Pancake Day is a very British phenomenon it seems It’s easily one of the top five days of the year, but Americans still can’t quite wrap their heads around the British phenomenon that is Pancake Day. Whilst Shrove Tuesday is a day recognised in Christian countries across the world, the fanatical celebration of pancakes on […]

3 years ago

Some have labelled it ‘genius’ whilst others have said it’s lazy parenting A mum-of-two has divided opinion after putting her children in a box so she can have some peace and quiet and get jobs done. Gabrielle Dunn posted a video on TikTok showing what she described as the ‘ultimate mum hack’, placing her toddler […]

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40 percent of the nominees were people of colour, but not one walked away with an award on the night Alison Hammond was the only Black person in the Bafta winners’ picture after all 49 victors on the night were white. The British film awards, which were this year co-presented by Hammond and Richard E. […]

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Procedures to identify the body are still ongoing Lancashire Police has said it needs more time to identify the body that was pulled from the River Wyre yesterday. It is currently unable to confirm whether it is the missing mum-of-two who was last seen over three weeks ago, the Metro reports. The force are holding […]

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Fasten your seatbelts, this is a belter The internet is home to some of the most bizarre, wacky – and often dangerous – conspiracy theories you can think of, Whether it’s flat-earthers, ‘jet fuel can’t melt steel beams’, or the idea that Bill Gates is injecting us with tracking devices, people can tell the world […]

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Readers have been assured that the ‘sharp-edged spirit’ of Roald Dahl’s books remains though The latest editions of Roald Dahl’s much-loved children’s books have been altered to remove words such as “fat,” “ugly,” and “mad.” In a note at the beginning of new editions, publisher Puffin said some text had been rewritten to ensure that […]

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Woods has been criticised for the joke A women’s empowerment group has hit out at Tiger Woods for the ‘misogynistic’ and ‘tone deaf’ tampon joke he made at a PGA Tour Event. Last week, Woods was caught discreetly slipping his playing partner Thomas a tampon after outdriving him at the Genesis Invitational, in his first tournament […]

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The life-sized nature of the object got researchers thinking… A strange wooden implement discovered at a Roman fort may be Britain’s oldest sex toy. Researchers discovered the artefact at Vindolanda – a Roman fort south of Hadrian’s Wall in northern England – back in 1992. They initially thought it was a darning tool as it […]

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He’s left behind the ‘hubbub and craziness of LA’ Johnny Depp is living in London after having shunned America and Los Angeles, according to reports. Whilst the actor has not yet bought a property in the British capital, he is said to be moving between hotels and staying with friends. Despite owning property in LA, […]

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‘This is about Charles telling Andrew he must use his own money to pay for things’ Prince Andrew is getting ready to move out of his 30-room royal residence in the grounds of Windsor Castle as King Charles III prepares to cut his brother’s income. The Duke of York has lived in the Royal Lodge, […]

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The 45-year-old went missing on 27 January Police searching for missing mum-of-two Nicola Bully have found a body. The mother-of two was last seen walking her dog along the River Wyre in the village of St Michael’s on the Wyre, Lancashire, on January 27. Lancashire Police said they “sadly recovered a body” after they were called […]

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Police drones and a helicopter were hovering over the scene A huge police search is underway near the river where Nicola Bulley went missing more than three weeks ago, following a tip-off from two walkers. The Mirror reports that police divers are examining the scene less than a mile from where the mum-of-two was last […]

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Not a bad half-term trip… Rishi Sunak has come under fire after his wife jetted off on a money-no-object holiday to India with their children, whilst energy giants make monstrous profits during the cost of living crisis. The Mirror reports that Akshata Murty, 42, left her husband’s Richmond constituency in North Yorkshire with daughters Krishna, […]

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Her contract runs out in December ITV bosses are reportedly worried that Holly Willoughby may decide to quit This Morning, following the Queuegate controversy last year. The channel is said to be putting together a bumper new deal for the host in an attempt to keep her on the daytime show. It comes after Willoughby […]

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It’s been labelled ‘small village mob mentality’ Fans of Clarkson’s Farm have been left fuming after the revelation that a nearby farm was granted planning permission for all sorts of developments – unlike Jeremy’s farm. Viewers of the Prime Video show will be more than aware of the struggles Jeremy Clarkson has had with the […]

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‘I thought ‘this is not right” The dog walker who found the phone of missing mum Nicola Bulley has spoken out for the first time since her disappearance. The man, who said he was called Ron, spoke to Sky News this morning (February 17) three weeks after the mortgage adviser vanished in St Michael’s on […]

