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  • Jack Grealish uses car as decoy to avoid media as he enters court

    Jack Grealish uses car as decoy to avoid media as he enters court

    Grealish arrived at court for sentencing after pleading guilty to two counts of driving without due care and attention Jack Grealish appeared to use a car as a decoy to escape the attention of the waiting press pack outside Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning. The Aston Villa captain was due in court for sentencing […]

    5 years ago

  • Father of two who “begged for MRI scan” during lockdown dies of cancer

    Father of two who “begged for MRI scan” during lockdown dies of cancer

    He was just 27. RIP. A father of two from Leeds has died from cancer aged just 27. Sherwin Hall first went to hospital on March 23 complaining of leg pain, but was only given a course of antibiotics after being misdiagnosed with prostatitis. Hall visited the hospital 13 times in two weeks, and “begged” […]

    5 years ago

  • Armed Navy boats on standby as UK and EU post-Brexit trade talks continue

    Armed Navy boats on standby as UK and EU post-Brexit trade talks continue

    Sunday’s deadline is fast approaching Talks in Brussels between the United Kingdom and the European Union are continuing ahead of Sunday’s deadline, despite leaders from both sides admitting it is unlikely they will reach a post-Brexit trade deal. The weekend deadline was agreed by Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after […]

    5 years ago

  • Chris Evans to voice Buzz Lightyear in new Toy Story spin-off film

    Chris Evans to voice Buzz Lightyear in new Toy Story spin-off film

    Lightyear will arrive in June 2022 Chris Evans  (the Hollywood actor who played Captain America, not the  former Radio 1 and TFI Friday presenter) will voice Buzz Lightyear in the new Pixar film, Lightyear, Disney has confirmed. The announcement came during Disney’s four-hour investors presentation on Thursday, which also featured major news about upcoming Star […]

    5 years ago

  • Dame Barbara Windsor dies aged 83

    Dame Barbara Windsor dies aged 83

    The actress passed away peacefully in a London care home on Thursday evening Actress Dame Barbara Windsor has died aged 83, it has been confirmed. Dame Barbara, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films died peacefully at a London care home on Thursday night. Her husband Scott Mitchell, who was […]

    5 years ago

  • Amazon warns Irish customers about new post-Brexit charges

    Amazon warns Irish customers about new post-Brexit charges

    Another indication of what Brexit will mean for Irish people Amazon has written to Irish customers to warn them that using the British version of the site from European countries could result in new charges being incurred. The online retailer says one of the new charges would relate to the buyer being liable for the […]

    5 years ago

  • Oreo breakfast cereal is now a real thing that is available in the UK

    Oreo breakfast cereal is now a real thing that is available in the UK

    Oreo’s are great. Breakfast cereal is great. Putting them both together should be even better, right? You might very well have seen Oreo O’s when visiting America or other countries (remember when international travel was a thing? Seems so long ago, doesn’t it?), but the cereal is now being launched across the UK. You could […]

    5 years ago

  • Aldi are selling two metre long pigs in blanket for Christmas this year

    Aldi are selling two metre long pigs in blanket for Christmas this year

    It’s social distancing complaint Christmas is going to be a bit different this year, we all know that. But even if we can’t see loved ones, we can still keep some of the normal traditions – like having pigs in blankets with your turkey. And now, thanks to Aldi, you can even use the pigs […]

    5 years ago

  • Nike designs custom kit for player who keeps cutting collar off

    Nike designs custom kit for player who keeps cutting collar off

    This beats having to cut off the collar every time Eintracht Frankfurt player Martin Hinteregger doesn’t like collars, apparently. Perhaps the 28-year-old defender doesn’t like how it feels on his neck. Maybe he has sensitive skin and it chafes him. Anything is possible. The point here though is that his aversion to collars is such […]

    5 years ago

  • Moderna vaccine trial shows 100% efficacy in dealing with severe Covid-19 infections

    Moderna vaccine trial shows 100% efficacy in dealing with severe Covid-19 infections

    The new data was released as Moderna today submits its Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use approval in the United States. New trial data shows that the vaccine is 94% effective in preventing the disease, findings that are consistent with the initial data from their Phase 3 clinical trial. The Phase 3 trial involved over 30,000 […]

    5 years ago

  • FA to investigate Edinson Cavani’s deleted Instagram post

    FA to investigate Edinson Cavani’s deleted Instagram post

    Cavani is facing scrutiny for the Instagram post he sent after his winner for United on Sunday Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani could be facing a suspension after a post on his Instagram page featured a racially offensive phrase. Cavani scored two goals in United’s 3-2 win over Southampton on Sunday afternoon, including their stoppage […]

