THE Peterloo Massacre has been branded Britain’s Tienanmen Square by some activists who Here we look at what triggered the bloody onslaught and how it has been memorialised… When was the Peterloo massacre? The Peterloo Massacre took place at St Peter’s Field in Manchester on August 16, 1819. Sword-wielding cavalry charged into a crowd of […]
THIS is the nerve-racking moment A-level students opened their results live on Good Morning Britain – but not were all left delighted. Student Niall, from Hull, wanted to go to Cambridge or Edinburgh University to study Russian history. But despite getting an amazing A in German, an A in history and an A in maths, […]
PRINCESS Diana touched the hearts of millions and left the country in shock after she was killed in a car crash in August 1997. A number of events were organised and TV shows broadcast to mark the 20th anniversary of her passing as Britain remembered her legacy. When and how did Princess Diana die? Princess […]
TONI KROOS has blasted Mesut Ozil by dismissing his racism allegations as “nonsense”. Arsenal star Ozil quit Germany duty after their World Cup horror show and claimed he had faced “racism and disrespect” because of his Turkish roots. Ozil, 29, listed the reasons for his international retirement in a lengthy three-part statement posted on social media […]
IT was supposed to be the trip of a life time but Freya Clarke’s gap year quickly turned into a nightmare when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and died twice. The 26-year-old spent two months in a coma on the other side of the world, away from her family and friends. Freya […]
FORTNITE’S Week 6 challenges will soon be going live but luckily for any players looking to reap the rewards as soon as possible, we have a breakdown of what to expect. Experienced players will recognise one of the hardest challenges this week will be searching where the Stone Heads are looking. Here’s all you need […]
JERMAINE Pennant has confirmed The Sun Online’s recent report his planned stint on Celebrity Big Brother has sent shock waves through the world of football. The former Liverpool star – who recently claimed he had a threesome with Cheryl’s ex-husband Ashley Cole – says his footballer pals are worried that he’ll air their dirty laundry […]
TOTTENHAM host their first “home” game of the season at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Fulham will be the visitors for the all-London clash as the newly-promoted side search for their first points of the campaign. Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s showdown: Best of enemies Spurs star Mousa Dembele will be hoping to […]
BRITS are having to change the way they speak so that their digital assistants can understand them. New research suggests regional accents are now under threat thanks to smart AI systems like Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri. Newcastle’s Life Science Centre surveyed nearly 450 Brits, and found that 79% of them had ditched their accents […]
EX-Love Island star Malin Andersson has claimed her ex cheated on her while she was pregnant. The 25-year-old told fans: “Lol so just found out I’ve been cheated on… Being pregnant n cheated on. Lush.” It’s thought the pair split around three weeks ago, but Malin claims her ex Tom Kemp had a fling while they […]
JEREMY Clarkson and Nigella Lawson have led the celebrities offering support to students on A-level results day. Stars have urged crest-fallen youngsters to stay positive as millions around the country eagerly rip open their results envelopes today. Each August celebs flock to Twitter to share word of encouragement by pointing out their trajectory to stardom […]
JOSE MOURINHO’S relationship with Paul Pogba has been frosty at best for a while – but it has now plundered to a new low. The Special One has slammed his £89million midfielder for airing his grievances to the media and demanded that if he wants to leave Old Trafford then he should speak to him […]
JOSE MOURINHO’S relationship with Paul Pogba has been frosty at best for a while now – and suffered another twist after a fresh bust-up. The Special One has slammed his £89million midfielder for airing his grievances to the media and demanded he sort his issues privately. Pogba, 25, has been aiming to make his Old […]
A WOMAN in her 80s has died following a house fire in Tunbridge Wells, Kent Police have said. Crews rushed to Mount Sion in Tunbridge Wells at 1am this morning after reports of a large fire at a property. Three fire engines were sent to the scene, with the first arriving within three minutes. Firefighters […]
LOURDES Leon is Madonna’s eldest child, who has forged a career for herself in her own right. But who exactly is the 21-year-old and what to do we know about her? – here’s the lowdown… Who is Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon and how old is she? Lourdes Leon is the singer Madonna’s first born child. […]
WWE could be about to get a whole lot bigger after a former world champion confirmed he is ready to return after a year out injured. The 7ft Big Show, 47, last wrestled in a Steel Cage match against Braun Strowman in September 2017 on Monday Night Raw. He was thrown through the cage by […]
FOOTBALL is notoriously a cut-throat business and with the new Premier League season underway we look at the latest odds on the next manager to be sacked. Leicester boss Claude Puel currently leads the sack race with a disgruntled Jose Mourinho also in the running after a frustrating summer at Manchester United. Claude Puel is […]
JERMAINE Pennant is set to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2018. The 35-year-old is best known for scoring a hat-trick on his first start for Arsenal, starring for Liverpool but also playing with an electronic tag fitted after a drink-driving conviction in 2005. Here’s more. How old is Jermaine Pennant? Born on January […]
JERMAINE PENNANT is set to star in the upcoming new series of Celebrity Big Brother. And the ex-Arsenal winger is married to former lads’ mags covergirl Alice Goodwin, 32. Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool star Jermaine, who has released bombshell book Mental: Bad Behaviour, Ugly Truths and the Beautiful Game, is set to star in the new […]
BURNLEY can go one step closer to the Europa League group stages with a tough test against Turkish giants Istanbul. Sean Dyche’s men pulled off an impressive goalless draw away from home setting up a tense tie at Turf Moore. SunSport’s top tips will appear on this page ahead of the fixture. What TV channel […]
THIS season’s Europa League is already well underway. The draw for the third qualifying round has now been made – and Scottish sides Rangers, Hibs and Aberdeen were all in the hat. Europa League third qualifying round fixtures Thursday, August 9 (first leg) Alashkert vs CFR Cluj Apollon Limassol vs Dinamo Brest AS Trencin vs Feyenoord Besiktas vs LASK […]
HOME fans will be hoping the Burnley attack fares rather better second time around against Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir. The Clarets drew their Europa League third qualifying round first leg 0-0, putting in a vintage defensive display – but didn’t manage a shot on target. What TV channel is Burnley vs Istanbul Basaksehir on and can […]
SUNDERLAND welcome Sheffield Wednesday to the Stadium of Light on Thursday for their Carabao Cup clash. The Black Cats are so far unbeaten this season in League One but turn to the Cup as they look to put their last season’s disappointments behind them. What time is kick-off? This game takes place on Thursday, August […]
RANGERS face Maribor in their Europa League qualifying game with fans hoping to see their side reach the group stage of European competition for the first time since 2010 And it’s so far so good for Steven Gerrard’s side as they secured an impressive 3-1 win over the Slovenians at Ibrox. Steven Gerrard’s side are aiming […]
RANGERS have one foot in the door as they head to Slovenia to play Maribor in the second leg of their Europa League clash. Goals from Alfredo Morelos, James Tavernier and Lassana Coulibaly gave Stevie Gerrard’s men a 3-1 first leg lead to make them favourites to reach the play-off round. Is Maribor vs Rangers on […]
