Jack Peat

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Jack Peat is a floating editor for JOE and the editor of The London Economic. His work has also appeared in VICE, The Big Issue, The Independent and HuffPost. In 2021, he authored "The Great Pie Revolt", a gastronomic guide to the Premier League and EFL.

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  • Wetherspoons forced to overhaul breakfast menu

    Wetherspoons forced to overhaul breakfast menu

    Wetherspoons has been forced to make changes to its much-loved breakfast menu due to supply shortages. The pub chain has announced it will no longer be serving tomatoes with its breakfast fry-ups amid nationwide shortages. Before the shortage, the bargain £6.88 breakfast meal included two sausages, two bacon, two fried eggs, a large mushroom slice, […]

    3 years ago

  • Breakfast police rule hash browns should not be on a traditional Full English

    Breakfast police rule hash browns should not be on a traditional Full English

    Experts also voiced fears that fish fingers or kebab meat could be added if we’re not careful Breakfast experts have ruled that hash browns should not be part of the traditional English breakfast. Members of the English Breakfast Society dubbed the frozen potato treats as “a lazy American replacement” to bubble and squeak in a […]

    3 years ago

  • Brits take to showering together in a bid to save money

    Brits take to showering together in a bid to save money

    It is one of a raft of measures people are deploying to reduce their monthly bills Three in 10 adults have changed their shower habits in a bid to save money – with some even washing with their partner. Researchers found 30 per cent are curtailing their showering habits as the cost-of-living crisis bites, with […]

    3 years ago

  • Ten northern foods everybody should try

    Ten northern foods everybody should try

    From Rag Pudding to the Wigan Kebab, here’s a gastronomic snapshot of northern England At the bottom of Aberford Road in Woodlesford, south Leeds, just before you reach the Co-op, lies a fish and chip shop like no other. The fish, which is locally sourced and recently caught, is beautifully white and flaky, while the […]

    3 years ago

  • Patrick Vieira sacked by Crystal Palace on St Patrick’s Day

    Patrick Vieira sacked by Crystal Palace on St Patrick’s Day

    It comes following a disappointing mid-week loss to rivals Brighton Crystal Palace has parted ways with manager Patrick Vieira. The club confirmed today (17th March) that the Frenchman has vacated the position after a 1-0 defeat to rivals Brighton and Hove Albion. The Eagles currently sit in 12th place in the Premier League- just three […]

    3 years ago

  • Gymheads take to eating dog food due to its high protein content

    Gymheads take to eating dog food due to its high protein content

    ‘It’s for the gains’ Gym fanatics are taking to eating dog food to ‘fuel their gains’, despite canine cuisine being potentially harmful to humans. People on TikTok have noticed the high protein content in dog food and have decided to get in on the action while sharing their experience trying it. Some have even managed […]

    3 years ago

  • Oxfam bans the word ‘headquarters’ over fears it might offend other offices

    Oxfam bans the word ‘headquarters’ over fears it might offend other offices

    The word ‘implies a power dynamic that prioritises one office over another’, new guidelines suggest Oxfam has banned the use of the word ‘headquarters’ in its new guidebook warning staff against a string of potentially “offensive” terms. The charity has urged staff to avoid using the word following the publication of its Inclusive Language Guide. […]

    3 years ago

  • Woman who asked tattoo artist to give her freckles horrified by results

    Woman who asked tattoo artist to give her freckles horrified by results

    Rather than cute freckles, the woman was left with dark spots all over her face A woman who asked to have freckles tattooed onto her face has been forced to get them lasered off after she was horrified by the results. TikTok user @forever.afterxo, from Canada, shared the real-life ink tragedy on the social media […]

    3 years ago

  • Men who blow on hot food or carry an umbrella ‘give me the ick’

    Men who blow on hot food or carry an umbrella ‘give me the ick’

    Madyson O’Connor says blokes who struggle to use their card on the tube is also a big turn off A woman has shared her bizarre ‘icks’ – including men tying shoe laces, blowing on hot food, carrying an umbrella and buying toilet roll. Icks are things everyone does, but can be massively and irrationally off-putting […]

    3 years ago

  • Catch Me If You Can conman ‘lied’ about his lifetime of lies

    Catch Me If You Can conman ‘lied’ about his lifetime of lies

    Frank Abagnale Jr, who was portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio, made most of it up! The con man who was portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film Catch Me If You Can lied about his lifetime of lies, it has emerged. A new report from the New York Post suggests Frank Abagnale Jr ‘made up’ most […]

