COSMELLI clung on bravely inside the final furlong to cause a shock in the Northumberland Vase. The 33-1 shot was being worn down by Euchen Glen but just held on in the £75,000 race. Getty Images - Getty Result of the 1.30 at Newcastle: 1st Cosmelli 33-1 2nd Euchen Glen 7-1 3rd Denmead 22-1 Where […]
FOUR youngsters, including three teens, were killed after a car and Uber taxi collided head on in the early hours of this morning. The four men, aged 18, 19, 19, and 21, were pronounced dead at the scene in Horsforth, Leeds, with another two teen girls rushed to hospital with serious injuries. Initial indications suggest the grey Seat […]
THE fallout from Theresa May’s snap election gamble resulted in some Conservatives arguing it is time to consider a soft Brexit. Negotiations between the Government and the EU began on June 19 – but what is the difference between a soft and hard Brexit? What is a soft Brexit? As six senior Conservatives argued for […]
THE Met Office issues alerts and weather warnings for the UK when the country faces potentially hazardous and dangerous conditions. Here’s some help on what these warnings mean and what action you should take to stay safe when the weather takes a turn for the worse. What does a severe weather warning mean? The Met Office […]
HE MAY have hung up his boots a long time ago, but you just cannot keep Diego Maradona out of the headlines. His latest antics have included wearing two watches to Argentina’s group stage games and sticking his finger up at opposing fans as the Albiceleste beat Nigeria. Why does Diego Maradona wear two watches? […]
ARGENTINA legend Diego Maradona was the star of the show watching from the stands as his nation booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with victory over Nigeria. The 57-year-old was treated by medics after he fell ill at the stadium in St Petersburg, Russia. What is the latest on Diego Maradona’s condition? Maradona […]
DIEGO MARADONA has been spotted at every Argentina match so far in Russia – and is getting paid for the privilege, according to reports. The 1986 World Cup winner has been a mix of enjoyment and crazy antics in the stands during the tournament, including making an racist gesture to a group of South Korean […]
NEYMAR can score sensational goals and leave defenders in his wake – but social media is also mocking him for the other side of his game. The Brazilian is a divisive player, capable of magical moments, but is also prone to diving and theatrics. He took a tumble in the South Americans’ opener against Switzerland […]
THE next stop on the MotoGP tour is Assen in the Netherlands. Spaniard Marc Marquez has only failed to obtain a top 2 finish twice this season while Valentino Rossi will be looking to close the widening gap between himself and the Spaniard at the top of the Championship. When is MotoGP Netherlands? The Dutch […]
FORGET Love Island, First Dates and Take Me Out – before Paddy McGuinness was a household name, Saturday night dating was all about the legendary Cilla Black. Blind Date returned last year with Paul O’Grady at the helm after a 13-year hiatus. Here is everything you need to know about the show… When is Blind Date […]
THEY’RE off in the 1.10 at Newmarket. Check back here for the full result as soon as they’ve crossed the line. Getty Images - Getty Result of the 1.10 at Newmarket: 1st 2nd 3rd Where did the favourite finish? SAND STORMER Withhold heads a top class field of twenty for the Northumberland Plate Who […]
The new film poem marks the 70th anniversary of the renowned institution, giving an insight into the emotional rollercoaster experienced by staff and patients alike on a daily basis. Here’s what you need to know… When is The NHS: To Provide All People on BBC Two? The NHS: To Provide All People is on BBC […]
MEGHAN Markle was left hanging as Prince Harry rebuffed her attempts to hold his hand this week. The Duchess of Sussex, 36, moved her hand in her husband’s direction at the Young Leaders Reception at Buckingham Palace – but he quickly clasped his hands away from her. In the clip, the lovebirds briefly brush hands […]
AFTER A bon spectacle in France helped Lewis Hamilton leap-frog Sebastian Vettel to lead the Driver’s Championship, the Brit will be aiming to set the pace again in Austria. The 4-time F1 champion finished first at Circuit Paul Ricard last week but Ferrari’s Vettel remains prominent in rear-view mirror. When is the Austrian Grand Prix? […]
A YOUNG Syrian girl pictured shuffling around on prosthetic legs made from sardine cans will walk again after heartbroken doctors invited her to Turkey for medical treatment. Maya Mohammad Ali Merhi, 8, and her father were born without legs, a condition called congenital amputation, the cause of which is unknown. But her father couldn’t afford […]
Argentina will look to kick on against France in a last 16 clash after Jorge Sampaoli’s side narrowly avoided a humiliating exit from the World Cup group stages. Marcos Rojo’s late strike against Nigeria secured progression from Group D, after the side had failed to beat Iceland and Croatia in their first two group matches. […]
Lionel Messi is looking for World Cup glory and he will be supported by wife Antonella Roccuzzo and their children. The Argentina star pulled out of Barcelona’s game earlier this season at the last minute as Roccuzzo went into labour. When did Messi marry Antonella Roccuzzo? MESSI has been in a relationship with Antonella Roccuzzo since […]
WITH temperatures soaring in many parts of the country, Brits are trying all sorts to try to keep cool. But have you thought about popping the kettle on? It may just cool you down… What is this theory? It may be an old wives’ tale, but there’s a popular stream of thought that suggests sipping […]
CELTIC are stepping up their pre-season preparations with a match against Bohemians Prague. The Bhoys face Armenian side Alashkert in the Champions League next week and will be hoping to at least match last season, when they qualified for the group stage. When is Celtic vs Bohemians Prague? Celtic vs Bohemians Prague will be played […]
SEBASTIAN VETTEL thinks the additional overtaking features in F1 will make the sport more like Mario Kart. In an attempt to make the sport more exciting, there will be an extra Drag Reduction System zone in Austria. But not everyone is impressed with the move from the sport’s officials. The Ferrari driver thinks that pressing […]
DIEGO MARADONA appears to have aimed a dig at Neymar, saying the Brazil talisman is “still missing something”. The Brazilian superstar is still scratching around for form and fitness since recovering from a foot injury sustained in February. Brazil face Mexico in Samara on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals with the world’s costliest […]
DIEGO MARADONA reckons the World Cup will only see the best of Neymar, if he fully recovers from injury. The Brazilian superstar is still scratching around for form and fitness since recovering from a foot injury sustained in February. Brazil face Mexico in Samara on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals with the world’s […]
UFC STAR Paige VanZant stunned fans with a display of her dance moves on Instagram. The 24-year-old came second when she appeared on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in 2016 and has not lost her touch. Practicing for my @dancingabc redemption ???? A post shared by Paige VanZant (@paigevanzantufc) on Jun 29, 2018 at 7:12pm PDT […]
GAMES at the 2018 World Cup are being dragged out by VAR, while teams are committing fewer fouls and taking fewer shots, according to the statistics from the group stage. Compared to the five World Cup group stages in the last 20 years, 2018’s games lasted two minutes more on average, while tactical approaches are […]
GAMES at the 2018 World Cup are being dragged out by VAR, while teams are committing fewer fouls and taking fewer shots, according to the statistics from the group stage. Compared to the five World Cup group stages in the last 20 years, 2018’s games lasted two minutes more on average, while tactical approaches are […]