The biggest tea-related diplomatic incident since Boston in 1773 The US embassy has felt the need to step after an American scientist has suggested the secret ingredient for a perfect cup of tea is salt. Us Brits drink an estimated 100 million cups of tea every day, and we’d probably back ourselves as a bit […]

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It has a stellar cast A gangland crime drama which has been labelled by one of its stars as the ‘greatest ever Irish television show’ is now available to watch in the UK. Originally airing on RTÉ from 2010 to 2014, Brits can now watch all five seasons of Love/Hate on ITVX. The gangster series […]

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He has cancelled upcoming appearances Comedian Bobby Davro suffered a minor stroke after he collapsed at a comedy show. The former EastEnders actor had walked off stage after performing for a sold-out crowd at the Coulsdon Comedy Club in South London last Thursday. But the 65-year-old collapsed after he suffered he has described as a […]

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He told the mother and daughter that ‘no price’ could be put on the medallion they brought in An Antiques Roadshow expert once refused to put a price on an item brought onto the show due to its distressing past. Back in 2021, the much-loved BBC show visited Newby Hall in Yorkshire for an episode. […]

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‘Go and get a job? There are no jobs. Go and get higher wages? They don’t pay higher wages’ The housing crisis is one of the biggest issues facing the UK at the moment. Young people across the country are desperate to buy their own home but find themselves unable to. The reason for this […]

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Welcome to our live coverage of Prime Minister’s Questions as Rishi Sunak faces Labour leader Keir Starmer this lunchtime.

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Nostalgia overload There’s an adults-only soft play centre which serves boozy slush puppies, and has a retro arcade and late night DJs. We all remember being taken to a soft play centre by our parents when we were young. Maybe it was a rainy day and you needed to be entertained, or a friend’s birthday […]

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‘Willie is free and he wants his Steamboat back’ A trailer for a Mickey Mouse horror film has been released after the earliest version of the iconic Disney character entered the public domain after 95 years. On January 1, 2024, the copyright on 1928 film Steamboat Willie ran out, meaning the first animated incarnations of Micky Mouse […]

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‘To say that I’m disappointed that they are not nominated would be an understatement’ Ryan Gosling has said he is “disappointed” that Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig weren’t nominated in major categories for the 2024 Oscars. On Tuesday, the nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were announced, with Gosling being nominated in the Best Supporting […]

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All is not as it seems Viral TikToks have been doing the rounds on social media recently claiming to show the Eiffel Tower ‘on fire’ – but there’s a deceptive truth about what’s really going on. With the development of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s easier than ever to create images and videos of pretty much […]

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Netflix has become the exclusive home of WWE in the UK WWE Raw is moving to Netflix in the UK as part of a huge deal worth a reported $5 billion (£3.9bn). From January 2025 onwards, the streaming platform will be the exclusive home of WWE’s flagship show, RAW, in in the United States, Canada, […]

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Sian Welby is the latest addition to the This Morning hosting lineup This Morning fans have been left divided after Sian Welby made her debut as host. On Monday, Sian hosted the daytime show alongside Dermot O’Leary, the first time she has been handed presenting duties. The 37-year-old, who is best known for fronting the […]

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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 […]

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He was told he had just a ‘one per cent chance of living’ A 22-year-old has been forced to have a double lung transplant after his heavy vaping left him fighting for his life. Vaping has exploded in popularity in recent years as people look for alternatives to smoking, and in particular disposable vapes have […]

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‘You never tire of being told to eff off by a parrot’ A wildlife park in Lincolnshire is having to deal with the unusual issue of foul-mouthed parrots. More and more of the parrots at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park are picking up some sweary habits, with staff attempting to “dilute” the issue before it gets out […]

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His son’s body was discovered on Friday Rick Harrison has confirmed his son’s cause of death following his passing last week. On Saturday, news emerged that the Pawn Stars creator’s son, Adam Harrison, had died at the age of 39. TMZ reported that the family learned of Adam’s death on Friday, which was later confirmed […]

