Who is BBC Wimbledon presenter and ex-England women's cricketer Isa Guha?
Posted on March 15, 2024
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| Trudie Dory
ISA GUHA announced herself to the cricket world in 2002 - and now she is gracing our screens for BBC's coverage of Wimbledon.
The fast-medium bowler is set to present on the iconic tournament every morning.
Which has led tennis fans into believing that she could be Sue Barker's long-term replacement after the legendary Wimbledon host confirmed her retirement in 2022.
But who exactly is Isa Guha and why is she a cricket icon?
[Read More]How to spray tan yourself at home - tips including what to do before and after
Posted on March 14, 2024
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| Trudie Dory
GOING for a spray tan can be daunting.
You want the colour to be perfect, non-patchy and to fade naturally - but there are a few "dos" and "don'ts" before you bronze. Here's the lowdown.
What's a spray tan? A spray tan is a beauty treatment where you spray on chemicals which react to give an artificial suntan.
Various products are on the market which promise a golden glow even if you’ve been hibernating all winter.
[Read More]Lambretta Fashion tycoon made to hand over 2.7m to his ex-wife over a decade after they split afte
Posted on March 14, 2024
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| Trudie Dory
A TEACHER who built a £30 million fashion empire from his garage must pay his ex-wife £2.7 million - ten years after they divorced.
Glen Briers started up his sporting and streetwear empire Lydenford Ltd in 1998 with just £81 of his own cash.
The 61-year-old split with fellow teacher Nicola Briers in 2002 after 18 years of marriage when the business was turning over £1 million a year.
It has since grown into a huge fashion chain incorporating well-known brands Lambretta and Vision Streetwear and makes a £30 million profit.
[Read More]Pep Guardiola's glamorous daughter Maria wraps up in winter coat and hat as she heads out for coffee
Posted on March 14, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
SNOW warnings are on their way - but it didn't stop Pep Guardiola's stunning daughter from braving the cold. Maria looked cosy as she posed in a Faux fur white coat and a grey beanie.
She uploaded the pics to her Instagram, four of which were in Cafe Leon Dore, with the other was from outside Celine.
Maria appeared to be sharing a coffee with a friend on a day out in London.
[Read More]Schools could introduce four-day weeks and reduce learning hours in major blow to working families
Posted on March 14, 2024
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| Tobi Tarwater
SCHOOLS have warned parents that they could introduce a four-day week because of tight budgets. Timetables will also be restricted and more than half plan to slash staff and increase class sizes. But parent groups slammed the plans, saying it would affect working families' jobs and betray the children, the Daily Mail reports. Arabella Skinner, director of parent pressure group UsForThem, added: "Parents are in despair as to what this means for their children’s education, and also the impact this will have on their ability to hold down their jobs as we enter a cost of living crisis.
[Read More]Why are BBC channels disappearing from Freesat and Sky?
Posted on March 14, 2024
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| Merlyn Hunt
THE BBC is undergoing a huge HD switch via satellite which could affect how you receive the broadcaster's channels.
All SD (standard definition) versions of the BBC's channels will go dark next year.
They'll be replaced with HD only broadcasts.
For most people with modern set top boxes you won't notice any difference.
But some viewers with old Sky or Freesat boxes will have to change theirs to continue receiving BBC One and other channels.
[Read More]Europa League draw pots: Who Arsenal, Man Utd, Wolves, Celtic, and Rangers can face in last 32 T
Posted on March 13, 2024
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EUROPA LEAGUE is rolling into the knockout stages as the field gets set for the two-legged affairs.
With eight teams dropping down from the Champions League, 32 sides will find out who they will face in Monday's draw.
Arsenal, Manchester United and Wolves are among those waiting - and could come up against either Celtic or Rangers from north of the border.
What are the Europa League draw pots? Group winners from the Europa League will automatically get a so-called easier draw in Pot 1, while the runners-up are expected to get the more difficult run in Pot 2.
[Read More]I'm A Celebrity 2022 RECAP: Zara Tindall meets campmate for very first time as pair embrace in heart
Posted on March 13, 2024
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| Reinaldo Massengill
Hancock's I'm A Celeb stint 'took courage' says former PMFormer prime minister Tony Blair has offered some support to former health secretary Matt Hancock as he returns from the I'm A Celebrity jungle, suggesting that the unorthodox move "took courage".
The Tory MP is returning to face angry colleagues, constituents and questions about his political future in Westminster after coming third in the ITV show.
The West Suffolk MP surpassed the expectations of many by reaching the final but came behind the winner, Euro 2022 champion Jill Scott, and Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner in a public vote on Sunday night.
[Read More]Love Island's Amber Gill proudly kisses footballer girlfriend Jen Beattie days after going public wi
Posted on March 13, 2024
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| Carisa Kissane
AMBER Gill proudly kissed her footballer girlfriend Jen Beattie as her team bagged their first trophy in four years.
The Love Island winner, 25, was seen locking lips with the Arsenal defender after her side won the FA Women's Continental TyresLeague Cup Final.
Amber draped her arms around her girlfriend's neck as they smooched in the stands at Selhurst Park following Arsenal's 3-1 win over rivals Chelsea.
An onlooker said: "
[Read More]Sophie Rundle is worlds away from Peaky Blinders and Gentleman Jack in first look at twisted new ITV
Posted on March 13, 2024
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ITV has dropped the first look pictures for their new crime drama starring Peaky Blinders and Gentleman Jack star Sophie Rundle.
The actress has revealed that her character is ‘relentless and reckless' but also ‘determined and dogeared’ while tackling issues during her journey.
ITV’s new mystery drama follows young pregnant police officer PC Joanna Marshall, played by Sophie, in the middle of a crisis after a deadly flood hits her small Yorkshire town.
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