Dydd Gwener Hapus! Happy Friday, happy March, and happy Saint David’s day to our Welsh quizzers. Michael Sheen, Anthony Hopkins, a banging national anthem, Gavin & Stacey, Hal Robson Kanu’s goal against Belgium at the 2018 Euros – there’s a lot to thank Wales for. But I’ll stop waxing lyrical about Wales before I give […]

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Dave Myers and best mate Si King were all smiles as the Hairy Bikers relaxed in their final photos together to watch the first episode of their new show. On Thursday, the sad news broke that Myers had passed away on February 28 at the age of 66 following a battle with cancer. The popular TV cook […]

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‘It’s not right’ Erik ten Hag has said Fulham should apologise for a TikTok they posted mocking Bruno Fernandes. The video posted this week shows the United midfielder go down holding his leg after taking a shot on goal and being tackled by Fulham’s Sasa Lukic. No free kick was awarded and the Portuguese player […]

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‘He believes he still has a huge amount to offer as a broadcaster’ Phillip Schofield is “desperate” for a return to TV and thinks “viewers will give him a second chance,” according to reports. The presenter quit ITV last year after he admitted to lying about an affair with a male colleague on This Morning. […]

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She left her music rights to her seven-year-old son Hit American singer Cat Janice, who achieved chart success after finding fame on TikTok, has died of cancer aged 31. Janice, real name Catherine Ipsan, was diagnosed a rare cancer of the bones or soft tissue, called sarcoma, back in March 2022. Whilst she was receiving […]

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Before Dave Myers’ death, he managed to film one last Hairy Bikers series, which is currently being aired by the BBC. On Thursday, the sad news broke that the popular TV cook had passed away on February 28 at the age of 66 following a battle with cancer. Myers was a household name as one […]

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From the Millenium Falcon to ‘blacked out’ islands, a number of weird and wonderful things have been discovered using Google Earth. On YouTube, one content creator has claimed to have discovered a 400 foot long ‘ice ship’ in Antarctica using the satellite system. The user, who goes by the name of MrMBB333, said the ‘ship’ […]

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It could be a career-ending ban for the former United midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban from football following a failed doping test, according to Italian media. Repubblica Sport reports that the midfielder has been banned for four years for doping violations. He as been provisionally suspended since September 2023 after DHEA […]

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They may often be portrayed as a generation who can’t afford a house because of their love for avocado on toast and takeout coffees, but millennials are apparently on course to become the ‘richest generation in history’, according to a new study. Those born between the early 1980s and the mid-to-late 1990s are set for […]

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Celebrity chef Dave Myers has died at the age of 66, two years after revealing he had been diagnosed with cancer. Myers was best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers alongside his best friend and fellow chef Si King. The pair shot to fame after releasing their first cookery show together in 2004. […]

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He questioned the referee’s decision Morgan Gibbs-White has deleted an Instagram post he shared following Nottingham Forest’s defeat to Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup. A later Casemiro header saw the Red Devils progress to the quarter finals with a 1-0 win over the East Midlands outfit on Wednesday night. The […]

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The Daily Show host struggled to speak at times Jon Stewart was in tears on the Daily Show this week as he shared some heartbreaking news with viewers. The political commentator returned to the popular Comedy Central programme this month, after nine years away from the show. But on Monday’s edition of the Daily Show, […]

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The Justice Secretary had intervened to block his early release A British Airways pilot who bludgeoned his wife to death with a hammer will not be freed from prison, the High Court has ruled. Robert Brown killed his wife Joanna Simpson, 46, with a claw hammer in their Berkshire family home in October 2010, whilst […]

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He was trapped upside down for more than 24 hours A dad who died after getting stuck upside down in a cave is described as having had the “worst death imaginable.” John Edward Jones lost his life in 2009 at the age of just 26 after he became stuck in Nutty Putty Cave, about 55 […]

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To wash chicken or not to wash chicken? This is the question that many have been asking themselves after a woman sparked debate on social media. People were arguing about whether or not you should wash your poultry before cooking it after a post on the Slow Cooker Recipe & Tips Facebook page. The post […]

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Welcome to our live coverage of Prime Minister’s Questions, as Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer clash this lunchtime in the House of Commons. Related links: ‘I was banned from seeing my friends because I was queer – I feel like I can exist in Brighton’ Woman perfectly spells out why the UK is […]

