The plans have been confirmed by the prime minister The government is going to scrap the nationwide the £2 bus fare cap in this week’s Budget, raising it to £3. On Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government’s spending plans as she delivers the first Labour Budget since March 2010. The Chancellor has warned […]

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The beard ‘looked like a hedgehog’ when it started growing A French student took his own life after getting a botched beard transplant in Turkey by an estate agent posing as a surgeon. Mathieu Vigier Latour, 24, travelled to Istanbul in March for the procedure which had cost him €1,300 (£1,082) to book. This is […]

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‘The silence after she said that speaks volumes’ Saoirse Ronan has been praised for an honest remark she made about violence against women and girls during an appearance on the Graham Norton Show. The Irish actor was a guest on the BBC chat show on Friday, alongside Hollywood stars Eddie Redmayne, Paul Mescal, and Denzel Washington. […]

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The cheese was worth more than £300,000 A cheesemongers has had 22 tonnes of high-value cheddar stolen from them after falling victim to a scam. Neal’s Yard Dairy, a distributor and retailer of British artisan cheese, sent 950 clothbound cheeses, worth more than £300,000, to fraudsters posing as legitimate wholesalers for a big French retailer. […]

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The project has been backed by his son Sir Michael Parkinson could be in line for a posthumous return to the world of entertainment thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). The legendary broadcast passed away at the age of 88 last year. Over a lengthy career in television, he became a household name thanks to his […]

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Anderson described him as the ‘perfect gentleman’ Liam Neeson has said he is “madly in love” with Pamela Anderson after starring in a new movie with her. The pair recently worked together in The Naked Gun, an upcoming reboot of the iconic Leslie Nielsen comedy. Neeson plays the role of Frank Drebin Jr. in the […]

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‘I knew everything, there was nothing I did not know’ A man who had a near-death experience in a lake has revealed what he believes is the ‘ultimate truth’ about dying. In 1955, Andy Petro was having a picnic with some mates by a lake in Michigan, just days before they were all set to […]

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He was last seen leaving a pub in Barcelona Police have given an update on the disappearance of former X Factor star and rugby player Levi Davis. Davis, who appeared on the celebrity edition of the X Factor in 2019, disappeared in Spain on October 29, 2022, during a visit to Barcelona. The former Bath […]

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He’s facing a possible jail sentence over contempt of court allegations Tommy Robinson is being held on remand after handing himself in at Folkestone police station in Kent this afternoon. Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was charged with one count of failing to provide the PIN to his mobile phone under Schedule 7 of the […]

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9,000 venues could close down within the next 12 months One in five pub and bar owners are worried they will have to shut in a year’s time, new research has found. It’s no secret that ever since the Covid pandemic hit the nation, pubs have been struggling massively. Last month, Wetherspoons announced a number […]

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Another Brexit benefit! British tourists could face extra charges to visit top tourist attractions in France, as part of government plans. France’s culture minister Rachida Dati wants to add a €5 surcharge to non-EU nationals wanting to visit attractions such as the Louvre. The surcharges would be applied to state-owned museums, monuments and attractions, with […]

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She joined OnlyFans in 2021 OnlyFans star Corinna Kopf has announced her ‘retirement’ after making a reported £50 million over three years from the platform. The 28-year-old influencer shared a social media post on Thursday which simply said “no more link in bio,” suggesting that she had deleted her OnlyFans account. Kopf had risen to […]

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‘It’s the most wonderful thing to watch my little blue spot walking down the street’ Dame Helen Mirren has said one of the saddest things Kurt Cobain dying so young is that he never got to see or experience GPS. The legendary actor was speaking in a new interview about aging in the public eye, […]

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The dream combo of Christmas markets and cheap pints The ‘cheapest city for beer’ in Europe is also home to one of the best hidden-gem Christmas markets on the continent as well. Located in the east of Hungary, Debrecen is the capital of the country’s Northern Great Plain region and is widely accepted to be […]

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Congratulations, you’ve made it through another week You’ve done it. You’ve managed to reach Friday. You’ve come through it all, hurdling every obstacle with all the grace and poise of a, well, hurdler. A good one. Maybe not quite Olympic level but at least capable enough to appear at the Commonwealth Games for the Isle […]

