It follows reports that a Qatari group are interested in taking over Man United Manchester United could be blocked from playing in the Champions League next season because of UEFA rules around club ownership. In November, the Glazer family announced they were ready to listen to offers from parties interested in purchasing a stake in […]

3 years ago

‘Christians have recognised since ancient times that God is neither male nor female’ The Church of England is to consider allowing priests to use alternatives to referring to God as ‘he’. The Church said it would launch a new project on “gendered language” referencing God in the spring to decide on any changes, after priests […]

3 years ago

Investigators are still treating Nicola Bulley’s disappearance as a missing persons inquiry Police have rejected suggestions that Nicola Bulley’s disappearance could have been the result of criminal activity, as the search for the missing mother continues. The 45-year-old was was last seen walking her dog in St Michael’s on Wyre at 9.10am on 27 January, […]

3 years ago

Christine McVie passed away in November last year Mick Fleetwood has said Fleetwood Mac are “done” following the death of Christine McVie. The 75-year-old, who was the co-founder and drummer of the legendary band, told reporters at the 65th Grammy Awards on Sunday that it is currently “unthinkable” for Fleetwood Mac to perform without McVie. […]

3 years ago

‘This is literally all I’ve talked about for SEVEN YEARS’ Katherine Ryan has said that Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating history is “creepy” after the actor was seen at a party with a 19-year-old model. DiCaprio split up with his long-term model girlfriend Camila Morrone last summer. Whilst on the surface this may not have appeared any […]

3 years ago

Elf Bar has ‘wholeheartedly apologised’ Elf Bar vapes have been taken off shelves in supermarkets across the country after the company admitted the products contained illegal levels of nicotine. One line of the disposable vape pens had been found to be at least 50 percent over the UK’s  legal nicotine limit. Lab tests carried out […]

3 years ago

The pair were seen together at a party Leonardo DiCaprio’s love life has become the centre of attention once again after he was spotted with a 19-year-old model. The actor split up with his long-term model girlfriend Camila Morrone last summer. Whilst on the surface this may not have appeared any more significant than other celebrity […]

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‘Everything is pointing to the river’ The head of the specialist dive squad searching for Nicola Bulley has said he does now think that she fell into the river she was walking along when she went missing. Nicola was last seen at 9.10am on 27 January while walking in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, having […]

3 years ago

He said that if Nicola did indeed drown in the river, his team will find her ‘straight away’ The head of the specialist dive squad searching for Nicola Bulley has said he believes something is “not right” with the police theory that she fell in a river. Nicola was last seen at 9.10am on 27 […]

3 years ago

City managed to successfully appeal sanctions issued against them by UEFA in 2020 Manchester City will not be able to go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to appeal the sanctions issued against them by the Premier League over financial rule breaches. On Monday morning, the Premier League announced that City had been charged […]

3 years ago

Pascal took on the role for a comedy sketch Super Mario fans have jokingly called for Pedro Pascal to replace Chris Pratt in The Super Mario Bros. Movie after the actor embodied the role for a Saturday Night Live sketch. Airing over the weekend, the three minute long skit saw Pascal become beloved plumber in […]

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After a four-year investigation, the Premier League have thrown the book at Man City Manchester City could be expelled from the Premier League after they were charged with breaking financial rules. On Monday morning, the Premier League announced that City had been charged for “numerous breaches” of financial rules following a four-year investigation. The charges […]

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A major quake earlier on Monday has killed more than 1,200 people A second earthquake has struck in south-eastern Turkey, with its epicentre near the city of Kahramanmaras, according to reports. The US Geological Survey said it had measured the strength of the quake to be 7.5 magnitude. I know it is difficult to follow, […]

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Spoilers ahead! Just in case you were in any doubt about Sarah Lancashire’s national treasure status The country came to a halt last night for roughly 70 minutes as millions of us sat down for the finale of Happy Valley. After three series spread over eight years, the nation said a fond farewell to Sarah […]

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“He was very hail-fellow-well-met. Almost too nice.” Alex Ferguson believes that Owen Hargreaves was ‘one of the most disappointing’ transfers he made during his time as Manchester United manager. In his 26 years as Red Devils coach, the Scot made over 100 signings and most of them worked out well. Ferguson displayed excellent instincts for […]

3 years ago

The incredible ticket price was prompted by the cost of living crisis Rapper Slowthai has announced a tour of a number of pubs and independent music venues, tickets for which will cost just £1. The Grammy-nominated rapper and musician, born in Northampton, is building up to the release of his third studio album, entitled Ugly. […]

