
The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: week 399
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Charlie Herbert
Charlie Herbert is a senior trending writer, who covers a variety of news and life stories. He joined JOE in March 2021, and his main areas of interest are sport and entertainment. Since then he has written several in-depth articles on subjects such as COP26, the Olympics, the Super Bowl and EURO 2020.

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Neeson described Spacey as a ‘good man and a man of character’ The likes of Stephen Fry and Liam Neeson have voiced their support for Kevin Spacey to return to acting. The pair were part of a group of stars who told the Telegraph that the actor must be allowed to resume his career after […]
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This would be huge Classic PlayStation 2 games could be coming to next-gen consoles. The PlayStation 2 is easily one of the most iconic games consoles of all time, and will probably have been the first proper console many of you owned. By default, many of the games from that era hold huge nostalgia. But […]
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The release date for GTA 6 has been narrowed down After more than a decade of waiting, gaming fans finally know when Grand Theft Auto VI will be released. Probably the most anticipated game of all time, gamers have been desperate to know when the next installment in the GTA franchise will be arriving. In […]
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It’s been described as a ‘sad situation’ The crew of the ship that crashed into a Baltimore’s iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge are still trapped onboard, seven weeks on from the disaster. In March, a 948ft (289m) container ship, called the Dali, crashed into the bridge, causing it to collapse into the Patapsco river. Six […]
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He was found ‘in a hole in a sheep’s pen’ A man who went missing when he was aged 17 following an alleged kidnapping has been found alive in his neighbour’s house almost three decades later. Named as Omar Bin Omran, the man went missing in the city of Djelfa, Algeria, 27 years ago. One […]
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As another summer looms into view, so does another Love Island series The release date for the new series of Love Island has been confirmed, and fans won’t have long to wait before a return to the villa. Series 11 of the hit ITV dating show will be starting on Monday, June 3, just over […]
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‘I’m the best I have felt in yonks’ A doctor is still cancer-free a year after using a treatment based on his own research. Australian pathologist Richard Scolyer underwent a world-first treatment for glioblastoma – a highly invasive form of brain cancer – which was based on his own ground-breaking research on melanoma. Prof Scolyer’s […]
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And STILL the UK’s sexiest man… Jeremy Clarkson has retained his crown as the ‘UK’s sexiest man’ following a poll of 2,000 women. The poll was carried out by IllicitEncounters.com, which calls itself the “best online dating site for married people.” The site gave its 2,000 female members a list of 50 culturally-relevant men from […]
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There’s been speculation about Fernandes’ future at United Bruno Fernandes was dragged away from a Sky Sports interview by manager Erik Ten Hag, just as he was talking about his future at Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder put in a player of the match display as United beat Newcastle 3-2 in their final home game […]
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Stock up on the factor 50 The UK looks set to be hit with temperatures north of 30C in the coming weeks thanks to an increase in solar activity. The sun is reaching the peak of an 11-year-cycle, in a phenomenon known as the ‘solar maximum.’ This will see the star left off a series […]
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‘Happy Gilmore is back!’ A Happy Gilmore sequel has been officially confirmed by Netflix, which will see Adam Sandler reprise his iconic role. The golf-based comedy has earned cult status over the years, and is one of Sandler’s most successful and beloved films. It was a box-office hit on its release in 1996, making nearly […]
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He used Rowling’s own words against her Premier League referee Bobby Madley has hit out at J.K. Rowling after the writer misgendered trans football manager Lucy Clark. In January this year, Clark made history when she was appointed as manager of Sutton United’s women’s team. This made her the first trans person to manage in […]
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“It’s important for our kids to be confident in their names.” A mum in New Zealand has criticised a nursery for shortening her daughter’s name because staff and children there struggle to pronounce it. Paris Tautu named her daughter Mahinarangi, a name with deep ties to her family and their Maori heritage. But shortly after […]
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‘Where is the surprise of seeing and understanding it in your own way?’ Dame Judi Dench has said people shouldn’t watch theatre shows if they are “that sensitive” that they need trigger warnings. In recent years, trigger warnings have been introduced in the theatre industry to warn audience members about any potentially distressing content in […]
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It’s the first time he’s posted since last May Phillip Schofield has broken his year-long social media silence as rumours swirl about a potential TV comeback for the presenter. The former This Morning host changed his profile picture on Instagram to a picture of his dog, and followed this up with a post of the […]
