Another helping hand Andy Burnham has announced a huge change to subscription services – here’s how it will affect you. The latest reform to be brought in by Andy Burnham takes aim at subscriptions and the false advertising of prices in shops. Burnham has had a whirlwind first month in charge of the UK, bringing […]

2 months ago

Her family announced her death TikTok star and social media influencer Sydney Towle has died aged 26 from a rare form of cancer. Towle had documented her battle with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, with her more than a million followers. The 26-year-old American’s videos inspired masses of people thanks to […]

2 months ago

It left a large crater The first images have been released showing the impact and damage made by the SpaceX rocket that crashed into the moon at 5,400mph. It comes after part of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket was reported to have ‘unintentionally’ crashed on the moon after a year of drifting in space. A piece […]

3 months ago

An update has been issued on the situation Police have issued an update after a woman was arrested this afternoon after four people were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London. It comes as the London Ambulance Service said it responded to calls at 12:29 of a stabbing on Endell Street. They added that four […]

3 months ago

Four people have been stabbed A woman has been arrested after four people were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, the Metropolitan Police has said. The London Ambulance Service said it responded to calls at 12:29 of a stabbing on Endell Street. Their statement read: “We sent an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a […]

3 months ago

The man escaped with his life A video has been going viral online of the shocking moment a Russian drone chases a Ukrainian civilian in what has been described as a “human safari” attack. The video shows a street vendor come face to face with a drone strapped with an explosive in the Kherson region […]

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People are dubbing it ‘lobstergate’ Noel Edmonds has sparked controversy after he posted a video to his Instagram in which he “freed” two farm-shop lobsters into the sea. In the minute-long video, Edmonds, 77, explains that he and his wife Liz Davies were at a farm-shop on the Isle of Man and felt “uncomfortable” about […]

3 months ago

He gave a heart-wrenching message to the prime minister Commonwealth Games swimmer and brain cancer activist Archie Goodburn broke down on BBC Breakfast this morning as he issued an emotional plea to Prime Minister Andy Burnham for more funding. The 25-year-old Scottish swimmer has become a passionate advocate for increased focus and funding on brain […]

3 months ago

It’s a real mouthful In the UK, SPAR is an interesting enigma of a supermarket, not known amongst the big boys, but always there when in your neediest of moments. It surely isn’t one of the first shops people think of when naming supermarkets on our humble isle, but it comes as shock to realise […]

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More than 150 people had to be saved The French maritime service has confirmed that 157 people have been rescued in the English Channel after a boat caught fire while crossing. An emergency operation was undertaken this morning (4 August) after reports that a boat caught fire in the stretch of sea. The news came […]

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He was sentenced today A man who kept his mother’s body in the freezer and collected £78k of her benefits has been jailed. Appearing at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court today (3 August), Christopher Phillips, 60, admitted to three offences. These included failing to lawfully and decently bury his mother and continuing to claim her pension […]

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The moment we’ve all been waiting for It’s the big moment we’ve all been waiting for, the first Clacton by-election poll has predicted who will be victorious in the seat which Nigel Farage resigned from last month. Of course, Farage resigned from his seat as Clacton MP in what he labelled the ‘people vs the […]

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The English band has been barred from Singapore Massive Attack have responded to the “surreal experience” of being detained after displaying a Palestine flag at a recent gig in Singapore. The Bristol band said they were detained by police and had their passports temporarily confiscated. The band members have also been reportedly banned from re-entering […]

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The latest Reform member to face a parliamentary investigation The deputy leader of Reform UK, Richard Tice, is being investigated by the parliamentary standards watchdog, it has been reported. The news of the investigation was confirmed this morning by the parliamentary commissioner for standards. It is reported that the MP for Boston and Skegness is […]

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It is suspected of being something much less exciting The pilot of a commercial airline reported seeing a “flying saucer” as they came into land at one of the UK’s busiest airports. The incident was reported by the pilot who claimed to have seen a mystery “disc” come within around 100ft of the jet while […]

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Around 50,000 people are reported to have crossed the border Italy has temporarily suspended its Schengen Area agreement with Spain over the Ceuta migrant crisis. Earlier today, Spain sent troops to bolster security in its North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants swam from Morocco into the territory on Thursday (31 July). At […]

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Welcome to week five of PMQs – Pub Minister’s Quiz Welcome back to week five of the JOE Politics Quiz which features a whole host of famous names and faces in this instalment. While Burnham continues to make headlines, Parliament is on summer recess. However, fret not, there’s still plenty of weird and whacky questions […]

