How do you top the 400th pub quiz? With the 401st No sooner have the 400th quiz celebrations come to an end than we’re into the next century. 500 here we come. Have we all got election fever? Rishi Sunak making faux pas after faux pas, Labour in-fighting, Ed Davey enjoying water activities. It’s all […]

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She’s not the first of their children to change her name Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has legally filed to drop her dad’s last name. Jolie and Pitt have had a long and public relationship, with the couple parenting six children together, including Shiloh, 18. But the pair divorced in […]

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Holden’s BGT outfit choices have sparked controversy in the past Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden wore a ‘naked dress’ during last night’s edition of the show despite previous Ofcom complaints over her outfit choices. In the past, some of the presenter’s fashion choices for Britain’s Got Talent have sparked complaints to Ofcom, most notably […]

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‘Fiona Bruce sticking it to Nigel Farage!’ Fiona Bruce has been praised for a “brutally funny” put down on Nigel Farage during his appearance on Question Time. On Thursday evening, the Reform Party honorary president appeared on the politics show alongside schools minister Damian Hinds, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting, Rt Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin and […]

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The location of the sarcophagus has been a mystery The sarcophagus of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaoh has been discovered more than 3,000 after his death. Archaeologists on a new study decided to re-examine the floor of a religious centre which belonged to Ramses II, one of the most famous and most powerful rulers of […]

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It’s all to do with tax… Martin Lewis has urged everyone who sells items on Vinted and eBay to carry out an important check or risk losing thousands. At the start of this year, HMRC announced new procedures were in place for people selling second hand goods online or renting property. Online firms such as […]

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Farage posted about the BBC News presenter’s comments A BBC News presenter had to apologise on air for comments she had made earlier about Nigel Farage. Geeta Guru-Murthy was presenting the BBC’s news channel as Nigel Farage delivered a speech endorsing Reform UK in Dover. During his speech, the former UKIP leader quoted Polish Prime […]

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Usyk vs Fury 2 has been confirmed The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury has been confirmed for December 21. The bout will once again take place in Saudi Arabia, after Usyk was crowned undisputed heavyweight champion of the world earlier this month in Riyadh. His win via split decision saw him claim Fury’s […]

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The 13 Reasons Why star has split opinion Netflix star Dylan Minnette has divided opinion after he revealed the reason why he decided to suit the acting industry Minnette shot to fame thanks to his starring role as Clay Jensen in hit Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, and first started acting when he was eight-years-old. […]

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The board will have plenty of control over the manager and team Sir Jim Ratcliffe is said to have set out five new rules that any Manchester United manager must follow if they want to work out the club. A few days after United’s FA Cup triumph against Manchester City, Erik ten Hag’s future at […]

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‘I want to show people worldwide that while the ocean is extremely powerful, it can be wonderful and enjoyable’ A billionaire in America is planning to take a submersible to the shipwreck of the Titanic to prove the industry is safer in the aftermath of the OceanGate disaster. In June last year, five people were […]

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The pub had to close its website due to demand. A brewery has sold out of a beer named after Osama Bin Laden after it went viral online. Over the last week, demand has soared for Mitchell Brewing Co’s Osama Bin Lager, to the extent that staff have had to unplug phones and close their […]

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Clarkson labelled national service as ‘obviously idiotic’ Jeremy Clarkson has suggested that teenagers are work on farms instead of being made to do national service. Over the weekend, Rishi Sunak announced his new scheme to bring back national service for all 18-year-olds if the Conservatives win the upcoming election. The plan would see teenagers given […]

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Minaj was 14 when Princess Diana died Nicki Minaj held paid tribute to her “dear friend” Princess Diana by holding a moment’s silence at a concert. The rapper was performing at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on the latest leg of her world tour celebrating the release of her latest album Pink Friday 2. […]

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Holmes spoke publicly about the split on Tuesday morning Eamonn Holmes has broken his silence following the news of his divorce from Ruth Langsford. On Saturday, the pair confirmed they had separated after 14 years of marriage due to work commitments taking their lives in “different directions.” The couple had been one of the best […]

