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  • Number of Americans applying for UK citizenship hits record levels

    Number of Americans applying for UK citizenship hits record levels

    The Trump effect The number of American nationals applying for British citizenship hit a record high in 2025, as Donald Trump completed his first year in his second term as president. Some 8,790 Americans sought citizenship in the UK, either through registration or naturalisation in 2025, according to Home Office data published Thursday. This is […]

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  • The Premier League weekend action: Follow all of the action as Leeds host City

    The Premier League weekend action: Follow all of the action as Leeds host City

    The Premier League is back with a bang as we bring you a classic West Midlands rivalry on Friday night under the Molineux lights! Relegation-bound Wolves host Champions League hopeful Aston Villa and will be hoping to spoil the party to kick off the weekend! On Saturday, we then turn to the South Coast where […]

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  • I’m a Celeb All-Stars line-up ‘revealed’ for 2026

    I’m a Celeb All-Stars line-up ‘revealed’ for 2026

    A teaser trailer has been dropped The line up for the upcoming I’m A Celeb All-Stars 2026 has reportedly been “revealed”. A report from the Mirror claims to have revealed the line up for the upcoming series set to be held in South Africa. This comes as ITV aired its trailer for the new series […]

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  • One of Amazon’s best-selling products gets huge 43% discount for limited time

    One of Amazon’s best-selling products gets huge 43% discount for limited time

    The deal won’t be around for long One of Amazon’s best-selling products has been given a huge 43% discount for a limited time. Shoppers can bag a trio of Calvin Klein boxers at a discount for a limited time on the website. The three-pack set is usually priced at £44, but they’ve dropped to £24.99 […]

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  • Expert reveals the top five mistakes first-time buyers make – and how to avoid them

    Expert reveals the top five mistakes first-time buyers make – and how to avoid them

    ‘I’m a mortgage expert – and this is what budding buyers should do to avoid one of the most overlooked homebuying headaches.’ Jen Lloyd, head of mortgages at Skipton Building Society, said the biggest financial shock for many first-time buyers doesn’t just come from the deposit itself, but from the wave of costs that hit […]

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  • Police surround UK school after teachers rushed to hospital

    Police surround UK school after teachers rushed to hospital

    Police rushed to the scene Police have surrounded a school in Sheffield after reports of two teachers being taken to hospital. Officers rushed to Fir Vale Academy on Owler Lane in Sheffield just before 1.20pm today (Thursday, 26 Feb). Local Facebook page Sheffield Online shared an image appearing to show a police officer in the […]

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  • Former Prime Minister rushed to hospital after Epstein scandal

    Former Prime Minister rushed to hospital after Epstein scandal

    Reports from Norway claimed he attempted suicide A former Prime Minister, who was named in the Epstein Files, has been rushed to hospital after being charged with “gross corruption”. The ex-Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalised on Tuesday, 24 February just a matter of days after being charged with corruption offences linked to his […]

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  • PSG fans unfurl controversial Hakimi banner after rape trial confirmed

    PSG fans unfurl controversial Hakimi banner after rape trial confirmed

    It was unveiled during a UCL tie on Wednesday Some supporters of Ligue 1 side PSG unveiled a banner in support of defender Achraf Hakimi, days after it was confirmed he will stand trial for a rape allegation. Hakimi, 27, has denied the allegation against him, reported in The Guardian to have taken place three […]

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  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‘could leave UK for surprising country’

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‘could leave UK for surprising country’

    He has a few options. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could leave the UK for a surprising country following his arrest ordeal, a royal expert has suggested. Last week, the former prince was arrested in Sandringham, Norfolk, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, eventually being released under investigation. The arrest followed on from a number of accusations […]

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  • Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dies aged 52

    Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dies aged 52

    Tributes have flooded in A founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan has died aged 52. Oliver “Power” Grant, one of the founding members of the legendary hip-hop group, was confirmed dead in an Instagram post on Tuesday. Fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man shared an emotional Instagram post paying tribute to Grant. It read: “Paradise […]

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  • Donald Trump heckled on live TV during speech with congressman kicked out

    Donald Trump heckled on live TV during speech with congressman kicked out

    Some Democrats couldn’t hide their fury at Trump. Donald Trump was heckled on live TV during his State of the Union address which lasted almost two hours with a congressman even being kicked out. On Tuesday, Trump delivered his State of the Union address at the United States Capitol, setting a new record for the […]

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  • Martin Lewis warns people who had kids in 32-year period may be owed £5,000

    Martin Lewis warns people who had kids in 32-year period may be owed £5,000

    Martin Lewis has issued advice An administrative error from HMRC means that Brits who had kids in the years of 1978 to 2010 may be entitled to thousands of pounds. The ‘State Pension error’ mainly affects women and ‘especially’ applies to those in their 60s and 70s, Money Saving Expert’s Martin Lewis said. The Department […]

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  • Anyone who had kids between 1978 and 2010 could be entitled to £5,000

