A strict rule meant it was never likely to happen The late great Robin Williams wanted to be a part of the Harry Potter films and was up for playing the role of Hagrid. One of most loved actors of his generation, Williams was a household name for his starring roles in films such as […]

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Medical professionals said it was one of the worst cases of they had ever seen On August 11 2014, the world was left shocked by the tragic news that Robin Williams had taken his own life. The actor, best known for his roles in Mrs Doubtfire and Good Will Hunting, was known globally for his wit and humour […]

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A second bid is expected for the Egyptian Liverpool have rejected a bid in the region of £150 million from Al Ittihad for Mohamed Salah. The Saudi Pro League side made a verbal bid to the Reds on Thursday night, offering a fee of £100m plus substantial add-ons which would have taken the overall price […]

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Bad news for office parties Experts have warned Prosecco drinkers that the much-loved bottle of fizz could soon become obsolete. Scientists have predicted that some of the world’s most popular wines, such as Prosecco, could no longer exist as the cultures of the communities that produce them disappear. Traditionally, the harvesting of grapes on steep slopes is done […]

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Martin Scorsese had offered to dilute the scene for her Margot Robbie insisted on doing a scene from The Wolf of Wall Street fully nude, arguing that it was integral to her character. Robbie had her breakthrough role in the 2013 Martin Scorsese blockbuster, which also starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Matthew McConaughey. The […]

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Do you remember, the first pub quiz of September? First things first, apologies to Harry Kane for robbing him of England’s all-time top goalscorer record in last week’s quiz. I clearly still yearn for the late 2010s, when Rooney sat atop the goalscoring tree for the Three Lions, and completely forgot that of course Kane […]

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It’s impacting time for humans Scientists have discovered that the Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth, meaning that days are getting longer. Contrary to long-held assumptions that our only natural satellite remains same distance from Earth, experts now believe the Moon has been slowly moving away from us for millions of years. This has […]

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‘I’d actually batter them both on the same night, that’s how easy they are’ Tyson Fury has suggested he could take on Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua in a tag-team fight. For years now, Fury has been linked to blockbuster bouts with first Joshua and more recently Usyk, which would unify the heavyweight division. But […]

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‘I’m not trying to hide the cellulite on my thigh or the squidge in between my arm and my boob: I would much rather lay it all out’ Florence Pugh has said the backlash to her wearing a transparent dress showing her nipples last year demonstrated that people were “scared.” Last year, the 27-year-old walked […]

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Tributes have been paid to the ‘hugely respected and popular’ officer A police officer who was hit by a train while attempting to save a man on the tracks has died, Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed. Police were called to a residential area in Balderton, near Newark, at about 19:00 BST on Thursday over concerns for […]

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Customers argued in-store pictures make the Whoppers look 35 percent bigger than they actually are A judge in the US has ruled that Burger King must face a lawsuit claiming that its Whoppers are advertised as being bigger than they actually are. Burger King must defend against a claim that its depiction of Whoppers on […]

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There are not believed to believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the accident A 66-year-old has died after falling on a mountain near Ben Nevis in Scotland. The hillwalker is believed to have been walking with two of his sons when the tragedy occurred on Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête. The Arête is a narrow […]

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Another day, another GTA 6 leak Grand Theft Auto fans have become very excited after a leak appeared to show GTA 6’s new dynamic weather systems. GTA 6 probably the most highly-anticipated video game of all time, and it seems like every week now there’s a new leak about what it may include. Given it’s […]

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Paris ‘didn’t expect her husband to receive such a bad reception from the public’ Paris Fury is reportedly “heartbroken” and “upset” after some viewers of At Home With The Furys criticised her husband Tyson for how he treats her. The reality series, which takes a look at Tyson Fury’s family life with his wife and […]

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Not even stopping for Sir Paul Sir Paul McCartney had a close shave with car whilst he was posing on the iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing as part of a new documentary. Now, I’m sure residents in the area are fed up of, are fed up of people coming from far and wide to pose […]

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She had suffered ‘catastrophic head injuries’ A mum-of-three was murdered by her former partner who left her body dumped in a suitcase in her wheelie bin for several months, a court heard. Sarah Albone, 38, had not been seen for three months when her corpse was discovered in the bin behind her home, a jury […]

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Wild behaviour Sometimes, we just have to take things on holiday with us from home because we know it won’t be the same abroad. The first one that springs to mind for a lot of you is probably tea, and I’m sure at least a few of you reading this will often pack some Yorkshire […]

