MANY brides fork out a small fortune on their dream wedding dress. But a savvy woman has revealed how she spotted her ideal gown for just £20 from a charity shop – and it fit perfectly. Claire Louise, from Leicestershire, who is getting married next year, said she “fell in love” with the “bargain dress” […]
UNIVERSITY Challenge viewers all had one complaint about Jeremy Paxman in the latest episode of the BBC Two show – but did you spot it? Monday evening’s instalment saw students from Cambridge and Oxford go head to head in a bid to bag a place in the next stage of the competition. Students from St […]
US SECURITY chiefs are weighing up whether to blacklist a Chinese smartphone-maker formerly owned by Huawei. According to the Washington Post, personnel at four agencies met last week to discuss putting Honor on the Commerce Department’s entity list. The list bars exports of US technology to sanctioned companies without a department license. Huawei, which builds […]
HOLIDAYS to Turkey, Egypt and the Maldives are back on, after the countries were taken off the red list. Eight countries were removed from the list at 4am this morning, which also include Sri Lanka, Oman, Kenya, Bangladesh and Pakistan. That means anyone travelling to the UK from these destinations no longer have to pay […]
GABBY Petito used a codeword for DANGER when texting her family days before her disappearance, according to wild speculation online. The body of the vlogger, 22, was found in Wyoming at the weekend shortly after her ex-fiance Brian Laundrie vanished from his family home in Florida. Police have confirmed that Brian remains a “person of […]
STONE me – this floating rock really is a sight for shore eyes. Sailors watched in amazement as the jagged craft – which blends in perfectly with the cliffs – cruised past near Marseille, France. The wacky camouflaged boat is the creation of artist Julien Berthier, 46. It took him six weeks to convert an […]
CAMPING saw a surge in popularity this summer, as Brits swapped their summer abroad for a staycation in nature. Seasoned campers have had plenty of advice for newbies, but among the most bizarre has to be the suggestion for a DIY toilet using cat litter. According to the Express, a Facebook user called Lou Be […]
IGLOO Energy could be the latest casualty of the current energy crisis as the company is “at risk of going bust”. Sky News has reported that the energy supplier is facing a collapse that would see 100,000 customers left in the dark. Surging gas prices have dealt a devastating blow to the energy industry as […]
BAKE Off looks the same year after year – the tent never changes and, despite his pastry-heavy diet, Paul Hollywood appears to barely age. However, that’s not always true of the contestants, with many looking very different now to when they were competing for the Star Baker apron. As the show returns to our screens, […]
A MUM has told how her little girl’s tummy ache turned out to be ovarian cancer at just 12-years-old. Brave Sinead Zalick was diagnosed just before Christmas and received her first course of chemotherapy on Christmas Day. When she first visited her GP in Plymouth she had been complaining of a ‘poorly tummy’ and was […]
STRICTLY Come Dancing’s 2021 series properly gets underway this Saturday with the first live show. While fans had their appetites whet last weekend with the launch – which confirmed this year’s pairings – Saturday night will see the celebrities perform live for the first time. To get you up to speed on all the celebrities […]
GOOD Morning Britain sparked a flood of complaints to Ofcom over a recent interview with ISIS bride Shamima Begum. The ITV breakfast show has been hit with 273 complaints to the telly watchdog after airing the exclusive interview with the ex-ISIS member. Hundreds of furious viewers slammed GMB after the 22-year-old appeared on the show […]
A RETIRED homicide detective with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was found dead inside a freezer, authorities said. Miriam E. Travis, 87, retired as a detective sergeant in 1990 after 27 years with the department, including 11 in the Homicide Bureau. “Our hearts are broken by this news and the entire LASD family mourns […]
GET ready for drama – the 2021 Ryder Cup is almost here. Golf’s greatest grudge-match gets underway on Friday at Whistling Straits, with Team USA looking to win back the trophy from Europe. Originally slated for last year, the bi-annual event pits the best golfers from either side of the pond against each other. Over […]
A MAN has today appeared in court accused of murdering his girlfriend, her two children and one of their friends at a sleepover. Damien Bendall, 31, allegedly killed 11-year-old Lacey, her brother John, 13, and pal Connie Gent, 11, at a home in Killamarsh, Derbys, on Sunday. He is also accused of murdering his partner […]
DAVINA McCall has posted a rare picture of her step-mum and dad as she shared a heartbreaking message with fans about his Alzheimer’s fight. The TV host, 53, has spoken about her father Andrew’s diagnosis in the past and previously shared the tell-tale signs she picked up on which made her suspect his Alzheimer’s. And […]
DILLIAN WHYTE only earned £300 for his win over Anthony Joshua in the amateurs. The two British heavyweights battled each other in 2009. The Body Snatcher managed to defeat the future world champion via a unanimous points verdict in an all-out brawl. However, Whyte later revealed that he only received the small sum for the […]
THIS chilling map shows the deadly spread of the West Nile virus as it continues to rage across America and claim lives. At least 19 people have died this year after being infected with the mosquito-borne disease as scientists brand the virus an “endemic”. Tiny numbers of infections have been reported in states including California, […]
KATIE Price’s children Junior and Princess Andre have started following her ex Leandro Penna on Instagram – nine years after they split. The 43-year-old enjoyed a whirlwind romance and a very brief engagement to the Argentinian model back in 2012. Junior would have been seven at the time and Princess was just five. One eagle-eye […]
BLACK Friday is just around the corner, and a lot of people will have Xbox Series X deals on their shopping list. (AD) Xbox Series X, £449, Amazon – check availability here The Series X was released alongside the lower-spec Series S back in November last year, just ahead of the Black Friday sales – […]
MANCHESTER UNITED take on West Ham tonight in the Carabao Cup, just days after a dramatic 2-1 win in the Premier League. Jesse Lingard netted a late winner on a dramatic afternoon in East London, before Paul Pogba had to be dragged away down the tunnel after arguing with Hammers fans. Meanwhile, we’ve the very […]
HOPING to buy the new iPhone 13 this week? You don’t have long to wait. You can pick up the iPhone 13 from Friday, September 24 – and there are lots of different ways to buy it. You’ll be able to head down to your local Apple Store – unless you’re in a country where […]
A WOMAN has revealed how she transformed her crumbling garden into a paradise, saving £5,000 in the process. Laura Higham who runs the Instagram account The Indigo House has recently revealed her new garden transformation showcasing a dreamy social space with a laid back, rustic feel. And while Laura’s garden may look like a professional […]
JENELLE Evans has slammed a fan who insisted she is “FAKING” her illnesses after being diagnosed with a rare spinal disorder. The Teen Mom star plainly hit back during an Instagram Q&A to explain her shock diagnosis that came earlier this year after months of pain. Jenelle, 29, invited her fans to ask her questions […]
AS the nights get longer, Netflix has a whole host of new releases coming to you in October to keep you entertained all month long. The streaming giant will be dropping a number of different movies and TV shows on their site for your viewing pleasure. What will be released on Netflix in October 2021? You (Season […]