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‘I hope they give me my medal and pay me the bonus!’ Jose Mourinho has suggested he still could win the Premier League with Manchester United if Manchester City are punished. Mourinho’s Fenerbahce side take on the Red Devils in the Europa League this week. The Special One famously managed at Old Trafford from 2016 […]

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An investigation has been launched Three people have died following a “tragic incident” at a care home in Dorset. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage on Wednesday morning following an incident. Southern Gas Networks were also at the scene, with engineers in attendance, the BBC reports. In a […]

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Don’t rule out Guardiola managing England in the not-too-distant future though… Pep Guardiola was offered the job as England manager but turned it down after thinking about it for two months, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. Earlier this month, the FA announced that Thomas Tuchel had been appointed manager of the England’s men’s […]

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He was trying to ‘finish off people’s donations so they can get the operations they need’ Liam Payne donated thousands of pounds to a number of GoFundMe pages in the weeks before he died, it has emerged. The One Direction star was found dead in a courtyard at the CasaSur hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood […]

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She described it as ‘almost like burnout’ Nicole Kidman has revealed she was forced to pause filming in a new erotic drama because she ‘didn’t want to orgasm anymore.’ Babygirl sees the Australian actor play powerful company CEO Romy who starts having an intense affair with a handsome young intern Samuel, played by Iron Claw […]

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‘Why was this thing on a kids’ TV show?!” An old Pingu episode was banned in the UK because one of the characters was deemed too scary for children. This week, it was announced that a new Pingu series is on the way, 18 years after the last episode of the kids’ TV show was […]

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Christmas menus are arriving Halloween and Bonfire Night are looming, which means that, whether you like it or not, we’ll soon be looking ahead to Christmas. And no sooner have the pumpkin spice lattes hit menus, than some places are announcing their festive menus for the winter. The latest place to confirm their Christmas offerings […]

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She became trapped in the ‘3-metre crevice’ A woman was rescued earlier this month after being trapped upside down between boulders for seven hours. Matilda Campbell had been trying to retrieve her phone from a crevice between two large boulders when she slipped and fell. The 23-year-old had been walking with friends on a private […]

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‘I wish he would control his behaviour more’ Robert Downey Jr has hit out at Elon Musk for emulating as Marvel character Tony Stark, saying he wished the billionaire would “control his behaviour.” As the richest man on the planet, it’s fair to say Musk fancies himself as a bit of an agitator in business, […]

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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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An autopsy on his body is taking place in Argentina Claims earlier this week said that Liam Payne had multiple substances, including ‘pink cocaine’ in his system, when he died in Argentina. Now, authorities in Argentina have come out and said that the toxicology exam on his body has not yet been completed. The late […]

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The beer is available at 5% ABV in Europe British drinkers have been left fuming after a major brewery announced it was reducing the strength of its lager in the UK. We’re all encouraged to be more conscious about what we’re eating and drinking, particularly when it comes to alcohol. With booze, it can be […]

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Another 15 people are in hospital A man has died following a crash involving two trains in Wales, the British Transport Police has confirmed. Another 15 people have been taken to hospital with injuries sustained in the low-speed collision between the trains. The BTP said these injuries were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. […]

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‘I feel like they just took my soul away’ A woman was allegedly removed from a flight in the US earlier this week for wearing a T-shirt that was deemed to be “threatening,” According to local reports, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Catherine Banks was boarding a flight at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, October […]

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The measures would be part of a new driving licence aimed at new, young drivers The AA has called for drivers under 21 who have recently passed their test to be banned from having passengers of a similar age in the vehicle with them. The ban would apply to drivers under 21 for the first […]

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‘That’s definitely what I want to do’ An OnlyFans star has said she wants to break the world record for having sex with the most people in one day. Bonnie Blue has made headlines in recent months after visiting university campuses in the UK, the US and Australia to have sex with students. The 25-year-old […]

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The finale was due to air this week The Finnish version of The Traitors has postponed the final episode of the series after one of the contestants was murdered. Over the weekend, Janne Puhakka, 29, was shot to death by his former partner in the Finnish city of Espoo. Puhakka, who was Finland’s first openly […]

