He had to leave the venue ‘in a wheelchair’ Stephen Fry has reportedly been rushed to hospital after he fell from the stage at the O2 in London after giving a speech. The national treasure is said to have fallen “two metres” from the stage after giving a speech about artificial intelligence. The 66-year-old was […]

3 years ago

Even by the standards of University Challenge, this one’s a toughie Long after we leave behind the world of school and university, quiz shows are perhaps the main way that many of us judge our intelligence. And few shows test the intelligence of contestants more than University Challenge. Every year, the brightest brains from across […]

3 years ago

She reached out to another mum for advice on TikTok A mum has revealed her shock at her daughter’s pricey Christmas wish list, which included an iPhone, an iPad and a laptop. The 10-year-old had asked for thousands of pounds worth of gadgets, leaving her mum stressed about the financial cost of this, particularly as […]

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He had been arrested in Chiswick earlier this month Former soldier Daniel Khalife has denied escaping from Wandsworth prison earlier this month. The 21-year-old appeared in court by video link from HMP Belmarsh wearing a bright blue and yellow sweatshirt, the BBC reports. He had been arrested in Chiswick, London, on September 9 by Metropolitan […]

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‘The name on the form was Liam Gallagher, but I thought that’s obviously not him’ A dog rescuer was left stunned when Liam Gallagher got in touch with him to adopt a stray dog from a Thailand sanctuary. Niall Harbison, 43, initially thought it was a wind-up when he saw the former Oasis frontman’s name among […]

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She made the shocking argument in a YouTube video The woman who proudly labels herself the ‘female Andrew Tate’ has horrifically suggested that Russell Brand can’t have raped anyone because he is “rich and famous” and had “women throwing themselves at him.” In recent days, Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional […]

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She hasn’t found her perfect man yet A young woman whose dream is to be a 1950s-style housewife has explained the strict rules any future partner has to adhere to. Kelsey Thom, 24, from Australia, dreams of meeting a man, having children and then spending her days at home looking after the kids, cleaning and […]

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All hail the Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has explained the simple way Brits can bag themselves a handy £175. With Christmas a mere 96 days away (at the time of writing) the money saving expert has started dishing out some early tips on how people can save money ahead of what is for many […]

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Are you the ultimate binge-watcher? If you’re the sort of person who can plough through an entire series in one day, then read on. To celebrate National Binge Day on September 25, Onlinecasinos.com is looking to hire a professional Netflix binge watcher to help them answer one question: which series truly is the most binge-worthy on Netflix? […]

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She’s said she isn’t bitter though The woman who invented the fidget spinner never made any money of her creation, despite tens of millions of the things being sold. Back in 2017, fidget spinners were the craze that gripped the nation. In what felt like the blink of an eye, suddenly everywhere you want you […]

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The new USB-C port has opened up a world of possibilities A tech whizz has revealed all the things you can do with the iPhone 15’s USB-C port and charger. It was the headline change for the latest iPhone when it was revealed last week – that Apple would be falling in line with the […]

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Incredible scenes Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel sparked bedlam after he scored a 95th minute bullet header against Atletico Madrid in their opening Champions League game. With his equaliser, Provedel provided the stand-out moment of what was an otherwise quite mundane opening night of the competition. A deflected first-half strike from Pablo Barrios had given the […]

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‘When things didn’t go right, you could see certain egos came out’ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that signing Cristiano Ronaldo during his time as Manchester United manager “turned out wrong.” In a wide-ranging interview with the Athletic, the former United striker and manager discussed his time in charge of the Red Devils from 2018 […]

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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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Experts say scans showed the corpse was a ‘complete organic being’ Investigators who presented what they claimed to be two “non-human” bodies to Mexican congress last week have said that one of the corpses was ‘pregnant’ when it died. Last week, officials in Mexico presented two allegedly “non human” bodies that they claimed to be […]

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Musk argues it’s the ‘only way to counter bots’ Elon Musk has said that a paywall could be introduced for all users of X, the app formerly called Twitter. Musk purchased the social media platform last year, when it was called Twitter, for $44 billion (£38 billion). He has overseen a chaotic few months in […]

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She said comedians had tried to set up a union on several occasions to protect themselves Sara Pascoe has said there is ‘more than one’ sexual predator in the comedy industry, including a “man that’s assaulted men.” In an interview with the Independent, Pascoe said a group of female and male comedians had tried “setting […]

