Even the most staunch deniers have melted under the heat The scene across the nation in the last few days has felt apocalyptic – the United Kingdom is on fire, homes are burning, infrastructure is crumbling and people are dying from the heat. It is a scene which experts have been warning us about for […]

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A statement has been issued Police have issued an update after a train derailed in Essex just one day after another train derailed in East Sussex. The Greater Anglia service came off the tracks near Wickford in Essex a day after a Southern train derailed in Lewes, tipping onto its side and leaving two people […]

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BREAKING There has been a second derailment in two days as a Greater Anglia train has come off the tracks in Essex. This comes a day after a train derailed in Lewes, tipping onto its side and leaving two people injured. Little is currently known about this incident, but the train is a Greater Anglia […]

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A total of 54 people were treated by paramedics Nineteen people have been hospitalised after wildfires that started yesterday tore through the West Midlands. Another 54 people required treatment from paramedics. It comes as fields and houses were burnt in the wildfires across the Birmingham region, Staffordshire and Worcestershire, with 300 people needing to be […]

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‘I came first in the Clacton by-election!’ Count Binface has given a ‘victory speech’ after becoming the best performing comedy candidate in an election of all time. Binface has been the face of the by-election campaign down in Clacton ever since Farage resigned from the seat and the major parties pulled out of standing a […]

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The result everyone expected Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election comfortably ahead of 33 other candidates mostly there for a laugh after the major parties boycotted the vote. We all know the story by now, Farage stepped down from his seat claiming he wanted to fight an election “against the establishment” although also conveniently […]

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Police have appealed for witnesses A 102-year-old man has died after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in South Wales, according to police. The incident happened at the Crow’s Nest pub in Cwmbran at 10.25pm on 1 August with police confirming today (Thursday 13 August) that the man had died. Philip Ormerod, from Cwmbran was […]

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He’s revealed how the incident unfolded A man who was airlifted to hospital after being attacked by a shark off the Irish coast has spoken out on the incident. A man was airlifted to hospital after the Irish Coast Guard was alerted to the incident at around 4.15pm on Tuesday, 11 August. The shark attack […]

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The big day is upon us. It’s the big moment we’ve all been waiting for, election day is upon us – and it’s set to be a belter. The people of Clacton-on-Sea will take to the polls tomorrow to decide whether it will be a win for Farage and Reform, or the first-ever ‘Bindependence Day’. […]

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Videos of the aftermath have been circulating online A man has been airlifted to hospital after being attacked by a shark off the Irish coast. As per RTÉ, a man was airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a shark yesterday, before the attack was confirmed and made public today. The outlet reported that the […]

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An FA spokesperson confirmed the news An Everton player has been charged with breaching FA betting rules, it has been confirmed by an FA spokesperson. As per a statement from the FA, 20-year-old, Liberian forward Martin Sherif has been accused of making 61 bets on football over a 15-month period. The accusation concerns 61 bets […]

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Here’s how you can view the eclipse without glasses By Tuesday afternoon, the queues told the story. Hundreds of shoppers waited for up to three hours outside high-street retailers to grab the last remaining solar eclipse glasses, while online stockists sold out completely, with some orders unable to arrive until the end of the week. […]

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It’s being dubbed as once in a generation By Tuesday afternoon, the queues told the story. Hundreds of shoppers waited for up to three hours outside high-street retailers to grab the last remaining solar eclipse glasses, while online stockists sold out completely, with some orders unable to arrive until the end of the week. On […]

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A number of locations are set to go on sale A pub giant is putting around 65 locations up for sale as part of a “major shake-up”. The pub chain is eyeing up dozens of locations which it is looking to sell off as part of a plan known internally as ‘Project Portico’, as reported […]

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She shared the news on her social media The Office star Lucy Davis has revealed she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Davis, 53, shared the news in video, explaining that she has been diagnosed with “incurable” stage 4 breast cancer saying it is “too late for chemo”. The actor is famous for playing the […]

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A statement has been released A man has reportedly been killed in a shooting outside a packed pub in south London. The incident happened yesterday evening shortly before 10pm after loud bangs were heard in Clapham. Tuesday morning saw a police cordon and forensics tent in place outside The Landor Pub on Landor Road, as […]

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A police investigation has been launched. A British tourist has reportedly died in a horror parasailing accident in Spain, as per the Civil Guard’s Communications Office in Alicante. An unnamed, 66-year-old woman was parasailing with her husband in the Cola del Caballo mountain area of Benidorm when the incident happened, around 6:50pm local time yesterday, […]

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The old switcheroo Donald Trump was reportedly ‘forced to hide in a catering cart’ as part of an elaborate ruse to avoid an assassination threat from Iran. The incident, which happened last month during the US president’s visit to Turkey, has only just been brought to the public attention via an insider speaking to the […]

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He sent his message high into the atmosphere Count Binface’s election campaign for the ages just hit new heights after he addressed the nation, and specifically Clacton-on-Sea, ‘from the edge of space’. The self-proclaimed intergalactic space warrior has been doing most of his door-knocking and canvassing from terrafirma since throwing his hat into the by-election […]

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Savings to be made It turns out, you might be paying too much for your car insurance if you’re not doing this one thing. Car insurance can be a treacherous quagmire for many, especially in the UK where it is illegal to not be insured as a driver. While insurance can often take up a […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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