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More than £12,000 has so far been raised A fundraiser is underway to raise money for the funeral of a mum and teenage daughter who died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in a burger van. Tyla Wanstall found his mum Leah Churchill, 50, and 17-year-old sister Brooke Wanstall dead on Tuesday morning when he opened […]

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The proposals have been criticised by industry bodies A ban on supermarket meal deals could be considered in Wales under new government proposals to tackle obesity. A Welsh Government consultation document exploring how to make the “food environment in Wales healthier” was published in June 2022 with several proposals on how to promote healthy eating. […]

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‘It’s very easy to be a lazy person and to lower your standards’ There were some heated scenes on Good Morning Britain as a row broke out between guests over whether women should wear makeup when in labour and giving birth. One of the guests on Friday morning’s edition of the show suggested that women […]

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Her fiancé reckons it would be ‘deceiving’ if she wore white A bride-to-be has revealed her fiancé wants her to wear a red dress on their wedding day because she’s not a virgin. The anonymous woman, 27, from the US, shared her torment on Reddit’s Off My Chest forum at the end of last year. In […]

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That pub quiz, eh? That pub quiz, it just won’t go away. It might hibernate from time to time, and sink back into the swamp. I think the cyclical nature of the universe in which it exists demands it adheres to some of its rules. But it’s always waiting there, just around the corner. Ready […]

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The fan had kicked Ramsdale last month after the North London derby A man has admitted assaulting Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on the pitch after the North London derby last month. Joseph Watts, 35, appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court where he pleaded guilty to the assault. Watts, of Dalston in Hackney, east London, appeared in […]

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Lancashire Police have been widely criticised for their decision to release private information about Nicola Bulley A friend of Nicola Bulley has said they believe police shared private details of her struggles with alcohol connected to menopause so they could “shift the focus away from the lack of progress in the case”. The mortgage adviser, […]

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‘I think those mums are just looking for an excuse’ A OnlyFans model has labelled mums “lazy” if they don’t return to work as soon as possible after giving birth. Jaelyn Cox, 29, welcomed her second child into the world last month, but returned to her career as a model and stripper as soon as […]

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The pair said they “cracked the code” with the drink KSI and Logan Paul have revealed just how much money their Prime drink has made since being launched. The pair joined the Kyle and Jackie O Show on Australian radio station KISS FM on Tuesday. Paul left the hosts stunned when he told them: “In year […]

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‘It’s something that is planned’ The director of Fast X has said that late star Paul Walker is still “very much alive” in the Fast and Furious franchise. Walker played Brian O’Conner in six of the movies, before his tragic death in a car crash in 2013 at the age of 40. He made his final appearance posthumously […]

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Diddly Squat Farm really lived up to its name Jeremy Clarkson has returned for the second series of his farming adventure, but as funny as the show can sometimes be, it’s important to remember the harsh reality it highlights. Throughout the first series, viewers loved the often-hapless efforts of Jeremy as he ventured into the […]

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They had been decorating the van for a surprise birthday party A mother and daughter have been found dead in a burger van after they reportedly suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from generator fumes. Leah Churchill, 50, and her 17-year-old daughter Brooke Wanstall had been decorating the Meat ‘N’ Greet snack truck for a birthday celebration […]

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‘That wasn’t a news update, it was a police PR exercise’ Police have been criticised following their latest press conference surrounding the disappearance of Nicola Bulley. On Wednesday morning, Lancashire Police announced they would be holding a news conference about the disappearance of the mother-of two. The press conference was the first time that the […]

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Maccies is also trialling a range of Saver Meals though McDonald’s is raising the price of five menu items from today, as a result of soaring inflation and costs in the UK. The fast food chain, which has more than 1,200 restaurants in the UK, said it had been hit with rising food and energy prices “like […]

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Turns out, this is an awful idea Dozens of fire fighters were called to a blaze at university accommodation after a group of students tried to make a cheese toastie by turning a toaster on its side. Student life is all about learning some independence and for many it’s the first time they’ve ever lived […]

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It’s not the first time he’s made a huge donation of Tesla shares Elon Musk says he donated around $1.95bn (£1.6bn) worth of Tesla shares to charity last year. The donation of 11.6 million shares was described in a filing with US regulators as “a bona fide gift”. The filing did not name the recipient, or recipients, […]

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Candle-lit vigils have been organised across the country by the transgender community in memory of Brianna Police investigating the killing of 16-year-old trans girl Brianna Ghey have confirmed they are now considering whether her death could have been a hate crime. Brianna was found by members of the public lying wounded at Linear Park in […]

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Good news for fans of spice McDonald’s has announced that some iconic fan favourites are set to return to the menus at their UK and Ireland restaurants on Wednesday, February 15 for a limited time. These big menu changes should delight lovers of the fast food chain, particularly those who like it hot, as the […]

