CLAIRE Skinner is an English actress known and loved for her role as Sue Brockman on Outnumbered – where she plays a stressed but caring mum-of-three. Here’s the lowdown on Claire and her relationship with co-star Hugh Dennis. Who is Claire Skinner? Born in Hemel Hempstead in 1965, a future in acting was always Claire’s […]
BRAZIL fans were concerned to see full-back Marcelo forced off through injury just nine minutes into their 2-0 victory against Serbia. The win took the Selecao into the knockout stages, where they take on Mexico. What is the latest diagnosis on Marcelo’s injury? Time will tell but Marcelo himself wrote on social media: “Thanks for all […]
BE honest, it is easy to pick up a booking in any football match these days, let alone the World Cup. Even the great Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were cautioned in the group stage in Russia. So it will come as no surprise to see players picking one, or even two, yellow cards in […]
THERE HAVE been 149 yellow cards and 3 red cards in the group stages of the World Cup. With the knockout stages imminent, SunSport provides a comprehensive list of all the stars set to sit out their last-16 tie and those who are just one card away from suspension. Which players are suspended for the […]
JAMES RODRIGUEZ’S supposed girlfriend Helga Lovekaty has shown her support for the World Cup in her home country. But fans were concerned that the Colombian superstar was looking to spend too much time with the Russian after he went off injured against Senegal in Group H. Who is James Rodriguez’s girlfriend, Helga Lovekaty? 26 year-old […]
COLOMBIA star James Rodriguez lasted just half hour in the Cafeteros’ crucial Group H showdown with Senegal. The Bayern Munich loanee has already sat out the Colombians’ 2-1 loss to Japan and may be set for another period on the sidelines. What happened to James Rodriguez against Senegal? James Rodriguez was replaced by Luis Muriel against […]
LIONEL MESSI may be the star of the show but he is not calling the shots for Argentina, claims their national coach Jorge Sampaoli. Despite being seen in an animated conversation just before Sergio Aguero was substituted on, in Argentina’s clash against Nigeria, Sampaoli insisted he was merely communicating his strategy with the number ten. […]
A SINGER who was scared of smear tests has thanked her best friend for saving her life – because she dragged her for a joint examination. Marianne Nicholson, from Saintfield in Northern Ireland, had been putting off her routine test. But when the 41-year-old began to bleed between her periods, her best friend Nicola Campbell, […]
MLS midfielder Collin Martin has become the only openly gay male professional sportsman active in America. The Minnesota United star, 23, made the announcement that he has come out on social media and encouraged others in a similar situation to do the same. Tonight my team, @MNUFC , is having their Pride night. It's an […]
ENGLAND fans sprang to the defence of the Three Lions Wags yesterday after they were branded “ugly” by Russian trolls. Jamie Vardy’s wife Rebekah led a ten-strong party of players’ partners at the stadium in Kaliningrad on Thursday as England lost 1-0 to Belgium. The women were also seen out during the week drinking champagne […]
COUNTRY road speed limits should be slashed to tackle crash numbers, ministers have been told. More average speed cameras and a lower drink-driving limit are also being considered as part of sweeping recommendations made to improve safety on Britain’s roads. The report, commissioned by the The Department for Transport, specifically noted the dangers on single carriageways in […]
LIPSTICKS, glosses, fillers and even ‘plumpers’ all exist to try and help us achieve the perfect pout. From going under the knife to investing in a really good lipstick, kissable lips are always in. And while the likes of Kylie Jenner and Amber Rose may have enviable pouts, science has determined the exact measurements for […]
DANIELLE Armstrong showed off her taut abs during a day out at the beach in Miami. The 30-year-old former Towie star said she feels more confident than ever after overhauling her lifestyle. The Mega Agency Danielle lost 1.5 stone last year and said she’s never felt better. She oozed confidence as she was snapped strolling […]
LEEDS have signed Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker on loan for the season. The promising playmaker, 23, came through the Blues’ youth ranks but has not cracked the first team. AFP or licensors< He has enjoyed spells with MK Dons, Vitesse Arnhem and Middlesbrough and will hope to impress in the championship. MORE TO FOLLOW
BRITAIN is basking in glorious sunshine and heatwave temperatures, but the perfect summer weather also brings the threat of drought in some parts. To combat the threat of water reserves drying up, the UK has seen another hosepipe ban come into effect. Here’s the latest. What is a hosepipe ban? Water companies have the power […]
BRITAIN is suffering a carbon dioxide shortage which is having a serious knock-on effect on food and drink supplies. Although Europe as a whole is affected, the UK is the worst hit and Brits could see less beer, bacon – and even crumpets – being produced. Why is there a CO2 shortage? An unusually high […]
A ROCKET developed by a maverick Japanese businessman crashed and burned spectacularly shortly after lift-off. The MOMO-2, the brainchild of internet tycoon Takafumi Horie, would have been the country’s first privately-backed vessel in space. But just seconds into the launch, it came plummeting back to earth after its thrusters appeared to fail. TV footage showed […]
BELGIAN model Marisa Papen sparked outrage – not for the first time – after she posed naked for pictures near to Jerusalem’s Wailing Wall. In 2017 she was jailed for a nude photoshoot in an Egyptian temple. Here’s her story and why she takes part in the controversial photoshoots… Who is Marisa Papen? She is […]
OUTNUMBERED’S Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner have been in a relationship for more than a year and are said to be blissfully happy and in love. Hugh, 56 — Claire’s TV husband in the hit BBC One sitcom — is now her real-life partner after she split from husband Charles Palmer. The couple, who play […]
WE’VE been enjoying some mini heatwaves in the UK spread over the last few months. But the good weather can spell trouble ahead for hay fever sufferers. Here’s the latest on today’s pollen count. What’s the pollen count today in the UK? It is been tough recently for hay fever sufferers with pollen levels soaring […]
LOVE Island fans are baffled after watching the explosive teaser for the next episode where six stars enjoy a steamy snog. Many are worried they’ve spotted Jack Fincham snogging his ex Ellie Jones, despite him sleeping outside to show his commitment to Dani Dyer. Viewers thought they had spied the pair snogging in the bedroom […]
THE first hosepipe ban has kicked in with more threatened as Brits are set to sizzle today in 31C heat. Water companies across the UK are urging customers to save water as they desperately try to avoid a shortage amid a heatwave that continues to blast Britain. Northern Ireland was hit with the first hosepipe […]
FROM currently serving troops and their families, to veterans and cadets, Armed Forces Day is a time for the country to honour the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. To commemorate the day – Saturday June 30 – there are events taking place all over the country. Here’s the lowdown… What […]
THE US and the world have been left in shock following the latest tragedy to blight America. Five died in Maryland after a gunman reduced the offices of the Capital Gazette newspaper to a “warzone” in what the Gun Violence Archive says is the 154th mass shooting this year. Here are the deadliest attacks of […]
SUNSEEKERS have been basking happily in glorious 30C weather this week as a sizzling heatwave grips Britain. And with forecasters predicting a long hot summer with more heatwaves on the way, here’s what you need to know… When was the hottest day of the year? June 28 was the hottest day of the year so far […]
