‘Ordinary people see family intermarriage overall as something that is very positive’ An MP has spoken in Parliament defending the right for people to marry their cousin. Independent MP Iqbal Mohamed spoke in the House of Commons on Tuesday against a ban on first cousin marriages. He had been responding to Conservative former minister Richard Holden, […]

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He said warnings of a ‘quad-demic’ were ‘actually quite useful’ TV star Dr Xand van Tulleken has warned BBC viewers about the risks of a “life-threatening” illness spreading across the UK as part of what some have dubbed a ‘quad-demic.’ Dr Xand appeared on Morning Live to urge Brits to take action as four illnesses […]

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The Christmas party has also been cancelled Staff at Manchester United have seen their annual Christmas bonus of £100 replaced by a £40 voucher for Marks & Spencer. The move is the latest part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s radical cost-cutting at the club since he took control of football operations at Old Trafford on Christmas […]

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The Special One could be making a return to the Premier League José Mourinho could be set for a return to the Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to reports. The Portuguese manager hasn’t worked in the Premier League since his stint at Tottenham came to an acrimonious end in 2021. Since then, he has […]

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This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A bargain trip to one of Europe’s best Christmas markets There may only be a couple of weeks until Christmas, but that doesn’t mean there’s no time for a festive getaway. Whilst the UK no doubt has some great […]

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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 on the FootballJOE Pub Quiz: were you watching? Although Storm Darragh robbed us of some Merseyside derby fun, it was still a cracking weekend of action, with Spurs and Chelsea giving us another thriller, […]

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The hearing into the charges concluded last week Manchester City‘s alleged breaches of Premier League rules now total 130, up from the initial 115 announced last year. On Monday, it was widely reported that the three-month hearing into their alleged breaches had concluded at London’s International Dispute Resolution Centre. The Premier League announced in February […]

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‘The sky is the limit for her’ Coleen Rooney looks set to out-earn her husband Wayne for the first time, according to an expert. The famous WAG has just finished a hugely successful stint in this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, making it all the way to the final […]

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He was recognised by a customer in McDonald’s A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week. Luigi Mangione was arrested by police at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on Monday after a customer at the fast-food outlet recognised him. On his arrest, he was […]

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She was the same age as Rihanna is today There can be no doubt that Home Alone is one of the best Christmas films of all time, and it’s rare the festive season feels complete without at least one watch of it. But even more than three decades after the film’s release, there are still […]

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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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It could land you with a £1,000 fine The DVLA (Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency) is warning drivers in the UK to check their driving licenses if they passed their test before 2015. Motorists are being urged to check their licenses haven’t expired, as licenses run out every 10 years. According to MoneySavingExpert.com, more than […]

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There’s no way this could ever get annoying… People with Ring doorbells are discovering that the device has some very festive features they weren’t aware of. It turns out you can change the settings on the device so that it plays Christmassy sounds. A TikToker has shared the range of sounds on offer  and explained […]

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The couple ‘beg’ their parents to do the same as well Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher haven’t given their kids presents at Christmas for years – but they have a pretty good reason for it. The actors share two kids, 10-year-old Wyatt and eight-year-old Dimitri, but it doesn’t sound like having two Hollywood superstars for […]

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Fans have been left devastated Chocolate lovers have been left heartbroken after finding out Cadbury has axed one of its popular festive treats this Christmas. We all know Christmas is the best time of the year for food, and one thing plenty of you will be getting through is chocolate. Whether it’s in advent calendars, […]

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The London mayor is set to receive the gong for his political and public service The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is set to be knighted in the New Year Honours list, according to reports. Khan, who has been London mayor since 2016, is expected to receive the honour for his political and public service. […]

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He appeared on season 16 of the talent show America’s Got Talent star Kabir ‘Kabeezy’ Singh has died at the age of 39. The comic, who found fame on the hugely popular talent show, passed away on Wednesday (December 4), according to TMZ. A cause of death has yet to be confirmed, with officials waiting […]

