2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on World Indoor Bowls Championships 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Jason Banks facing Robert Paxton in Open Singles final – updates
THE prestigious World Indoor Bowls Championships is rolling into a thrilling finale at Potters Resorts!
The open singles finalists have been set for today’s big clash when Robert Paxton takes on Jason Banks.
Scottish star Banks is looking to complete a stunning hat-trick this week, having won both the mixed pairs and the open pairs.
Stewart Anderson had been the firm favourite to win the open singles title once again this year after he picked up the iconic award for a third time in 2024, but he was knocked out in the quarter-finals by David Gourlay.
While Ian Bond defeated Billy Jackson to pick up the invitational Masters title.
PAMarco Silva’s Fulham lost 1-0 to Man United in this season’s league opener[/caption]
PAUnited are yet to win in London this season[/caption]
The match, like all TNT Sport televised fixtures, was meant to take place on Saturday lunchtime.
However, due to United’s involvement in the Europa League just days before, the club rejected the initial slot to allow for more recovery time after their back-and-forth win against Rangers on Thursday night.
Usually, Sundays are reserved for Sky Sports’ two Super Sunday selections.
That will still remain the same with all-London affair between Crystal Palace and Brentford on Sky Sports Main Event at 2pm, before an enticing encounter between Aston Villa and West Ham at 4:30pm.
Tottenham, who also participated in Europe on Thursday when they travelled to Hoffenheim, will be at home against Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester City at 2pm – the game will not be televised.
On that weekend, Spurs were TNT’s choice of match and had their Southampton game moved to a 7pm Sunday slot because of the tight European turnaround.
Regarding Sunday’s evening game, TheFootballSupporters’ Association (FSA) claimed it is “really unpopular” for fans.
This is due to the limitations on transport, which can make it unsuitable for families.
It is expected that Manchester United will offer travelling fans subsidised travel to Craven Cottage.
A FSA spokesman said: “The Sunday evening kick-off slot is really unpopular with match-goers as public transport options are limited and it’s no good for families with young kids.
2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on Michael McIntyre reveals surprising crossover with hit BBC show in new series of Big Show & fellow comic gets a shock
MICHAEL McIntyre has revealed a surprising crossover with another hit BBC show in the new series of Big Show – and how a fellow comic gets the shock of his life.
The star’s popular Saturday night show returned last weekend and it’s once again full of packed full of celebrities being pranked or embarrassed, as well as funny yet heartwarming surprises for members of the public.
BBCMichael McIntyre has revealed all about his Big Show crossover with another BBC series[/caption]
Not known, clear with picture deskSam Thompson and Zara McDermott featured in Midnight Game Show last week[/caption]
PARob Beckett will be another unwitting participant in an upcoming episode – where he is reunited with the Gladiators[/caption]
Michael spoke exclusively to The Sun’s TV Mag
However, he was clearly up for taking on the Gladiators yet again.
Meanwhile Michael added of the show segment: “Creeping into someone’s house is not pleasant, but it’s hilarious.
“When we gather in the street, you’ll have like, the country’s tallest man and three Love Island contestants gathered in the street, and it looks completely hilarious.
“You see people driving past in their cars going: ‘What’s going on there?’”
Michael also opened up about what he thought was the key to a successful TV show.
He said: “Those old shows are great for nostalgia. Gladiators has been done amazingly well.
“There was a lot of great creativity back in the day on those Saturday night entertainment shows.
“With Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway ending, I think Big Show is the last bastion of that.
“The secret of entertainment television is if you can laugh and cry, you’re experiencing extremes of all the emotions.”
Graeme Hunter PicturesRob took part in Celebrity Gladiators over Christmas[/caption]
Not known, clear with picture deskMichael revealed what it’s like to sneak into celeb’s homes in the middle of the night[/caption]
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show airs Saturday’s on BBC One.
2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on Holly Willoughby was ‘incredibly shy at school’ & had to ‘force myself to break fears’ as she speaks out on ‘tough’ year
HOLLY Willoughby has opened up on her ‘incredibly shy’ days at school, after breaking the silence on a tumultuous 18 months.
Speaking for the first time about leaving This Morning, the presenter, 43, revealed it was “an easy decision”.
