A LONELY widower who put up a poster asking for friends after his wife died has received thousands of requests. Tony Williams, 75, got countless calls and so many emails they crashed his inbox. People from the US, Germany, Holland, Australia, Egypt, India and Japan have invited him on road trips — or for their […]
A LAWYER for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says an ally of President Donald Trump offered a pardon-type deal if he were to provide political dirt to the president. Jennifer Robinson said in a witness statement submitted in London’s Criminal Court on Friday that Assange, 49, was indirectly offered a “win-win” deal from the Trump administration. […]
I’VE waited 16 years for this moment — Leeds back at Elland Road in the Premier League. The fans would just love to see the players come out with the Prem badge on their shoulder. It’s a massive shame we cannot be there but when allowed back I know we will revel in every little […]
A TRUCKER who allegedly stabbed a man in a hate crime has said he did it because he “doesn’t like black people,” court papers have revealed. Nolan Levi Strauss, 26, was indicted for stabbing Ronnell Tyrone Hughes, 48, in December 2019. Hughes was applying for a job at an Arby’s restaurant at the Pilot Travel […]
A MASSIVE gang takedown led by the US Marshal Service led to the arrest of more than 250 people and the rescue of five missing children. The operation targeted gang activity in the Oklahoma City area, according to local station KOCO, and went after offenders who committed high-profile crimes. The 60-day takedown, called “Operation Triple […]
THE IPL finally gets underway after more than 16 months out of action. The coronavirus pandemic delayed the original tournament scheduled for March and has seen this year’s Indian Premier League moved to the United Arab Emirates. And first up is a repeat of the 2019 final, with MS Dhoni – freshly retired from international […]
POLICE were called to a wake in a pub after a busybody neighbour claimed drinkers were breaking new coronavirus rules. Officers attended the Old Crown in Wigston, Leicestershire yesterday following the complaint that people were violating the Rule of Six – which only allows group of up to six people to socialise in or outdoors. […]
THE nanny accused of wrecking Mel B’s marriage has helped the star’s ex-husband buy a £1.1million house in LA — while the Spice Girl lives at her mum’s Leeds bungalow. Mel, 45, is furious after it emerged that Lorraine Gilles gave Stephen Belafonte £154,000 towards the five-bedroom home. The cash aid came after Mel was […]
MARY Killen and Giles Wood have won the hearts of the nation thanks to their appearance on Gogglebox. Here’s the lowdown on the quirky couple and their life as professional telly watchers, as viewers Who are Giles Wood and Mary Killen and what do they do for a living? Mary and Giles are a married […]
EX-EASTENDERS star Rita Simons has found love with a former theatre colleague just weeks after she revealed she had split from her husband of 14 years. Rita, 43 — who played Roxy Mitchell in the BBC soap — is dating her Legally Blonde The Musical co-star Ben Harlow. The pair toured the UK as part […]
KANYE West has tweeted then deleted about being “murdered” and told his eldest daughter North to never believe the “white media.” The rapper has long struggled with bipolar disorder and has, in recent months, sent a series of alarming messages on the social media site. Kanye returned to Twitter Friday morning after a 24-hour ban was […]
GARETH BALE will have to wait a month to make his Tottenham debut as he has arrived INJURED, according to reports. The Welshman is close to completing a £20million loan move to Spurs from Real Madrid. But Marca claim Bale will be out of action for “at least four weeks”. Nonetheless, he passed his medical […]
GOGGLEBOX 2020 has returned for its 16th series – and is back on telly TONIGHT (September 18). Narrated by Craig Cash, tonight’s episode is the second in the new series which is airing for 15 weeks – which means it will take us through until Christmas. Tonight’s show promises fun in store with the return […]
A GUN drama was triggered at Heathrow today when one of Dominic Raab’s bodyguards left his weapon on a plane. The loaded, semi-automatic Glock 19 pistol was found in its holster on a seat by a shocked cleaner. She raised the alarm and cops dashed to the jet. But they were stood down once they […]
IF PAUL MESCAL had any doubt that he has become telly’s most lusted-after hunk, a quick jog by a canal showed it was true. The handsome Irishman and star of megahit TV drama Normal People jokes that he now daren’t show any skin while out and about, as he doesn’t want to cause an accident. […]
POLICE have launched a search for a vulnerable nine-year-old girl who went missing in South East London. Eimaan Sesay was last seen in the Clyde Street area in Deptford, London. Police are appealing for anyone who might have seen Eimann, who is deemed high-risk. She is 5ft5, of large build and has braided hair. When […]
BORIS JOHNSON today warned a second wave of coronavirus hitting the UK is ‘inevitable’ – and urged Brits to stick to the rule of six law to avoid a second national lockdown. During a visit to Oxfordshire on Friday, the PM said: “Obviously, we’re looking very carefully at the spread of the pandemic as it […]
THE miracle the world’s bravest – or dumbest – punter was hoping for never looked like happening, as Phil Mickelson waved a sad farewell to the US Open. A Las Vegas gambler slapped down £35,000 on Mickelson at odds of 75-1 before the start of the tournament, hoping to scoop a £2.6million jackpot. That looked […]
HAVE you bagged yourself a life-changing amount of cash? The National Lottery EuroMillions results are in and it’s time to find out who has won a life-changing amount of money. Could tonight’s jackpot of £60million see you handing in your notice and swapping the daily commute for slurping champagne on a super yacht or lying […]
LIVERPOOL have confirmed the signing of midfielder Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich. The Spaniard, 29, has signed a four-year deal. Liverpool are believed to have paid a transfer fee of £25million including potential bonuses. The Premier League champions saw off competition from Manchester United to seal the deal for in-demand Champions League winner. Thiago said: […]
A TEEN was arrested after allegedly firing an AK-47 at a police officer who was sitting in his car in an “ambush-style” shooting on Thursday. Arizona cops arrested 17-year-old Luis German Espinoza Acuna, and are looking for a second suspect who was reportedly driving Acuna and sped off after the attack, police said. The attack comes […]
MILEY Cyrus has been hard at work for three years on her seventh album. But there is one person who won’t be too pleased when it’s finally out — her ex-husband. I can reveal the Wrecking Ball singer has recorded a handful of tracks for the forthcoming record that take aim at Hollywood’s Liam Hemsworth […]
EAMONN Holmes and Ruth Langsford fear being axed from This Morning in ITV’s diversity drive. They may be the highest-profile casualties as producer Martin Frizell plans a shake-up. The married pair’s fate rests on the findings of internal research which has been launched. Former Strictly winner Ore Oduba, 34, and regular stand-in Rochelle Humes, 31, […]
DONNY VAN DE BEEK’S arrival at Manchester United will bring one thing to their midfield – fluidity. After the restart, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s line up was predictable and his lack of options off the bench was telling. In their last 14 Premier League fixtures he made only TWO attacking substitutions before the 77th minute. But […]
EASTENDERS’ Chantelle Atkins died in horrifying circumstances tonight as her abusive husband Gray pushed her onto an upturned knife in the dishwasher – and watched as she died. The hairdresser – who is played by actress Jessica Plummer in the ITV soap – died in agony after trying to leave evil Gray in tonight’s episode. […]
