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Gradient app – How to find out which celebrity you look like
A POPULAR app has taken Instagram by storm by allowing users to work out who their celebrity look-a-like is. The Kardashians are already big fans of 'Gradient', and have been sharing their doppelganger discoveries. Here's all you need to know about the ... Continue reading on The Sun.
Brexit
Brexit deal may be a rare win-win for Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson's team were pasty-faced with exhaustion as they briefed journalists about the details of the Brexit deal in Brussels on Thursday afternoon – but the PM himself was unable to suppress a beam of triumph, as he glad-handed his fellow leaders. Continue reading on The Guardian.
Brexit: Johnson 'very confident' MPs will back deal
Boris Johnson says he is "very confident" MPs will back the Brexit deal he has struck with the EU - despite the DUP's opposition to it. The prime minister claimed he would win what is expected to be a knife-edge Commons vote on Saturday. "This is our chance ... Continue reading on BBC News.
Three network down
Three Mobile network down – how to claim compensation
A NETWORK meltdown has left tens of thousands of Three mobile customers unable to use their phones. Phone users began complaining about signal problems just before midnight last night but it took until 9am this morning for the network to admit the ... Continue reading on The Sun.
Three network down leaving thousands unable to make calls or use data
Mobile network Three has suffered a huge outage across parts of the UK leaving customers unable to use their phones. Those affected weren't able to make calls or use roaming data as the blackout descended. Thousands of customers have taken to social ... Continue reading on Metro.
Extinction Rebellion
'It has been polarising': tube protest divides Extinction Rebellion
The climate protests during which one activist was dragged from the roof of a London Underground train by angry commuters had been discussed within Extinction Rebellion [XR] for weeks. But it was not until Wednesday morning, when a note was posted on ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Furious Extinction Rebellion activists rebel against their own Tube protesters
Extinction Rebellion activists have slammed members of the group who brought chaos to the London tube network in rush hour for “jeopardising the movement”. A senior source within the climate protest group said members were furious after splinter groups ... Continue reading on Mirror.co.uk.
Patrick Day
Patrick Day death: You can say 'it's boxing' but it is so hard to justify, says Eddie Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn has broken down in tears in paying tribute to American fighter Patrick Day and says boxing must unite to make the sport safer. Day died at the age of 27 on Wednesday, four days after suffering a brain injury in a 10th-round stoppage ... Continue reading on BBC News.
Patrick Day dead at 27: American boxer dies following four-day coma after brutal KO on the Usyk undercard
His promoter Lou DiBella said in a statement: "Patrick Day passed away today, October 16, 2019, succumbing to the traumatic brain injury he suffered in his fight this past Saturday, October 12, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. "He was surrounded by his ... Continue reading on The Sun.
Elijah Cummings
'America lost a giant': Elijah Cummings' sudden death prompts warm tributes
Democratic congressman Elijah Cummings died suddenly on Thursday at the age of 68, robbing Capitol Hill of a passionate lawmaker respected from both sides of the political aisle – and throwing an element of confusion into the Trump-Ukraine ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Elijah Cummings obituary
Elijah Cummings, who has died aged 68 after a long period of ill health, was a veteran congressman representing Baltimore, Maryland. In his final year he found himself engaged in a war of words with Donald Trump, when the president was the subject of his ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Paul Dano
Paul Dano to play the Riddler in The Batman
Paul Dano will take on the villainous role of the Riddler in The Batman, a new noirish take on the DC story. The There Will Be Blood star, who was recently nominated for an Emmy for his performance in Escape from Dannemora, will join Robert Pattinson, ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
'The Batman' Casts Paul Dano as the Riddler
Filmmaker Matt Reeves has found his Riddler for The Batman. Paul Dano has signed on as the classic villain, Warner Bros. announced Thursday. Dano's version of the character will be named Edward Nashton, the man who in the comics later goes by the ... Continue reading on Hollywood Reporter.
Ron Ely
Who is Ron Ely's wife and what happened with his son, Cameron?
The wife of actor Ron Ely, who is best known for being the star of the 1960s Tarzan TV series, has been killed in tragic circumstances at the couple's home in California. Ron, who is now 81, and his wife lived in a luxury suburb of Hope Ranch in Santa Barbara, ... Continue reading on Metro.
