AN RAF veteran has been threatened with eviction over his mobility scooter — just before Remembrance Day. Ron Gibbs, 90, moved into son Jason’s one-bed housing association flat last year as his health failed. The ex-RAF electrician kept his motorised scooter, which he uses to walk his two Yorkshire terriers, outside the back door. Last…
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THREE Big Brother housemates get severe punishment after breaking key rule – but fans think it’s not harsh enough
BIG Brother is set to lay down the law to three housemates after they broke a key rule – but fans are already calling for their eviction. On Sunday night’s episode, Caroline was seen instigating a conversation about nominations with Sam and Nancy, but when they realised they could get in trouble, they switched things…
Read MoreHugely popular presenter being considered by Strictly bosses to replace Tess Daly & Claudia Winkleman
ACTOR and presenter Bradley Walsh is one of the stars being considered by Strictly Come Dancing bosses to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as a host. The move would be a nod to the Bruce Forsyth showman era of the BBC ratings winner — with The Chase host Bradley, 65, likely to be joined…
Read MoreHuman rights activist Malala Yousafzai reveals reason her mother shouted at Prince Harry when they met at event
ACTIVIST Malala Yousafzai has said her mum gave Prince Harry a telling off for touching her daughter at a photocall. The education campaigner, 28 — shot in the head by the Taliban — met him backstage at Wembley Arena after he made a speech at the We Day assembly in 2014. She said mum Toor…
Read MoreComedian signs for I’m A Celebrity after Strictly appearance and is set to fly to jungle later this month
COMEDIAN Eddie Kadi has signed up for I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. The funnyman, 42, is set to jet Down Under to the Aussie jungle later this month. It comes after the star appeared on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2023, partnered with Karen Hauer, and has filmed for Celebrity Apprentice. A…
Read MoreStunned Willie Mullins hails ‘huge’ win as Ethical Diamond springs 28-1 shock at Del Mar
TWO days ago, nobody in the US had a clue who Willie Mullins was. Well, now they all know. If, for some bizarre reason, further proof were needed the man can walk on water, or turn said water into wine, Ethical Diamond’s stunning Breeders’ Cup win was it. Here was a horse who was stuffed…
Read MoreUrgent warning after world’s most dangerous jellyfish with killer sting wash up on popular beach
AN urgent warning has been issued after the world’s most dangerous jellyfish, known for its killer sting, washed up on a popular beach. Officials are urging the public to stay cautious and avoid any contact with the creatures. The alert was raised by Port Talbot Coastguard after several Portuguese Man O’ War, also called “Floating…
Read MoreLabour launches £9billion homes for heroes plan to end years of damp and decay in army housing
MINISTERS will tomorrow unveil a record £9billion revamp for soldiers’ damp and crumbling homes. Labour’s flagship defence housing strategy will be the biggest overhaul in half a century. It pledges to modernise or rebuild 40,000 military homes over ten years. It will also set out plans to build another 100,000 homes for soldiers and civilians…
Read MoreMinisters plan prefab homes on army bases to house migrants as Starmer shuts costly asylum hotels
MINISTERS are looking at putting Portakabin-style accommodation on military bases to deal with the asylum crisis. Sources said they were looking for hardstanding sites on which they could build prefab accommodation. Sir Keir Starmer has ordered departments to shut down asylum hotels and find alternative accommodation. It was confirmed this week that Cameron Barracks in…
Read MoreLabour’s new Defence Housing Strategy will stop the rot and start the renewal
WHEN Labour won the election, satisfaction with military family housing was on the floor. Damp. Mould. That’s not just bad maintenance, it’s a betrayal of service. Behind many of the men and women who keep us safe are spouses, partners and children. They make extraordinary sacrifices, the very least they deserve is a safe home….
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