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Is summer finally on the way? Brits could be set to bask in 30C heat in June as temperatures are predicted to sore in the coming weeks, So far, the weather this year has been average at best, and the bank holiday weekend was hit and miss for many as mild temperatures were interrupted by […]

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‘I have to go to the hospital’ YouTuber Speed said he required hospital treatment after he took part in the famous Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling event. iShowSpeed decided to participate in the bizarre annual event, which sees people hurl themselves down a steep hillside near Tewkesbury pursuit of a 3kg wheel of Gloucester Cheese. It’s a […]

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United could be demoted to the UEFA Conference League Manchester United’s owners have released a statement following reports that UEFA regulations will see the club blocked from playing in the Europa League. The Red Devils’ shock 2-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final over the weekend saw the club qualify for UEFA’s […]

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‘I was sleeping with the director, so I had the CliffNotes’ Jennifer Lawrence has admitted she barely understood a film she starred in, despite being very familiar with the director. Lawrence is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Along with appearing in blockbuster franchises like The Hunger Games and X-Men, Lawrence has also received […]

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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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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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Minaj has been arrested on ‘possession of soft drugs’ Nicki Minaj has been arrested at an airport in Amsterdam just hours before she was due to perform in Manchester. The American rapper posted a series of messages on the social media site X – including one message in which she wrote “they said they found […]

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The pair are apparently set to announced they have split Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are set to announce they have divorced, according to reports. The couple have been married for 14 years, but sources have claimed a “statement is being prepared” by Langsford’s representatives which will announce the news of their split. A source […]

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The mercury could plunge New weather maps have predicted that parts of the UK will be plunged into freezing temperatures next month. Summer is officially underway in June, but it wouldn’t be British weather without a few surprises, as this April proved to us, when most of the country felt more like November than the […]

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A costly mistake A woman was told to pay a huge fine after her kids collected what they thought were seashells from the beach. Charlotte Russ and her family took a trip to Pismo, California, for a day by the sea at the end of last year. Whilst there, her kids decided to do what […]

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“Who knows who will be in charge for number 400…” Those were the words I wrote just under two years ago, on the intro for the 300th edition of the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. And it turns out the answer was: me, I’ll still be in charge. I have an iron grip on this pub […]

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You can follow the race live here. Formula 1 returns this weekend with the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix. You can follow the event live in our hub above, just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling for updates. In the previous F1 race of the season, the Emilia-Romagna Grand […]

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Incredible scenes Luke Littler hit a nine-darter on his way to winning the 2024 Premier League title. The 17-year-old hit the perfect leg to put him 6-5 up in the final against Luke Humphries. You can watch the incredible moment below. After hitting two 180s with his first six darts, Littler went treble 20, treble […]

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The United legend has been approached for an interview Wayne Rooney is reportedly in line for a return to management at Plymouth Argyle. The Telegraph reports that Rooney has been approached for an interview by the Championship side, who have been on the hunt for a new manager ever since they sacked Ian Foster in […]

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The Brockmans are back! Outnumbered will be returning for a Christmas special this year, the BBC has confirmed. Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner and all three of the show’s former child actors will return for the one-off special. It will be set in the downsized home of Pete and Sue Brockman, as they grapple with the […]

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It will be visible tonight Brits across the country will have their eyes to the night-sky once again as the UK experiences a Flower Moon. On Thursday (May 23), the fifth full Moon of 2024 will take place. When this happens in May, it is known as a Flower Moon, due to the fact flowers […]

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Train have shared a tribute to the bassist on social media Train founding member Charlie Colin has died at the age of 58 after he slipped and fell in the shower. Colin’s death was confirmed by his sister Carolyn Stephens to the Associated Press on Wednesday. According to TMZ, the bassist died after falling in […]

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The physicist used to be part of the band who wrote the song Professor Brian Cox has responded after D:Ream’s hit song Things Can Only Get Better was played on a loud speaker during Rishi Sunak’s election speech. On Wednesday evening, the Prime Minister announced a shock general election with Brits to go to the […]

