4 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on M6 traffic: Rush hour chaos as motorway CLOSED due to crash sparking huge queues with police scrambled
DRIVERS have been hit with rush hour chaos this morning as the M6 shuts down three of four lanes after a crash.
Bumper-to-bumper traffic was sparked after a collision on the M6 Northbound between junctions 31 Preston and 31A Ribbleton.
Three lanes have been closed on the M6 Northbound between junctions 31 and 31A
Lanes one, two and three have since been closed off and will remain shut “for some time”, according to cops.
Motorists have been warned of “heavy and slow moving” congestion in the area.
Those affected have been urged to find an alternative route before setting out on their journey.
A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: “Lanes one, two and three M6 Northbound between junctions 31 and 31A are closed due to a road traffic collision. They will be closed for some time.
“Traffic will be heavy and slow moving. We’d recommend looking for an alternative route. We’ll update you here once the road is open.”
A National Highways north west spokesperson added: “Three (of four) lanes closed on the M6 in Lancashire northbound between J31 Preston and J31A Ribbleton due to a collision. National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene, thank you for your patience.”
4 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Jack Conan hails Ireland bomb squad for ‘putting us under savage pressure’ but targets Six Nations start vs Scotland
JACK CONAN is keeping quiet on what Leinster’s Springboks are calling Ireland’s bench press — but he believes it can lift the team to another level.
Jack Conan revealed he nickname that has been given to the Ireland bomb squadSam Barnes/SportsfileJack Conan and fellow subs Dan Sheehan, Robbie Henshaw, and Jack Crowley all made an impactRamsey Cardy/Sportsfile
It is not quite South Africa’s ‘Bomb Squad’, as the Boks often unleash six or seven forwards at the same time.
But it proved just as explosive for England, whose head coach Steve Borthwick acknowledged that Ireland’s replacements won the match.
And Conan admits that Leinster’s South African coach Jacques Nienaber and second row RG Snyman have been suggesting a nickname for the bench press.
He said: “I don’t know what we were calling it at Leinster. There was a different name for it but it was not a bomb squad.
“RG and Jacques were driving that one and I can’t remember what it was called. It’s slipped my mind at the moment but maybe it’s not PG enough to say!
“Modern-day rugby is never just about the 15. It’s about the 23 and even the lads who aren’t playing. They are putting us under savage pressure.
“I’d carry the water if I felt I could make a difference for the team. I’m glad I got a decent stint of 30 minutes.
“When you’re coming off the bench, you want an opportunity to make an impact.”
But Conan — making his first Ireland appearance since last March, having picked up a calf injury in pre-season — admitted that he hopes his cameo can earn him a starting slot next week against Scotland.
He said: “You always want to be starting, It’s not ego but you want to have as much of an effect as you can. I’m probably guilty of being decent off the bench so I kind of fit that mould well.
“But when I retire, I won’t look back and say I had 20 starts and 30 off the bench. It won’t matter.
“It’s about just wearing the jersey, having those memories and winning things.
“I am fortunate enough to have won — and lost — a lot of things in my career at international and club level.”
But Saturday was special for another reason, as Conan’s seven-month old daughter Remi was in attendance at an Ireland game for the first time.
She was born last July, meaning Conan missed last summer’s tour to South Africa.
But last week’s training camp in Portugal was the first time he was away from her.
The No 8 said: “It was a long week in Portugal without her.
“She’s only seven months old, but I feel like I’ve come back and she’s gained weight, stretched out and is babbling more.
“It was her first Ireland game, so it’s huge.
“It’s something I always thought about and it’s something I loved when I was younger with other lads having their kids there.
“And to finally have that be me and have my daughter there was incredible.
“She’s gone to two Leinster games and I got injured in both of them and came off early. Luckily she’s started off well in the green jersey!”
4 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Only the most observant lovebirds can spot the hidden heart in this brainteaser in less than 15 seconds… so, can you?
WANT to test how much of a romantic you are before the biggest love holiday in the calendar?
Just like relationships, this brain teaser challenges your patience, attention to detail, and ability to see the bigger picture.
Can you spot the hidden heart?Fantasy Co.
Fantasy Co., a brand that specialises in handcrafted and uniquely designed adult toys, is calling all lovebirds to take on a romantic Valentine’s challenge.
Can you find the hidden heart in this love-filled illusion?
The Challenge: Find The Hidden Heart
At first glance, this Valentine’s-themed image is bursting with romance—cupids, arrows, and delicate flowers fill the scene in a pink-packed wonderland.
But hidden among the intricate details and sweet petals is a single heart, cleverly camouflaged.
Only those with keen observation skills and a heart truly in tune with love will be able to spot it quickly.
