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Piers Morgan calls for Blitz spirit over coronavirus

The Good Morning Britain host today warned the UK was 'at war' with COVID-19 and slammed MPs for failing to take effective measures to stop the disease spreading.




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Vogue Williams joins elegant Charlotte Hawkins for Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival

The Irish DJ and reality star, 34, attended Cheltenham Festival's Ladies Day alongside Good Morning Britain's Charlotte, 44, on Wednesday morning.




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Lisnagar Oscar wins the Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival ahead of Ronald Pump and Bacardys

The backing track as Paisley Park faded out of contention in the Stayers' Hurdle was the 'Sound of Silence' in the packed grandstands, but the seven-strong Racing For Fun syndicate didn't care. 




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Kirsty Gallacher oozes glamour in a camel coat and matching trilby at the Cheltenham Festival

The TV presenter, 44, oozed glamour as she attended day four of the Cheltenham Festival alongside Victoria Pendleton on Friday.




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Indefatigable wins the final race at Cheltenham with photo finish victory

Indefatigable won the final event at the Cheltenham Festival after pipping Pileon in the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle. There was a long pause as the crowd eagerly awaited.




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Cheltenham organisers defend decision to host last month's races amid coronavirus outbreak in the UK

Cheltenham Festival organisers have defended their decision to go ahead with the meeting after fears were raised that the mass gathering of people helped spread the coronavirus




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Former director of public health calls for investigation into Cheltenham Festival decision

NHS figures show the local hospital trust in Gloucestershire has had 125 patients die from COVID-19, nearly double the amount recorded in Bristol, 58, Swindon, 67, and Bath, 46.




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Coronavirus: Former Public Health chief calls for investigation into Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham Festival went ahead just 10 days before lockdown measures were introduced by the government and experts want an inquiry to see if it caused a spike in positive tests in Gloucestershire.




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Why did Lloyds Bank stop my cheque after 60 years of business? TONY HETHERINGTON investigates 

I am a partner in my family's farming business. We received a cheque for £23,256 for shares in Dairy Crest. But after it was deposited in the business account, Lloyds Bank rejected it.




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I'm no drug baron...I run a hair salon! TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

I had a letter from HSBC saying it had decided to close my beauty salon's business account. I rang the bank and was asked to complete a lengthy online form, which I did as best I could.




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HETHERINGTON: Liongate Partners is a web of art, wine and Bitcoins

You should look into Liongate Partners, which is being used to promote crypto currency trading. It promotes a company called DSTL which trades as daxpartners.




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My flat is a fire risk so I can't staircase my shared ownership mortgage

I am a shared ownership resident in a London block of flats who recently tried to staircase my mortgage. However, the lender was worried my balcony might be flammable. Now I can't remortgage.




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Why did Shelter back a squatter in my dad's house? TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

My father bought a house in Stockport, Greater Manchester, in 1971. Several years ago, a tenant tried to seize ownership by claiming squatter's rights.




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I owe £2,232 in tax but the new Chancellor isn't too bothered: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates 

I closed my company in March last year. Final corporation tax due stood at £2,232 and I have tried repeatedly to pay this, but now the company is closed, the Revenue just does not accept it.




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'Bulgarian "crypto firm" stole £5,680 from my account': TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

I was contacted by Xtraderfx and told that it would transfer my frozen credit balance of £680 to my NatWest credit card. I agreed and gave my card details.




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'I don't want to fall victim to gender pension gap': Money Diaries speaks to a 33-year-old on £36k

In our latest Money Diaries, we speak to a 33 year-old woman from the South West, who is a teacher with significant savings - but still wants to be more financially prepared for the future.




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Should we take a mortgage holiday and save or invest the money?

Both me and my partner are still working and able to meet our mortgage payments, but we were discussing whether we should ask for a mortgage holiday anyway.




