Squad challenges, youngsters and redemption - why 2021 is a crucial year for Wigan Warriors

The Saturdays singer Mollie King and her fiancé Stuart Broad have jetted off on a romantic city break to Paris.The pair, who got engaged on New Year’s Day in 2021, flew to the city of love and romance to celebrate Valentine’s Day together. And keeping her fans updated, 34 year old Mollie has been sharing glimpses of the trip with her 950,000 Instagram followers.Taking to the social media platform, the BBC Radio 1 presenter shared a loved-up snap of her and her beau looking cosy in front of the Seine River. Looking as chic as ever, Mollie wore a smart camel jacket and paired it with some straight leg white jeans and a pair of chunky black boots.

An SNP MSP has been slammed after he accused a prominent BBC journalist of "imaginary woes" after she spoke out about the abuse she suffered while doing her job.

A rare red weather warning has been issued regarding Storm Eunice as the UK looks set to face winds of up to 90mph. Brits are being warned to prepare themselves for further disruption as more severe weather is set to hit parts of the country.

With Mother's Day around the corner, we are giving you the chance to win this luxury Champagne breakfast hamper worth over £120.This IMP&Maker hamper contains everything your mum could want for her special day - including fresh salmon, British Blue eggs, handmade bread and, of course, Pol Roger Champagne - plus much more. And that is not all - IMP&Maker are also offering OK! readers an exclusive discount of £15 off your first order using code ref IMP15.

BMG has acquired a whole load of music rights from the estate of blues musician John Lee Hooker. This includes his entire publishing catalogue – in a joint deal with Fujipacific Music – all of his royalty income from his recordings, and a sizeable chunk of his actual recorded music catalogue, spanning releases put out from 1980 and posthumously since his death in 2001.The Hooker estate is managed by JAM Inc.

An LA judge has declined to dismiss the negligence and wrongful death claims made by the mother of the late rapper Lil Peep against her son’s former management company First Access Entertainment. Lawyers for the management firm had argued that those claims were too weak to proceed to trial, but judge Teresa A Beaudet does not concur.Lil Peep, real name Gustav Åhr, died in November 2017 of an accidental drugs overdose, aged 21.

A New York judge has significantly cut back a defamation lawsuit filed against Mariah Carey by her brother in relation to the star’s 2020 memoir ‘The Meaning Of Mariah Carey’. However, his defamation claim in relation to allegations he sold drugs at New York clubs in the 1980s will be allowed to proceed.Both of Carey’s siblings – Alison and Morgan – sued their sister over claims she made about them in her 2020 book.

David Beckham, 46, left fans swooning on Thursday after sharing a steamy shirtless photo from inside a sauna.SEE: Victoria Beckham's £6million country house is a family party pad – with a lakeIt's likely the star took the snap from his £12 million Cotswold's estate, where David and Victoria Beckham escaped to the countryside with their family this week while their youngest daughter, Harper Seven, is on half term. The Beckhams have decked out the country retreat with everything they'd need for an indulgent break, where David invested in an extra-special log cabin for the garden.WATCH: See inside David and Victoria Beckham's gorgeous Cotswolds bathroomThe structure is fitted with a sauna and steam room. Perfect for some rest and relaxation.Taking to Instagram to share a moody selfie, David revealed several of his tattoos, many of which are dedicated to his family."Early morning sauna.

Just because Mark Wahlberg got COVID, his family wasn’t about to give up their vacation.

