Frankly, I can think of few more pleasing things to do than batter Alastair Campbell to a pulp for the delectation of the British public. But my sons weren't so keen

James Blunt messaged me. He owns a pub in Chelsea and wasn't sure if he should close it after the Prime Minister said he was 'suggesting', not ordering, people to avoid pubs

Cheryl Tweedy has announced that she and boyfriend Liam Payne have split up. There’s a shock, says JAN MOIR as she says that celebrities should do more to stay together.

Liam Payne is letting his hair down in the wake of his split, hitting Drake's star-studded bash at Annabel's Club to mark his latest album release on Tuesday.

Cheryl showed no signs of heartache as she treated her Instagram fans to a sizzling snap of herself on Tuesday. Just hours earlier, her ex was spotted getting up close and personal with Rita.

Liam Payne has scrapped plans he had for his £5million mansion in Surrey while he was with Cheryl and is creating his 'ultimate bachelor pad with snooker room, gym and an indoor swimming pool

She's had a tough week with a negative reaction to her highly anticipation X Factor performance. 

To usher in the holiday season, Cheryl posted a sultry snap to her Instagram page over the weekend, standing in what appearing to be a plush-looking hotel, beneath a festive decoration.

Cheryl, 35, urged ‘haters’ to focus on enjoying performances rather than being critical. She joins Strictly's Oti Mabuse and Glee star Matthew Morrisson as a judge on The Greatest Dancer.

The former Girls Aloud star, 36, took to Instagram and Twitter on Wednesday morning to reveal the news and share her delight alongside a snap of herself clad in a luminous ensemble

The Insatiable singer sat down with Hello! for a candid chat about reforming with bandmates Cheryl Tweedy, Sarah Harding, Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts, who split in 2013.

Renowned golf coach Sean Lynch was arrested at his Brisbane home and faced court charged with five counts of indecent treatment of a child whom he allegedly assaulted six times in 2019.

Deputy Labour leader Tom Watson suggested the Bard would have been pro-EU as he ramped up pressure on Jeremy Corbyn.

Sarah Champion, a Labour MP, said today she would now accept a No Deal Brexit as she suggested it may have been a mistake to vote against Theresa May's deal.

The former chancellor made an outspoken attack on the Prime Minister's chief adviser Dominic Cummings, accusing him of attempting to force through a no-deal Brexit.

Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said today she will be 'personally campaigning for Remain' regardless of whether Labour commits to staying in the EU or not.

Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney (pictured) said the EU referendum was 'probably a mistake' and admitted he did not vote because 'nobody was saying anything sensible enough'.

SIMON WALTERS: Brainbox Cummings holds Whitehall's army of Sir Humphrey-style mandarins in total contempt. He wants to replace them with a team of 'weirdos, misfits, true wild cards and artists.'

Two Labour leadership hopefuls clashed over Brexit today as Sir Keir Starmer said the row over the UK leaving had been settled but Jess Phillips suggested she could campaign to rejoin the EU.

A scathing new biography of John Bercow reveals the hypocrisy of the former Speaker for claiming to be a champion of diversity when he was at the centre of numerous allegations of bullying women.

Chelsea have been given a date to take their case before the Court of Arbitration for Sport on November 20 in the hope of reducing their ban to just one transfer window imposed by FIFA.

Van Basten, 55, was working as an analyst for Fox Sports two weekends ago when he was caught on mic saying the German phrase for 'hail victory' that became notorious for its use at Nazi rallies.

Chelsea suffered a second defeat in three Premier League games with their 3-1 defeat to Everton. So with their transfer ban now lifted, where could Frank Lampard now look to invest?

After being hit with a four-year blanket ban from international sporting competition, the door was left slightly ajar for a 'neutral' Russian team to play at the 2022 World Cup.

FIFA has been told to take legal action to claw back the two million Swiss francs that was 'unduly' paid by Sepp Blatter to Michel Platini in 2011, following a review by its Governance Committee.

The Blues were given the all clear to sign players last week after their FIFA-imposed transfer ban was lifted and it is thought Chilwell is a target, along with England team-mate Jadon Sancho.

Florentino Perez is said to be putting steps in place to create a new competition that would be comprised of two, 20 team leagues but Sir Alex can't understand why Premier League clubs would want to join it.

While Liverpool are on the cusp of tearing up their own record books, one niche trophy continues to elude the Premier League and European titans. Is it now finally time the Club World Cup was ticked off?

MARTIN SAMUEL IN DOHA, QATAR: Late to the World Cup, late to the European Cup, it is no surprise that the Club World Cup continues to be regarded contemptuously by some back home.

The Liverpool centre back has recovered from an illness, which ruled him out of the Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey on Wednesday evening.

EXCLUSIVE BY DOMINIC KING IN DOHA: Liverpool were left dismayed by the over-zealous actions of FIFA officials who prevented their squad from celebrating with their fans in Doha.

A new goalkeeper, winger and left back are thought to be high on Frank Lampard's wish list now he's made his first buy. So, if he gets what he wants, how Chelsea will line up at the start of next season?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has spoken in favour of introducing the 'daylight' principle to the offside law to bring extra clarity. There has been a lot of controversy over offsides this season.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has called the League Cup 'important' while stressing 'we have to work on a solution' following calls from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin to scrap it.

The club were reluctant to let Son leave for the tournament after he signed a new long-term contract and had already missed some of the season through injury.

PSG defender Thomas Meunier joked that he'd offer value to top clubs 'even if he has to cut off a leg', but rubbished links to Tottenham. 

Despite most domestic leagues having been indefinitely suspended due to the escalating pandemic, discussions over re-introducing football around the world are ongoing.

FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani has admitted that priority will be given to domestic football over the international game when it is safe to continue playing again.

Gareth Southgate has been warned that England could have to play three matches in two-week international breaks next season as part of FIFA's plan to revive the global calendar.

With football in England nearing a return with clubs slowly returning to training, Michel D'Hooghe has warned that footballers will have to change their mannerisms on the pitch for health reasons.

Germany's Bundesliga has plans in place, subject to approval from the federal government and state health authorities, to get going again on May 9 while other leagues are keen to follow suit.

DOMINIC SANDBROOK: A few years earlier, many professions had been virtually all-male. In the City, women were not allowed on the floor of the Stock Exchange until March 1973.

DOMINIC SANDBROOK: Even optimists admit that some businesses will not be replaced. Not every neighbourhood restaurant will reopen. Not every furloughed worker will stroll back into a job.

Former Bachelorette star Michael Turnbull is also the principal owner of Lowest Commission Real Estate.

Images have emerged of large crowds at the Jan Powers Powerhouse Farmers' Markets in Brisbane on Saturday morning.

House Rules: High Stakes premiered on Monday night and it's not the impressive size of the building that has viewers in a tizz, but it's the strapping contestants. 

Fans have slammed Carly and Andrew for abruptly quitting House Rules: High Stakes once they discovered they weren't guaranteed to get a free home renovation. 

Darling Downs Zoo, south-west of Brisbane in Queensland, is closed temporarily due to the pandemic.

Creative Australians are adorning costumes to take out the bins as a form of entertainment during the coronavirus pandemic.

West Ham have announced that their planned pre-season tournament in Australia, which was also due to feature Crystal Palace, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.