It comes as a number of NHS Trusts reintroduce mask-wearing There are growing fears that rising covid rates in the UK could disrupt the summer holiday plans of many. In particular, the concerns are that the soaring cases here could see other countries introduce measures for tourists coming from Britain. Last week, there were 285,507 […]

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Korben realised a four year dream with his sequined attire A 16-year-old has gone viral on Twitter after going to school prom in tuxedo ballgown. Korben, who goes to Archbishop Sancroft High School in Harleston, Norfolk, attended his prom in a magnificent red sequined tuxedo ballgown, something he had wanted to do since the age […]

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Police said they thought Jayland Walker was reaching to his waist for a weapon when they unleashed a volley of 90 gunshots Bodycam footage shows the moment police officers in Ohio shot Jayland Walker more than 60 times after he ran away from a traffic stop last week. On Monday June 27, officers tried to […]

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Warning: this article contains images some may find distressing The trophy hunter often posted pictures on social media of himself posing with the carcasses of animals he had killed A wildlife trophy hunter has been killed in an “execution-style” murder in Limpopo, South Africa. Police found Riaan Naude dead next to his vehicle in the […]

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Don’t worry, there are no finale spoilers here Kate Bush has reportedly earned an estimated $2.3m (£1.9m) in streaming revenue from ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ as a result of its use in Stranger Things. The song – which was first released in 1985 – features heavily in the latest season of […]

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FairFuel UK has accused the government of being ‘clueless in reducing the pain of the crippling cost of living crisis’ Drivers have been warned about potential chaos on the roads on Monday (July 4) as protests are planned over the price of fuel. One of the biggest demonstrations is set to take place across the […]

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Zhou was involved in one of the worst crashes the sport has seen in a long time Footage has emerged online from spectators who witnessed first hand Zhou Guanyu’s horror crash that red flagged the British Grand Prix after just one corner. Zhou’s Alfa Romeo ended up sliding upside down after his car was hit […]

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Miraculously, Zhou Guanyu is okay The British Grand Prix was red flagged after just one corner after a horrific crash involving Zhou Guanyu which saw the driver’s car slide upside down before flipping over the barrier. Going into the first corner, George Russell’s Mercedes crashed into Zhou’s Alfa Romeo. Zhou then made contact with another […]

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‘That is a life saved unequivocally’ The Halo device has been credited with saving the life of a racing driver after two cars were involved in a shocking accident at Silverstone on Sunday. In the Formula 2 race taking place at the track on Sunday morning, drivers Roy Nissany and Dennis Hauger collided on the […]

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It doesn’t go down well with the crowd… A prom night DJ has been slammed online over his choice of song for the prom queen’s winning dance. In a clip of a senior prom in Texas, the prom queen Sarah Mendenhall, who is in a wheelchair, is in the middle of the dancefloor alongside the […]

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Absolute scenes in Worcester A man has gone viral after a clip of him flooring himself as he goes for a haymaker punch was shared online. In the clip, several men are stood outside on the street at night, with the majority seemingly minding their own business. But clearly something has upset the man in […]

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Some of the allegations date back as far as 2017 Six new claims of inappropriate behaviour by disgraced former Tory MP Chris Pincher. The MP for Tamworth, who has been dubbed a ‘pound shop Harvey Weinstein’ in the past, announced his resignation on Thursday. This came after he is alleged to have assaulted two men […]

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An expert has explained the numerous factors at play in the sentences In the past week, two of the most high-profile sex trafficking cases have come to a close after R Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell were both sentenced to decades behind bars. On Tuesday (28 June), Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years behind bars […]

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It’s hoped the move will see GPs carry out an extra 50m appointments a year by 2024 The government has introduced new rules that could make it easier for you to get time of work for illness. From today (July 1) rules around who can give you sick note to hand into work have been […]

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‘If I had another 100 lives, I think I would choose to be Technoblade every single time’ Popular YouTuber ‘Technoblade‘ has passed away at the age of 23 from cancer, posting one final video as an emotional goodbye to his fans. Technoblade, whose real name was Alex, had been battling stage four cancer for the […]

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Halfway through 2022, what a thrill Welcome back one and all, a pleasure to have your company again, except those of you who still say ‘pinch, punch, first day of the month.’ Well, after the fanfare of number 300, it’s very much business as usual this week. Solidarity this weekend with anyone else fearing for […]

