Joseph Loftus

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Joseph Loftus is a writer and editor from the north west of England. He has worked as editor of UNILAD, LADbible, and now works as Senior Social Editor at JOE.

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  • First case of new Mpox strain officially detected in United Kingdom

    First case of new Mpox strain officially detected in United Kingdom

    The patient is currently being treated. The first case of a new strain of mpox has been detected in the UK for the first time. A single case of the mpox virus variant clade 1b was detected in London according to the UK Health Security Agency. The patient is currently being treated at the Royal […]

    1 year ago

  • Sporting reveal one way Man United can overcome major stumbling block in Amorim deal

    Sporting reveal one way Man United can overcome major stumbling block in Amorim deal

    United want him in place by Sunday Manchester United’s appointment of Ruben Amorim from Sporting CP has hit a major stumbling block according to reports from The Guardian. Erik Ten Hag’s time as Manchester United manager ended on Monday. The club sacked the Dutch coach after a terrible start to the season, with the Red Devils currently […]

    1 year ago

  • Lucy Letby loses bid to appeal conviction for attempted murder

    Lucy Letby loses bid to appeal conviction for attempted murder

    BREAKING. Convicted killer Lucy Letby has lost her bid to appeal against her latest conviction. This conviction is for the attempted murder of a baby girl, reports BBC News. Letby’s lawyer asked three judges for approval to appeal but this has been rejected. The 34-year-old had already been found guilty of murdering seven babies, as […]

    1 year ago

  • Jeremy Clarkson undergoes heart surgery after ‘sudden deterioration’ in health

    Jeremy Clarkson undergoes heart surgery after ‘sudden deterioration’ in health

    The Top Gear host wondered if he was days away from death. Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he had a heart procedure recently after noticing a ‘sudden deterioration’ in his health. The Top Gear star told the Sunday Times that after a recent holiday, he was struggling to use the stairs, and noticed things getting […]

    1 year ago

  • One Direction share heartbreaking statement after Liam Payne’s death

    One Direction share heartbreaking statement after Liam Payne’s death

    “We love you Liam.” One Direction have shared a heartbreaking message to Instagram following the news last night that their bandmate, Liam Payne, had died in Argentina. Payne was found dead at a hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday night, with emergency services stating he fell from a third-floor balcony at the hotel. He was […]

    1 year ago

  • Liam Payne’s cause of death has been confirmed

    Liam Payne’s cause of death has been confirmed

    He was 31. Last night, the news emerged that former One Direction singer Liam Payne had tragically died. Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Now, The Guardian reports that the singer’s cause of death has been confirmed citing reports from the […]

    1 year ago

  • Scariest horror ever according to science is leaving Netflix viewers terrified

    Scariest horror ever according to science is leaving Netflix viewers terrified

    That’s tonight’s watch sorted That’s right folks – the scariest movie ever made has been declared according to science. And even better, you can stream it on Netflix. A scientific study determined 2012’s classic scary movie, Sinister, to be the most bone-chilling of all time. While for many, scary is a subjective matter, a scientific […]

    1 year ago

  • Liam Payne shared heartbreaking One Direction image in final Instagram post

    Liam Payne shared heartbreaking One Direction image in final Instagram post

    Absolutely heartbreaking. In the last hour, news emerged that the former One Direction star, Liam Payne, had tragically died at the age of just 31. Reports suggest that the singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and sustained ‘extremely serious injuries’. According to local media, police were called to […]

    1 year ago

  • Liam Payne’s harrowing final post before death aged 31

    Liam Payne’s harrowing final post before death aged 31

    Awful news just in. Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died in Buenos Aires at the age of 31, Argentinian media has reported. It has been reported by TMZ that he fell from a third story hotel room in Buenos Aires. Emergency services are said to be in attendance with a red tent erected at the scene. The […]

    1 year ago

  • Calling a man bald is sexual harassment, High Court rules

    Calling a man bald is sexual harassment, High Court rules

    Huge news. A high court has ruled that calling a man bald can be considered sexual harassment. As hair loss is ‘more prevalent’ in men than women, a top judge found that calling someone bald could be used as a form as discrimination. They also said that it is similar to speaking to a woman […]