    3 years ago

  • Romanian court rejects Andrew Tate’s application for bail

    Romanian court rejects Andrew Tate’s application for bail

    No charges have yet been brought against him A Romanian court has rejected the latest application for bail by controversial social media star Andrew Tate. The YouTube influencer and his brother Tristan have been detained since December and are being investigated on charges of rape, people trafficking and forming an organised crime group. Both have […]

    3 years ago

  • Skincare brand Dove slams The Whale for using fat suit instead of obese actor

    Skincare brand Dove slams The Whale for using fat suit instead of obese actor

    The film won the Oscar for best hair and makeup on Sunday night Skincare brand Dove has taken a stand against the Academy Awards after The Whale bagged the gong for best hair and makeup. The film features Brendan Fraser as a morbidly obese English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter Ellie, […]

    3 years ago

  • Man who secretly removed condom during sex convicted for ‘stealthing’

    Man who secretly removed condom during sex convicted for ‘stealthing’

    It is the first conviction of its kind A man who secretly removed a condom in sex has been convicted for ‘stealthing’ in a first-of-its-kind case. Khaldoun F., who has not been fully named, was handed a suspended jail sentence by a judge in the Netherlands, but was cleared of rape. He pleaded guilty to […]

    3 years ago

  • Gary Glitter will ‘probably die in prison’ following recall

    Gary Glitter will ‘probably die in prison’ following recall

    A video filmed by another prisoner at his bail hostel showed him ‘asking about the dark web’ Gary Glitter will “probably die in prison” after he was thrown behind bars just weeks after being released. The former pop star, realy name Paul Gadd, was reportedly filmed by another prisoner at his bail hostel using a […]

    3 years ago

  • Nigel Farage accuses Gary Lineker of spreading hate

    Nigel Farage accuses Gary Lineker of spreading hate

    The former UKIPer called on Lineker to apologise for his remarks Nigel Farage has hit out at Gary Lineker for (and we quote) “spreading hate” after the Match of the Day presenter compared the language used to launch a new Government asylum seeker policy to that of 1930s Germany. Lineker has been at the centre […]

    3 years ago

  • BBC confirms there will be no pundits or presenter on tomorrow’s Match of the Day

    BBC confirms there will be no pundits or presenter on tomorrow’s Match of the Day

    MOTD regulars have announced they won’t be appearing on the show The BBC has said it will “focus on the match action” in tomorrow’s Match of the Day, rather than using pundits. The decision came after a number of its presenters boycotted the show over its treatment of Gary Lineker. Lineker, 62, has been embroiled […]

    3 years ago

  • Curry sauce beats gravy in the battle of the greatest chippy sauce

    Curry sauce beats gravy in the battle of the greatest chippy sauce

    The debate has finally been settled Chip shop curry sauce vs gravy – it’s a debate that has divided chippy lovers up and down the country, but now, new research has found the UK prefers chip shop curry sauce over gravy, settling the sauce score once and for all. Pukka asked 2,000 people what they […]

    3 years ago

  • Jenna Ortega set to star in new Beetlejuice film

    Jenna Ortega set to star in new Beetlejuice film

    The long-awaited follow-up to Tim Burton’s 1988 class is ‘finally a go’ Jenna Ortega has been tipped to star in the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Tim Burton’s 1988 classic, Beetlejuice. The Wednesday star is reportedly being considered to play the daughter of Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz in the film. Film Reporter Jeff Sneider first leaked […]

    3 years ago

  • Man ordered to pay his ex-wife £180,000 for 25 years of ‘unpaid domestic labour’

    Man ordered to pay his ex-wife £180,000 for 25 years of ‘unpaid domestic labour’

    ‘This ruling represents the labour of all the women in the shadows’, her lawyer said A Spanish businessman has been ordered to pay his ex-wife £180,000 for 25 years of unpaid domestic labour, based on the minimum wage throughout their marriage. Ivana Moral’s husband was ordered to pay her 204,624.86 euros – just over £182,000 […]

    3 years ago

  • Teacher who had sex with 16-year old boy in the backseat of her car avoids jail

    Teacher who had sex with 16-year old boy in the backseat of her car avoids jail

    The judge said he would not jail her due to the ‘sheer fragility’ of her mental state A female teacher who admitted to having sex with a 16-year-old student in the backseat of her car has avoided a jail sentence. Monique Ooms, 31, of Maffra in Australia, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual penetration […]

    3 years ago

  • PlayStation 6 release date leaked in official documents from Sony

    PlayStation 6 release date leaked in official documents from Sony

    Page 8 of the 22-page document reveals all The likely release date of the next PlayStation console has been leaked in a new official document from Sony. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot that a potential timeframe for the new model has been unveiled by the tech company – and it could leave the current […]