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He spoke of a ‘fear’ that one of his daughters would ‘bring someone like him home’ A clip from 2014 of Sean Lock eviscerating Russell Brand has resurfaced online in the wake of sexual assault allegations against the comedian. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was […]

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Dannii Minogue said the comedian ‘wouldn’t take no for an answer’ A past Dannii Minogue interview has resurfaced after multiple women have accused Russell Brand of alleged rape and sexual assault. In a resurfaced clip, the singer refers to the comedian as a “vile predator”. The allegations against Brand were revealed in Channel 4’s Dispatches. The […]

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She’s spent months in hospital A woman was left fighting for her life after she contracted an infection by eating tilapia that had been contaminated with deadly bacteria. Laura Barajas had all four of her limbs amputated after eating the fish that she had purchased from a local market in San Jose, California in July. […]

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Doctors warned Ellie’s parents she may ‘never walk or talk’ A model with Down’s Syndrome who made history by appearing on the cover of Vogue earlier this year has spoken about how she’s battled the odds her entire life. This year, Ellie Goldstein became the first model with Down’s Syndrome to appear on the cover […]

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The incident apparently happened on a night-out in London Justin Bieber reportedly had semen thrown at him in a London nightclub by a man who was “w**king” next to him. The shocking claim was made by drag queen A’Whora on an episode of the podcast Saving Grace. A’Whora, who rose to fame after appearing on […]

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‘It did something to me’ A woman who used to work as Russell Brand’s personal assistant has recalled the moment with him that left her feeling “really sick to my stomach.” On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. […]

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Brand denies the allegations Andrew Tate has voiced his support for Russell Brand in the wake of allegations of rape and sexual assault against the comedian. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Brand denies the accusations. Since […]

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‘I have no power to move him’ A train passenger was left gobsmacked when they found out there was nothing that could be done about someone else sitting in his seat. The man had booked a table seat for a train from Edinburgh to London, but when he boarded he found a group of four […]

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‘Bob Geldof certainly had the measure of Russell Brand’ Footage has been reshared online of the moment Bob Geldof labelled Russell Brand a “c***” at an awards show. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Brand denies the […]

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His son ‘felt lonely and excluded being vegan around his friends’ Food and lifestyle choices can often cause conflict and arguments with your family, particularly when it comes to making sure what your child is eating. One dad has recently opened up about his dilemma involving his child’s diet, and how this lead to a […]

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Sloss went on the record to support the claims against Brand Stand-up comic Daniel Sloss has gone on the record to support the rape and sexual assault allegations against Russell Brand. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and […]

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Good to know for next time you go to the dentist If there’s one thing that can unite pretty much all of us, it’s our hatred of going to the dentist. But now at least you’ll know what they’re saying about your teeth whilst they’re rooting and prodding around in your mouth with metal tools. […]

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We’re going back to the Buffyverse! A number of the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ stars are going to reunite for a brand new series set in the same world as the iconic show. Running from 1997 to 2003, it was one of the series that defined the teenage years of many. Millions tuned in to […]

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‘I would just lay in bed and think about it’ A man had just two attempts to try and remember his password in order to access $240m worth of Bitcoin. Stefan Thomas, a German-born programmer living in San Francisco, had 7,002 bitcoins that were given to him in 2011. The cryptocurrency had been given to […]

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‘Why haven’t you or I, or anyone we know, ever found a bone?’ A woman has questioned whether dinosaurs existed on the basis that their bones aren’t “everywhere.” In a TikTok that has racked up some 3.3 million views, the conspiracy theorist asks: “If dinosaurs actually existed, wouldn’t their bones be everywhere?” She goes on […]

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Diego Stolz had told staff about the bullying, but nothing was done A family in California has reached a $27 million settlement (£21.7m) after their 13-year-old son was punched to death at school. On September 16, 2019, Diego Stolz was punched to death at his middle school by two 14-year-old boys. The pair pleaded guilty […]

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“F*** me, the pub quiz is brutal this week” “Still fuming about the pub quiz.” “Stupid quiz anyway.” These were just some of the reactions in work channels here to last week’s pub quiz. There was fury, anger, shock, disgust – and low scores. Admittedly, last week’s quiz had quite a high tariff. It was […]