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The series received rave reviews when it was released A mind-bending mini-series starring David Tennant is arriving on Netflix next month. Deadwater Fell centres on family man and GP Tom (Tennant) who is struck by tragedy when his wife Kate and their three young children die in a house fire. But when his wife’s friend Jess (Cush Jumbo) […]

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Scientists will decide how close we are to the apocalypse The Doomsday Clock is going to be set for 2024 today, having been closer to midnight than ever before last year. The Doomsday Clock is a ‘clock’ designed to show how close the world is to global catastrophe caused by humanity, such as nuclear war, […]

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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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You could be entitled to one PlayStation is dishing out refunds to some gamers after the release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered. The remastered version for PlayStation 5 of the iconic 2020 game was released on Friday (January 19), and has been met with critical acclaim from many, currently holding a Metacritic […]

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‘It was like an explosion inside my head’ We’ve all woken up from a night out and made a concerning discovery before. Maybe you ended up texting a certain someone. Perhaps you thought it was a clever idea to empty your bank account by getting a whole round of drinks in. Or even you need […]

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Huge McDonald’s has announced a menu update for February, which includes the return of the much-loved mozzarella dippers with salsa dip. On February 7, the dippers will be back on the menu alongside two pink desserts for Valentine’s Day and an iconic burger. McDonald’s has unveiled two new pink-themed hot and cold desserts this February […]

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‘People that look at this story from outside think that eating our dead friends was the worst part’ A man who survived a plane crash in the Andean mountains by eating his friends said this wasn’t the worst part of the harrowing ordeal. In 1972, a Uruguayan flight to Santiago, Chile, crashed in the Andes, […]

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He was told he had just a ‘one per cent chance of living’ A 22-year-old has been forced to have a double lung transplant after his heavy vaping left him fighting for his life. Vaping has exploded in popularity in recent years as people look for alternatives to smoking, and in particular disposable vapes have […]

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‘Welcome to Pari, would prefer to be in Kerry!’ A group of unfortunate flyers ended up spending ‘over 10 hours’ on a diverted Ryanair flight to Paris. The passengers had boarded flight FR555 from Manchester to Dublin on Sunday night, but Storm Isha caused absolute havoc for them. Due to extreme winds caused by the […]

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The perfect thing to provide you with your thriller fix if you’ve finished Harlan Coben’s series A UK psychological thriller with a stellar cast from a few years is getting rave reviews from people. Starring Paul Mescal and Emmett J Scanlan – who of course had a starring role in Fool Me Once – The […]

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It could land you with a £1,000 fine The DVLA (Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency) is warning drivers in the UK to check their driving licenses if they passed their test before 2015. Motorists are being urged to check their licenses haven’t expired, as licenses run out every 10 years. According to MoneySavingExpert.com, more than […]

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It can ‘decrease people’s experience of transportation’ If you’re the sort of person who finds themselves reaching for their phone whilst watching films, listen up. We’ve probably all been guilty of it to be honest. Whether it’s a thriller, comedy, drama or action movie, many of us can’t resist a few scrolls of social media […]

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All four people are believed to have known each other The bodies of four people have been found at a property near Norwich, Norfolk Police said. Officers were called to an address in Allan Bedford Crescent in Costessey shortly before 7am on Friday morning (January 19) following a call from a member of the public. […]

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Not sure about this Pot Noodle has some controversial advice on how you should eat a Chicken and Mushroom flavour pot. A kitchen staple across the country, Pot Noodles are loved by many. Whether as a hangover cure for a uni student, a quick lunch or a teatime snack when you just can’t be bothered […]

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The baby was found on Thursday night A newborn baby has been found wrapped in a towel in a shopping bag on a street in east London. The Metropolitan Police have said the baby girl is unharmed and is safe and well in hospital. The force have launched an appeal for the mother to get […]

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No January blues here As I’m sure many of you will have read and heard, this week supposedly included the most depressing day of the year: Blue Monday. I’m sure plenty of you also know that there is absolutely no truth in this being the most depressing day of the year, and it’s actually just […]

