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  • Amazon Terms and Conditions

    Amazon Terms and Conditions

    Terms and Conditions 1.    The JOE Prize Draw will run between 26th May 2021 – 8th July 2021 2.    The JOE Prize Draw offers individuals who complete the survey, available to access via https://joefans.typeform.com/to/KzGeIf3J, a chance to win 1 x £50 Amazon Voucher by submitting their email address. 3.    In order to complete the survey and enter the prize […]

    5 years ago

  • Carling/Umbro Terms and Conditions

    Carling/Umbro Terms and Conditions

    JOE have teamed up with Carling & Umbro to giveaway a limited edition retro inspired shirt. To enter the competition, entrants need to follow @JOE_co_uk and retweet the competition tweet. The competition opens at 4pm on 24.05.2021 and closes at 4pm on 25.05.2021 (GMT). 1x winner will be chosen. The winner will win 1 x […]

    5 years ago

  • Of course Donald Trump is launching his social media platform on July 4

    Of course Donald Trump is launching his social media platform on July 4

    Covfefe Donald Trump, bless, is aiming to launch his brand new social media platform thingy on July 4, coinciding with America’s Independence Day celebrations. Donny didn’t take his election defeat to Joe Biden all that well. There wasn’t an awful lot (try as he might) that he could have done about that. But the subsequent […]

    5 years ago

  • Family of Jordan Banks, 9, pay tribute after he was killed by lightning strike

    Family of Jordan Banks, 9, pay tribute after he was killed by lightning strike

    “Yesterday our worlds stopped” The family of Jordan Banks have paid tribute to the nine-year-old after he was tragically killed by a lightning strike on Tuesday evening. Jordan had been on playing fields in Blackpool when the thunderstorm hit at around 5pm. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died shortly afterwards. A […]

    5 years ago

  • Dua Lipa uses BRITs speech to call for better pay for frontline workers

    Dua Lipa uses BRITs speech to call for better pay for frontline workers

    “It’s very good to clap for them, but we need to pay them…” Dua Lipa called on Boris Johnson to give frontline workers a “fair” pay rise as she accepted the award for best British female solo artist at the BRITs on Tuesday. The government’s proposal to increase NHS staff wages by a mere 1% […]

    5 years ago

  • Mo Salah calls on Boris Johnson to condemn Israel-Palestine violence

    Mo Salah calls on Boris Johnson to condemn Israel-Palestine violence

    Salah has called on world leaders to intervene as fighting intensifies Mo Salah has called on world leaders to do everything they can to “make sure the violence and killing of innocent people stops immediately” as fighting between Israeli forces and militant groups in Gaza intensified. The Liverpool forward tweeted Boris Johnson on Tuesday, after […]

    5 years ago

  • Teacher suspended after telling class George Floyd was a “criminal”

    Teacher suspended after telling class George Floyd was a “criminal”

    Howard Zlotkin referred to the late George Floyd as a “criminal” in a tirade which was recorded on Zoom A high school teacher in America has been suspended after saying the late George Floyd was a “criminal” during an extraordinary rant aimed at his students. In a lesson delivered over Zoom on Wednesday, Howard Zlotkin […]

    5 years ago

  • Andy Murray reviews the best and worst tennis scenes from films

    Andy Murray reviews the best and worst tennis scenes from films

    Turns out people getting hit with tennis balls in the face is not as common as Hollywood would have you believe Sport and the film industry have something of a checkered past. While Hollywood has successfully portrayed the worlds of politics, crime, journalism and tiny animate toys fighting for their lives, sport has always been […]

    5 years ago

  • Carling and Umbro combine for the football shirt of the summer

    Carling and Umbro combine for the football shirt of the summer

    In partnership with Carling 10,000 shirts will be available A summer of sport and beer, is there a better combination? As we all prepare for a busy summer of sport ahead of us, the good people at Carling have partnered with Umbro to give people the chance to win a wonderful prize. We’ve all heard […]

    5 years ago

  • Know Thy Nuts: Why you should get to know your testicles

    Know Thy Nuts: Why you should get to know your testicles

    Testicular cancer remains the number one cancer among young men This fact is a common enough one, but commonality does not mean something is being acted upon, and in this instance that is very much the case. A 2019 study of 2,500 men conducted by YouGov found that over half (62 percent) of men in […]

    5 years ago

  • Joleon Lescott mocked by Man Utd fans for mixing his dates over RvP goal

    Joleon Lescott mocked by Man Utd fans for mixing his dates over RvP goal

    Lescott got his dates muddled and United fans were quick to pounce The last few weeks must have been tough for Manchester United fans. After their side briefly topped the Premier League table at the turn of the year, they’ve seen their title hopes dashed by Manchester City’s near relentless form. Despite claiming a derby […]

    5 years ago

  • Did Roy Keane’s infamous challenge end Alf-Inge Haaland’s career?

