TRAGIC Britain’s Got Talent star Antonio ‘Popeye’ Francis died after lying alive for six days following a stroke. The talent show star went undiscovered for almost a week before help arrived. The charismatic performer passed away on Saturday at the age of 54 after a bout of illness. It has now emerged that he lay […]
LIONEL MESSI is yet to tell Argentine whether he will quit international football. The Barcelona legend endured a miserable World Cup and will play no part in upcoming friendlies against Guatemala and Colombia. And new boss Lionel Scaloni has revealed his namesake has not yet explained his future. At his unveiling press conference, he said: […]
THE Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was set in Jaipur, but in real life the filming location was elsewhere in the Rajasthani countryside. But is it a real hotel and can you stay there? Here’s everything you need to know… Where is the real Best Exotic Marigold Hotel? The hotel used in the hit Best Exotic […]
CAROL in Coronation Street is played by Emma Hartley-Miller. Here’s everything you need to know about the actress and why you might recogniser her… Who play’s Sean Tully’s friend Carol in Coronation Street? Emma Hartley-Miller, 34, is a Scottish actress from Edinburgh. She trained at the Telford Dance College and Edinburgh Acting School and also […]
SIR Trevor McDonald is one of Britain’s most recognisable and respected broadcasters and journalists. But how did he get his big break? And what’s his net worth? Here’s what we know… Who is Sir Trevor McDonald? What is his background? Sir Trevor McDonald, OBE, 79, was born George McDonald on August 16, 1939. He is […]
LENNY Henry is a household name, thanks to his long career in comedy. His birthday is set to be commemorated in a one-off show – here’s what we know… When is The Lenny Henry Birthday Show on? Tonight’s show is to celebrate Lenny’s 60th birthday, which is actually on August 29. You can catch this […]
FERNANDO TORRES finally announced himself to Japanese football by ending his seven game goal drought against Andres Iniesta’s team. The former Liverpool and Chelsea striker rolled back the years in the 84th minute to fire Sagan Tosu 3-0 ahead against Vissel Kobe. Torres, 34, showed his striker’s instincts by finding space in the box and […]
THE Real Marigold Hotel series three will see nine celebrities head to India. But where did they film and where did they stay? Here’s what we know… Where is The Real Marigold Hotel filmed? The third series of The Real Marigold Hotel has been filmed in Udaipur, India. The second series was filmed in Kochi, […]
RANDY gadget geeks will be overjoyed to learn that the Harmony sex robot is just a few weeks away from launch. The droid, which is powered by artificial intelligence, has even been fitted with a mysterious new “X-Mode” that its creator describes as “mind-blowing”. US sex tech firm Realbotix has been working on the Harmony […]
CUSTOMERS of O2 are being warned to check bills after thousands may have been accidentally “overcharged”. The mobile phone network, which has 25million customers in the UK, has admitted a mistake on its billing system led to the error. Instead of applying a “loyalty discount” a number of customers where charged extra on their August […]
THE Real Marigold Hotel is back for its third series and joining the cast is jockey Bob Champion. He’s a champion by name and reputation – Here’s everything you need to know about him… Who is The Real Marigold Hotel star Bob Champion? Robert Champion MBE – or Bob Champion as he’s better known – was […]
TUI is in the middle of a sexism row after flight attendants handed out stickers that “encourage gender stereotypes”. While on board a flight from Paphos, Cyprus to Bristol, stickers were handed to boys that read “future pilot”, while girls were given ones that read “future cabin crew”. Dame Gillian Morgan, 56, a doctor and […]
PETER Dean was one of the original stars of EastEnders whose legacy on Albert Square still lives on through his character’s iconic son Ian. The actor appears on The Real Marigold Hotel, but when did he play Pete Beale and what else has he been in? Here is all you need to know… Who is Peter […]
Dinamo Zagreb are looking to return to the Champions League group stages after missing out last season. The club that launched the careers of stars like Luka Modric and Mario Mandzukic must overcome Swiss champions Young Boys to progress.
SERGIO AGUERO’S goal-scoring spree sees him storm to joint favourite alongside Harry Kane to win the Golden Boot. The Manchester City striker netted a hat-trick against Huddersfield and looked in immense form at the Etihad. Kane and Aguero have been priced at 3/1 by a number of leading bookies – with the latter ahead by […]
STANLEY Johnson won over the public in 2017 when he took part in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! The father of former foreign secretary Boris Johnson has since appeared in Made In Chelsea and is currently starring in the Real Marigold Hotel reality series. Who is Stanley Johnson? Stanley was born in Penzance, […]
ON the outside, their life was picture perfect. Chris Bywater was a handsome former soldier and entrepreneur, sweeping single mum Jodie off her feet just months after meeting. But underneath the surface was a violent man who dominated every aspect of his wife’s life – lashing out in violent outbursts that in one attack left […]
FACEBOOK founder Mark Zuckerberg would need just 36 seconds to pay for his modest Honda Jazz, according to data released by GoCompare. Using the Forbes Top 100 highest-paid athletes and Top 100 highest-paid billionaires lists, the insurance comparison site revealed a world far removed from PCP deals, lease contracts and finance. Along with his Jazz […]
AEK ATHENS are looking to build on their impressive 3-2 aggregate win over Celtic by qualifying for the Champions League group stages. Their opponents Mol Vidi, formerly known as Videoton, know they can make history if they qualify for the full tournament.
HAYLEY Hughes has shocked her fans with her new hairdo. The Love Island star looked almost unrecognisable as she showed off her new mid length bob haircut on Instagram. And her 586k followers couldn’t get their head around Hayley’s dramatic transformation. One wrote: “Look how different she looks omg!” Another said: “I thought it was […]
SYD Little rose to fame as one-half of one of TV’s most popular comedy double acts of the 70s: Little and Large. The comedian turned waiter has now signed up to appear on The Real Marigold Hotel but how old is the showbiz legend and when was he on Celebrity MasterChef? Here is the lowdown… Who […]
LEGENDARY TV presenter Susan Scott returns to your screens for the latest series of The Real Marigold Hotel. Here is everything you need to know about her… Who is The Real Marigold Hotel star Selina Scott and how old is she? Selina Scott is a British TV presenter who was born in North Riding of […]
ECCENTRIC artist Grayson Perry is known for his crossdressing, ceramic vases and tapestries. And, now, all eyes are on his Royal Academy Summer Exhibition which is set to be dominated by star names. Who is Grayson Perry? Grayson Perry, aged 58, was born in 1960 in Chelmsford, Essex. After having studied at Portsmouth Polytechnic, Perry […]
RANGERS fans have taunted Celtic supporters… by getting a three-year-old story about their poor personal hygiene trending on Sky Sports News. Hoops fans sitting in the main stand were told their odour was “impacting on the experience” of match-day for others in 2015. And bizarrely, fans of Steven Gerrard’s club have managed to get it […]
AJAX welcome Dynamo Kiev to the Amsterdam Arena as they aim to book their place in the Champions League group stages. The winner of the two-legged play-off will find themselves in the draw next week. What time does Ajax vs Dynamo Kiev kick off? Ajax vs Dynamo Kiev takes place on Wednesday, August 22. It […]
