Sir Winston Churchill was the last non-monarch to receive a UK state funeral A petition has been launched to give Captain Sir Tom Moore a military state funeral. “Sir Tom Moore did so much for the NHS with his fundraising he deserves this recognition,” says the Change.org petition. “It’s the right thing to do,” says […]

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“This video should disgust all of us… Where is our decency?” Piers Morgan has ripped into Covid deniers and conspiracy theorists after video footage showing Professor Chris Whitty being abused in the street was posted online. The video, which originally appeared on TikTok but has since been widely shared on other platforms, shows the Chief […]

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More very good news A new study has found that the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine had a ‘substantial’ effect on transmission of Covid-19. While it was already known that the jab prevented people from becoming ill from the virus, it wasn’t clear if it would stop people from catching it and passing it on to others. On […]

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A miserable night for Southampton With an injury-ravaged squad, Southampton were already up against it before a ball had been kicked at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. That in mind, they could’ve really done without 19-year-old Alex Jankewitz getting a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Scott McTominay with barely a minute played. […]

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The deal has drawn comparisons with the Glazer family’s takeover of Manchester United Burnley’s recent takeover by US consortium ALK Capital is reported to have left the Premier League club around £90m worse off, with the deal containing similarities with the Glazer family’s leveraged buyout of Manchester United in 2005. According to David Conn, writing […]

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Diamond had been diagnosed with cancer in January Saved By The Bell star Dustin Diamond has passed away aged 44. The actor, who rose to fame for playing Screech in the much-loved nineties sitcom, had battled stage four cancer having been diagnosed just a matter of weeks ago. The news of his death was confirmed […]

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Liverpool nearly have their man men They’ve left it late in the window – very, very late in the window, actually – but Liverpool are expected to complete a deadline day double signing of Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies to bolster their depleted defensive ranks. Kabak, a 20-year-old Turkish international, is expected to arrive from […]

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Brought to you by BT Sport Game changer Ah, match days. Remember how they used to be? That flutter of excitement as you approached the turnstiles. Queuing for your half-time pie. The screaming yourself hoarse with several thousand others in the glorious chaos that followed your team’s last-gasp winner… *Sigh*. How we miss those days. […]

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‘I am done living in fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail’ Actress Evan Rachel Wood has accused musician Marilyn Manson of grooming her and subjecting her to years of ‘horrific’ abuse. The 33-year-old Westworld star got engaged to Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, in January 2010 after a three-year relationship. The pair called […]

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The binman lost his job after being caught kicking the snowman on CCTV A petition calling for a binman to be given his job back after being sacked for kicking the head off a child’s snowman has now reached over a thousand signatures. The binman, named in some reports as Callum Woodhouse, was captured on […]

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Mustafi could be a short-term fix to Liverpool’s defensive injury crisis Liverpool, you might have heard, could do with a defender. Maybe a couple of defenders. Long-term injuries to Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez – following the summer departure of Dejan Lovren – left the Premier League champions a little light at the back […]

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Perfect with Percy Pig dessert sauce If I had to pick one food or drink item to symbolise the UK, honestly, it wouldn’t be tea, or fish and chips, or yorkshire puddings. It would be Percy Pigs. Everyone loves Percy Pigs, no matter who they are – unless you are Piers Morgan getting performatively angry […]

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Gerald Dore was given a 18-month community order and 80 hours of unpaid work A man who spat in the face of Jeremy Corbyn in the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic during a dispute over crossing the road has been sentenced. The former Labour leader was out on a bike ride with wife Laura […]

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He has been accused of spreading dangerous misinformation Senior Conservative MP Sir Desmond Swayne has refused to apologise for encouraging a group of anti-vaccination campaigners to “persist” in their fight against Covid restrictions. Swayne, the MP for New Forest West and once an aide to David Cameron, told the group that NHS figures were being […]

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The ambulance reportedly arrived at the supermarket with its blue lights flashing, having presumably used them to cut through traffic Okay, we’ll level with you: there was a time, not even a week ago, where we thought we’d heard the most ridiculous ‘news’ story we’d hear all year. It turns out we were wrong – […]

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The surge has led to one hedge fund facing a bailout Users of the social network Reddit have sent shockwaves through Wall Street after they quintupled GameStop shares, and made an enormous amount of money in the process, after being mocked on Twitter. The surge was sparked when users took issue with a tweet from […]