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Forensic scientist, 46, wins case after her boss asked if she didn't like him because she is gay

Jo Millington (right), one of Britain's leading forensic scientists, was 'upset and embarrassed' when Joe Arend confronted her and brought up her sexuality, an employment tribunal in Reading, Berkshire heard.




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BBC misses the point AGAIN as viewers SLAM the use of FIVE presenters for Big Night In

The BBC was attacked by viewers on Twitter for the second time this week on Thursday night, as it hosted its second telethon for charity.




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BBC's Big Night In: Corrie's Liz McDonald gatecrashes EastEnders quiz

The landlady (Beverley Callard) appeared to rub The Queen Vic's landlady Linda (Kellie Bright) the wrong way during BBC's charity fundraising event, Big Night In, on Thursday.




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Taron Egerton left 'raging' after discarded cigarette causes a fire at his London apartment block  

The Rocketman star, 30,was reportedly left 'raging' after a discarded cigarette caused a fire at his luxury London apartment block, near the BBC Television Centre in White City on Friday.




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Michelle Keegan shares rare video in lockdown to thank fans for support ahead of Our Girl finale 

The actress, 32, joked she was in need of a 'filter' after going a week without washing her hair in lockdown, but still looked incredible, as she thanked Our Girl fans for their continued support.




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Normal People's Daisy Edgar-Jones admits her sex scenes were 'unfreaky' to watch back

The Cold Feet actress, 21, who plays Marianne in the adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel, joked that she's worried about her grandparents viewing the scenes as her boyfriend was left 'gritting his teeth'.




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Normal People star Daisy Edgar-Jones reveals VERY awkward audition demand

Normal People star Daisy Edgar-Jones has revealed she had to 'awkwardly snog the air' when she was auditioning for the lead role in the hit BBC Three show.




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'My best pals!' Normal People's Daisy Edgar-Jones shares sweet behind-the-scenes photos

The Cold Feet actress, 21, took to Instagram on Thursday to post a collection of photos as she gushed over 'best pals'.




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Game Of Thrones and The Fall actor BJ Hogg dies aged 65

Tributes have been paid to Game Of Thrones actor BJ Hogg following his death aged 65.




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Gardeners' World enjoys its highest viewing figures in a decade because of lockdown

The BBC2 show, which saw Monty Don self-filming footage from his garden, drew an audience of 2.7million on April 24 as the programme was made for the first time by a socially-distanced crew.




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Steve Coogan says his heavy cocaine use affected the second series of I'm Alan Partridge

Steve Coogan has revealed the second series of I'm Alan Partridge would have been funnier if he wasn't snorting so much cocaine.




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Normal People star Daisy Edgar-Jones takes a casual stroll with boyfriend Tom Varey

The 21-year-old, who stars as Marianne in the hit BBC drama, was spotted taking a stroll during the lockdown with her actor boyfriend Tom Varey who appeared as Cley Cerwyn in Game Of Thrones.




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Normal People actress Daisy Edgar-Jones says she's proud of the way the show portrays consent

Speaking to Evanna Lynch and Riyadh Khalaf on the BBC's Obsessed With... podcast sexpert Alix Fox said Normal People's portrayal of sex often left her 'wincing' and were 'ominous'.




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Ben Barnes reveals his role in Gold Digger made him 'less judgemental' of age gap romances

Speaking to People on Monday, the Punisher star, 38, spoke candidly about the age gap between his character Benjamin Grenne and Julia Day (played by Julia Ormond) in the drama.




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Alan Sugar 'misled' fans when promoting tooth-whitening business he co-owns online

A row was triggered after Lord Sugar posted a tweet suggesting followers buy a Stylsmile teeth whiteening toothbrush kit, which costs £149.99, as a Christmas present. He failed to note his ownership.




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Normal People stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal reveal their plans beyond the hit BBC drama

Fans have been clamouring for another instalment since the show aired earlier this month but the pair were not giving away any hints about whether a follow-up could be in the pipeline.




