It looks on track to reach Christmas number one ‘Fairytale of New York’ has reached number in the UK iTunes chart following the death of Shane MacGowan. Last week, the legendary Pogues frontman passed away at the age of 65 after being discharged from hospital following a lengthy stay. His wife Victoria Mary Clarke announced […]

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Weather warnings are in place Motorists in the UK have been warned about ‘ice rink Monday’ as snow refreezes overnight in large areas across the country. The RAC has warned about the conditions drivers will face this morning (December 4) whilst the Met Office has also issued yellow weather warnings for much of the north […]

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‘The smell of the meat you cook makes us feel sick’ A vegan has issued a ‘last warning’ to their neighbour because of a dispute over a barbecue and the smell of cooking meat. The conflict started a few days ago, when the vegan living near Perth, Australia, sent a letter to her neighbour, Kylie, […]

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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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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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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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It was the only supernatural film Denzel Washington starred in He’s one of the greatest actors of the 21st century and has starred in critically-acclaimed blockbusters, meaning it’s rare to describe a Denzel Washington film as underrated. But it’s a suitable tag for Fallen, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year and which is now […]

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Explains a lot It’s a gif and meme that we’ve surely all seen at least once on the internet – the gurning raver. He’s become synonymous with big nights out and the horror of being caught on camera when you’re looking a bit worse for wear. Now, the man in question has revealed exactly what […]

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We all know that alcohol isn’t great for us health-wise and should be consumed in moderation. But some alcoholic drinks are a bit more dangerous than others. This includes a drink that we’ve probably all had at last once in our lives: spirit and Coca-Cola, or any cola for that matter. Mixing the spirit with […]

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Nuñez had to be restrained by his manager Darwin Nuñez and Pep Guardiola were involved in a heated exchange following the final whistle of Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool. The top two teams in the Premier League met at the Etihad Stadium in the early kickoff on Saturday, with the points shared in a 1-1 […]

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They have legitimate concerns about exploring the tomb Archaeologists haven’t dared look inside the tomb of China’s first Emperor. Chances are you’re aware of Qin Shi Huang’s final resting place, even if you’ve never heard of him. He was the first person to rule unified China and reigned from 221BC to 210BC. But it’s his […]

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The breed cannot be rehomed or sold after December 31 Hundreds of XL bully dogs are set to be euthanised when a ban against the breed comes into force at the end of this year. At least 246 dogs living at rescue centres will be put down, Sky News reports. In October, XL bullys officially […]

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‘I’m so stressed out, this isn’t how it’s supposed to be’ A mum-of-two who works as a critical care nurse has broken down in tears after opening up about her financial struggles. Mackenzie Moan, from Pennsylvania, juggle her full time job as a nurse with her studying for a PhD. In a video on TikTok, […]

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Mind-boggling People have been left speechless after a couple spent a reported £46 million on their wedding – and you probably have no idea who they are. Even the most low-key celebrity weddings are lightyears away from what most of us will experience on our wedding day. But this couple have really taken the biscuit, […]

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What a career change With November drawing to a close, a few of you are probably starting to get into the festive swing of things. Some of you will have started listening to festive music, others will have started the present shopping (fair play if you have) and you may even have stuck a Christmas […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

3 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 […]

3 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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