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The cat is out the bag One of the most eagerly anticipated moments in Love Island history happened on Thursday night – yes, Gemma Owen finally told the villa that her dad is Michael Owen. The 19-year-old was arguably the biggest name on this year’s series when it was announced she would be entering the […]

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The temple has labelled itself the ‘leading beacon of light in the battle for abortion access’ The Satanic Temple has announced it is challenging the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade because it violates its “religious freedom.” The Satanic Temple is prepared to start a legal fight against lawmakers in Texas, one of […]

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The likes of ITV and Channel 4 are currently limited to an average of seven minutes of adverts an hour Ofcom has suggested advertising breaks on UK television channels could get longer and more frequent as part of a review of its rules. The broadcast regulator said that changes in viewing habits and the rise […]

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It is unclear if the painting has been damaged Two activists from Just Stop Oil glued themselves to a Vincent Van Gogh painting in protest against the art world’s seeming ignorance towards climate change. Louis Mckechnie, 21, and Emily Brocklebank, 24, glued themselves to “Peach Trees in Blossom” on Thursday at the Courtauld Gallery in […]

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People have been left divided over whether this counts as theft A supermarket in Australia has issued a warning to shoppers who break the stems off broccoli before buying it in order to save money. Because customers pay for the vegetable based on its weight, by breaking off the stem which they don’t want to […]

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Russia has labelled it a ‘gesture of goodwill’ Russia has withdrawn from Snake Island, where a group of Ukrainian soldiers famously told a Russian warship to “go f*** yourself.” The Russian defence ministry has said that the move shows that they are not impeding efforts from the United Nations (UN) to organise a humanitarian corridor […]

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Did you see it? Love Island viewers have been left baffled after appearing to spot a ‘clone’ of one of the islanders during last night’s episode. Wednesday’s episode saw more Ekin-Su-based drama as she had the choice of three men, eventually choosing Davide to couple up with. This resulted in Danica coupling up with Jay, […]

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It’s not for what you might think though… Just under a month after the conclusion of her defamation trial with Johnny Depp, Amber Heard could be facing yet more legal action – in Australia. Heard is currently the subject of an “ongoing” perjury investigation in the country relating to an infamous visit to Queensland she […]

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His defence team argued anything more than 10 years would be ‘tantamount to a death sentence’ R Kelly will probably die in prison after he was sentenced to 30 years behind bars for using his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women. On Wednesday, the 55-year-old faced seven of his victims in a court […]

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The way the world’s going, why would anyone want to live this long? A British scientist has said new drugs are in development that could help humans live until the age of 200. Dr Andrew Steele, a British computational biologist, recently wrote a book on longevity and how long humans can live for. He claims […]

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Dozens of Ukrainian women are now part of the project A group of Ukrainian women have been selling nudes online in order to raise money for their country’s war effort against Russia. The project is called ‘TerOnlyFans’ and was launched on International Women’s Day on 8 March by Nastassia Nasko. So far, the group, which […]

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The iconic scenes had initially been intended as ‘fodder’ Tom Hanks has revealed that he wasn’t sure whether anyone would care for the now-iconic bus bench scenes in Forrest Gump. Forrest sitting on that bench has become one of the cinema’s most recognisable images, and of course the bus bench scenes also gave us the […]

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The victim’s sister was injured in the shooting as well A Subway worker in the US has been killed after they were shot by a customer for putting too much mayonnaise on a sandwich. The shooting took place in Atlanta at around 18:30 local time, and left a 26-year-old female member of staff dead and […]

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He was escorted off the plane when it landed A man on a flight in the US has been arrested after reportedly sharing pictures to random passengers of himself receiving oral sex. The incident took place on a Southwest Airline flight from Detroit to Denver. A TikTok has gone viral in which the man, who […]

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It’s not good news for you Captain Jack Sparrow fanatics… Johnny Depp has denied rumours suggesting that he is set for a shock return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Earlier this week, wild rumours began flying around suggesting that the actor was being lined up for a return to the films. PopTopic claimed […]

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Sixteen others, including four children, have been taken to hospital At least 46 people have been found dead in an abandoned truck on the outskirts of San Antonio, in what has been labelled a “horrific, human tragedy” by the city’s mayor. Fire officials said they found “stacks of bodies” in the back of the lorry […]

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The restaurant had claimed to be the first to accept Ethereum and ApeCoin A crypto-themed restaurant has reportedly had to stop accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment following a devastating period for the crypto market. Bored & Hungry opened in Long Beach, California, earlier this year and proudly boasted that it would be the […]

