Rangers have been crowned Scottish Premiership champions for the first time since 2011 after Celtic were held to a goalless draw at Dundee United. The club's fans flouted lockdown rules at Ibrox to celebrate the 55th crown for the second day running . However, Rangers were keen to focus on the positive after Steven Gerrard claimed the first major league title of his managerial career. A club statement celebrated their unassailable 20-point lead in the league table. "After a superb campaign so far, Gers' win over St Mirren yesterday put them on the verge of glory, with results elsewhere today meaning they can mathematically no longer be caught, with incredibly six matches still to play. Advertisement "It's title number 55 for the club - the most of any football club in the world - and the first in 10 years following one of the most arduous decades in the club's history." Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player … [Read more...] about Rangers crowned Scottish Premiership champions for first time in a decade – with six games to spare
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Donald Trump playing into hands of Iranian hardliners
For months there's been speculation President Donald Trump was about to torpedo the Iran nuclear deal. The multinational agreement took years to negotiate and is designed to restrain Iran's ability to make the enriched uranium it needs to build the bomb. It was, said the Obama administration and its European allies, the best way of preventing a nuclear arms race in the most volatile region on Earth, the Middle East. Even Israel, opposed to the idea throughout its negotiation, agreed that undoing it once it had been signed would be counterproductive and dangerous. :: Trump talks of 'calm before the storm' Advertisement It is now clear Mr Trump is not going to scupper the deal. He may still refuse to certify it but that is largely for domestic political consumption to look tough in front of his base of supporters. Power to destroy the deal lies in Congress, which could reimpose sanctions on Iran. That would kill the deal but there is no sign of that … [Read more...] about Donald Trump playing into hands of Iranian hardliners
Kelly Clarkson admits she’s written 60 songs since divorce and calls songwriting a ‘blessing’ to ‘let it all out’
KELLY Clarkson revealed that she’s written 60 songs since splitting from her husband Brandon Blackstock and says the process is a “blessing” to “let it all out.” Kelly , 38, filed for divorce from her music manager spouse last June after seven years of marriage citing "irreconcilable differences" – and songwriting has helped her to process it all. Since the announcement the Kelly and Brandon , 44, have been embroiled in a nasty battle over custody of their two children, daughter River Rose, 6, and son Remington Alexander, 4, as well as spousal support. The Because of You singer is channelling all her emotions into song-writing and has since racked up approximately 60 tunes. Speaking to ET , The Voice judge said: “I have written like 60 songs, it is an insane amount of getting it out. I think that's a blessing in itself.” Alluding to the divorce, she went on: “Anytime you go through some life, it's such an awesome thing to have that outlet, regardless of whether … [Read more...] about Kelly Clarkson admits she’s written 60 songs since divorce and calls songwriting a ‘blessing’ to ‘let it all out’
Devastated single mum left with nothing after family flee house fire in their pyjamas
A devastated family watched their house go up in flames within a matter of minutes after narrowly escaping the blaze in their pyjamas. Christine Baarman, 38, and her two children Tyreece, 12, and Kacey, 19, lost all their belongings in the sudden inferno and have been left homeless. At 6.20am on Monday, neighbour Lesley Blair heard voices shouting: "Fire, fire" and looked out of the window to see plumes of smoke billowing from the family's roof. Within moments the whole house was alight and Leslie was unsure if her neighbours had made it out alive, she told EdinburghLive . The fire spread with such little warning that teenager Kacey didn't even have time to put shoes on before running outside. The family were left without a roof over their head for 10 hours and has since been moved into temporary accommodation more than 12 miles away from the remnants of their old home. Lesley, from the same area in West Lothian, Scotland, said: "It was 6:20am in the morning and I heard … [Read more...] about Devastated single mum left with nothing after family flee house fire in their pyjamas
Gogglebox stars the Siddiquis mock Prince Harry’s waffle maker with savage quip
Gogglebox stars the Siddiqui family tore into Prince Harry's appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden after he revealed the rather posh gift his grandmother the Queen got for his son. For one-year-old Archie, who Harry shares with Meghan Markle , Queen Elizabeth bought a waffle maker, and the clip went viral. Watching the show, Umar joked: "So was this waffle maker an actual person? 'I am here just to make your waffles'," as his family erupted into hysterics. One viewer giggled: "Can always rely on the Siddiqui’s for a hilarious one liner!" "Most astute family on the show," remarked another. A third added: "Thank god for gogglebox. I came in from work in tears and now I'm laughing again, thank you". Speaking about the Queen's gift, Harry said: "My grandmother asked us what Archie wanted for Christmas, and Meg said a waffle maker. "So she sent us a waffle maker for Archie, so breakfast now Meg makes up a beautiful organic mix, in the waffle maker, flip it, … [Read more...] about Gogglebox stars the Siddiquis mock Prince Harry’s waffle maker with savage quip