THE WINDOW is officially open with the top clubs ready to splash the cash – but it is a much “harsher reality” for many unemployed lower league footballers. And for an England European Championship winner it could lead to a potentially huge life-changing career. Callum Cooke, 27, was part of an Under-17 squad that included… Continue reading I achieved England glory with Gomez & Solanke… but here’s the harsh reality of what the transfer window is really like
Middlesbrough star Dael Fry closing in on testimonial but first wants to repay the faith of ex-Real Madrid defender
DAEL FRY is desperate to get Middlesbrough promoted to pay back Jonathan Woodgate’s faith – and celebrate it all with a testimonial. The 27-year-old defender, who produced a man of the match display in Sunday’s Championship draw with Burnley, has amazingly already surpassed TWO DECADES at his hometown club. And the start of 2025, which… Continue reading Middlesbrough star Dael Fry closing in on testimonial but first wants to repay the faith of ex-Real Madrid defender
FTSE sees its best year since 2021, climbing almost 6 per cent through 2024
The FTSE has seen its best year since 2021, climbing almost 6 per cent through 2024. The UK’s blue-chip index was boosted by a buoyant global stock market that meant pension funds invested across the world soared. Japan’s Nikkei and Germany’s Dax market both climbed by 19 per cent while the US Dow Jones index… Continue reading FTSE sees its best year since 2021, climbing almost 6 per cent through 2024
Boy, 17, charged with murder after ‘one of a kind’ teenager, 18, stabbed to death in street
A BOY has been charged with murder after a “one of a kind” teenager was stabbed to death on the street. Noah Smedley, 18, was reportedly attacked in Ilkeston, Derbyshire at around 8.20pm on 28 December by a 17-year-old boy. Four other boys, of the same age, were also arrested but have been released on… Continue reading Boy, 17, charged with murder after ‘one of a kind’ teenager, 18, stabbed to death in street
Shocking footage shows moment ticketless New Year’s Eve revellers storm barriers to enter London’s fireworks display
HOARDS of thugs violently stormed through the barriers during the capital’s fireworks display last night, in what witnesses described as “Lawless London”. Chaotic footage showed groups of yobs shoving their way through security on Victoria Street just an hour before the iconic fireworks display took place at Embankment. A witness told The Sun: “It was… Continue reading Shocking footage shows moment ticketless New Year’s Eve revellers storm barriers to enter London’s fireworks display
I used to hate The Traitors’ savage twists, but now the more brutal the better, says Claudia Winkleman ahead of series 3
HOSTING The Traitors has turned the usually cuddly Claudia Winkleman rather treacherous. The presenter, who is also the face of far gentler programmes such as Strictly Come Dancing and The Piano, has told before how seeing players lose the BBC murder-mystery is devastating. In series one, she was horrified when she was forced to cull… Continue reading I used to hate The Traitors’ savage twists, but now the more brutal the better, says Claudia Winkleman ahead of series 3
Ten Premier League free agents-to-be who can talk to Euro clubs NOW including Liverpool trio and Man Utd’s shining light
LIVERPOOL could end the season with a Quadruple under new boss Arne Slot. But many Reds fans fear a treble departure might still be on the cards – and now it starts getting serious. Skipper Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah are all out of contract in the summer. That means, from today, they… Continue reading Ten Premier League free agents-to-be who can talk to Euro clubs NOW including Liverpool trio and Man Utd’s shining light
NHS heading for ‘worst ever’ flu season with winter virus peak ‘yet to come’
THE NHS is on course for one of its worst flu seasons ever, England’s medical director warned yesterday. Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the health service is battling rising cases of winter viruses. It comes as figures suggest 1.1million people could not get a GP appointment when they tried before Christmas. Last year saw an… Continue reading NHS heading for ‘worst ever’ flu season with winter virus peak ‘yet to come’
You could quit smoking with your smartwatch – as new app could provide vital intervention
THE New Year is a popular time to stop smoking – but have you tried to kick the habit more than once? If nicotine patches or going cold turkey haven’t helped you quit smoking previously, then turning to your smartwatch could be the answer. Researchers have developed a smartwatch app which intervenes when movements indicating… Continue reading You could quit smoking with your smartwatch – as new app could provide vital intervention
The Traitors series three line up revealed – from a hunky former British diplomat to glam army veteran
THE TRAITORS is back with a brand new line up of contestants fighting to win a life-changing cash prize. Claudia Winkleman returns with a brand new series of The Traitors on New Years Day at 8pm on BBC One. Viewers will see Claudia greet a group of strangers as they arrive at a beautiful castle… Continue reading The Traitors series three line up revealed – from a hunky former British diplomat to glam army veteran