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Ivan Rakitic believes Barcelona should be crowned La Liga champions if season cannot resume

Whilst Rakitic, who has been in and out of the starting XI this season, hopes the season can be concluded, he believes Barca should be awarded the title if play cannot continue this summer.




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Gareth Bale tops list of SEVEN players to be axed by Real Madrid this summer

James Rodriguez, Lucas Vazquez, Mariano Diaz, Alvaro Odriozola, Alphone Areola and Nacho Fernandez will also be shipped out. Zinedine Zidane is hoping to raise £105million.




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Barcelona, Real Madrid and other LaLiga sides told they can return to training IMMEDIATELY

Spain's top-flight clubs have been told they will be able to return to training provided they comply with the strict protocols that have been laid out by the Spanish government. 




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Gareth Bale set to STAY at Real Madrid for another year as they 'put major signings on hold' 

Although Gareth Bale would likely draw a hefty sum, Real Madrid reportedly want to hang on to him for now as they make preparations for a season without a major acquisition.




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Barcelona consider following Real Madrid's lead by playing LaLiga fixtures in tiny stadium

Barca will consider playing their remaining LaLiga fixtures at the 6,000 capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium if Madrid go ahead with plans to play at the 6,000 capacity Alfredo Di Stefano stadium.




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Real Madrid set £53m asking price by Rennes for Eduardo Camavinga 

According to Mundo Deportivo, Real boss Zinedine Zidane is well aware of Camavinga's potential - in part because of the footballing contacts he has back in his home country.




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Gareth Bale gives Tottenham fans hope of emotional return from Real Madrid

Bale became one of the world's best wingers in north London before leaving Spurs for the Bernabeu in the summer of 2013 for what was then a world-record transfer of £86million.




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The gaffers pick between Gullit and Bergkamp as they name their greatest world XIs

On Tuesday our writers took on the selection game where you are challenged to pick your greatest World XI. Now, we got the real managers to tackle the toughest of tests...




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Has Ziyech played last game for Ajax? And what will happen to Onana? Holland stars' uncertain future

Some, like Ajax star Hakim Ziyech, have their future sown up but aren't sure whether they've played their last game in Holland, while others have been linked with moves but are yet to put pen to paper.




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Real's Luka Modric 'weighing up a move to Inter Miami' which could open door for Martin Odegaard

The future of Odegaard, currently on loan at LaLiga side Real Sociedad, hinges on Modric, according to Marca, with the club reportedly seeing the youngster as the Croatian's successor.




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Gareth Bale recreates acrobatic goal from Real Madrid's Champions League final win over Liverpool

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has attempted to recreate his iconic Champions League final goal in his living room to raise money for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic. 




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Gareth Bale declares he is interested in joining the MLS as he continues to be frozen out at Madrid

Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale has declared his interest in moving to the MLS and questions continue to be asked about his future in Spain.




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Gareth Bale hits out at Real Madrid boo boys as Welshman shares his account on THAT flag incident

Bale has long been loathed by Madrid supporters and targeted as a scapegoat when the Spanish giants underperform, with Bale nearing the exit door this summer.




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Real Madrid's pursuit of Camavinga hits a snag as Rennes' president insists team will stay intact

France's Ligue 1 was cancelled earlier this week with Rennes officially being granted third place, meaning they will go into the qualifying round of next season's Champions League.




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Real Madrid 'plan to sell at least five players' this summer including Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez

The club had been planning a big summer of spending, with Zinedine Zidane looking to freshen up the squad he has at his disposal, with Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga linked.




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LaLiga's return could be in disarray with whole squads facing quarantine if a player has coronavirus

Medical experts in Spain have urged La Liga clubs to put squads into quarantine in team hotels away from their families if they want to be able to successfully finish the season.




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Real Madrid set to sell top earners to pursue wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga

The front page of Spanish newspaper Marca has reported that Real Madrid must focus on selling players this summer. They are expected to sell at least five players as their squad currently totals 37