    3 years ago

  • Will Smith ’embarrassed and hurt’ by Chris Rock jibes

    Will Smith ’embarrassed and hurt’ by Chris Rock jibes

    The actor would like for Chris to ‘let it go’, according to reports Will Smith has been left “embarrassed and hurt” by Chris Rock’s latest jibes, a source has told Entertainment Tonight. The ongoing feud between the actor and the comedian has shown no sign of letting up after Rock unleashed a no holds barred […]

    3 years ago

  • Hellmann’s release ‘smart jar’ that tells you if your fridge is too warm

    Hellmann’s release ‘smart jar’ that tells you if your fridge is too warm

    A new study has revealed the optimum fridge temperature Hellmann’s has released a new ‘smart jar’ which tells you if your fridge is too warm – in a bid to reduce food waste. Using heat-sensitive ink, the label on the mayonnaise jar reveals hidden messages and quirky graphics – once temperatures drop below five degrees. […]

    3 years ago

  • Gary Lineker breaks his silence following backlash over Illegal Immigration Bill tweet

    Gary Lineker breaks his silence following backlash over Illegal Immigration Bill tweet

    The pundit hit out at so-called “free speech champions” after he was reprimanded by the BBC Gary Lineker has responded after a tweet he posted comparing Home Office policy to Nazi Germany sparked backlash online. The Match Of The Day host will be “reminded of his responsibilities on social media” by the BBC following a tweet reply he sent […]

    3 years ago

  • The Tories have no intention of solving the migrant crisis – here’s why

    The Tories have no intention of solving the migrant crisis – here’s why

    Their headline-grabbing, blame-shifting legislation will serve only to kick the can down the road The Conservatives have introduced a law that they “know will never become law” by unveiling an Illegal Migration Bill that – by their own admission – will likely breach the European Convention on Human Rights, a barrister has told PoliticsJOE. Suella […]

    3 years ago

  • Police arrest Jackass star over alleged domestic violence incident

    Police arrest Jackass star over alleged domestic violence incident

    Bam Margera was arrested in the early hours after a reported ‘kicking’ incident Jackass star Bam Margera has been arrested after being accused of kicking a woman. The 43-year-old skateboarder and stunt performer was taken in by San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies after they were called to a home in Escondido, California, in the early […]

    3 years ago

  • Billboard goes up in flames outside Burger King to tease new collaboration

    Billboard goes up in flames outside Burger King to tease new collaboration

    ‘Love the irony’, one person said This is the unbelievable moment a 200 square foot high street billboard went up in flames. The huge hoarding, positioned next to a Burger King in Middlesbrough, was given the ‘flame grilled’ treatment, much like one of the chain’s burgers. And it sported a Doritos tortilla chip ad before […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘What’s not to like?’: Sausage Trifle is now officially a thing

    ‘What’s not to like?’: Sausage Trifle is now officially a thing

    Sausage? Good. Mash? Good. Cheese sauce? Good! Sausage brand HECK has given some of Britain’s best-loved dishes a makeover to mark its tenth anniversary. A new guide to 10 recipes has been published to inspire those who love a banger to get more creative in the kitchen. One of the reimagined recipes is a ‘sausage […]

    3 years ago

  • This is how many times men should masturbate a month, according to science

    This is how many times men should masturbate a month, according to science

    Scientists have advised to keep it regular to stave off the risk of prostate cancer A new academic study has outlined how many times men should masturbate a month in order to stay healthy. Research published in European Urology finds you should be enjoying a little ‘personal time’ at least 21 times a month to […]

    3 years ago

  • Condom brand interrupts football game at climactic moments to teach men a lesson

    Condom brand interrupts football game at climactic moments to teach men a lesson

    The game was televised ahead of International Women’s Day Footy fans were left feeling frustrated, unsatisfied and thoroughly underwhelmed after being invited to watch a game – only to see the screen switch off during ‘climatic’ moments. Sexual wellbeing brand Durex disrupted a London screening of the derby in a bid to highlight the ‘orgasm […]

    3 years ago

  • New map showing where ‘the north’ begins divides opinion

    New map showing where ‘the north’ begins divides opinion

    Manchester and Liverpool are in the Midlands, apparently… A new map of the north/ south divide has split opinions on social media. Questions over what qualifies as the ‘north’ have fuelled debate for decades in Britain, with people carving up the country based on their own interpretations with little in the way of a consensus […]

