Month: January 2025

AN ECCENTRIC French millionaire has left his £8m fortune to a village because it shared its name with him – even though he never visited. Roger Thiberville, a meteorologist who lived in Paris, has left Thiberville, Normandy, and its 1,800 residents with his inheritance. Thiberville died in August aged 91 and had no children or… Continue reading Eccentric millionaire leaves entire £8million winemaking fortune to VILLAGE that shares his name…& locals will get a cut

THE man who took football into the computer age has gone back to basics. Kevin Toms was the brains behind Football Manager — the groundbreaking game released in 1982 that gave fans a first chance to live out their dugout fantasies. After a long break from the demands of an industry he pioneered, Toms returned. And in a… Continue reading I’m the brains behind the Football Manager phenomenon… and it all started out of one-bed flat in Milton Keynes

MADONNA has sparked speculation that she is engaged after showing off a huge diamond band on her ring finger. The Queen of Pop, 66, jetted to Tokyo for New Year with her boyfriend, former footballer Akeem Morris, 28, and shared photos — including the eye-popping jewellery. The couple have been dating for just six months,… Continue reading Madonna, 66, sparks engagement rumours as she’s spotted with huge diamond ring during trip with toyboy Akeem Morris, 28

WITH her curves poured into a tiny, figure-hugging dress, Maya Jama steps it up when she joins The Masked Singer panel this weekend. But host Joel Dommett has revealed he put his foot in it from the off with one hilarious mis-step. The clueless comic sang one of Stormzy’s songs to Maya — just weeks… Continue reading Joel Dommett reveals gaffe he made when Maya Jama joined Masked Singer & why he can’t wait to find out who Giant Joel is

ADAM Collard has opened up about his secret battle with depression in 2024 – calling it “the hardest year of my life”. The Love Island star admitted to having a painkiller and sleeping pill addiction and struggling with his mental health in the same year he proposed to his pregnant girlfriend Laura Woods. Adam, 29,… Continue reading Adam Collard admits pill addiction and depression battle in ‘hardest year’ of his life with pregnant fiancée Laura Woods

THERE is no need to take out a pricey gym membership to get fit in 2025. With apps for everything from disco dance workouts to yoga, getting in shape can be easy — and cheap. Here are a few ideas to get you off the starting blocks. ON YOUR MARKS: Start your 2025 fitness journey… Continue reading Five cheap ideas to get you back in shape without spending a fortune on gym membership

A MAJOR car dealership has been closed after flames engulfed the site, as a probe into the blaze is launched. Fire crews were called to Stratstone JLR Stockton, in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, on Thursday. The fire broke out at around 8.21pm on Concorde Way and fire crews battled for nearly three hours to extinguish the… Continue reading Major car dealership shuts after site was engulfed in flames as investigation into fire is underway

TOTTENHAM’S fitness crisis has suffered another blow after manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed illness in the camp ahead of their clash with Newcastle. Spurs have won just one of their last seven Premier League games and are languishing down in 11th place. They are already without a host of players due to injury including Richarlison, Mikey… Continue reading Tottenham crisis worsens as illness hits camp before Newcastle clash with at least seven stars still missing

DARTS fans have been left stunned by Michael van Gerwen’s former appearance – as the Dutchman prepares to battle for another world title. The three-time PDC champion faces teen sensation Luke Littler on Friday in an Ally Pally showdown. The Dutchman shot to fame during his own teenage years, fast becoming the sport’s hottest property.… Continue reading Michael van Gerwen looks unrecognisable in throwback pics from when he was same age as Luke Littler, 17

THE World Darts Championship final takes place VERY SOON – and there’s serious cash up for grabs for Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen. Luke Littler ,17, remains favourite for the tournament but faces tough competition as he takes on three-time champ Michael van Gerwen in the final. Last year’s champion, Luke Humphries, suffered a shock… Continue reading World Darts Championship prize money: How much can Luke Littler or Michael van Gerwen win – how much for a nine-darter?