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  • The Simpsons’ writer Steve Pepoon dies unexpectedly aged 68

    The Simpsons’ writer Steve Pepoon dies unexpectedly aged 68

    He died outside his home. The Simpsons’ writer Steve Pepoon has died unexpectedly at the age of 68. Pepoon, who won an Emmy for his work on the legendary show, also co-created the Nickelodeon show The Wild Thornberry’s. He died unexpectedly earlier this month on May 3 outside of his home in Paola, Kansas. For […]

    11 months ago

  • Diddy prosecutors say ‘freak-off’ video will be played in court

    Diddy prosecutors say ‘freak-off’ video will be played in court

    It’s set to be played this afternoon. One of Diddy’s ‘freak-off’ videos will reportedly be played in court. Prosecutors and Diddy’s attorneys went back and forth with the Judge this morning about how the video would be played, reports TMZ. Diddy and Cassie’s defense team didn’t want the video or the audio getting out to […]

    11 months ago

  • Tory MP charged with sexual assaults

    Tory MP charged with sexual assaults

    The alleged incidents took place at the Groucho Club. A Tory MP has been charged with two counts of sexual assault. Conservative MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, Patrick Spencer, has been charged following two alleged incidents involving two different women at the Groucho Club in London. The alleged incidents took place in August […]

    11 months ago

  • Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years in prison

    Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years in prison

    It’s believed to be the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history. A man who was jailed for murder almost forty years ago has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal. Peter Sullivan was convicted of murdering Diane Sindall in Birkenhead in 1986, reports Sky News. The 21-year-old victim was beaten, raped, and […]

    11 months ago

  • Jon Venables ‘makes new parole bid’ and could be freed by end of year

    Jon Venables ‘makes new parole bid’ and could be freed by end of year

    James Bulger’s family are ‘wracked with fear’ Jon Venables has allegedly applied for parole and if successful he could be freed from prison by the end of the year. Venables, who is now 42, was last refused parole in December 2023 after the panel deciding declared that he still posed a risk. A source told […]

    11 months ago

  • Tory Lanez rushed to hospital after being stabbed 14 times

    Tory Lanez rushed to hospital after being stabbed 14 times

    He was airlifted to hospital. Tory Lanez was left in critical condition after an inmate attacked him with a prison shank. Lanez was stabbed over a dozen times all over his body, suffering a number of wounds to his back, torso, head, and face. He suffered collapsed lungs as a result of the attack. He […]

    11 months ago

  • Fire at Keir Starmer’s house being investigated by police

    Fire at Keir Starmer’s house being investigated by police

    The fire broke out this morning. Police have now confirmed that they are investigating a fire at Keir Starmer’s house this morning. The fire took place at the Prime Minister’s house in the early hours of this morning. While nobody was hurt during the fire, the entrance to Starmer’s house was damaged in the blaze. […]

    11 months ago

  • Keir Starmer to make major statement today

    Keir Starmer to make major statement today

    More big news. Keir Starmer is expected to make a major announcement later today. The Prime Minister has vowed to ‘deliver security and renewal for our country’ following an unexpected announcement of a major trade deal with the US. Starmer’s statement comes after Trump teased a ‘major trade deal’. Speaking to the London Defence Conference, […]

    11 months ago

  • One in four adults will stay single for life, study says

    One in four adults will stay single for life, study says

    People have other priorities. A study claims that one in four adults in the United States will stay single forever. The study, which was carried out by the Pew Research Center, suggests that the trend is likely down to changing societal norms, a shift in priorities, and economical pressures. Traditional expectations surrounding marriage have certainly […]

    11 months ago

  • Starmer is secretly preparing for an attack from Russia

    Starmer is secretly preparing for an attack from Russia

    Worrying news. Britain is currently preparing for a direct attack by Russia according to a new report. The report, first printed in The Telegraph, claims that officials have been asked to update contingency plans that could put the nation on a war footing following a number of threats by the Kremlin. There are fears from […]

    11 months ago

  • English FA to ban transgender women from women’s football

    English FA to ban transgender women from women’s football

    It follows a move from the Scottish FA earlier this week. The Football Association have announce that they will ban transgender women from women’s football next season. The move comes just days after a similar decision was reached by the Scottish FA after a UK Supreme Court ruling declared that a female is defined by […]

    11 months ago

  • Man arrested over Leeds crossbow attack has died

    Man arrested over Leeds crossbow attack has died

    The suspect was identified as Owen Lawrence. The man being investigated for a crossbow and firearm attack in Leeds has died. The 38-year-old was detained following the incident on Saturday but has since died in hospital. West Yorkshire Police said that they were called to Otley Road in Headingley after reports of a ‘serious incident […]

    11 months ago

  • Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies aged 41

    Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies aged 41

    BREAKING NEWS Virginia Giuffre, who famously accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died at the age of 41. Giuffre, who was one of the most outspoken accusers of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, alleged that they trafficked her to the Duke of York when she was 17, a claim which Prince Andrew […]