    5 years ago

  • Terms & Conditions: Russian Standard Vodka

    Terms & Conditions: Russian Standard Vodka

    TERMS & CONDITIONS: RUSSIAN STANDARD VODKA Win x 2 filled drinks trolley – one for you and one for a friend from Russian Standard Vodka Terms and Conditions To enter the competition on Instagram entrants must comment on the post and tag their friend (another account) The competition opens today (27.10.20) and closes at midnight […]

    5 years ago

  • Lidl have released a Pigs In Blankets Pizza for Christmas

    Lidl have released a Pigs In Blankets Pizza for Christmas

    Christmas on a pizza Pigs in blankets are a Christmas staple – the big day jut isn’t the same if you don’t have them with your turkey. But what if instead of having them with the main Christmas dinner, you had them… on a pizza? Yup, a pigs in blankets pizza is now a thing, […]

    5 years ago

  • Celebrity Big Brother and AFTV star Heavy D dies, aged 43

    Celebrity Big Brother and AFTV star Heavy D dies, aged 43

    Rest In Peace Former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Heavy D has died at the age of 43, his friend has confirmed. The reality star, whose real name was Colin Newell, is said to have passed away this week. ‘I’m very shocked & saddened to hear of the passing of my friend @HeavyHeavyd,’ read a tweet […]

    5 years ago

  • This is the ultimate smartwatch for when you go adventuring

    This is the ultimate smartwatch for when you go adventuring

    In partnership with HONOR We spend too much of our lives indoors and looking at screens. We all want to get out more and have more adventures. But we also need to stay connected to the world. So here is the ultimate bit of kit for that: the HONOR Watch GS Pro. Available in three […]

    5 years ago

  • These are the goals nominated for this year’s Puskas Award

    These are the goals nominated for this year’s Puskas Award

    11 nominations. Only one can win The nominees are now in for this year’s prestigious Puskas Award, which is handed down each year to the scorer of the best goal in the world in the previous 12 months. Considering the award, you’ll not be surprised to hear that there are plenty of bangers involved, though […]

    5 years ago

  • Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish pleads guilty to careless driving

    Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish pleads guilty to careless driving

    Grealish could face a driving ban Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving. The England international was charged in relation to two separate incidents which took place earlier this year. The first took place on March 29, during the first national lockdown, when his Range Rover was involved […]

    5 years ago

  • BBC confirms ‘Gavin & Stacey’ will return with new episodes in future

    BBC confirms ‘Gavin & Stacey’ will return with new episodes in future

    That cliffhanger won’t be the end Few television shows have resonated with audiences in recent years quite as well as Gavin & Stacey, the BBC comedy which centres on Essex boy Gavin and his long distance relationship with Welsh call centre worker Stacey. The show first aired in 2007 and was an immediate hit, with the […]

    5 years ago

  • South Korean fans win court case after Cristiano Ronaldo benched for Juventus friendly

    South Korean fans win court case after Cristiano Ronaldo benched for Juventus friendly

    Supporters took legal action after Ronaldo was left on the bench for a pre-season friendly Cristiano Ronaldo fans in South Korea have successfully sued a match promoter after the Portugal forward failed to play in a friendly as promised. Ronaldo had been expected to feature for Juventus in their pre-season friendly with a K-League all-stars […]

    5 years ago

  • Liverpool’s next away kit looks set to be a throwback to a 90s classic

    Liverpool’s next away kit looks set to be a throwback to a 90s classic

    A blast from the past? Admittedly, this side of Christmas, it might seem a little premature to be looking ahead to next season – but when it comes to leaked kit information, we can usually make the odd small exception. The 2021/22 campaign will be Liverpool’s second with Nike, and details about how they intend […]

    5 years ago

  • Police break up 50-person gathering at community centre in lockdown breach

    Police break up 50-person gathering at community centre in lockdown breach

    Despite lockdown restrictions, around 50 people were found in attendance Police have shut down a gathering of around 50 people who were found at a community centre in Brighton on Friday evening. Despite England being in the grips of a second national lockdown for over a week now, Sussex police were called to Providence Place […]

    5 years ago

  • Older people are more likely to break lockdown rules, data shows

    Older people are more likely to break lockdown rules, data shows

    Those aged between 50 and 69 are most likely to break regulations Data published by the Office for National Statistics has shown older generations are more likely to break lockdown rules compared to younger people. As reported by The Telegraph, ONS data showed 23 per cent of people between the ages of 16 and 29 […]

    5 years ago

  • Mo Salah contracts Covid-19, days after being filmed dancing at brother’s wedding

    Mo Salah contracts Covid-19, days after being filmed dancing at brother’s wedding

    Salah may now be missing for Liverpool’s next two games Liverpool’s Mo Salah has tested positive for Covid-19, the Egyptian football association has announced. Salah had joined his national squad ahead of their African Cup of Nations qualifier agains Togo, but will now isolate, with further tests due in the coming hours. The striker is […]