A tiny frog has been found in a bunch of bananas at a primary school - having journeyed 5,000 miles to get to the north west.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Osaka Asian Film Festival has unveiled its biggest ever program – a total of 76 films – to unspool next month (March 10-20, 2022).Its competition section includes the acclaimed Korean debut film “Aloners,” which offers an exacting critique of the alienating effects upon life of modern capitalist economies; Hong Kong biopic “Anita”; the world premiere of “Angry Son,” which combines LGBT and mixed race themes in a heartwarming comedy; Kong Dashan’s new take on “Journey to the West,” as a ragtag group of people on a UFO hunt; “Mama’s Affair,” the second film by Kearen Pang, whose 2017 debut “29+1” won Osaka’s audience award, “No Land’s Man” from Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and festival circuit hit “Barbarian Invasion.” The spotlight section includes ten titles. Among them are “The Ground Beneath her Feet” from Bangladesh’s Mohammad Rabby Mridha; “A Room of Her own” from China’s Xie Yiran; and Carlo Francisco Manatad’s “Whether the Weather is Fine.”The largest component section is the twenty-title Indie Forum, a platform for Japanese indie films that allow the winner to claim the Japan Cuts Award.

Charlotte Dawson has been wowing fans while on holiday thanks to her regular social media updates.

The speed limit on Mancunian Way has been reduced significantly this week and we'd like to know what you think of the decision.

A train operator is 'strongly urging' people not to travel on the railways tomorrow as Storm Eunice hits the UK.

Celtic outcast Boli Bolingoli could finally be set for the exit door as it's reported he's in talks over a move to Russia.

Storm Dudley wielded it’s power yesterday afternoon as the plane transporting Manchester City back to the UK was forced to abandon its landing.

BBC Radio 2 fans have been left devastated after hearing that host Paul O’Grady is being taken off air after 23 years and will be replaced by comedian Rob Beckett.

A bustling Ferguslie Park community hub is urging groups in the area to apply for a share of £25,000 funding to help reduce isolation and increase health and well-being.

A music teacher guilty of a campaign of rape, abuse and grooming against six female pupils has been jailed for 11 years.

An internal candidate has been appointed to a lucrative council job.

Wigan Warriors appear a safe bet to challenge strongly for the Super League title again this season – but could go into the new campaign without playing a pre-season friendly.Adrian Lam’s side, pipped at the death by bitter rivals St Helens in the 2020 Grand Final in Hull, have no formal games lined up before they face Leigh Centurions in their opener on Friday, March 26.How will that lack of match practice affect the Warriors ahead of their season-opener later this month?True, all Super League clubs are scaling right back the amount of friendlies that they play in the current environment.Fans will not be allowed into grounds until the back end of May following the government’s latest update on the roadmap out of Covid-19 restrictions last

Salford have made significant progress over the last few years, both on and off the field.Appearances in the Super League Grand Final and Challenge Cup Final in consecutive seasons were indicative of this, but perhaps it is in the Red Devils' recruitment that the point is most easily demonstrated.Despite losing Niall Evalds in the off-season, the three-quarter line Richard Marshall selects for the round one fixture against St Helens will likely include Grand Final winner Morgan Escare, 2020 Dream Team winger Krisnan Inu and three England internationals in Joe Burgess, Dan Sarginson and Kallum Watkins.The circumstances certainly fell into place nicely to bring Watkins to the AJ Bell Stadium last year following his departure from Gold Coast

Epalahame Lauaki (Hull FC) The powerful Tongan forward joined the Warriors from fellow Super League side Hull FC and made over 30 appearances, before departing to Australia and signing for Manly Sea Eagles. Lauaki signed a two-year deal with Bradford Bulls in 2015 and played 33 times over two seasons, scoring two tries in the Championship.Ben Flower (Crusaders) Wales international Flower joined Wigan from Crusaders and made 18 appearances in his debut season under Wane.

direct to your inboxWigan Warriors will have bigger aspirations than beating Leigh Centurions in 2021.But even the Wigan fans most apathetic towards their rivalry with the Leythers will relish the opportunity to silence them after almost four years of torment.Leigh have held the bragging rights over the Warriors since they produced a stunning 50-34 victory over Shaun Wane's side on June 8th 2017, a night that has long lived in the memory of Centurions faithful.The two clubs have gone on very different paths since then; Leigh were subsequently relegated and then dramatically collapsed in their first year at Championship level, failing to make the play-offs.