahead of AC Milan. Their […]
JAVIER MASCHERANO is set to wave goodbye to Barcelona after a glory-filled eight years today to move to the Chinese Super League. The Argentine international is joining Hebei China Fortune for a reported £8.7m ahead of the new season in the Far East. Mascherano, 33, will even get an official goodbye by the Nou Camp […]
FURIOUS motorists have found more examples of insurer Admiral allegedly charging drivers with “foreign” names more. We told on Monday the firm appears to give customers called Mohammed higher quotes for virtually identical motor policies. Now dozens have conducted their own online price comparison tests, with shocking results. Anna Holt, 20, of Reading, and a […]
SHOCKING footage shows a giant centipede using its spasm-inducing venom to kill a mouse 15 times its size. Video shows the venomous golden headed centipede slaying the unfortunate rodent in 30 seconds flat. Boffins believe the centipede’s deadly toxins reduce the mouse’s respiratory rate and trigger a seizure. The clip doesn’t show the creepy crawly […]
RANGERS and Aberdeen return to Scottish Premiership action with a huge crunch clash at the Ibrox Stadium. Graeme Murty’s side are currently third and just three points behind the visitors. Derek McInnes’ visitors will be battling for three points in a bid to close the gap on league leaders Celtic. What time is kick-off? THIS […]
VALENCIA travel to Alaves in the second leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-final. Marcelino García Toral’s side won the previous meeting 2-1, with goals from Goncalo Guedes and Rodrigo. What time is kick-off? THIS match will take place on Wednesday, January 24. Mendizorrotza Stadium will host the showdown. It will kick-off at 6pm. Which […]
IT was the moment we have been hurtling towards ever since Richard Keys invented English football and inspired Steve Coogan to imagine Alan Partridge on the same Premier League launch day back in 1992. A man in a darkened room plays ‘Glory, Glory Hallelujah’ gospel-style on a piano. Then that same man walks down a […]
A NEW ELECTRONIC tag scheme for monitoring prisoners was panned as a “catastrophic” waste of taxpayers’ money by MPs last night. A withering report by a Commons Committee said the Ministry of Justice had blown at least £60 million on a scheme that was overly ambitious and fundamentally flawed. Originally planned to come into force […]
HEIDI Range has given birth to her first child – a baby girl. The former Sugababes singer took to Instagram tonight to share the adorable picture of her daughter in her hospital cot, revealing her name in the process. She wrote alongside the sweet image: “We’re absolutely delighted to introduce you to our beautiful baby […]
DAVID PIPE had been in prison for three weeks before the brutal reality of life behind bars hit home. “I saw two lads from my wing carried out on boards and covered in black bags,” the Newport County defender recalled. “They were both under the age of 35, they had both taken their own lives. […]
ARSENE WENGER fears Henrikh Mkhitaryan could have been scarred for life by his Manchester United nightmare. And the Arsenal boss is planning a counselling session with his new signing to work out how things went so wrong for him at Old Trafford. Wenger said: “Of course you worry about how much it has affected him. […]
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN continue their Coupe de France campaign as they look to win the trophy for the fourth consecutive time. The Ligue 1 sides joined the competition in the last round with Unai Emery’s side opening with a thumping 6-1 win at Rennes. They face a Guingamp side, also in Ligue 1, who beat Chamois […]
THOUSANDS of Wetherspoon Tuesday Steak Club diners were left stunned as steak was suddenly pulled off the menu at all its 900 pubs. Some said special Steak Club menus were taken from them as they were about to order. The chain sells around 90,000 steaks on Tuesdays. A barman said: “It’s a supplier issue. All […]
TOUCHING tributes have been paid to the Teletubbies actor who played Tinky Winky following this tragic death. Simon Shelton Barnes died just four days before his 52nd birthday last week, with reports suggesting he had collapsed in the street. He had trained as a ballet dancer and choreographer before taking on the role of the […]
LAZIO are hoping to get closer to the top of the table when they face Udinese at the Stadio Olimpico. The visitors are unbeaten in their last seven league games but face a Lazio side who have not lost in Serie A since September. What time is the kick-off? THIS game takes place on Wednesday, […]
DEAR DEIDRE: I HAVEN’T had sex with my wife for so long that I’ve stopped asking now and have found myself a beautiful escort instead. She is caring and kind — and the sex is amazing. I’m 49 and I have been married for 22 years. I still love my wife, I suppose. She’s the mum […]
DEAR DEIDRE: MY 17-year-old daughter has dreamed of being a catwalk model for years. She’s tall and slim with a beautiful face and I honestly think she’s got what it takes. Her mum and I are so proud of our girl. She not only looks good, she’s clever as well. We insisted that she took her […]