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He said he ‘didn’t have a good time’ American Pie star Jason Biggs once slept with sex worker whilst his wife was in the same room, watching and eating crisps. Biggs shot to worldwide fame after starring as Jim Levenstein in the 1999 comedy about a group of awkward classmates who are determined to lose […]

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The fans say the late start caused them ‘actual harm’ Madonna is being sued by two fans after allegedly starting a concert more than two hours later than scheduled. The Queen of Pop has been performing across the globe with her 40th anniversary tour, Madonna: The Celebration Tour. But two concertgoers were left fuming after […]

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‘There can be no question that, if these charges are proven, this will end in at least relegation’ Manchester City will be relegated if they are found guilty of the Financial Fair Play charges against them, a former financial adviser to the club has said. The club were charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial […]

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A new study has found one in eight 26-year-olds is a virgin Channel 4 is on the hunt for adult virgins who struggle with intimacy to take part in a new reality TV series. A casting call has been put out for the new show, which has the working title The Intimacy Retreat, and will […]

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New research has been released A warning has been issued to people who regularly drink bottled water. You’d have thought that few things could be healthier than drinking water, and this is true – but it seems like there are some potential risks with the bottled stuff. This is down to the plastic it is […]

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He’s set up Instagram, Twitter and YouTube accounts for the doll An Australian man who says he is in an “intimate” relationship with a plastic doll has revealed his online girlfriend was furious when she found out about the unusual pairing. Aussie Rod – not his real name – from rural New South Wales, purchased the […]

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There’s a couple of ways you can access the secret feature There is a little-known hack you can use to access a secret PlayStation 5 feature. It’s one of the greatest consoles ever made and there was a long time when getting your hands on a PS5 was near impossible. Three years on from its […]

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Brought to you by Lionsgate Be amongst the first in the UK to see Zac Efron lead a star-studded cast in The Iron Claw. This new biopic tells the incredible, but heart-breaking, true story of the Von Erich family, and there are tickets available for exclusive screenings on February 6. The film follows the story […]

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‘Big mistake’ A man was left regretting his decisions after he looked up the reviews for adult toys the same size as his penis. Penis size can be a pretty sensitive subject for a lot of guys, although you might be surprised by what the average size for men actually is. But it feels like […]

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‘This sucks’ A Tesla driver has left people stunned after sharing how much it cost him in electricity to run his car. Tesla is the king of the electric car scene, as one of the world’s most valuable companies and one of the leaders in the electric vehicle market. But although electrics cars are the […]

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‘The amount of spine tingles I got while watching this was insane!’ People have been ‘left in tears’ after watching a ‘Back to the Future 4 trailer’ featuring Tom Holland as Marty McFly. The Back to the Future trilogy is one of the most successful and beloved film franchises of all time, and 34 years […]

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It’s been recommended that most people should have the heating on in their homes for at least eight hours a day. As the UK experiences some of the coldest January weather in years, how long to have the heating on will be a source of major debate for many households. Although down on last winter, […]

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Warning: article contains some distressing details

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Warning: article contains distressing details

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Sign language was added to the curriculum to help accommodate a hearing-impaired pupil A primary school in Cumbria has started teaching its pupils British Sign Language (BSL) as part of the curriculum. In October, Dane Ghyll Community Primary School swapped BSL in for French, making it one of the first schools in the country to teach […]

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Tesla has explained the reason why It’s common for freezing temperatures to cause issues with travel, but not usually in this way. Tesla owners in the US were left stranded after the extreme cold meant they were unable to charge their vehicles. In Chicago, the mercury was as low as -17C and along with all […]

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His luck hadn’t run out A man who gambled his life savings on a single spin of a roulette wheel managed to land another incredible bit of luck a few years later. Ashley Revell, from London, made headlines in 2004 when he sold everything from his clothes to his home to place a £76,840 ($135,300) […]

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Ryanair has announced a flash sale meaning you can pick up some flights to Spain and Italy for little more than a tenner. As the UK has been plunged into subzero temperatures, you may have started dreaming about a bit of sun and warmer climates. Well, Ryanair may have answered your prayers. The budget airline […]

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