BRITISH homes always see an invasion of spiders later in the year, but could the arachnids be defeated by an unlikely enemy – the conker? There is an old wives’ tale that spiders have a morbid fear of horse chestnuts and can prevent the eight-legged visitors coming into your home, but is this scientifically true? […]
DIMITAR BERBATOV has revealed he told his agent to “f*** off” when he was offered a move to Manchester City. The Bulgarian striker signed for Manchester United for £30m in September 2008 – but could have turned out for their fierce City rivals. In the end United’s noisy neighbours ended up slashing out £32.5m on […]
SPIDERS in the UK aren’t exactly life-threatening, like they are in some corners of the world, but it doesn’t make their hairy eight-legs and beady little eyes any more appealing. Luckily for you, there’s a simple way to keep your living space critter-free. Why do spiders come inside our houses? Spiders don’t necessarily prefer to […]
DIMITAR BERBATOV has revealed he told his agent to “f*** off” when he was offered a move to Manchester City. The Bulgarian striker signed for Manchester United for £30m in September 2008 – but could have turned out for their fierce City rivals. In the end United’s noisy neighbours ended up slashing out £32.5m on […]
SIGHTINGS of the false widow spider in the UK are on the up, with concern growing about how widespread the creepy crawlies really are. The species has a fearsome reputation as one of the few British breeds capable of inflicting a painful bite to humans — but is there really anything to be afraid of? We’ve […]
THE father of murdered college student Mollie Tibbetts slammed President Donald Trump for “politicising” her death. Rob Tibbetts demanded politicians to stop using his daughter’s death to advance racist views. While in Ohio last week Trump blamed Democratic policies for the 20-year-old’s death calling it a “disgrace”. He said: “Democrat immigration polices are destroying innocent lives […]
A RARE spider that was declared extinct more than 50 years ago has been found in a British park. The arachnid, known as a diamond spider because of the shape of the markings on its back, was found by National Trust volunteers at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. What is a diamond spider? The arachnid is usually […]
ADAM Thomas has slammed Roxanne Pallett’s apology interview on Jeremy Vine as “pathetic” and “frustrating”. The actress, 35, accused his brother Ryan of “punching” her on Celebrity Big Brother, and appeared on the Channel 5 show this morning to back track on her words. Roxanne claimed Ryan “punched her like a boxer” and “intentionally” tried […]
ADAM Thomas has slammed Roxanne Pallett’s apology interview on Jeremy Vine as “pathetic” and “frustrating”. The actress, 35, accused his brother Ryan of “punching” her on Celebrity Big Brother, and appeared on the Channel 5 show this morning to back track on her words. Roxanne claimed Ryan “punched like a boxer” and “intentionally” tried to […]
WE’RE all familiar with the sight of the long-limbed creatures in our bathrooms and kitchens. But what exactly are daddy long-legs? Do they bite? And how can you discourage them from invading your home? Here’s the lowdown… Are daddy long-legs really spiders? The answer is actually more complex than you may have thought. While the […]
HOLLY Willoughby has revealed she is taking her kids out of school so they can be with her in Australia as she films I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! The 37-year-old This Morning presenter is set to replace Ant McPartlin later this year when the popular series returns. She will stand alongside long-term pal […]
JUAN MATA revealed his disappointed at being left out of Manchester United’s squad in the 2-0 victory over Burnley. But the Spaniard heaped praise on the travelling supporters who continued to chant his name throughout the contest. Mata was a surprise omission from Jose Mourinho’s side with the under pressure Portuguese boss desperate to get […]
ASDA has pulled Crosse and Blackwell’s Green Vegetable and Kale soup from its shelves because it contains milk – which was not stated on the packaging. Milk has been found in batches of the soup with a best before date of May 2020. This could pose a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance […]
THE IRA bombings of Warrington took place nearly 25 years ago and targeted shoppers on a Saturday afternoon. Here’s everything you need to about the deadly terrorist attack that sparked a peace movement and helped hasten the end of the hideous “Troubles”. When was the Warrington IRA bombings? There were actually two separate but linked […]
LAST year’s winner Harry Angel is set to head the field for this year’s 32Red Haydock Sprint Cup. The sprint is the feature race of the day this Saturday – and here is all you need to know. What is the Sprint Cup? The 2018 32Red Sprint Cup Stakes will be run on Saturday, September […]
Rainbow 6 was, until recently, a game best known for its campaign. Missions saw you team up with skilled AI operators – and in later games – human comrades – to tackle a variety of real-world-inspired terrorist scenarios. When Ubisoft announced Rainbow 6: Patriots in 2011 the audience expected and wanted more of the same. […]
A DRONE was ‘deliberately’ flown towards a plane landing at RAF Northolt in a sinister bid to cause a crash, it has emerged. The pilot flying the PA31 aircraft saw what he thought was a helium balloon as he was approaching to land at the airfield in North West London. But as the object drew […]
THE parents of Alfie Evans have shown off their newborn baby Thomas on This Morning. Parents Tom Evans and Kate James cradled their four-week-old baby on the morning show – revealing the “bittersweet” happiness of welcoming their new son into the world just months after losing Alfie. Little Alfie Evans died of a brain disease in […]
TWILIGHT sedation is a medical term you may have heard of, but probably know little about. Here’s the lowdown on the method, what it feels like when you’re under the anaesthetic and when it’s used. What is twilight sedation? Twilight sedation is a technique where a mild dose of general anaesthesia is applied. The patient […]
CHELTENHAM racecourse is best known for hosting the annual Cheltenham Festival. The four-day bonanza is the most eagerly-anticipated meeting on the National Hunt calendar. Prestbury Park also is the home of some cracking action throughout the jumps season. PA:Press Association Where is Cheltenham racecourse? Cheltenham racecourse is located near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. The address for […]
FORMER Italy manager Gian Piero Ventura is so haunted by his defeat to Sweden that he is boycotting Ikea. The Scandinavian nation beat the Azzurri 1-0 over two legs to stop the four-time champions reaching the World Cup in Russia. Ventura, 70, was sacked two days after the historic 0-0 draw in Italy. In an […]
LIVERPOOL flop Loris Karius received further criticism on Sunday for his role in Bursaspor’s equaliser on his debut for Besiktas. The 25-year-old has the perfect chance to reignite his career after joining the Turkish side on a two-year loan deal in the summer. It appeared to be getting off to a fine start when former […]
ALFIE Evans was at the centre of a life and death court battle between his parents, health officials and the British justice system. The tot’s life support was switched off in April after his family lost the final stage of appeal. Here’s what you need to know. When did Alfie Evans die and how old […]
LORRAINE Kelly has urged Roxanne Pallett to seek help and “get her head straight” after she accused Ryan Thomas of punching her in Celebrity Big Brother. The 58-year-old chat show host discussed the ongoing saga today with The Sun’s Dan Wootton, and insisted Roxanne, 35, needs therapy. She said: “Do you know what, there is […]
Colin and Wendy Parry are parents who lost their son in the Warrington IRA bomb attack. Here’s what we know about the peace campaigners. Who are Colin and Wendy Parry? Colin and Wendy’s son Tim died along with three-year-old Johnathan Ball following the attack on Bridge Street, Warrington in 1993. The IRA attack, and the […]
