If you loved Outnumbered, prepare to feel very old Ramona Marquez – the actress best known for her years as Karen Brockman in ‘Outnumbered’ – has teased fans who think she still looks like her character. The 24-year-old starred in the hugely popular BBC sitcom for as the hilarious Karen throughout the show’s five series-run […]

1 year ago

This is your Everest You’ll be tested—not just on trivia, but on nerve, memory, instinct. This is not about what you half-remember. It’s about what you know—and what you’re willing to fight for at the table. You’ll need composure. You’ll need to remember names, dates, titles, capitals – and nuts. Some of you are here […]

1 year ago

More quizzing content for your enjoyment. I don’t have a lot to put here this week. And sometimes that’s fine. There’s no need to ramble on pointleslly, filling dead air for the sake of it. And as much as I’d like to think otherwise, I know none of you are here for the words of […]

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Back once again with the pub quizzing master It’s that time again: you’ve made it through another week and what, pray tell, is your reward? The JOE Friday Pub Quiz, that’s what, ya lucky sods. All the classics are here as expected – general knowledge, entertainment and sport – not to mention two extra rounds we change up every week. This […]

1 year ago

Lowering the voting age was one of Labour’s key manifesto pledges. 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote at the next general election, the government has said. Lowering the voting age to 16 had been a key pledge in Labour’s manifesto at the 2024 general election. In new plans unveiled on Thursday, Keir Starmer’s […]

1 year ago

Watch out Bloody Mary, there’s a new tomato-based cocktail on the block. Papa Johns’ has created a limited edition cocktail made from their very own tomato sauce. Developed with expert mixologists, Sip Social, the Tomatini features Papa Johns’ unmistakably premium Portuguese-sourced tomato sauce, which is made 24 hours after being harvested. With natural sweetness, antioxidants […]

1 year ago

Hurry up, hurry up. There’s only one of these JOE Friday Pub Quizzes a week, so get on it while it’s still hot. No one likes a cold quiz. I’d rather eat cold chips than take a cold quiz, and cold chips are literally disgusting. Like, who would do that to themselves? Me, if presented […]

1 year ago

Some say Reform’s popularity has peaked It seems like in the space of just a month or so, Reform have had a few reality checks. From the highs of the local elections at the start of May, things aren’t going so smoothly anymore for Nigel Farage‘s clan. After losing their first two council seat defences, […]

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“Where were you educated?”

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The descendants of his victim’s are calling for a new inquest. It’s a mystery that has remained in public discourse for 130 years, and it seems we may finally have a breakthrough. Jack The Ripper is one of the most recognisable names in the world – for all the wrong reasons. The infamous serial killer tortured and […]

1 year ago

Too hot? Maybe. Too hot to quiz? Never. Hello quizzers, I write to you from a sweaty past, by which I mean Tuesday of this week. As I type this, it’s a quite frankly unacceptable 33C outside and I find myself yearning for wind and rain. The forecast informs me that as you read this […]

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Would be interesting to ask UKIP where they actually would deport him to… Everyone has pointed out the same thing after UKIP pledged to ‘deport Bob Vylan’ following their controversial Glastonbury set. The pop-runk duo have made headline news after their performance at Worthy Farm where frontman Bobbie Vylan led the crowd in chants of […]

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“How can people profess to be more offended by an idiot rapper in Somerset than they are by the continuing carnage in Gaza?” James O’Brien has perfectly dismantled the “double standards and hypocrisy” over Bob Vylan’s anti-Israel military chants from Glastonbury. If you hadn’t heard of rap-punk duo Bob Vylan before, you almost certainly have […]

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Bob Vylan had been due to tour the US later this year. Donald Trump is reportedly considering cancelling Bob Vylan’s US visas after the punk band controversial Glastonbury set. The duo chanted ‘death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Force)’ during their set at the music festival on Saturday, chants which were condemned as “appalling” […]

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Temperatures in the hot springs can reach boiling point Yellowstone national park in the US is one of the most breathtaking areas of natural beauty in the world, with the area being best known for its hot springs and geysers. Despite their spectacular beauty, the park’s hot springs can also prove to be very dangerous. […]

