He received two yellow cards in the competition A Paralympian was stripped of his gold medal after he displayed a banned flag following his victory. The 2024 Paralympics came to a close on Sunday, bringing an end to 11 days of sporting action in Paris. But there had been controversy a day earlier, on the […]

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‘I have not been disqualified for cheating, but for being a person, for helping someone’ A Paralympian was disqualified because of an error just two metres from the finish line, denying her a bronze medal. Spanish marathon runner Elena Congost, who was born with degenerative vision impairment, finished third in the women’s T12 marathon event […]

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A “very dangerous” British prisoner is one of five inmates to have escaped from a high security prison in Portugal. Mark Cameron Roscaleer, 39, had been serving a nine-year sentence for kidnap and robbery at the Vale de Judeus jail, some 43 miles (70km) north of Lisbon, Sky News reports. According to the Portuguese prison […]

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‘I chose not to pursue it to a conclusion’ A man has explained why he’s decided to stay with his wife who he is “fairly sure” has cheated on him. Whilst many would see cheating as the worst thing a partner could do in a relationship, and something they’d be unable to forgive, not everyone […]

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Branson officiated the ceremony and gave a speech Alan Bates, the campaigner who highlighted the Post Office scandal, has got married on Richard Branson’s private Caribbean island. The 70-year-old and his partner of 34 years Suzanne Sercombe got married on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. The wedding was officiated by Branson, who reportedly […]

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Oasis are once again testing their fans knowledge with a question Oasis fans have been asked another question about the band in order to apply for the ballot for their recently-announced Wembley shows. This week, the Britpop icons revealed they would be playing two extra dates in London at the end of September. This came […]

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Good news for those looking to save some pennies The nation’s favourite tea brand has been named following a rigorous process – with a surprising winner coming out on top. There’s few things that unite Brits like a cuppa, but everyone has their preferred brand. From the Yorkshire Tea fanatics to the PG Tips ultras, […]

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She described it as a ‘career highlight’ An extra from the Harry Potter films has said a major star in the franchise spat in her face in a deleted scene. Whilst the Harry Potter films were monumentally huge global successes that launched the careers of a number of British acting stars, it doesn’t sound like […]

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He says his penis is ‘too small to have sex’ A man who believes he might have the ‘world’s smallest penis’ has revealed the surprising diagnosis he was given by doctors. Michael Phillips, from North Carolina, went to the doctor’s earlier this year due to concerns about the size of his manhood. He says that […]

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Incredible scenes One of the greatest episodes in the history of The Chase took place yesterday, as two contestants took home a huge £100,000 jackpot. Easily one of the greatest quiz shows ever to have graced British TV screens, there have been some incredible Chase moments over the years. And we now have another iconic […]

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As usual, Liam Gallagher hasn’t minced his words Liam Gallagher has told people complaining about the price of Oasis tickets to ‘shut up’. Last weekend, tickets for the Gallagher brothers’ huge reunion tour went on sale, with millions hoping to bag a ticket to one of the 17 dates the band are playing next July […]

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Rapper Rich Homie Quan has died at the age of 34. The platinum-selling artist from Atlanta died on Thursday at his home in the city, according to his family and a representative from the Fulton County morgue. His family told TMZ that they were “shattered and heartbroken by his sudden death.” A cause of death […]

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‘I’d hoped to be here for at least two or three more years’ YouTuber Paul Harrell has announced his own death at the age of 58, in a heartbreaking video on his channel. The content creator had been diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer, which doctors had “caught early.” But this week, on Tuesday (September […]

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She was married to Sir Terry for more than 50 years Lady Helen Wogan, the widow of Sir Terry Wogan, has died. The couple’s son, Mark, announced the news on Thursday as he paid tribute to his mother on social media. Sharing a black and white image of his parents, he captioned the post: “Lady […]

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Linkin Park are back Linkin Park have reunited with a new singer seven years after the death of singer Chester Bennington. In a livestream on Thursday (September 5), the band confirmed they would be going on a world tour, and unveiled Emily Armstrong as their new co-vocalist. Original members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave “Phoenix” […]

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Ocean’s Fourteen is reportedly in the works George Clooney and Brad Pitt set to return for the next installment in the Ocean’s franchise. If you aren’t familiar with the story behind Warner Bros heist film series, then allow us to fill you in. Ocean’s 11 came out in 1960, starring Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin […]