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‘Please please please do not visit’ Fans have been urged not to visit the set of Doctors as filming begins on the last ever scenes of the soap. Last October, the BBC announced the long-running daytime show was being axed as part of cost-cutting measures. First broadcast in March 2000, the soap has been filmed in […]

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Companies that have trialled a four-day working week are continuing to report benefits from the scheme more than a year on. Back in 2022, dozens of companies and businesses signed up for a trial of the four-day week, which saw employees work one day less a week for no loss of pay. The programme was […]

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The donation has been described as ‘transformational’ Students at a medical school in one of the poorest areas of New York City will never have to pay tuition fees again after a $1 billion donation from a widow. Dr Ruth L. Gottesman decided to make the staggering donation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in […]

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It drops on streaming in the UK today 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 […]

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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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‘Queer joy exists in Brighton’ Ever since a barracks was set up in Brighton at the start of the Napoleonic wars, the south coast city has bloomed into a place where people can come to explore their sexualities and identities safely and discreetly. In the 2021 census, roughly one in 10 people over the age […]

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The Premier League table has a new look to it after Everton’s points deduction was reduced to six. On Monday, it was announced that the Merseyside club had had their punishment for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules reduced. Having initially been deducted a record 10 points for the breaches, Everton have had […]

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Everton have had their points deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) reduced following an appeal. The Toffees will now have six points deducted from them, down from the original punishment of 10 points, the Athletic reports. The new points reduction moves Everton up to 15th in the Premier League table, […]

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Mary Poppins has had its age rating raised due to ‘discriminatory language’, according to reports. The classic musical was released six decades ago and stars Julie Andrews as the magical nanny Mary Poppins, who looks after the children of a wealthy London family. Since its release, the much-loved family favourite has had a U (universal) […]

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Jurgen Klopp described Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph on Sunday as the “most special trophy I’ve ever won,” and it’s easy to see why. After a nervy but enthralling 90 minutes in which both Liverpool and their opponents Chelsea had chances to win the game, the final went to extra time. An injury-hit Liverpool had been […]

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McDonald’s is slashing the price of Big Macs and another menu favourite, but you’ll have to be quick to make the most of the offer. For today only (February 26), the fast food chain is cutting the cost of Big Macs from £4.99 to £1.49, and the cost of double McMuffins from £4.39 to £1.99. […]

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‘I don’t know if that’s how I can take this opinion’ Mauricio Pochettino said it was “not fair” for Gary Neville to label his Chelsea team “billion pound bottlejobs” following their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. Virgil van Dijk’s extra time header in the 118th minute secured the League Cup for […]

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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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‘Harry Maguire’s lucky there’ There was controversy during the first half of Manchester United’s game against Fulham on Saturday following an ‘awful’ tackle by Harry Maguire. The Red Devils took on Fulham at Old Trafford this afternoon in the Premier League, with the two teams playing out a goalless first half. But there was controversy […]

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Lee Anderson has been suspended by the Conservatives after he “refused to apologise” for comments aimed at London mayor Sadiq Khan. Anderson’s suspension was announced on Saturday afternoon by Tory chief whip Simon Hart, and came after comments he made on GB News on Friday. On Friday, the former Tory deputy chairman said “Islamists” had […]

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‘I find her eating habits and appearance gross now’ A man has sparked a huge debate after revealing he wants to break up with his long-term girlfriend because she has gained weight. In a post on Reddit, the man – who described himself as a ‘gym bro’ who works out at least three times a […]

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The family photo has been up on the moon for decades An astronaut explained the hidden message behind why he decided to leave family photo on the moon. Charles Duke became the youngest man ever to walk on the moon when he was part of the Apollo 16 mission in April 1972. And whilst he […]

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‘Excuse me, you shouldn’t be doing that’ A female pro golfer who had her swing ‘mansplained’ to her by an amateur has said his advice was “right.” Georgia Ball went viral on TikTok after sharing a clip of her at a driving range on her page @georgiagolfcoach. However, whilst she was practising her swing, a […]

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‘Don’t they realise they’re next?’ Ricky Gervais has said that he wants to still be around for when the next generation is cancelled, stating that it’s pretty much inevitable. The outspoken comedian has been in the headline recently thanks to the release of his latest Netflix special Armageddon, which was released on Christmas Day. The standup […]

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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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