Sir Tom Jones has joked that he would like to fill an extra slot on his The Voice UK team, with one act’s grandmother. As the ITV contest returned on Saturday night, one unexpected star made an especially big impression. After 16-year-old singer Donel Mangena impressed all four coaches with his rendition of Major Lazer and Justin Bieber’s Cold Water – incorporating some lines in his family’s native Zimbabwean language – his beloved gran ran onstage to perform some moves of her own. While the young singer chose to join will.i.am’s team to go through to the next battle round, Sir Tom posted on Twitter: “I want @officialdonel’s grandmother on #TeamTom #TheVoiceUK.” Giving his seal of approval, Mangena replied: “She’s got the energy.” The delighted student also gave a grateful shout-out to viewers, posting: “Thank you all for sharing this moment with me.” The rip-roaring first episode of the new … [Read more...] about Sir Tom Jones makes a bid for Donel’s grandma to join his The Voice UK team
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UK weather: Subzero temperatures overnight could fall as low as -14C
A cold snap is set to grip London and the UK as arctic air sends temperatures plummeting as low as -14C in parts of Scotland, bringing widespread frost. Met Office forecasters warned “cold air and clear skies” mean the mercury is set to fall below zero throughout UK overnight on Saturday. Londoners may experience temperatures below 0C, while much of the UK could be as cold as -5C. Some showers are expected in parts of northern England and Scotland, meaning a severe yellow weather warning for icy conditions is in place for these parts until 10am on Sunday. The NHS has warned of an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and breathing problems in freezing conditions. Met Office forecaster Helen Roberts told the Standard: “It’s going to be dry, clear and cold for most of the country overnight and into Sunday. “It will be a cold night, I think below -10C is likely in Scotland. “But we could see as low as -14C.” Ms Roberts said it will … [Read more...] about UK weather: Subzero temperatures overnight could fall as low as -14C
When is the next James Bond movie released? UK date, cast rumours, plot and title
JAMES Bond is one of the most iconic and successful film franchises in cinema history, so there has been plenty of speculation surrounding the next one in the series.We now have a date in our diary for the release of the 25th Bond movie, and Daniel Craig is set to return AGAIN despite previously insisting his time in the role was over.James Bond will return to cinemas for the 25th time in 2019.The official US release date is November 8, 2019, and while there is no UK date set in stone we know it will be EARLIER than in the US.The franchise released the news via Twitter, telling fans: “James Bond will return to US cinemas on November 8, 2019, with a traditional earlier release in the UK and the rest of the world.”The last Bond film – Spectre - was released on October 26, 2015, at the Royal Albert Hall, on the same day it was put on general release in the UK and Ireland.It was released one week later on November 6 in the US.The film was a huge success, raking in … [Read more...] about When is the next James Bond movie released? UK date, cast rumours, plot and title
The Voice UK fans welcome new presenter Olly Murs
Fans of ITV singing contest The Voice UK have welcomed new coach Olly Murs with open arms. The Troublemaker star – and former contestant and presenter of the broadcaster’s rival show The X Factor – made his debut on the panel on Saturday night, joining returning mentors Sir Tom Jones, Vanessa Hudson and will.i.am – and taking over from last year’s Gavin Rossdale. He admitted his nerves in competing against his more experienced colleagues to convince talented singers to join his team, but quickly welcomed his first member, Lauren Bannon. Fans were quick to warm to his opening singing performance with the panel and his cheeky quips, with one commenting over Twitter: “Loving Olly Murs on The Voice!” “#thevoiceuk Cheeky Olly…..love him on The Voice,” added another. “Really compliments the other amazing judges. And Jennifer…….looking gooooooooood x” Another posted: “Loving the banter between … [Read more...] about The Voice UK fans welcome new presenter Olly Murs
UK’s Carillion speeding up rescue talks with banks
(Reuters) – British building and services company Carillion <CLLN.L> is due to hold emergency meetings with its bankers in the coming days as it speeds up its search for a financial rescue plan, Sky News reported on Saturday. Carillion, which is involved in infrastructure projects for the British and other governments including Britain’s planned high-speed rail link HS2, has been fighting for its survival after costly contract delays and a downturn in new business. It is also under investigation by regulators over “the timeliness and content” of statements it made before it issued a profit warning last year. Sky News, quoting unidentified sources, said Carillion’s rescue plan would involve handing back loss-making contracts, revising the terms of others and possibly accepting government financial support if it cannot secure private funding. That could be a loan on commercial terms, a deal to reprice some contracts, or to allow Carillion to hand back … [Read more...] about UK’s Carillion speeding up rescue talks with banks