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The summer clear-out continues Manchester United are reportedly set to say goodbye to another star player this summer. According to the Sun, Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s time at United will come to an end after the end of this season, with the defender set to bid farewell to Old Trafford on Wednesday night when the Red Devils […]
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Fans have been ‘broken’ by the news Children’s TV legend Gudrun Ure, who was best known for her role as Super Gran in the hit series, has died aged 98. She starred in the beloved ITV children’s show in the 1980s, in which she played a granny who gained superpowers after being struck by a […]
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‘The last 48 hours have taught me a lot’ Ange Postecoglou has slammed Tottenham Hotspur for its “fragile foundations” after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday night. A brace from Erling Haaland saw City return to the top of the Premier League, and the Manchester club now go into the final day […]
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You’ll be looking for a while trying to find this snow leopard in its natural habitat The animal kingdom is full of wonders that never cease to amaze us. Whilst us humans may have mastered standing on two legs and opposable thumbs, we never really decided to put our minds to camouflage. Animals like the […]
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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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‘They’re not getting trusts’ Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have no plans to leave their wealth to their children, and will instead donate it to charity. Despite having a combined estimated net worth of $275m (Kutcher $200m, Kunis $75m), the pair don’t seem to have any plans to leave it to their children. The celebrity […]
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‘I cry on a regular basis when I see certain images on social media’ Gary Lineker has said he “can’t be silent about what’s happening” in Gaza, describing the situation there as “utterly awful.” The BBC presenter was speaking to media platform Zeteo about the conflict, and was vocal in his criticism of Israel’s actions […]
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‘Viewers shouldn’t be forced to see pornography’ Netflix has been criticised for a scene in its latest mini-series in which viewers see a man’s fully erect penis. A Man in Full is one of Netflix’s latest releases, having dropped on the platform earlier this month. The six-part series is an adaptation of the novel of […]
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‘You should aim to get your work-life to where you enjoy half of it’ Jeff Bezos is not a fan of the term ‘work-life balance’ and has previously said that work and life are a circle in his eyes. The Amazon founder has voiced his dislike of the phrase on several occasions, and spoke in […]
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They’d have been fine if they’d flown just a couple of days earlier A couple had a nightmare start to their holiday before they’d even boarded their flight after they were told they couldn’t travel because their in-date passports were too old. Making sure your passport is valid is one of the first things to […]
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Southgate has emerged as the bookies’ favourite to take over at Old Trafford Gareth Southgate has given a clear response after being asked about rumours of him being the next Manchester United manager. For weeks now, there has been intense speculation about Erik ten Hag‘s future as United boss, with the Dutchman set to oversee […]
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FedEx described the footage as ‘unacceptable’ A FedEx driver has been sacked following a viral video posted by Dana White. The UFC boss filmed the worker throwing packages into the back of a truck, and then uploaded the video to his Instagram. In the video, the young man could be seen launching dozens of parcels […]
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‘I haven’t seen the cheques in years’ A man who had a fleeting but memorable role in Titanic as a child has revealed that he still gets paid for his appearance, but hasn’t cashed in any of the cheques recently because of a change of address. When Reece Thompson was five-years-old he played the role […]
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Not an ideal outfit choice for the hottest day of the year There are always some bold and stylish looks on the red carpet at awards shows, but it’s safe to say that no one else looked like Joe Lycett at the 2024 Bafta TV Awards. One of the biggest nights in the television calendar […]
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‘Top Boy great, Happy Valley game changing. Ridiculous’ Top Boy was crowned Best Drama at the 2024 Bafta TV Awards, beating Happy Valley to the prestigious prize. The Netflix show was one of the big winners on the night, but it was a surprise to many to see it beat Happy Valley to one of […]
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The Years and Years singer finished in 18th place in the song contest Olly Alexander has broken his silence after his performance at the Eurovision Song Contest. Eurovision 2024 took place on Saturday night, and saw Switzerland claim the title this year. Singer Nemo won with their song The Code, which was a mix of opera […]
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Third time lucky maybe? A meteorologist has given Brits an update on the chances of seeing the Northern Lights tonight, as geomagnetic activity continues into a third day. Over the last couple of nights, Brits across the country have been treated to some dazzling displays as the lights – which are also known as the […]