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‘I’ve already turned down a peerage twice, once under Labour and once under the Tories’ J.K. Rowling has revealed she has twice turned down offers of a peerage in the House of Lords, and would turn down a third as well. The Harry Potter author wrote on social media that she had been offered peerages […]

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She already has a two-year-son with husband Cooke Maroney Jennifer Lawrence is pregnant with her second child, a representative for the actor has confirmed. Over the weekend, the Oscar-winner went out in Los Angeles with her baby bump visible, Vogue reports. Lawrence and husband Cooke Maroney, who married in Rhode Island in October 2019, are already […]

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‘You committed genocide against our people’ An Australian politician shouted “you are not my King” at Charles III during his visit to Australia’s Parliament House. Independent senator Lidia Thorpe started shouting at the monarch after he finished an address to the house on the second day of his state visit to the country, where he […]

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He’s back on the small screen Peter Kay will be returning to TV screens this Christmas after a period of time away from television over the last couple of years. We may not even have hit Halloween yet, but the Christmas TV lineup is already looking pretty tasty. The television schedule has become one of […]

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The government are trying to work out how to plug the ‘£22bn black hole’ in public finances Labour is expected to increase the amount of money it makes from inheritance tax at the Budget, according to reports. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government’s spending plans at next week as she delivers the first […]

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An investigation into the crash is underway A heavily pregnant woman and her unborn baby have died after a crash with an unmarked police car in London. The incident took place at around 6:15pm on Thursday (October 17) when the police car collided with another vehicle on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park […]

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The block feature won’t really block people anymore Since Elon Musk took over Twitter back in 2022, it’s safe to say the platform has changed – a lot. The Tesla CEO has implemented a number of drastic changes, such as an overhaul of the blue tick/verification system, the introduction of a premium subscription service and […]

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Sleep well A species of invasive snakes are making themselves at home in the attics and walls of British houses, according to a new study Aesculapian snakes – which grow up to 7ft long, making them one of Europe’s largest snake species – are not native to the UK, having disappeared from these shores during the […]

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‘We all let you down’ Sharon Osbourne has said the music industry ‘all let Liam Payne down’ following the One Direction star’s tragic death at the age of 31. On Wednesday night, the news broke that Payne had been found dead in a courtyard at the CasaSur hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. […]

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The Earth spins, the quiz arrives Come rain or shine, here we are. Quizzing together again. What is there to say on this mid-October end-of-week? Not a lot really, and anyway, you’re not here for rambling intros – you’re here for 25 questions. The quizzing menu this week contains a round about Hollywood Walk of […]

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‘Liam will live forever in our hearts’ Liam Payne’s family have said they are ‘heartbroken’ in a statement following his death in Argentina. The 31-year-old was found dead at a hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday night, with emergency services stating he fell from a third-floor balcony at the hotel. He was pronounced dead at […]

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‘Fame can be very damaging’ Boyzone star Mikey Graham has called on record companies to employ psychologists following Liam Payne’s death. On Wednesday night, it was announced that Payne had been found dead in Argentina at the age of 31. Emergency services said the singer had fallen from the third floor of the Hotel CasaSur […]

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‘This is the most lucrative thing many under 73 can do’ Martin Lewis has warned Brits they have just six months to potentially land themselves thousands of pounds in the long-term. The Money Saving Expert warned people aged under 73 they have just half a year to potentially boost their state pension by thousands by […]

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His death is being investigated by authorities The world of music has been left in shock following the tragic news that singer and former One Direction star Liam Payne has died in Argentina. The 31-year-old was found dead at a hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday night, with emergency services stating he fell from a […]

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It is believed he’d been in Buenos Aires for the concert Liam Payne shared footage of him and his girlfriend enjoying his former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert, just days before his tragic death. On Wednesday night, it was announced that Payne had been found dead in Argentina at the age of 31. Emergency services said […]

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There were emotional scenes outside the Buenos Aires hotel Fans gathered outside the hotel where Liam Payne died to pay tribute to the singer and One Direction star. On Wednesday night, it was announced that the singer had been found dead in Argentina at the age of 31. Emergency services said he had fallen from […]

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Tributes have poured in for the singer Police have issued an update following the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. On Wednesday night, it was announced that the singer had been found dead in Argentina at the age of 31. Emergency services said he had fallen from the third floor of the Hotel […]

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