A LAW firm has found themselves in hot water after advertising apprenticeships specifically for black students. Leigh Day is looking for six black students of Afro-Caribbean or African heritage who have completed their A-levels in London “to a good grade” and want to become lawyers without going to university. Frances Swaine, Leigh Day’s Managing Partner, […]
LIVING in agony, Lizzy Owen was exhausted and barely able to walk up a flight of stairs. She’d ballooned to a size 18 and as she piled on the pounds she was becoming more and more unhappy. However, the mum-of-four’s reality check came when a family member pointed out just how big she was getting. […]
PEP GUARDIOLA’S decision to drop Raheem Sterling to the bench for Manchester City’s clash against Watford has enraged Fantasy Football players. The Citizens winger – who has already banged in five Premier League goals in as many games – is a firm favourite amongst fans, with many expecting him to be a guaranteed starter. And […]
A 97-YEAR-old WWII veteran parachuted out over the same Dutch city he was captured in 75 years ago and touched down to admit his jump left him feeling “absolutely terrified.” Thousands cheered Sandy Cortmann, from Aberdeen, as he tandem dropped with the Red Devils on to Ginkel Heath, near Arnhem in Holland this morning. He […]
AN INVENTOR claims his pills make your farts smell like roses or chocolate. They also come in ginger, violet, chocolate, and lily of the valley — and can be given to pets. Christian Poincheval, 69, said he got the idea while “at a table with friends after a copious meal when we nearly asphyxiated ourselves. […]
GARY Lineker has defender Danny Baker over his “racist” chimpanzee Tweet about Meghan Markle. Baker, 62, was axed from Radio 5 Live for sharing the pic of a chimp dressed in clothes with the caption: “Royal baby leaves hospital.” Arch-remainer Gary Lineker defended his podcast co-host by claiming Baker didn’t follow the news carefully enough […]
A US man drowned attempting an underwater marriage proposal while on holiday with his girlfriend. Haunting footage shows Steven Weber Jr., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, popping the question to his partner in a swimming pool in Tanzania, East Africa, this week. The video ends before the American, who worked at an addiction centre in Louisiana, […]
GOGGLEBOX fans have called for Ellie and Izzie Warner to be removed over their controversial #MeToo game. The sisters came under fire during last night’s episode after Ellie admitted she and her friends made up a ‘tag’ game that was inspired by the movement. The controversial game involved her and her friends chasing each other […]
A PROFESSIONAL swimmer has revealed that she has a full blown addiction to social media and “gets the shakes” when she can’t scroll through her feed. Varvara Subbotina, 18, from Russia, said she feels stressed when she spends too much time without her phone. The four-time champion said her coach Tatyana Danchenko has even resorted […]
A COUPLE are fearing for their £12,000 dream Lanzarote wedding as Thomas Cook teeters on the brink of collapse. Ryan Towers and fiancée Louise Jones are just two weeks away from tying the knot in front of 30 family and friends after booking their special day 18 months ago with Thomas Cook. But they are […]
POLICE have cleared a makeshift camp of Romanian migrants living homeless in one of London’s wealthiest neighbourhoods. The group, which included men, women, and children, were asked to move their tents and cardboard mattresses from a patch of grass on the affluent Park Lane. Officers had moved them on from a spot near Marble Arch […]
A THUG deliberately farted in a police officer’s face during a strip-search and said: “How do you like that?” Stuart Cook, 28, was at the scene of a car crash in Aberdeen, Scotland, when he was approached by officers. Aberdeen Sheriff Court heard after cops “smelled cannabis” and decided to arrest him, he became “irate”. […]
THE QUEEN “likes” Meghan Markle, says a royal author who has lunched with Her Majesty. According to David Starkey, the monarch is a fan of the Duchess of Sussex – but warns she brought “too much Hollywood entitlement” with her when she married Prince Harry. Speaking at a London launch party for the book Crusaders, […]
KATIE Price received a lapdance off Chloe Ferry on another wild night out in Newcastle on Friday. The 41-year-old has been spending time with a number of Geordie Shore cast members past and present during her time in the North East city. After spending a night in her hotel room with Scotty T and James […]
CALLING all Harry Potter fans! You can now get wallpaper themed on the famous wizard to bring a magical touch to your bedroom. The spellbinding options include sheets themed on the Golden Snitch, the Black family tapestry and the famous Marauder’s Map. You can also turn your home into a mini Hogwarts with a roll […]
LABOUR’S deputy leader Tom Watson has called an attempt to oust him a “drive-by shooting” – as the party’s executive committee agrees to suspend the plot. He said he found out by text about a move by senior party figures to abolish his post, calling it a “straight sectarian attack” on a “broad church party”. […]
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Michelle Visage has been seen wearing a knee strap in worrying photos ahead of her opening live performance tonight. The flamboyant TV diva, 51, was snapped wearing a support on her right leg as she relaxed in a London park yesterday. She was also spotted struggling to get to her feet […]
LABOUR’S deputy leader Tom Watson is at risk of being ousted from his party after senior figures tried to abolish his post. But who is he and what exactly has he said? Here’s the latest. Who is Tom Watson? Tom Watson, 52, is a British Labour Party politician who was elected as Deputy Leader of […]
NEW ZEALAND lead South Africa in the pick of Rugby World Cup opening weekend fixtures. With Italy, Canada and Namibia the other teams in Group B, the All Blacks know if they can hold on they will be virtually assured of top spot. New Zealand 23 South Africa 13 All Blacks and Springboks facing off […]
TOTTENHAM head to Leicester looking to make it back-to-back Premier League wins. Mauricio Pochettino’s side were in frightening form as they thrashed Palace last weekend, whilst the Foxes suffered their first defeat of the season as they went down 1-0 at Old Trafford. TV/ live stream: BT Sport Kick-off: 12.30pm Leicester: Schmeichel, Ricardo, Evans, Soyuncu, […]
NEWCASTLE starlets have demanded the Football Association launch a bullying probe into Peter Beardsley after the England legend received a seven-month ban for racism. The ex-Toon and Liverpool star was suspended after he was found to have racially abused Newcastle’s Under-23 players. Young players have now written to the FA as they are unhappy with […]
LEEDS take on Derby for the first time since their dramatic play-off clash last season. Frank Lampard masterminded a 4-2 victory here at Elland Road to stun the hosts, only for his Rams to fall short in the final against Aston Villa. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have taken the disappointment on the chin and gone again […]
EDDIE JONES’ England are in Japan and ready to begin their World Cup challenge. The Red Rose will be keen to get off to a strong start in the competition, with memories of their disastrous home tournament four years ago still painful for supporters and players. The Red Rose last lifted the World Cup in […]
THE family of Britain’s worst ever female paedophile believe she should have been caged FOREVER for her sickening crimes. They spoke out days after it was revealed vile Vanessa George has been freed following a ten-year stretch behind bars. The 49-year-old was jailed for a minimum seven years in 2009 for sexual assaults on up […]
A TEENAGER suspected of murdering 20-year-old Keeley Bunker appeared in court this morning. The 19-year-old was arrested yesterday after the body of Keeley, 20, was discovered in a park stream in Tamworth, Staffs, shortly after 9pm Thursday. The young barmaid vanished on her way home from a concert on Wednesday night. Her death has sent […]