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Time to drink from the quizzing well once more What a summer it’s been. A couple of months ago, Rishi Sunak was still the prime minister, Gareth Southgate was dreaming of Euros glory with England, and no one outside of the Australian breaking community had any idea who Raygun was. But here we are, a […]

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‘This is my shed’ A woman has decided to move into a shed in her parents’ garden so that she doesn’t have to pay rent. Whilst many young people struggle to get onto the housing ladder, some have decided to take some unique measures in order to have a place of their own. Aniah Warne, […]

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The Navy has released a statement following the incident A member of the Royal Navy has died after a Merlin Mk4 helicopter ditched in the English Channel during a night flying exercise. The BBC reports that the incident took place near Dorset last night (September 4). A Royal Navy spokesperson said: “It is with great […]

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The plane was forced to make an emergency landing A reportedly drunk plane passenger caused chaos on an EasyJet flight after he tried to storm the cockpit mid-flight. The incident took place on a flight to Kos International Airport in Greece, which took off from London Gatwick just after 3:30pm on Tuesday (September 3). The […]

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‘It’s that easy!’ Katy Perry has revealed she will probably offer Orlando Bloom an X-rated reward if he completes one simple household task. The popstar was appearing on the Call Her Daddy podcast when she made the NSFW confession. Perry, who is engaged to the Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean star, […]

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The ‘in demand standing’ tickets caused fury Oasis have claimed they had nothing to do with Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’ policy after a backlash from fans. Last weekend, tickets for the Gallagher brothers’ huge reunion tour went on sale, with millions hoping to bag a ticket to one of the 17 dates the band are playing […]

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She didn’t hold back Jennifer Lopez had a brutal answer when asked who she would save from drowning: Ben Affleck or Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs? In recent weeks, it’s been confirmed that J-Lo and Affleck were getting a divorce after two years married. Whilst everyone knows about Lopez’s on-off relationship saga with Affleck, you may […]

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It’s claimed the proposals would have public support The government has been urged to introduce a pay-per-mile tax for electric cars and other zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). The brains behind the proposal are the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT), who have claimed the plan would have public support. The charity has suggested people already a driving […]

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It felt it This summer has officially been confirmed as the coldest the UK has experienced in almost a decade. Although the south of England managed to experience a somewhat normal summer – and the mercury touched almost 35C in Cambridge – the mean daily temperatures across the UK was 14.37C. This was 0.22C below […]

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National pride has declined drastically A new study has found that pride in Britain and its history is at an all-time low. The British Social Attitude report, carried out by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), revealed there’s been a sharp decline in national pride amongst Brits in the last decade. National pride has […]

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‘My record speaks to that’ Rachel Gunn, the Olympian breaker known as Raygun, has broken her silence in a new tell-all interview. Gunn became a global sensation with her unique routine at the Paris 2024 Olympics as breaking made its debut at the games. But the 36-year-old became the subject of memes and jokes on […]

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‘It shows people who have experienced homelessness are actually capable of achieving something’ A man who used to be homeless now does guided tours around his home city of Manchester. Andy has been showing people around Manchester for the last four years. This is after he had previously been homeless, and was spending nights sleeping […]

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Five children have been arrested following the incident A man who was fatally attacked in a park in Leicester has been named and pictured for the first time. Bhim Sen Kohli, 80, was walking his dog in Franklin Park in Braunstone Town, at around 6:30pm on Sunday evening (September 1) when he was attacked by […]

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You could face a hefty fine if you’re snapped by one of these New artificial intelligence road cameras have been introduced took catching motorists breaking the law. The cameras are engineered to capture drivers using their mobile phone at the wheel and those not wearing seatbelts. These are both considered “key factors” in road accidents. […]

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Police have appealed for witnesses Five children have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of an 80-year-old man in a park in Leicester. The man was attacked while walking his dog in Franklin Park, in Braunstone Town, at around 6:30pm on Sunday evening (September 1). Leicestershire Police confirmed he later died in […]

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Summer might be clinging on The UK could be set to bask in temperatures approaching 30C in just a few days, according to some forecasters. After this summer was confirmed to be the coolest since 2015, many of you might feeling like we barely had one. The prospect of some September heat will be welcome […]

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He’s the seventh tallest human in recorded history An eight-foot tall Paralympian is too tall to fit into any of the beds at the athletes village for the Paris Games. Morteza Mehrzadselakjani is a player on the Iranian sitting volleyball team, and is currently competing in Paris alongside his teammates at the 2024 Paralympics. At […]

