She has labelled the license fee an ‘unfair tax’ Liz Truss’ new culture secretary is firmly against the license fee, and has called for it to be “scrapped altogether.” Michelle Donelan took over from Nadine Dorries on Tuesday as the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and it looks as if she […]

3 years ago

The offer of a raincoat tempted the chimpanzee back Footage has been shared online of the moment a chimpanzee who escaped from a zoo returned to an employee’s arms in exchange for a raincoat. Journalist Hanna Liubakova shared the clip on Twitter which shows the chimp, named Chichi, wandering around the streets of Kharkiv, Ukraine. […]

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The majority of the lorries were empty Animal Rebellion activists have caused mayhem on roads after supergluing themselves to Muller lorries. Traffic was halted as around 40 Animal Rebellion members climbed on top of the vehicles in protest against the dairy industry. The group has carried out blockades at four dairies as part of its […]

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Peppa Pig has been running since 2004 and is one of the most popular children’s TV shows Children’s TV show Peppa Pig has introduced its first same-sex couple of the show. Peppa Pig has been running since 2004 and has become one of the most popular series for young children. It follows the everyday adventures […]

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They could still make a profit though An Antiques Roadshow guest was left deflated after being told that a statue that could have been worth a quarter of a million pounds actually had a value of just £150. Sunday evening’s edition of the show came from the grounds of Wollaton Hall in Nottingham, and saw […]

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Viewers loved Huw Edwards’ audio guide to London Huw Edwards has been praised for his commentary of Liz Truss’ car journey through London to Downing Street, providing viewers with an in-depth knowledge of the capital. On Tuesday, Liz Truss officially became the new Prime Minister, and made her way through London to her new home […]

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Brendan Fraser has received critical acclaim for his latest role There are few actors and personalities who are as universally liked as Brendan Fraser, and the world of film is revelling in his comeback. The Mummy Returns star has received critical acclaim for his latest role in The Whale. In the film, Fraser plays the role […]

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The creators were probably hoping for a better reception Amazon’s new series, The Rings of Power, has become the lowest rated production in the Lord of the Rings franchise. The much-anticipated prequel was released on Friday (September 2) and is the most expensive series ever made, with each episode costing a reported $50m to make. […]

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Some thought it was ‘hilarious,’ others thought it was ‘disgraceful’… Viewers have been divided by the BBC’s special send-off episode of Have I Got News For You for Boris Johnson. On Friday night, the satirical series recorded a special instalment, titled “Have I Got News for Boris: A Very Special Tribute.” And, as usual, the […]

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It’s not the first time this sort of burial site has been discovered Archaeologists in Poland have been left bemused after they discovering the remains of a woman who had been dubbed a ‘vampire’. Researchers were digging at a 17th century cemetery in the village of Pien when they found the bones – with the […]

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‘I just miss having my beard’ Hairy Bikers’ Dave Myers has said that he misses his beard more than his hair following chemotherapy. The chef, who shot to fame alongside his lifelong friend Si King as the cooking duo the Hairy Bikers, was giving an update on how his treatment was going following his cancer […]

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The man’s cut from a different cloth A resurfaced Top Gear clip has shown the moment Jeremy Clarkson lost control of a car at 120mph in the rain – and just how casually he deals with it. In the clip from 2014, Jeremy is testing a BMW M135 against a Golf GTI at the show’s […]

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People feel lied to Disney fans have reacted with shock after finding out that part of the studio’s iconic intro was in fact a figment of their imagination. It’s an intro we’ve all seen hundreds of times. The silhouette of the Disney castle appearing on our screen, with the familiar tune of ‘When You Wish […]

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He cracked four levels of encryption on a coin A brainy teen in Australia has managed to crack four levels of code on a commemorative coin released by the country’s foreign intelligence cybersecurity agency. The 14-year-old from Tasmania cracked the code in just an hour, shocking officials who couldn’t believe how quickly he solved the […]

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One of the more unusual Marvel post-credits scenes She-Hulk viewers have been left divided over a post-credits scene in the series – which sees Megan Thee Stallion enter the MCU. In case you aren’t quite familiar with the series, it follows lawyer Jennifer Walters (played by Tatiana Maslany) after she receives a blood transfusion from […]

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It turns out porn pays Porn star Riley Reid has recently purchased a newly-built mansion in Pasadena, California, worth almost $5m. Reid, real name Ashley Mathew, is one of the most-followed personalities on OnlyFans, and paid the full $4.8m amount up front for the four-bedroom, six-bathroom compound situated on a massive 3.6-acre lot. Her new […]