InstagramHolly Willoughby has revealed all on being ‘incredibly shy’ whilst at school[/caption]
InstagramHolly (left) got candid on her early modelling days[/caption]
INSTAGRAMShe had to ‘force’ herself to ‘break fears’ to fit in[/caption]
GettyShe has now returned back to our screens[/caption]
Not only did Holly get candid on her ‘tough’ year, but she also discussed her childhood days and forcing herself to ‘break fears’.
The blonde beauty got candid on her early modelling days – which saw her on the cover of Just Seventeen, the holy grail of Nineties’ teen modelling gigs.
She confessed: “When I started modelling, going on castings, I remember walking into a room, waiting to go in, and there were a load of girls – you’d see the same faces all the time – and they’d be chatting and having a laugh. I felt very much like, God, I’m not like that.”
But she was eager to fit in and work on her confidence, as she admitted: “I remember thinking, you’ve got to really learn quickly. I had to force myself to break through that fear.”
And although Holly “didn’t feel” like the ‘prettiest girl in town’, she explained: “I don’t think image was as huge a thing then as it is now. I’m glad I grew up at a time when social media wasn’t there and you weren’t looking at yourself all the time. It wasn’t really a thing.”
She said: “It’s been tough. There’s no way of sugar-coating it.”
Discussing why she felt moving forward was her only option, the mum-of-three said: “Sometimes things go wrong, but you have to keep going for it because that’s all you can do.”
Also opening up in her first chat sinceher stalker was jailed for life, Holly explained that she “had to go on” and “focus on the positive”.
Obsessed security guard Gavin Plumb was jailed for life last July over his plan to ambush Holly at her home.
The 37-year-old loner wanted to knock her out with chloroform and take her to a dungeon where her screams would not be heard “for miles”.
I had to force myself to break through that fear
Holly Willoughby
Holly has so far told of the ordeal only in a statement given at Plumb’s trial.
When asked by The Sunday Times if there was a moment when she could have let the situation consume her, Holly said: “It wasn’t an option.”
Could You Bet! be the full circle moment Holly Willoughby needs?
When Holly Willoughby finally announced her departure from This Morning in October 2023 it felt almost like a crescendo. After her feud with Phillip Schofield, dealing with the revelation about his workplace relationship, months of speculation, a lacklustre return to the daytime show and a horrendous kidnap plot it seemed like her own departure was almost a relief.
She made her return to TV on Dancing On Ice, a show that first shot her to superstardom that she knew inside and out. This was combined with a long-standing colleague from her days in children’s TV to serve as her co-host in the form of Stephen Mulhern. It was a safe and steady bet for the star that placed emphasis on the continuity of her career despite unprecedented challenges.
She was previously announced as one of the hosts for a new jungle challenge show for Netflix called Bear Hunt. The streamer reportedly spent £1million on a ‘ring of steel’ security detail made up of ex-special forces and former military guns to protect her against drug gangs and kidnappers. We are still yet to see this show but with contestants such as Mel B, Shirley Ballas and Steph McGovern it is sure to be a must-watch.
But You Bet! feels like a proper homecoming for the star as she returns to ITV with her first new format since she left This Morning. Her partnership with Stephen Mulhern will continue and the new show could cement them as the new golden hosting couple of the most popular commercial broadcaster. Huge names like Olly Murs and Harry Redknapp will only bolster their star power and viewers will surely love the on-screen reunion with her former colleague and BFF Alison Hammond. Plus, you cannot go wrong with a beloved TV game show format from the 90s. The BBC can attest to this with the success of Gladiators.
On paper, this news has all the qualities for a major success and maybe it will be the show to usher in a new era for Holly Willoughby.
Last month, Holly returned to Dancing On Ice, a series she has presented on and off since 2006 – and much of that time she had her This Morning partner Phillip Schofield by her side.
But now, Holly is returning to the limelight with a new Netflix show alongside Bear Grylls – Celebrity Bear Hunt, as well as currently hosting Dancing on Ice.
Holly and adventurer Bear, 50, filmed the brand new format last year.
RexShe stepped down from presenting This Morning not long after Phillip Schofield left[/caption]
Holly now spoke about her decision to leaveRexPAGavin Plumb was given three life sentences for planning to break into her home, then sedate, abduct and kill her[/caption]
PACelebrity Bear Hunt launches next month[/caption]
2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on Shoppers are going wild for rare new Galaxy hot chocolate flavour at Home Bargains
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HOME Bargains shoppers have spotted a rare new Galaxy hot chocolate flavour on the bargain store’s shelves.