Tarzan actor Ron Ely's wife stabbed to death by their son
The wife of former "Tarzan" actor Ron Ely was stabbed to death by the couple's son at their California home on Tuesday evening, police said. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that deputies showed up at a house in the upscale ... Continue reading on Telegraph.co.uk.
Patrick Day Boxer
Patrick Day death: You can say 'it's boxing' but it is so hard to justify, says Eddie Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn has broken down in tears in paying tribute to American fighter Patrick Day and says boxing must unite to make the sport safer. Day died at the age of 27 on Wednesday, four days after suffering a brain injury in a 10th-round stoppage ... Continue reading on BBC News.
Patrick Day's death is a stark reminder of boxing's danger – and how hard it is to prevent tragedy
Patrick Day never wanted to die in the ring but he did want to be a professional boxer and he knew every risk he took each time he stripped to fight, each time he walked to the ring and tried to knock out the man in the opposite corner. Last Saturday, in an ... Continue reading on The Independent.
Louise Ellman
Louise Ellman quits Labour party with fierce attack on Corbyn
Dame Louise Ellman has announced that she is leaving the Labour party because she “can no longer advocate voting Labour when it risks Corbyn becoming PM”. In a tweet, Ellman, 73, said: “I have made the truly agonising decision to leave the Labour party ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Labour veteran Louise Ellman quits party over anti-Semitism
Veteran Labour MP Louise Ellman has quit the party with a broadside against leader Jeremy Corbyn, saying he is “not fit to serve as our prime minister”. Dame Louise, former chair of the transport select committee, will stay on as MP for Liverpool Riverside ... Continue reading on Financial Times.
Giri/Haji
Giri/Haji review – Kelly Macdonald crime show is all killer and no thriller
So begins Giri/Haji (Duty/Shame), an intercontinental thriller and co-production between the BBC and Netflix. The latter – which will air the series globally next year – provided the deep coffers needed to split the setting between Tokyo and London. Mori is ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Giri/Haji: 'We needed to reshoot' Star speaks out on uncomfortable snake scene
Giri/Haji airs on BBC Two this evening and it's set to be a chilling watch. Packed with scenes of blood and gore, it will see detective Kenzo Mori investigate a murder which has repercussions in both London and Tokyo. And, one scene which airs tonight will ... Continue reading on Express.co.uk.
Gross Domestic Product
Banksy's Gross Domestic Product shop: What's for sale and how can I get involved?
Enigmatic artist Banksy has launched his first online shop which, in a characteristic break with convention, offers shoppers a “disappointing retail experience”. Earlier this month, the celebrated prankster transformed a disused Croydon carpet shop into a “next ... Continue reading on Evening Standard.
Gross Domestic Product shop: why Banksy is selling his art to fans who can answer 'why does art matter?'
Want a piece of iconic street art to call your own? All you have to do is answer one simple question. By Ross McIndoe. Thursday, 17th October 2019, 16:31 pm. Updated in 15 hours. Picture: Shutterstock. From selling artworks that self-destruct the moment they ... Continue reading on iNews.
Tesco toy sale
There's up to half price off every single toy in Tesco's massive sale
Toys in the sale can even be added to your grocery delivery until November 3. The sale will last for a full two weeks and all of the UK's best loved toy brands are included, such as Lego, Fisher Price, Hot Wheels, L.O.L. Surprise, Barbie, My Little Pony and ... Continue reading on Scottish Daily Record.
Every single toy sold at Tesco goes into the sale today
The Tesco pre-Christmas toy sale has kicked off – in store and online – and it's one that you really don't want to miss. With half-price offers on everything from Frozen dolls to the Fortnite Battle Royale Collection, there are bargains aplenty to be had. The sale ... Continue reading on Entertainment Daily.
Paul Gascoigne
Paul Gascoigne cleared of sexually assaulting woman on train
The former England footballer Paul Gascoigne wept as he was found not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman he kissed without consent on a train. Gascoigne, 52, was accused of drunkenly grabbing the woman's face and “forcibly and sloppily” kissing her ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Paul Gascoigne trial: Ex-footballer found not guilty of sexual assault
Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been found not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman on a train by forcefully kissing her on the lips. The 52-year-old ex-midfielder, who appeared at Teesside Crown Court, denied the offence and insisted the ... Continue reading on The Independent.
