Month: January 2025

NOW that 2024 is almost behind us, it’s time to look forward to what’s coming in the year ahead. Across the UK and Europe, new theme parks and attractions are gearing up to open their doors. From the magical world of LaplandManchester in the UK’s second city to Poland’s massive Hossoland and a reimagined Disneyland… Continue reading The new theme parks and attractions opening in the UK and Europe in 2025

WHEN Sarah Culver stopped breathing 45 times a night, she knew she had to take drastic action. Her 27st bulk was potentially life threatening and she knew that she needed to be around for sons Finley, 11, and Bailey, six. So she has managed to lose a staggering 16st – and now weighs a much… Continue reading I stopped breathing 45 TIMES every night as my own fat CHOKED me – people whispered behind my back, now I’ve lost 16st

CHRISTMAS is a time for feasting, celebrating and exchanging gifts – but the costs can add up fast. So, if this festive season has strained your budget, you could begin saving now to lighten the load for next year’s celebrations. We spoke to Louise Bastock, editor at the personal finance comparison site Finder.com, who shared… Continue reading I’m savvy saver and here are five steps to take now to save £1,000 by Christmas 2025

LAKESIDE properties are a hot commodity but living ON the lake is a whole other story. One couple shared an insight into their day-to-day life in their floating home. In their viral video, YouTubers Brandon and Sarah (@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses) showed their followers their tiny home on water. The lake that acts as their front garden is… Continue reading We live in a two-storey floating home on a lake – it’s nothing like a boat, and only costs us £2k each year

Have you ever dreamt of supplementing your wage with profit from a side-hustle? Maybe you have a talent or hobby that you could start charging for? Research by e-commerce marketing platform Omnisend, published in October 2024, showed that 50.3 per cent of Brits have turned to a side hustle. These could be things like selling… Continue reading The 6 side hustles that make the most amount of money – including free hobby that could bring you in £7500 in 2025

ANDY MURRAY was spotted enjoying his New Year skiing instead of coaching Novak Djokovic in Australia. The three-time Grand Slam champion retired from tennis in emotional after the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Scot then shocked his fans by signing up to work with one of his biggest rivals in the build-up to the Australian Open.… Continue reading ‘No injuries just yet’ jokes Andy Murray as he takes up new sport for 2025 after tennis retirement

NATHAN ASPINALL could have had a completely different career had he been a little bit taller. The Stockport slinger has become one of the best darts players in the world since winning his first ranking PDC title back in 2018. But ‘The Asp’ was once a budding goalkeeper on the books at Stockport County and… Continue reading I got scouted to play at Man Utd and had offer from Rangers – now I’m facing Luke Littler at World Darts Championship

THIS is the shocking moment Gogglebox star Sandra Martin wipes white powder from her nose. The TV personality – who appeared on the Channel 4 show between 2013 and 2017 – took to Instagram to wish her followers a happy New Year when the gaffe occurred. In the video, posted on Tuesday afternoon, she is… Continue reading Shocking moment Gogglebox star Sandra Martin wipes white powder from her nose while wishing fans a happy new year

THIS is the moment a former Prime Minister was spotted ‘hiding under a tree’ at Lingfield races. The ex-premier was caught by Sky Sports Racing cameras at the Surrey track on New Year’s Eve. Some politicians are big fans of racing, with current leader Sir Keir Starmer going to Doncaster for last year’s St Leger… Continue reading Former Prime Minister spotted ‘hiding under a tree’ at Lingfield races

WIGAN’S League One clash with Huddersfield has been postponed due to flooding. The New Year’s Day battle at the Brick Community Stadium will not go ahead after wild weather caused chaos in the local area. In a statement released nearly four hours before the 3pm kick-off, Wigan informed both home and away fans to avoid… Continue reading League One clash postponed hours before kick-off as flooding wreaks havoc on New Year’s Day