    Anyone who had kids between 1978 and 2010 could be entitled to £5,000

    Martin Lewis has issued advice An administrative error from HMRC means that Brits who had kids in the years of 1978 to 2010 may be entitled to thousands of pounds. The ‘State Pension error’ mainly affects women and ‘especially’ applies to those in their 60s and 70s, Money Saving Expert’s Martin Lewis said. The Department […]

    1 month ago

  • Toy Story 5 trailer praised for normalising male baldness

    Toy Story 5 trailer praised for normalising male baldness

    There’s a patch on my head The new trailer for Toy Story 5 has been praised for normalising male baldness after featuring Woody with a bald patch. The latest Toy Story trailer landed last week and it’s certainly got people talking as the protagonists take on modern technology in their latest adventure. The trailer shows […]

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  • ‘I founded a women-only community – the secret to peace is no men’

    ‘I founded a women-only community – the secret to peace is no men’

    “No men and no drama.” Meet the women-only community – a group of 11 woman who live together in a tiny home village and say the secret to harmony is “no men and no drama”. The community – called the Bird’s Nest – and based in Cumby, Texas, and is made up of single and […]

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  • Stephen Graham made incredible offer to adopt co-star after tragedy

    Stephen Graham made incredible offer to adopt co-star after tragedy

    The 52-year-old is often regarded as one of the nicest actors in the business. A former co-star of Stephen Graham‘s has revealed that he made an incredible offer to adopt him after he suffered a tragedy. Thomas Turgoose starred alongside Graham in 2006’s This Is England. Then 13-year-old Turgoose played Shaun Fields, a young boy […]

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  • Johnny Depp gave his entire movie salary to Heath Ledger’s daughter

    Johnny Depp gave his entire movie salary to Heath Ledger’s daughter

    Depp shared the screen with Ledger in the Aussie actor’s final on-screen appearance before his death. Johnny Depp has revealed that he donated his entire income from the 2009 movie The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus to Heath Ledger’s daughter. Depp appeared in the blockbuster alongside Ledger, in what turned out to be the The Dark […]

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  • People are only just learning what paprika is made from

    People are only just learning what paprika is made from

    It’s a cupboard staple, but do any of us actually know what it’s made from? Paprika is a spice that most of us have stowed away in a kitchen cupboard, and it has grown in popularity over the last few years thanks to it being a common inclusion in many chicken and halloumi recipes on […]

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  • You could get a Nintendo Switch for less than £20 with this mystery deal ‘hack’

    You could get a Nintendo Switch for less than £20 with this mystery deal ‘hack’

    Dyson, Apple, Nintendo and more are up for grabs This ‘mystery’ tech deal could get you a Nintendo Switch 2, Ninja air fryer or Dyson Airwrap for less than £20. It’s part of Wowcher’s ultimate tech mystery deal, which has returned to the site following popular demand. You just have to purchase the voucher and reveal your […]

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  • Lizzie McGuire star dies as emotional statement released

    Lizzie McGuire star dies as emotional statement released

    A number of emotional tributes were released Lizzie McGuire star Robert Carradine has died aged 71, his family has announced. Carradine was also known for his breakout gig in Revenge Of The Nerds, and roles in Django Unchained and The Long Riders. Most notably, he was known for playing Sam Maguire, the father of Lizzie […]

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  • John Davidson issues statement after shouting racial slur during BAFTAs

    John Davidson issues statement after shouting racial slur during BAFTAs

    The Tourrette Syndrome campaigner has spoken out John Davidson has issued a statement after shouting a racial slur during the BAFTAs ceremony. During the awards last night, Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, shouted the N-word as Sinners actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan presented the award for special visual effects at London’s Royal Festival […]

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  • New contactless payment rule coming into effect next month will affect all cards

    New contactless payment rule coming into effect next month will affect all cards

    It comes into effect in weeks. Less than half of UK banks and building societies currently allow customers to choose their own contactless card limit, new analysis shows and it comes just weeks before major rule changes kick in. From March 19, financial firms will be allowed to raise the contactless limit beyond the current […]

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  • Nigel Farage denied entry to UK territory via boat – 6,000 miles away from Clacton

    Nigel Farage denied entry to UK territory via boat – 6,000 miles away from Clacton

    Spare a thought for the people of Clacton. They would have had some difficulty contacting their local MP weekend… Blimey, this is cringe. Nigel Farage has received a fresh, stinging wave of criticism this weekend, after the Reform leader rocked up in the middle of the Indian Ocean just to score some political points. For […]

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  • Bonnie Blue announces pregnancy after 400 men challenge

    Bonnie Blue announces pregnancy after 400 men challenge

    It comes after her so-called ‘breeding mission’ Bonnie Blue has announced she is pregnant with her first child following her 400 men challenge. The controversial adult film star revealed that she had taken a pregnancy test after multiple days feeling unwell on holiday. Real name Tia Billinger, the 26-year-old said in a video posted to […]

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  • Nearly half of Brits would keep it a secret if they won the lottery

