Thanks-quizzing Can I let you in on a secret? Not a lot of planning goes into these intros. Please, contain your shock. The formula is something like this: quiz pun at the top (it’s a Thanksgiving one this week), maybe mention something that’s happened in the week, tell you what the rounds are, and wish […]

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‘My whole world collapsed when I found out JLS didn’t stand for ‘just love songs” People have been left bemused after finding out what JLS stands for. They were one of the stars of X Factor in 2008, finishing as runners-up on the show to Alexandra Burke, and went on to release stone-cold bangers like […]

2 years ago

Millions could be caught out by the deadline Tesco has warned customers to spend their Clubcard vouchers before they expire at the end of the month. More than 20 million people in the UK have a Tesco Clubcard, allowing them to receive discounted prices on a number of items in store and earn points on […]

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Lidl is the latest supermarket to give its staff a well earned break over Christmas Lidl has announced almost all of its stores will close for three days over the festive period. The discount supermarket chain will shut all of 960 of its shops on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, with the majority of […]

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‘Is it stupid to call off my wedding over a steak?’ A woman has said she is having doubts about marrying her vegan partner because he wants to ban meat from their wedding. The anonymous bride to be said her and her fiancé have had “furious arguments” over the food, to the extent that she […]

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He’s confirmed the reason why Machine Gun Kelly has changed his name all over again. MGK is probably one of the most recognisable (and polarising) artists around, thanks to his music, relationship with Megan Fox and his unique stage name. But it sounds like he’s considering a name change following suggestions from fans that his […]

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The Money Saving Expert had advice for unmarried couples Martin Lewis has issued a warning to any couples who are living together but are not married. With marriage rates down and cohabiting up, more and more couples are living together whilst not married. However, the Money Saving Expert has a word of warning for any […]

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The remastered version will be shown in cinemas It’s one of the nation’s most-loved Christmas films and one of the most successful rom-coms of all time, and now you can experience Love Actually on the big screen like it’s 2003 all over again. Yes, the star-studded festive film is returning to cinemas in a restored […]

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He’s seemingly confirmed the name change on social media Machine Gun Kelly might be about to change his stage name following calls from fans. MGK is probably one of the most recognisable (and polarising) artists around, thanks to his music, relationship with Megan Fox and unique stage name. But it sounds like he’s considering a […]

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‘I’m not on the breadline but we are the definition of the squeezed middle’ As food prices remain high, one woman has admitted to being a ‘middle-class shoplifter’ and ‘regularly’ walking out the supermarket with items they haven’t paid for. Writing for the Independent, the anonymous shopper said that when she were younger she “never […]

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‘That feels like a bit of a misunderstanding!’ Ant and Dec gave their opinion on the clash between Fred Sirieix and Nella Rose during last night’s episode of I’m A Celebrity. In Tuesday night’s episode, Nella revealed she had felt “disrespected” and “offended” after Fred told her he was old enough to be her dad. […]

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As Thanksgiving arrives in the US, many families will be getting ready to sit down to a glorious turkey dinner tomorrow (November 23). But plenty of others will be going for a non-meat alternative that has become a tradition in itself: a Tofurky roast. The turkey substitute consists of a tofu and wheat ‘masa’ wrapped […]

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She labelled it a ‘tough watch’ Fred Sirieix’s girlfriend has spoken out after the First Dates star clashed with Nella Rose in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. In Tuesday night’s episode, Nella revealed she had felt “disrespected” and “offended” after Fred told her he was old enough to be her dad. Nella […]

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‘Good on Alison Hammond’ Alison Hammond has been praised for the way she responded to Sir Cliff Richard’s ‘fat-shaming’ comments about Elvis Presley. On Tuesday, Sir Cliff appeared on This Morning to speak to Alison and her co-host Dermot O’Leary about his legendary career. During the chat, the 83-year-old recalled how he once had the […]

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‘If I’d known I wouldn’t have let him go’ The mum of one of four teenage boys whose bodies were found after the car they were travelling in crashed said she didn’t know he was on a camping trip. Best friends from Shrewsbury, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson, and Hugo Morris, who were all […]

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‘Why should we have to pay tax on our body parts if I choose to use them to make money?’ An Australian OnlyFans star has said she doesn’t think she should be taxed for her work because it’s a “public service.” Billie Beever wants the Aussie government to be more lenient on OnlyFans creators like […]

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Tennant is vocal supporter of the trans community David Tennant has inadvertently managed to raise thousands of pounds for an LGBTQ+ charity after he wore a Doctor Who-themed trans awareness badge on television. The actor has appeared on Channel 4’s The Last Leg and the BBC’s The One Show in recent days ahead of his […]

