The death toll could rise to ‘several thousand’ Hundreds of people are feared dead on the French island of Mayotte after a huge cyclone struck the territory over the weekend. Cyclone Chido bought wind speeds of more than 225km/h (140mph) to the island, which is situated off the east coast of Africa. The huge storm […]

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‘This is why restaurants are shutting down, stealing from customers’ Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White is facing a backlash for introducing a £1.50 charge per person for tablecloths and napkins at one of his London restaurants. Diners at his London Steakhouse on Liverpool Street will have the fee added to their bills “to cover the […]

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This would be a game-changer Elon Musk has claimed he could build a tunnel linking London and New York for £20 billion. It isn’t the first mind-boggling proposal the world’s richest man has made in regards to international travel. Last month, Musk said his SpaceX rockets could transport people to any city in the world […]

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Malcolm’s back! Malcolm in the Middle will be returning for four brand new episodes, a quarter of a century after the series first aired. One of the most-popular sitcoms of the early 2000s, Malcolm in the Middle followed child genius Malcolm as he observed the chaos and hilarity of his family and everyday life. Running […]

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O come all ye quizzers Afternoon all. Where are we on the Christmassy scale? Eating mince pies for breakfast? Only watching festive TV specials and Home Alone films? Setting Mariah Carey or the Pogues as your alarm in the morning? Or not really vibing with Christmas at all yet? Don’t worry if your jingle bells […]

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It could be the only true likeness of London’s most notorious serial killer The ‘face of Jack the Ripper’ has been discovered after police went searching through a collection of old stuff. One of the most notorious serial killers in British history, Jack the Ripper terrorised the streets of London in 1888. He is known […]

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Stephen King asked for the book to go out of publication himself One of Stephen King’s books will never be printed again because of the controversy it generated. One of the most successful authors of all time, Stephen King has earned the title of the King of Horror thanks to novels such as It, Pet […]

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We probably all know someone who could do with one of these A new ‘B Plate’ has been launched for drivers who are bad at parking. Many of us will be familiar with the L plates for Learner drivers and P plates for probationary drivers that have just passed their test. But now, Scrap Car […]

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‘The Lord put me on Earth for a reason’ A woman who makes $43 million a year on OnlyFans says she isn’t ashamed of her work and doesn’t think it conflicts with her Christian values. Last month, Sophie Rain took to social media to share the amount she made from OnlyFans over the last year. […]

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The soap star has shared a statement on social media confirming her husband’s death Coronation Street actress Carol Royle has said her “heart is aching” following the death of her husband, who died after jumping into a freezing swimming pool. Julian Spear died from a sudden brain haemorrhage when he jumped into the freezing cold […]

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‘OnlyFans has turned women into plastic dolls’ People have called for OnlyFans to be banned after Lily Phillips was left in tears from sleeping with 101 men in a day. Back in October, OnlyFans star Phillips made headlines after sleeping with 101 men in a single day. During this, the 23-year-old was being filmed for […]

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There’s one part of the original filming process he doesn’t want to do again Jim Carrey has said he would be up for reprising his iconic role as the Grinch, but only on one condition. One of the most famous roles of his stellar career, Carrey took on the role of the famous green Christmas-hater […]

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Wills has a fan it would seem Donald Trump has said Prince William is “very handsome” and looks “better in person” after meeting the royal. The pair met in Paris during the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral, with Trump saying they had a “great talk.” Speaking to the New York Post, Trump said he spoke […]

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Another US chain could soon be arriving on British shores American restaurant chain Chuck E Cheese is planning to open restaurants in the UK, and has identified its target locations. The Texas-based company is famous for its grey mouse mascot Chuck and being the go-to place for kids birthday parties, with Chuck E Cheese restaurants […]

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The car tax increase will happen in April 2025 Some 59 cars from 24 manufacturers and brands, including the likes of Ford, BMW and Mercedes, will face car tax increase of up to £2,745 in April next year. The change is the results of changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in […]

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‘This is a reason some mother-in-laws aren’t welcomed around’ A grandma sparked outrage online after buying matching Christmas pyjamas for all of her grandkids – except her son’s step-child. A picture of the woman’s six grandchildren went viral last year, showing them all sitting cross-legged in front of the Christmas tree. Five of them are […]

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‘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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