It would be a shame if we’d just had a big nationwide vote about this sort of thing wouldn’t it? A petition calling for the government to call an immediate general election has hit two million signatures in the space of two days. In July this year, Labour won their first general election since 2005 […]

2 years ago

A huge search operation had been launched following her disappearance The body of a missing 28-year-old has been found on a remote Scottish island following an “extremely tragic accident.” Shanahan MacInnes went missing at around 1:30am on Friday in Balivanich on the Outer Hebrides island of Benbecula. A huge search operation was launched by police, […]

2 years ago

‘I just thought it would be a better PR story’ Jeremy Clarkson has performed a U-turn on his previous claims that he purchased his farm to avoid paying inheritance tax. The former Top Gear host has been in the public eye in recent days after joining thousands of farmers for a protest in central London […]

2 years ago

Danger to life warnings have been issued in three locations Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts are in place across the UK as Storm Bert continues to bring heavy rain to large parts of the country. Over the weekend, the storm has battered much of the UK with heavy rain and wind, causing widespread travel […]

2 years ago

Combining some drinks with food can have a positive effect Scientists have found cocoa can help reduce some of the negative impacts of fatty foods on the body. It’s difficult to split foods into binary ‘good’ and ‘bad’ categories. Fats, sugar and carbs are all essential parts of our diet, with risks arising when they […]

2 years ago

The singer reckons she’ll earn more from her OnlyFans than she will gigs Kate Nash has launched an OnlyFans to help raise money for her UK tour because “touring makes losses not profits.” The Foundations singer started her UK and European tour this week, but has launched the ‘Butts for tour buses’ OnlyFans campaign so […]

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The central London station had been evacuated Police have confirmed a controlled explosion has been carried out at Euston station following reports of a “suspect package.” The station had been evacuated on Saturday after a suspicious package was found in the vicinity. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were aware of the reports and that police […]

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The host has admitted he was ‘unprofessional’ I’m A Celebrity fans are convinced Ant McPartlin is ‘still livid’ with one of the contestants in this year’s series. So far one celebrity in particular has born the brunt of the Bushtucker Trials: Radio 1 host Dean McCullough. The Northern Irishman hasn’t fared too well, and on […]

2 years ago

‘It’s a forlorn pursuit to look for a younger audience’ Jeff Stelling has said football broadcasters shouldn’t be chasing younger audiences that “probably aren’t interested in the programme anyway.” The sports broadcaster became a household name over the years as the host of Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday. However, he stepped down from the show last […]

2 years ago

Brings a whole new meaning to pea soup… Two astronauts who have been stranded in space for almost six months have been living off food made with their own sweat and urine. Butch Wilmore, 61, and Sunita Williams, 58, left Earth on the 5 June with the International Space Station (ISS) as their destination aboard […]

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It’s been described as a ‘multiple hazard event’ Weather warnings for snow, rain and strong winds are in place across the UK as Storm Bert hits the country. Conditions have started to disrupt travel plans for many, with most of the country affected by yellow weather warnings. In northern England and central Scotland, amber weather […]

2 years ago

Welcome to the quizzing nuclear bunker The news is all a bit much isn’t it? One moment you’re watching a 58-year-old man getting beaten up by a YouTuber live on Netflix, the next moment farmers are invading London, and then Russia is lowering its threshold for using nuclear weapons. In fairness to Vladimir Putin, if […]

2 years ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Winter is here, and we’re all looking to stay warm With winter pretty much here and the UK in the grips of a freezing cold snap, most of you will have the heating on by now. But in the last […]

2 years ago

The Kremlin has refused to comment on the reports Russia has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the city of Dnipro, according to Ukraine’s air force. The air force says Dnipro was targeted with “various types of missiles” on Thursday morning (November 21). Six of the missiles were shot down, the air force said. […]

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It’s been described as the ‘most talked-about artwork of the century’ An art installation made up of a banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for a huge $6.2m (£4.9m) at an auction in New York. The provocative artwork sold for four times higher than pre-sale estimates at Sotheby’s auction house, and was purchased by […]

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He could be jailed for 20 years An 18-year-old from London has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates for having sex with a 17-year-old girl. Marcus Fakana, from Tottenham, was in Dubai with his family on holiday when he met the British girl, who is also from London. The pair slept together and had […]