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Adam Sandler as the son of a devil? What’s not to like? An Adam Sandler film has dropped on Netflix just in time for some classic trashy weekend viewing. The comedic actor has become famous for his wide-array of films, having released over 50 films throughout his career. Some have become cult classics (Happy Gilmore), […]

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The most obvious spoiler warning you could ever wish for For the past two weeks, Game of Thrones fans have been enjoying the opportunity to return to Westeros and indulge in all the usual antics that they get up to over on that damn continent, thanks to House of the Dragon. There’s been violence, sex, […]

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They’re now trying to secure a refund There are few people with more of a grip on the world of music at the moment than Harry Styles. On Thursday morning, presale tickets for his tour went on sale, with hundreds of thousands of fans scrambling to get their hands on them. But one person has […]

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The hero they needed A TUI pilot decided to perform a runway U-turn to pick up a crying girl and her dad who had been “left behind”. Adrian Insley, his parents, partner and their four children were returning from their holiday in Tenerife when holiday disaster struck after they made a stop at the Duty […]

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Struggling to compute this one. Shrek is the gift that keeps on giving. 20 years after its release, fans are still discovering hidden jokes and easter eggs that have gone unnoticed in this cinematic masterpiece. These hidden and disguised treats are usually funny jokes, throwaway lines, pop culture references or adult humour that the makers […]

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She says her son had seen the ‘Blackout Challenge’ on TikTok A mum who found her teenage boy dead in his bedroom has said he was attempting the same viral challenge that Archie Battersbee’s mother believe killed him. Lauryn Keating found Leon Brown, 14, unresponsive in his room last Thursday (August 25). She has now […]

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She presented BBC Breakfast alongside him for more than a decade Susanna Reid has paid tribute to her former colleague and friend Bill Turnbull, following the news of his death at the age of 66. Reid shared the iconic orange BBC Breakfast sofa with Turnbull from 2003 to 2014 before her departure. In a tweet, […]

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He presented BBC Breakfast for 15 years Broadcaster Bill Turnbull has died at the age of 66, his representatives have confirmed. He had presented the BBC’s flagship morning news show for 15 years until his departure in 2016, when he moved to Classic FM. In 2018, he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Before his […]

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Heartbreak for millions Social media sensation Hasbulla Magomedov has said he isn’t ready to enter the world of dating because of his age. The 3’3″ Russian, who suffers from dwarfism, has shot to fame in the last couple of years after posting videos on Instagram and TikTok of himself performing daring stunts and pranks. He […]

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One of their purchases was a mansion with a home cinema An Australian woman and her family went on a multi-million dollar spending spree after they were accidentally given $10.4 million (£6.1m) instead of a $100 (£60) refund. Melbourne resident Thevamanogari Manivel had been set to receive the $100 refund from cryptocurrency exchange platform Crypto.com […]

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Birmingham has gained a new landmark The famous ‘Four Lads in Jeans’ are being honoured with a statue. The awesome foursome shot to internet stardom in 2019 after posing, in jeans, outside an All Bar One, creating a picture that summed up an entire demographic. For weeks they were the meme of the moment, and […]

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She died from dehydration due to gastroenteritis A coroner’s report has concluded the death of the wife of a US congressman was linked to the “adverse effects” of a herbal remedy she had taken. Lori McClintock, wife of Californian congressman Tom McClintock, was found unresponsive by her husband in December 2021. The day before her […]

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The new prices changes are to take effect immediately. Sony has announced that the prices of the PlayStation 5 – both the Digital Edition and the version with the disc drive – will be raised in the UK and across the world. The company has said they are increasing the price of the much-sought after […]

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‘I’m so smart or crazy. I don’t know’ A woman has divided opinion after revealing that her fiancé has signed a legal document saying that if he cheats on her, he must pay all of her bills. Earlier this month, Chaylene went viral on TikTok after sharing that she had notarised an official contract with […]

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The man was arrested in an operation involving armed officers A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel. The nine-year-old was tragically shot and killed when a gunman opened fire through the door of her home in Kingsheath Avenue in the Knotty Ash area of Liverpool around 10pm on Monday. […]

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For some reason, the doormat put them off… A couple’s doormat had a much greater benefit than simply cleaning people’s shoes, as it managed to turn away a pair of “religious zealots” from their house. Jamie Foust and her wife had purchased the rainbow-patterned doormat earlier this year in celebration of pride month, which takes […]

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He plans on raising £10,000 for the trip A British dad-of-two who left his partner and family for a Ukrainian refugee is now going to fight on the frontline of the war-torn country. Tony Garnett, 29, from Bradford, ran off with 22-year-old Sofiia Karkadym just 10 days after she moved into the family home he […]