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‘Whoever is playing Things Can Only Get Better during Rishi’s announcement deserves a gong’ The song Things Can Only Get Better blared out in the background as Rishi Sunak announced a surprise general election. In an announcement outside Downing Street on Wednesday, the Prime Minister confirmed the country would head to the polls in six […]

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The country will go to the polls in six weeks time Rishi Sunak has announced a general election will take place on July 4. In an announcement outside Downing Street on Wednesday, the Prime Minister confirmed the country would head to the polls in six weeks time. Sunak said he had gone to the King […]

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‘I don’t want the taxman to have it’ Anne Robinson has said she has “spread” her fortune around so that her family don’t have to pay inheritance tax after her death. The former Weakest Link host said she had “given it all away” to her daughter and grandchildren because she doesn’t “want the taxman to […]

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A ‘stunningly raw, profound look into the spiritual landscape’ by a ‘once-in-a-generation’ talent The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill has been named the best album of all time by Apple Music. Over the last 10 days, the music streaming platform has been counting down its 100 Best Albums, a list which has featured artists such as […]

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Vennells admitted she had misled MPs during her time as Post Office CEO Former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells broke down in tears in front of MPs as she was questioned about the Horizon scandal. Vennells was giving evidence on Wednesday at the public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal, in which hundreds of sub-postmasters […]

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‘It’s allowed the Right to become the arbiters of free speech’ Stephen Merchant has claimed that “the Left” is “policing” comedy because of “sensitivities that seem out of proportion to the joke.” Merchant, who is best known for his work with Ricky Gervais on The Office and Extras, said that comedians were having to be […]

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It is unclear how far along the investigation is Los Angeles police have launched an investigation into the death of actor Matthew Perry. Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends, died in October from “acute effects of ketamine”, medical officials said at the time. He had been found unresponsive in his […]

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Weather warnings are in place across the UK for Wednesday The Met Office has said heavy rain could cause disruption across large parts of the UK today, and has warned that flooding could cause a “danger to life.” The forecaster has issued an amber warning for rain across parts of north Wales and northwest England, […]

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‘He’s the one that got away!’ Manchester United fans have urged Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sack Erik ten Hag and replace him with Mauricio Pochettino. On Tuesday evening, it was announced that Pochettino had left Chelsea by mutual consent after just one year at the club. Chelsea had managed to finish sixth this year, a […]

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There’s apparent interest from Saudi Arabia for the City man Éderson could leave Manchester City this summer if a suitable offer comes in for the goalkeeper. The 30-year-old has been one the key players of Pep Guardiola’s time at the Etihad, having signed for the club in 2017 from Benfica for a fee of £35m. […]

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Things didn’t go to plan though A woman has claimed she got her twin to cover for her at work so that she could go on holiday, in the hope that no one would notice. Identical twins Ari and Noe have built up a huge social media following thanks to videos they share about their […]

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The squad will be trimmed down to a final 26 players on June 8 Gareth Southgate has named his 33-man provisional England squad for Euro 2024. This will be Southgate’s fourth major tournament in charge of the national side, as he looks to finally end the Three Lions’ 58-year trophy drought. Because of the size […]

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Gareth Southgate has some decisions to make On Tuesday afternoon, Southgate will name his provisional Three Lions squad ahead of the European Championships in Germany this summer. The squad announced on Tuesday is a provisional one and expected to be made up of 30-plus names. Players from Manchester United, Manchester City and Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham will […]

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Disney ‘really want to make’ the film One of the main producers of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has confirmed a spin-off film starring Margot Robbie is in the works. It’s been seven years since the last Pirates film was released, but it sounds like there might finally be some progress on new projects. […]

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Gareth Southgate will name his provisional Euro 2024 squad today A number of high profile England attackers look set to miss out on Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad due to a lack of defensive options. On Tuesday afternoon, Southgate will name his provisional Three Lions squad that will travel to Germany this summer in pursuit […]

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His burial place is a mystery to this day Genghis Khan is one of the most infamous figures in history. The founder of one of the largest empires in history, the Mongol Empire, he was known for his fearsome rule and ruthless treatment of his enemies. One of the stories that encapsulates this best is […]

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