    3 years ago

  • Extra-marital dating site offers to sponsor football club owned by Gerard Pique

    Extra-marital dating site offers to sponsor football club owned by Gerard Pique

    It is rumoured the former Spanish international cheated on his popstar wife An extra-marital dating company has offered to sponsor a football club owned by Gerard Pique. Ashley Madison has approached FC Andorra – the Segunda División club owned by the ex-Barcelona and Spain legend – about a potential partnership. Piqué is rumoured to have […]

    3 years ago

  • Waitrose food pairing suggestion for Strongbow Dark Fruits gets ruthlessly mocked

    Waitrose food pairing suggestion for Strongbow Dark Fruits gets ruthlessly mocked

    The supermarket’s attempt to posh up the fruity cider has raised a few eyebrows An attempt by Waitrose to glamorise Strongbow Dark Fruits with haute cuisine dining suggestions has become a viral sensation on social media. Typically the preserve of park bench boozing the supermarket has tried to pool the wool over the eyes of […]

    3 years ago

  • It’s official: People with mullets have a better life

    It’s official: People with mullets have a better life

    Research shows ‘mullet mania’ is sweeping across Britain People with mullets have more fun than those who don’t – enjoying more nights out, spicier food and a better wardrobe, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults, 500 of whom sport a mullet, found those with the ‘party at the back’ enjoy an average of […]

    3 years ago

  • Video of baby vaping provokes outrage on social media

    Video of baby vaping provokes outrage on social media

    The parents appear to laugh as the young child coughs and splutters A video of a baby vaping has provoked anger on social media. Footage broadcast by 7News shows a mother from Australia placing the device in her child’s mouth. “Want to try,” the woman said before the infant took a toke from the vape. […]

    3 years ago

  • John Fury issues statement to Jake Paul demanding he honours all or nothing bet

    John Fury issues statement to Jake Paul demanding he honours all or nothing bet

    ‘We had a deal mate, we had a handshake’ John Fury has called on Jake Paul to honour his ‘all or nothing’ bet made ahead of The Truth bout in Saudi Arabia. Taking to Instagram, the head honcho of one of boxing’s most famous dynasties reminded the social media star of the terms he had […]

    3 years ago

  • Leaked WhatsApp messages suggest Hancock rejected advice on care homes during pandemic

    Leaked WhatsApp messages suggest Hancock rejected advice on care homes during pandemic

    The former health secretary said Chris Whitty’s advice would “muddy the water” Matt Hancock failed to follow expert advice to test everyone entering a care home at the start of the pandemic, according to a massive leak of WhatsApp messages. The ex-health secretary snubbed guidance from chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty in April […]

    3 years ago

  • Dave Grohl turns up at homeless shelter with giant smoker and feeds 450 people

    Dave Grohl turns up at homeless shelter with giant smoker and feeds 450 people

    The Foo Fighters frontman spent 16 hours at the grill Dave Grohl put on an almighty feast after turning up at a Los Angeles homeless shelter with a giant smoker. The rock legend spent 16 hours at the grill preparing ribs, pork, brisket, cabbage, coleslaw and beans for the city’s less well-off. He brought the […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘I’ve still got it’: Jenson Button breaks reflex world record

    ‘I’ve still got it’: Jenson Button breaks reflex world record

    ‘Always nice to add a new trophy to the collection’ F1 legend Jenson Button has added another string to his bow – breaking a Guinness World Record thanks to his lightning-fast reflexes. An official Guinness World Record adjudicator presented the British racing driver with his award after he smashed the record for the number of […]

    3 years ago

  • Tesco celebrates launch of up-market meal deal by inviting couple to dine in their aisles

    Tesco celebrates launch of up-market meal deal by inviting couple to dine in their aisles

    Greg and Hannah have scoffed over 500 meal deals between them over the years Two meal deal enthusiasts have been treated to an extravagant high-end dining experience – in the aisles of Tesco’s Watford store. With the finest cutlery, napkins, dinnerware and table service from a personal waitress, fanatics Greg Dwight, 38 and his partner […]

    3 years ago

  • Ben Stiller refuses to apologise for Tropic Thunder and says he’s ‘proud’ of the film

    Ben Stiller refuses to apologise for Tropic Thunder and says he’s ‘proud’ of the film

    The actor was responding to claims the comedy has been ‘cancelled’ Ben Stiller has responded to ‘cancel culture’ claims made in relation to the satirical action comedy film Tropic Thunder. The film, which was released in 2008, stoked controversy over its portrayal of disabled people and minority groups, with Marvel’s Robert Downey Jr appearing in […]

    3 years ago