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Mizzy had been found guilty of breaching a court order that banned him from posting videos of people without their consent Controversial TikTok prankster Mizzy has been sentenced to 18 weeks’ detention at a young offenders institution. The social media influencer, real name Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, was found guilty last month on two counts of breaching […]

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She still has ‘some sort of correspondence’ with King Charles though Meghan Markle has reportedly removed herself from the royal family drama. Royal reporter Omid Scobie told People that the Duchess of Sussex was “moving on” from the royal family, but that her husband Prince Harry “still has unfinished business.” Scobie, who has written a […]

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The BBC has ‘decided to rest the UK show’ The BBC has announced that Top Gear will not return for the “foreseeable future” after host Freddie Flintoff was seriously injured in a crash during filming. Last year, Flintoff was was behind the wheel while shooting an episode of the BBC motoring show at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in […]

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‘Are you happy for me to use your name?’ The BBC has released an interview for the first time in which with Banksy appears to confirm his identity. The Bristol-born artist is known across the world for his unique graffiti-style work seen from London to New York and even his hometown. There have been many […]

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This puts a dark spin on the iconic childhood item Sea Monkeys will be familiar to many of you reading this, but there’s a dark truth behind them. Sea-Monkeys is the marketing term for a common type of sea creature: brine shrimp. As a product, Sea-Monkeys first hit the shelves in the 1950s, and are […]

2 years ago

‘Are you happy for me to use your name?’ The BBC has released an interview for the first time in which with Banksy appears to confirm his identity. The Bristol-born artist is known across the world for his unique graffiti-style work seen from London to New York and even his hometown. There have been many […]

2 years ago

Is it actually cheaper to leave the heating on constantly? We’re well into November now, and after the warmest September on record and an unusually mild October, the temperature has finally dropped. Wintry weather is definitely here and a lot of you will have stuck the heating on. But while most of us probably have […]

2 years ago

‘I’m done with it’ Snoop Dogg has explained what he meant when he said he was “giving up smoke.” Snoop, real name is Calvin Broadus, is known for his long rap career which starting in the early 90s when he burst onto the scene with the release of his now-iconic debut album Doggystyle, and lasting […]

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Despite being just 39cm long, the rock weighed 17kgs A man who kept a rock for years in the hope that it was gold got a very pleasant surprise. The rock was actually much more valuable – because it was a rare meteorite. David Hole found the meteor whilst prospecting in Maryborough Regional Park near […]

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‘I haven’t used the oven since this purchase’ They’re the must-have kitchen appliance that everyone’s been talking about for what feels like decades – the air fryer. It’s easy to see why they’ve become so popular. The air fryer is energy-efficient, practical, versatile (although not everything should be cooked in there) and a much healthier […]

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‘No tip, I eat!’ A delivery driver has sparked debate after eating a customer’s food because they didn’t tip him. If there’s one thing Brits really need to know before heading to the US, it’s that tipping culture is very different. Due to the minimum wage being much lower across the pond, tipping is much […]

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It has a score of 84 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes Fans of Shadow and Bone have been left in shock after the hit Netflix show was cancelled by the platform after just two seasons. Developed by Oscar nominated writer Eric Heisserer (Arrival, Bird Box), Shadow and Bone was based on the work of author Leigh […]

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Oh ‘eck The future of Aardman Animations – and Wallace & Gromit – is uncertain as the studio is on the verge of running out of clay. Since its founding in the early 1970s, the stop-motion studio has become world famous for creating the iconic Wallace and Gromit and much-loved 2000 film, Chicken Run. Aardman […]

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No one likes to see the flash of a speed camera in their peripheral vision when they’re driving, but motorists in the UK will need to be extra careful with the introduction of new two-way cameras. The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and 3 points on your license. And of course there’s […]

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The table looks very different now Everton have plummeted into the relegation places following their historic points deduction. On Friday, the Premier League announced the Merseyside club would be handed a 10-point deduction after being found guilty of breaching the league’s Financial Fair Play rules. The deduction is the biggest punishment ever handed out in […]

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Fictional villains and everyday symbols are your rounds on the JOE Friday Pub Quiz this week.