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Netflix bosses are reportedly desperate to get one other familiar face back for the new film Stars of the iconic ‘The Inbetweeners’ franchise have reportedly signed up for a third film with Netflix, and are keen for the return of one familiar face. Rumours have been swirling for some time about an Inbetweeners reboot, with […]

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One of the greatest to ever do it AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi has died aged 66, it has been confirmed. Widely considered as one of the greatest to ever grace the game, Baresi enjoyed a storied career in the beautiful game. The Italian defender’s death was announced by his former club AC […]

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He described it as a ‘historic agreement’ Donald Trump has said that the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for Hamas to disarm in Gaza. The US President announced the news in the usual way he does, via his social media platform Truth Social. In the post, Trump said: “Today, the Board of Peace […]

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He’s planning a significant overhaul Andy Burnham has flown out of the blocks as prime minister of the UK. In just over a week, he introduced measures to tackle the cost of living, help businesses and make transport more affordable. Now, he has turned his attention to one of his biggest and most ambitious projects, […]

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He had a storied career Game of Thrones, James Bond and Doctor Who star Tom Chadbon has died aged 80. Tributes flooded in the for veteran actor who had roles across a range of big productions. These included the likes of Doctor Who, Game of Thrones and Casino Royale. He also appeared in Peep Show […]

3 months ago

Another drama-filled finale The finale of the 13th season of Love Island has left fans divided with some saying it was meant to be, while others have been left calling it “rigged”. The latest instalment of ITV’s reality TV show saw plenty of drama as usual, including multiple people quitting the show. However, after almost […]

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‘It is obvious to those now in power that this has been an issue for a long time.’ Andy Burnham has had a very strong first week as prime minister of the United Kingdom – not many people would deny him that. In his first week alone, the ‘King of the North’ set up his […]

3 months ago

She shared the news in a long and emotional statement Famous American singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has been battling with Parkinson’s disease and cancer during a stint out of the public eye. The 83-year-old, best known for her 1972 hit song ‘You’re So Vain’, revealed the news in a lengthy and emotional […]

3 months ago

Sad news. Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died aged 85, his agent has confirmed. The TV star and conservationist found fame in the 1970s as a member of comic trio The Goodies with Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden. Oddie would go on to commit his time to wildlife, becoming one of the original […]

3 months ago

Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated across France and Spain Local authorities in France have warned that the French wildfires currently threatening the Gironde department “could last for months”. This comes as hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated across France and Spain with the hotel area of Bordeaux being closed due […]

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Authorities are still searching for a second suspect Three people are dead and four more have been injured after a shooting at a US food festival. The incident happened near the famous Space Needle in Seattle on Sunday evening at the annual Bite of Seattle food festival. Two people died at the scene while a […]

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The explosion was caught on camera A huge explosion has ‘shaken a UK county’ as more than 100 firefighters are on scene tackling a large blaze. Emergency services were called to a large fire in Essex today which broke out at an industrial site. The incident, which happened on Southend Road, between East Hanningfield and […]

3 months ago

Welcome to week four of PMQs – Pub Minister’s Quiz Welcome back – It’s week four of the JOE Politics Quiz and week one of Andy Burnham’s term as prime minister. Luckily for us, he’s been busy getting to work and introducing plenty of new measures meaning we’ve also got plenty of good questions for […]

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Wildfires have torn through parts of Europe Spain has declared a national state of emergency as wildfires cause thousands of people to evacuate in south-west Europe. More than 80,000 people have been forced to evacuate across Spain and France and wildfires continue to burn across Europe. Notably, 60,000 of these fled homes in the Gironde […]

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Michael O’Leary has said alcohol should be banned before nearly all morning take-offs. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has called for morning pints at airports to be banned. The head of Europe’s biggest airline said the sale of all alcohol should not be permitted before “11am or 12pm” to prevent “misbehaviour” on flights. O’Leary added that […]

3 months ago

It comes after tourism numbers were hit hard by the conflict in the Middle East. Dubai is offering £600 rewards to residents if they can lure their friends out there as tourists. Yes, that’s right, all those people who say they couldn’t be paid to visit Dubai can now put that to the test as […]

3 months ago

Pubs, clubs and live venues are set to benefit Andy Burnham has been busy getting to business since he replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister of the UK. And, speaking of business, Burnham has been quick to lend a helping hand to Britain’s hospitality sector as part of new cost of living measures. On Monday, […]