Chocolate lovers have gone wild for the “sweet treat” on social media, with one post about the discount store item racking up thousands of likes.
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The sensational new drink is the Galaxy Pink White Hot White Chocolate.
It’s a pre-made mix, which means that you simply need to add hot water in order to have a delicious drink.
The drink is the latest incarnation of the classic Galaxy Ultimate Frothy Hot Chocolate, which is beloved for its silky smooth texture.
Ayeshia Rigely was the first shopper to spot the new drink on the shelves and she immediately took to Facebook to share the news of its arrival at Home Bargains.
Soon, her comment section was flooded with excited chocolate lovers and the post was shared over 500 times.
One eager fan even proclaimed that the drink was her “new favourite sweet treat”.
Another excited shopper said: “My kids would love this!”
However, some Facebook users weren’t as eager to try the drink.
One tagged her friends and said: “This is knocking me sick just thinking about it but you guys will probably like it lol xx”
Others were confused by the pink packaging, which features pictures of marshmallows.
Another user posted: “Does it taste any different being pink and if so what?”
However, the new item isn’t available yet online.
That means you’ll have to head to your local store for a chance of snagging one of the highly sought after items.
2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on Masked Singer’s Bear is huge noughties popstar and not an actor insist fans after spotting clue
THE MASKED Singer fans have come up with a brand new theory about who Bear could be, after being convinced he was a famous actor.
The wacky ITV show is back for a fifth series, and viewers are once again enjoying the ultimate guessing game.
ITVBear has impressed on The Masked Singer – but who is he?[/caption]
ITVThe cuddly character showed off his vocal talent on the reality TV series[/caption]
The internet has been buzzing with new theories about who the impressive singer behind the mask really is.
After a string of clues, armchair detectives now think Bear is a famous noughties star.
It all started after the character said in their VT: “What a way to kickstart the competition!”
This immediately led fans to thinking that Bear is rapper Example, as he has a song called Kickstart.
Taking to social media, one said: “I’m loving the Bear and after that sing off song, it’s got to be Example!?! (“Who doesn’t love a kick start” that was a good clue).”
While another agreed: “So Bear is 100% example, right? That last performance sounded exactly like him!”
This fan tweeted: “Bear is 100% Example!”
Another viewer commented: “Not heard any of the clues, but Bear does sound like Example’s voice.”
“I’m looking and thinking thats how I would do it.
“You cant put on the bear outfit and not know the swag has to be on point.”
Getty - ContributorFans now think that Bear is noughties rapper Example[/caption]
ITVRichard Blackwood dropped a series of teasing clues on GMB that he is Bear[/caption]
In another potential tease, soap star Richard said: “It’s hot in there – so I have heard.
“I did Shrek [on stage] so I can relate to the and make it work.
“That’s the way I would do it if I did it.”
BEAR CLUES
Bear performed Will Smith hit Miami in his recent impressive performance.
The character is decked out in red regal attire and belted out a musical number from Oliver! on their firstThe Masked Singerperformance.
Bear has also offered a variety of clues for reality show viewers and said: ”The stage is set, the audience awaits, and I am hungry for the competition.”
During the first show, the friendly character also revealed a riddle which read: “I’m walking the stage and displaying my toil, but I’m also at home amongst flowers and soil.”
Much to the delight of telly fans, The Masked Singer is back in 2025.
Twelve celebrities have been hidden behind intricate costumes, with their identities concealed.
Sadly, not all of this year’s whacky and wonderful characters can make it to the end of the show, as there can only be one winner.
Here’s who has been unmasked so far:
Teeth – this character baffled judges and viewers with their changing voice. They were finally unmasked as former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc. None of the panel managed to guess it was her.
2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on Dramatic moment gang blow up museum door & steal 2,500-year-old Golden Helmet in Ocean’s 11-style heist before vanishing
THIS is the dramatic moment a thieves pulled off a Ocean’s 11-style heist to steal a 2,500-year-old golden helmet and three priceless bracelets before vanishing into thin air.