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Use the de-icer and scraper instead We’ve all been there. You’re running late one winter’s morning, you get in your car and then remember you’ve got to wait another five minutes for your windscreen to defrost. However it turns out that if you leave your car engine running as you do this, you could end […]

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‘A really nice touch’ There was a moving reason Adrian Chiles decided to wear a West Bromwich Albion coat to Liam Payne’s funeral. On Wednesday, Payne’s funeral took place following his death at the age of 31 last month. The One Direction star died after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel room […]

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He was Britain’s longest serving deputy prime minister Lord John Prescott, who served as deputy prime minister to Tony Blair, has died at the age of 86. In a statement confirming his death, his wife and two son’s said he had ben living with Alzheimer’s in a care home in recent times. The family said: […]

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Yeah baby! Mike Myers has teased that another Austin Powers movie could be on the way, saying he would “be surprised” if his iconic character didn’t return. The third and most recent film in the much-loved satirical comedy franchise, Goldmember, was released back in 2002. Since then, fans have been desperate for another groovy installment. […]

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We’re gonna need a bigger gravy boat Christmas is on the way, which means the best meal of the year is on the way: Christmas dinner. And whilst some of you may faff about with bread sauce and cranberry sauce, we all the know the really essential is gravy. But there’s never enough is there? […]

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An obvious choice… Donald Trump has appointed WWE co-founder Linda McMahon as his education secretary. McMahon, who co-founded WWE alongside her husband Vince in 1980, is a long-time ally of Trump’s, having donated millions of dollars to his presidential campaign and already being his transition co-chair. She also worked with him during his first presidency […]

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‘I would be so disappointed if they released the PS6 in a year or two’ Gamers have been left fuming as rumours of the PlayStation 6‘s release date continue to swirl online. You might expect that their anger would be to do with having to wait too long for the console’s release – but it’s […]

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‘This offer is the perfect way to still get in front of people and perform in a different, less strenuous way’ Mike Tyson has been offered a $250,000 (£200k) deal with an adult film company following a cheeky moment during the coverage of his fight against Jake Paul. On Friday night, Tyson was comprehensively beaten […]

2 years ago

Adios to a legend Rafael Nadal bid an emotional farewell to his adoring Spanish fans as the curtain came down on his glittering career last night. The 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career came to an end in Malaga after Spain were knocked out in the Davis Cup quarter-finals by the Netherlands. Nadal had opened the […]

2 years ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. There are a number of factors that can mean you still feel cold even when the heating is on With winter pretty much here and temperatures hovering around the freezing mark this week, many of you will have the […]

2 years ago

How closely were you watching the weekend’s football? It’s been another busy weekend of football, and we’ve got one question for you: were you watching? Each week, we’ll test you – and ourselves – on the weekend’s football action, to see just how much we were all paying attention. In a pretty quiet international break, […]

2 years ago

Plenty of new items are being added though McDonald’s is getting rid of eight items from its menu from today, including two much-loved burgers. The changes are part of the fast food chain’s festive menu launch. From today (November 19), fans will be bidding farewell to the popular McCrispy, which was introduced to the menu […]

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‘My understanding of the narrative associated with Band Aid has changed’ Ed Sheeran has said he would have “respectfully declined” the use of his vocals on the new Band Aid song had he been asked. The popstar sang alongside the likes of Coldplay, One Direction, Sam Smith, Bastille and Paloma Faith on the 2014 version […]

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Her replacement has already been confirmed Zoe Ball has announced she is stepping down as host of the Radio 2’s Breakfast Show next month. The presenter said she would be stepping away from the programme to “focus on family.” However, Ball said she would remain with the station, with news on what that would involve […]

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Motorists have been told they face ‘significant risk’ A severe snow alert is in place for major motorways in England as the country is hit with wintry conditions and freezing temperatures. On Tuesday morning, large parts of the UK woke up to sub-zero temperatures and snow. Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice had already […]

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Tributes have been paid to the ‘thoughtful and inspiring’ actor Paul Teal, who had a recurring role in hit US series One Tree Hill, has died at the age of 35 following a battle with cancer. His death was confirmed on social media by his partner Emilia Torello, who revealed he had passed away on […]

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Put that ice scraper down A video on social media has highlighted a button that de-ices your car windscreen in seconds – and most people had no idea it even existed. The trusty scraper is the go-to but somewhat taxing method of clearing the a frosty windscreen, but a TikTok account has revealed the simple […]