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Gusts of 90mph or more are forecast The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for parts of the UK as Storm Darragh approaches. The warning is in place from 03:00 to 11:00 GMT on Saturday (7 December), and covers western and southern coastal regions of Wales as well as the Bristol Channel […]

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Harry said he had no plans to move back to the UK Prince Harry has said his mother Princess Diana would have “wanted” him to have a life in America. Four years ago, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California after announcing they would be stepping back from their duties as senior royals. […]

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‘They gave me some direct feedback, which I’ve taken on board.’ Ange Postecoglou was involved in an angry confrontation with some Tottenham fans after his side’s 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth. Spurs fell to a disappointing defeat the the Vitality Stadium on Thursday night, which was their sixth league defeat of the season and a result […]

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‘We have failed as a nation’ I’m A Celebrity viewers were left fuming after Maura Higgins’ shock elimination from the jungle in last night’s episode. On Thursday night’s episode, Love Island star Maura and boxing legend Barry McGuigan were voted out of the ITV show. Earlier in the episode, viewers had watched as dancer Oti […]

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The home stretch is here Afternoon quizzers. Can I start off by congratulating you all? You’ve trudged through 2024, muddled your way through life’s trial and tribulations, and once again have made it to December. It’s time to cash in some chips. Throw your fitness regimes and diets out the window, wind down the productivity […]

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Lucas said he had twice been on the receiving end of homophobic abuse at the football this season Matt Lucas has said footballers who are offended by the rainbow armband are “part of the problem” of homophobia in the sport. This week has marked the Premier League players have been taking part in the league’s […]

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‘Less healthy’ foods will be subject to a pre-watershed advertising ban Crumpets and certain types of porridge have been included in a list of products that fall under a new junk food advertising ban. The government is planning to introduce legislation which will make it illegal for unhealthy foods and drink to be advertised on […]

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‘One of the most disgraceful things I’ve seen’ A model has been slammed for posting a video of her dancing next her elderly boyfriend’s hospital bed after he ‘named her in his will.’ Bronwin Aurora, 22, shared the video on TikTok of her next to her 85-year-old boyfriend’s bed. In previous videos, her boyfriend has […]

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The Gangs of London star has reportedly been offered the role as the iconic potions professor British actor Paapa Essiedu is reportedly being lined up to play Severus Snape in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 34-year-old is up for the role as the iconic potions professor in the television […]

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‘I don’t think the message was harmful in any way’ Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has said the religious message he wrote on his rainbow armband this week was one of “truth and love and inclusivity.” On Tuesday, Guehi wrote ‘Jesus loves you’ on his armband for Palace’s match at Ipswich. This came after the […]

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Dozens of complaints have been made for the second week running I’m A Celebrity has been on the receiving end of a number of Ofcom complaints over jokes made by hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. For the second week in a row, some viewers have been left unhappy by gags being made by the […]

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It was the second time he wrote on the rainbow armband Marc Guehi is not set to face any formal action for writing ‘Jesus loves you’ on his rainbow armband. The Crystal Palace captain wrote a religious message on the armband for the second time ahead of his side’s match against Ipswich last night. This […]

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Not everyone in the dressing room was happy with the decision to abandon the jackets, according to reports Manchester United abandoned plans to wear Adidas jackets in support of the LGBTQ+ community after Noussair Mazraoui refused to take part. United were due to wear the pride-themed jackets ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Everton, […]

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From Wallace & Gromit to Gavin & Stacey, the eagerly anticipated Christmas Day schedule is here The BBC One Christmas Day schedule for 2024 has been revealed in full. Arguably the biggest fixture in the TV calendar, Christmas Day always means we’ll be getting some huge shows and festive specials on the box. Whether you […]

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The Crystal Palace skipper could now be formally charged by the FA Marc Guehi wrote on his rainbow armband again, seemingly ignoring a warning from the FA about doing so. Premier League captains were issued with the rainbow armbands for their sides’ fixtures last weekend as part of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign, which supports LGBTQ+ […]

