Although the Los Angeles Lakers look different, Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has no concerns. Despite the Lakers trading for Luka Doncic, it doesn’t phase the NBA champion. On NBA Today, the Denver forward explained how he has no concerns at all about the new-look Los Angeles team. “[The Lakers] definitely have a new look […]
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De’Aaron Fox has been playing with a nagging injury on his dominant hand for virtually the entire season. The San Antonio Spurs knew about his injured left pinky when they dealt for him shortly before the NBA trade deadline. But when both the Spurs and Sacramento Kings granted Fox’s wish of a trade, all sides […]
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A CARAVAN park bingo caller is hitting the Britain’s Got Talent stage tonight months after singing at his tragic brother’s funeral.
Vinnie McKee, 29, was left devastated after sibling Frankie, 47, suddenly passed away in May from a suspected irregular heartbeat.
But following the tragedy, the singer is convinced that his brother is “watching over him” as his bid for stardom becomes a reality.
The musician, from Glasgow‘s tough Ruchazie scheme, said: “My brother was like a dad to me. He loved my singing and always encouraged it.
“It’s been a really difficult year for us all and when Britain’s Got Talent came around I thought ‘Oh my God’ everything seems to be looking up a bit.
“My brother is an inspiration. When I was a kid, he taught me how to swim and took me to the cinema.
“Everybody used to say ‘Oh, is that your boy?’ and he’d laugh and say ‘No, it’s my wee brother’.
“His funeral was a tough day and I sang one of my favourite songs The Prayer by Andrea Bocelli.”
He added: “I’m just a normal boy from the East End of Glasgow with a big dream, but now it’s becoming a reality
“I never thought something like this would happen to somebody like me.
“I’ve always wanted to be a singer. And to be honest I was ready to maybe stop dreaming about pursuing it.
“I thought I was getting too old and was convinced it was never going to happen.”
Vinnie was dealt the bombshell news of his brother’s death during a shift at Thurston Manor Holiday Park in Dunbar.
The Glasgow lad works on the entertainment team and hosts karaoke, bingo, cabaret and games nights.
Vinnie writes his own music and has performed at music festivals but the closest brush with stardom has been singing to guests in the on-site clubhouse.
And he’s revealed that the holidaymakers and residents have been encouraging him to apply for the ITV talent hunt – not knowing he’s already auditioned at Blackpool‘s Winter Gardens.
The rising star tonight plans to surprise hundreds of guests at the park by beaming his debut performance on big screens in the clubhouse.
He laughed: “I’m going to see all their reactions live.
“All the guests plus loads of my family are going to be there but none of them have a clue that I’m going to be on the telly.
“I can’t wait to surprise them and pop it up on all the big screens when it kicks off at 7pm.”
Vinnie will reveal his exciting song choice on STV tonight after the “impossible” task of whittling his shortlist of 72 tunes down to one.
CELTIC are back in this game through Daizen Maeda after Hibs led through TWO Josh Campbell goals at half time as they bid to inflict more misery on Celtic after their European heartache in midweek against Bayern.
The Hoops came so close to a remarkable knockout stage win over European big hitters Bayern Munich this week but only ended up with tears for souvenirs after Alphonso Davies‘ late strike – and they’ve conceded another goal to Hibs’ Josh Campbell.
And Brendan Rodgers freshens up his line-up for the challenge of taking on an in-form Hibs side at Easter Road.
In come the likes of Luke McCowan, Greg Taylor and Adam Idah from the start.
There’s three changes too for Hibs boss David Gray, who is dreaming of taking a massive scalp.
Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
FINDING condensation and mould in your home is not ideal.
Not only does it look unsightly, it can be dangerous as well.
The NHS states if you have damp and mould in your home you’re more likely to have respiratory problems, respiratory infections, allergies or asthma.
Damp and mould can also affect the immune system.
Trying to get rid of mould is no easy task and there are plenty of pricey products that swear to banish the problem.
But one expert has revealed you don’t need to spend a fortune to clean up mould and condensation.
According to Scott Evans from Pink Storage: “Mould thrives in damp environments, and salt is a natural moisture absorbent.”
He suggests that salt can serve as an effective, chemical-free solution to combat mould, a method that many may not have considered
Scott explained how salt works: “Salt absorbs moisture in your home through a process called osmosis, which you may remember from your time in school.”
By drawing out water from the mould, you effectively stop its ability to spread.
Plus, salt possesses mild antimicrobial properties, making it an excellent option for preventing mould’s return.
“Many people store belongings in damp areas like basements or garages without realising they are storing their items where mould can grow,” Scott warned.
Mould thrives by producing tiny particles called spores – these are airborne and can spread quickly in your home.
Condensation forms when warm, moist air comes in contact with a cold surface, such as a window, which can lead to water droplets.
Salt, however, can stop this process because it is a natural desiccant and can draw moisture from the air.
This means it diminishes condensation and dampness and locks excess water into the salt.
Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro:
Placing bowls of salt along the window or in damp places in your home can stop condensation and prevent mould growing.
And it can be used to kill mould that has already grown.
First wipe away any excess moisture on affected surfaces with a dry cloth, then generously sprinkle table salt over the mould and let it work overnight.
The salt will draw moisture from the mould, breaking it down effectively.
To keep your home protected, you can mix two spoons of salt with warm water and use a clean cloth to wipe it over the walls.
It creates a thin protective layer to discourage mould growth but needs to be repeated once a month.
Thankfully, the handy tricks are super cheap to buy as well as you can buy a pot of table salt from Tesco for as little as 75p.
CATHERINE Tyldesley vowed to take on “varied” jobs before announcing her exciting return to Coronation Street.
