CHINESE New Year is one of the world’s most colourful and exuberant events and triggers celebrations all across the globe. Unlike our festivities, which always take place at midnight between December 31 and January 1, Chinese New Year varies each year – here’s all the information you need… When is Chinese New Year 2018? The 2018 […]
ALEX McLEISH has been appointed Scotland manager for the second time. As SunSport revealed earlier this week Big Eck held talks with the SFA about taking over from axed Gordon Strachan. Now he has been installed in the hotseat on a deal until 2020. The former Rangers and Hibs boss will be unveiled at Hampden […]
THE countdown to Chinese New Year is nearly over, with celebrations planned across the country. Nearly 200,000 Chinese people live in the UK – and people, of all nationalities, will welcome the Year of the Dog with them. How is Chinese New Year being celebrated in London? This year, Chinese New Year begins on Friday, February 16. In […]
JEFF Brazier has revealed his sons are going to best men at his wedding to Kate Dwyer. The TV star has opened up about the details of his big day – and his two boys are going to a huge part of the ceremony. During an appearance on Loose Women today, Jeff, 38, confirmed Bobby, 14, […]
THE Chinese Zodiac is made up of 12 animals, which change on a rotating cycle. According to the Asian astrology, your year of birth – and the animal this represents – determines a lot about your personality traits and the life you will lead. What is this year’s Chinese zodiac animal? This year is the celebration […]
CHINESE New Year is nearly here and is a period of feasting, colourful decorations and numerous traditions. But what activities take place at this time of celebration and what is Tomb-Sweeping Day all about? What are the Chinese New Year traditions? This year, Chinese New Year begins on Friday, February 16, but unlike our New Year celebrations, the […]
MILLIONS of people all over the world will be observing Lent, a period of the year when we give up some of our favourite things. Many people believe that Easter Sunday marks the end of Lent, but this is incorrect – so when’s the date that you can indulge in your forbidden items once more? What is […]
A SENIOR Labour MP sparked uproar last night by suggesting Theresa May doesn’t fully understand the problem of child sexual abuse because she is not a mum. In an interview with Parliament’s The House magazine, former Shadow Minister Sarah Champion said David Cameron “got it” as an issue because he was “a dad”. The Rotherham […]
LENT is upon us and traditionally it is a time to give something up for 40 days. But what should you pick and why do people do it? What should you give up for Lent? Lent was traditionally a time to fast and give up eating certain foods – with participants often having one proper […]
IT might feel like you only just packed the kids back to school, but for many children, the first break of 2018 has already arrived. Here is all the info you need to know for the current school year… When is the spring half term? The half term start date varies from school to school. […]
LENT is underway, and while many of us have gorged on our pre-Lent pancakes and sweet fillings, the start of Lent can be a marker for much more. You may be thinking about giving up treats like chocolate, booze or sweets – but did you know there’s also a Lent Challenge? What is the Lent […]
IT’S easy to remember as it comes the day after Pancake Day. But Lent has far bigger significance for Christians than simply following on from a day of crepes with lemon and sugar – here’s what we know. What is Lent in Christianity? It is a religious observance in the liturgical calendar that starts on […]
JESSICA Wright shared a sweet snap of her cosying up to boyfriend Giovanni Pernice just a day after the couple confirmed they were an item. The Towie star, 32, shared a throwback pic of the lovebirds sharing a New Year’s Eve kiss, suggesting she has been secretly dating the Strictly dancer, 27, for a while. […]
A RARE black moon is set to return to our skies. The astrological phenomenon takes place when there are two new moons in a month – or no new moon in February. Here’s all the info on the bizarre lunar event. What is a black moon and when does it occur? The term black moon […]
NEW moons hit our skies about once a month, plunging our nights (or early mornings) into darkness. But what is a new moon, and when’s the next one? Here’s what we know… What is a new moon? A new moon is when the Sun and moon are aligned, with the Sun and Earth on opposite sides […]
WE OFTEN hear about high-profile prisoners being “granted parole”, and decisions around the procedure often attract controversy. But what exactly does parole mean in the UK and does it work differently in the US? Here’s what you need to know… What is parole? “Parole” means a prisoner is able to leave jail or be released […]
A LIFE sentence in the UK does not necessarily mean a prisoner will spend the rest of their days in prison. Here’s everything you need to know about the punishment that is given in the most serious cases… How long is a life sentence in the UK? Life sentences are dished out to offenders who […]
EMMERDALE viewers were left horrified on tonight’s show after Cain Dingle threatened drug dealer Simon McManus with ACID. Cain kidnapped the troublesome character and locked him up in an abandoned building in a bid to keep him quiet about Debbie’s involvement in Ross Barton’s acid attack. Despite his less than favourable position, Simon doesn’t appear […]
THIS adorable child genius can read out loud and do his own washing — at only 14 months old. Little Justus Smith could even talk before he turned one and said his first word – “da-da” – at just nine months. Proud dad Justice said he is amazed at how his toddler has rattled through […]
SCHOOL was a time when fashion faux pas were made and experiments with hair and make-up were rife, but this spring a selection of classroom hairstyles are making a comeback. From the scrunchie to the humble hairclip, an obsession with yesteryear has seen an explosion of fashion nostalgia reappearing online and in shops. Luckily the […]
THEY think it’s fall over.. it is – wow! Aliona Savchenko collapsed with joy and exhaustion after landing her first Olympic gold at the fifth attempt – with a world record-breaking routine. The German ice-skater ended 16 years of trying as she triumphed in unforgettable style with her third partner, Bruno Massot. And he fell to […]
THEY think it’s fall over.. It is – wow! Aliona Savchenko collapsed with joy and exhaustion after landing her first Olympic gold at the fifth attempt – with a world record-breaking routine. The German ice-skater ended 16 years of trying as she triumphed in unforgettable style with her third partner, Bruno Massot. And he fell to […]
ARSENAL made light work of sub-zero temperatures and an artificial pitch to secure a comfortable Europa League victory over Ostersund. The first leg of this round-of-32 tie was played in Ostersund’s Jamtkraft Arena, surrounded by snow drifts and furnished with an unfamiliar 4G surface – but a strong Arsenal side overcame trying conditions to win […]
AFTER an unbeaten season last year, Celtic are desperate to get to the next level and show their European credentials. A tough match against Zenit St Petersburg, who beat Rangers in the 2008 final, will be the perfect chance for the Bhoys to show they have improved on their meek Champions League showing earlier this […]
EASTENDERS viewers have predicted a sizzling new romance for Kathy and Masood after they got close at the chippie. Fans of the show are convinced the pair are going to put their differences aside and get together folowing their flirty banter over the fryers. The pair have had a turbulent relationship so far, with Kathy […]
