JOHN Peck stared out of his hospital window, thinking of ways to end his own life. The US marine was just 24 when he lost both arms and legs after stepping on an explosive device in Afghanistan in 2010, and he felt hopeless. “I came up with an actual plan to commit suicide,” he said. […]
NOW back at Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s assistant, Mike Phelan believes Paul Pogba is benefiting from having a manager ready to build the team around his needs. The Frenchman endured a tough spell under former United boss Jose Mourinho, but took to Solskjaer’s methods very well. With four goals in his first three […]
BENEFITS claimants and pensioners will see a boost to their take home pay from this month as some payments from the state are rising. The state pension, for example rose by the triple local – the greater of 2.5 per cent, average earnings or inflation – from the start of the new tax year on […]
NICOLAS TAGLIAFICO thinks it could be time to leave Ajax, with Arsenal watching his progress. The Argentine defender has been outstanding for the Dutch giants and played a key role in their shock Champions League win over Real Madrid. Tottenham, Real Madrid and Atletico are all eyeing the 25-year-old defender who featured for his country […]
MANCHESTER UNITED stars used to physically fight with each other in training under Sir Alex Ferguson – and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants more of the same. The Norwegian boss, 47, has admitted his old team-mates used to brawl at Carrington in a bid to be better. Solksjaer went on to say it made the team […]
YOU can’t beat the wafts of freshly cooking food, and the best ovens around will ensure your food tastes as good as its drool-worthy smell. Whether you’re an amateur chef or a dab-hand in the kitchen, a good oven will really help your cooking along. Choose badly however, and you’ll find yourself consistently burning your […]
A PENSIONER was boiled alive in her bed after she was hit by a powerful jet of hot water from a burst pipe in the street outside. The 64-year old-woman was asleep at 2am when the horrific accident happened in St Petersburg, Russia. The power of the jet shattered the windows of her ground floor […]
SO THE saying goes, you have to kiss a few frogs before you find your prince and as this Tinder profile proves, there are plenty of frogs out there. A body builder has been dubbed ‘racist’ and ‘misogynistic’ after his half naked profile was shared on Twitter. Zoe, from Essex, shared screenshots of Kirk’s profile […]
HER performances as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones have made Sophie Turner one of the world’s most in-demand stars. And life is pretty good at the moment – from her role in X: Men Dark Phoenix to her engagement to singer Joe Jonas. Here’s what we know about the Northampton-born beauty… Who is Sophie […]
A POLICE helicopter made a “spluttering noise” before before crashing into a packed bar killing ten people, a fatal accident inquiry heard today. The pilot, two crew members and seven customers in the Clutha bar in Glasgow were killed when the chopper crashed on to the roof of the building on November 29 2013. The […]
HALF-term holidays give teachers and pupils a much-needed breather from the rigours of educating the country’s children. Half-term dates can differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so here’s what you need to know. When are the 2019 half terms? School holiday dates in the UK can vary between the different local education authorities but […]
NASA has quelled fears of an alien invasion after strange pulsating lights were spotted over the Arctic. Frightening videos show glowing clouds shimmering over northern Sweden that some online commenters claimed was a UFO light show. But the space conundrum has a far simpler explanation. A pair of specially-designed rockets launched by Nasa last week […]
PREGNANT women should try to sleep on their sides to lower the risk of stillbirth, a new study has found. Experts from the University of Huddersfield are warning mums-to-be to avoid snoozing on their backs. Dr Tomasina Stacey is a reader of Midwifery Practice at the uni and she’s been looking into what effect – […]
WOW. It’s been a huge week of racing, where to start?! From the highs of Tiger Roll to the lows of Barry Geraghty’s injury, there’s plenty to talk about. GOOD The Grand National meeting at Aintree had everything you would want in a celebration of what horses love doing – running and having fun. Viewing […]
ELSA Hosk held her boobs as she posed topless for a new jewellery campaign. The Victoria’s Secret angel, 30, looked stunning in the montage of photos taken for a new jewellery collection. In the first snap, the model appears to cover her assets with her hands as she shows off a selection of rings and […]
THE UK will be hotter than Barcelona today as temperatures soared to a balmy 20C before a polar plunge blasts the country later this week. Balmy sunshine descended on large parts of Britain today, while thundery showers swept across Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia this afternoon. The Met Office recorded temperatures as high as […]
CORONATION Street won’t be investigated over Rana’s death after more than 200 viewers complained to OFCOM. The media regulator received 236 complaints after Rana – played by Bhavna Limbachia – died in the shocking factory collapse just hours before her wedding to girlfriend Kate Connor. Some viewers claimed the storyline was harmful to the LGBT+ […]
IF you’re craving a pizza night then Asda has the perfect deal for you. With the supermarket’s Pizza Express offer you can pick up two pizzas, a side and a drink for just £7. Normally the same items would cost you £11.79 at Asda, so the deal will save you a whopping 41 per cent. […]
GAME of Thrones season eight is just around the corner but if you want to catch up on previous seasons you still can. Here’s how you can binge watch the previous seven seasons of the TV phenomenon – and you don’t even have to subscribe to Sky Atlantic… When will Game of Thrones season 8 […]
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is using Sir Alex Ferguson’s team-talks to inspire Manchester United – after keeping diaries as a player of the legend’s incredible man-management. New permanent boss Solskjaer says he has even developed his own hairdryer as he battles to make United a match again for dominant neighbours City. The Norwegian, 46, claims the […]
THE Widow’s Kate Beckinsale’s ‘dead’ husband will be shown being held at gunpoint THREE YEARS after he was reportedly killed in a plane crash. Tonight viewers will meet Kate’s character Georgia Wells for the first time as she travels to Africa to investigate the disappearance of her husband Will Mason, who she believed had died […]
EVERY Easter bigger and better chocolate eggs hit supermarket shelves, but this year there’s something egg-stra special (ahem). Clever chocolate makers have found a way to fill Easter eggs with your favourite chocolate bars. New technology means they are able to insert tiny bits of chocolate into Easter eggs. The cheapest Easter egg we could […]
A RANDY couple were caught performing a sex act on the roof of a shopping mall – not realising revellers at an office party in a higher building were filming them. The ‘drunk’ pair triggered alarmed doors to get onto the roof of the Sandton City mall in Johannesburg, South Africa. An apparent student who […]
SHE might be in the public eye, but off screen, Holly Willoughby has always kept her personal life pretty private. And one area she very rarely talks about is her fitness journey, with the TV presenter explaining she doesn’t want to add to the circus surrounding weight loss. In an interview with The Sunday Times […]
SIX passengers who were trapped in the lift of a Carnival Cruises ship for 45 minutes saw their holiday go from bad to worse after they were kicked off the vessel when they eventually got out. The cruise line claimed that they had damaged the lift while inside, and that they would be banned for […]
