Writer looks back on dramatic '90s trip with storm, insects and feisty fruit

Gary Lineker believes fans should 'probably lower expectations' of Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo and Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi.

Police are appealing for help to find a missing woman who was last seen leaving Fairfield Hospital.

A Salford -based criminal gang led a significant operation transporting drugs into Warrington, a court has heard.

Manchester boxing legend Ricky Hatton has confirmed his interest in making a boxing comeback this year.

Jess Hayes has revealed she's undergone breast surgery to get implants after feeling self conscious over her stretched skin.The 28 year old is mum to son Presley, two, and sadly suffered a miscarriage with her second child Teddy at just 19 weeks. cSharing several snaps and videos from her hospital bed following the surgery, Jess has now explained how her pregnancies and three stone weight loss made her breasts less voluminous.

BBC News presenter had shared how he had Covid last night, explaining the reason for his absence from screens.This morning, Huw shared an update with his followers after being confused about the responses.The broadcaster posted a picture of him looking at his dog Mot as he explained the situation.He penned: “A tête-à-tête with Mot about some of the weird responses to my Covid tweet.“The absolute state of some people.“If you know nothing about science it might be wiser to trust experts all over the world who agree that vaccines reduce the risk of serious illness.”He then finished his tweet with a thumbs up emoji, a black flag emoji and the hashtag “COVID19”.This all comes after Huw’s update last night that he had been off work with Covid.He had admitted he’d been left “feeling rough” as he posted an image of his positive test.Huw penned: “Been feeling rough but on the mend now.“Imagine what it could be like without the 3 jabs for protection.“Back at work soon. Diolch.”Following this, many of his 139,000 followers shared their responses.Many told the news presenter to get well soon in a series of positive messages.Ann Clwyd penned: “Hope you’re better v soon Huw! I’m one up with 4 jabs! (sic)“But there’s a lot about still so we can’t be too careful! Cofion Ann.”Fan @deborah_hilliam added: “You and me both!“I’ve had covid and shingles together - not nice - as you say thank goodness for vaccinations.“See you back on the news soon.”However, others weighed in with their thoughts on Huw’s vaccine comments.User @dawn15765 wrote: “No jab here, I didn’t even realise I had it, then one day I couldn’t smell my wine, oh right I had Covid.“I couldn’t smell my wine for three weeks, then I could.

Netflix viewers have been left gobsmacked after the realised that Vivian in new drama series Inventing Anna is the same person who played little Vada Sultenfuss in 1991 Hollywood movie My Girl.Actress Anna Chlumsky plays journalist Vivian Kent, who investigates the mysterious socialite Anna Delvey.Vivian is based on the real-life journalist Jessica Pressler, who wrote the bombshell article How Anna Delvey Tricked New York's Party People from the New York magazine.Actress Anna, 41, got her start as a child star and played Vada Sultenfuss in My Girl in 1991 and its sequel in 1994.And when Netflix viewers realised she was Vada but all grown up, they couldn't believe it.One person said on Twitter: "Aww the girl from My Girl hasn't changed a damn bit."Another wrote: "My favourite from My Girl is in Inventing Anna!? Yes!"A third said: "This woman having the same facial expressions from My Girl is really irking me."Someone else said: "OMG I didn't know Anna Chlumsky was in this? I loved her in My Girl when I was growing up. Ugh she is fantastic."And a fifth added: "Just realising the reporter on Inventing Anna is the actress from My Girl OMG she looks the same LOL."Inventing Anna, which dropped on Netflix on February 11, stars Ozark's Julia Garner as the titular character.

sex has opened up about her rare condition. Chloe Lowery said her skin turned red the first time she touched semen but thought nothing of it.After another sexual encounter, the 18-year-old saw her face "droop" meaning she's had to avoid oral sex since.Then she visited the GP who confirmed she could have human seminal plasma hypersensitivity, a rare allergic reaction to semen.The aspiring professor also experiences a painful "burning" sensation down below which can last up to an hour.Despite learning to live with the rare condition, Chloe feels it's still not a topic many people would talk about.Now she wants to raise awareness about her condition in the hope it'll encourage more research into the rare allergy.Chloe, from Colorado, US, said: "Essentially, I'm allergic to sex."It was probably my third or so sexual experience, I hadn't had contact with it [semen] before then and it got on my skin and I kind of turned red and I didn't think much of it as I turn red sometimes."But then during another encounter it was in my mouth and I looked like I had bell's palsy in half my face for about three hours because I went into facial paralysis temporarily."It was on the right side of my face, it was droopy and I just couldn't express emotion at least with my mouth.

