KNOWING the right time to buy your holiday euros can be tricky as the exchange rate goes up and down. Here is our guide to the current state of the market, and how to get the best price when you swap your cash. What is today’s pound to euro exchange rate? This morning, a pound […]
THE whole country has gone Three Lions crazy this summer. It’s 22 years since the Euro 96 hit was released, which is packed full of nostalgic nods to England World Cup campaigns of the past. Who is Jules Rimet? BORN in France in 1873, Jules Rimet was the third president of Fifa. He helped found […]
LOVE Island is back to shake up your summer – and the island exploits are heating up with new islanders being thrown into the mix. To make sure you won’t miss any of the events in the new series, here is all you need to know about where you can catch up on every piece […]
MARCUS RASHFORD might have only come on for injury time at the end of England’s 2-0 win over Sweden. But the young striker was overcome with emotion after the Three Lions reached the semi-finals of the World Cup. Words can’t describe.. part of something special ???????????? pic.twitter.com/4fDNQn5nH9 — Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) July 7, 2018 Rashford, […]
A POTENTIALLY lethal combination of thunderstorms and a high pollen count can combine to create thunder fever – a situation that killed nine people last year. Asthma sufferers are particularly at risk and they have been warned to take precautions. What is thunder fever? In short, it’s a sort of extreme hay fever, or as […]
KYLE EDMUND is hoping to cause an upset at Wimbledon this year. The British star, 23, has claimed that he does not fear anyone in the men’s game and hopes to one day make it all the way to world No 1. Who is Kyle Edmund? Edmund was born in Johannesburg in South Africa but […]
HOST nation Russia have been the surprise package of the World Cup. Before a ball was kicked, many in the country feared that they would be out in the groups without even scoring – and now they’re on the cusp of a semi-final. What are the past results between England and Russia? THE sides have […]
WITH temperatures soaring in many parts of the country, Brits are trying all sorts to try to keep cool. But have you thought about popping the kettle on? It may just cool you down… What is this theory? It may be an old wives’ tale, but there’s a popular stream of thought that suggests sipping […]
WE HAVE a long, hot summer ahead of us, full of pints in beer gardens and cocktails on rooftops. But with all that glorious sunshine comes the inevitable sweaty, uncomfortable nights that leave you tossing and turning, unable to sleep… here are a few tips on how to avoid baking in bed. How can I […]
SOARING temperatures mean many Brits are spending their nights tossing and turning, struggling to drop off and throwing the duvet on the floor. From dehydration, exhaustion, sunstroke and trouble sleeping, the hot weather can impact us all and we’ve got the advice to help. Here are a few tips… How can I get to sleep when […]
SWEDEN fans broke down in tears after England broke their hearts by ending their World Cup dreams. Thousands had made the trip to Russia believing they would see the Swedes upset England by sealing a place in the semi-finals. But Gareth Southgate’s side produced a brilliant all-round display to cruise to a 2-0 quarter-final victory […]
DAVID BECKHAM and Wembley Stadium have trolled Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the Swede lost his World Cup bet with England’s former captain. The two superstars of world football had a wager over England and Sweden’s World Cup quarter-final on Saturday — and now Ibrahimovic is heading to Wembley. Ibrahimovic, the 36-year-old LA Galaxy striker, is no longer […]
RANGERS will have first refusal on any youngsters that are being sent out on loan by Liverpool. The unique transfer agreement has been put in place by Jurgen Klopp and Reds legend Steven Gerrard. Gerrard, who made over 500 appearances for Liverpool, is preparing for his first season in charge of the Scottish side. And […]
SOME people love the sun, others less so and some people even enjoy the cold – but surely no one enjoys sticky, unpleasant humidity. Here we go through the different kinds of humidity and what causes it… What’s the humidity level today in the UK? The humidity level across the UK on July 7 is between 24 […]
IT is a question that many viewers ask themselves frequently, ‘why do tennis players bounce the ball constantly’? Some players bounce the ball a mere handful of times before serving, while others will bounce the ball over ten times. Do they only do it because everyone else on the circuit is? Or is there a […]
NOVAK DJOKOVIC will be looking to add another Grand Slam title to his tally at Wimbledon. The Serbian cruised past Tennys Sandgren in the first round to set up a tie with Horacio Zeballos. Who is Novak Djokovic? Novak Djokovic is one of the most famous and successful tennis players in the world, and considered […]
MANY people watching the World Cup on iPlayer and ITV Hub have complained about the time lag. Fans streaming the game are finding themselves between two and five minutes behind the TV coverage – which means they are hearing puzzling cheers or wails from their neighbours or pub punters who are watching the game on […]
ENGLAND are through to their first World Cup semi-final since 1990! And here is how to pick up their World Cup 2018 shirt for the cheapest price. On Nike’s official online store, the adult home replica shirts cost £64.95, and the junior version costs £51.95. That led to a social media backlash from parents at […]
FOR a team widely written off at the start of the tournament Russia have come a long way. The nation will come to a standstill when they contest their first World Cup quarter-final meeting since 1970. And after beating Spain on penalties in the last round who knows what could happen in Sochi. A NATION […]
A STERN politics interview with a stuffy professor turned into a feline farce — when a cat crawled over his head. The live TV interview was interrupted when Dr Jerzt Targalski’s pet leaped onto his bonce. Dr Targalski was giving an interview to a Dutch current affairs show when when cat Lisio decided to make […]
BE honest, it is easy to pick up a card in any football match these days, let alone at the World Cup. And with the World Cup winding up to its finale, fans are anxiously waiting until the yellow card count resets. But surely yellow cards are wiped out at some stage? Yes. After the […]
WE all know that the higher the sun protection factor of a sun lotion, the less likely we are to burn. But what do the SPF numbers on bottles of sun lotion actually mean? What do the SPF numbers mean? If your skin always burns, even after you’ve lathered on the sun cream, there are various reasons why […]
KYLE WALKER has led England’s celebrations on social media after the Three Lions reached their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years. Goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli saw Gareth Southgate’s men cruise to a dominant 2-0 win over Sweden in the quarters. When you can’t get “it’s coming home” theme tune out your […]
IF YOU’RE desperate for another glimpse of the new royal baby, then you don’t have long to wait. Here’s what we know about Prince Louis’ christening on Monday, July 9. When will Prince Louis’ christening be? Traditionally, a royal baby is christened two to three months after their birth – and this is also the […]
PRINCE William predicted World Cup glory for England following their historic win led them to the semi-finals of the World Cup. A whole of host of celebrities celebrated the momentous moment as Gareth Southgate’s team edge ever-closer to victory. Sending his congratulations, Prince William tweeted through the official Kensington Palace account saying: “You wanted to make […]