Staff will walk out for 96 hours after a long-running dispute over pay. British Airways cabin crew plan on staging a four-day strike that will start on June 16 in a long-running dispute over pay. Unite members will walk out after they failed to make a breakthrough with BA executives in the deadlocked row. #Breaking British Airways cabin crew are […]

9 years ago

The Man City boss isn’t exactly pulling his hair out. Who would be a football manager? Endless stress, high expectations, temperamental players, demanding owners, vocal fans, financial responsibilities and a constant demand for success. Hell, that’s only speaking about the trials and tribulations that a game of Football Manager can entail! In the real world, we […]

9 years ago

One of the best shows of the series. Bad news. The football season is coming to an end with the Champions League Final. Good news. The blockbuster season is just starting in your local cinema, and this is clearly seen by the guests that will be appearing on tonight’s episode of The The Graham Norton […]

9 years ago

Spaced, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim vs The World.  The man is a genius. What makes a great summer film? Fun, excitement, originality, tunes, laughs and an idea that’s cooler than the other side of Pirlo’s pillow will always help, but in the case of Edgar Wright’s body of work, you know […]

9 years ago

This could change a lot of people’s lives. Regardless of how you plan on voting in the general election, there’s no denying that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been far more active in engaging with younger voters. Given the fact that this demographic – and their turnout rate – were absolutely pivotal in the Brexit vote, it’s clear that […]

9 years ago

100% on Rotten Tomatoes already. While we’re desperate to avoid any Freddy vs Jason or Alien vs Predator type scenario, we do wonder what a horrific smackdown of all the famous horror franchises from 2017 would look like. Who wouldn’t love to see Pennywise from IT, the Xenomorph in Alien: Covenant and The Mummy squaring […]

9 years ago

A really good grilling. In a recent interview with Brexit Secretary David Davis, Channel 4 journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy had the opportunity to discuss Theresa May’s recent performance on the campaign trail and the forthcoming Brexit negotiations. Unlike May, Davis was in attendance at the recent BBC debate and after stating that the idea the Prime Minister was too […]

9 years ago

“Everyone knows I love our kid. It’s all done in jest.” There’s a moment in the superb Oasis documentary when all the bravado, swagger and fame simply fades away as the Gallagher brothers come together in a very emotional moment. After a gig at ‘The Point’ in Dublin, the Gallaghers’ estranged father shows up in the […]

9 years ago

“A riot of bad behaviour.” In a cinematic sense, there are certain moments when you would love to be a fly on the wall. For example, we imagine that Christmas dinner at the McDonagh household would involve a few extremely interesting chats about philosophy, film and f**k loads of cursing. In case you’re not familiar, John Michael McDonagh […]

9 years ago

It could be the biggest Carpool Karaoke yet.

9 years ago

12 goalscorers from 8 finals. Can you get them all? Real Madrid are standing on the cusp of history because a win against Juventus in Cardiff will see Zidane’s men become the first side in Champions League history to retain the trophy since the competition was reformatted. Standing in their way are a Juventus side […]

9 years ago

This could be the best new TV show of the year. A man must have a code and in the case of David Simon, it’s the necessity to create some outstanding TV. Well, that might not be the exact words that the Emmy award winning writer and producer might choose, but it’s 100% true as seen by […]

9 years ago

This sounds so easy, it’s not! Manchester United rounded off a scratch season in some sort of style as they lifted the Europa League trophy after a 2-0 win over Ajax in Stockholm. Job done and qualification for the Champions League secure, but it was far from a memorable campaign. From the group stages up […]

9 years ago

“I was born to rule the Seven Kingdoms.” Yep, we’ve checked. It’s not quite July 16th but holy mother of God, that was one hell of a trailer! After deciphering every little clue, frame and piece of dialogue, our Maesters have uncovered a few little gems that you may have missed from the action packed […]

9 years ago

This clearly meant a lot to him. Given the emotion and pressure that the Manchester United’s players were facing as they headed into the Europa League final, it’s understandable that the entire squad and staff were utterly ecstatic as the full time whistle blew, none more so than Jose Mourinho. The 2-0 win against Ajax now means […]

9 years ago

Somehow, we don’t see him taking it up. Given that Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first season at Manchester United has seen the Swede scoring 28 times in all competitions, it’s obvious that the hierarchy at Old Trafford will be pulling out all the stops to keep the former PSG, Barcelona and Inter Milan striker at the club. […]

9 years ago

You’ll be sleeping with the lights on. There’s something about those villains from your childhood that just seem to increase the trauma levels tenfold. If you’re of the opinion that The Witches, The Child Catcher or the Umpa Lumpas are the scariest thing alive – yep, some people are terrified of Willy Wonka’s helpers – then […]

