BRITISH racing is facing a devastating winter wipeout on Saturday with the cold blast set to decimate cards. Sandown and Wincanton will both have to pass morning inspections ahead of their jumps fixtures. Newcastle have already cancelled their National Hunt meeting while Wolverhampton’s evening Flat action falls under a Met Office amber warning for snow.… Continue reading Racing braced for devastating winter wipeout with Sandown and Wincanton cards under threat amid freezing cold snap

A SHANGHAI finish is most probably the tidiest checkout there is in darts, aside from maybe three bullseyes or a ‘big fish’ 170. Here we take a look at what a Shanghai finish involves and all the possible variations. What is a Shanghai finish in darts? A Shanghai finish in darts is a unique and… Continue reading What is a Shanghai finish in darts?

A NEW map shows that a third of the United States has implemented laws to restrict access to porn for minors. Florida has joined a growing list of US states that have passed legislation to limit access to adult websites for unaged internet users. As of January 1, the list of states to limit access… Continue reading Map reveals a THIRD of US has porn bans in place after Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee bring in age restrictions

BRITAIN’S least reliable small cars have been revealed, including an iconic runaround plagued by dodgy brakes. One driver even reported their motor suffering from “niggly faults” for up to 18 months. Smaller cars are generally renowned for their practicality and affordability. As a result, they’re often owned by Brits on tight budgets who could very… Continue reading Britain’s least reliable small cars – from beloved Fiat to iconic runaround plagued by dodgy brakes

A HUGE new train station will open in the world’s most popular city break destination later this month. Villejuif-Gustave-Roussy station in Paris will finally open on January 18. The French station was scheduled to open in December 2024; however, the opening date was postponed. It’s part of the Grand Paris Express project, which will see… Continue reading First look at new modern train station set to open in Europe as part of mega £29billion rail project

CAMERON BANCROFT and Daniel Sams were rushed to hospital after a horrific head-on collision during a Big Bash League match. The pair are thankfully both conscious and talking but have shown “concussion symptoms”, according to their team Sydney Thunder. During the Thunder’s game away to Perth Scorchers on Friday, Bancroft and Sams, both 32, clashed… Continue reading Cricket stars Bancroft and Sams rushed to hospital after horrific collision as commentator grimaces ‘it’s hard to watch’

THE New Year is here and shoppers are being treated to some big-brand discounts at Currys. The high-street store’s January Sale has begun, with savings on items like TVs, vacuums, electric toothbrushes and air fryers. Currys January Sale With a stock of hundreds of tech gadgets, both big and small, Currys offers shoppers expert advice… Continue reading Currys January Sale 2025: Discounts on TVs, vacuums and coffee machines

BOXING legend Donald Curry is suffering with a brain disease, his son revealed in a heartbreaking plea. Curry – a champion in two weight divisions – has been diagnosed with Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome. It is a brain condition resulting commonly from repeated head trauma. Curry’s son Donovan posted online: “I’m reaching out to the boxing… Continue reading Boxing hero, 63, suffering with brain disease as son issues heartbreaking plea for support

IT’S widely accepted that alcohol flows freely during the festive period, although it can be a surprise to see your in-laws’ inner party animals come out. But when do you need to realise that the drinking has gone too far? And how do you cope with an incapacitated in-law? From cutting them out at Christmas… Continue reading Flirty dances with younger men, passing out in our shed… my mother-in-law’s a baby boomer alcoholic but only I admit it

A COUPLE of years ago I was politely asked to review The Oodie, an Australian brand that was becoming a big name in the fledgling market for hooded blankets. Surprisingly, I loved it. Then I was sent one of the brand’s newest items: a (gasp) onesie. Read on for my full verdict. Onesie, £75 £39… Continue reading Oodie Onesie review: unbelievably undignified and unfathomably comfortable