    Did Roy Keane’s infamous challenge end Alf-Inge Haaland’s career?

    “I f***ing hit him hard. The ball was there (I think)…’ In April 2001, Manchester United captain Roy Keane was sent off after committing one of the most infamous fouls in Premier League history on Manchester City midfielder, Alf Inge Haaland. Keane, attempting to drive United forward having just conceded an equaliser with five minutes […]

    5 years ago

  • Thomas Markle responds to Meghan and Harry interview: ‘I never played naked pool or dressed up like Hitler’

    Thomas Markle responds to Meghan and Harry interview: ‘I never played naked pool or dressed up like Hitler’

    The comment was a reference to Harry wearing a Nazi uniform to a fancy dress party Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas, gave an exclusive interview with Good Morning Britain following the British television premiere of Meghan and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey on Monday night. Speaking to hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid, Markle’s estranged father, who […]

    5 years ago

  • Trailer shows Bridget Jones’s Diary reimagined as a chilling horror flick

    Trailer shows Bridget Jones’s Diary reimagined as a chilling horror flick

    This is Bridget Jones, as you’ve never seen it before When you think of the Bridget Jones film franchise, you probably think of some lighthearted tales of a single woman, trying to navigate her way through the world of work and romance. The films resonated with people who saw examples of the reality of being a […]

    5 years ago

  • Cadbury is bringing out a limited edition Creme Egg flavoured beer

    Cadbury is bringing out a limited edition Creme Egg flavoured beer

    Only 3,000 cans of the drink will exist in the world Cadbury’s Creme Eggs are the first sign of Easter. Like seeing tinsel at increasingly early points in the year, the sight of Creme Eggs on shop shelves are as good a reminder as any that, yes, Easter is once again on its way. Now, […]

    5 years ago

  • Chris Hemsworth criticised for attending maskless party on social media

    Chris Hemsworth criticised for attending maskless party on social media

    The Hollywood star was pictured at an 80s-themed party Actor Chris Hemsworth has been criticised on social media after he posted photographs of himself and friends attending a 1980s-themed party in Australia. In photos uploaded to the Thor star’s Instagram account, he and his wife Elsa Pataky could be seen dressed in classic 80s garb and posing […]

    5 years ago

  • Premier League players must isolate for 10 days after European games

    Premier League players must isolate for 10 days after European games

    Crucially, the guidance allows players to train and compete New government guidance issued to Premier League clubs means players and staff returning from away fixtures in Europe will need to isolate for 10 days. The Athletic say that the 10-day period can, however, be halved provided an individual can return a negative Covid-19 test after […]

    5 years ago

  • Almost 1,000 homeless deaths recorded in the UK in 2020, social justice group says

    Almost 1,000 homeless deaths recorded in the UK in 2020, social justice group says

    The figure has risen by over a third compared to the previous year Nearly 1,000 homeless deaths were recorded across the United Kingdom in 2020, a social justice group has said, a significant increase on the previous year’s figure. The Museum of Homelessness‘ Dying Homeless Project recorded a total of 976 deaths across England and […]

    5 years ago

  • Confident Everton fan records song vowing Liverpool will be thrashed in derby

    Confident Everton fan records song vowing Liverpool will be thrashed in derby

    We think (we hope) at least some of this is tongue-in-cheek First things first, we have no idea how serious this is. Because of that, we’ll leave any opinions to you, dear reader. What we will say is, given recent events, you probably wouldn’t blame Evertonians for being slightly more optimistic ahead of this weekend’s […]

    5 years ago

  • Wanted man hands himself in as he’d rather spend lockdown in jail than at home

    Wanted man hands himself in as he’d rather spend lockdown in jail than at home

    The man explained he would rather be back in prison than with the people he was living with If we’re totally honest, there can’t be many of us who can say they’ve breezed through this lockdown thing without feeling the strain. The novelty of not having to leave the house unless we absolutely had to […]

    5 years ago

  • Covid-19: Study finds Pfizer/BioNTech offers up to 85% efficacy after first dose

    Covid-19: Study finds Pfizer/BioNTech offers up to 85% efficacy after first dose

    Good news There’s not been an awful lot of good news around in recent weeks but – and we say this with caution – it does seem that things are gradually looking up. While the vaccine continues to be rolled out on these shores, a new study from Israel has concluded that Pfizer/BioNTech’s jab is […]