Shocking footage shows the gang blasting through the doors of the Drents Museum in Assen, a quaint Dutch city known more for its motorsports than international art crime.
YouTubeA group of thieves stole several rare ancient items from a Dutch museum in an Ocean 11’s style heist[/caption]
YouTubeThe moment the criminals blow up the doors of the Drents Museum in Assen[/caption]
AlamyThree of these Dacian gold snake-shaped bracelets were taken in the heist[/caption]
GettyThieves also took this 2,500-year-old golden helmet[/caption]
At 3.45am on Saturday, the tranquil streets turned chaotic as an explosion tore through the museum’s entrance.
Within minutes, the thieves had snatched the golden Helmet of Cotofenesti – an intricately decorated artefact dating back to 450 B.C.
They also took three spiral Dacian bracelets linked to ancient Romanian royalty.
“This is a dark day for the Drents Museum in Assen and the National History Museum of Romania in Bucharest. We are intensely shocked,” said the museum’s director, Harry Tupan.
He added the institution had never seen “such a major incident” in its 170-year history.
The helmet, a national treasure of Romania, was discovered in 1927 by a child in the small Romanian village of Cotofenesti.
It had once been used as a toy and even a water bowl for chickens before its historical value was realised.
Its front is adorned with engraved mythological creatures, a male figure appearing to sacrifice a ram, and two large ayes above the brow line.
The bracelets, thought to date back to 50 B.C., were just as significant as they were recovered from the black market after being looted from Dacian fortresses in the 1990s.
The heist unfolded like a scene from Ocean’s 11.
After the explosion, the gang disappeared with the gold relics, leaving the museum damaged but no one injured.
About 30 minutes later, police were alerted to a burning car nearby—a possible getaway vehicle set alight to cover their tracks.
“A possible scenario is that the suspects switched to another vehicle in the vicinity of the fire,” Dutch police said in a statement.
Authorities suspect several individuals were involved in the meticulously planned operation.
They’ve launched a forensic investigation, reviewed CCTV footage, and enlisted Interpol to track down the artefacts.
“This is something you don’t want as a museum, but also as a city and province,” said Marco Out, the mayor of Assen.
Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis said Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof assured him that every effort is being made to recover the stolen treasures.
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GettyThe helmet is adorned with engraved mythological creatures and a male figure appearing to sacrifice a ram[/caption]
The £10million robbery was recorded on CCTV showing a bold burglar grabbing handfuls of bangles, necklaces and rings – quickly shoving them into his bag.
Inside the London mansion, the masked robber was snapped creeping around the property before he went for the jewels, nearly bumping into the maid as he wandered through the corridor.
Footage shows him with a flat cap, black gloves and a dark jumper as he carefully scoops up multiple strings of beads and jewels.
He methodically stuffs the bling into a black bag was caught on camera at the St John’s Wood house property on Avenue Road.
The owner of the stolen goods is hyper-rich Hong Kong influencer Shafira Huang, 35, known for being a cultural ambassador of Bond Street’s swanky Halcyon Gallery.
2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on Exact time Storm Herminia rolls in bringing 75mph gusts just hours after ‘strongest storm in a decade’ wreaked havoc
THE exact time Storm Herminia is expected to roll in, bringing 75 mph gusts, comes just hours after the “strongest storm in a decade”.
A spell of “very strong” wind and “heavy rain” has led to the Met office putting a yellow weather warning in place.
ReutersRubble from a building in Denny, Scotland, after the partial collapse of the wall during the storm[/caption]
PAResidents across Ireland were urged to stay at home as the entire island braced for the arrival of Storm Eowyn[/caption]
SWNSA satellite view of Storm Éowyn captured by NASA Worldview satellite imagery[/caption]
BBCThe Met office has already put a number of yellow warnings in place ahead of Storm Herminia[/caption]
With injuries and “danger to life” a possibility, those in the South West of England could face gusts of up to 75mph starting at 8am today.
Following Storm Eowyn, which battered residents across the nation earlier this week, there seems to be little time for relief before Storm Herminia.
Snow and ice warnings are also in place until 10am today.
Yellow warnings continue to be in place from the start of the week.
Disruption to transport and outages of power have been described as likely.
Coastal routes and exposed areas will probably be affected by spray or large waves.