    1 year ago

  • Boat capsizes in River Thames with six people on board

    Boat capsizes in River Thames with six people on board

    The small boat capsized this morning. A boat which is believed to have been carrying six people has capsized in the River Thames. At the time of writing, one person remains missing. Taking to Facebook, Surrey Police’s Elmbridge Beat wrote: “We, along with other emergency services including SECAMB [South East Coast Ambulance Service] and Surrey […]

    1 year ago

  • TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg’s cause of death confirmed

    TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg’s cause of death confirmed

    The news was announced by her husband Earlier this week, news emerged that TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg had died at the age of 25. The popular social media personality had amassed over 1.4 million follows on the platform. Her husband, Cameron Grigg announced the news on his own social media on Sunday saying, “so […]

    1 year ago

  • Lee Carsley says he will ‘hopefully go back to the under 21s’

    Lee Carsley says he will ‘hopefully go back to the under 21s’

    ‘Hopefully I’ll be going back to the under 21s’ In the immediate aftermath of England’s shock loss to Greece last night, England’s interim manager, Lee Carsley, said that he will hopefully be returning to the under 21s. Carsley, who stepped into the role after Gareth Southgate’s departure in the summer, had a successful beginning before […]

    1 year ago

  • Coronation Street legend Cheryl Murray has died

    Coronation Street legend Cheryl Murray has died

    Awful news. Coronation Street star Cheryl Murray has tragically died at the age of 71. The actress, who was best known for her role as Suzie Birchall on Corrie in the 70s and 80s, was diagnosed with MS in the 90s before she made the decision to retire from acting. Although she passed away in […]

    1 year ago

  • Pilot dies mid-flight as plane forced to make emergency landing

    Pilot dies mid-flight as plane forced to make emergency landing

    Awful news. A pilot has died mid-flight forcing the co-pilot to make an emergency landing. The 59-year-old captain, Ilcehin Pehlivan, collapsed as the plane was in the air and despite efforts to revive him he sadly passed away before they were able to land. The flight was en-route from Seattle to Istanbul before they made […]

    1 year ago

  • Major incident declared after ‘school bus overturns’ with over 60 onboard

    Major incident declared after ‘school bus overturns’ with over 60 onboard

    The incident is ongoing. A major incident has been declared after a school bus carrying over 60 people overturned. The school bus overturned on the Ballyblack Black Road East in Newtownards, Co Down. Police have advised people to avoid the area and have told motorists to seek an alternative route. According to BBC News, 50 […]

    1 year ago

  • Rebel Wilson names the famous actor who took her virginity at 35

    Rebel Wilson names the famous actor who took her virginity at 35

    It’s all coming out now. Rebel Wilson recently got married to her partner Ramona Agruma in a lavish ceremony, but earlier this year, news emerged that the actress didn’t lose her virginity until she was in her 30s. She went on to reveal exactly who she shared that memorable moment with in her memoir Rebel […]

    1 year ago

  • Coming To America actor John Amos has died aged 84

    Coming To America actor John Amos has died aged 84

    Awful news just in. John Amos, the legendary actor best known for his roles in Coming To America, Roots, and Good Times, has died at the age of 84. The Emmy-nominated actor died on August 21, though the news of his death has only just been made public. He died in Los Angeles of natural […]

    1 year ago

  • Emma Watson explains what being ‘self-partnered’ means to her

    Emma Watson explains what being ‘self-partnered’ means to her

    She famously described herself as “self-partnered” back in 2019 Emma Watson has spoken out and clarified what it means to be “self-partnered”. In a British Vogue cover story, the 34-year-old opened up about her personal life and spoke candidly about some remarks she made in an interview back in 2019. Speaking to Vogue back in […]

    1 year ago

  • Rap legend Chino XL’s cause of death confirmed

    Rap legend Chino XL’s cause of death confirmed

    A true hip hop legend. Back in July, the music world was shocked by the news that the legendary rapper, Chino XL, had died at the age of 50. The East Coast musician, who was born Derek Emmanuel Barbosa, had been active in the music scene since his teens, before signing with a label at […]