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The comedian now has a world record to add to his accolades Ricky Gervais has bagged himself a world record with one of his stand-up performances on his recent comedy tour. The comedian, who rose to stardom in the early 2000s for creating The Office and Extras, has spent most of 2023 taking his Armageddon […]

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Margolyes also labelled her co-star ‘unapologetic’ and ‘unlovely’ Miriam Margolyes has said that comedy legend Steve Martin was “horrid” on set when they worked together. Actor Margolyes is well-known for not being afraid to share her mind and basically having no filter no matter where she is or who she’s talking to. Her new memoir, […]

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It is one of Britain’s biggest spiders Sex-crazed spiders are set to invade UK homes as their mating season begins. With autumn around the corner, British spiders tend to travel indoors to stretch their eight legs in search of a mate. Female spiders are known to stay in one place for most of their lives, […]

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It was caused by a gruesome practice as well Whilst many diseases continue to impact millions of people across the world every day, the huge strides in medical science taken over the last 100 years mean that we are much better placed to treat almost any disease. The fatality rates for many of these have […]

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‘Broadly, it’s better to talk about something than not’ Steve Coogan has responded to criticism for his decision to play the role of Jimmy Savile in the upcoming BBC drama about the sex offender. A four-part series – called The Reckoning – was announced back in 2020 and will star Steve Coogan in the role of Savile. The series […]

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A harsh introduction to the world of business An 18-year-old was dealt a cold dose of reality after he opened his own cafe, only for no customers to turn up. Aussie teen Tom Oswald set up his own small business, called Homeboy, in Handorf, a town south-east of Adelaide. He’d saved up to create his […]

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Warning: contains footage some readers may find upsetting Footage has resurfaced capturing the moment that a pair of hunters were charged by elephants after they shot one of the herd dead. In shocking footage – which was captured in the Nakabolelwa Conservancy in Namibia – a man can be seen taking aim at one of […]

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The company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange today UFC and WWE have officially combined to form a new sports and entertainment company, TKO Group Holdings. Endeavour announced the close of the transaction on Tuesday afternoon, with shares in TKO now trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The logic behind the merger […]

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A new law has forced Apple into a big change The new iPhone model is almost here, and there’s one much-called-for feature that the company is almost certainly going to announce. The iPhone 15 is set to be revealed later today (September 12) by Apple, and will be the 16th generation of the iconic smartphone […]

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‘Everyone is thrilled and relieved Freddie is gearing up to get back to work’ Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff is set for his return to television following his horror crash whilst filming a segment for Top Gear. The former England captain was behind the wheel while shooting an episode of the BBC motoring show at at Dunsfold […]

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More than 40,000 votes were cast in the poll for the rare animal’s name A spotless giraffe which probably holds the title for being the rarest in the world has finally been given a name. The incredibly rare creature was born on July 31 at Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, and stands at around six feet tall. What […]

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‘Had me anxious every episode’ Viewers of one of Netflix’s latest horror series, Dear Child, have been left terrified after watching it. ‘Dear Child’ is a six-mini series based on a German novel of the same name, by Romy Hausmann. The show is in German, with viewers either able to watch with English subtitles or […]

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It’s Christmas Day (for rugby fans) A few of you may remember that a couple of weeks ago I officially declared summer over. Since then, the sun has come out and the UK has experienced its longest ever September heatwave. Is this extreme heat yet further proof of the climate crisis our planet is facing, […]

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‘I accept I made mistakes, but the lottery did not ruin my life’ A lottery winner who spent all her winnings doesn’t have any regrets and says she still had a “great time”. Lara Griffiths says it was indescribable when ex-husband Roger Griffiths told her he’d won £1.8million in 2005. The couple split up eight […]

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Even Wolverine appreciates God’s Own Country Hugh Jackman has been enjoying pies, cheese and canal walks during a family holiday to Yorkshire. The Aussie actor and his family shunned more exotic destinations for a lovely break in Yorkshire’s Bronte Country. Locals have been left stunned after Wolverine himself was spotted out and about, including on […]

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Some said it looked like their car had been ‘driven through a dirt track’ Depending on where you live in the UK, you may have woken up today and noticed that your car has become dirty over night. Weirdly, it’s been caused by rain. Many took to social media on Thursday morning to voice their […]

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