3 years ago

A care home has been fined $10,000 for the incident A woman was left “gasping for air” in a body bag at funeral home after she had been falsely declared dead. Officials said the 66-year-old woman was declared dead at the Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care Centre in Urbandale, Iowa, on January 3 after a staff […]

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Neville has labelled it a ‘clumsy like’ Gary Neville has spoken out after he liked a tweet in relation to Mason Greenwood’s case. On Thursday, the 21-year-old footballer had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Following this, Neville liked a tweet from former […]

3 years ago

February made me shiver, with every pub quiz I delivered It’s all about variety at the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. I do my best each week to cater to quizzers of all interests and ability. This week really demonstrates how much of a broad church the quiz is, with the final two rounds focusing on […]

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He was sentenced in 2015 Former pop star Gary Glitter has been freed from prison after serving half his 16-year jail term. Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was sentenced in 2015 for attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one of having sex with a girl under 13. The 79-year-old has been […]

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The club have released a statement about Greenwood Mason Greenwood will have to stay away from Manchester United for an indefinite period of time whilst the club carries out its own internal investigation into the player. On Thursday, the 21-year-old footballer had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped. In a statement, […]

3 years ago

‘I can call him my high school bully and high school sweetheart’ A woman has revealed how she is “happily married” to the man her “high school bully” who teased her every day for months at school. Lauren Enslow, 20, from Utah, fell in love with Lucas Olsen, 21, when she forgave him for tormenting […]

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Police believe the woman was “in the area at the time” of Nicola Bulley’s disappearance Police have released a picture of a woman they want to speak to in the search for Nicola Bulley. The 45-year-old mum was last seen walking next to the River Wyre off Garstang Road, in St Michael’s on Wyre, at […]

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He claims she ‘breached an agreement’ to improve their relationship and damaged his ‘stellar reputation’ by turning him down A man has sued his female friend for £1.9million over “emotional trauma” after she refused to be his girlfriend. K Kawshigan, a director at drone company D1 Racing, filed two lawsuits in Singapore against Nora Tan […]

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Students received their degree certificates and grades more than a month after their supposed graduation A university paid students £500 after they were unable to give them their degree certificates or grades at their graduation ceremony. Graduates at the Queen Mary, University of London were handed a piece of paper while walking across the stage […]

3 years ago

A petition has been set up to remove her from the platform A TikToker has been on the receiving end of a huge backlash after she compared disabled children to “vegetables.” In a now-deleted livestream, Kerrie Essex Baker, from Crewe, made the awful comments alongside her husband Darren. In the stream, she said that the […]

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Another oil company announces record profits… Shell has announced record annual profits of $39.9bn (£32.2bn). The London-listed company made more than £68bn in 2022, but once adjusted earnings are taken into account, this gave the company a profit of £32.2 billion. The profits also came thanks to bumper gas prices as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine […]

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Andrew Tate and his brother will remain in custody until at least February 27 A court in Romania has upheld the decision to extend the detention of Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan in custody on charges of human trafficking, sexual assault and rape. In January, police in Romania extended the Tate brothers’ detention for […]

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There are concerns over the song’s lyrics The Welsh Rugby Union has decided to ban the song ‘Delilah’ from being sung by choirs at the Principality Stadium during the Six Nations. The Telegraph reports that the Tom Jones song has been banned by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) due to concerns over the song’s lyrics. […]

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The comet will pass closest to Earth tonight An incredibly rare green comet will be visible from Earth tonight for the first time for 50,000 years. Comet C/2022 E3 will fly past our planet at a distance of about 26.4 million miles (42.5 million km). Stargazers will be able to tell the difference between the […]

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He hopes to one day open his own sweet store A schoolboy has made £1,000 after setting up his own sweets business. Luke Scotney, from Peterborough, has a severe nut allergy and struck upon the idea for his own business after struggling to find pick and mix he could eat. The 11-year-old has always had […]

3 years ago

‘There is nothing special in this drink that you would not get from water and a sip of coconut water’ It’s the drink that has sent teenagers and adults into meltdown in recent months, but a nutritionist has now explained why she wouldn’t buy Prime Hydration for her child. The drink, created by KSI and […]

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‘He just said ‘mummy’s lost” Missing mum Nicola Bulley’s two young daughters are said to have “cried their eyes out” when their dad told them their mum had gone missing. Nicola Bulley was last seen walking next to the River Wyre off Garstang Road, in St Michael’s on Wyre, at about 9.15am on January 27. […]

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The relationship between Cancelo and Guardiola has been strained in recent months Joao Cancelo shock departure from Manchester City reportedly came following a training ground bust-up with manager Pep Guardiola last week. On Monday afternoon, it was revealed that the Portuguese fullback is set to join Bayern Munich until the end of the season, with […]