Think you have what it takes? Try to find it in under 15 seconds!
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
The Reveal: Did You Find It?
If you’re still searching, don’t worry—this illusion is trickier than it looks!
But for those ready to see the answer, check out the highlighted image below.
The heart is subtly nestled among the floral designs in the lower left section.
Did you manage to find the heart?Fantasy Co.
Why We Love Optical Illusions
Just like love, optical illusions challenge how we see things.
They test our perception, make us look at details we might otherwise miss, and give us that “aha!” moment when we finally get it.
That’s why they’re so fascinating (and sometimes frustrating!).
So, did you spot the heart without peeking at the answer?
4 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Nottingham Forest terminate forgotten England star’s contract as he returns to parent club
NOTTINGHAM FOREST have terminated James Ward-Prowse’s loan at the City Ground.
The former England midfielder, 30, is now set to return to parent club West Ham.
RexJames Ward-Prowse has struggled for game time of late[/caption]
Ward-Prowse had signed for Forest on a season-long loan deal last August.
But a lack of game time of late has seen him go back to the London Stadium.
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4 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on NBL1 outfit Perry Lakes Hawks take on Albany Basketball Association in long weekend exhibition match
Albany Basketball Association’s senior men’s team played an exhibition match against the NBL1 club Perry Lakes Hawks on January 26, an opportunity for both teams to test their skills for the upcoming season.
4 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Anton Du Beke Net Worth : From Ballroom Champion To Strictly Judge
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4 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Taiwanese actress & singer Barbie Hsu who starred in Meteor Garden dies ‘from pneumonia’ aged 48 after family holiday
TAIWANESE actress Barbie Hsu, known for starring in the hit 2001 TV series Meteor Garden, has tragically died aged 48.
The star passed away from pneumonia, her sister confirmed, as tributes have poured in from across the world.
Barbie Hsu starred in Connected (2008)Actress and singer ‘Big S’ Barbie Hsu, aka Xu Xiyuan has tragically died
Hsu is thought to have fallen ill while visiting Japan.
Her heartbroken sister, Dee Hsu, confirmed her death to Taiwan’s TVBS News on Monday.
She said: “During the Lunar New Year, our family came to Japan for vacation.
“My dearest sister Barbie has unfortunately left us after getting pneumonia, triggered by influenza.”
Hsu’s career began at 17 years old in a pop duo with her sister Dee.
They soon became famous TV hosts who were renowned for their animated style and great sense of humour.
But once Hsu was cast in the 1990s TV adaptation of a Japanese comic Meteor Garden, her career sky-rocketed beyond Chinese entertainment.
Hsu played the character of Shancai – a teen from a middle-class background who goes to an elite private school.
Here she finds herself in a love web with the heirs of incredible wealthy families.
On Monday, F4 member Ken Chu posted a black screen as well as a group photo with the late star on Instagram.
He then wrote on Chinese social media platform Weibo: “What a bolt from the blue.”
More heartbroken tributes poured in for Hsu on Weibo.
One user said: “She is only 48 years old. This is too sudden.”
Another comment read: “This is a little difficult to accept.”
And: “I can’t believe it.”
Posts surrounding influenza in Japan were also trending on Monday as fans tried to wrap their head around how the star died.
Meteor Garden was first enjoyed by Asian audiences in the time before streaming existed.
In just the Philippines, one local broadcaster apparently aired the entire series a whopping eight times to give the fans what they wanted.
AFPTaiwanese actress Barbie Hsu poses during a photocall for Chinese director Su Chao Pin’s film ‘Guisi’ (Silk) in 2006[/caption]
4 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Який кросовер став лідером за безвідмовністю у 2025 році
Toyota RAV4 є одним з найбільш популярних кросоверів на планеті, але його популярність зовсім не означає, що це найкращий автомобіль у своєму сегменті з точки зору надійності. Більш того, машиною, яка «побила» як RAV4, так і Honda CR-V, що славиться своєю безвідмовністю, виявилася зовсім несподівана модель. Хто увійшов до рейтингу Згідно з інформацією агентства JDPower, […]
4 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on ‘I just want to play football’ – Marcus Rashford in 78-word statement as Man Utd ace completes Aston Villa loan transfer
MARCUS RASHFORD has released a 78-word statement having signed for Aston Villa.
Toyota RAV4 є одним з найбільш популярних кросоверів на планеті, але його популярність зовсім не означає, що це найкращий автомобіль у своєму сегменті з точки зору надійності. Більш того, машиною, яка «побила» як RAV4, так і Honda CR-V, що славиться своєю безвідмовністю, виявилася зовсім несподівана модель. Хто увійшов до рейтингу Згідно з інформацією агентства JDPower, […]
