When the quizzing gets tough, the tough get quizzing Just in case you were starting to feel like winter is dragging, here’s a fact for you – this is the last quiz of February. Yes, this time next week it will be March, and we’ll be waving goodbye to dark mornings and miserable weather. Hopefully. […]

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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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‘Celebrate more, just go off and have fun’ Americans have suggested UK football fans and sports fans should be more passionate and celebrate more. This month, the US came to a halt for one of the biggest days in its sporting calendar, the Super Bowl. Ahead of the game in Las Vegas, we went out […]

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A new epic historical drama set in the world of Samurais has received rave reviews and achieved the rare feat of a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Shōgun is an upcoming series from FX arriving this month, and is based on the 1975 James Clavell novel of the same name. It follows political upheaval in 17th-century […]

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There’s a ‘broad consensus’ the new PS5 console is on the way Sony is expected to release a new version of the PS5 this year to try and boost sales of the console. The company has cut its forecast for sales of the PlayStation console and will release the upgraded version of the PS5 to […]

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The actor has said it’s his ‘first shave since 2019’ Russell Crowe has left fans stunned after shaving for the first time in half a decade. Best known for his roles in Gladiator, Les Misérables, Robin Hood and The Nice Guys, in recent years Crowe has often sported a fine bears in his roles. In […]

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‘Your legacy will live on forever’ Bindi Irwin, the daughter of the late Steve Irwin, has paid tribute to her father on what would have been his 62nd birthday. Wildlife expert Irwin achieved global fame as the much-loved ‘Crocodile Hunter’ thanks to his television series of the same name. He tragically died in 2006 from […]

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Alton Towers has announced when an upgraded version of one of its most popular rides will be opening. Opening in 1994, Nemesis was one of the theme park’s most iconic attractions and was famous for being Europe’s first inverted rollercoaster. However it was closed down to undergo extensive upgrades, including the 716-metre long track being […]

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Barry Keoghan will return as the Joker in The Batman: Part II, the actor has seemingly confirmed. The Irish actor’s role as the iconic Gotham villain was teased in the 2022 superhero film, which starred Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, but he never actually appeared on screen. Then, 5-minute deleted scene from then movie […]

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Film fans have been left stunned after discovering one of Hugh Jackman’s most underrated movies. As one of the biggest names in Hollywood, there are several major movies that spring to mind when you mention Hugh Jackman. Top of the list is likely to be any of the X-Men films, or films in which he’s […]

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Many of us have experienced the sinking feeling of dropping your phone in water. If in this situation, a lot of you will have immediately jumped to one solution – shove it in a load of rice. Yes, we’ve probably all heard of or tried out the bizarre theory that submerging a wet phone or […]

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It’s brought memories of the pandemic ‘flooding back’ for many ITV viewers have been left reeling by the broadcaster’s harrowing Covid drama which concludes tonight. Breathtaking is a three-part series which portrays the hardships and struggles frontline hospital workers faced during the pandemic. Based on a book by palliative care doctor Rachel Clarke, it has […]

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‘An absolute original’ Ricky Gervais has shared a tribute to Office star Ewen MacIntosh following the news of the his death. On Wednesday, it was announced that MacIntosh had passed away at the age of 50. The actor was best known for his role as Keith in The Office, the iconic mockumentary series created by […]

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Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, the club has confirmed. On Wednesday morning, Sky Sports Germany reported that the Bundesliga champions would be parting ways with the 50-year-old. This was soon confirmed by Bayern, who said the decision had been taken after “a constructive discussion” between Tuchel and CEO […]

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North said it’s a ‘dream come true’ Jordan North has been confirmed as the new host of the Capital Breakfast show, taking over from Roman Kemp. Last week, Radio 1 announced North would be leaving the station after more than 10 years. This was followed by Roman Kemp revealing he was departing Capital FM, having […]

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‘It still doesn’t feel real’ Jonnie Irwin’s widow has shared a heartbreaking post following the death of her husband. Earlier this month, the A Place In The Sun presenter passed away at the age of 50, following his terminal cancer diagnosis in 2020. He is survived by his wife Jess, who he married in 2016, […]