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A milestone quiz Here’s a 2025 milestone for you – this is the exact halfway point of pub quizzes this year. This is quiz number 26, with another 26 to come over the rest of 2025. But don’t go resting on your quizzing laurels. I don’t want any of you running out of energy. Recharge […]

1 year ago

He’s cited health reasons for his decision The Reform leader of Warwickshire County Council has resigned just weeks after he was elected – leaving a teenager in charge. In a statement on Thursday, Reform UK councillor Rob Howard said he had made the decision to resign with “much regret.” Howard had been elected in May […]

1 year ago

Love quizzes, hate wrong answers Hello quizzers, I hope you’re all well and coping in this quite frankly excessive heat we’re experiencing. But I’ll resist moaning about temperatures over 30C, because I have an important message for you lovely people. You like the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. That’s why you’re here. And if you’re a […]

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Macaulay Culkin is one of the most recognisable former child stars ever Culkin began acting when he was just four years old. He went on to become an internationally recognisable star after he starred as Kevin McAllister in Home Alone. However, behind the scenes he was going through a tough time. He famously ‘divorced’ his […]

1 year ago

Quiz? Gosh, what to do. How? When? Well… really? And, er, I guess, maybe… But, what if… hang on, no, wait. Shall we… quiz? WATCH: The Big Manchester United Quiz! | FootballJOE vs Al Nash

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Here is the quiz You get through the first two rounds with ease, bar one slip of the thumb. You can’t be bothered to refresh the page so you continue, adding that one you actually knew but still got wrong to your final score. You see the words ’round four, musicals’ and let out a […]

1 year ago

The perfect way to keep enjoying the black stuff in the heat

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She claimed it is in the ‘interests of public safety’ Sarah Pochin used a question at PMQs to ask Keir Starmer if his government would be banning the burqa. Standing up in the House of Commons, Reform’s newest MP argued a ban on the burqa would be “in the interest of public safety.” She asked: […]

1 year ago

‘Are you happy for me to use your name?’ The BBC has released an interview for the first time in which with Banksy appears to confirm his identity. The Bristol-born artist is known across the world for his unique graffiti-style work seen from London to New York and even his hometown. There have been many […]

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It’s end of season vibes guys One more weekend. One more match. And then, we rest. After the Champions League final on Saturday, we’ll have made it through another football season of trial, tribulation, drama and jubilation. Well done everyone. This is also the final quiz of the month, and I guess the spring. I […]

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The comic was condemned for the X post Comedian Andrew Lawrence has had a gig cancelled after sharing a “disgusting” post on X about the Liverpool parade crash. On Monday, some 79 people were injured when a car ploughed into a crowd during Liverpool FC’s open-top bus parade to celebrate being Premier League champions. Seven […]

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‘The silence after she said that speaks volumes’ Saoirse Ronan has been praised for an honest remark she made about violence against women and girls during an appearance on the Graham Norton Show. The Irish actor was a guest on the BBC chat show last year, alongside Hollywood stars Eddie Redmayne, Paul Mescal, and Denzel Washington. […]

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There’s a good reason why the ‘no women’ warning is there A world champion diver decided to ignore a warning on an extreme water slide which stated women aren’t allowed to go down it. Area 47 is an adventure park in Austria with some pretty wild activities for thrill-seekers to take part in. One of […]

1 year ago

She’s opened up about some of the logistics of her apparent record-breaking feat Bonnie Blue has shed some light on how she apparently managed to sleep with more than 1,000 men in just 12 hours. Earlier this year, the OnlyFans star claimed to have broken a world record by having sex with 1,057 in 12 […]

1 year ago

Fancy ending a quizzing drought? What a week for ending trophy droughts hey? First there was Crystal Palace single-handedly healing football by beating Man City in the FA Cup final to win their first ever major trophy. Then, Spurs ended their 17-year hoodoo by claiming the Europa League title. I reckon there’s inspiration to be […]

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He is is accused of two counts of harassment causing fear of violence in August last year.

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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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He had originally been scheduled for release on July 26.