    1 year ago

  • Oasis announce international gigs for 2025 reunion tour

    Oasis announce international gigs for 2025 reunion tour

    They’re playing half the world away! Last month, Oasis fans across the world rejoiced when it was announced that the torn-apart Gallagher brothers would be setting aside their differences for a series of gigs across the UK and Ireland next year. It was all well and good until the tickets went on sale and everyone […]

    1 year ago

  • Miller & Carter’s strict dress code that causes customers to be denied entry

    Miller & Carter’s strict dress code that causes customers to be denied entry

    Bet you didn’t know this Miller and Carter is arguably the most popular steak chain in the United Kingdom. Branded as ‘the masters of steak’ by the Craft Guild of Chefs, Miller and Carter are known for religiously dishing out some gloriously sizzling steaks with their signature “steak experience” ensured with every plate. You’d think […]

    1 year ago

  • Body found in search for missing Channel 4 star

    Body found in search for missing Channel 4 star

    Awful news. A body has been found in the search for Channel 4 star, Katherine Watson. Watson was last seen in the Heaton Road area of Newcastle at 1pm yesterday with Northumbria Police growing ‘increasingly concerned’ for her welfare. After extensive searches, a body was found. While formal identification is yet to take place, they […]

    1 year ago

  • Comedian Janey Godley cancels tour due to incurable cancer

    Comedian Janey Godley cancels tour due to incurable cancer

    She shared the news with a heartbreaking video. Award-winning comedian Janey Godley has cancelled her upcoming tour as she undergoes treatment for terminal ovarian cancer. The 63-year-old announced the news from her hospital bed where she was being treated sepsis which is now ‘under-control’. In a video shared with her fans, she explained that her […]

    1 year ago

  • No Doubt founding member dead at 57

    No Doubt founding member dead at 57

    Heartbreaking news just in. A No Doubt founding member has died following a fatal motorcycle accident in California. Gabriel ‘The Gun’ Gonzalez, who was No Doubt’s original trumpet player, died on September 12 at the age of 57. Aside from his work with No Doubt, Gonzalez also played with Save Ferris, The Untouchables, The Skeletones, […]

    1 year ago

  • Woman swallowed whole by 13ft shark while swimming with friends

    Woman swallowed whole by 13ft shark while swimming with friends

    Horrific. A woman who was out swimming with her friends is believed to have been swallowed whole by a 13ft shark without any of her friends noticing. The woman, Christine Armstrong, had been out with swimming with her friends when they noticed a fin cutting through the water on Australia’s New South Wales coast. As […]

    1 year ago

  • The Grand Tour fans left in tears as they say goodbye to trio after twenty years

    The Grand Tour fans left in tears as they say goodbye to trio after twenty years

    It’s been 22 years. The Grand Tour fans have been left in tears after saying goodbye to Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammon, and James May as they signed off on the show. In the final episode, a two-hour special, the trio travelled to Zimbabwe where they drove a Lancia Montecarlo, a Ford Capri 3-litre, and a […]

    1 year ago

  • More messages Jermaine Jenas allegedly sent woman working at BT Sport have been leaked

    More messages Jermaine Jenas allegedly sent woman working at BT Sport have been leaked

    The former BBC presenter’s alleged messages have been revealed New messages that Jermaine Jenas reportedly sent to a junior make-up artist working at BT Sport have been leaked. The 41-year-old ex-England international was sacked from his presenting jobs on The One Show and Match Of The Day after junior members of staff raised concerns over […]

    1 year ago

  • Ballerina Michaela DePrince, who starred in Beyonce video, has died aged 29

    Ballerina Michaela DePrince, who starred in Beyonce video, has died aged 29

    ‘Rest in power’ Trailblazing ballerina, Michaela DePrince, has died at the age of 29. The legendary dancer, who performed with Beyonce, was described as an ‘unforgettable inspiration’ in a statement confirming her death online. The statement, shared on her Instagram, read: “Rest in Power: Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince. “With pain in our hearts, we share […]

