SAUDI Arabia’s shattered stars have been blasted by their own Royal Family after their humiliating opening day thumping by Russia. Russia crushed Saudi 5-0 in the opening game of the tournament in the Luzhniki as the Gulf state defence fell apart. Prince Turki Al-Sheikh, the Saudi Sports chief, member of the ruling Royal Family and […]
PLASTIC straws, cotton buds and stirrers could be banned from sale in England as early as next year in a dramatic bid to help clean up the world’s oceans. But what does it mean for you? And which companies have already banned plastic straws? Here’s what we know so far… What is the UK plastic straw […]
FATHER’S Day is just around the corner, but if you haven’t got a present for your old man yet, don’t panic. If he likes beer (which we’re guessing he probably does) here are some fun brew-themed alternatives to buying him a pint down the pub. Craft beer packs You’ve seen him drink dark ales, you’ve […]
THE high-class hooker who fatally injected a millionaire Google exec with heroin says she has thought about him every day since his death five years ago. Alix Tichelman, 31, left married dad-of-five Forrest Hayes for dead on his 50ft luxury yacht in California’s Santa Cruz harbour after he passed out from the drug. The heavily-tattooed “Call […]
QUIRKY actress Helena Bonham Carter is known for causing drama both on and off the screen. Here’s everything you need to know about her including her latest role in The Crown… Who is Helena Bonham Carter? Helena Bonham Carter, 52, is an English actress from Islington, London. She has no formal training but launched her […]
If you’re looking to spruce up your home with a little well-placed piece of nature, it might be worth checking out Lidl’s latest offer. The budget supermarket is launching a range of house plants and prices start from just £3. The collection includes Succulents in pastel ceramics pots and they cost £2.99 each. These are […]
ALEXANDRA Burke has been riding high thanks to her stint on Strictly Come Dancing last year where she nearly took home the glitterball. But while she missed out on Strictly glory, shortly after she announced her engagement to her long-term love Josh Ginnelly… Who is Josh Ginnelly? Josh is the fiancé of singer Alexandra Burke. The […]
WE’VE all been known to do some pretty daft things after a few drinks, but one young woman has developed a bizarre habit of kidnapping other people’s dogs. In a hilarious Snapchat video, Toni Robinson revealed she woke up to discover she’d taken home a random hound following a wild night out with friends. And […]
EGYPT face Uruguay in their opening 2018 World Cup game at the Central Stadium in Yekaterinburg. Mohamed Salah is expected to be fit enough to feature for Egypt with both managers already confirming their final squads. When is Egypt vs Uruguay? This game will take place on Friday, June 15. It will be held at the Central […]
EX-FBI Chief James Comey has been blasted for “seriously mishandling” the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of her personal email account while she was US Secretary of State. Comey – who was sacked in May 2017 by President Trump – has been lambasted as “insubordinate” and “extraordinary” over his bungling conduct during the probe by […]
EX-FBI Chief James Comey has been blasted for “seriously mishandling” the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of her personal email account while she was US Secretary of State. Comey – who was sacked in May 2017 by President Trump – has been lambasted as “insubordinate” and “extraordinary” over his bungling conduct during the email probe. […]
A YOUNG comedian returning from a gig messaged a pal to say “I’m almost home safe” moments before she was raped and murdered. Eurydice Dixon, 22, was found on a football field in a Melbourne suburb just a few steps away from her home. Police said Miss Dixon was attacked in the suburb of Carlton North […]
BILL Roache has become one of the most recognisable faces on British television after six decades on Coronation Street. Here’s all you need to know about the acting veteran who has opened up about his 2013 arrest in a new memoir… How old is Bill Roache and what is his background? Bill Roache, 86, is […]
It’s that time of year again! The Fabulous Beauty Awards 2018 are here and helping you buy only the best beauty products, picked by real women for real women. Back in April, our beauty editor Lauren Ezekiel invited 100 readers to test over 1,000 products and in the countdown until the vote closes, we’re releasing each shortlist […]
THE World Cup is underway! Kicking off with the hosts’ Russia beating Saudi Arabia 5-0 in Moscow, the big tournament is finally here. World Cup 2018 match schedule (all times UK) Fixtures for the 2018 World Cup finals, which started on June 14 and runs until July 15 (all time BST) GROUP STAGE Russia 5 […]
ROBBIE Williams changed the lyrics to Rock DJ to “I did this for free” just moments before sticking his middle finger up at the camera during the World Cup opening ceremony. The singer, 44, stunned fans after he made the rude gesture at the Luzhniki Stadium as the tournament got underway. The line in the […]
“YOU’VE got him well trained” and “you’re doing that wrong” are the two phrases most guaranteed to wind dad up, according to research. A study of 2,000 dads has exposed the top 20 list of sayings they can’t stand to hear, which also includes “are you babysitting?” and “it’s nice to see a man looking […]
A MUM has revealed she confronted another woman for wearing her PJs in Tesco – but no one’s really on her side. Mumsnet user boilerhouse2007 thinks it’s “inappropriate”, “unhygienic and socially unacceptable” to shop in your jimjams, and says she “got into a row” with the woman over her choice of outfit earlier this week. But […]
LOVE Island was the unmissable TV show of the last summer, with around 2.5 million of us tuning in every night to see how the couples were getting on. With the 2018 series now underway here is the full lowdown on the hottest show on telly. When is Love Island series four on ITV2? Love […]
A MEMORIAL service for the world famous physicist Stephen Hawking is due to be held at Westminster Abbey. His ashes will be buried alongside other groundbreaking scientists like Charles Darwin and Sir Isaac Newton during the ceremony. What time does it start? At midday today, June 15. The professor died on March 14, 2018, aged […]
ALEXANDRA Burke knows what it’s like to win a reality TV series and now also knows how it feels to come as a runner-up. The 2008 X Factor winner was the favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2017 but wasn’t quite able to take the Glitterball trophy home. What else do we know about the star? Who […]
PETER Andre has revealed he’s quit Botox and wants to grow old gracefully like David Beckham. The 45-year-old singer was a guest on today’s Good Morning Britain when he was asked if he’d had any ‘sneaky’ work done to look so good for his age. He replied: “I haven’t for a while as you can […]
A joint bank account can be a convenient way to track your spending, whether you live with flatmates, your partner or if you’re about to start a business. But opening one is not a decision you should take lightly, as it could affect your credit score and financially bind you to someone. Here’s what you […]
MOHAMED SALAH has been left on the bench for Egypt’s World Cup clash with Uruguay. Liverpool star Salah has been in a desperate race to prove his fitness after suffering a shoulder injury last month. And despite taking part in full training this week, the Egyptian hero has not been risked from the start against […]
IN the history of the World Cup there have been many iconic goals – from Sir Geoff Hurst smashing his third in the 1966 final to Carlos Alberto’s incredible team goal and Diego Maradona’s solo masterpiece. But what about the celebrations? Some players prefer a hand in the air, while others allow their emotions to […]