INSURANCE firms are being investigated over fears they rip off customers who loyally stick with the same providers. Prices for home and car insurance policies will be scrutinised to see if millions of British people are being unfairly charged. Britain’s financial markets regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is launching the study – weeks after […]
JAMES ‘Whitey’ Bulger was one of America’s most notorious fugitives. But what happened to him, did Johnny Depp portray him on the big screen, and did he do time in Alcatraz? Here’s what you need to know… Who was James ‘Whitey’ Bulger? James ‘Whitey’ Bulger was an American gangster who met a grizzly end in […]
THERE’S an embarrassing typo in this Primark weekly planner – so can you spot it? The awkward error was discovered by an eagle-eyed shopper, who tweeted a snap of the stationery item. Erm @Primark am I missing something or is this a huge typo … On every copy of this product? pic.twitter.com/iAsvZRurhk — Grace (@GirlinBristol) […]
OVER three decades after estate agent Suzy Lamplugh disappeared police dug up the garden of the house where prime suspect John Cannan’s mum once lived. Lamplugh, 25, was abducted in 1986 after going to meet a client named “Mr Kipper” to show him two houses in Fulham, and was declared dead, presumed murdered, in 1994 – here’s […]
PAKISTAN welcome New Zealand to the UAE for the opening T20 of their winter series following a 3-0 whitewash over Australia. The Shaheen’s limited overs players are in good form and have high hopes for the Cricket World Cup next summer having won last year’s ICC Champions Trophy. What time does Pakistan vs New Zealand […]
PROFESSOR Brian Cox has brought his expertise on all things space to telly – and he’s now, for many, the face of popular science. But Brian was not always lecturing on the stars, as he has a little-known past in 90s dance music behind him. Here’s what we know about him… Who is Professor Brian […]
With Christmas on the way, a European getaway might be on the cards, so it is good to know you’re getting value for money. Here is our guide to what is happening in the euro currency market — and how to get the best price for your sterling. What is today’s pound to euro […]
HUMAN remains unearthed at the Vatican’s Embassy to Italy may hold the key to solving the mystery of an Italian teen girl who vanished 35 years ago. Bone fragments were discovered during construction work at the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See to Rome in the posh neighbourhood of Parioli, the Vatican said late yesterday. […]
CHELSEA WOMEN travel to Fiorentina on Wednesday for the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash. The visitors take a slim 1-0 win into the game following Karen Carney’s first-half penalty in the first-leg. What time is kick-off? This game takes place on Wednesday, October 31. It will be held at the Stadio Artemio […]
CARABAO CUP action returns as 16 teams bid to reach the quarter-finals of the competition. Arsenal and Manchester City are both in action as they look for another Wembley final in February 2019. When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw? The draw for the fifth round will take place TODAY, Wednesday, October 31. It will […]
WITH the deadline for secondary school applications upon us, roughly half a million school children will soon find out whether they’ve been accepted into secondary school. And nearly a fifth could miss out on their first choice – here’s what to do if that happens. What should you do if your child isn’t accepted into […]
It can be stressful enough, trying to pick a secondary school for your children. It’s even worse if places have already been filled. Here’s what you need to know about late applications. When is the deadline for secondary schools applications? The deadline for secondary school applications each year is midnight, October 31. By the date you […]
MANCHESTER UNITED star Alexis Sanchez is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain in a shock swoop next summer. The winger, 29, was eyed by the Ligue 1 champions last year, but he decided to join the Red Devils from Arsenal instead. He has struggled since his Old Trafford arrival though, and has been dropped by United boss […]
MEGHAN Markle made a fashion faux pas on her and Prince Harry’s final day of their first overseas tour, flashing her undies in a see-through skirt. The Duchess of Sussex, who has barely put a foot wrong on the official 16-day Autumn tour visiting cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand, wore a striking Givency bespoke […]
REAL MADRID will DOUBLE Mauricio Pochettino’s money to £17MILLION to join them. Bernabeu chiefs plan to offer the Tottenham boss a five-year deal worth an eye-watering £85m. Real are so desperate to lure their top target that they are also willing to give him a big say in transfers so he can build a new […]
INDIA host the West Indies in the final one-day international of their five-match series. Virat Kohli’s side were comfortable winners in the Test matches, recovering from a 4-1 hammering by England in the summer, and are now on the cusp of another home win leading 2-1 ahead of this showdown. When is the fifth ODI […]
MORE than three decades have passed since estate agent Suzy Lamplugh disappeared and investigators are still yet to work out what happened to her. On 28th July 1986, the bright 25-year-old’s life changed forever when she went to meet a client. Here’s what we know about the mystery… What happened to Suzy Lamplugh? Attending an […]
JOSE MOURINHO was spotted chatting to Yerry Mina at Old Trafford during Sunday’s 2-1 win over Everton. Special One appeared to be deep in conversation with the Colombian, with the Toffees winning the race to sign him from Barcelona this summer. Man United ran out 2-1 winners during the game, but the club still appears […]
AMANDA Holden reunited with her Cutting It co-star Angela Griffin in London on Tuesday, 13 years after the show ended. The pair, who met on the racy drama in 2002, enjoyed dinner at Lisa Faulkner’s Guest Chef Supper Club at J Sheekey Atlantic Bar. Amanda, who played Mila, and Angela, who starred as Darcey have remained […]
MAURICIO POCHETTINO could be facing his last season at Tottenham as Manchester United and Real Madrid prepare to make their move, according to reports. Spurs players fear that the popular Argentine boss could quit the club at the end of the campaign having grown frustrated with the lack of backing by owner Daniel Levy. Poch, […]
GOOGLE has released its first-ever multiplayer interactive Doodle for Halloween – but how does it work? Here we explain how the game works and how you can win. How does the Great Ghoul Duel work? Users can team up in groups of four to collect the most wandering spirits in two minutes. There are several […]
THE time to don costumes and stock up on sweets and chocolate is here. But do you know how Halloween got its name and why we celebrate it? Here is s everything you need to know… When is Halloween 2018? Halloween falls every year on October 31, which is a Wednesday this year. It is […]
THE time to don costumes and stock up on sweets and chocolate is here. But do you know how Halloween got its name and why we celebrate it? Here is s everything you need to know… When is Halloween 2018? Halloween falls every year on October 31, which is a Wednesday this year. It is […]
GARETH BALE has been blamed for Real Madrid’s dismal start to the season and the sacking of sacking of Julen Lopetegui by 43,000 fans. The 29-year-old Wales star topped a poll by Marca, the biggest selling football newspaper in Spain with close ties to the capital-city club. Real are seven points off top spot and […]
AN OAP has been arrested after a 69-year-woman died from serious burns sustained in a chip shop fire. It is understood the woman was hurt at a chip shop in Hermon, Carmarthenshire, on October 23. She was rushed to Morriston Hospital in Swansea but died on Monday. Cops have arrested a 70-year-old man. They are now appealing […]
