A man who won £80,000 on the National Lottery wants to “go back on benefits” after spending his winnings in just a matter of weeks. Daniel Millar, a granddad from Motherwell, had been on benefits when he won the money in September 2017, the Daily Record reports. But he didn’t tell the Department for Work […]

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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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‘When it comes to Harry Potter, I’m a massive, massive nerd’ Margot Robbie didn’t know that her husband appeared in the Harry Potter films, despite the fact she’s a massive Harry Potter fan. The 33-year-old actor married film producer Tom Ackerley in 2016, having met on the set of Suite Française in 2013. But she […]

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Warning: contains details some may find distressing A documentary maker who flew out to Alaska every year to camp with bears ended up being eaten alive along with his girlfriend by one of the animals, in a harrowing story. Timothy ‘Grizzly Man’ Treadwell was a bear enthusiast and documentary maker. For 13 years, he would […]

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‘A Mayo man winning at Croke Park, not a bad day!’ Caelan Doris shared a joke with a reported about his Mayo roots after Leinster’s thrilling victory at Croke Park. Leinster held off a stirring comeback from Northampton Saints in their European Champions Cup semi-final to reach their third consecutive final and continue their quest […]

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‘Gibson-Park is on another level here’ Jamison Gibson-Park has put in an ‘outrageous’ performance in Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton, proving why he’s widely considered the best nine in the world at the moment. Leinster faced off against the Gallagher Premiership leaders at Croke Park in front of an 82,000 sell-out crowd, holding off […]

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The clip has since been deleted A clip of Northampton player Tommy Freeman speaking before his side’s match at Croke Park has been deleted because of an unfortunate choice of words. On Saturday evening, Northampton will become the first-ever English club to play at Croke Park when they take on Leinster in the semi-finals of […]

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It’s back-to-back promotions for the Tractor Boys! Ipswich Town have been promoted to the Premier League. On the final day of the Championship season, Ipswich went into their game against lowly Huddersfield knowing they needed just a point to secure promotion. The only way they could have been overtaken by Leeds was if they’d lost […]

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It’s after a decade-long study Researchers have uncovered new findings about a site in ancient Jerusalem, which matches up with an account from the Bible. Archaeologists have been studying a section of ancient wall in the City of David, the archeological site that formed the original town of Jerusalem, for the last decade. It had […]

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Gadd was cleared of any wrongdoing Richard Gadd, the creator of the hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer, was investigated by producers about his professional conduct after he dated someone who auditioned for the show. In recent weeks, Baby Reindeer has been the TV show everyone’s talking about. The series recounts the real-world experience Gadd had […]

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‘Don’t do this to us!’ Greggs fans are devastated after realising that a much-loved item has been axed from its menu. There are few more popular high street chains than Greggs. Whether its the classic sausage rolls, the cheese and bean melt, a yum yum or donut, there’s something in there for everyone. One thing […]

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Quiz is where the fun begins It’s Friday, happy days. They never get old these Fridays. Every week, good ol’ Friday always delivers the goods. Mr Consistent, isn’t he? Although it’s not quite May 4th, you better believe I’m giving you a Star Wars round this week. Just the one round though, and don’t worry, […]

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In partnership with Pepsi Vinnie Jones has teamed up with Pepsi to celebrate the beautiful game, encouraging football fans to pick up a ball, find spaces to play football and come up with creative ways of enjoying the sport. The Wimbledon legend turned Hollywood actor was speaking to JOE as part of Pepsi’s new football […]

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He said it felt ‘really new going back to being an omnivore’ Martin Freeman has ditched his vegetarian diet after almost four decades, and says processed foods are to blame. Vegetarianism and veganism are becoming increasingly popular at the moment, and there are a number of famous faces who have decided to eliminate meat from […]

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iPhone users have been reporting the issue for a few days Apple has said it is working to try and fix a problem which has been causing some iPhone alarms to not work. Over the last few days, iPhone users have been complaining that their alarms are not going off in the morning. TikTok user […]

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There’s an explanation as to how the meat ‘came back to life’ Diners at a restaurant were left horrified when a piece of raw ‘zombie’ meat managed to crawl off a plate and onto the floor. In footage that went viral online back in 2019, the piece of raw meat can be seen spasming, and […]

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They only took home about two-thirds of the winnings A woman who won a huge jackpot on the lottery ended up taking home a much smaller amount due to a little-known rule. Ashley Smith, from Kentucky, couldn’t believe it when she won  $224,000 (£176,000) on an online lottery game one night. Speaking about the win, […]