    5 years ago

  • WATCH: The moment NASA Mars Rover Perseverance touches down

    WATCH: The moment NASA Mars Rover Perseverance touches down

    Joyous scenes in the NASA control room History was made on Thursday as NASA Mars Rover Perseverance successfully landed on the red planet. The space agency landed the robot close to Mars’ equator inside a deep crater known as Jezero at 20:55 GMT. Early indications claimed the spacecraft was functioning well after its arrival, sparking […]

    5 years ago

  • Tokyo 2020 president who said women talk too much replaced by a woman

    Tokyo 2020 president who said women talk too much replaced by a woman

    Seiko Hashimoto has stepped into the role following Yoshiro Mori’s resignation Seiko Hashimoto has been appointed as the new president for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, after her predecessor resigned after facing fierce criticism for sexist comments. 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori initially said he would not be leaving his position after being quoted as saying women […]

    5 years ago

  • Ian Wright says he is embarrassed by sexist abuse received by female pundits

    Ian Wright says he is embarrassed by sexist abuse received by female pundits

    “They’ve made me up my game” Ian Wright says he is embarrassed at the sexist abuse received by female football pundits. The former Arsenal and England striker, who has appeared regularly in punditry roles since his retirement, told the Game Changers podcast that the professionalism of the female pundits he has worked alongside in recent […]

    5 years ago

  • Bill Gates: Wealthy countries should eat ‘100% synthetic beef’

    Bill Gates: Wealthy countries should eat ‘100% synthetic beef’

    “You can get used to the taste difference” Bill Gates wants us to eat synthetic meat, to help save the world. The Microsoft co-founder has a new book out, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, and has been on the publicity trail to promote its release. In an interview with MIT Technology Review, Gates spoke about […]

    5 years ago

  • Police investigated for sharing offensive George Floyd Valentine’s card

    Police investigated for sharing offensive George Floyd Valentine’s card

    The photo reportedly features an image of Floyd with the words “you take my breath away” written across it A group of police officers in Los Angeles are being investigated for allegedly sharing an image styled as a Valentine’s card which mocked George Floyd. Reports say that a photo featuring Floyd had the words “you […]

    5 years ago

  • Dancing on Ice cancelled this week because of too many injuries

    Dancing on Ice cancelled this week because of too many injuries

    Ice skating is dangerous ITV celebrity skating competition Dancing on Ice will not air a new episode this week because too many of the contestants are injured or unwell. Jason Donovan is the latest star to succumb to injury, after missing last week’s show with an injured back. TV presenter Denise Van Outen, comedian Rufus Hound […]

    5 years ago

  • Bring back Eat Out To Help Out after lockdown, say Deliveroo

    Bring back Eat Out To Help Out after lockdown, say Deliveroo

    The scheme was used 100 million times back in August Take out food giant Deliveroo, along with 300 restaurants, has urged the government to bring back the Eat Out To Help Out scheme when lockdown lifts. The group said that many hospitality businesses were “under immense financial pressure,” and that extra help was needed to […]

    5 years ago

  • Framing Britney Spears available to watch on British TV from February 16th

    Framing Britney Spears available to watch on British TV from February 16th

    It’s the most talked about documentary of the year to date The New York Times documentary Framing Britney Spears is one of the most talked about television events of the year so far, and has restarted the discussion in the wider media about not only Britney Spears’ conservatorship under her father, but also the media’s treatment of […]

    5 years ago

  • Liverpool fans furious at VAR call which triggered their Leicester collapse

    Liverpool fans furious at VAR call which triggered their Leicester collapse

    Liverpool’s miserable run of form continues After last week’s mauling by Manchester City, some might have thought Jurgen Klopp’s men were on course to bounce back with a win at high-flying Leicester on Saturday. They deservedly took the lead in the second half through Mo Salah only to experience a spectacular collapse to lose the […]

    5 years ago

  • Richard Bacon denies snorting cocaine off Blue Peter tortoise

    Richard Bacon denies snorting cocaine off Blue Peter tortoise

    Quite the headline, that Richard Bacon, the former Blue Peter presenter, has denied the urban legend that he once snorted cocaine off the shell of one of the children’s show’s tortoises. Bacon joined the show in 1997, but was dismissed 19 months later after reports claimed he had used Class A drugs. The 45-year-old was […]

    5 years ago

  • 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast, near Fukushima

    7.1-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast, near Fukushima

    The tremor struck late on Saturday night, local time An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has struck off the coast of the Japanese coast, the Japan Meteorological Agency has confirmed. The tremor’s epicentre was off the coast of Fukushima and struck at 23:13 JMT (14:13 GMTR). Though a tsunami warning has not been issued, […]

    5 years ago