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‘I can’t unsee this now’ It’s the hairstyle that has gripped the internet, but some people reckon Harry Styles looks like soap legend Ian Beale after the popstar decided to shave his head. Known for his exceptionally successful music career and his luscious locks of dark hair, Styles was rumoured to have shaved his head […]

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The earliest he can be released is 2047 A former MasterChef finalist has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for sexually abusing children. Paul Douglas Frost appeared in the final of the first season of MasterChef Australia back in 2009, but was arrested 10 years later on suspicion of child sexual offences. The former […]

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‘There is a point in your life when you want to change your life’ Snoop Dogg has shared his first post on social media since announcing that he will be “quitting smoke.” Snoop, real name is Calvin Broadus, made the announcement on social media yesterday (November 16), causing widespread shock. Snoop is known for a […]

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‘Have dogs, not kids!’ A woman who celebrated her 108th birthday this year said the secret to a long life is having dogs instead of children. Ada Daniel, who lived at Codnor Park Care Home in Derbyshire since 2015, turned 108 this year. She made headlines in June after almost 300 birthday cards were sent […]

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The dream combo of Christmas markets and cheap pints The ‘cheapest city for beer’ in Europe is also home to one of the best hidden-gem Christmas markets on the continent as well. Located in the east of Hungary, Debrecen is the capital of the country’s Northern Great Plain region and is widely accepted to be […]

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The Iceland boss said the decision was a ‘no-brainer’ Iceland has decided to scrap its Christmas advert this year, choosing instead to “support customers” during the cost of living crisis. As we enter the second half of November, it won’t be long before every advert you see on TV is Christmas-themed. The likes of John […]

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It’s been described as ‘bizarre’ and ‘desperate’ The final season of The Crown has been slammed by critics for its decision to use Princess Diana’s ghost in some scenes following her death. The sixth and final installment of the hugely popular Netflix show follows the Royal family through the years 1997-2005. The first four episodes […]

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“I talk to you every day… sometimes I can almost hear you saying ‘could you BE any crazier?’” Jennifer Aniston has paid tribute to her Friend’s co-star Matthew Perry following his sudden death last month. Last month, Perry, who was known the world over for his role as Chandler in the legendary sitcom, passed away at […]

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‘It’s 300-a-month if she wants to eat here’ A couple have sparked debate after deciding to charge their 19-year-old daughter rent after she made the decision not to go to college. Erika and Cody Archie shared their no-nonsense parenting with their one million TikTok followers. In a video shared on the platform, the Gatesville couple […]

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The iconic item is returning this week Aldi has announced it has imposed a strict ‘2 per customer’ rule on one of its most popular festive products: Kevin the Carrot. On Thursday (November 16), the cuddly character – who has become a star of the supermarket chain’s Christmas adverts in recent years – will be […]

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‘How bad can these pop on veneers from Temu be?’ A woman was left in horrified hysterics after trying on some cheap clip-in veneers for her wedding day. Petrina Josephine had ordered the budget veneers from Temu, a Chinese online marketplace that has become the most downloaded app in the UK and US. Petrina had […]

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‘Give the people what they want!’ Nigel Farage has responded to the backlash over his appearance on this year’s I’m A Celeb by sharing a video of Ant and Dec giving him their ‘approval.’ By agreeing to go on the show, Farage has reportedly become the highest-paid person in I’m A Celeb history – and also one […]

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Phoenix’s performance as Napoleon has been described as ‘brilliant’ and ‘startling’ Joaquin Phoenix has been lauded for his performance as Napoleon Bonaparte in the new historical epic about the French ruler. Called ‘Napoleon’, the biopic was directed by Ridley Scott and is released on Apple TV+ and in cinemas on November 22. The critics have […]

2 years ago

You’ve either got one or you’ve heard about how everyone’s got one – either way, it’s difficult to avoid air fryer chat nowadays. Hailed as the best thing since sliced bread, air fryer owners would have you believe that purchasing the device is the best decision they’ve made in the last five years. It’s easy […]

2 years ago

‘I am so grateful for every moment I had with you Matty’ Courteney Cox has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her former Friends co-star Matthew Perry following his death. Last month, Perry, who was known the world over for his role as Chandler in the legendary sitcom, passed away at the age of 54 after […]

2 years ago

‘Dynamo is Dead’ will feature conversations between the magician and the likes of Tyson Fury, Coldplay and Cara Delevingne Magician Dynamo is set to be ‘killed’ on live television as part of an upcoming special called ‘Dynamo is Dead.’ Over the years, we’ve watched Magician Impossible pull off some jaw-dropping tricks and illusions. Some of […]

2 years ago

The air fryer has competition You’ve either got one or you’ve heard about how everyone’s got one – either way, it’s difficult to avoid air fryer chat nowadays. Hailed as the best thing since sliced bread, air fryer owners would have you believe that purchasing the device is the best decision they’ve made in the […]

2 years ago