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The ban could come into force this summer. Co-op members have voted in favour of banning all Israeli items from their stores. At the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday (May 17), a majority of 72.8% supported a motion to cease trading with Israel and show “moral courage and leadership.” The motion is advisory […]

1 year ago

He is said to have discussed the possibility of running for London Mayor during the BAFTA television awards James Corden is considering a bid to become Mayor of London, according to reports. After returning from his stint in America, the television star is said to eyeing up a move into politics now that he’s back […]

1 year ago

All five victims were taken to hospital A manhunt is underway after five people were stabbed at an event in southeast London, the Metropolitan Police has said. Officers were called to Nathan Way, Thamesmead, at 4.19am on Saturday, where they found five people with stab wounds. All were taken to hospital where their injuries are […]

1 year ago

‘He ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country – then we’ll all see how it goes for him!’ Donald Trump has launched a furious attack on Bruce Springsteen, labelling him a “dried out prune of a rocker.” This week, Springsteen delivered a series of searing takedowns of the US […]

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He had replaced the late Taylor Hawkins as the band’s drummer Drummer Josh Freese has said he is “shocked and disappointed” after being told he was being let go by the Foo Fighters. Freese had been part of the rock band since 2023, having previously toured with the likes of Nine Inch Nails and Guns […]

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He has received the same charge as Brown A second man has been charged in connection with a disturbance at a London nightclub involving R&B star Chris Brown. This week, the American singer was arrested at the Lowry Hotel in Salford over an incident at the Tape club in London, said to have happened in […]

1 year ago

‘The type of bartender everyone needs’ A bartender has been praised as a “hero” after he saved two girls from being harassed using a clever trick. Max Gutierrez’s actions were shared online by Twitter user Trinity Allie, who was out for a drink with her mate when they were served by Gutierrez at a bar […]

1 year ago

On Fridays, we quiz Which television event are you most looking forward to this weekend – the FA Cup final or Eurovision? The correct answer of course is both. These events are to be enjoyed equally, as the cultural cornerstones of the year they are. Both will spark jubilation and heartache, tears of sadness and […]

1 year ago

‘How is this real life?’ The Saudi Royal Court have set up a mobile McDonald’s for Donald Trump during his visit to the nation. The president is currently on a four-day tour of the Middle East. The first leg of the tour is in Saudi Arabia, and it seems like the Saudi royals have decided […]

1 year ago

The perfect drink for barbecues, festivals or long afternoons in the park. The mercury is soaring, the sun is out, and summer is pretty much here. After the sunniest April on record in the UK, the warm temperatures have carried on into May, so the barbecues are out and the picnic blankets have been dusted […]

1 year ago

The BBC presenter had shared a video from Palestine Lobby on his Instagram.

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The migration policies will be published in a White Paper later on Monday. Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled new tighter migration policies which he has said are designed to end a “squalid chapter” in the UK’s history. Speaking on Monday morning at Downing Street, the prime minister promised the plans would cause migration numbers to […]

1 year ago

Sun, sea, incredible history, amazing food and cheap beer – this European capital has everything you could wish for For sun on the coast in Europe, many will flock to the French Riviera and destinations such as Cannes. But there’s one major European city that maybe doesn’t spring to mind when you think of a […]

1 year ago

It’s a nice big round number of a pub quiz Is 450 a significant number? It’s certainly a big number, but is it noteworthy? What I’m asking is, should we be popping the champagne for pub quiz no.450? Maybe we should simply have a little bit of the bubbly for making it through another week. […]

1 year ago

It’s a nice big round number of a pub quiz Is 450 a significant number? It’s certainly a big number, but is it noteworthy? What I’m asking is, should we be popping the champagne for pub quiz no.450? Maybe we should simply have a little bit of the bubbly for making it through another week. […]

1 year ago

Earlier this year, Trump had suggested the UK must buy America’s chlorinated chicken if Starmer’s government wants a relief from tariffs. The UK has agreed to some concessions on food and agriculture imports from the US in order to get a better tariff deal, according to reports. According to Sky News, the concessions have been […]

1 year ago

‘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 […]

1 year ago