    Nearly half of Brits would keep it a secret if they won the lottery

    You wouldn’t know, but there would be signs… Nearly half of Brits would keep their big lotto win a secret if they hit the jackpot, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults found only 35 per cent would feel comfortable gabbing about their win. With loan requests, unwanted media attention and other people’s jealousy […]

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  • UK’s most notorious prisoner says he has been in jail for ‘far too long’

    UK’s most notorious prisoner says he has been in jail for ‘far too long’

    He’s spent half a century behind bars Charles Bronson has issued a plea to the press after his latest bid for release was progressed to an oral hearing. Bronson has been behind bars for 52 years, after first being jailed in 1974 for armed robbery. His sentence was originally just seven years, but his repeated […]

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  • Man shot dead after trying to break into Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence

    Man shot dead after trying to break into Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence

    BREAKING A man has been shot dead after trying to break into Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. US Secret Service agents say a man was seen near the north gate of the residence with what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can. The incident occurred at 01:30 ET (06:30 GMT). The Secret Service […]

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  • Canary Islands placed on ‘no travel’ list for 2026

    Canary Islands placed on ‘no travel’ list for 2026

    Travellers are being issued a warning Holidaymakers who were looking to travel to the Canary Islands this year may want to think twice, as the popular destination has been placed on a ‘no travel’ list. With the weather not being the best here in the UK, it’s no surprise that the Canary Islands are a […]

    1 month ago

  • Man fuming after receiving £3k bill for hanging flags on lampposts

    Man fuming after receiving £3k bill for hanging flags on lampposts

    “It was to bring us all together and put smiles on people’s faces.” A businessman says he was left “disgusted” after being slapped with a bill of almost £3,000 for putting up “unauthorised flags”. Will Haylett, 43, insists he was only trying to “lift people’s spirits” when he hoisted dozens of Union and St George’s […]

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  • Waking up without an erection could signal you have a deadly health problem

    Waking up without an erection could signal you have a deadly health problem

    Your morning wood says a lot about the state of your health Doctors have issued warnings to those with a penis who wake up without an erection. While some people may not think that deeply about their morning wood, experts have explained that it actually says a lot about your health – and that waking […]

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  • Ryanair threatens to scrap flights to major summer holiday destination

    Ryanair threatens to scrap flights to major summer holiday destination

    This could be trouble for holidaymakers Ryanair is threatening to scrap flights to a major summer holiday destination. The budget airline has made a host of changes to its schedule in 2026, but one destination in particular is facing a huge threat of cuts. It comes as the main airport operator has proposed an increase […]

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  • Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin claims the minimum wage is making Brits worse off

    Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin claims the minimum wage is making Brits worse off

    He says the minimum wage is lowering the standard of living Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin has claimed the minimum wage is making Brits worse off in a new interview. The minimum wage was first introduced by the Labour government in 1999, and is currently set at £12.71 an hour. Labour committed to scrapping the lower […]

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  • Fights break out at Britain First protest in Manchester city centre

    Fights break out at Britain First protest in Manchester city centre

    Officers have been given extra powers Hundreds of people have gathered in Manchester city centre today for a protest by far-right group Britain First. Britain First supporters mat at noon outside Piccadilly station, before the “march for remigration and mass deportations”. In response, a number of counter-protests are also being held by anti-racism groups. It’s […]

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  • Ange Postecoglou personally thanks Roy Keane for ‘amazing’ gift from 26 years ago

    Ange Postecoglou personally thanks Roy Keane for ‘amazing’ gift from 26 years ago

    Ange Postecoglou revealed the interaction during a podcast apperance Former Spurs and Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou called back to an interaction he had with Man United legend Roy Keane from almost 30 years ago, when speaking on an edition of The Overlap’s Stick to Football podcast. Postecoglou has become one of the higher profile […]

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  • Watch: Fans left absolutely furious as Wolves v Arsenal goal celebrated in wrong end

    Watch: Fans left absolutely furious as Wolves v Arsenal goal celebrated in wrong end

    They had the last laugh though! Wolves fans were left absolutely furious after it appeared streamers ‘StableRonaldo’ and ‘Marlon’ celebrated Arsenal goals in the home box during Wednesday’s fixture. The Gunners got off to the perfect start after five minutes, where Declan Rice teed up Bukayo Saka for the opener, who bagged just a day […]

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  • Woman says HR refuses to use her name in emails due to her unfortunate initials

    Woman says HR refuses to use her name in emails due to her unfortunate initials

    She’s unsure whether to talk to her new bosses about the awkward situation, or wait for them to bring it up. A woman has taken to social media to express her “dread” about starting a new job because of her unfortunate email address. Samantha Hart, who goes by the username @thesam_show on TikTok, described how […]

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  • Brian Cox says the Bible is one of the worst books ever

    Brian Cox says the Bible is one of the worst books ever

    The Succession star did not hold back… Brian Cox has deemed the Bible ‘one of the worst books ever’ in an interview with Rich Leigh from The Starting Line Podcast. During the interview, Leigh asked the 79-year-old whether he believed humanity was being held back by religion. “Oh considerably, yes – I think religion does […]

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