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  • One of UK’s most popular lagers to reduce its alcohol content

    One of UK’s most popular lagers to reduce its alcohol content

    Another brand is reducing its alcohol content A leading brand of beer in the UK is reducing its alcohol content. It follows in the footsteps of other brands such as Sol, Grolsch, Heineken and Hophead, who have also recently reduced their alcohol strength. There has been a trend of multiple large breweries reducing their Alcohol […]

    4 months ago

  • Gen Z are teaching their elders how to use TikTok and air fryers

    Gen Z are teaching their elders how to use TikTok and air fryers

    The results are in The top skills Gen Zs have taught older adults include to monetise their hobbies, improve their work-life balance – and use an air fryer. A poll of 2,000 Brits revealed what Millennials and Boomers have learnt from those younger than them, and it’s not just what you’d expect. Life lessons […]

    4 months ago

  • The gross reason why I’m A Celeb contestants have to wear red socks

    The gross reason why I’m A Celeb contestants have to wear red socks

    The show returns to our screens this Sunday I’m A Celeb is a staple of British TV, and this week it returns for another year. With 2025’s lineup including huge names such as Jack Osbourne, Kelly Brook and Aitch, this year is looking to be a good’un. Also due to take part is Martin Kemp, […]

    4 months ago

  • Ryanair introduces major change that comes into effect from today

    Ryanair introduces major change that comes into effect from today

    The policy will come into force today Ryanair has issued a warning about a major change that will affect millions of travellers. Europe’s largest airline has told passengers that they will go completely digital from today, Wednesday 12 November, and require all passengers to use digital boarding passes. The rule change is expected to affect […]

    4 months ago

  • I’m a Celebrity is actually filmed in a ‘fake’ jungle with a roof over it

    I’m a Celebrity is actually filmed in a ‘fake’ jungle with a roof over it

    Secrets of the jungle have been revealed I’m a Celebrity is returning to our television screens this week, as we prepare to watch several stars compete and battle it out in order to be crowned king/queen of the jungle. With 2025’s lineup including huge names such as Jack Osbourne, Kelly Brook and Aitch, this year […]

    4 months ago

  • Downing Street insists Keir Starmer ready to fight any challenges to oust him

    Downing Street insists Keir Starmer ready to fight any challenges to oust him

    Plotters were informed an attempted coup would rattle the markets Downing Street claims Sir Keir Starmer will fight all challenges to his leadership amid rumoured attempts to oust him, which could come as soon as the Budget. In a rare attempt by No 10 figures to strengthen the Prime Minister’s position, plotters were informed that […]

    4 months ago

  • Nato military plane crash in Georgia kills all on board

    Nato military plane crash in Georgia kills all on board

    It’s Turkey’s deadliest military incident since 2020 All 20 people on board a military cargo aircraft have died after the plane crashed in Georgia’s border region. Turkey has confirmed that all 20 of its soldiers died after the Lockheed C-130E Hercules crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border. The Turkish defence ministry has since said an investigation […]

    4 months ago

  • Idris Elba returning for new Luther movie at Netflix

    Idris Elba returning for new Luther movie at Netflix

    Ruth Wilson and Dermot Crowley join Elba in the new instalment Idris Elba will reunite with actors Ruth Wilson and Dermot Crowley in the highly anticipated Luther sequel on Netflix. It follows the 2023 Luther: The Fallen Sun, based on the popular BBC television show. The sequel will be directed by Jamie Payne, following the […]

    4 months ago

  • Martin Lewis delivers ‘don’t do it’ warning to drivers and says ‘it’s fraud’

    Martin Lewis delivers ‘don’t do it’ warning to drivers and says ‘it’s fraud’

    ‘You could be prosecuted’ Martin Lewis has issued a ‘don’t do it warning’ over a supposed car insurance hack some drivers are using. The Money Saving Expert warned motorists that the ‘fronting’ could land them in big trouble as it actually constitutes fraud. ‘Fronting’ is where a car owner adds a parent or relative as […]

    4 months ago

  • More people are coming out as ‘nebulasexual’ – here’s what it means

    More people are coming out as ‘nebulasexual’ – here’s what it means

    And it has nothing to do with space or extraterrestrials. More people are coming out as ‘nebulasexual’ – here’s what it means. Coined in 2014, the term doesn’t have anything to do with space or extraterrestrials but is a sexuality that feels unclear or hard to define, often linked to neurodivergence or intrusive thoughts. Queerdom […]

