VIRGIN Media and O2 are to merge to create a £31billion media and telecoms giant, their parent firms have announced. Liberty Global and Telefonica - the owners of Virgin Media and O2 respectively - had confirmed on Monday that they were in discussions over a possible combination.

Todd Martin coached Novak Djokovic in his formative years on the ATP Tour and knows what makes him special.

ELVIS PRESLEY's Sunday Meatloaf can be made at home and now Graceland chef's has shown fans how from the mansion's kitchen in a new video.

JOHN LENNON revealed his least favourite Beatles song was one he "knocked off" from Elvis Presley.

GOOGLE CHROME is the undisputed champion of the internet browser marketplace, but one of its big rivals has received a major update that may tempt you over.

IT IS impossible to watch footage of the VE Day celebrations in 1945 and not be swept up by the sheer joy of it all - people clambering up lampposts, doing the Lambeth Walk and jumping in the fountains in Trafalgar Square.

LEGIONS of gardeners, wondering what has happened to the goods they have bought from online retailer Primrose, are set to receive refunds "within days", the company has confirmed.

BBC WEATHER has forecast temperatures of up to 25C as Brits celebrate VE day but by Sunday, conditions will drastically change as stormy downpours washout the UK.

BBC Weather have forecasted a rapid plummet in temperature due to Arctic winds after a bout of heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday.

BRITONS saw temperatures climb yesterday into the 20's as many welcomed the early Bank Holiday sunshine, however this weekend a dramatic change will take place as cold Arctic air will sweep snow in.

A SHOCKING weather graphic shows for many parts of Europe, the dry, sunny weather may be over as Arctic air is forecast to ice over large regions of the continent.

A HOT and sunny Saturday is set across the UK before a cooler Sunday.

THE FREEZING plunge in temperatures over the next 24 hours even sparked disbelief from the meteorologist on BBC Breakfast, who warned that Britain could go from its warmest day of the year on Saturday to being hit by snow on Sunday.

BRITON'S are due to see temperatures soar to 26C on Saturday in a heatwave hotter than Lanzarote.

TEMPERATURES are to plummet as freezing Polar air descends upon the UK this week bringing an end to the glorious sunshine much of the country experienced on Friday and Saturday.

The following joint statement has been issued by the Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland and representatives of the UK meat industry.

New measures will be available for the FSA to implement in slaughterhouses to ensure consumer safety and animal welfare protections are maintained.

Fahad Ismail pleaded guilty to obstructing an FSA officer from collecting evidence.

TEMPERATURES are to plummet as freezing Polar air descends upon the UK this week bringing an end to the glorious sunshine much of the country experienced on Friday and Saturday.

Manchester United are hoping to get one over their old boss Jose Mourinho.

ROCK legend Little Richard has died aged 87, but what was the cause of death?

A LOCUST plague and the spreading coronavirus could cause famine of "biblical" proportions in East Africa, experts have warned.

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered a long lost mass grave of US Civil War soldiers in Mississippi.

SNACKS may be keeping the country going as people have to stay home under the new lockdown measures. But what are the best snacks to eat in order to stay healthy and keep a balanced diet? A nutritionist reveals all.

THE SIRTFOOD diet is a weight loss plan that has attracted celebrity fans in recent years. The trendy diet is said to be the secret behind Adele's dramatic weight loss. But what are sirtfoods and what can you eat on the plan?

WEIGHT LOSS can often be a daunting thought for many, not knowing where to start or what foods to eat. An expert has revealed how eating this one snack regularly has many health benefits including losing weight.

On 15 January 2020 Express.co.uk published an article with the headline: “Weather warning: Britain braced for ferocious 150mph winds this weekend - SHOCK MAP.”

MIRIAM MARGOLYES sparked outrage after the Harry Potter star admitted she wanted "Boris Johnson to die" of coronavirus after he was hospitalised during an on-air rant.

The plan for the Premier League to return next month may hit a roadblock with six clubs not so keen on the idea of giving up their remaining home games.

THEATRES all over the country and working to make sure fans do not miss shows - so how can you watch West End shows online?

THEATRES are some of the most important aspects of our culture, with theatre fans desperate to see them open once more. When will theatres reopen?

THE National Theatre has been streaming its shows online in a fantastic new service - but which new shows are being made available online?

PRINCESS Beatrice was to join her sister, Princess Eugenie, in entering married life this month before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, the couple will have to wait before they can finally tie the knot, similarly to Beatrice and her husband, Jack Brooksbank.

Manchester United are set to beat Tottenham to signing a 16-year-old wonderkid in a six-figure transfer this summer.

The NBA is a talent driven league and that is a good thing

WE CHECK in to a mansion fit for foodies and sports lovers.

FLUFFY bedding, bowls of treats and a dog shammy awaited our Labrador, Tehya, when we rolled up at Dominoes holiday home in Stoke Gabriel, South Devon - and it wasn't too shabby for Tehya's two-legged friends either, having been luxuriously refurbished just a couple of years ago.

From country retreats to beachside boltholes, the Good Hotel Guide offers a great selection for late summer.

FROM a beachside hotel to a country retreat with heated pool that's ideal for families, The Good Hotel Guide has the best properties to book for late summer.

Boxing news - Express Sport brings you the latest ongoings in the boxing world, including updates on Anthony Joshua, Mike Tyson and more.

Floyd Mayweather has flirted with coming out of retirement for a third time.

BRITAIN'S full exit from EU rules is going ahead on schedule despite the coronavirus crisis, a Cabinet minister promised last night.

A team of researchers based in London, Ont. is the first in the world to attempt treating critical COVID-19 patients with a modified form of dialysis, doctors say.

Approximately 32 kilometres of Seattle streets will permanently close to most vehicles by the end of May, Mayor Jenny Durkan said Thursday.

Daily Express Chief Sports Writer Neil Squires urges the EFL and its clubs to protect their long-term future once the coronavirus crisis ends.

SPAIN'S 24-hour death toll from coronavirus has hit one of the lowest levels since March 18.

Nothing better illustrates than the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health, the relentless appetite for state control and removal of personal choice that exists as much in academic circles as political ones. The report's contents are even more indigestible than its title.

IT IS impossible to watch footage of the VE Day celebrations in 1945 and not be swept up by the sheer joy of it all - people clambering up lampposts, doing the Lambeth Walk and jumping in the fountains in Trafalgar Square.

A coronavirus mortality model projects that nearly 135,000 Americans will die from COVID-19 by early August. The data has been revised and is now almost double previous projections, pushing the death toll in the US to over 200,000 by August.

Israel Ramirez Guardado was convicted Dec. 2 of first-degree murder for the 2018 attack on his 61-year-old mother, Francisca Ramirez.