Victoria Derbyshire interviews childhood idol in ‘surreal pinch-me’ moment

Ellie Iorizzo, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter Sat, 15 July 2023 at 2:52 pm BST Victoria Derbyshire has described interviewing Wham! member Andrew Ridgeley as a “wonderful pinch-me moment”, recalling watching the 80s pop sensation in concert at the age of 15. Ridgeley, who formed the band with George Michael in 1981 and went on toContinue reading “Victoria Derbyshire interviews childhood idol in ‘surreal pinch-me’ moment”

MAFS star Layton Mills explains why he refused to do couple swap on show

Married at First Sight Australia star Layton Mills has explained why he refused to swap couples during his time on the show. He was coupled up with Melinda Willis during the experiment, with their relationship blossoming after a fiery start. Appearing on the Back to Reality podcast, Melinda and Layton spoke about their often turbulent relationship, with the latter revealingContinue reading “MAFS star Layton Mills explains why he refused to do couple swap on show”

Titanic director denies ‘offensive rumours’ linking him to OceanGate film

Ellie Iorizzo, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter Sat, 15 July 2023 at 6:42 pm BST James Cameron has confronted false rumours that claimed he was linked to a film about the fatal implosion of the Titan submersible that killed all five people on board during a voyage to the Titanic shipwreck. The Hollywood filmmaker, who directedContinue reading “Titanic director denies ‘offensive rumours’ linking him to OceanGate film”

Mid-air brawl between passengers forces pilot to land plane 700 miles from destination

A Frontier airlines flight bound for Las Vegas was forced to divert to Denver after a brawl between two passengers. Flight 2143 had departed Philadelphia but was forced to land 700 miles from its planned destination as the two passengers were escorted off the aircraft. Footage taken by fellow passengers shows the two women involvedContinue reading “Mid-air brawl between passengers forces pilot to land plane 700 miles from destination”

Jones says England women ‘pretty relaxed’ in Ashes comeback bid

England wicketkeeper Amy Jones has insisted there is no extra pressure on the hosts as they look to complete a remarkable series win in the Women’s Ashes after being on the brink of a comprehensive defeat. Heather Knight’s team were 6-0 down in the multi-format series after losing both the lone Test and the firstContinue reading “Jones says England women ‘pretty relaxed’ in Ashes comeback bid”

Jill Scott: I feel guilt over sacrifices my family made for my football career

Ellie Iorizzo, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter Sun, 16 July 2023 at 12:01 am BST Jill Scott said she carries guilt for the sacrifices her family made during her football career – including when she missed the first dance at her sister’s wedding to travel to an FA Cup semi-final match. The former England midfielder, 36,Continue reading “Jill Scott: I feel guilt over sacrifices my family made for my football career”

Arsenal sign Declan Rice for record £105million

Declan Rice has completed his transfer from West Ham to Arsenal in a British record £105million deal. The England midfielder’s departure from the club he joined a decade ago was confirmed by the Hammers on Saturday afternoon, with Arsenal announcing the switch had been completed. Rice’s move to the Emirates Stadium on a long-term contractContinue reading “Arsenal sign Declan Rice for record £105million”

Women’s tennis on trial after Ons Jabeur falls in disappointing Wimbledon final

Tennis365 Sat, 15 July 2023 at 7:30 pm BST This was not the Wimbledon final women’s tennis so desperately needed.  Marketa Vondrousova defeated favourite Ons Jabeur in straight sets to make history as the first unseeded women’s singles champion at Wimbledon. There have been a string of surprise slam winners in a period of fluxContinue reading “Women’s tennis on trial after Ons Jabeur falls in disappointing Wimbledon final”

Women’s Ashes: Tammy Beaumont hails ‘trust’ in squad as England look to turn the heat on Australia

Staff Writer Fri, 14 July 2023 at 4:04 pm BST Tammy Beaumont praised the belief and “trust in everyone” within the England squad as they aim for more Ashes success on Sunday. The hosts have staged an incredible turnaround in the competition, coming from 6-0 down to level the series after winning the opening ODIContinue reading “Women’s Ashes: Tammy Beaumont hails ‘trust’ in squad as England look to turn the heat on Australia”

Moment two men hanging on ledge from burning tower block are rescued

Emergency crews acted quickly to save the men from the fire in Bristol. This is the moment two men hanging from a window ledge on a burning tower block were rescued by emergency crews. The fire at Twinnell House in Bristol had already claimed the life of one man, Abdul Jabar Oryakhel, who fell toContinue reading “Moment two men hanging on ledge from burning tower block are rescued”