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‘I would never speak to the kid’s parents again’ People have been calling for child-free weddings after watching a clip of a toddler wiping their face on the bride’s wedding dress. Whether or not kids are welcome at the wedding is always one of the biggest decisions when planning the big day. But this TikTok […]

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It’s known as ‘smartphone pinky’ A TikToker left a woman in shock after claiming that the way you hold our smartphones can permanently change the shape of your finger. Most of us spend hours every day on our phones, sometimes for useful stuff like work and often for far less important stuff like laughing at […]

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I declare this the final pub quiz of the summer The final August bank holiday is here, we’ve had A level and GCSE results, Reading and Leeds festival is happening, which all means one thing: summer’s on the way out. Yep, I hate to break it to you guys, but that was it. The last […]

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India managed to achieve the feat on a pretty impressive budget India has celebrated an historic achievement this week after the country managed to land a rover on the Moon. On Wednesday, at 18:02 Indian Standard Time (13:32 British Summer Time), the Vikram lander successful touched down near the Moon’s south pole, after two weeks […]

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History has been made Donald Trump’s mugshot has been released after he was arrested on charges of plotting to overturn the state’s 2020 election results. The former president had to pay a bail bond of $200,000 (£160,000) to be released from the Atlanta jail while he awaits trial. It is the first every mugshot of […]

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There are only believed to be four other albino cubs in the world An ultra-rare albino puma cub has been born at a zoo in Nicaragua. The Thomas Belt Zoo in Juigalpa announced the incredible occurrence on Tuesday. The birth is thought to be the first time an albino cub has been born in captivity […]

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What a blissful existence Jackie Chan made plenty of people very envious after he revealed in an interview that he is completely unaware of the Kardashians’ existence. The film icon and martial arts legend was being interviewed by Access Hollywood when he was asked who his favourite Kardashian is. Completely baffled, the 69-year-old seemed to […]

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After shooting the victim at point blank range, he then threw acid over the body CCTV footage has caught the horrifying moment a ‘vigilante’ killer shot dead his a man after waiting outside his home for 10 hours. Father-of-two Liam Smith was shot outside his home in Wigan by Michael Hillier, who had been scoping […]

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She also won’t ever let her daughter go on sleepovers A woman has sparked debate online after she revealing that she won’t leave her daughter alone with a male relative. Mum-of-two Aubrey shared the controversial opinion on her TikTok channel, @theorganicmami, where she posts updates from her life. In a GRWT (Get Ready With Me) […]

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The charity has said it’s the ‘perfect example of things getting out of hand’ A moses basket filled with 26 kittens has been left on the doorstep of an animal charity in Bristol. The kittens were left on the doorstep of Bristol Moggery Rehoming Centre on Tuesday evening (August 22). Christine Bayka, founder of the […]

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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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The WindWings are expected to save several tonnes of fuel The world’s first wind-powered cargo ship has set sail on her maiden voyage. The Mitsubishi-owned Pyxis Ocean left Singapore last week en route to the port of Paranagua in Brazil. It has been fitted with huge 37.5 metre tall metal ‘wings’ and which were designed […]

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Blade turned 25 this month Film fans have been heaping praise on Blade, hailing it as being “way ahead of its time” and having an opening scene that has “never been matched.” There’s an argument to be made that Stephen Norrington’s 1998 gothic vampire superhero paved the way for a lot of the superhero films […]

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‘We may be dark, but let me share a secret with you, sometimes darkness can show you the light’ A heavy metal singer has been praised after he paused a concert to comfort a little girl in the front row who became a bit overwhelmed. David Draiman is the lead singer of Disturbed, who are […]

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It can be a difficult day for the Friends star Jennifer Aniston has revealed that Adam Sandler sends her flowers on Mother’s Day every year, providing further proof that he’s a very lovely guy. The Friends star revealed Sandler’s thoughtful gesture in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. Aniston is not a mother, and […]

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You didn’t think hash browns could get better did you? In the breakfast world, there are few debates that rage as intensely as whether hash browns belong on a full English breakfast. But what about if they’re filled with ketchup? Well, just when you thought hash browns couldn’t get any better, Heinz are here to take […]

