LOCALS have slammed the UK’s “fattest town” where residents stuff themselves with up to three takeaways a day. In the town of Ebbw Vale, in South Wales, a whopping four out of five people are overweight or obese. 6 Cheap booze shops and takeaways have turned Blaenau Gwent in Wales into the UK… We live … Read more
RETAIL workers across Scotland are enjoying a second day off today as large chains across the country reward their staff for their hard work. Boxing Day is one of the biggest bank holidays of the year, and while most people stay off work, many retailers remain open to kick-off the post-Christmas… Full list of shops … Read more
A WIFE claimed she was sacked by her husband after she caught him on CCTV having an affair at work – but now she’s won £10,000 off him. Jacqueline Herling and her husband Stefan previously ran a “very successful” national park pub together. 3 The couple share two children togetherCredit: Solent… I was sacked by … Read more
KING Charles III has addressed the nation as he opened up on his recent health struggles. The message was recorded at Fitzrovia Chapel breaking from festive tradition at the end of a tumultuous year which saw him undergoing treatment for cancer. 1 King Charles III has addressed the nation in his… Read the King’s powerful … Read more
THERE can’t be many stranger places to eat a venison carpaccio than a prison. While I tucked into my thinly-sliced Bambi, I was surrounded by panic alarms, metal bars – and inmates. 4 After showing ID and going through airport-style security, diners are led en masse to the old governor’s… I ate in restaurant hidden … Read more
WETHERSPOONS is open for business today in over 600 pubs so punters can raise a glass in true Christmas spirit. The bargain boozer is feeling the festivity this year with pints being poured between certain hours in branches all across the UK. 1 Wetherspoons is serving thirsty customers between 11am… Wetherspoons opening hours for the … Read more
DIVERSITY star Ashley Banjo has opened up about his ‘dad guilt’ over the Christmas period – and how he manages his busy work schedule with fitting in quality time with his loved ones. Dancer and choreographer Ashley, 36, split up with his childhood sweetheart, professional dancer and talent… Ashley Banjo reveals how he deals with … Read more
A MAJOR coffee chain with 1,300 stores across the UK is pulling down the shutters on one of its branches in weeks. The popular site in Northampton will wave goodbye to customers on January 19. 1 Starbucks is permanently closing its branch at Sixfields Leisure in Northampton The Starbucks branch… Major coffee chain with 1,300 … Read more
DEAR DEIDRE: MY mantlepiece is bare this year with only one Christmas card propped on top. The family has forgotten about me. I’m a man of 40 and work in a hotel as a manager. I’m single and working at Christmas as usual. It’s always busy but fun. I have dinner when the guests have … Read more
A PLUS size woman with oodles of confidence says her larger-than-life personality intimidates her boyfriends. Gwen Adora is a curvy model who has received her fair share of criticism from former beaus – as well as random members of the public. 4 Gwen said trolls don’t bother her because haters are… I’m a confident plus-size … Read more