Heavy rain from 6am tomorrow could bring “some disruption and flooding” to the West Midlands and much of Wales.
Bav MediaOn Friday, those in Blackpool battled against strong winds[/caption]
Bav MediaSome were not turned away by the adverse weather conditions[/caption]
Bav MediaPeople struggled against the wind in Blackpool as Storm Eowyn swept in strong gails[/caption]
It comes after thousands were left without power after facing Storm Eowyn.
A mini tornado was seen in Cornwall was at least one treated for injuries, according to local media.
A 20-year-old man was tragically killed after a tree fell on his car in 114 mph winds.
Kacper Dudek died in Ireland after the adverse weather conditions and devastating incident.
The tree fell on his vehicle at Feddyglass, Raphoe in Co Donegal, early on Friday with a post-mortem expected to take place in due course.
Meanwhile, in Scotland the First Minister revealed it could take weeks to repair the devastation left behind.
John Swinney appealed for “patience” as 60,000 homes continued to be without power yesterday.
Mr Swinney said: “After the significant impact of Storm Éowyn, work is under way to restore power supplies and transport network.
“It will take some time to complete and I appeal for the patience of the public.
“Power company staff and our public servants are working at speed to restore services.”
Cops were called to around 1,900 weather-related incidents and Scottish Southern Electricity Networks said it has received 52,000 calls — two months’ worth — in just 24 hours and warned it could take days for power to come back on.
Aileen Rourke, distribution director for SP Energy Networks Scotland, said: “Storm Éowyn is one of the worst to hit Scotland in decades.
“The force of the wind has caused significant damage which, unfortunately, means in some areas it could take longer to restore power.”
GettyAn ice skating rink collapsed during storm Eowyn in Blanchardstown, suburb of Dublin[/caption]
Ben LackA home in Baildon, West Yorkshire that has been badly damaged after a huge tree landed on the property after strong winds[/caption]
Forecast
Monday: Weather warnings continue to be in place across the South and South West of England, as well as most of Wales.
Spells of heavy rain could lead to some local flooding while those in Wales could see their bus and train services taking longer than usual.
Tuesday: Strong and gusty winds are expected across the majority of the south with a yellow warning continuing to be in place for a number of areas.
Those in exposed coastal regions may find they are particularly affected.
Wednesday: Currently there are no warnings in force from mid-week but it is worth keeping an eye on the forecast as this could change.
2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on ‘You’re being played’ blasts Neville as he slams Cole Palmer for laughing with Guardiola after Chelsea lose to Man City
GARY NEVILLE has lashed out at Cole Palmer for talking with Pep Guardiola after Chelsea’s loss at Manchester City.
The Blues collapsed to a 3-1 loss at the Etihad despite taking an early lead through Noni Madueke.
Sky SportsSky pundit Gary Neville has hit out at Cole Palmer following Chelsea’s loss to Man City[/caption]
RexPalmer was seen smiling and talking at length with his former boss Pep Guardiola after the defeat[/caption]
GettyThe 22-year-old was returning to the Etihad for just the second time[/caption]
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The pair were seen sharing a joke before walking towards the tunnels at the Etihad.
And Neville believes it was a power move from Guardiola – who “played” his former star.
Neville continued: “He was smiling with him – Pep Guardiola does that.
“Cole, you’re being played, you’re being played here.
“I’m not being old school here. But there was something about that when I thought, Pep Guardiola is playing you here.
“I know he’s had him [at City], but he didn’t play him here and he sold him.”
One fan agreed on X: “It’s such a double standard that people just let Pep always do this. He never does it after a defeat too.”
Another said: “It’s the way Pep always stands in front of the player to prevent them from just walking off the pitch, making sure the camera gets a chance to close in on them. It’s embarrassing.”
While a third countered: “What’s wrong with that, he used to be his manager.”
Following Saturday’s loss, Chelsea have now won just one of their last five Premier League games.
They have slipped back to sixth, with City replacing them in the top four.
Cole, you’re being played, you’re being played here. I’m not being old school here. But there was something about that when I thought, Pep Guardiola is playing you here.
Gary NevilleSky Sports
Following Palmer’s move to City, Guardiola claimed he had been the “decisive player of the season” in 2023/24.
The forward netted 22 goals in his opening season at Stamford Bridge, chipping in with a further 11 assists.