3 months ago

It’s all fun and games until it becomes reality An AI model went rogue and hacked another company, OpenAI has revealed in news which sounds straight out of a dystopian sci-fi film. Look, people have been saying it since the dawn of automation, the robots are coming and one day we’ll be bugs under their […]

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He was found dead at home A French model recruiter who allegedly introduced young women to Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead. The body of Daniel Siad was found in his house in Colombes, a Paris suburb, the Nanterre prosecutor’s office confirmed to the BBC. A cause of death has not yet been released with an […]

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The pair were arrested on 38 new charges over the weekend. Donald Trump’s administration will reportedly not try and block Andrew Tate and his brother from being extradited to Britain. The Telegraph reports that the White House will not intervene in the case or make any attempt to stop the brothers being returned to the UK to […]

3 months ago

A new look cabinet for a new look government Today was the dawn of a new look government, and we don’t Andy Burnham’s love for smart casual clothing. The ‘King of the North’ was officially asked by the actual King today to form a government, as is tradition, with Keir Starmer tendering his resignation. With […]

3 months ago

Yes – someone does have to be the ‘best’ It’s been one rollercoaster of a 26-year period for all of us stranded on this floating island stuck just 20 miles off mainland Europe. And Europe has surely had a large role to play in the last two-and-a-half decades which have defined the United Kingdom. From […]

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They shared a call earlier today Details from the phone call held between new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the US President Donald Trump have been revealed. Today was the dawn of a new look government, and we don’t Andy Burnham’s love for smart casual clothing. The ‘King of the North’ was officially asked […]

3 months ago

The brothers face 59 combined charges Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US in connection with an investigation headed up by UK police into a number of sexual offences. The Tates were arrested in Miami on Saturday and have been detained pending ongoing legal proceedings. In a statement, Bedfordshire Police said […]

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They were looking for some data, but all they found were cigarettes and alcohol An ‘Oasis index’ has revealed where it’s cheapest in the world to buy five beers and two packs of cigarettes. The boffins over at Deutsche Bank have been busy crunching the numbers on their annual ‘mapping the world’s prices’ report. The […]

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A tsunami warning has been triggered A tsunami warning has been triggered in Mexico after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of the North American continent. The quake was recorded off the cost of Chiapas in Mexico, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS). As per Sky News, the earthquake struck Puerto […]

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She’s been sentenced to three years The mother of Henry Nowak’s killer Vickrum Digwa has been sentenced to three years in jail for removing the knife used in the stabbing from the scene. Vickrum Digwa was found guilty of murder last month and given a minimum term of 21 years in jail after stabbing Henry […]

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She announced the news on social media BBC presenter Lauren Laverne has revealed she has been diagnosed with ‘smouldering myeloma’ two years after recovering from cancer. Known for presenting Desert Island Discs, Laverne revealed back in November 2024 that she had been given the ‘all clear’ after recovering from cancer. Today, the 48-year-old took to […]

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Welcome to week three of PMQs – Pub Minister’s Quiz Time is flying as it’s already week three of the JOE Politics Quiz. Just when you thought we couldn’t top last week’s quiz, we only went and did it. Headlines this week were understandably dominated by everyone acting surprised that Argentina went and whipped out […]

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Andy Burnham’s replacement is set to be chosen A new poll has predicted the outcome of the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral election which will decide Andy Burnham’s replacement. A mayoral election was triggered last month when Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, entering parliament and leaving vacant his role of Greater Manchester Mayor. Burnham will, […]

3 months ago

Keir Starmer has submitted his list of peerage nominations. The full list of peerages given out by Keir Starmer has been revealed as the outgoing prime minister makes Mayor of London Sadiq Khan a lord. Khan is one of 26 people to be nominated by Starmer for a peerage and a seat in the House […]

3 months ago

A meaningful gesture before the PM steps down for good The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented Keir Starmer with the Order of Freedom, the highest honour that can be given in Ukraine to anyone from another country. The award was given to the outgoing PM in honour of his steadfast and continued support […]

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She’s opened up on the tragic incident ITV chef and food writer Parveen Ashraf has revealed that her husband of 38 years was killed during a robbery. Ashraf, known as Parveen the Spice Queen, had a ten-part series on ITV called Parveen’s Indian Kitchen and has appeared on James Martin’s Saturday Morning. Her husband of […]

3 months ago