Entire set of Euro 96′ tickets have been found in an old suitcase – and they’ve NEVER been used
An entire set of Euro '96 tickets - including to England vs Scotland when Gazza scored THAT sublime volley - have been found in an old suitcase and they’ve NEVER been used. The 31 'genuine' tickets are in pristine condition, still fastened together - measuring 10ft in length - and cover every match in the tournament which Germany won. They range in price from £45 for the first group stage games to £130 for the final at Wembley and as...
Sajid Javid “cannot form another human shield for Theresa May”
Diane Abbott has said the newly-appointed Sajid Javid cannot form another human shield for Theresa May as suspicions rise that Amber Rudd became a fall guy for failures that took place under her role as Home Secretary. The Labour Shadow Home Secretary said the change that was brought about by Rudd's resignation last night will mean nothing unless May's "hostile environment" policy is brought to an end. She said: "The new home Secretary cannot form another human shield for Theresa May....
Breathtaking aerial photos make boats on lake look like tiny toys
These breathtaking aerial pictures show the sun setting behind a lake reflecting a line of colourful rowing boats in the stillness of the water. The tranquil moment was captured at the Cotswold Water Park – a collection of more than 150 lakes stretching over 40 square miles and straddling the countryside of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. In one photograph, the boats' brightly coloured hulls - painted red, yellow, orange and green - forms a chain across the glassy water with...
Ford Ka driver gets stranded on golf course after following Sat Nav directions
A young woman driver got wedged near the 11th hole after following her Sat Nav - onto a GOLF COURSE. Hilarious pictures show the black 2006 Ford Ka in a ditch after it drove round a path by the side of Lickey Hills Golf Club. Greenkeepers at the course, near Birmingham, say the young driver got lost and thought she was travelling along a country lane when she realised her mistake. The abandoned car was discovered by staff on Sunday...
Plymouth Argyle player quitting the club he returned to after killing two children in a car crash while drunk
A goalkeeper has announced he is quitting the club he returned to after killing two children in a car crash while drunk. Luke McCormick, 34, has revealed he has played his last game for Plymouth Argyle after suffering an ankle injury. He was jailed for more than seven years for causing the death of two children in a car crash in 2008. McCormick admitted causing the death of 10-year-old Arron Peak and his brother Ben, eight, in a crash on...
How to Make: Flank’s Nose-to-Tail Stew
Operating from The Kitchens at Spitalfields Market, Flank was one of the most exciting new openings of 2017. Alongside a prominent focus on beef (unsurprisingly), Flank also champions nose-to-tail cooking, challenging grim British stereotypes of offal. This beef nose-to-tail stew recipe, for instance, celebrates a selection of the cow’s under-loved cuts: conclusive proof that offal isn’t awful. “A total homely stew from my childhood. I guess everyone has their own way of doing a stew, but at Flank we collect trim (etc.)...
Military wife says ‘huggable hero’ cuddly toy of dad helps daughter cope
A military wife is helping her daughter cope when her dad is away - with a special cuddly toy with his face on. Mum Natasha Balfe says the personalised doll designed to look like her partner helps both of them deal with his absence. Natasha developed a rare psychological condition after giving birth to baby girl Naomi, and struggled with caring for her when husband and RAF airman Jack was away. But the 25-year-old said the 'Huggable Heroes' helps them...
Shops will be saved and store prices slashed following Sainsbury’s merger with ASDA
Sainsbury's has confirmed plans to merge with Asda, which is currently owned by US supermarket giant Walmart. The supermarkets said that grocery prices would fall in both chains as a result of the merger. The ASDA head offices in Leeds West Yorks., as the Wal-Mart company announces a merger deal with rival Sainsburys, April 30 2018. Sainsbury's chief executive Mike Coupe said the deal would lead to no store closures and no job losses in stores. The combination of the...
Two men have been arrested in connection with a ‘targeted’ hit-and-run outside a mosque in Birmingham
Two men have been arrested in connection with a 'targeted' hit-and-run outside a mosque in Birmingham. Officers were called to Ettington Road, Aston after two men were injured and the car failed to stop at around 2.15pm last Friday. A 22-year-old man and a 20-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of causing grevious bodily harm and are currently in custody for questioning. A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital with head and back injuries. While a 17-year-old suffered head...