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‘If you are actually that attractive, you’d get a real job’ A woman let two influencers know exactly how she felt about their career choices when she walked past them whilst they were taking photos in the street. Love Island Australia stars Tayla Mellington and Ruby Ennor had decided to venture out to get some […]

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‘We have concluded that the material posted online did not provide a full picture’ Manchester United have said they do not believe Mason Greenwood committed the offences with which he was charged. On Monday afternoon, the club announced that Greenwood would be leaving the club by mutual agreement following a six-month internal investigation into his […]

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The NFL-style announcements to the stadium have been praised The Women’s World Cup has been a resounding success, featuring thrilling football, major shocks and packed out stadiums. Another memorable aspect of the tournament though has been to do with the officiating, with the referees announcing their VAR decisions to the crowd through a microphone at […]

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The 50 biggest football rivalries in the world have been officially ranked. Whether it’s a derby between local clubs or a rivalry steeped in history and hatred more than geography, these matches are often one of the biggest days of their entire year for the teams involved. Football magazine FourFourTwo has ranked the biggest rivalries […]

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Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan must be devastated It’s one of two films that have taken the world of cinema by storm this summer, but it seems that Oppenheimer was doing absolutely nothing for Logan Paul. The YouTuber and podcaster revealed that he walked out the cinema whilst watching the film because “everyone’s just talking.” […]

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He had a previous skin cancer scare four years ago Chris Evans has revealed he has been diagnosed with skin cancer. The broadcasting legend announced live on his Virgin Radio show that doctors recently gave him the diagnosis, but that the disease had been caught in the early stages. Speaking on his show today, the […]

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Some labelled Morgan a ‘disgrace’ for the ‘patronising’ joke Piers Morgan has prompted anger after he made a joke on social media about the Women’s World Cup final. On Sunday morning, England took on Spain, with both nations making their first ever appearance in a World Cup final. It was Spain who triumphed though, winning […]

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Her family chose not to tell her until after the game so that she could focus on the final Spain captain Olga Carmona, who scored the winning goal in the Women’s World Cup final, was told after the game that her father had died. The 23-year-old scored the only goal of the match as Spain […]

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‘Mary Earps has just saved a penalty in a World Cup final and you STILL can’t buy her goalkeeper shirt’ England fans are calling on Nike to start selling replica Mary Earps shirts following the goalkeeper’s outstanding performances at the World Cup. The Lionesses fell to a 1-0 defeat to Spain on Sunday morning in […]

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Farewell to a legend Kids TV channel CITV will close next month after three decades on the air. The channel – loved for shows such as Danger Mouse, My Parents Are Aliens and Jungle Run – will be making way for ITVX Kids, which launched earlier this month. This is ITV’s new children’s service on […]

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An own-goal from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak managed to mess up his message congratulating the England team for their achievements at the Women’s World Cup. The Lionesses were left heartbroken after they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final of the tournament on Sunday morning. Sarina Wiegman’s team were bidding to […]

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Heartbreak for England Spain have won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history, beating England in the final. In their first ever World Cup final appearance, Spain triumphed 1-0 to win their first World Cup. Olga Carmona’s first-half strike was enough to see Spain over the line in a nervy final. […]

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The canine had hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram Cheems, a dog who became known as a viral internet meme, has sadly died during surgery The hilarious Shiba Inu found internet stardom back in 2017, thanks to his adorable looks and apparent love of cheeseburgers, often spelled ‘cheemsburgers’ in memes. Following the rise of 17-year-old Shiba […]

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F***ing hell, we’re in a World Cup final Words we haven’t been able to utter in footballing circles since 1966. Make no mistake about it, Sunday is one of the biggest days in the history of English football. It’s almost weird to watch an England football team win like its normal. To watch them deal […]

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‘I believe in making characters for women and not just having women play men’s roles’ It’s one of the biggest questions in cinema at the moment: who will be the next Bond? Ever since No Time to Die and – spoiler warning – the death of Daniel Craig’s 007 at the end, fans have been […]

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‘What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?’ Everyone loves a good gangster film, right? From the 50s aesthetic and Italian-American accents to the guns fights and copious amounts of cigarettes smoked, there’s something irresistible about the genre. But which is the best one? Well, it seems that, in a genre that […]

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‘This s**t creepy bro’ Snapchat users have been left freaked out after the platform’s AI managed to post its own story. Earlier this year, the social media app launched its own chatbot, called ‘My AI’, which users could send messages and questions to. The AI would then respond like a real person. In recent days […]

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