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The Covid-19 pandemic hit the skiing industry hard, but using that time off to advance the sport’s technology could inspire a whole new generation

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Zlatan does not appear to be letting this one go Zlatan Ibrahimovic appears to have aimed another dig at Romelu Lukaku, hours after the pair clashed in Tuesday night’s Milan derby. Having reportedly assured his Milan teammates after the game that no racist language was used as he traded insults with Lukaku towards the end […]

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*Resists urge to do the obvious thing of beginning article with a blasphemous phrase* Gianluigi Buffon could be facing a one-match ban after allegedly directing a blasphemous term at a Juventus teammate during a game at Parma last month. The soon-to-be 43-year-old is alleged to have shouted ‘Porco Dio!’ when he became exasperated with Manolo […]

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Gambling firm football shirt sponsorship could be banned in months Increasing concerns over gambling addiction in the UK could see Boris Johnson announce a ban on betting company sponsors appearing on football shirts in the months ahead. With a review being conducted by the government, The Telegraph report the prime minister could bring about a […]

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Johnson refused to back calls to follow Scotland Boris Johnson has refused to back calls to give a bonus of £500 to NHS staff in England as a show of support. The prime minister was asked if he would follow the example set in Scotland, where Nicola Sturgeon approved plans to reward  health and social […]

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Dare you step up and take the challenge? Where do you lie on the Nando’s scale? What level of sauce do you go for? Do you play it safe with Lemon & Herb or Medium, or do you go straight for extra hot? Well, things are about to get a bit hotter and more dangerous […]

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Someone mistakenly confused a vaccination centre for an illegal rave and alerted the police. An easy mistake It’s been a hell of a 12 months, hasn’t it? No need for a full recap, but let’s just say that, after all that’s gone on, each and every one of us are feeling the strain. Perhaps then, […]

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The 58-year-old was wearing a V For Vendetta mask with “Covid is a con” scrawled on it Video has emerged of a 58-year-old ‘Covid-19 protestor’ being ejected from a Tesco branch on the Isle of Man. Company director and computer consultant Martin Houston was wearing a V For Vendetta mask with “Covid is a con” written […]

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Eminem’s never been one to not speak his mind With UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi fast approaching, Eminem – in true Eminem fashion – told Dana White that his opinion didn’t matter during a live TV interview, the clip instantly going viral as a result. The rapper’s song, ‘Higher’, is being used in promotional material […]

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Liverpool’s title challenge has shattered like a wall of glass and Liam is loving it

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Norcross’ final tweet has been widely shared after the sad news was confirmed Mick Norcross, the businessman well known for his appearances on The Only Way Is Essex, has died aged 57. Norcross, whose son Kirk starred alongside him in the ITV show, was found dead at his home in Bulphan on Thursday afternoon. Essex […]

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Klopp’s side lost their first home league game in almost four years Jurgen Klopp admitted that he was to blame as his Liverpool side suffered a shock defeat at home to Burnley – their first home league loss in nearly four years. Liverpool had dominated the game in terms of the number of chances created […]

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De Bruyne could miss next month’s crunch match with Liverpool Manchester City could be without Kevin De Bruyne for the next month after he was forced off with a hamstring injury during their win over Aston Villa. The Belgian playmaker left the game shortly before the hour mark on Wednesday. Although some reports had suggested […]

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The Arsenal dressing room mole? You won’t be hearing any more gossip or leaks from him, thanks to ruthless Mikel Arteta’s elimination.

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A spokesperson for the Somerset factory has stressed that “fresh milk processing is highly automated ensuring no risk to products”.

