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The Returned: 7 theories about series two

The Returned finale ended giving nothing away. But what's really going on? Theories please!…

Bale doesn't want out of Tottenham

Doctor Who: Post-regeneration moments

United should go for Gundogan over Fabregas

Five women whose face should be on a banknote

3 musicians who need to sort their act out

BlogSo often we see musicians go one album too far and we can’t help but sigh and think 'just call it a day'…

David Brent: The Album - potential covers?

BlogOne of British TV comedies most iconic characters could be in line to release his own album in the not too distant future…

July’s hottest hair and beauty trends

BlogThe sun has been shining and we've all gone mad for summer. I take a look at this month's beauty trends and review the best…

USA tour will prove a real test for Everton

BlogOver the next 10 days Everton has a unique opportunity during the pre-season campaign in the US…

Fit and focused Sessegnon could be magic for Sunderland

BlogFor as long as Stephane Sessegnon has been with Sunderland there have been persistent rumours linking the attacking midfielder away with the opening of each…

X Factor's Jahmene Douglas has topped the album chart (Picture: ITV)

5 acts that proved losing the X Factor isn't a bad thing

BlogWinning the X Factor doesn't guarantee success in the music industry. In fact very few of the season winners have done a 'Leona' or even…

Is Everton’s Nikica Jelavic ready for a turnaround?

BlogFor all that is said about how meaningless friendlies are, Evertonians had to take delight in the form of Nikica Jelvaic during Saturday's match against…

Top 5 X Factor flops

BlogIt would seem that X Factor runner up Jahmene Douglas has managed to avoid the dreaded X Factor curse by grabbing the coveted number one…

A purple haze just outside Croydon: escaping the city for Mayfield Lavender, Surrey.

BlogA purple haze just outside Croydon: escaping the city for Mayfield Lavender, Surrey…

Why Everton should keep hold of Jelavic

BlogThe sight of Nikica Jelavic hitting the back of the net was a welcome one for Evertonians, even if it was only a friendly. The…

Ruthless Di Canio’s revolution rumbles on at Sunderland

BlogAs Sunderland’s sojourn in the Far East comes to an end with Di Canio’s men somehow managing to negotiate the absurd conditions and come out…

Mark Hughes could be an important bridge to the next level at Stoke

BlogIt would be easy to sit here, on the opposite side of the Atlantic, and criticise Mark Hughes and his tactics during the club's 'tour…

Bale transfer debate: Lineker v Lord Sugar - who won?

BlogIn a battle between two Spurs heavyweights, former striker Gary Lineker and ex-chairman Lord Alan Sugar went head-to-head on Twitter over the prospective transfer of…

VI Images via Press Association Images FILE PHOTO: Norwich City have reportedly reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon for the striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel. Ricky van Wolfswinkel of Sporting Club de Portugal Lisbon

New signings means a new era for Norwich City

BlogThe signing of Gary Hooper made it seven new Carrow Road faces. David McNally, City's chief executive, has masterminded one of the biggest summer overhauls…

Lambert speculation raises questions about Saints' creativity

BlogFootball fans are an odd breed. It doesn't matter that a player has been your top scorer for the last four seasons, has played a…

Pellegrini's arrival brings fresh hope for Dzeko

BlogWinners of the Barclays Asia Trophy. One to roll off the tongue and rank alongside the Dublin Super Cup and Thomas Cook Trophy, two other…

Fulham's move for Bardsley is hardly inspirational

BlogStill, all things remain quiet at Craven Cottage. No first team player has signed for Fulham since early June and though we're hardly panicking, news…

Why you should make time for Standon Calling

BlogStandon Calling is, in cake terms, the thickest, jammiest slice going. Hosted in the sculpted back gardens and neighbouring farmer's fields of Alex Trenchard this…

Victor from The Returned is giving nothing away, not even his attractive burgundy sweater (Picture: Jean-Claude Lother)

The Returned recap: episode 8, The Horde

BlogGood news. If you didn' t watch the finale of The Returned then you know about as much as everyone who did watch it! Those…

Celebrating awkwardly adventurous pregnancy photos

BlogAs certain parts of the nation continue to go gaga over all things baby, let's check out some of the more 'creative' prospective parents out…

Olympic opening ceremony set the tone for enthralling Games

BlogBy the end of it there were as many pleasingly baffled as they were completely and utterly astonished. I hold my hands up. I was…

Swans are good enough to pass Malmo test

BlogSo we now know that it is Malmo who will visit the Liberty Stadium next Thursday as the Swans enter the Europa League competition…

Top five most exciting transfers so far this summer

BlogFor the footballing world, now is the time to sign cheques and get players to pack their bags for pastures new. For now, here are…

Sagbo and Aluko give Hull firepower to stay in Premier League

BlogIt’s no secret that Hull City won promotion from the Championship last season without a goalscorer. That lack of firepower was a constant source of…