The New Year’s honours list this year will have Formula 1, rock music and Star Trek fans excited, as Jensen Button, Status Quo and actor Patrick Stewart are set to receive knighthoods.
Star Trek legend Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the U.S. sci-fi series, has been knighted for his services to drama in the Queen’s [...]
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Jensen Button, Status Quo and Star Trek legend Patrick Stewart all honoured by The Queen
Lady GaGa, Joe McElderry and Tiger Woods on last ever Celebrity Big Brother…unlikely!
Today Channel 4 presenter Davina McCall revealed the last ever Celebrity Big Brother house, and speculation about the “celebs” who might be calling this their temporary home hotted up.
In the last ever Celebrity Big Brother series, the “stars” will be shacked up together for weeks in the mansion, which designers have spent months (and thousands [...]
Thousands of homeowners to avoid repossession by legal loophole closure
The government has announced plans to prevent lenders from repossessing properties without first going to court, by closing a legal loophole.
Plans to be announced tomorrow mean that mortgage lenders will be barred from seizing a borrower’s property without first seeking a court order.
The proposals come after a campaign by charities which started following a judge [...]
Joe McElderry indebted to Simon Cowell for No1 spot
X Factor winner Joe McElderry is indebted to judge Simon Cowell, after landing the number one at the second week of trying.
Joe McElderry’s “The Climb” landed top spot at the weekend beating Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing in the name of”, to secure the number one in the singles chart as we enter 2010.
After missing [...]
Tiger Woods spotted partying with one of his alleged mistresses
According to reports, Tiger Woods has been spotted partying with Rachel Uchitel, one of his alleged mistresses, whilst relaxing in Florida.
It is also rumoured that the disgraced golfer may have moved in with the New York club promoter Miss Uchitel.
The latest claim by respected American TV show “Entertainment Tonight”, indicates that Woods may still be [...]
Public sector cuts in 2010 with unemployment and debt problems rising
Experts predict that public sector budgets will be cut and that the rate of unemployment will continue to rise throughout 2010, resulting in further debt problems for those affected.
According to a report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), unemployment will carry on increasing for the first few months of the New Year, [...]
Britain’s kindest Granny?
Is 90-year-old Edith Abbey the kindest Grandmother in Britain? : She is reported to have spent over £800 to buy gifts for all 200 members of her family. If your Christmas shopping seems to have been an endless task this year, imagine how it was for her.
The generous grandmother ignores her advancing years and prides herself on carefully selecting individual [...]
Tiger Woods backed by Sponsor TAG Heuer
Shamed star, Tiger Woods maybe on the comeback trail after was publicly backed overnight by one of his major sponsors – amid claims they were on the verge of ditching him. TAG Heuer, the Swiss watchmaker had removed pictures of Woods from its website as details of his alleged affairs emerged. The firm backtracked last night and [...]
“Broke” Kerry Katona set to lose £1.5m house
Despite the threat of losing her £1.5m home, for not keeping up with mortgage payments, Atomic Kitten “singer” Kerry Katona was spotted leaving Argos clutching many bags of budget Christmas presents.
It was earlier reported that Kerry looks set to face eviction from her £1.5million home after failing to keep up with her mortgage repayments.
Kerry, along [...]
Winehouse charged with assault
SINGER Amy Winehouse is to appear in court next month accused of kicking a panto theatre manager in the groin. The troubled star, 26, was charged with common assault when she and her lawyer went to a police station yesterday. Richard Pound, 27, front-of-house manager allegedly had his hair pulled he was also punched and [...]
Michael Schumacher returns to F1
I am unique! Declares Michael Schumacher as he roars back into Formula One. The German track legend is convinced he can regain the championship crown at the age of 41.
Schumacher, seven-times world-champion states he decided on a comeback three years after hanging up his gloves. The Mercedes GP driver said: “I don’t recall there being [...]
Weather Warnings For Christmas Travel
Last minute shoppers face transport mayhem this Christmas Eve as freezing temperatures, ice and snow look set to cause yet another day of extreme weather conditions. Northern Britain will face the worst disruption following heavy snowfall and another night of sub-zero temperatures.
The Met office has issued warnings of “widespread icy roads” across virtually all of [...]
Retail Boost to End the Year
Shoppers are ignoring the recession and had a £5billion Christmas spending spree this weekend as nearly half the population hunt for last-minute gifts. The nation’s high-street tills rang up sales of more than £3 billion yesterday up by £1 billion in comparison with the same day last Christmas. Retail experts are predicting another £2 billion will be spent today as the big [...]
Sensational Return to Formula 1 by 7 times World Champion Michael Schumacher
It will be announced that Michael Schumacher, seven times Formula 1 world champion is to come out of retirement to race for Mercedes next year. Mercedes and Schumacher have signed the contact and are set to make the official announcement this morning.
The speculation began after German newspaper Bild reported that Schumacher signed a one-year deal and it [...]
Severe Weather Threatens Christmas Deliveries
Warnings have been issued that bad weather may delay the deliveries of goods bought Online. As snow closes down transport links, thousands of online shoppers have been warned they may not receive their goods by Christmas.
The Royal Mail has issued a statement that it is doing “everything possible” to ensure the post arrives on time [...]