    5 years ago

  • Pigs in blanket cheesecake is now a thing you can have for Christmas dinner

    Pigs in blanket cheesecake is now a thing you can have for Christmas dinner

    Is this something you’d want on Christmas Day? Pigs in blanket are a Christmas staple – the big day jut isn’t the same if you don’t have them with your turkey. But what if instead of having them with the main Christmas dinner, you had them in a cake? Well, you can now. Fancy cake […]

    5 years ago

  • Ireland fans left furious by ITV’s national anthem error

    Ireland fans left furious by ITV’s national anthem error

    ‘This isn’t funny’ Republic of Ireland football fans were angered during ITV’s coverage on Thursday night’s clash with England at Wembley, as the broadcaster managed to accidentally include the wrong subtitles during the national anthem. As Amhran na bhFiann played ahead of the 8pm kick-off, the words to Ireland’s Call – an anthem associated with […]

    5 years ago

  • Mason Greenwood likes Instagram post urging fans and media to stop attacking him

    Mason Greenwood likes Instagram post urging fans and media to stop attacking him

    ‘Leave the kid alone’ Mason Greenwood has liked an Instagram post which has called on fans and the media to stop abusing him. After rising through the youth ranks at Manchester United, the forward made an impressive transition to first team football last season, scoring 17 times for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. His form helped […]

    5 years ago

  • New romcom savagely mocked for ‘terrible’ Irish accents

    New romcom savagely mocked for ‘terrible’ Irish accents

    ‘Der’s got to be more to Oireland, dan dis’ Say hello to Wild Mountain Thyme. A movie about some land, some love, and some accents that sound like nothing you’ve ever heard in your life. The film that takes the ‘top o’ the mornin’ Irish, whacks it up to 11, and leaves a load of […]

    5 years ago

  • Bruno Fernandes ‘exasperated’ by Mason Greenwood during Man Utd training session

    Bruno Fernandes ‘exasperated’ by Mason Greenwood during Man Utd training session

    Greenwood was absent from United’s win over Everton due to illness Bruno Fernandes was left exasperated by the performance of Mason Greenwood during a recent training session, a report has claimed. The teenage forward scored with impressive regularity after bursting into the Manchester United first team last season, but was left out of the weekend […]

    5 years ago

  • Man hit with fine for having a cup of tea with his friend

    Man hit with fine for having a cup of tea with his friend

    Rules are rules Unless you’ve spent the last week or so living under a rock, you’re probably more than well aware that England is now in the grips of Lockdown 2.0. Although there’s been understandable confusion surrounding some of the many, many rules as to what people can and can’t do as the country tries […]

    5 years ago

  • UK bans visitors from Denmark over mink Covid-19 concerns

    UK bans visitors from Denmark over mink Covid-19 concerns

    Millions of mink have been culled in the country The UK has placed a ban on non-UK citizens entering the country from Denmark as concerns grow over a new strain of coronavirus that has spread to humans from mink. Any UK citizens returning from Denmark will now have to isolate with all household members for […]

    5 years ago

  • Everything Donald Trump has been tweeting about after the election

    Everything Donald Trump has been tweeting about after the election

    A momentous day There have been times – many, many times – these past four years, when Donald Trump having a Twitter account and being allowed to use it seemed like a really bad idea. But not today. Today was great. With the race for the presidency on a knife-edge, Trump tweeted his way through the day, […]

    5 years ago

  • The nation reacts to Boris Johnson’s delayed Lockdown 2 press conference

    The nation reacts to Boris Johnson’s delayed Lockdown 2 press conference

    Lockdown 2.0 is imminent Finally, then, England now has a clearer picture on how the month ahead will look (or does it?), thanks to some graphs. Lots and lots of graphs, actually. So many graphs that, when we eventually close our eyes tonight, we will still see graphs on the back of eyelids. After Friday […]

    5 years ago

  • Boris Johnson to announce lockdown for a month in England

    Boris Johnson to announce lockdown for a month in England

    Lockdown 2 is imminent Boris Johnson is set to announce a month-long national lockdown in England, the BBC is reporting. Having gradually relaxed initial measures introduced in March to control the spread of coronavirus, new cases have soared, prompting the government to bring in new restrictions. The new measures will see non-essential shops and hospitality […]

    5 years ago

  • Gym+Coffee opens its first UK store in London

    Gym+Coffee opens its first UK store in London

    Sponsored by Gym+Coffee The new store opened in London on October 24th Gym+Coffee have opened the doors to their first UK store, right in the heart of London. An Irish-designed athleisure wear brand, Gym+Coffee was founded in 2017 by three fitness fanatic friends from Dublin and Cork. The founders of Gym+Coffee combined their love of […]

    5 years ago