3 years ago

After an MRI scan, doctors discovered a 4cm tumour on his brain A “healthy, active” little boy whose headaches turned out to be a brain tumour died just four months after his diagnosis, despite his mother warning doctors on multiple occasions about his illness. Rayhan Majid, aged four, died after doctors discovered an aggressive grade […]

3 years ago

‘If you play Hogwarts Legacy, it’s an ugly look’ Gamers and Harry Potter fans are urging people to boycott the upcoming Harry Potter video game, Hogwarts Legacy, because of JK Rowling’s comments and opinions on transgender people. Hogwarts Legacy, developed by Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, is an upcoming role-playing game set to […]

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She was travelling at just 6mph Police in Gloucester have been mocked after they seized a mother’s electric scooter as she took her child to school. The woman was stopped by specialist roads policing officers from the Gloucestershire Constabulary in Stroud, Gloucestershire, on Friday. Footage showed her riding the e-scooter at a speed of just […]

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‘I’d like to go on the record and say I don’t agree with him’ James May has labelled Jeremy Clarkson’s controversial Meghan Markle column as “too creepy”, admitting that he “wouldn’t have written that.” May was appearing on Radio 4’s Today programme to discuss his views on potential 20mph speed limits coming into force. Near […]

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‘He is better than 99% politicians out there’ MrBeast has cured 1,000 people of their blindness in his latest video in a staggering display of generosity and kindness. MrBeast – real name Jimmy Donaldson – is the most followed person on YouTube, with 130 million subscribers. Having started out on the platform in 2012, he […]

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Sheffield United promptly score just a minute into the game Ryan Reynolds had a bold prediction for Gary Lineker and co ahead of Wrexham’s FA Cup clash with Sheffield United on Sunday. Reynolds was in attendance at the Racecourse Ground for one of the biggest games in Wrexham’s recent history as they took on the […]

3 years ago

Patience is a virtue A Florida man has landed a big lottery win on a ticket that he only purchased after someone cut in ahead of him in the queue. Stephen Munoz Espinoza struck gold, winning $1 million on a lottery ticket after a rude stranger jumped ahead of him in line at a Florida […]

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He has also been charged with attempted murder and possessing an offensive weapon A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a teenage girl who was stabbed to death in Hexham. Holly Newton, 15, was fatally wounded in the Priestpopple area of Hexham at about 17:10 GMT on Friday and later died in […]

3 years ago

Sounds nice doesn’t it? Martin Lewis has revealed how those aged between 18 and 39-years-old can get up to £1,000 per year from the government. Speaking on the Martin Lewis Money Show, the financial expert explained the benefits of a Lifetime ISA, also known as a LISA. LISAs are a government scheme that pays savers […]

3 years ago

The findings ‘indicate the inner core has nearly ceased its rotation in the recent decade’ The way that the Earth’s core rotates may have changed recently, slowing down in relation to the mantle, according to a new study. The Earth is formed of the crust, the mantle and the inner and outer cores. The solid inner core […]

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‘Next day I told him we were done’ A woman has explained why she decided to divorce her husband the day after their wedding because of a stunt he pulled involving their wedding cake. Writing in to Slate‘s Dear Prudence advice column, the woman explained exactly what her husband had done to warrant such a […]

3 years ago

An investigation concluded that Zahawi had not fulfilled the requirements of being an “honest, open and an exemplary leader” Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked from his position as chairman of the Conservative Party over a “serious breach” of the ministerial code. In recent days, the Tory MP has been at the centre of controversy surrounding […]

3 years ago

Some forecasters have predicted an ‘indicator of a Beast from the East’ The Met Office has played down claims that a ‘snow bomb’ similar to the ‘Beast from the East’ is set to hit the UK. Some forecasters had predicted a polar vortex could trigger a deep freeze across the UK, causing similar conditions to […]

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The mayor of Hexham has described the incident as a ‘horrendous tragedy’ A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death on Friday evening. The victim was rushed to hospital with stab wounds after being attacked in Hexham, Northumberland, shorty after 17:10 on January 27, but […]

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She has lived in four temporary homes in the last six months S Club 7 star Hannah Spearritt has said that she and her family were left homeless after being forced out of their home by a landlord with just two days notice. The singer, who is shot to fame in the late 90s and […]

3 years ago

‘People don’t realise the seriousness of firing a laser at our aircraft or any aircraft’ A man in the US has been shot dead after pointing a laser and firing a rifle at a police helicopter. The unnamed 33-year-old pointed a green laser from inside his home at the helicopter while it was circling north […]

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