    4 months ago

  • Doctor reveals why cold weather is causing men to get ‘winter penis’

    Doctor reveals why cold weather is causing men to get ‘winter penis’

    He warned of concerns A doctor has opened up about the phenomenon dubbed ‘winter penis’. We’re well into November now, which means we are now very much staring down the barrel of winter – and with winter comes cold temperatures. However, what some may not realise is that the cold weather can have some curious […]

    4 months ago

  • Scientists warn hedgehogs are heading for extinction

    Scientists warn hedgehogs are heading for extinction

    Save the hedgehogs! Hedgehogs are one of the most beloved animals in British culture. Although they can be hard to spot, hedgehogs are a joy to see out and about. However, they may be in danger. A report shows hedgehog numbers have declined so much recently that they have gone from being abundant to being […]

    4 months ago

  • Donald Trump gives BBC three demands to avoid being sued for £1bn

    Donald Trump gives BBC three demands to avoid being sued for £1bn

    He has demanded the BBC apologise by Friday Donald Trump has given the BBC three demands in order to avoid being sued in a £1bn lawsuit. Trump’s lawyer has set the BBC a deadline of 5pm EST (10pm local time) for Friday 14 November to ‘comply’. If they do not ‘comply’, Trump’s letter reads: “President […]

    4 months ago

  • Prince William tells young Brits to wear a poppy

    Prince William tells young Brits to wear a poppy

    You can watch Prince William’s video assembly on Youtube and Zoom from 10.25am Prince William is expected to address the younger generation in a video message to honour of Armistice Day. The Prince of Wales will address the young people of Britain to honour the remembrance of the end of the First World War, telling […]

    4 months ago

  • Subway has just unveiled its ‘ultimate’ festive sub and it looks absolutely banging

    Subway has just unveiled its ‘ultimate’ festive sub and it looks absolutely banging

    Think rotisserie style chicken in stuffing bread The battle over the best Christmas sandwich tends to be a fiercely contested one in Blighty – and for good reason. Every year, the likes of Pret, M&S, and Greggs lead the charge, each determined to outdo the others in the nation’s most mouthwatering festive face-off. Pret’s Christmas […]

    4 months ago

  • Shutdown hits rich Americans after FAA bans private flights

    Shutdown hits rich Americans after FAA bans private flights

    Over 2,000 commercial flights have been cancelled, with another 7,000 delayed The ban on private jets at a dozen major airports follows restrictions placed on commercial airlines amid the government shutdown, impacting 40 major airports. Now, the restrictions are also impacting Americans who rely on private jets, after the Federal Aviation Administration has “effectively prohibited” […]

    4 months ago

  • Thailand halts Cambodia ‘peace deal’ weeks after Trump oversaw agreement

    Thailand halts Cambodia ‘peace deal’ weeks after Trump oversaw agreement

    Both Cambodia and Thailand have signed the agreement Thailand has announced it is suspending the implementation of its “peace deal” with neighbouring Cambodia over a disputed border, just two weeks after Donald Trump oversaw its signing. The Thai announcement came after soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion near the Cambodian border in Sisaket province, […]

    4 months ago

  • Brits urged to take action if they see robins in their garden

    Brits urged to take action if they see robins in their garden

    The popular garden bird needs our help Brits have been urged to take action if they spot a robin in their garden over the winter months. As the temperatures drop, wildlife begins to struggle to find food as the ground hardens, making it difficult for birds to find enough food to eat – especially smaller […]

    4 months ago

  • BBC chair issues apology over ‘error of judgement’ in editing Trump speech

    BBC chair issues apology over ‘error of judgement’ in editing Trump speech

    “The BBC would like to apologise for that error of judgement.” The BBC’s chair, Samir Shah, has issued an apology following the resignations of the broadcaster’s director general and news CEO. The national broadcaster faced pressure after being accused of editing Donald Trump’s speech shown in a Panorama documentary, making it seem as if the […]

    4 months ago

  • Here’s the times of day when drivers are most likely to break the law

    Here’s the times of day when drivers are most likely to break the law

    There’s two times of day that people are most likely to break the law while driving If you’re on the roads during the morning rush hour or evening commute, watch out – drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm. A survey of 2,000 motorists has lifted the lid on their […]

