Piegate struck the nation - and left thousands searching for the truth behind Morrisons’ 9am pie rule. Tony and Linda Gilkes’ crusade for early morning meat pies catapulted them to national attention and instigated a U-turn from the retailer. The story, instigated by rejection at the ‘Oven Fresh’ counter in Berwick Hills , attracted readers the length and breadth of Britain. Hundreds of thousands of people have read the story, which has led to a deluge of online comments. Most had just one burning question on their lips: “What is Morrisons’ secret pie agenda?” Some suggested the old adage of health and safety, others pointed to Brexit, foreign powers and even the Illuminati. It was not long until the Gilkes’ search for answers spread to news sites up and down the UK, BBC breakfast radio - and even celebrity news feeds. Sharing the story on Twitter, Middlesbrough-born comedian Bob Mortimer simply said: “My kind of story.” … [Read more...] about ‘My kind of story’: Pie row goes viral & makes national news
Celebrity news
Brit special forces soldiers ‘are captured in Syria after infiltrating country’, Iran news agency reports
A GROUP of Brit soldiers were reportedly captured in Syria, an news agency in Iran has claimed. The unknown number of "British military men" were taken in Eastern Ghouta, near the capital of Damascus. Lebanese news channel, al-Mayadeen claimed the troops were being held after "infiltrating" the country. The Sun Online has contacted the Ministry of Defence for comment. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. … [Read more...] about Brit special forces soldiers ‘are captured in Syria after infiltrating country’, Iran news agency reports
The Overtones singer Timmy Matley dead at 36 as band announce ‘heartbreaking’ news
THE Overtones singer Timmy Matley has died aged 36. Fans have been paying tribute to the musician this morning after his "heartbroken" band mates announced his death on social media. Timmy had been battling skin cancer after he was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma in 2016, but the circumstances of his death are still unclear. Members Mark Franks, Mike Crawshaw, Darren Everest and Lachie Chapman wrote on Twitter: "It is with the greatest sadness that we have to announce that our dear friend and brother Timmy has passed away. "We know this news will be as heartbreaking for you all as it is for us. "We appreciate your love and support at this difficult time." Timmy joined The Overtones, originally called DYYCE and Lexi Joe, in 2010. They successfully achieved four top-ten albums in the UK since forming, with their debut album, Good Ol' Fashioned Love' reached number four. In 2016 the group toured with stage show That's Entertainment and then A Christmas tour later that year, … [Read more...] about The Overtones singer Timmy Matley dead at 36 as band announce ‘heartbreaking’ news
The 21 most outrageous celebrity news stories of 2014
Bobby Norris gifted us with the all-blinging ball bag, Katie Price outed her cheating husband on Twitter before taking him back and Miley Cyrus was as wildly entertaining as ever By Helen Turnbull Thursday, January 01, 2015 2014 saw celebrities' twerking talents reach new heights, the wedding of the most powerful couple on the planet (Kimye, duh) and a whole lot more bizarre moments which had us crying out 'What the actual..!?' As we get ready to say goodbye to a year bursting with enough Kim Kardashian selfies to fill a book (legitimately), we remind you of the most outrageous news stories of the past 12 months. 1. Bobby Norris kindly modelled Essex's latest invention - the ball bag The TOWIE lad provided us with an unforgettable image[Rex] 2. THAT video of Solange Knowles attacking Jay Z in a lift post Met Ball while Beyoncé … [Read more...] about The 21 most outrageous celebrity news stories of 2014
The dark power of celebrity
BACK in 2005 the television critic Clive James wrote an essay titled “Save us From Celebrity”. Among those aspects that bothered him was the fact that fame increasingly wasn’t linked very much to actual achievement. There was something in celebrity that was out of control by its very nature. “Our best hope," he wrote, "is that the celebrity culture is already discrediting itself. We should help it on its way downhill.” Roll on over a decade and the version of celebrity that we have now looks even less like it’s based on any talent than a decade ago – that is if you don’t include the ability to grab attention and create a following as a talent. Far from rolling downhill, celebrity looks even more as if it has an excess of power in our culture. A tweet last week from Kylie Jenner, in which she dismissed Snapchat, saying, “sooo does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore? Or is it just me... ugh this is so sad” has been linked … [Read more...] about The dark power of celebrity