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A parenting YouTuber has been handed four maximum sentences for child abuse. Ruby Franke will spend at least four years behind bars after she was was sentenced to four prison terms of between one and 15 years each, on aggravated child abuse charges on Tuesday. Her former business partner Jodi Hildebrandt, 54, received an identical sentence. The […]

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‘Everyone’s got bias – the question is can you set it aside when you do the journalism’ Accusations of political bias are one of main sticks used to beat the BBC with. One of the broadcaster’s key pillars is impartiality, and this comes under the most scrutiny in the world of politics. The BBC’s editorial […]

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‘You could be prosecuted’ Martin Lewis has issued a ‘don’t do it warning’ over a supposed car insurance hack some drivers are using. The Money Saving Expert warned motorists that the ‘fronting’ could land them in big trouble as it actually constitutes fraud. ‘Fronting’ is where a car owner adds a parent or relative as […]

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It ‘makes you sit up and take notice’ A new BBC drama has been described as “nightmarish” and “like nothing else on TV” after it was released this week. On Monday, the first episode of The Way was broadcast on BBC One. The three-part drama sees Michael Sheen make his directorial debut, is written by […]

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Police ‘strongly believe’ the body is that of the attacker A body has been found in the River Thames in the search for the Clapham chemical attack suspect, Abdul Shokoor Ezedi. At 4pm on Monday (February 19), the crew of a passing boat reported to police that they had seen a body in the water […]

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The Met Office has warned areas of the UK to prepare for snow as temperatures plummet below freezing in the coming days. The forecaster says heavy rain will hit the West, while higher areas in the north will also experience snowfall. The wintry weather comes off the back of an unseasonably mild few days in […]

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The increase in hedgehog sightings has been described as ‘wonderful’ Hedgehog sightings in the UK are on the rise after years of decline, an annual BBC Gardener’s World Magazine Survey has found. The survey saw Gardener’s World readers asked to document the wildlife they saw in their gardens, and hedgehog sightings ended up being up by […]

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The pair had danced together on the show Susanna Reid had to hold back tears as she announced the death of her former Strictly co-star Robin Windsor live on air. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Windsor had passed away at the age of 44. He had starred on the much-loved BBC show from […]

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Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor has died at the age of 44. Windsor featured on the show as one of the professional dancers and starred on the BBC series from 2010 to 2013. During his time on the show, he partnered with Deborah Meaden, Lisa Riley, Anita Dobson and Patsy Kensit. His death was […]

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The club have ‘parted ways’ with him A footballer has been sacked by his club after his dating profile was leaked online. Emirhan Delibas, 21, has left Turkish giants Besiktas by mutual consent, having come through the club’s youth academy and made just two senior appearances for them. A reason hasn’t been given for the […]

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The BBC series received critical acclaim Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once has been the Netflix series of choice over the last few months, but there’s a British crime drama on the platform with a higher rating than his entire collection. Back in 2018, thriller and mystery novelist Coben signed a five-year contract with Netflix which […]

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The restaurant has made cuts despite soaring sales Salt Bae’s London restaurant, where you can get a steak for almost £700, has been cutting back on heating in order to save money. Nusr-Et steakhouse was founded by the salt-sprinkling Turkish butcher and opened at the Park Tower hotel in Knightsbridge in 2021. The eatery quickly […]

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Is this the dream job? There are two types of people in this world – those who only ever shower and those who love relaxing in a nice hot bath. If you don’t think you fit into either of these groups then I’m just going to assume you never wash. Here’s some great news if […]

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The party has vowed to ‘close loopholes’ in the current hunting ban Labour has promised to completely ban fox hunting in their first five years in government if they win the general election. Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed said the party would close “loopholes” in the current ban which allow some types of hunts to […]

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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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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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‘I stood there in horror and shock as she darted towards my baby’ A woman has said she is divorcing her husband after his mother kissed her newborn son. In a post on Reddit, the woman explained that she had a huge argument with her husband after her mother-in-law visited her and her baby despite […]

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‘It’s halfway through the month and I’ve got a fiver in my account’ If you’re a young person living in the UK at the moment, things probably feel pretty grim. Owning a house is a pipe dream, you’re probably paying extortionate rent, the prices of pretty much everything remain sky high, taxes are at record […]

