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 […]

1 year 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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year 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 […]

1 year 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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

‘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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

‘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. […]

1 year 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 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 […]

1 year ago

‘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. […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

‘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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

‘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. […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

‘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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

‘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 […]

1 year ago