DEREK LAWRENSON 2019 REVIEW: As a farewell column for 2019, let's reflect on another momentous season and hand out some accolades to the best and worst moments in 2019.

The mystery backers behind proposals for a new Premier Golf League broke cover yesterday in a bid to convince Phil Mickelson to join their golfing revolution with the new competition.

The hole on the par-3 16th will be cut 24 paces on and eight from the left edge of the green to honour Bryant's two most iconic shirt numbers during his remarkable 20-year career within NBA.

The legendary 49-year-old revealed on Twitter that talks with the 15-time major champion are underway over a high-profile shootout, despite virtually all sports being dragged to a halt.

JACI STEPHEN: Playing mummies and daddies is at the heart of soap; the miracle is how anyone ever works out who belongs to whom.

Now halfway through the second series of Keeping Faith, these are just some of the questions that continue to niggle following the return of the lawyer's missing husband, Evan (Bradley Freegard)

Despite trying to direct her passion towards Cain, Moira (Natalie J Robb) finds herself with Nate (Jurell Carter) back at Butlers Barn (pictured), sinking into the hay on Emmerdale.

In this week's EastEnders, Louise plans to throw Bex a surprise party in the Vic. Meanwhile in Coronation Street, Chesney orders Bernie to pack her bags after a scam victim shows up.

They really push Mikey North, who plays Gary, to the limits in his character transformations, but he continues to impress, even though Gary finds someone new to attack on a daily basis

In this week's Coronation Street, Sinead publicly announces that she has just weeks to live. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Sonia accuses Martin of not being there for his daughter.

EastEnders fans are in for a treat this Halloween as they watch Honey engage in a major snogfest with Walford's Adam Bateman (pictured).

Coronation Street viewers will be left wondering if there will be another wedding, while in EastEnders Mel bangs on about moving to Portugal and in Emmerdale a couple fails to make up.

The Great British Bake Off is a reminder of the pleasures of this simplest of human activities, albeit an often salutary lesson in how hard it is to get right, as the three finalists discovered

As people struggle with their New Year resolutions to 'enjoy' Dry January or Veganuary, these dubious pleasures have thankfully passed soapland by, writes JACI STEPHEN.

In this week's EastEnders, Martin and Kat attempt to protect Kush after he shoves Leo off a balcony. Meanwhile in Coronation Street, Daniel thinks Bethany is his dead wife after he wakes from a nap.

In this week's Coronation Street, Rita receives a request to scatter her ex-husband's ashes in her old haunt. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Bobby and Dennis become fierce rivals.

In this week's Coronation Street, Maria was briefly back kissing doctor Ali, perhaps finally realising that if Gary puts up with his barber doing that to his hair he's mixing with the wrong set.

In this week's EastEnders, Mick and Linda are rewarded with a boat trip on the Thames for winning 'Best pub'. Meanwhile in Coronation Street, Chesney vents over bringing up four infants.

In this week's Coronation Street, Bethany is accused of planning to run off to London with Daniel and Bertie. Meanwhile, in EastEnders, prison-based Whitney claims she acted in self-defence.

In this week's EastEnders, Tiffany's wedding ring is stolen. In Coronation Street Sarah and Adam look set to tie the knot, despite Sarah's fury her daughter is moving to London with Daniel.

In this week's Coronation Street Ali is loaded into an ambulance after Gary partnered with Sharon to get revenge. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Jay practises proposing to Lola.

In this week's Coronation Street, Evelyn reconnects with her old flame, bearded Arthur. Meanwhile, in Eastenders, Ben is visited by Danny, who has a proposition for him.

In this week's Emmerdale Rhona is upset when Kim insists she won't get Graham's money. Meanwhile in Eastenders love and lust are in the air, with Ben admitting he loves Callum.

I was all set to move to Loch Long, where The Nest is filmed, but unless I could live in Cape Cove, home to Dan (Martin Compston) and Emily (Sophie Rundle), I'll stay put

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called a report Israel most likely spied on President Trump using devices that mimic cell towers a 'blatant lie.'

Justin Bieber gushed over a photo of his wife Hailey Bieber decked out in a black shorts ensemble: 'Love this look babe,' he wrote in the caption.

Hailey Bieber was spotted bundled up while enduring a solo outing in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. On Friday, Hailey and her husband Justin enjoyed an activity-filled Valentines Day.

The Canadian hitmaker, 26, is preparing to go back out on the road for the first time since cutting short his Purpose Tour in 2017. He released his fifth studio album Changes on February 14.

Hailey Bieber put on a very leggy display as she arrived solo for a lunchtime meeting with friends in Beverly Hills on Thursday.

Justin Bieber was followed by a friend filming him on Wednesday for perhaps a follow up to his record breaking YouTube series, Seasons.

It comes just hours after Justin was spotted wearing a protective face mask, as the coronvirus pandemic continues to cause uncertainty in the US.

Selena Gomez accused her ex Justin Bieber of emotional abuse during their relationship. So when her Insta account recently liked some photos with the pop star, fans called it a hack job.

Justin Bieber shared a sultry photo of his wife Hailey Bieber lounging in their bathtub. He didn't seem to upset about having to cancel his upcoming Changes tour earlier in the day.

Justin Bieber was in a photogenic mood on Monday, sharing a number of new snaps of himself on Instagram.

The Thanks U, Next singer was bathed in blue light in the stylish photo, which may have been from when she recorded her upcoming Justin Bieber collaboration Stuck With U.

New mother Lydia Bright shared her daughter's first professional baby picture on Monday on Instagram.

The beauty made the most of self-isolation on Saturday by enjoying morning yoga and sharing three stunning mirror selfies from her Essex pad

The reality star shared a throwback snap from his time feeding the elephants while in rehab in Thailand on Instagram on Tuesday.

The former TOWIE star, 29, looked incredible in the nude and orange two-piece as she posed in her vast walk-in wardrobe

The former TOWIE displayed his slimmer physique as he headed out on a run in Essex on Wednesday, after returning from Thailand following his stint in rehab.

She has had her hands full looking after her daughter in lockdown. So Ferne McCann kept things casual on Monday as she enjoyed a dip in the hot tub with two-year-old Sunday.

The Love Island presenter, 34, followed the former TOWIE star's, 33, exercise session from home, on Monday, with the pair taking to Instagram Live to share the class with their followers

The former TOWIE and Love Island star is obeying strict lockdown laws by staying at home as the country adjusts to a fifth week of unprecedented measures in the fight against coronavirus.

Speaking on FUBAR Radio on Thursday, the TOWIE star, 33, has revealed he decided to take a brief break from social media after facing homophobic abuse online.

Natalya Wright, 19, showcased her svelte physique as she uploaded a raunchy shot on her Instagram on Tuesday as she posed topless.

The younger sister of reality TV personalities Mark and Jessica Wright is currently adhering to strict lockdown policies in the fight against coronavirus Covid-19 by remaining at home.

The Coronation Street actor, 32, headed to a packed supermarket where he was confronted with dozens of shoppers panic buying.

The Coronation Street star, 32, took to Instagram on Wednesday night to share several videos of himself and his partner, 30, quarantining during the COVID-19 crisis.

Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke and The Crown's Claire Foy are just some of the names to have appeared on the programme since its launch on 26 March 2000.

The soap star, 32, ensured he celebrated his 20-year Coronation Street anniversary with his fans as he shared throwback snaps on social media to mark his milestone on Thursday.