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‘It was great seducing someone with your mind’ Angelina Jolie has said the “best sex” she ever has was with her co-star Denzel Washington. Jolie appeared alongside Washington in the 1999 thriller, The Bone Collector. In the film, she plays the role of Amelia Donaghy, a cop who becomes romantically involved with forensics expert Lincoln […]

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All three of them had starred in the Harry Potter films Emma Thompson has recalled how “humiliated” she felt after her husband of six years had an affair with Helena Bonham Carter. Dame Thompson is one of the biggest names in acting, having won two Oscars and three Baftas for her performances on screen over […]

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Some are predicting it will become a ghost town British tourists are complaining that Turkey is “dead” this holiday season due to how expensive it has become. A number of holidaymakers have taken to TikTok to explain how the destination has experienced skyrocketing prices. One user, slimwadie5, said he saw one speed boat company charging […]

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‘Truth be told, we’re a little bit excited’ Filming is officially underway on the Gavin and Stacey finale. Back in May, in was announced that series creators and stars Ruth Jones and James Corden had written the last ever episode of the much-loved sitcom. This will air on Christmas Day this year on BBC One, five […]

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The list is growing! Jeremy Clarkson has added a third name to the list of people banned from his new pub. The former Top Gear presenter opened his new business venture, The Farmer’s Dog, to the public last month, with fans queueing up to visit the boozer. After attempting, with much struggle, in recent years […]

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Time to test yourself It’s been another busy weekend of football, and we’ve got one question for you: were you watching? Each week, we’ll be testing you – and ourselves – on the weekend’s football action, to see just how much you were paying attention. These are the same five questions that you’ll see some […]

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The BBC series received critical acclaim Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once has been one of the biggest Netflix shows in recent years, but there’s a British crime drama on the platform with a higher rating than his entire collection. Back in 2018, thriller and mystery novelist Coben signed a five-year contract with Netflix which gave […]

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He ‘cringes’ every time he hears it Eminem is undoubtedly one of the most iconic figures in music, and one of the greatest rappers of all time. Hundreds of millions of record sales, critically-acclaimed albums, and dozens of awards – there’s not a lot that the Detroit local hasn’t achieved. But the rapper has deep […]

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Has the skinny jean had its day? From the flares and platform shoes of the 1970s, through to whatever was going on in the Noughties, fashion is ever-changing just like the society we live in. This means that trends we remember growing up with and loving will also inevitably also fade away, making some of […]

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Rail operators want to boost the income from fares Railcard discounts are set to be cut this month. A number of different types of Railcard are available to people aged 16-30 and over 60. They are advertised as saving customers one-third on rail fares, and are currently applied at a rate of 34 per cent. […]

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Just when you thought you couldn’t love Keanu Reeves anymore Keanu Reeves has already earned himself a reputation as one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, if not the world, and it’s for reasons exactly like this. The John Wick and Matrix star, who is thought to be worth a staggering £275 million, has never […]

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There are some strict rules in place regarding resale tickets Oasis resale tickets can be purchased via official channels from today. On Saturday, tickets for the Gallagher brothers’ huge reunion tour went on sale, with millions hoping to bag a ticket to one of the 17 dates the band are playing next July and August. […]

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The episode will take place in Zimbabwe The trailer for the final ever episode of The Grand Tour has been released. The first finale special, which was filmed in Mauritania, aired earlier this year but now a first look at their Zimbabwe trip has been released. The episode will see Jeremy Clarkson, James May & […]

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‘Nobody has to pay that money’ A former Ticketmaster boss has said Oasis fans are to blame for the inflated ‘in demand’ ticket prices some were faced with paying to see the band next year. On Saturday, tickets for the Gallagher brothers’ huge reunion tour went on sale, with millions hoping to bag a ticket […]

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It’s hoped this will reduce the number of young people vaping The government is considering banning disposable vapes under new plans. Ministers are currently putting together measures with the aim of curbing the sales of vapes and other nicotine products to children. This would likely included restrictions on things like branding, flavouring and packaging. But […]

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Many were left furious after only being able to buy tickets at three times their price The government has said it will look into the use of ‘dynamic ticket pricing’, following controversy over the cost of tickets to see Oasis next summer. On Saturday, tickets for the Gallagher brothers’ huge reunion tour went on sale, […]

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