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Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather wants to remind you that he’s rich Look, Floyd, we get it mate. You were arguably the best pound for pound fighter the world has ever known and, quite rightly, earned plenty of money for being so ridiculously good at it. All this is fine. We don’t begrudge anyone making a lot […]

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Yes, it really is him Understandably, many of us on these shores haven’t seen too much of Fernando Torres of late. The former Liverpool and Chelsea striker left English football nearly seven(!) years ago, eventually hanging up his boots up in 2019 after returning to Atletico Madrid for a bit and then playing out in Japan […]

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Some felt Sadio Mane was through on goal as the whistle blew All the hype, all the buildup, and in the end, Liverpool and Manchester United played out a goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday. Clear-cut chances were few and far between in a game that, despite a lack of goals, still made for an […]

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Evra revealed the letter he received in October 2019 Patrice Evra has accused Liverpool supporters of lacking ‘respect and class’ when sharing a letter sent to him on behalf of the club from former CEO, Peter Moore. In the letter, dated October 2019, Moore apologises to Evra for the way in which Liverpool responded to […]

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The retailer said the extra £5 can provide children with nutritious meals at home each day Marcus Rashford has thanked Marks and Spencer for bolstering the Government’s weekly £15 School Meal Vouchers to £20. The retailer announced on Friday that the extra £5 would be enough to provide children in England with enough nutritious meals […]

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Can you marry a football boot? (Please say yes) As far as football boots go, few designs come anywhere near close to matching adidas’ iconic 1998 Predator Accelerator. One of the most easy-on-the eye boots ever to grace a football pitch, they were worn by some of the sport’s biggest names in the very biggest […]

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JOE PRIZE DRAW T&C’s  Terms and Conditions The JOE Prize Draw will run between 20th January – 3rd February 2021. The JOE Prize Draw offers individuals who complete the survey, available to access via https://joefans.typeform.com/to/oZHh0I1A, a chance to win 1 x £50 Amazon Voucher by submitting their email address. In order to complete the survey […]

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‘I will be better Sunday’ Gary Neville has tweeted an apology for his commentary during Tuesday night’s Premier League game between Burnley and Manchester United. The former United captain was co-commentating on the game for Sky Sports, and saw his old side move three points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to […]

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The fast food chain has unveiled its first rebrand in over two decades The start of a new year is seen by many as a time for new beginnings, and that definitely appears to be the case with Burger King, who have kicked off 2021 by unveiling their first rebrand in over 20 years. The […]

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Want free beer? Or course you do BrewDog has announced it is offering free beer to everyone in the UK. BrewDog’s Chief Executive Officer James Watt tweeted saying that the company would be offering a free four-pack of their Lost Lager to everyone in the UK. You will have to pay £1.95 for delivery though. […]

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The numbers continue to rise The Premier League has confirmed a record number of positive Covid-19 tests over the course of the last two rounds of testing. In total, 40 positive results were returned – more than double the 18 recorded during the previous week. The sharp rise is, perhaps, no great surprise. A continuing […]

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Guardiola urged those judging Mendy to look at their own actions Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been criticised for his quotes regarding Benjamin Mendy’s breach of Covid regulations on New Years Eve. City confirmed over the weekend that Mendy would be the subject of an internal investigation after reports he held a party at […]

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“These two are serial offenders for me. These go over when you sneeze on them” Richard Keys has accused Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial of “going down when you sneeze on them” when looking at the number of penalties won by Manchester United over the last year and a half. United moved level on points […]

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Crystal Palace captain Luka Milivojević starts against Sheffield United despite an apparent breach of Covid regulations on New Year’s Eve

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The Uruguayan has received a three-match ban for using a Spanish phrase that is considered offensive in some contexts on social media Edinson Cavani will also be fined £100,000 and must complete face-to-face education. Cavani chosed not to contest the FA’s charge. “A comment posted on the Manchester United FC striker’s Instagram page was insulting, […]

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“I don’t think there is anything that’s replaced it” Bill Bailey has said he would love to be part of a revived Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Speaking to The Mirror, the Strictly Come Dancing champion said that making the show was “some of the best fun I’ve ever had on television”. In September it was reported that Never Mind […]

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Hundreds of coronavirus volunteers have also received honours Singer Craig David has been made an MBE for his services for music in the 2021 New Years Honours list. Craig David’s first album Born To Do It became the fastest-selling debut from a British male solo artist in 2000. David’s manager Colin Lester also receives an […]

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United have competition It’s only right that today, the final day of 2020, we sign off with one final transfer story involving Jadon Sancho and Manchester United. The highly rated Borussia Dortmund winger seemed destined to move to Old Trafford throughout the summer, only for the relentless stream of articles and tweets promising the transfer […]

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No fuss, no finger pointing, just a lot of grace and decorum from Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Very classy from the North London club.

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