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David Beckham left viewers furious over his choice of words during an appearance at the Baftas. The former footballer was in attendance at the prestigious awards on Sunday night, and appeared on stage to announce the winner of the Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer Award. The prize went to Savanah Leaf […]

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Fox received a standing ovation as he arrived on stage Michael J Fox had viewers in tears after he made a surprise appearance at the Baftas. The Back To The Future star is living with Parkinson’s disease and has rarely made public appearances since his diagnosis in the 1990s. However made an emotional appearance at […]

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Experts have warned the public to be wary after TB cases continue to rise across the UK. Cases of tuberculosis (TB) have now risen above the level they were at before the Covid pandemic, with health bodies saying “collective action” needs to be taken. TB is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and throat. […]

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Schumer explained her appearance was due to treatment for endometriosis Amy Schumer has responded to comments about her face after a TV appearance in the US. The comedian was on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon earlier this week to discuss season two of her show Life & Beth. But during and following her appearance […]

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Taylor Swift has donated $100,000 to the family of a mum killed during the Super Bowl parade shooting in Kansas City. On Wednesday, Lisa Lopez-Galvan was killed in a shooting at Union Station in Kansas City during a parade to celebrate the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl last weekend. The attack resulted in 22 people […]

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Tick, tick, boom Sweat runs down my brow, my heart pounds in my chest. Time is running out, the deadline is approaching – another pub quiz needs to be ready. Less than an hour until it’s meant to drop and this silly intro isn’t written up. “What should I write? What can I write? Can […]

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The BBC has announced Jordan North is leaving Radio One after 10 years at the station. The 34-year-old currently co-hosts the Radio 1 drivetime show with Vick Hope from 15:30-18:00 Monday to Thursdays. But he will be replaced by Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing on March 4, the BBC announced on Friday. In a […]

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This Morning has officially confirmed its new presenting duo. Ever since Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby’s departures from the show in the last year, there has been much debate about how will take on the regular hosting duties. Since Willoughby’s departure from the popular daytime show, there has been a rotation of presenters who have […]

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It’s been labelled ’emotional blackmail’ Shoppers have voiced their anger after self-checkout machines have asked them for a tip. Self-checkout machines have arguably been the most significant change to shops and supermarkets in the last decade or so, and it’s rare you go into any store now without seeing them. Although they have their glitches […]

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‘It was so real, the colours were so vibrant’ A woman revealed what she saw when her heart stopped for 27 minutes. Tina Hines was about to go on a hike with her husband, Brian, in Phoenix, Arizona, in February 2018 when she collapsed as they left. Brian started giving her CPR and managed to […]

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed that Xbox exclusives will be available to play on the PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Games that are exclusively released on certain consoles can be one of the biggest draws for fans to that particular platform. Some of the biggest Xbox exclusives in the past have been titles such as the […]

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The residents ‘loved the experience’ Residents at a care home were treated to a Valentine’s Day surprise when a ‘butler in the buff’ paid them a visit. Bosses at Belong Village in Wigan had arranged for the butler to visit the care village and serve a specially arranged Valentine’s meal to residents. The butler, called […]

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‘When they were 18, we treated them like they still weren’t allowed to smoke or drink’ Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs has said the younger members of the cast drank at “an industrial pace.” Isaacs played the role of Lucius Malfoy in the franchise, which turned Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint into household […]

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Plenty of mystery surrounds the wreck Shipwreck hunters were left speechless after they discovered a ship at the bottom of the world’s largest freshwater lake, Lake Superior. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society revealed their stunning discovery on Monday, sharing pictures of the wreck on social media. The 244ft (74-metre) bulk carrier Arlington dates back to […]

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The maggots had emanated from a rotten fish There was chaos on a flight from Amsterdam after maggots started to rain down on passengers. The Delta Air flight from the Dutch capital to Detroit was forced to turn around just an hour into the journey after the maggots started falling from an overhead compartment. Passengers […]

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A TikToker has shared the story of how a man’s boss tried to cancel his annual leave at the last minute because of staff shortages. Michael Sanz makes videos on TikTok about stories sent into him by followers, and this one concerned a text conversation between an employee, Noel, and their boss, Nick. Sanz read […]

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