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Olivia’s family described her as someone who “broke the mould” Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s family have released a statement following her death in Liverpool on Monday night. The nine-year-old was tragically shot and killed when a gunman opened fire through the door of her home in Kingsheath Avenue in the Knotty Ash area of Liverpool around 10pm on […]

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The show has been renewed for a fourth and final season Fans have been reacting to the news that The Umbrella Academy will be finishing after its next season. Since launching on Netflix in 2019, the superhero series has built up a devoted and loyal fanbase and is one of the streaming services most popular […]

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He had to use a magnifying glass to help with reading the questions A 92-year-old man who is believed to be the oldest GCSE student to sit an exam has passed his maths paper with the highest mark possible. Derek Skipper, from Orwell in Cambridgeshire, had signed up for a free adult education course run […]

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The bull ruptured the man’s spleen A man has died after being gored by a bull set alight as part of a traditional bull-running festival in Spain. Horrific footage shows Adrian Martínez Fernández, 24, being buffeted by the half-tonne animal in the town of Vallada in Valencia on Sunday (August 21). The video shows the […]

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The elephant stabbed his handler with its tusks before tearing him apart An elephant in Thailand ripped his 32-year-old handler in half after going “crazy” because of the extreme workload it was being given. Authorities believe the animal, called Pom Pam, had become frustrated at having to transport rubberwood at a plantation in southern Thailand’s […]

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His phone contained more than 750 images and videos of child abuse A blind man is facing time behind bars after a delivery driver caught him watching videos of child sex abuse using voice activation software. Guy Kibblewhite, 58, from East Kilbride appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on August 19, and admitted to having hundreds […]

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Markle told the story on the first episode of her new podcast A TV host burst out laughing after hearing a story from Meghan Markle about her son Archie’s nursery catching fire. The Duchess of Sussex shared the tale while speaking with tennis legend Serena Williams in the first episode of her new Spotify podcast, […]

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One of the contestants’ relatives worked in the World Trade Center Footage from Big Brother USA shows the moment that contestants were told about the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. On September 9, 2001, two planes were flown into the World Trade Center, commonly known as the Twin Towers, […]

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Mind blowing With the length of time it can take to get from one part of England to another sometimes, it’s easy for us to forget that we actually live in a pretty small country. It may take two hours to get from London to Birmingham, if you’re lucky, but the distances between major cities […]

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They are expected to soon be submerged again with rain forecast Dinosaur tracks from around 113 million years ago have been revealed on a river bed in Texas because of severe drought conditions. Drought conditions at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Texas have caused a river in the park to dry out completely in some […]

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Gas prices soared on Monday, prompting even higher price cap forecasts The energy price cap could soar to more than £6,500 next spring, according to the latest forecast for household bills. After a spike in gas prices on Monday, consultancy Auxilione has suggested that regulator Ofgem’s price cap could rise to £6,552 in April 2023. […]

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His channel had more than 700,000 subscribers YouTube has followed the lead of Facebook and Instagram and decided to ban Andrew Tate from its platform for breaching its rules on hate speech. The 35-year-old has gained notoriety in recent months because of his inflammatory and controversial views on women, which many have labelled as misogynistic. […]

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TikTok has become the latest social media platform to ban him Andrew Tate has been banned from TikTok for violating the platform’s policies on misogyny and hateful behaviour. The 35-year-old has gained notoriety in recent months because of his inflammatory and controversial views on women, which many have labelled as misogynistic. This includes videos where […]

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They had spent £2,500 on the trip to Mexico A British man was forced to spend his dream holiday alone after his girlfriend was deported over a visa mix-up. Scott Kinghorn, 32, and partner Thallise Marciano, 29, spent £2,500 as part of a trip to Mexico bought as a last-minute deal from Tui. But the […]

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The fight package would reportedly be worth £150m Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to meet in a blockbuster heavyweight unification bout in Saudi Arabia on December 17, according to reports. On Saturday night, Usyk retained his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO titles against Anthony Joshua at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. […]

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‘Imagine your next opponent is Venom, Bane, and Tommy from Warrior’ Tom Hardy has proven that his tough guy image isn’t just limited to the screen, as he won a gold medal in a Jiu-Jitsu competition over the weekend. In a brilliant example of nominative determinism, Hardy won every match by submission as he ‘dominated’ […]

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Some are concerned that fans will flock to Cornwall because of the series There is not long to wait for Game of Thrones fans to finally return to the world of Westeros, with prequel series House of the Dragon hitting our screens on Sunday night. But while millions of fans around the world will be […]

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