Fires started in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night The iconic Hollywood sign is under threat from wildfires that are spreading rapidly across Los Angeles. Some 1,900 buildings and structures have been destroyed as blazes continue to burn in and around the city, and more than 130,000 people are under evacuation orders in the metropolitan […]

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Some of the School of Rock cast were in attendance at th wedding Two stars of School of Rock have tied the knot, more than two decades after they first met on the set of the film. Released in 2003, the musical comedy starred Jack Black as a struggling guitarist who pretends to be substitute […]

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Several A-listers have lost homes in the infernos Celebrities have had to evacuate and many have seen their homes destroyed as wildfires continue to spread rapidly across Los Angeles. Some 1,900 buildings and structures have been destroyed as six blazes continue to burn in and around the city, and more than 130,000 people are under […]

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The ban will be part of the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill Labour is set to ban landlords from charging more than a month’s rent upfront as part of planned rent reforms. The government has said it will ban the practice as part of its new Renters’ Rights Bill. As part of the bill, landlords will […]

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The virus can be very similar to the flu A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the UK and other nations, prompting some concern about the virus. First identified in the Netherlands in 2001, HMPV is a flu-like respiratory disease that will lead to a mild upper respiratory tract infection. It spreads through direct […]

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‘I’ve cried too many tears to count’ Meghan Markle has said she is “devastated” following the death of her dog, guy. The Duchess of Sussex announced the sad news in an emotional post on Instagram, in which she thanked the dog for “so many years of unconditional love.” She had adopted the beagle from an […]

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‘He changed my life on Christmas Eve’ A singe mum has spoken about how her life was “completely changed” after rapper Post Malone left a huge tip for her on Christmas Eve. Renee Brown had been working at The Railyard bar in Houston, Texas, when Post Malone walked in. The music superstar was in the […]

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Cases of the flu-like illness are on the rise A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in China has sparked concern and prompted some fears of another pandemic. In recent weeks, pictures have spread online of crowds of masked people in hospitals in the country, and Beijing has acknowledged a surge in case […]

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‘The royals appear to believe they can act with impunity’ Prince Andrew has been reported to the police over claims he used a fake name to register a company. The report was made by Graham Smith, who runs the anti-monarchy group Republic. He claims the Duke of York used the pseudonym ‘Andrew Inverness’ when he […]

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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? It was the first weekend of action of 2025, and it didn’t disappoint, with goals everywhere you look (unless you’re an Everton fan), plenty of drama […]

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The BRUV party’s charter has been labelled a ‘mix of North Korea and homoeroticism’ Andrew Tate has been ridiculed after launching the ‘BRUV Party’ as part of his apparent hopes of becoming UK Prime Minister. It’s been a chaotic few days of politics to start 2025, with Elon Musk taking aim at Keir Starmer’s government, […]

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It may be useful in the summer, but in winter it’s best not to touch the air recirculation button We’ve all been there. You’re running late one winter’s morning, you rush out to your car only to realise you’ve got a sheet of ice to scrape off the windscreen before you can go anywhere. In […]

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Image credit: Getty They’ve been described as ‘killing machines’ There has been a surge in interest in a breed of dog labelled as ‘an XL bully on steroids’ since the ban on the breed came in. Last year, a ban was put in place in England and Wales making it illegal to own an XL […]

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‘This SHOOK me’ Attentive Squid Game viewers reckon they’ve spotted a small but crucial detail in the series which reveals the identity of Front Man. Season two of the hit Netflix series was released on Boxing Day, meaning many have already finished watching the second installment of the dystopian South Korean show. Set three years […]

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Brexit and funding issues contributed to delays in the project Work is finally coming to an end on a UK road after more than two decades. Back in 2002, a complex road upgrade project began on the A465 Heads of the Valleys road linking Swansea to Monmouthshire in South Wales. The aim was to turn […]

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More than half of voters have a lower opinion of the prime minister after his first six months in power One in four people who voted for Labour at last year’s general election say they now regret doing so, a new poll has found. Research from More in Common found that 24 per cent of […]

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The comedian didn’t hold back Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser has been praised by viewers for her performance at the awards ceremony, which included some risqué jokes. The comedian, best known for her appearances in celebrity roasts, was hosting the awards for the first time, replacing last year’s host Jo Koy. And whilst Koy got […]

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The Diddy joke prompted a controversial reaction online Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser draw gasps from the star-studded crowd after she made a controversial joke about P Diddy. Glaser was host of the awards ceremony this year after last year’s host Jo Koy was met with a lukewarm reception from both those in attendance and […]

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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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‘We’re only three days into 2025 and we’ve already got the TV moment of the year’ Viewers of The Traitors were left baffled when one of Britain’s most infamous serial killers, Harold Shipman, became a subject of conversation during Friday night’s episode. The hit reality TV series returned to screens on New Year’s Day and […]

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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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‘We are far away from any progress’ Mohamed Salah has said this season is his “last year in the club” in a new interview about his Liverpool future. The Egyptian forward is in the final year of his contract at Liverpool, and with the January transfer window now open he is free to talk to […]

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Just click on the ‘key point’ you want to read about or keep scrolling for all updates. Who will take home the biggest prize in darts – Luke Littler or Michael Van Gerwen? The climax of the PDC World Darts Championship 2025 takes place tonight as Luke Littler takes on Michael Van Gerwen in the […]

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Young said he had initially pulled out of the festival due to an ‘error in the information I received’ Neil Young will headline the Pyramid Stage at this year’s Glastonbury after having initially pulled out of the festival, Emily Eavis has announced. Earlier this week, the 79-year-old announced he and his band would not play […]

