All news for 2023-12-16

Builder Steve Thomson was the definition of Christmas spirit with his kind gesture for his neighbour after winning a huge sum of money. He was described as a 'top bloke'

Seven-time NBA All-Star Grant Hill spoke to Mirror Sport about the announcement of Team USA playing two games in London ahead of the Paris Olympics - including an exciting clash with Germany

Emile Heskey was heavily maligned by fans and pundits alike throughout his England career, but he could count on Brazil and Barcelona legend Rivaldo as a huge admirer

Cricket legend Darren Gough lifted the Glitterball 18 years ago and he think he knows who will be doing so in the Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday night

A 30-year-old man has also died after freak storms including massive hail stones, torrential downpours, and gale force winds started to batter Australia's Queensland State on Friday

Strictly head judge and 'Queen of Latin' Shirley Ballas has opened up about the 'immense bullying' she has been subjected to throughout her career in the dance industry

The 17-year-old, who spent the last six years living on a commune with his mother, was discovered on a rural road in France this week but had reportedly attempted to enrol in a local school

Chandler Bing actor Matthew Perry had 'high levels of ketamine' in his body before dying in his hot tub back in October, with the medical examiner's report now revealed

Drake is known for putting big money down on UFC fights and he is backing Edwards to knockout Covington in their welterweight title clash tonight

YouTuber Joe Sugg, who met Dianne while he took part in Strictly in 2018, gushed that he 'couldn't be more proud' and that watching her dance with EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier had been an 'absolute joy'

Wayne Rooney will be hoping his Wagatha Christie saga with veteran striker Jamie Vardy doesn't overshadow Birmingham City's bid to beat Championship leaders Leicester

Mrs Hinch revealed the mean message she received from a social media troll on Instagram after she bought a doll, pram, and cot her youngest son Lennie before Christmas

Meghan Markle would have to abide by one condition should she return to the Royal Family, it has been claimed by an author, which comes as the Sussexes continue their lives in California

Jack Downer is an internet sensation and a two-time Superball World Panna champion - and has an incredible story to tell of how he battled back to health from adversity

Okunoshima is a small island 44 miles off the coast of Japan, but it previously was impossible to find as it was ordered to be removed from all maps due to its harrowing past

Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp could follow in the footsteps of NFL icon Tom Brady and actor Ryan Reynolds by purchasing an ownership stake in an EFL club

Arm Holdings boss Rene Haas has warned humans will lose control of AI as he calls for a 'backdoor' to stop the machines taking over the world

Manchester United suffered a 7-0 hammering when they last played at Anfield and Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is well aware of how motivated Erik ten Hag's side will be

Anel Ahmedhodzic refused to wear a rainbow armband when named Sheffield United captain in their defeat to Liverpool, with openly gay footballer Zander Murray now hitting out at the defender

Television chef John Torode is best known for judging MasterChef - and it was the cooking show that brought him and his wife, actress Lisa Faulker, together in 2010

Rocio Chango Mullo witnessed the horror murder of her son Ian Gualavisi, and two years on from the killing says the lack of a suspect in the case has left her not wanting to live

A home in Tottenham, north London, has been named the 2023 House of the Year by the Royal Institute of British Architects and has been described as a 'true oasis within the city'

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is spreading fast in Ireland and health experts said grandparents and elderly relatives should avoid seeing newborn babies this festive season

Heartburn is something that affects millions of Brits everyday and is usually treatable with non prescription medication - but sometimes the signs can be more serious than you may think

Former United captain Roy Keane has been discussing who he would keep if he was in charge of the club, but surprisingly only kept seven players from the current squad