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If you loved Outnumbered, prepare to feel very old Ramona Marquez – the actress best known for her years as Karen Brockman in ‘Outnumbered’ – has teased fans who think she still looks like her character. The 23-year-old starred in the hugely popular BBC sitcom for as the hilarious Karen throughout the show’s five series-run […]

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At this age, people should consider ‘permanently eliminating’ alcohol from their diet A doctor has revealed the age he reckons people should think about giving up alcohol completely. Most of us enjoy a drink every now and again, and some of us probably enjoy a drink slightly more often than this. The NHS recommends that adults don’t […]

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‘End of an era’ BBC viewers have been paying tribute to the long-running soap Doctors after its final ever episode aired this week. Last October, the BBC announced the long-running daytime show was being axed as part of cost-cutting measures. The show, which was first broadcast in 2000, follows the life of those working in an NHS doctor’s […]

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Temperatures are set to drop The Met Office has issued snow and ice weather warnings for large parts of the UK next week. The yellow warning will be in place from 10am on Monday (18 November) until 10am on Tuesday (19 November), and covers much of southern Scotland and north-east England, parts of Yorkshire, and parts […]

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‘She’s remembering those people who fought for our country and shouldn’t be punished’ A mum has been left furious after her daughter was apparently threatened with a detention for wearing a poppy in school. A symbol of remembrance for those who died in Britain’s wars, many people wear poppies in the days and weeks leading […]

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A ‘small pro-Palestine rally’ had gathered at the university entrance Prince William was booed and heckled as he left a university campus on Thursday afternoon. The royal had just finished a visit to Ulster University in Belfast when he faced a “less than warm reaction” as he made his way to a car. Some could […]

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‘I’ve got many characters still left to play’ Sir David Jason has said he is “desperately” trying to be cast in new roles. The 84-year-old is best known for his role as Derek Trotter, a.k.a. Del Boy, in the legendary BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Along with his most famous role, the actor has starred […]

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The tumour is incredibly rare Davina McCall has been taken to hospital to undergo surgery for a brain tumour. In a video on Instagram, the Masked Singer judge revealed she was having an operation to remove a 14mm benign brain tumour. McCall explained the tumour – called a colloid cyst, which only affects three in […]

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The next Bond actor will ‘offer something new and different’ The next James Bond actor will be in his 30s and will not necessarily be white, according to producer Barbara Broccoli. The question of who will be the next James Bond has swirled around the world of film ever since Daniel Craig – spoiler warning […]

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Yet another JOE Pub Quiz to slap you round the face and remind you the week is almost over What’s the global reach of this quiz? Surely we can stake a claim for this being the most global pub quiz in the world. If you’re reading this from another country, spread the word. With America […]

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It may only be November, but Worthy Farm is calling Glastonbury tickets go on sale this evening, and demand is expected to be as big as ever. Arguably the hottest tickets in the country, it’s always a bun fight trying to get your hands on the piece of paper that will grant you access to […]

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There’s good reason behind the eldest child superiority complex then? A study has found that first born children usually have a higher IQ than their siblings. If you are the eldest child in your family, you’ve probably known this for a long time. If you are not the eldest sibling, you’ve probably known for a […]

2 years ago

‘This one nails it’ People are saying the John Lewis Christmas advert for 2024 is their best in years. For many, the arrival of the festive John Lewis advert is one of the first major signposts that Christmas is looming. And whilst the department store may struggle to ever hit the same heights as it […]

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The refereeing body says it is taking the allegations ‘very seriously’ The PGMOL has said it is aware of a new video which appears to show referee David Coote snorting white powder with a bank note. This week, Coote was suspended by the refereeing body after footage emerged of him making derogatory comments about Liverpool […]

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‘I don’t really like it if I’m totally honest – England comes before anything’ Harry Kane has hit out at some of his teammates for putting club before country and dropping out of international duty this week. England take on Greece and the Republic of Ireland in their final two Nations League games as they […]

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It’s impacting time for humans Scientists have discovered that the Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth, meaning that days are getting longer. Contrary to long-held assumptions that our only natural satellite remains same distance from Earth, experts now believe the Moon has been slowly moving away from us for millions of years. This has […]

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‘The type of bartender everyone needs’ A bartender has been praised as a “hero” after he saved two girls from being harassed using a clever trick. Max Gutierrez’s actions were shared online by Twitter user Trinity Allie, who was out for a drink with her mate when they were served by Gutierrez at a bar […]

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