The Mother of Dragons won’t be visible again for another seven decades A huge green comet known as the ‘Mother of Dragons’ is visible in the night sky in the northern hemisphere. It won’t be long before the comet disappears from the skies for another 71 years though. 12P/Pons-Brooks got its Mother of Dragons nickname […]

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Warnings are in place for large parts of the UK Weather warnings for snow, rain and wind have been issued for parts of the UK ahead of a new storm this weekend. Storm Kathleen is due to hit parts of the country on Friday and Saturday. Ahead of this, yellow warnings for snow and rain […]

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The grave may suggest that non-binary people were respected members of communities centuries ago Remains found in Finland could be those of a non-binary leader who lived more than 1,000 years ago. Analysis of the grave could challenge long-held beliefs about gender roles in ancient societies and suggests that non-binary people were revered members of […]

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‘You’re not getting on this plane’ A dad has explained how he managed to get himself and his family kicked off a flight thanks to a picture he took of them boarding the plane. Father-of-two Jimmy Mitchell was flying from Sydney to Brisbane on Wednesday when he took the snap on his phone of his […]

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‘She has no name yet, help!’ Peter Andre has asked for help from the public with naming his newborn daughter. On Wednesday, Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh welcomed their third child together and shared pictures of themselves with their baby daughter. In a post on Instagram, Andre wrote: “We feel so overwhelmed right now. […]

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‘Pornography has stepped in and seized the narrative about what sex is’ An expert has discussed the main reasons why women watch porn, and explained how pornography is now playing a significant role in our society. In the internet age, the vast majority of us will have consumed pornography at some point or another, as […]

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It’s been labelled a ‘near-perfect series’ Netflix’s new serial killer thriller, Ripley, has been described as “one of the best shows Netflix has ever done” on the day that it arrives on the streamer. Based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling crime novel The Talented Mr Ripley, the eight-episode series sees Andrew Scott star as the titular […]

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A taste of summer Parts of the UK look set to experience some balmy temperatures this weekend as sunny weather arrives. Some areas of the country will see the mercury rise above 17C over the coming days, teasing Brits with a taste of the summer to come, according to WXCharts. Meanwhile, temperatures in Madrid will […]

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The Matrix 5 will be ‘an incredible way to continue the Matrix world’ The Matrix 5 is officially in the works, Warner Bros. has announced. The studio confirmed that a fifth installment in the franchise is in development, with The Martian screenwriter Drew Goddard in charge of production. This means the upcoming film will be the first Matrix movie […]

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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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The Netflix show has found itself at the centre of a murder plot A former executive has been sentenced to death over the murder of an exec producer on one of Netflix’s biggest shows of 2024. In the last couple of weeks, Netflix fans have been bingeing the platform’s latest blockbuster series, 3 Body Problem. […]

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It’s believed to not be the first time she tried to kill him A woman who wrote a book for her kids to help them deal with grief following her husband’s death has been charged with his murder. Kouri Richins was arrested last year in Utah, USA, and is accused of poisoning her husband and […]

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‘I don’t know Jeff’ These were the memorable words uttered by a bemused Chris Kamara on April 3, 2010 when Jeff Stelling asked him who had been sent off at Fratton Park. Since then, it’s no exaggeration to say that these words – and the entire chaotic minute that ensued – have gone down as […]

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Absolute scenes Heinz is launching a brand new Smokey Bacon flavoured ketchup. If you’re the sort of person who can’t get enough of bacon, who thinks it’s the best part of a full english and who always has to add some to their burger, then all your Christmases have come at once. The good folk […]

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‘This guy’s gonna come, he’s gonna try and hurt me’ Mike Tyson has admitted he’s “scared to death” about fighting Jake Paul this summer in their exhibition bout. ‘Iron Mike’ will go up against the YouTuber-turned-boxer in Arlington, Texas on July 20 and in what has already become one of the most talked-about fights of […]

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Adam Sandler has paid tribute to the comic American comedian and actor Joe Flaherty has died at the age of 82 following a “brief illness.” Flaherty was best known for his roles in Freaks and Geeks, Happy Gilmore and the sketch comedy series SCTV. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Gudrun Flaherty, in a […]

