BRITS have voted a crackling open fire as the nation’s favourite sound, according to the results of a new survey. The sounds of waves crashing on a beach, bacon sizzling, and church bells all followed closely. Researchers asked to find which sounds and every day noises Brits found the most comforting. 32 per cent of […]
CCTV footage emerged which is feared to show the last sighting of missing Libby Squire. Cops have a video that appears to show her getting in a car with a man. Separate film seen by The Sun shows a similar car driving up a nearby street minutes later. The footage begins seconds after midnight last […]
COMEDY king Sir Ken Dodd got revenge on the taxman by marrying his long-time love just two days before his death. The move ensured that his entire £27.5million fortune, despite never writing a will, went straight to Anne Jones, 77. Doddy, who was 90, would have been “tickled” to know it stopped his old foe […]
THE stiletto heel could soon be consigned to the history books, as new research reveals modern females prefer wearing TRAINERS on an evening out or romantic date, according to a new study. Researchers took an in-depth look into the shoe wearing habits of the nation and discovered, the stiletto, once the very essence of seduction, […]
A COUPLE were caught romping in a supermarket aisle – hilariously stood next to a box of ‘Friskies’ dog food. CCTV footage of the encounter shows the pair checking if the coast is clear before having sex in a shop in Italy. The middle-aged couple just couldn’t wait until they got home – and went […]
IT’S Valentine’s Day on Thursday, so Lisa Minot rounds up ways to feel the love across the UK. But sometimes it pays to delay your break to get the best prices. Have a white night Get cosy at Newchurch Nook cabin on the Isle of Wight. The cottage is in an ideal position for long […]
TEACHERS are striking at a secondary school because of violent pupils. Physical and verbal attacks prompted 40 staff to picket at the gates, holding placards that read: “Fighting injustice.” The union-organised day of action was the first in a series of planned walk-outs over regular abuse. It is alleged one pupil assaulted a teacher but […]
Getting a good night’s sleep before your flight is a real luxury. We spent the night at the Holiday Inn Express at London’s Stansted Airport to see how it checked out. What’s it like? Comfortable, clean hotel with friendly staff, just a five-minute shuttle bus ride from Stansted airport. Rooms any good? All rooms are […]
VISIT any major European capital and it doesn’t take long to get a feel for the city’s flavour. But Bucharest uses the best bits from around the continent and blends them into one destination. The Romanian capital has the ability to make you feel like you’re in multiple cities at once. A quick stroll through […]
BRITAIN is to see temperatures plummeting to -4C and up to 4cm of snow fall this weekend as Storm Erik brings in winter showers. The Met Office has issued a number of warnings ahead of Storm Erik bringing possible flooding and travel chaos in 70mph winds and rain. The Met Office is predicting “severe […]
AS winter bites, many are in need of some sun, sea and spice – and chirpy chef Ainsley Harriott might just have the answer. His latest ITV show, Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen, sees him island-hopping through the places that have inspired his cooking. Foodies can have their own Caribbean culinary journey at one of Sandals’ resorts, […]
YOU know where you want to go – but where to stay? Our Holiday Hot List column aims to solve that problem – with suggestions for FIVE hotels that will suit all ages, interests and pockets. This week we’re off to Portugal and looking at the options in and around the Algarve resort of Albufeira. […]
A STRIP fan claims she was blinded when a Dreamboys hunk ripped off his trousers and they hit her in the eyes. Gran Merle Groenewald was in the front row “with her knees touching the stage” on a girly night out. Merle, 58 — who is suing the male troupe for £150,000 — told a […]
EUROVISION: You Decide host Mel Giedroyc suffered on-air blunder as she was heard whispering “where am I going” off-camera before running back to position. The comedian hilariously styled it out by sitting on judge Rylan Clark Neal’s lap and kicking her legs out to a cheering crowd. The former Great British Bake Off presenter exited […]
Shona Ramsey is set to get a shock when she finds a DVD of her and boyfriend David Platt asleep in their bed. But who has broken into their home to pull the sick stunt? And what do they want? Let’s find out. Who tried to break into David Platt and Shona Ramsey’s house in Coronation […]
LUVVIE snobs rule the film industry, robbing brilliant mainstream box-office hits – especially musicals – of the chance to win Baftas and Oscars. This year that meant Mary Poppins Returns was snubbed altogether, despite Emily Blunt’s sublime recreation of Julie Andrews’ iconic role, and critical praise for her performance of a lifetime. Indeed, at the […]