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‘Eurovision sabotage’ People have suggested that the UK’s Eurovision chances were ‘sabotaged’ by issues that affected Olly Alexander’s performance during the final. Eurovision 2024 took place on Saturday night, and saw Switzerland claim the title this year. Singer Nemo won with their song The Code, which was a mix of opera and hip-hop and was based […]
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It was a memorable performance to say the least Eurovision fans were left gobsmacked by Finland’s performance after one of their singer’s appeared to have a wardrobe malfunction during the show. On Saturday night, the annual song contest took place, with Switzerland taking home the famous silver microphone. Singer Nemo won with their song The […]
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The UK received zero points from the public for the song Brits have been left divided by Olly Alexander’s performance at Eurovision this year, after the UK finished 18th in the song contest. Eurovision 2024 took place on Saturday night, and saw Switzerland claim the title this year. Singer Nemo won with their song The […]
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The lights could appear in the skies again The Met Office has given an update on the chances of the Northern Lights being visible in the UK tonight. Brits across the country were treated to a dazzling display on Friday (May 10) as the lights – which are also known as the Aurora Borealis – […]
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The UK is experiencing a very rare event In the last 24 hours, your social media feed has probably been full of pictures of the Northern Lights after the UK was treated to the incredible spectacle on Friday night. If you missed the lights, also called the aurora borealis, then fear not as you they […]
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There’s another chance to see the Northern Lights tonight A meteorologist has shared his top tips for seeing the Northern Lights tonight, with the UK set to witness another incredible spectacle. On Friday night (May 10), Brits across the country were treated to a dazzling display as the lights – which are also known as […]
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Joost Klein had been one of the favourites to win The Netherlands’ entrant for Eurovision has been kicked out of the contest following an “incident” on Thursday night. Joost Klein, who was due to represent the Netherlands in Saturday night’s grand final, allegedly made verbal threats to a female production worker at the event’s venue […]
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TV execs have apparently ‘been in touch’ with Schofield Phillip Schofield is said to have been ‘offered a TV return’ and has been offered support by celebrity friends including Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. The celebrity pair were seen laughing and joking in London recent’y, the Mirror reports. Schofield quit ITV last year after he admitted […]
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There could be another chance to the see the Aurora Borealis The Northern Lights are set to be visible in the UK again tonight, giving stargazers another opportunity to see the incredible phenomenon. Brits across the country were treated to a dazzling display on Friday (May 10) as the lights – which are also known […]
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A rare warning has been issued Warnings have been issued ahead of a huge solar storm which is set to hit Earth this evening, and could affect communications and power systems. On Friday evening (May 10), the biggest solar storm since 2005 is predicted to hit our planet, with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
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Eyes to the skies everyone A huge solar storm will mean the Norther Lights could be visible across “all of the UK”, according to weather forecasters. On Friday and Saturday, a rare and intense solar storm will hit Earth, meaning that the aurora borealis a.k.a. the Northern Lights, will be visible as far south as […]
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Brought to you in Partnership with O2 Afternoon quizzers, I do hope you’re well. This week’s quiz is bought to you by Priority from O2 who are offering the chance for two lucky gaming fans to win a gaming trip of a lifetime with World of Warcraft: The War Within. Along with offering pre-sale access […]
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‘It’s the most lucrative thing many can do with their money’ Martin Lewis has urged Brits to check if they could land themselves thousands of pounds before time runs out. The Money Saving Expert warned that the “clock is ticking” for people aged between 45 and 73 to potentially boost your state pension by thousands. […]
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We all know someone who would be great in the Big Brother house Applicants are wanted for the new series of Big Brother which is set to be aired on ITV later this year. The hit reality show returned to the nation’s screens last year, and casting is now open for the next series. The […]
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It’s been described as ‘phenomenal TV’ and on the same level as Happy Valley BBC viewers have been full of praise for a “phenomenal” police drama after the second series was released on iPlayer. The Responder stars Martin Freeman as Chris Carson, an unconventional and troubled police officer in Liverpool who works nightshifts in the […]
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The photo was widely shared during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement Two teenagers who were expelled from a school over a photo they posted online will be paid $1 million (£800,000) in compensation. The two students attended Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, California, which is an elite Catholic school. However, […]
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