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Huge rescue efforts are underway At least seven people are dead and hundreds injured after Taiwan was hit by its most powerful earthquake in 25 years. The 7.4 magnitude quake hit an area close to the city of Hualien at 07:58 local time on Wednesday (23:58 GMT). Its epicentre was 18km south of Hualien. In […]

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The statement last week prompted plenty of speculation about Lizzo’s career Lizzo has clarified what she meant when she posted a statement on social media which finished off with the words ‘I quit.’ Last week, the popstar posted on Instagram that she was “tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life […]

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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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‘Being intimate with her helped my shame dissipate’ Elliot Page said he had sex “all the time” with one of his Juno co-stars whilst they were filming. Juno was released in 2007 and stars Elliot Page as the titular character Juno. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody, the movie follows Juno as she deals […]

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Amazon said Road House has been watched by 50 million viewers Amazon has said Road House has become its most watched original film ever. According to the company, the remake of the 1989 film of the same name is Amazon’s biggest global movie launch ever. Amazon said the film, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior […]

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‘The Harbour Master tried to call the ship, the captain refused the call’ An American couple were among nine passengers stranded in Africa after their cruise ship left without them. Jill and Jay Campbell, from South Carolina, had boarded the Norwegian Dawn in Cape Town, South Africa, at the start of a 21-night cruise around […]

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‘I cannot even put into words how grateful I am for my recovery’ Steve-O shared two incredible before-and-after photos to celebrate his 16 years of sobriety. The 49-year-old made his name on the hit stunt show and comedy series alongside the likes of Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera and Chris Pontius. Originally airing on MTV between […]

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‘I think that men have a purpose in society and women have another purpose’ Shakira has hit out at the Barbie movie, saying that her sons “hated it” and “felt that it was emasculating.” Last summer, Barbie took the world by storm (alongside Oppenheimer) as Margot Robbie starred as the titular doll and Ryan Gosling […]

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Stephen King asked for the book to go out of publication himself One of Stephen King’s books will never be printed again because of the controversy it generated. One of the most successful authors of all time, Stephen King has earned the title of the King of Horror thanks to novels such as It, Pet […]

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‘This is an unprecedented situation and a big deal’ Earth will have to lose a second at some point soon because our planet is spinning quicker. Our planet is spinning at its fastest rate since records began, making days shorter and leading scientists to think we may have to lose a full second from a […]

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‘I would do it for nothing’ An 89-year-old lollipop man has been made redundant after 24 years as part of council cutbacks. Romford local Alfred Tollon had been working at Harrow Lodge Primary School for more than two decades, but Havering Council have decided to let him go. The council cited “unprecedented financial challenges” as […]

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It was ‘only a matter of time’ before it caused damage to the property A woman who was buying her first home pulled out of the deal after her sister spotted a ‘huge red flag’ in the garden. Lois Connelly was looking at a property in Bristol last year when she discovered the garden had […]

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‘I don’t think we should tolerate male aggression like we did today’ Emma Hayes accused Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall of “male aggression” following the Women’s League Cup final between her Chelsea side and the Gunners. Eidevall’s side won the Continental Cup thanks to a 116th minute winner from Stina Blackstenius. Along with retaining their title, […]

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Bones found over the weekend were confirmed to have belonged to the missing boy The mayor of a French village has suggested the remains of a little boy who went missing last year were found only 100 yards from his grandparents’ house. In July last year, Émile Soleil vanished without a trace whilst he was […]

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A good quiz for a Good Friday Hello! This quiz comes to you from the long forgotten period of Wednesday. Do you remember Wednesday? A full 48 hours ago, before you hit the beers last night and dreamed of a long weekend filled with hot cross buns, Easter Eggs and roast lamb? But it’s Good […]

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Just three question to establish whether you’re the wheat or the chaff Most tests to establish your intelligence are long and let’s be honest quite boring. So, here’s the solution if you can’t be bothered to sit through 50 questions asking you to find the pattern in a sequence. Psychologist Shane Frederick got 3,428 students […]