    4 months ago

  • BBC chair to issue statement today after resignations of director general and news CEO

    BBC chair to issue statement today after resignations of director general and news CEO

    Samir Shah is set to apologise in parliament today The BBC’s chair, Samir Shah, is set to apologise in parliament today following the resignations of the broadcaster’s director general and news CEO. The national broadcaster continues to be under pressure after being accused of editing Donald Trump’s speech shown in a Panorama documentary, making it […]

    4 months ago

  • Millennials have started taking ‘quiet holidays’ from work instead of asking for time off

    Millennials have started taking ‘quiet holidays’ from work instead of asking for time off

    It’s a sneaky little annual leave workaround that many are availing of. A report has revealed that a new trend has emerged within the office-based workforce, whereby employees are taking time off without informing their employer. The new movement has been dubbed ‘quiet holidaying’ (or ‘quiet vacationing’ if you’re American), and The Harris Poll has […]

    4 months ago

  • Major UK bank ‘closing all customer accounts’ within weeks

    Major UK bank ‘closing all customer accounts’ within weeks

    1.8 million customers are being transferred. A major UK bank is closing all customer accounts “within weeks” as part of an ongoing transfer process after selling off its banking operations. The moves comes after Sainsbury’s sold its banking operations to NatWest last year in order to focus on groceries, leaving 1.8 million Sainsbury’s customers being […]

    4 months ago

  • UK faces ‘frightening increase in national division and decline’

    UK faces ‘frightening increase in national division and decline’

    One in two believes British culture is changing too fast Experts have warned that the ‘normalisation of racist political rhetoric’ has led to a rise in received tensions between British people and immigrants. New research found that 86% of respondents perceive increasing tension between immigrants and British citizens, with 84% also expressing that the country […]

    4 months ago

  • Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies aged 68

    Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies aged 68

    Awful news Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died aged 68. Willson co-hosted the BBC motoring show Top Gear from 1991 to 2001, working alongside figures such as Jeremy Clarkson, before moving on to present Fifth Gear on Channel 5. He later became a campaigner, leading the FairFuel campaign to reduce fuel duty costs, and was […]

    4 months ago

  • Anthony Hopkins says ADHD, OCD and Asperger’s are ‘nonsense’

    Anthony Hopkins says ADHD, OCD and Asperger’s are ‘nonsense’

    ‘It’s called living’ Sir Anthony Hopkins has claimed that ADHD, OCD and Asperger’s are “nonsense” conditions. The actor previously said that he believes he could potentially be neurodivergent and has also been very vocal about his struggles with alcoholism. Hopkins told the Sunday Times: “Well, I guess I’m cynical because it’s all nonsense, it’s all […]

    4 months ago

  • Eighteen year old woman found dead in Liverpool City Centre

    Eighteen year old woman found dead in Liverpool City Centre

    Police and emergency services were called to the scene An eighteen-year-old woman was found dead in Liverpool city centre on Wednesday (November 5th). Merseyside Police were called to Marybone in the city centre by North West Ambulance Service at 4.55 pm after a young woman was found dead inside a property, per The Liverpool Echo. […]

    4 months ago

  • Davina McCall reveals breast cancer diagnosis after finding lump 5 weeks ago

    Davina McCall reveals breast cancer diagnosis after finding lump 5 weeks ago

    It comes a year after she suffered a brain tumour Davina McCall has announced she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. It comes a year after she underwent emergency surgery to remove a brain tumour. The TV presenter (58) took to Instagram to share the sad news. She told fans she found a lump a few […]

    4 months ago

  • Jennifer Lawrence opens up about ‘punishment’ for refusing to sleep with male co-stars

    Jennifer Lawrence opens up about ‘punishment’ for refusing to sleep with male co-stars

    ‘A lot of male actors get offended’ Jennifer Lawrence opens up about previous male co-stars who would ‘punish’ her for not wanting to sleep with them. While praising her Die My Love co-star Robert Pattinson, the Oscar-winning actress made the shocking comment in passing. Lawrence explained how she didn’t want to use an intimacy coordinator […]

    4 months ago

  • Supreme Court allows Trump administration to require gender at birth on passports

    Supreme Court allows Trump administration to require gender at birth on passports

    ‘A huge win for the president and for common sense’ The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to enforce its policy requiring all new passports to list an individual’s sex as assigned at birth. On Thursday (November 6), the conservative-majority Court froze a lower court order in Massachusetts that had blocked the […]