The actress, 41, left the cobbles seven years ago – and soon starred as a celebrity contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.
After quitting in 2018, the 41-year-old went on to play Karen Norris in the BBC comedy Scarborough alongside Jason Manford with before it was axed after one series.
Catherine found success reuniting with her Corrie co-star Shayne Ward in Channel 5’s The Good Ship Murder.
Its third series launches later this year.
Despite plans for a more varied career in the industry after leaving the cobbles, The Sun exclusively revealed that actress she’s making a bombshell return as Eva Price to Weatherfield.
Speaking to The Sun in 2018, Catherine said: “I’m super excited.
“It’s a whole new era of my life. It’s all top secret at the moment, but there are some very exciting things happening.
“I love film, I love television, I love theatre, I love radio and I love dipping my toe into the presenting world as well so there’s lots of nice things happening.
“I think all any actress wants is a varied career with lots of different characters to play and that’s what I’m aiming to do.
“I can’t say too much about it, but watch this space.
“It’s strange because I was there for seven years and I loved my time there. I’m really grateful for my time there.
“I’ve been so busy since I left, but of course I miss it.
“It was a family. We’ve all kept in touch so I still see everyone.”
Revealing what she would do if her acting career didn’t go to plan, Catherine added: “If I wasn’t an actress I’d probably be a really bitter drama teacher..
“Only joking. I’d probably be in the fitness sector as a PT or nutritionist I think.”
FOUND yourself at a loose end this weekend? We have just the thing to keep you and your brain busy.
This clever restaurant-themed brainteaser, devised by Tombola, is designed to put your observational skills to the test.
Somewhere in this bustling restaurant scene, filled with happy diners, a sneaky fork and knife are cleverly concealed.
But beware – this optical illusion is no easy feast for the eyes.
On average, it takes a whopping 38 seconds to spot the hidden cutlery, and one in five people have thrown in the towel altogether.
Think you’ve got what it takes to crack this tasty challenge in record time?
You must bring out your best game to crack this challenge otherwise it will leave you pulling your hair out as you race against the clock.
But did you know that solving optical illusions is a great way of training your brain and improving creative thinking?
Brainteasers are purposefully designed to trick our vision and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence.
So you might want to try The Sun’s wide range of optical illusions created to stimulate the deepest parts of your brain.
The answer to our original puzzle is coming up, as well as some more challenging tasks to try.
In this mind-bending image, everyone can count the ducks but if you can find the hidden needle among the reeds in less than seven seconds you may have 20/20 vision.
Another tricky brainteaser features a gnarled tree but only those with high IQ can spot a sleepy cat hiding on it.
If that’s still not hard enough for you, then have a go at spotting the hidden broom amongst the clothes in less than five seconds.
Or you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band’s cover art that has confused fans for years.
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.
Coming back to our challenge – were you able to solve the mind-bending optical illusion?
If you are still scratching your head trying to figure out the confusing picture, we’ve marked the solution for you – scroll down to find it.
RANGERS boss Philippe Clement makes a couple of changes, one of them enforced, as the Gers bid to mark this week’s stunning 49ers takeover news with their second win on the bounce.
Philippe Clement’s side put in a dominant performance at Tynecastle last weekend as they ran out 3-1 winners.
And they’ll be hoping they can take three points against a St Mirren side without a win in their last three games.
Much talk this week has been about the Ibrox side’s potential investment by the San Francisco 49ers but focus will now be back to on the park business.
Celtic have a 13 point lead over their rivals at the top of the Premiership with the chance to make it SIXTEEN win a win over Hibs in the early kick off before Rangers are in action.
And SunSport has all the latest details of the clash at Ibrox.
Rangers 2/11
Draw 11/2
St Mirren 14/1
*Odds correct from Bet365 at 12:30pm on 22nd February 2025.
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STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood has shared a very rare snap with his lookalike brother Trent in Australia.
The 60-year-old TV star took to social media to pose next to his brother during his trip Down Under.
Standing in a bright shirt with watermelons on, with a drink in one hand and another arm over his brother, Craig penned: “Catching up with my brother Trent in Sydney.”
Trent could be seen standing beside his famous brother, as he flashed a smile at the camera.
He donned a dark shirt and looked in good spirits as he and his Strictly star brother posed with the Australian city in the background.
Craig playfully added two beer emojis to the snap.
The BBC star also shared a photo on the beach with family, as he enjoyed summer in Australia.
Craig penned: “Reunited at long last on the NSW coastline,” and stood in a t-shirt that read “unimpressed,” alongside some bright shorts.
It comes as the straight-talking star, who turned 60 last month, backed professional dancer Giovanni Pernice following a misconduct probe which cast a shadow on the 2024 series.
He has addressed the scandal which was sparked after the Italian’s former show partner Amanda Abbington, 50, issued a complaint about his behaviour in training.
Amanda told the Lorraine show she had flagged concerns about the Italian’s conduct on the very first week.
A BBC report upheld six allegations against him but cleared him of any serious claims.
Craig was appointed a Strictly judge back in 2004, when the show first aired.
In December he spoke out to back Giovanni – who won Italy’s version of Strictly last year.
He told Saga Magazine: “It says a lot that only six minor complaints out of the 17 were upheld in the BBC’s investigation [into Giovanni’s alleged bullying].
“So, I feel now we can move forward with a fresh approach.
“The good thing to come out of a difficult situation was the introduction of chaperones to Strictly.
“It’s great that now professionals and celebrities have someone to go to for advice and to resolve issues and conflicts before they become a problem.
“Striving for gold is never easy but gold is what competitors want, don’t they?
“At the same time, Strictly’s not the Olympics. It’s a dance show and it’s entertainment. We shouldn’t forget that.”