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It was enough to fill an entire lorry Professionals removed a staggering mountain of Stella Artois beer cans from a hoarder’s filthy house after being called in to clear the property. Last year, Plymouth-based business Clear Junk cleared the hoarder’s home, removing what they described as an “impressive” amount of cans. In photos shared by […]

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In partnership with Virgin Bet Virgin Bet organised the first-ever Women’s Day at Ayr Racecourse to celebrate women in racing. On March 9, the event took place at Ayr Races, and served as a celebratory day to highlight that racing welcomes everyone and is open to everyone. The event featured two insightful panels hosted by […]

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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 will be with Charles’s blessing’ A royal expert has claimed that King Charles has given Kate Middleton permission to do the one thing he never wanted Princess Diana to do. The monarch is said to have given Kate his blessing for her and Prince William to take centre stage in the royal family, despite […]

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Six men are missing, presumed dead, following the accident The first of the missing men who were working on the Baltimore Bridge when it collapsed has been named as 49-year-old Miguel Luna. On Tuesday, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a large cargo ship crashed into one of its pillars. At the time, road […]

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He said the only time he’d given her money was when she was in a “jam with the IRS.” Quentin Tarantino has revealed that he has never given his mum any money or financial help despite his hugely successful directing career, after making a promise to himself as a child. The Pulp Fiction and Django […]

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Ninja said he is still in ‘shock’ YouTube star Ninja, real name Tyler Blevins, has announced to his followers that he has been diagnosed with cancer. In a post on X, the 32-year-old revealed the news but added that doctors are “optimistic” as it was caught “in the early stages.” He wrote: “Alright I’m still […]

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Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story was shot in the year leading up to his death ITV viewers were left in tears and ‘had to turn over’ as Kate Garraway opened up about her final year with husband Derek Draper in her new documentary. Draper passed away in December last year following a lengthy battle with serious health issues […]

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‘We do not believe we are going to find these individuals alive’ The six men who are missing following the Baltimore Bridge collapse are presumed dead, authorities have confirmed. On Tuesday, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a large cargo ship crashed into one of its pillars. At the time, road workers who were […]

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The TV licence will be going up in April The licence fee has often been a fierce source of debate. By law, if you watch any live TV, you have to pay up. Additionally, if you watch or stream live programming on any online TV streaming service, such as BBC iPlayer or Sky Go, you should […]

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There is no indication that the crash was deliberate A shipping expert has explained why a cargo ship may have crashed into a major bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse. On Tuesday, a “mass casualty event” was declared after the 1.6 mile-long Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore. A Singapore-flagged container ship called DALI struck […]

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The bridge was compared to a ‘rollercoaster’ Footage has resurfaced online of someone driving across the ‘scary’ Baltimore Bridge, which collapsed after it was struck by a ship. On Tuesday, a “mass casualty event” was declared after the 1.6 mile-long Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore. The bridge had been struck by a Singapore-flagged […]

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The local council have told him to get rid of the mural A London fish and chip shop owner has said he has no plans to get rid of a Union Jack mural on the side of his shop, after the council ordered him to remove it. Chris Kainzi is the owners of the Golden […]

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Rescue efforts are underway Baltimore Bridge has collapsed after it was struck by a “large vessel”, with several vehicles and individuals falling into the water. Emergency services are responding after a 911 caller reported an incident in the Francis Scott Key Bridge area at around 01:30am local time (05:30 GMT). “I can confirm at 1:35 a.m., […]

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‘He didn’t take the decision to change his name lightly’ Kanye West has demanded that the music industry start calling him Ye instead of his “slave name.” Back in October 2021, the rapper legally changed his name to Ye, citing “personal reasons” for the name change. But despite making legally changing his name, many still […]

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‘Who are you tipping exactly?’ 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 (why can you not detect that I’ve placed the item in the bagging area??), […]

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If you’re loving the new series of Kin, this is the show for you Brits have been loving Kin recently after it arrived on BBC iPlayer. The first series of the Irish crime drama landed on iPlayer last year, with the second batch of episodes dropping on the platform last month. The show follows the […]

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He said he’s ‘amazed’ by how many people pay up A man has come up with an innovative price system for allowing people to use his car park – by charging them more if they park ‘like a wally.’ Few things are more annoying when you see a perfectly good parking space, which is sadly […]

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