This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A deal not to be passed up on for the festive footy season Sports fans have been urged to take advantage of a streaming hack to watch free Premier League matches today. If Christmas Day is about family, presents […]

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The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

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‘This is un-British’ The Covid pandemic understandably forced a lot of things to change in everyday life. Lockdowns, two metre rules, the famous ‘hands, face, space,’ only socialising in groups of six. Largely, most of these things have been phased out as vaccinations and helped the world get on top of the virus. But one […]

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The community’s size has more than doubled since the 1990s Incredible new photos from the Amazon rainforest have given us a first-look at a thriving indigenous community. The images, captured on automatic cameras, show the uncontacted Massaco people quietly thriving near the Brazilian border with Bolivia, the Guardian reports. This is despite the intense pressures they […]

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The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

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The most important flight of the year is underway After 364 days of careful preparation and planning, Father Christmas/Santa Clause/Saint Nick is off, zooming across the globe to bring you – yes, you – everything you want for Christmas. And if you want to know exactly where the big man is over the coming hours, […]

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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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Black children found studying the book ‘psychologically and emotionally’ harmful The novel Of Mice and Men will be removed from GCSE lists in Wales next September over concerns about racism and racial slurs in the book. John Steinbeck’s classic text has been a regular fixture in GCSE English studies across the UK for years, and […]

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Barry Chuckle would have been 80 today Paul Chuckle has paid an emotional tribute to his late brother and comedy partner Barry on what would have been his 80th birthday. The brothers, real names Paul and Barry Elliott, were the much-loved comic double act the Chuckle Brothers. The pair were best known for their children’s […]

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The release date has been confirmed as well Christopher Nolan‘s next film will be an epic adaptation of one of the greatest stories in history – the ancient Greek poem The Odyssey. One of the oldest works of literature that is still read to this day, Homer’s epic poem is believed to be written in […]

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It will make a ‘close approach’ Nasa has issued an update on a huge asteroid which will pass Earth on Christmas Eve. On the night when Father Christmas will be tearing up the skies in his sleigh, he might need to just watch out for any hazards whizzing by. Asteroid 2024 XN1 will be flying […]

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‘I saw this firsthand and up close’ Amber Heard has issued a statement following the news of Blake Lively’s legal complaint against her co-star Justin Baldoni. Lively starred alongside Baldoni in romantic drama film It Ends With Us, which came out earlier this year and was also directed by Baldoni. However, over the weekend Lively […]

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Quiz the season There’s plenty to love about this time of year, and one of those things is the fantastic amount of football going on. The games come thick and fast now, but before the madness of Boxing Day fixtures and the football bonanza over Twixmas, how about a festive football quiz to get you […]

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He was one of five people killed in the attack The mother of a nine-year-old boy killed in a Christmas market attack in Germany has paid tribute to her son. On Friday evening (December 20), five people were killed and more than 200 injured after a car was driven into crowds at a festive market […]

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‘Burt was truly one of a kind’ The crocodile from Crocodile Dundee has died at the ripe old age of an estimated 90-year-old. The reptile, called Burt, had a starring role in the 1986 film which follows Australian crocodile hunter Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) as he relocates to New York to be profiled by American journalist Sue […]

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Police have described the incident as ‘one of the most depraved crimes’ A man has been arrested following the death of a woman who was set on fire on a New York subway train. At around 7:30am local time on Sunday, officers discovered the woman after they “smelled and saw smoke” on the platform at […]

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The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

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It doesn’t seem like King Charles is much of a chocoholic King Charles has removed Cadbury’s royal warrant for the first time in 170 years. One of Britain’s most beloved and iconic brands, Cadbury has had a royal warrant since 1854, when Queen Victoria awarded it to the company. A royal warrant is an official […]

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He passed away surrounded by family Actor Art Evans has died aged 82, his publicists has announced. The actor, best known for his roles in Die Hard 2 and Fright Night, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, his publicist Erica Huntzinger told Variety. Deadline reports that Evans’ rep said he passed away following […]

2 years ago

The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

2 years ago

The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to […]

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There are far more benefits than just having no hangovers Dry January has become a yearly tradition for some Brits, and with the bleak month about to begin, it’s once again time to put those beveraginos down. While a month off might not seem like much – or, maybe too much for some – the […]

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Another Flat Earther learns the truth a few centuries too late A prominent Flat Earther has admitted he was wrong about a key part of the conspiracy theory after having a revelation in Antarctica. Jeran Campanella, who is a vocal supporter of the bizarre Flat Earth theory and a critic of NASA, recently travelled to […]

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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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The bear fell out the tree when another hunter shot the animal A hunter has been killed after a bear shot out of a tree by his partner fell on him, authorities have said. The incident took place in Lunenburg County in Virginia, USA. The Virginia government department said 58-year-old Lester C. Harvey, of Phenix, Virginia, had […]

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Bring on 2025! McDonald’s has announced a brand-new Chicken Katsu wrap is arriving on its menus in the New Year. On Wednesday, January 8, McDonald’s is kickstarting 2025 with an exciting new food menu, launching in all restaurants in the UK and Ireland and via the McDonald’s app. The headline addition is The Chicken Katsu One wrap, which when purchased […]

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‘It’s the very last comfort you can give your friend’ A vet has urged pet owners to stand by their animals when they are being euthanised after an experience left her “in tears for weeks.” Losing a pet is never easy, and while some owners would sooner sit in the waiting room while they’re put […]

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It sounds like we’re returning to Sacred Heart Hospital A Scrubs reboot has been officially confirmed, with some of the original cast already in talks to return for the show. Deadline reports that the project is still in its early stages, but it has been officially confirmed by ABC that the reboot is happening. The […]