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Even those who liked the kit couldn’t ignore this Liverpool fans have been reacting to their side’s new shirt for next season, and many have been raising the same issue with it. On Thursday morning, Liverpool revealed their new home kit for the 2024/25 season. The new jersey is inspired by the 1984 European Cup […]

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‘I’ve had about eight pints in the Yellow Wall!’ Jamie Carragher carried out one of the most chaotic post-match interviews you’ll ever see as he chatted to Jadon Sancho after spending the entire match in the stands with fans. You can watch the three minutes of chaos below. Sancho put in a stellar performance as […]

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She was only buying a ‘single pack of gum’ A woman has left people divided after refusing to use a self-checkout for a single-item shop. Sharing a video on TikTok, the woman, called Grace, said she wouldn’t even use the self-service machine even for a “single pack of gum.” She was shopping in a Walmart […]

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Just when you thought it was safe to put the big coat away The Met Office has issued weather warnings ahead of the bank holiday weather. After a truly miserable April of weather, Brits had hoped things were looking up as temperatures finally rose and the rain went away at the start of this week. […]

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‘Anyone in this day and age who can like Enoch Powell, there’s questions to be answered’ Sadiq Khan has said Susan Hall “amplified racism” during her campaign to become London mayor. On Thursday, voters across the capital will go to the polls to vote for their next mayor. Khan is seeking re-election as mayor, with […]

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‘If you could do this, I just recommend doing it, it’s mental’ The cost of living is still proving to be a struggle to deal with for many in the UK. Whilst inflation is coming down, this still means prices are rising, and thousands of us are looking for ways to save money. So how’s […]

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder On Tuesday morning, police were called to Hainault in north-east London after a man wielding a samurai-style sword attacked a number of people. The attack left a 14-year-old boy dead and four people, including two police officers, injured. Here’s everything we know about the incident and […]

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The Harry Potter star reasserted his support for the ‘rights of LGBTQ people’ Daniel Radcliffe has said J.K. Rowling’s comments about the transgender community make him “really sad.” The actor achieved worldwide stardom for his role as Harry Potter in the film franchise based on Rowling’s hugely successful books. But in recent years, she has […]

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The man has been arrested on suspicion of murder Witnesses have revealed the words of a man suspected of carrying out a sword attack in north-east London. On Tuesday morning, police responded to a critical incident in Hainault in which a number of people had been stabbed. A 14-year-old boy was killed in the attack, […]

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The big plans for Wrexham continue Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have shared details on their huge expansion plans for Wrexham’s famous stadium. Reynolds and McElhenney have made no secret of their ambition for the club since they purchased Wrexham AFC in 2020, and have already managed to get the Welsh side into the third […]

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It’s been 20 years since we last saw the Mystery Gang in a live-action Scooby-Doo project A Scooby-Doo live-action series is in development, with Netflix close to agreeing a deal for the project, according to reports. Deadline says Scooby-Doo! The Live-Action Series is nearing a deal at the streaming giant with a script-to-series commitment. This would […]

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What a blissful existence Jackie Chan made plenty of people very envious after he revealed in an interview that he is completely unaware of the Kardashians’ existence. The film icon and martial arts legend was being interviewed by Access Hollywood when he was asked who his favourite Kardashian is. Completely baffled, the 70-year-old seemed to […]

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A heart-stopping encounter Researchers managed to capture footage of an ancient species that predates most dinosaurs during an expedition to the bottom of the ocean in a sub. It is estimated that only five per cent of the ocean has been explored by humanity, and there’s no doubt there are countless mysteries still lurking in […]

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Tributes have been paid to the ‘wonderful and passionate actor’ Actor Brian McCardie has passed away at the age of 59, his wife has announced. The Scot was best known for his role as crime boss John Thomas ‘Tommy’ Hunter in the hit BBC police drama Line of Duty, and also starred as Sir Marcus […]

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The boy was among five injured A 14-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a man with a sword in London. On Tuesday morning, a critical incident was declared at Hainault tube station in the north-east of the capital after several people were attacked by a man with a samurai sword. In an update […]

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‘I’m bring down the average so you guys feel better about yourselves’ Everyone’s sex life is different. Whilst some feel ’empowered’ by sleeping with literally hundreds of people, others are more than happy to go without sex. There’s no right or wrong answer to what the perfect sex life is. But whilst there are extremes […]