Winter Olympics star David Wolf was sin binned for a "very dangerous" hit to the back of an opponent's neck during Germany's ice hockey match against Slovakia.In horrifying scenes, Wolf, 32, was seen striking opponent Libor Hudacek over the head with his stick sparking a mass brawl on the ice.The commentary team described the events as "very dangerous to hit someone from behind on the back of the neck" and Swedish referee Tobias Bjork duly agreed.While Hudacek hit the deck clutching his head, Wolf was shown an instant 5 plus 20-minute penalty for fighting which meant he missed the final 90 seconds of the contest.Team-mate Stefan Loibl was also handed the same punishment for his part in the brawl as Germany's men's ice hockey team crashed out of the Olympic GamesAfter winning a silver medal in Pyeongchang four years ago, the German national team barely scraped out the group before falling at the first hurdle in the playoff round.The 'Bearers of the Eagle' were expected to challenge for a medal once again in Beijing with the hope of avenging their 4-3 loss to Olympic Athletes to Russia.HAVE YOUR SAY! Should David Wolf face further repercussions? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

armed self-defence group in the Gulf of Mexico have detained and interrogated a hitman who gave up the names of his murderous pals and a corrupt official.New footage released on a video broadcast to social media from the Autodefensas (Fed Up Citizens) group in Mexico shows the alleged self-defence group heavily armed and aiming their guns at a captive.The prisoner, whose name is not mentioned, gave details of three Guatemalan migrants who had recently disappeared.It was reported that migration from Guatemala to Mexico was on the rise, and the captive alleges the three missing migrants were actually killed when they did not pay a ransom. The video showed the captive surrounded by Autodefensas, with an interrogator asking a series of questions and BorderlandBeat transcribing the video.

environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Hermes, which commissioned the research to mark its build on sustainability commitments – from trialling eCargo bike and pedestrian couriers, to offering packageless returns – said: “The shift to online shopping looks set to stay. “We know people are concerned about sustainability and, as the research shows, are factoring this into their purchasing decisions, which is great.“However, delivery remains one of their concerns, and as a responsible carrier, we recognise our impact on the environment and the role we have to play to be as sustainable as possible.”The research also found nearly three-quarters of respondents feel it is everyone’s responsibility to try and be green, with 64 percent feeling better when they use items they know are more sustainable.While over half (56 percent) would be more inclined to shop with a brand they know has green processes in place for its customers.And when buying from a sustainable brand, 40 percent named using green vehicles (e.g.

TV presenter had an accident at a hotel after she was accidentally left with a wounded eye after she accidentally hit it with a curtain cord.She put off seeking medical treatment immediately and when she eventually did, she was warned that she could have lost her vision if she'd left it any longer.Anthea became incredibly open with her fans as she explained why they should go and get checked out for any reason that they may be concerned for their vision.She wrote on Instagram: "Just posting these now because I want to keep you safe."You might have seen in the press two weeks ago a story I told of a near fatal accident I had with my left eye, but because there were no outside visible signs I did the classic thing which is, think it'll all go away."She continued: "What I didn't realise is I'd actually, due to the impact of a pull down blind cord smacking me square in the eye, made a tear in my retina and came frighteningly close to retinal detachment, which results in permanent blindness..."Reiterating the seriousness, Anthea said: "If you sustain any injury to your eye go and get it checked out immediately."I did after a week then was literally rushed into an operating room and due to the expertise of vitreoretinal surgeon Chien Wong at @ocl_vision I live to fight another day."She stated that she will "always be in debt" to the surgeon.Anthea added: "What could have happened would have changed my life and it frightens the hell out of me when I think about it, which I now try not to."Speaking to The Mirror earlier this month she recalled the incident as she said: "I recoiled in pain for a moment.

Video: Kanye West and Kid Cudi's relationship is on the rocks (Cover Video)Tyrese Gibson mourning the loss of his motherKris Jenner named president of Kardashian Jenner ProductionsZoe Kravitz gets candid about divorce from 'incredible' Karl GlusmanWanda Sykes, Amy Schumer, and Regina Hall to host 2022 OscarsKanye West sends truckload of red roses to Kim KardashianNaomi Campbell shares first glimpse of baby daughterKodak Black injured in shooting at Justin Bieber's Los Angeles after-partyKanye West and Julia Fox break upSnoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson to host 'American Song Contest'Kanye West and Kid Cudi's relationship is on the rocksIN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Kanye West hits out at Pete Davidson in fiery rantIN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Director Ivan Reitman dies aged 75Rihanna struggled to keep pregnancy secret from her friendsRosario Dawson and Cory Booker reportedly split#DIRECTTVDRAGBOWL VIP PartyEmma Roberts slams paparazzi for following her while she was pregnant The photos show Simone's look of shock and excitement as Jonathan gets down on one knee in Houston, Texas, where his team is based. Sharing the same photos on his Instagram account, the sports star wrote, "Woke up this morning with a fiancée.

