The service followed a national minutes silence at 3pm Prince Philip has been laid to rest at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. In a simple yet moving service, attended by just 30 people in line with Covid restrictions, members of his close family said goodbye to the Duke of Edinburgh, who was 99 when he […]

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He was one of the three officers who opened fire on Taylor Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, one of the police officers who was involved in the fatal shooting 0f Breonna Taylor in a ‘no-knock’ raid in March last year, is writing a book about the incident. Mattingly was part of a raid on Taylor and her […]

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It’s the court case gripping the nation Lidl has decided to weigh into the heavyweight showdown that is Colin vs Cuthbert. If you’re not aware of the background here, this is the low-down: Marks & Spencer have begun legal action against fellow supermarket giant Aldi over claims that the German brand have infringed on M&S’s […]

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‘All our love and thoughts are with Helen’s family’ Tributes have been coming in from across the world of acting and television honouring Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory, after she passed away at the age of 52. The news was announced on Friday by her husband Damian Lewis in an emotional post on Twitter. Lewis […]

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The classic cop drama could be set to return to our screens Police drama The Bill looks set for a revival after writers acquired the original rights to the much-loved show. With two new series lined up and three original cast members rumoured to be returning, negotiations are apparently in progress with channels who may […]

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The PM is aiming to strike a trade deal with the country Prime Minister Boris Johnson is still set to travel to India later this month despite soaring coronavirus case rates and fears of a new variant there. The trip will be shorter than planned, but Downing Street has confirmed that it will definitely go […]

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It’s a classic gag A clip of a Nigel Farage Cameo message is doing the rounds on social media in which he wishes a certain Hugh Janus a happy birthday. The current Reform UK party leader/former UKIP leader/former Brexit Party leader (who has, despite all this, never won a seat in Parliament) has made the […]

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She claims that Harry told her he wanted to marry her An Indian lawyer who was tricked into thinking Prince Harry had proposed to her has taken him to court. Palwinder Kaur claimed in a petition filed at the Punjab and Haryana High Court that she had been speaking to “Prince Harry Middleton” over social […]

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Who had Arlene Foster suing the Embarrassing Bodies guy on their 2021 bingo card? Leader of the DUP and Northern Ireland’s first minister Arlene Foster is suing TV presenter Dr Christian Jessen for defamation. Foster claims that Jessen, best known for presenting Channel 4 programme Embarrassing Bodies, made an “attack” on her marriage after tweeting […]

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His twin brother has said that he has lost his “best friend” Viral Vine star Adam Perkins, best known for his “Welcome to Chilis” video, has died at the age of 24. His twin brother Patrick Perkins confirmed the news in a post on Instagram. In the post, Patrick wrote: “I can’t even really put […]

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He was told there was “a surprise” on his click and collect order A Tesco shopper was left stunned after the supermarket substituted a bag of apples on his order with a brand new iPhone. Nick James, 50, was collecting his shop from his local store in Twickenham when staff told him that there was […]

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The incident reportedly happened after a heated exchange German police have begun an investigation into Borussia Dortmund youngster Youssoufa Moukoko after he allegedly locked his ex-girlfriend in his flat against her will. The 16-year-old prodigy apparently had a heated exchange with his then-partner before locking her in his house and going to training. According to […]

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Authorities have “officially impounded” the infamous container ship Suez Canal authorities have seized the Ever Given as part of a dispute with the ship’s owners after the huge cargo vessel blocked the trade route last month. The container ship will not be allowed to leave the country until compensation has been paid by the ship’s […]

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It’s the news that the free world has been waiting for Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has confirmed that he would be prepared to run for president if people want him to. It’s after a recent poll found that 46% of American would support The Rock if he ran for office. In an Instagram post referencing […]

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Everyone’s got a skill A man who lost his job during the pandemic has found a successful new revenue stream for himself by offering to put together people’s flatpack furniture. Waz Mahmood lost his job as a trainee construction site manager in September, and after having previously built Ikea flat packs for people as a […]

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“The new Georgia voting laws are reminiscent of voting impediments that were passed at the end of Reconstruction to prevent many Americans from voting” Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua have announced that they have pulled the production of their new film from Georgia in protest against the state’s controversial new voting laws. The movie […]

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The price of the cryptocurrency has hit $62,000 The price of bitcoin hit a record high on Tuesday, as the crypto market continues to experience a boom. Over the past 12 months bitcoin has risen in value by more than 1,000 per cent, and at the time of writing the price of one bitcoin stands […]