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For a small donation, you can get some sweet, petty revenge on a certain someone Dartmoor Zoo is once again offering people with “bitterness in their hearts” the chance to get a cockroach named after their ex to mark Valentine’s Day. Zoo staff hope to help people get rid of “negative energy” by naming one […]

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Police have labelled it an ‘eggs-travagant theft’ Police were sent on possibly the biggest ever Easter egg hunt after a man stole roughly £40,000 worth of Cadbury Creme Eggs. In an act of extreme egg shell-fishness, the thief stole 200,000 of the chocolate treats from Stafford Park in Telford on Saturday (February 11). Police were […]

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Warning: contains details some readers may find distressing A woman’s head has been found in a park in Paris, the day after other body parts had been found nearby in a plastic bag. French police have located other body parts, including a piece found today in the Buttes-Chaumont Park, one of the biggest green spaces […]

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The social media meltdown continues Ricky Gervais has taken a swipe at Sam Smith for their outfit choice at the 2023 Brit Awards on Saturday night. The ‘Unholy’ singer caught the attention of many with their choice of red carpet attire at the Brits, wearing a black latex, balloon-like outfit, which featured a high neck, sleeves […]

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Banksy shared the work on their Instagram page on Valentine’s Day Banksy has confirmed that a piece of artwork in Margate highlighting the issue of domestic violence* does indeed belong to them. The work, entitled ‘Valentine’s Day mascara’ depicts a stereotypical 1950s housewife with a black eye and a missing tooth, closing the lid of […]

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You’re going to want tickets to this because as we all know: there ain’t no party like an S Club party S Club 7 have announced that they are going out on tour in 2023 to celebrate their 25th anniversary. After being formed in 1998, S Club 7 became one of one of the biggest bands […]

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Summers will never be the same again Lilt is being scrapped after almost half a century on British supermarket shelves, it has been announced. Coca-Cola, which owns the Lilt brand, confirmed that the iconic tropical beverage will be relaunched under as a Fanta drink. New Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit 330ml cans, 500ml bottles and two-litre […]

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The site is believed to be one of several CCTV ‘blind spots’ identified in the search for the missing mum Police have been seen searching a caravan site on Monday near to where Nicola Bulley went missing over two weeks ago. Nicola was last seen walking her cocker spaniel along the River Wyre, Lancashire, at 9.10am […]

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Featured image courtesy of Lee Trewhela from CornwallLive. ‘Someone clearly has a sense of humour’ A McDonald’s ad labelled “tasteless” by locals due to its position outside a crematorium has been replaced – but some reckon the new ad is no better. Last week, McDonald’s confirmed it would remove a sign outside Penmount Crematorium in Cornwall advertising […]

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Two 15-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of the teenager’s murder The family of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey have paid tribute to the teenager after she was stabbed to death in a village park over the weekend. Brianna was found by members of the public lying wounded at Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington on Saturday afternoon […]

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One of the workers was taken to hospital by air ambulance Confectionary giant Mars Wrigley has been fined £12,000 after two workers at a factory fell into a vat of melted chocolate. The pair had been hired to clean tanks at the factory in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, last June. They fell into a tank used to […]

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‘I wanted to create an image which people have never seen Sam in’ The designer who put together Sam Smith’s much-talked about BRIT Awards outfit has explained what the meaning behind the look was. On Saturday night, Smith caught the attention of many with their choice of red carpet attire at the 2023 BRIT Awards. […]

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Some are fearing the worst for one of the world’s most famous celebrity couples Megan Fox has deactivated her Instagram account following a turbulent weekend of social media activity for the actor. On Sunday, she deleted all photos of her and her fiancé Machine Gun Kelly from her social media accounts, before then uploading a […]

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Police are looking to speak to two people about the teenager’s death A 16-year-old girl who was found dead in a Warrington park has been identified as Brianna Ghey. Police have launched a murder probe after the teenager’s body was found on a path yesterday afternoon (February 11). Emergency services were called to Linear Park […]

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The kids will be turfed out the house so their parents can have some alone time A former glamour model has said she will be cooking steak naked for her husband on Valentine’s Day – and has encouraged other women to take note. Carla Bellucci, who has previously been dubbed ‘Britain’s most hated woman’, will […]

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Safe to say, there was no risk of anyone wearing the same thing Sam Smith caught the attention of many at the BRIT Awards on Saturday night with his choice of red carpet attire, wearing a black latex, balloon-like outfit. The singer was nominated for two awards at this year’s awards, for Best Pop/R&B Act […]

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