9 years ago

Winter is here! Following a record-breaking sixth season, which culminated in Daenerys setting sail for the Seven Kingdoms, Jon Snow dubbed King of the North, Cersei seizing the Iron Throne and the Night King amassing forces, it is now time to rally the realm as Winter is finally here! Game of Thrones Season 7 premieres […]

9 years ago

A few more signatures and Manchester might be about to boycott The Sun, just like Liverpool did. As stated earlier, there has been some touching, poignant and moving tributes paid to the 22 people that tragically lost their lives following the recent attacks in Manchester. The majority of the reporting around the tragedy has been sensitive […]

9 years ago

Know anyone that loves gin and ice cream? When the weather is good then there’s only two options. 1) Bag of cans. 2) Ice cream. Hell, even when it’s raining sideways, those two are always the perfect way to pass the time. Well, if you’ve got a sweet tooth and a love of gin then […]

9 years ago

Hardy’s talent is as big as his heart. In The Dark Knight Rises and the upcoming Venom, Tom Hardy has featured alongside some comic-book superheroes but the London actor is now looking to help some real life heroes, the British Red Cross Society. Given that parts of Peaky Blinders are shot in Manchester, it’s no surprise […]

9 years ago

“It’s time for the Jedi to end.” Every single person in the galaxy was left wondering what Luke’s cliffhanger meant in the superb trailer for Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, but there were also some other mysteries to resolve. For example, two new characters were conspicuous by their absence in the first footage. […]

9 years ago

Steve’s heroism has provided some hope on a terrible day. In such uncertain times, there’s one thing that’s reassuring and it’s an old adage that every single person has heard from their parents. ‘No good deed goes unrewarded’ and after about hearing the heroism, kindness and decency that this gentleman named Steve showed in Manchester, we’re delighted to say […]

9 years ago

Steve’s act of compassion has touched millions.  Just one of the many heroes. The stirring words from the vigil in Manchester combined with the public’s remarkable acts of kindness in the face of these cowardly attacks has reinforced one thing, Britain and Manchester will not be divided. The city, culture and charm of Manchester will not change […]

9 years ago

Manchester, united. This is inspiring, comforting and utterly brilliant. There are certain eccentricities, phrases and quirks that define every city in the world, but in the case of Manchester, there are so many to choose from. The heinous attacks on the Arena were a desperate effort to attack the very values that define, inspire and […]

9 years ago

Winter is here. The last time that the Night’s King met Jon Snow, it was in the aftermath of that epic battle at Hardhome as the Night’s Watch and Wildlings got their arses handed to them by the White Walkers. Still though, in the midst of this carnage, it was clear that the most villainous […]

9 years ago

On such a tough day, this will lift your spirits. A remarkable man. Right now, every single person is dwelling on those small acts of kindness and humanity that define what it is to be a decent person. Whether it’s taxi drivers that are tirelessly working throughout the night to help those people that were […]

9 years ago

Four Champions League finals and the Cup Winners Cup. Go! With Manchester United chasing the Europa League title, now is the perfect time to reflect on the most recent European finals in the club’s history. Bearing this in mind, can you name the players that started in their finals vs Barcelona (1991 CWC), Bayern Munich (1999 […]

9 years ago

A British man of Libyan origin. Salman Abedi, a British man of Libyan origin, has been identified as the person that carried out Monday’s suicide-bomb attack in Manchester, as reported by Politico. Abedi died at the scene after killing 22 others and injuring more than 50 others in the attack on concert-goers at the Manchester Arena. Theresa […]

9 years ago

“Just because I’m homeless doesn’t mean I don’t have a heart”. Steve is one of Manchester’s many heroes. At incredibly tragic and horrific times like these, it’s easy to let despondency and sadness consume you as the world is till trying to process the horrific events that occurred in Manchester. Nobody will ever forget the […]

9 years ago

There are some amazing people in this world. As things currently stand, Greater Manchester Police are appealing for any information regarding the heinous and deplorable attack that took the lives of 22 people and injured 59 others. Emergency numbers have been established for anyone who is concerned any loved ones who may not have returned home: […]

9 years ago

No change from the Labour leader. As you may have seen from the recent front pages, certain newspapers are attacking Jermey Corbyn following his recent interview with Sky’s Sophie Ridge. During the interview, Ridge asked the Labour leader about an article from the Labour Briefing magazine that he wrote for during the 1980s.  Using this as a pretext, […]

9 years ago

The Red Devils have announced another pre-season friendly. There was a brief period when Manchester United fans felt that they were in with a decent chance of competing for the Premier League title as Mourinho made the perfect start to life Old Trafford. Three wins from his three opening league games gave United supporters hope and there’s […]