    4 months ago

  • People have only just found out what the H on lampposts means

    People have only just found out what the H on lampposts means

    It doesn’t mean higher or lower. The dear people of the internet are only just realising that the H on some lampposts carry a meaning and it’s not just a tombstone for H from Steps … or a landing area for helicopters. Thanks to the holy grail of TikTok, a video explaining what the bright […]

    4 months ago

  • Seth Rogen says he doesn’t want children because it ‘does not sound fun’

    Seth Rogen says he doesn’t want children because it ‘does not sound fun’

    The ‘Knocked Up’ star revealed he plans to steer clear of fatherhood. Seth Rogen has revealed in an interview that he doesn’t plan on ever having kids and claims that being childless increases productivity. Speaking on the popular US talk show, The Howard Stern Show, Rogen told host Howard Stern that he “wouldn’t be able […]

    4 months ago

  • Sky Bet Sign Up Offer: Get 60/1 on any goal to be scored in Man City v Liverpool

    Sky Bet Sign Up Offer: Get 60/1 on any goal to be scored in Man City v Liverpool

    Liverpool haven’t had a 0-0 in nearly 700 days This page contains commercial content and affiliate links. If you take up one of the offers presented, Joe Media Group will receive a share of a commission payment. Read more here. It’s matchweek 11 in the Premier League, with Liverpool travelling to Manchester City in a huge […]

    4 months ago

  • The JOE Pub Quiz is live!

    The JOE Pub Quiz is live!

    Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned quiz royalty? The legendary JOE Friday Pub Quiz is going live — and this time, you can’t hide behind your screen. Together with BOYLE Casino, we’re turning the internet’s best pub quiz into a full-blown event — complete with great prizes, surprise challenges, and that unmistakable […]

    4 months ago

  • Scientists say some people have the ability to smell when rain is coming

    Scientists say some people have the ability to smell when rain is coming

    Some people claim they can detect bad weather before it even arrives Predicting the outcome of the weather is often a mugs’ game. Whatever it says, it’s likely to change five minutes later however some people believe that they are able to detect it before it even arrives. Usually, if it rains after a prolonged […]

    4 months ago

  • Major UK pub chain offering people who are working Christmas Day free meals

    Major UK pub chain offering people who are working Christmas Day free meals

    They’ll be given a complimentary dinner, with an estimated 30,000 meals expected to be served as part of the occasion To raise awareness of the initiative, the pub chain has launched a new advert featuring “original shift worker” Santa dressed in the green – which he originally wore before red became the norm. A spokesperson […]

    4 months ago

  • Local councils have spent £60k removing flags after summer surge

    Local councils have spent £60k removing flags after summer surge

    Operation Raise the Colours has cost councils thousands Local councils have spent more than £60k taking down flags across Britain this year, according to Freedom of Information (FOI) data. Union Flags and Saint George’s Crosses appeared across the nation over the summer, which supporters put down to a rise in patriotism. However, critics accused the […]

    4 months ago

  • ‘Hero’ train worker who helped to save multiple lives named as Samir Zitouni

    ‘Hero’ train worker who helped to save multiple lives named as Samir Zitouni

    His actions were described as “nothing short of heroic” The hero train worker who helped save multiple lives during the Huntingdon train stabbings has been named as Samir Zitouni. Eyewitnesses have praised Zitouni for his actions during the incident, with the British Transport Police saying his actions were “nothing short of heroic”. Anthony Williams, 32, […]

    4 months ago

  • Jack Nicholson learned his sister was actually his mum after both of them died

    Jack Nicholson learned his sister was actually his mum after both of them died

    The ‘most f***ed thing [he’d] ever heard’ Famous Hollywood icon Jack Nicholson found out that the woman who raised him and whom he thought was his mother turned out to be his sister. Upon learning the truth, the Shining actor deemed it the ‘most f***ed thing [he’d] ever heard’. Jack Nicholson was born in 1937 […]

    4 months ago

  • ‘Does anybody care about the John Lewis Christmas advert any more?’

    ‘Does anybody care about the John Lewis Christmas advert any more?’

    It was once a highlight of the festive season, but it appears to have gone out of style When I was younger, the John Lewis Christmas advert was an event. Year after year, me and my friends would gather round a phone during our lunch break to watch the new clip. From a snowman looking […]

    4 months ago