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He is currently serving 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer has said that the disgraced film producer is going blind and has lost several teeth in prison. It’s after Weinstein appeared virtually in a New York court to fight extradition to Los Angeles, where he has been indicted on […]

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“When the road is clear for cannabis, when federal laws come into play, we’re absolutely going to take a look at it” The CEO of Uber has revealed in an interview that the company are considering the prospect of delivering cannabis in the future. It will be dependent on federal law and regulation but, despite […]

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He just can’t help himself Despite calling for people to boycott the company and stop buying Coca-Cola, Donald Trump has yet again been spotted drinking it. Earlier this month, the former president released a statement asking his fans and fellow Republicans to boycott Coca-Cola and several other large franchises as a fight-back against “WOKE CANCEL […]

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The doctor said Floyd’s death was “absolutely preventable” A cardiologist has told the court in Derek Chauvin’s trial that pre-existing heart conditions and drug use were not the causes of George Floyd’s death. Former Minneapolis Police officer Chauvin is accused of killing Floyd by kneeling on his neck for over eight minutes, in an incident […]

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Over 110,000 people have complained to the broadcaster The BBC’s blanket coverage of Prince Philip’s death on Friday has broken the UK television complaints record. At least 110,994 people have complained to the BBC, making it the most complained-about moment in British television history. Viewers expressed their anger and annoyance at the decision to cancel […]

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The drug has been shown to significantly help the recovery of those who don’t need hospital treatment Scientists at Oxford University have found that budesonide, an inhaled drug commonly used to treat asthma, can help quicken recovery for over-50s by three days. The drug, which is cheap and readily available, is administered via an inhaler […]

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The internet star was dealt with by Kevin Owens on his WWE debut Logan Paul was served a Stunner by Kevin Owens at WrestleMania. The Youtuber-turned-boxer has been attending the event in Florida as Sami Zayn’s “special guest of honour. However after Owens beat his rival Zayn, Logan pushed Zayn to the ground before triumphantly […]

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The constitutional changes are based on “a belief in God” Russia has now officially banned same-sex marriage after a number of amendments were made to the country’s constitution this week. The constitution now says that marriage can only exist between a man and a woman. The amendments also mean that trans people are no longer […]

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“Master of the barbecue, legend of banter” Prince Harry has released a heartfelt statement regarding the recent passing od his grandfather Prince Philip. The Duke of Sussex described his grandfather as “a man of service, honour and great humour” in a beautifully human statement. He went on to say that whilst the Duke of Edinburgh […]

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Morgan apparently got a supportive text message from the Duchess of York Piers Morgan, the nation’s narcissist and snowflake extraordinaire, has named Fergie as the royal who supported him in the aftermath of his Good Morning Britain temper tantrum in March. Morgan stepped down from his role on GMB after he received widespread criticism from […]

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“Another matchday and more abhorrent racial abuse suffered by one of our players” Son Heung-min has become the latest Premier League player to suffer racist abuse on social media. The Tottenham star started and scored in his side’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday, and was also involved in a controversial incident that saw […]

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It takes more than a bit of cold to get between us Brits and a pint Drinkers across the country ventured out to their local pub as the clock struck twelve last night and pubs were finally allowed to reopen for business. As of 12.01am on Monday, bars and pubs across the land were allowed […]

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Bringing a new meaning to the term ‘nightcap’ Two bars in Newcastle have announced their plans to open a minute after midnight on Monday 12 April. Switch and The Bank are both inviting customers to come down and celebrate the reopening of hospitality venues on Monday by serving customers as the clock strikes midnight. Pubs […]

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Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday that the duke’s funeral would take place on 17 April The English Football League (EFL) have announced that the games scheduled to kick off at 3pm on Saturday 17 April will be moved so that they do not clash with the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. In a statement, […]

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The Duchess of Sussex will not travel due to her pregnancy Meghan Markle will not be attending the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral on doctor’s advice, according to Buckingham Palace. Markle is heavily pregnant with her and Prince Harry’s second child and has therefore been advised not to fly over to the UK for Prince Philip’s […]

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Blackmore rode home on 11/1 shot Minella Times to take racing’s greatest crown Rachael Blackmore has become the first woman to win the Grand National in the event’s 182-year history. In a huge moment for not just the history of the race, but also the history of the sport, Blackmore pulled clear of the field […]