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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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The president made the surprise announcement in a late night TV address The president of South Korea has declared emergency martial law to protect the country from North Korea’s communist forces. In a surprise late night television address, president Yoon Suk Yeol said the move is necessary to remove pro-North Korea forces from the country […]

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‘This question threw my hangover into overdrive’ The 1% Club viewers were left baffled by a question on the show, with some not understanding the answer even when it was given to them. Some of us love nothing more than shouting the answer to quiz show questions, perhaps as a way to prove to ourselves […]

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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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The Succession star started his acting career in Home Alone December is here, and many of you have no doubt thrown yourselves fully into the Christmas spirit. There are two main ways you’re probably doing this – listening to festive tunes and watching Christmas movies. And when it comes to Chrimbo films, there can be […]

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It has a stellar cast A gangland crime drama which has been labelled by one of its stars as the ‘greatest ever Irish television show’ is now available to watch in the UK. Originally airing on RTÉ from 2010 to 2014, Brits can now watch all five seasons of Love/Hate on ITVX. The gangster series […]

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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 […]

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‘This bonus is a reflection of their hard work’ A British boss has been praised for giving his staff the equivalent of a month’s salary as their Christmas bonus. Richard Stone is the managing director of PR firm Stone Junction, where the average bonus for employees this festive season is worth £2,430 per person. Every […]

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“It’s important for our kids to be confident in their names.” A mum in New Zealand has criticised a nursery for shortening her daughter’s name because staff and children there struggle to pronounce it. Paris Tautu named her daughter Mahinarangi, a name with deep ties to her family and their Maori heritage. But shortly after […]

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The pay package would have been the ‘largest ever for the boss of a listed company’ A judge in the US has blocked Elon Musk from receiving a $56bn (£47bn) pay packet from Tesla despite the company’s shareholders voting it through. Delaware judge Kathaleen McCormick upheld her previous decision from January, in which she argued […]

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The 72-year-old needed ‘immediate medical attention’ Harvey Weinstein has been rushed to hospital following an “alarming blood test result”, his lawyers have said. The disgraced former film producer was taken from the Rikers Island jail complex to Bellevue Hospital in New York City to receive “immediate medical attention.” His lawyers said: “Harvey Weinstein, who has […]

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A helping hand for those aged 60 or over Iceland has implemented a new rule to help over-60s out with their shopping bills in the winter months. The frozen food giant will be giving those over the age of 60 a 10 per cent discount on their shopping bill. The policy will apply to all […]

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He said he ‘wasn’t in a good head space’ when he made the remarks Gregg Wallace has apologised for suggesting “middle class women of a certain age” were responsible for the allegations of inappropriate behaviour against him. On Sunday, the MasterChef presenter posted a video on Instagram in which he said complaints against him had […]

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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 on the FootballJOE Pub Quiz: were you watching? From Southampton’s impressive draw at Brighton, to Liverpool adding to Pep Guardiola’s woes, with a sprinkling of FA Cup drama in between, it was a […]

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Temperatures in the hot springs can reach boiling point Yellowstone national park is one of the most breathtaking areas of natural beauty in the world. The area is perhaps best known for its hot springs and geysers, but whilst spectacular, they can also prove to be very dangerous. Yellowstone sits above one of the largest […]

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Ever seen a pilot with a beard? The answer to the above question – which, granted, you probably haven’t thought about much – is likely to be a no. This isn’t because aviation lovers have an aversion to facial hair, as there is in fact a very good reason why pilots sport a naked chin. […]

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‘He really cares about what I’m doing’ Frankie Muniz has revealed that his Malcolm in the Middle co-star Bryan Cranston still gets in touch with him to see how he’s doing. Many of you reading this will have fond memories of watching Malcolm in the Middle growing up. Running from 2000 to 2006, the sitcom […]

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Allsopp claims Wallace made the ‘sex act’ comments within an hour of them meeting Kirstie Allsopp has become the latest figure to make allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Gregg Wallace, after the MasterChef presenter blamed “middle-class women of a certain age.” Last week, MasterChef’s production company Banijay UK announced that Wallace would be stepping away from […]

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