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Thousands have been protesting since the Supreme Court’s decision last week Women in America have suggested going on a ‘sex strike’ in protest against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade. On Friday (June 24), the Supreme Court ruled in favour of a Mississippi law in Dobbs vs Jackson Women’s Health Organization which would […]

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His condition has yet to be diagnosed A man in Canada plans to die by assisted suicide following years of living in constant pain because of a mystery illness. Eric Coulam, from Fort St John, British Columbia has been living with an undiagnosed illness since a tummy ache escalated years ago and ruptured his stomach. […]

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She has battled the disease since October Adele Roberts has announced she is cancer free after several months living with the illness. Last October, the BBC Radio 1 presenter revealed she had bowel cancer. Since then she has been open about her treatment and life with a stoma, documenting her experiences on social media. The […]

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He had been visiting a car dealership with his dad when he was allowed to sit behind the wheel of the car whilst the engine was still running Ben Affleck’s son has managed to crash a Lamborghini – at the age of just 10. Samuel had been joining dad Ben and his fiancee Jennifer Lopez […]

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As fake blood poured down his face, the rapper chanted ‘Godspeed for women’s rights’ Kendrick Lamar closed Glastonbury with a powerful statement which appeared to reference the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Last week, the US Supreme Court effectively outlawed or criminalised abortion in roughly half of the US after it overturned […]

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The singer labelled the US a ‘miserable f**king excuse for a country’ Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has said he will renounce his US citizenship following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Last week, the US Supreme Court effectively outlawed or criminalised abortion in roughly half of the US after it […]

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The final paper banknotes will be officially removed from circulation Brits have been warned they have just 100 days left to spend old paper £20 and £50 banknotes before they are withdrawn from circulation. September 30 is the last day that these old notes will be able to be used, so if you’ve got any […]

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The chickens were sometimes fed double the legal amount of THC A farm in Thailand has started feeding its chickens cannabis instead of giving them antibiotics as part of a study which has initially yielded some promising results. According to researchers from Chiang Mai University’s Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, fewer than 10 percent […]

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Her team have labelled the decision ‘unfortunate’ Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez will not be allowed to compete in the World Championships final on Friday after she fainted in the pool at the event on Wednesday. Alvarez had been performing her solo routine at the event in Budapest when she fainted and had to be rescued […]

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The animal has jokingly been labelled the ‘goat of Kyiv’ Dozens of Russian troops have been injured near the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia after a booby trap of grenades was set off – by a goat. According to Ukraine’s chief intelligence directorate, the incident took place in the village of Kinski Rozdory in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The agency […]

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‘YOU take YOUR seat’ Joe Biden has accidentally shown what appears to be another so-called ‘cheat sheet’ telling him what to do in an important meeting. The president was sitting down with wind-industry executives in the Roosevelt Room at the White House to launch the Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership when he flashed the card, […]

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Step aside Fanny Chmelar, there’s a new kid on the block Bradley Walsh was left in fits of laughter on The Chase after yet another answer on the quiz show tickled his funny bone. The 62-year-old host has become renowned for being easily amused at some of the cheekier answers on the show. Previous examples […]

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He has been labelled a ‘malicious individual’ A YouTuber has been criticised for making tens of thousands of dollars from videos attacking Amber Heard during her defamation trial with Johnny Depp. Martin Lewis, who goes by That Umbrella Guy online, has risen to fame with his no-holds-barred approach to the celebrity world, helping him garner […]

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The big 300 What a day. Someone buy a cake and crack open a bottle of the bubbly because the JOE Friday Pub Quiz has hit the 300 milestone. It’s quite the landmark, so let’s retrace our history a bit shall we? If you want to take a trip back in time to the year […]

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They had combined sentences of more than 72 years A paedophile, kidnapper and a number of drug dealers were among 23 “foreign criminals” deported from the UK on Thursday on a flight back to Albania. The group of those deported also included members of organised crime gangs and one individual with no right to be […]

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Moaning was one of the least-reported sensations in the study A study has found that moaning is not part of the female orgasm and should be removed from a scale often used to measure the phenomenon. Researchers at the University of Ottawa surveyed 637 pre, peri and post-menopausal women between the ages of 18 and […]

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A charity is due to be set up in her honour Model and influencer Niece Waidhofer has died by suicide at the age of 31 after a “long battle with mental health,” her family have said. Waidhofer, who had 4.2m followers on Instagram, often worked with her followers to help them with their mental health […]

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