9 years ago

Interesting stuff regarding personal fitness levels. We’re all guilty of missing a few gym sessions as laziness creeps in, but how long does it actually take to lose your fitness? That’s the question that Kelly Bowden Davies and by Dr Dan Cuthbertson, University of Liverpool, aimed to answer during their recent research. In their study, they […]

9 years ago

“It’s no Making a Murderer, it’s better.” Unsolved murder, a missing person, rampant corruption and a possible cover-up in the Catholic hierarchy. If you’re looking for something to watch this week then The Keepers on Netflix is highly recommended. The seven-part series concerns the tragic disappearance and death of Sister Cathy Cesnik after she went […]

9 years ago

21 league winners. Can you name them all? All over Europe, plenty of teams were celebrating as they lifted their domestic league titles. While Chelsea wrapped up the Premier League before the final day, there was still drama in various leagues as the title race went down to the wire. Bearing this in mind, can […]

9 years ago

Joy personified. Celtic’s supporters and players had every reason to celebrate after the Bhoys became the first team to complete a Scottish top-flight season unbeaten for 118 years. In his first season at Parkhead, Brendan Rodgers has seen his team notch up a remarkable 34 wins and four draws from their 38 league games but everyone at the […]

9 years ago

Can’t be unseen. If you’re over the whole ‘left shark’ debacle then Katy Perry is back and she has a whole new dance routine that’s going viral for a very different reason. The singer recently appeared on Saturday Night Live to perform her new track Bon Appetit and things got very interesting around the 1:48 minute […]

9 years ago

Can’t blame him. Quick question, do you remember who Arsenal last faced in Europe after failing to qualify for the Champions League? Well, the answer is PAOK FC and the Gunners crashed out of the 1997-98 UEFA Cup at the First Round stage. Since then, Wenger’s side have qualified for every single Champions League but […]

9 years ago

Cheers. Manchester United fans had plenty to raise a glass to in their final Premier League game of the season as Jose Mourinho named the youngest United line-up in Premier League history, with an average age of 22 years and 284 days. While this season has been far from a vintage one for supporters at […]

9 years ago

Heinous. UKIP has suspended one of their General Election candidates after a series of “racist” tweets emerged. In the various Twitter posts, Paddy Singh compared Chinese and Pakistani people to “animals” while stating that Israeli people were like “Nazis”. After the allegations emerged, Singh has had his membership suspended – a decision he accepts. Singh told the […]

9 years ago

Memories of Bergkamp vs Newcastle here. As we informed you earlier, it appears that Alexandre Lacazette’s time at Lyon is coming to an end and while the French striker is expected to join Atletico Madrid, plenty of Premier League teams will be monitoring his situation very closely. Yeah,  100 goals in 203 Ligue 1 appearances will […]

9 years ago

Listen to that reception. In political terms, the next few weeks will be a time for heroes and for Labour, all the boys in the band will be hoping that they’re not on a road to ruin. When it comes to Theresa May, the man who would be king, Jeremy Corbyn, is probably being given the […]

9 years ago

20 films from the last ten years. Go! The blockbuster season is coming soon, but how well do you know your recent film history? You may have already got full marks in our first test, but can you do it again? Can you walk away with the Oscar for most film knowledge?

9 years ago

From one legend to another. Regardless of who you support, it’s very likely that football romantics would love to see Gianluigi Buffon lift the Champions League trophy when Juventus take on Real Madrid in Cardiff. Granted, Zidane’s side aren’t exactly going to roll over for the Italian champions, but a win for ‘The Old Lady’ would […]

9 years ago

It took the shine off a great day for the club. Every club has one player that personifies the passion, love and devotion that fans have for their team, and in Millwall’s case, that player is Steve Morison. Very few players know what makes Millwall tick quite like their goalscoring hero as the Lions secured […]

9 years ago

The original duo are back for more destruction. Truth be told, the legal rights surrounding the Terminator films are almost as confusing as any attempt to untangle the convoluted timeline that currently revolves around the T-800. As reported by Deadline, James Cameron is on the cusp of regaining the full rights to the franchise but given […]

9 years ago

A fitting sendoff for a superb player. Enjoy your retirement Xabi. We all knew that this day was coming but it’s still not easy to say goodbye to one of the finest midfielders of his era, Bayern Munich’s metronomic and too cool for school cult-hero Xabi Alonso. In a glittering career that took in spells […]

9 years ago

Hopefully he’s back sooner rather than later

9 years ago

It probably fitted Joey better. In the episode after Chandler breaks up with Kathy, you might remember that everyone’s favourite smartass had a very specific plan about how to get over his ex. Phase 1: Wear sweatpants Phase 2: Get drunk and go to a strip club. Phase 3: Picture yourself with other women Phase 4: […]

9 years ago