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He described it as an ‘incredible profound experience’ Russell Brand has said he has “changed” and “transitioned” after he was baptised in the River Thames. Last week, the 48-year-old posted a video on social media in which he announced he would be getting baptised. The media personality described baptism as an “opportunity to leave the […]

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A man has been arrested A critical incident has been declared at a London tube station after several people were stabbed by a man with a sword. Hainault station, in the north-east of the capital, has been closed by police. LBC reports that a man carrying a ‘samurai sword’ crashed a vehicle into a house […]

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The fight will go down on both men’s professional records The rules for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul have been confirmed, with the fight to be sanctioned as a professional bout. On July 20, Tyson will make his return to the ring when he takes on social media star Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, […]

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It was one of the biggest jackpots in US history A cancer patient has said he can find a “good doctor” after he, his wife and a friend won $1.326 billion (£1.058bn) on the lottery. On Monday (April 29), Cheng and Duanpen Saephan and their friend Laiza Chao were announced as the winners of the […]

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His wife has given an update on his condition A British man who was seriously injured a shark attack in Tobago is “able to communicate” and “aware of what is happening,” his wife has said. Peter Smith was on the Caribbean island with his wife Jo and friends when he was attacked in Courland Bay, […]

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Did somebody say barbecue? The UK looks set to enjoy some much-improved weather this bank holiday weekend as temperatures soar. This April has been doing its best November impression, with much of the country experiencing chilly temperatures not far above single figures and stormy conditions, particularly over the last few days. But finally, it seems […]

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What a cast Netflix has added a new thriller that has been labelled the ‘Irish Avengers’ thanks to its stellar cast of actors from the Emerald Isle. In the Land of Saints and Sinners premiered at the Venice Film Festival last September, but was added to Netflix in the UK and Ireland on Friday. Directed […]

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The simulation was ‘meticulously engineered’ to find the toughest animal Artificial intelligence has crowned the toughest animal on planet Earth after it was asked to simulate a fight between 256 different species. Animal Match-up asked the AI technology to simulate a knockout tournament involving 256 animals to find out which one was the toughest of […]

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Earth could be transformed into an uninhabitable supercontinent devoid of food or water A new scientific study has predicted when humans and mammals will be wiped off the face of the Earth as a result of extreme global warming. The research, published in Nature Geoscience, warns that temperatures of 70C will turn the planet into […]

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Her pork haul split opinion A woman has been accused of not ‘thinking of others’ after she bought dozens of packets of reduced bacon for herself. The shopper, Jean, clearly couldn’t believe her luck when she noticed the slashed prices on the pork product as she was browsing her local B&M store. So Jean decided […]

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Gilbey had been trying to raise money to so he could move closer to his daughter The mum of Gogglebox star George Gilbey has revealed what his final words to her were before his death. Gilbey died last month after he fell through a skylight while working on a roof. A coroner heard that he […]

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Finally, some warm weather is on the way The UK looks like it’s finally about to experience some higher temperatures and sunny weather just in time for the bank holiday weekend. Despite the fact that spring is well underway and May is just around the corner, the weather seems determined to make us think it’s […]

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The newsreader is ‘recovering at home with his family’ ITV newsreader Rageh Omaar has released a statement after he fell unwell during a live broadcast, saying he was “determined to finish presenting the programme.” Omaar was presenting the News at Ten on ITV1 on Friday when he started to stumble over his words and struggled […]

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She wants to build the home on a friend’s land A mum has been criticised for launching a GoFundMe page asking for $40,000 (£20,890) to build her ‘dream home.’ Kara-Louise Hoppo is a single mum to four boys, and had shared the fundraiser on a local Facebook page. However, she ended up deleting the post […]

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He questioned ITV’s handling of the situation A former ITV News correspondent has criticised the channel for not taking newsreader Rageh Omaar off air after he became “unwell” during a live broadcast. Omaar was presenting the News at Ten on ITV1 on Friday when he started to stumble over his words and struggled to read […]

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‘Facebook has been tuning its algorithm to promote the most divisive material possible’ The writer of The Social Network has hinted that he is writing a sequel about Facebook’s influence on society. Aaron Sorkin wrote the screenplay for the acclaimed biographical drama, which portrays the founding of Facebook. The 2010 movie sees Jesse Eisenberg play […]

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People were ‘physically trying to fight off the shark’ A British tourist has been seriously injured after being attacked by a shark in the Caribbean. The 64-year-old suffered serious injuries to his left arm, left leg and stomach, according to a local official. The attack took place 10 metres off the shore of Courland Bay, […]

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