    1 year ago

  • Rare footage of 9/11 attack recirculates online on anniversary

    Rare footage of 9/11 attack recirculates online on anniversary

    Warning: Contains content some may find distressing On this very moment twenty-three years ago, the world was changed and changed utterly, when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Centre. As the world, and the world’s media watched the billowing smoke, most pondered that it had to be an […]

    1 year ago

  • Dave Grohl admits cheating on his wife and fathering baby

    Dave Grohl admits cheating on his wife and fathering baby

    “I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her.” Dave Grohl has announced that he has had a baby “outside” of his marriage and that he is working to “regain” his wife’s trust. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dave Grohl (@davestruestories) Taking to Instagram, the Foo Fighters and, formerly, […]

    1 year ago

  • X Factor and G4 star Ben Thapa dead aged 42

    X Factor and G4 star Ben Thapa dead aged 42

    Heartbreaking news. X Factor and G4 star, Ben Thapa, has tragically died at the age of 42. Tributes have been pouring in for the singer after his bandmates shared the news online. Posting to Instagram, G4 wrote: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and great friend, Ben […]

    1 year ago

  • Train derails in Manchester with huge emergency service response

    Train derails in Manchester with huge emergency service response

    Emergency services are at the scene. A train has derailed in Greater Manchester with police and firefighters currently in attendance. They arrived at the scene just before midday with Network Rail confirming that a train ‘came off the tracks’ at low speed. The Manchester Evening News reports that it was a freight train which derailed […]

    1 year ago

  • Crazy P singer Danielle Moore dies in ‘tragic circumstances’ aged 52

    Crazy P singer Danielle Moore dies in ‘tragic circumstances’ aged 52

    Heartbreaking news. Danielle Moore, the front-woman of the legendary group, Crazy P, has died aged 52. Taking to Instagram, the band announced that Moore had died in ‘sudden and tragic circumstances’. They wrote: “We are devastated to announce the unbelievable and shocking news that our beautiful Danielle Moore has died in sudden and tragic circumstances. […]

    1 year ago

  • Sir Ian McKellen wants to play Gandalf in the new Lord of the Rings film

    Sir Ian McKellen wants to play Gandalf in the new Lord of the Rings film

    “I’m not letting anyone else put on the pointy hat and beard if I can help it.” Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he has no plans to retire from the acting world anytime soon. The 85-year-old, who fell off stage back in June, told the BBC that he wants to keep going for as […]

    1 year ago

  • Linkin Park rumoured to reunite in 2025 after countdown appears on website

    Linkin Park rumoured to reunite in 2025 after countdown appears on website

    A countdown has appeared on their website. Rumours are rife that Linkin Park are returning for a tour next year after a countdown appeared on their website. There’s also rumours that Linkin Park have found a singer to carry the torch from Chester Bennington who passed away in 2017. The band hasn’t toured since Chester’s […]

    1 year ago

  • Two bodies found in search for survivors after superyacht sinking

    Two bodies found in search for survivors after superyacht sinking

    Local media claims that two bodies have been found. Two bodies have been found in the search for survivors following the sinking of a superyacht off the coast of Sicily. Italian media reports that the two bodies were found as divers searched for survivors amongst the wreckage. The identities of the two remains unknown, reports […]

    1 year ago

  • Dr Dre says he wants to compete for Team USA in Archery at 2028 Olympics

    Dr Dre says he wants to compete for Team USA in Archery at 2028 Olympics

    Yes, you read that correctly. Rap legend, Dr Dre, has said that he wants to compete for Team USA in the next Olympics. Held in Los Angeles, Dr Dre, whose real name is Andre Romell Young, has said that he’s serious about competing in the games for Team USA in Archery. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, […]

    1 year ago

  • Keir Starmer to hold emergency COBRA meeting this evening

    Keir Starmer to hold emergency COBRA meeting this evening

    The violent unrest continues. Sir Keir Starmer will hold another emergency COBRA meeting this evening to discuss the action being used to tackle riots across the nation. All relevant ministers and some police chiefs will be in attendance ahead of what is expected to be a ‘big day’ of unrest tomorrow. COBRA meetings, which stand […]

    1 year ago