Phil Parkinson
Sunderland appoint Phil Parkinson as new manager on two-and-a-half-year contract
Chairman Stewart Donald said: "Phil has a proven track record when it comes to achieving promotion and I'm delighted to welcome him to Sunderland. "During a rigorous recruitment process, it gradually became clear that he was the prime candidate to take ... Continue reading on Telegraph.co.uk.
Phil Parkinson: Sunderland name ex-Bolton Wanderers boss as manager
New Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson says he wants to be the manager who "got the club up and running again" after being appointed on a contract until 2022. The ex-Bolton and Bradford manager, 51, replaces Jack Ross, who was sacked on 8 October after ... Continue reading on BBC News.
Jenson Button
Lewis Hamilton 'can't be compared' to Formula 1 legends, says former world champion Jenson Button
Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton may not be the best of friends, judging by the former Formula 1 world champion's response to a question about his old team-mate on talkSPORT. Button and Hamilton, by the former's own admission in previous interviews, ... Continue reading on talkSPORT.com.
Jenson Button says that you “can't compare” Lewis Hamilton to F1 legends
Button told talkSPORT: “He's very good. We were team-mates for three years so I could see first hand how good he is. His natural ability is fantastic. “You really can't compare. He's been in a team that has dominated Formula 1. “I have loved watching F1 this ... Continue reading on GPblog.com (blog).
Zoe Ball
The Circle fans praise Zoe Ball and Fatboy Slim for 'raising Woody right' as they surprise him with sweet video message
THE Circle fans have praised Zoe Ball and Fatboy Slim for "raising son Woody right" as they surprised him with a sweet video message in tonight's episode. The pair putt on an united front to support their son Woody, who is currently taking part in Channel 4 ... Continue reading on The Sun.
Strictly: It Takes Two host Zoe Ball reunites with ex-husband Fatboy Slim to support their son Woody on The Circle
Strictly: It Takes Two host Zoe Ball and musician Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) make cameos during tonight's (October 17) episode of The Circle. Zoe and Norman were married between 1999 and 2016, and their son Woody Cook is one of this year's final ... Continue reading on digitalspy.com.
Jessops
Jessops owner plans to call in administrators
Dragons Den star Peter Jones, who owns camera chain Jessops, plans to call in administrators to help secure the future of the High Street brand. Mr Jones bought the chain from administrators in 2013 after it collapsed under £81m of debt. While revenues ... Continue reading on BBC News.
Fears for closure on high street of another 'iconic British brand'
Mr Jones relaunched Jessops just two months later as part of a £4million investment, hiring many of the chain's former staff. Jessops did have a store in Norwich's Chapelfield shopping centre which closed in January 2013. The store closures saw 175 job ... Continue reading on Eastern Daily Press.
Legends of Runeterra
Legends of Runeterra: how to play the new League of Legends card game, and when it's released by Riot Games
League of Legends is one of the world's most popular video games, regularly hosting massive competitive tournaments (which often eclipse even Fortnite in terms of prize winnings offered), and beating the player-counts of more well-known titles. Continue reading on iNews.
Legends Of Runeterra is Riot's answer to Hearthstone, as League Of Legends comes to consoles
Riot Games is making a big push onto consoles and mobile, as League Of Legends is reimagined as the all-new Wild Rift. Despite being one of the biggest video games in the world, with viewer and player figures almost as massive as Fortnite, most console ... Continue reading on Metro.
Emmerdale star dies
Who was Leah Bracknell married to and who are her daughters after star dies aged 55
It was announced yesterday, 16 October, that former Emmerdale star Leah Bracknell had died, three years after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. The actress, who starred as Zoe Tate from 1989 to 2005 on the ITV soap, had bravely documented and ... Continue reading on Metro.
Leah Bracknell: former Emmerdale star dies aged 55 after battle with lung cancer
Leah Bracknell: former Emmerdale star dies aged 55 after battle with lung cancer. Former Emmerdale actress Leah Bracknell has died at the age of 55 following a battle with lung cancer, her manager has confirmed. By Claire Schofield. Thursday, 17th ... Continue reading on Edinburgh News.