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Tributes have poured in for the TV producer Britt Allcroft, the creator of the much-loved Thomas the Tank Engine TV series, has died aged 81. The TV producer was the mind behind the beloved children’s show after she secured the rights to adapt the Reverend Wilbert Awdry’s Railway Series books in the 1970s. Allcroft adapted […]

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Apple has denied any wrongdoing Apple has agreed to pay $95 million (£76m) to settle lawsuit accusing iPhones of listening to their owners’ conversations. The tech giant had been accused of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people through their phones without their knowledge. Apple filed the proposed settlement in a federal court […]

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The government limited cut winter fuel payments earlier this year Charity Age UK has warned that old people are “worried and anxious about turning on their heating” as temperatures plummet below freezing across the country. The UK is in the midst of a cold snap that saw temperatures drop well below freezing on Thursday night. […]

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He won’t be taking all of it home though Luke Littler has guaranteed himself a huge payday after he reached the final of the World Darts Championship for the second year running. The 17-year-old thrashed Stephen Bunting 6-1 in the semi-finals on Thursday night to move within one game of darts’ biggest prize. He will […]

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2025 is go Happy New Year quizzers. 2025 is here and, no matter what it throws at you, this quiz will aim to guide you through the next 12 months as usual. Along with being the start of a new year, we are now also into the second half of the decade. Yes, it may […]

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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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The real 12 days of Christmas – are over It’s been emotional guys. We’ve shared 120 questions over the last 12 days, starting in a world where you weren’t sick of the sight of turkey for another year and hadn’t pickled your liver for a week. No doubt many of you are reading this tad […]

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‘I haven’t seen the cheques in years’ A man who had a fleeting but memorable role in Titanic as a child has revealed that he still gets paid for his appearance, but hasn’t cashed in any of the cheques recently because of a change of address. When Reece Thompson was five-years-old he played the role […]

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A heart-stopping encounter Researchers managed to capture footage of an ancient species that predates most dinosaurs during an expedition to the bottom of the ocean in a sub. It is estimated that only five per cent of the ocean has been explored by humanity, and there’s no doubt there are countless mysteries still lurking in […]

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‘When it comes to Harry Potter, I’m a massive, massive nerd’ Margot Robbie didn’t know that her husband appeared in the Harry Potter films, despite the fact she’s a massive Harry Potter fan. The 34-year-old actor married film producer Tom Ackerley in 2016, having met on the set of Suite Française in 2013. But she […]

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The real 12 days of Christmas We’ve almost made it guys. Christmas is done, Twixmas happened, we all ate and drank too much, now the final push is here – New Year’s Eve. There’s no right or wrong answer to how you should be spending tonight. Whether you’re out on the town at a party, […]

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How much of 2024’s football do you remember? The year is drawing to a close and as usual, our question is this: were you paying attention? 2024 was a year that started and will finish with Liverpool top of the table. In between, we had another Man City title, another Real Madrid Champions League triumph, […]

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‘Every single penny of that money will go into our state schools’ Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised state schools will receive “every penny” raised by scrapping the VAT break on private school fees. From January 1, private schools will no longer be exempt from charging 20 per cent VAT on their fees. The move to […]

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The real 12 days of Christmas What day is it? What’s the date? No one knows, we’re in the twilight zone now. Now, more than ever, you need a quiz to guide you. So here we are, to help you through the slight lull of Twixmas and guide you into 2025. It’s simple, quickfire stuff: […]

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‘I’ve never seen anything like this anywhere ever before’ An air safety expert has said an ‘unbelievably awful’ factor is responsible for the deaths of 179 people in the Jeju Air crash disaster. On Sunday (December 29), all but two of those onboard the Jeju Air plane died after it crashed when its landing gear […]

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Brits have been warned to check forecasts before travelling The UK is facing a widespread spell of unsettled weather in the New Year, as almost the entire country is covered by weather warnings. Strong winds along with heavy snow and rain are expected to cause travel chaos over the New Year period, with the Met […]

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Payne died following a fall from a hotel balcony in October Five people have been charged over Liam Payne‘s death in Argentina, according to local reports in the country. According to Argentinian news site Infobae, the pop star’s close friend Rogelio “Roger” Nores and some hotel staff are allegedly among those charged. The website published […]

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The real 12 days of Christmas What day is it? What’s the date? No one knows, we’re in the twilight zone now. Now, more than ever, you need a quiz to guide you. So here we are, to help you through the slight lull of Twixmas and guide you into 2025. It’s simple, quickfire stuff: […]

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Think of the smell though… An airline has announced it will be serving doner kebabs on its flights next year. For many of us, doner kebabs will bring back memories of boozy nights out and feeling slightly worse for wear. But soon, the taste and smell of nondescript meat and garlic mayo could be a […]

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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’re here to help you through the slight lull of Twixmas and guide you into 2025. Whenever you get […]

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‘This needs to be illegal’ A group of YouTubers are facing criticism for giving an indigenous tribe vapes and snus as part of a video. The NELK Boys, simply known as NELK, are an American-Canadian YouTube group made up of creators such as Kyle Forgeard, Aaron ‘Steiny’ Steinberg and Salim Sirur. They recenty uploaded a […]

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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’re here to help you through the slight lull of Twixmas and guide you into 2025. Whenever you get […]

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2024 hey? What a year. It’s the final pub quiz of the 2024, so as per we’re going to test your knowledge of the year that we’ve all enjoyed/endured. It’s like the Channel 4’s Big Fat Quiz of the Year, but without Jimmy Carr’s laugh – and shorter. The Olympics. The Euros. Elections on both […]

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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 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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