Spice Girl Mel B to switch on this year's Blackpool Illuminations
Mel B has said she is ‘thrilled’ to be turning on this year’s Blackpool Illuminations describing the town as ‘the Vegas of Britain’.
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Protest planned in Cardiff today as police warn businesses
A protest by an anti-fascist organisation is planned for Cardiff today amid rumours of far-right groups possibly staging a demonstration in the city. The counter protests are being held in Cardiff city centre on Friday, August 9, amid reports circulated on social media, some unconfirmed, relating to action that could take place in Cardiff, Swansea, Tenby and Aberystwyth over the weekend.
Continuity key for Guardiola as Premier League dominance comes under threat
MANCHESTER, England : Coach Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City team have raised the bar to unparalleled heights during their four successive title-winning seasons, but a quiet transfer window and the likely departure of a vital cog leaves them more susceptible than ever.
Ricky Ponting Rules Out England White-Ball Coaching; Eyes IPL Coaching Return
Legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has said he will not consider becoming England's next men's white-ball coach, while also being hopeful in making a return to coaching in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Matthew Mott's departure as England's white-ball coach means there's a hunt for a prominent person in the cricketing world to fill in the vacancy. Despite Ponting's seven-year stint with the Delhi Capitals ending this year, the three-time World Cup winner is still not ready to be coaching full-time at the international level.
American tries British fish and chips for first time – and makes one big 'error'
Most of us Brits have a soft spot for the quintessential chippy tea.
Wrapped In Pakistan Flag, Arshad Nadeem Breaks Down After Clinching Olympics Gold. Video
Arshad Nadeem gave Pakistan its first Olympic gold medal in 32 years, setting a new Games record with an attempt of 92.97 metres in the men's javelin throw final. Before Arshad's remarkable victory in Paris, Pakistan had never won an individual gold medal at the Olympics. Pakistan had previously won just three golds, all in field hockey, with their team winning the titles in 1960, 1968 and 1984. It was an astonishing feat for Arshad, who unlike his opponents, struggled to even buy a new javelin for training.
6 unmissable Manchester shows lined up for the second half of 2024
We’re over halfway through 2024, but luckily, there's no signs of slowing down when it comes to the live music and entertainment scene in Manchester.
GMB viewers turn off ITV show after complaints over Katie Price coverage
Good Morning Britain faced a drop in viewers on Friday as disgruntled fans expressed their dissatisfaction with the ITV show. The breakfast programme, hosted by Kate Garraway and Rob Rinder, aimed to wake the nation up with some of the day's top headlines.