Gallery: Young love! These stars spill on their first celebrity crushes. . . (BANG Showbiz)Tatiana also called Koa "my valentine" on her Instagram Stories.

Warning: spoilers ahead for Drag Race UK Vs The World episode 3. Drag Race UK Vs The World took a musical turn in the latest episode of the BBC Three series, as the remaining seven queens took to the stage in the razzle dazzle bonanza of West End Wendys: The Comeback. Following Cheryl Hole’s elimination last week, Jujubee had her work cut out for her to prove to the judges, including Michelle Visage, RuPaul, Graham Norton and extra special guest judge Jonathan Bailey, from Bridgerton, that she deserved to stay in the competition.

READ MORE: Why Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield aren't on This Morning this week Comments were very complimentary, with Jess Wright also sharing a birthday message. She wrote: "Wow! Happy birthday beauty Queen. " Another stunned commented said: "All I can say is just wow as always.

RuPaul will appear on 'Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway' alongside 'Drag Race' stars. The ITV show's premiere on Saturday (19. 02.

Meghan McCain took to Instagram on Valentine's Day to share a loving post dedicated to her partner.MORE: Meghan McCain speaks out on Whoopi Goldberg's 'antisemitic' commentsBut the focus shifted when she spotted an unkind response posted by her former The View co-star, Joy Behar.WATCH: The View's Joy Behar tells Meghan McCain she didn't miss herMeghan, 37, had posted a striking snapshot showing her with her husband, along with the caption: "Happy Valentines Day Ben @btdomenech - I love you and am grateful every day for the life we have together."READ: Meghan McCain opens up on heartbreaking baby loss: 'My child is with my dad in Heaven'MORE: Sharon Osbourne breaks silence as Whoopi Goldberg is suspended from The ViewShe was quickly inundated with sweet messages – bar a few exceptions, including one person who wrote in response: "Does every thought and sentiment need to be on Twitter?" Joy then chose to reply to the comment, writing: "Apparently."Imagine spending your Valentines Day trolling your ex colleagues tweet about her husband. pic.twitter.com/XjK0wcW5nyMeghan called out her former colleague on TwitterHaving spotted the exchange, Meghan wasted no time calling the 79-year-old out.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKicking off at its 70th anniversary edition in August, the Melbourne International Film Festival is to introduce a trio of new prizes. The best film award will come with a A$140,000 (approximately $100,000) cash reward, making it the richest film prize in the southern hemisphere.Contenders in the new, annual, ten-title MIFF Film Competition can be from any genre, including documentary or animation.

Holly Jones Set in Costa da Caparica, Portugal, amidst the 2008 economic crisis, “Vanda” – which screened at Berlin Film Festival’s European Film Market – tells the true-to-life story of distressed hairdresser turned unlikely criminal Dulce Caroço.Our titular character, played by Gabriella Barros (“Al Berto”), is introduced as she lies on the floor, vacant-faced, smoking a cigarette. Moments later, we see her doused in disguise, a blond wig and oversized sunglasses.In this hour-long, crime-heist episodic, created by Patrícia Müller (“Madre Paula”) and directed by Simão Cayatte (“A Viagem”), Vanda goes from surviving to destitute in a matter of scenes.

Amanda Holden marked her birthday this year with a stunning snap of herself clad in just a bra.The Britain’s Got Talent star looked fabulous in a new Instagram post shared with her 1.8 million followers today as she said turned 51 in style.Sharing a picture of herself against a black background, the star simply penned: “Hello 51.”In the snap, Amanda could be seen ruffling her wavy hair as she looked fierce for the camera.The TV star wore nothing but a bra for the shot, which she complemented with some curtain diamond earrings that boasted a diamond-encrusted heart shape as the centrepiece.She paired the statement jewel with a dainty necklace and a bangle.A post shared by Amanda Holden (@noholdenback)Amanda’s makeup showcased her stunning features, with long eyelashes and a nude lip paired with a light contouring.Fans and friends of the Heart Breakfast host rushed to the post’s comments section to wish her a happy birthday.TV presenter James Stewart said: “Happy birthday you absolute beaut!“Can’t wait to catch up next week.”Television personality Sara Khan typed: “Happy Birthday Beautiful lady! Looking amazing.”Instagram user The_holdenites penned: “Happy birthday sweetie!“You are so incredible and gorgeous. Be yourself all the time.”Mrmusels added: “Many happy returns Amanda.“You look absolutely gorgeous sweetheart.“I hope you have most blessed happy day.