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Fans shared pics of their ‘crimble crumble’ on social media Fans of Friday Night Dinner have been treating themselves to some crumble in honour of Paul Ritter. The actor, who played father of the family Martin Goodman, passed away on Monday after suffering from a brain tumour. The television world along with the cast and […]

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The incident happened before the Glasgow side’s clash with Livingston on Saturday afternoon Fireworks were heard being set off during the minute’s silence to remember the Duke of Edinburgh before Celtic’s game against Livingstone in the Scottish Premiership. The fireworks appeared to be set off outside the ground, and interrupted the moment’s silence. Ahead of […]

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The TV presenter posted the video on her Instagram on Friday Maya Jama has been on the receiving end of some particularly harsh criticism for a ‘disrespectful’ video that she posted outside Buckingham Palace in the aftermath of Prince Philip’s death. The 26-year-old had shared the video to her 2.1 million followers on her story, […]

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The Queen was by Prince Philip’s side during his final days It has been reported that Prince Philip refused to return to hospital prior to his death, and insisted on looking after himself. The Duke of Edinburgh had previously spent a month in hospital for an infection before being discharged on March 16, but this […]

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It’s more Hollywood involvement for the Fleabag star The makers of Indiana Jones, Lucasfilms, have announced that Phoebe Waller-Bridge has been cast as the female lead in the fifth-installment of the franchise. The Fleabag creator, who was also recently involved as a writer on the new James Bond film No Time To Die, will appear […]

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75% of the UK population could now have antibodies A study from University College London (UCL) has suggested that the UK population is on the cusp of reaching herd immunity in the battle against Covid-19. According to researchers at the university, up to three-quarters of the population will have antibodies in their system as a […]

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The Duke of Sussex is “united in grief” with his family Prince Harry is planning to return to the UK for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, after the sad news that Prince Philip had passed away on Friday morning at the age of 99. It will be the first time that Harry has returned to […]

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The number of second doses given out on Wednesday was over 400,000 More than 6,000,000 people in the UK have now received both doses of Covid-19 vaccine and are now fully fully vaccinated against the virus. It is after 408,396 second jabs were administered on Wednesday, just the second time that the number had exceeded […]

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Forget the BAFTAs or Grammies, this is an award we can get invested in Fry Magazine have announced their 50 best fish and chip shops in the country. After a rigorous judging process in which chippies across the land were visited by a mystery shopper and assessed on everything from food quality to customer service, […]

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Ritter died of a brain tumour on Monday April 6 Friday Night Dinner‘s 10th anniversary special will be dedicated to much-loved actor and star of the show Paul Ritter. The actor, who played Martin Goodman in the popular sitcom, tragically passed away from a brain tumour on Monday 6 April. He was only 54 years […]

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The incredible journey took place in 1965 A homesick man who managed to airmail himself in a wooden box so that he could get home to Britain from Australia is searching for his two mates who helped him. Brian Robson was 19 and living in Australia at the time, but wanted to go home. However […]

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“The speed of the vaccine programme is not affected by the decisions yesterday” Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that the UK has “more than enough” Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to cover all under-30s after the news on Wednesday that this age group would no longer be offered the AstraZeneca jab. Hancock also confirmed that […]

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Crowds threw petrol bombs and fireworks as well Belfast suffered another night of violence as clashes between loyalist and nationalist continued. A bus was attacked and hijacked, with another set alight, in scenes that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said “deeply concerned” him. Several police officers have also been injured in the violence in the […]

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Nice to know that some scientists have still got free time on their hands Professor Alan Mackie, from the School of Food Science and Nutrition at Leeds University, seems to have taken a swipe at the very foundations of our country. Professor Mackie has suggested that you may need to add the milk to your […]

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Only essential stores would be ruled out from needing a form of Covid-status certification So-called “Covid passports” may be required for customers to enter clothes shops in England after all lockdown restrictions are lifted on 21 June. In a briefing document circulated on Monday by Downing Street, the government confirmed that it was considering “Covid-status […]

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The pageant winner went to hospital with head injuries Beauty queen Pushpika De Silva had the crown taken off her head by the previous year’s winner, who claimed that De Silva could not win the title as she was a divorced woman. De Silva had won the Mrs Sri Lanka title at the ceremony on […]

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The fan theories are flying all over the places this series Eagle-eyed Line of Duty fans have spotted the reappearance of a familiar prison guard from a previous series of the BBC drama. And, shock, she’s a bent copper. Before going any further, if it wasn’t already clear: spoiler warning. In Sunday’s episode, Farida Jatri, […]

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