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The monarch has been undergoing treatment throughout 2024 King Charles’ cancer treatment is set to continue into 2025 but is “moving in a positive direction”, according to reports. Palace sources told Sky News that the king’s treatment “has been moving in a positive direction and as a managed condition the treatment cycle will continue into […]

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People have been told to be ‘vigilant’ Police have urged the public to be on the look out for terror suspects and report them in the lead-up to Christmas. In particular, police have said they need help at events with big crowds such as festive markets, concerts and pantos. Counter-terror police chief Jon Savell said […]

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He was dragged under the train for 50 metres A YouTuber has been killed in Thailand after he was struck by a train while filming a video. Wirot Arayankeht, 53, had been filming near to the Chulalongkorn bridge in Ratchaburi for his YouTube channel ‘Go Anywhere Without Petrol’ when he was struck by a passing […]

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Quizmas time, multiple choice and wine Here we are everyone, the final pub quiz before Christmas. Yes, there might technically be a couple more days of work before the big day itself, but we’re all mentally clocked out now aren’t we? This weekend is when silly season really shifts into top gear. And what better […]

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Brits have been told to ‘prepare’ The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings as strong winds look set to hit large parts of the UK. Two of the warnings come into effect from 7am on Saturday (December 21) morning for Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and England, and the north coast of Wales. […]

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The actor reportedly called the ref a ‘f***ing Tellytubby’ Actor Stephen Graham is said to be facing a probe by the Football Association after reportedly losing his temper at a non-league match recently. Graham, best know for his roles in Line of Duty, This Is England and Boiling Point, attended a football match at Barrow […]

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The public are encouraged to help someone in need this Christmas You can buy a Christmas dinner for someone facing homelessness this year through Just Eat. The delivery app have joined forces this year with Soup Kitchen London to launch a ‘homeless delivery’, allowing the public to order a dinner through the app that funds […]

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‘A lot of people have made out like I went into the river’ Jordan North has defended himself from criticism after he helped rescue a dog from the River Thames. On Monday evening, the radio host had to be rescued by the RNLI after he attempted to rescue a dog from the River Thames. North […]

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Temperatures look set to drop next week The Met Office has issued an update on the chances of a white Christmas in the UK this year. It may be weirdly mild at the moment in much of the country, but temperatures are set to drop as Christmas approaches. However, it looks like dreams of a […]

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His family have been informed Police have found a body in the search for missing Britain’s Got Talent comic Martyn Crofts. In a statement on Wednesday, North Yorkshire Police said they made the tragic discovery during searches at Whinny Gill reservoir in Skipton. Crofts, 55, had been reported missing on Monday, 16 December. He starred […]

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The union has said ‘sustained strike action’ is their only option Train staff at Avanti West Coast will strike on New Year’s Eve and 2 January after rejecting an offer aimed at resolving industrial dispute. Along with the days over the New Year, members of the RMT union will also walk out every Sunday from […]

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US companies had suggested Paddington should be Americanised The boss of the firm behind the Paddington films has said the character will not be Americanised, after some US companies had said it is “not American enough.” This week, French streaming company Canal+, which owns the film rights to the fictional bear, began trading on the […]

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‘I feel sick – what the hell!’ Jordan North said he felt “sick” after his Capital FM co-host Josie Gibson played an on-air prank on him. On Monday morning’s show, Jordan presented Josie with a gift, telling her he reckoned she should “wear my present on Christmas Day.” Josie then opened the gift to reveal […]

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An announcement will reportedly be made in the coming week Restaurant critic and former I’m A Celeb contestant Grace Dent is reportedly set to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef. According to reports, an announcement about Wallace’s replacement is “imminent.” Last month, Wallace stepped away from his presenting and judging duties on MasterChef and its companion […]

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He starred in the Fellowship of the Ring Veteran New Zealand actor David Weatherley has passed away at the age of 85. The performer, who was born in London in 1939, died in Auckland on Thursday following a long illness. Over a long and distinguished career, it’s for his role as Barliman Butterbur in the […]

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His death comes the day after he was charged with war crimes in Ukraine A senior general in Russia’s armed forces has been killed in an explosion in Moscow. Lt Gen Igor Kirillov was leaving an apartment building early on Tuesday morning when a device hidden in a scooter was detonated, Russia’s investigative committee said. […]

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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? Managerial sackings, Manchester derby drama, and disciplinary disasters – it was a weekend that had it all. So, let’s test you – and ourselves – on […]

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‘It won’t be the same’ A pilot episode for a Prison Break reboot has been commissioned, however some fans have been left upset about one aspect of the revival. According to Variety, Hulu has commissioned a pilot episode for a reboot of the show, following confirmation in November 2023 that the series was under development. […]

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‘He is a clear target in prison because of his depraved crimes’ The most prolific rapist in the UK was reportedly attacked in prison earlier this year. Reynhard Sinaga is serving a minimum of 40 years behind bars after he was convicted of 159 sex offences including 136 rapes of young men in January 2020. […]

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Jacobson starred The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine American actress Jill Jacobson, best known for her roles in Falcon Crest, The New Gidget and two Star Trek shows, has passed away at the age of 70. Jacobson died December 8 at Cedars-Sinai’s Culver West Health Center following a long illness, her friend Dan Harary […]

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Bhim Kohli died after being seriously assaulted whilst walking his dog A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an 80-year-old. In September, Bhim Kohli was found injured in a Leicester park after being seriously assaulted while he was walking his dog. He died in hospital from his injuries on September […]

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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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