    11 months ago

  • Noel Gallagher provides update on Oasis tour after meeting with Liam

    Noel Gallagher provides update on Oasis tour after meeting with Liam

    ‘I was with him yesterday’ Oasis fans haven’t got long to wait until the band finally regroup and embark on a world tour. Anticipation for the gigs has been extremely high since they first announced the news last summer. Speaking to Alan Brazil and Ray Parlour this morning (April 25), Noel spoke excessively about Man […]

    11 months ago

  • Chris Eubank fails to make weight ahead of Conor Benn fight

    Chris Eubank fails to make weight ahead of Conor Benn fight

    He’s received a huge fine. Chris Eubank Jr has missed the weight ahead of his grudge match against Conor Benn tomorrow night. The 35-year-old weighed in 0.2lb over the 11st6lb limit on his first attempt at weighing in before failing again the second time. The weigh-in took place at a London hotel this afternoon. Eubank […]

    11 months ago

  • Britain’s Got Talent finalist cleared of raping two women

    Britain’s Got Talent finalist cleared of raping two women

    UPDATED: May 8 2025 A former Britain’s Got Talent finalist has been cleared after being accused of raping two women. The contestant, Andrew Johnston, faced charges of raping and sexually assaulting one woman and raping another, but has since been cleared. The BBC report that the alleged offences took place a number of years after […]

    11 months ago

  • Pope Francis’ doctor reveals pontiff’s last regret before death

    Pope Francis’ doctor reveals pontiff’s last regret before death

    Pope Francis’ doctor has spoken out. Earlier this week, the news broke that Pope Francis had died aged 88. The Vatican later confirmed the pontiff’s cause of death as being from a cerebral stroke and subsequent heart failure. The pontiff was the Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church before he became Pope […]

    11 months ago

  • At least five people dead after plane crashes into the sea

    At least five people dead after plane crashes into the sea

    Awful news. At least five people have died after a plane crashed into the sea in Thailand. The plane was on a test flight to prepare for parachute training when it crashed near Hua Hin Airport. The plane, which was a small police plane, had six police officers on board when it crashed at around […]

    11 months ago

  • JK Rowling calls for Keir Starmer to apologise after Supreme Court ruling on trans women

    JK Rowling calls for Keir Starmer to apologise after Supreme Court ruling on trans women

    The Supreme Court had urged against the judgement being seen as a ‘triumph.’ JK Rowling has called for Keir Starmer to apologise following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the term, woman. Last Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that the term “woman” is based on biological sex. This means transgender women who have a gender recognition […]

    11 months ago

  • Former child star Sophie Nyweide dies aged 24

    Former child star Sophie Nyweide dies aged 24

    ‘A life ended too soon’ Former child star Sophie Nyweide has died at the age of 24. Nyweide was perhaps best known for starring in Mammoth back in 2009 alongside Gael Garcia Bernal and Michelle Williams. In the film she played their child. She also appeared in An Invisible Sign, Noah, and Bella. Her family […]

    11 months ago

  • Celebrity Traitors line up revealed in full as filming begins today

    Celebrity Traitors line up revealed in full as filming begins today

    There’s some huge names. The full line-up for the celebrity version of The Traitors has been confirmed as filming commences today. The show, which will of course be hosted by Claudia Winkleman, and there’s some exceptionally big names set to enter. Bob Mortimer and Alan Carr are set to enter the Scottish castle along with […]

    11 months ago

  • Vatican issue major update on plan to make London teenager a saint after death of Pope Francis

    Vatican issue major update on plan to make London teenager a saint after death of Pope Francis

    Carlo Acutis was set to become the first millennial saint. Following Pope Francis’ death yesterday morning, the Vatican have shared an update on the London-born teenager nicknamed ‘God’s Influencer’ who was set to be made a saint. Carlo Acutis, who died aged 15 of leukaemia, was expected to become the Catholic church’s first millennial saint […]

    11 months ago

  • Kanye West details sexual relationship with cousin that inspired new song

    Kanye West details sexual relationship with cousin that inspired new song

    He shared the story on X. Kanye West has detailed an alleged sexual relationship with his cousin revealing that it inspired his upcoming song, Cousins. Taking to X, Kanye described how his cousin is in jail for life for ‘killing a woman’. He then revealed that they used to ‘look at dirty magazines together’ before […]

    11 months ago

  • Vatican release image of Pope Francis in open casket

    Vatican release image of Pope Francis in open casket

    The Vatican shared a series of images. Yesterday morning, the news broke that Pope Francis had died aged 88. The Vatican later confirmed the pontiff’s cause of death as being from a cerebral stroke and subsequent heart failure. Sky News reports that his cause of death is not directly linked to the lung condition that […]

    11 months ago

  • Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death confirmed

    Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death confirmed

    She was found dead in February. Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died back in February aged 39. The actress was found dead in her New York City apartment. At the time, the NYPD said she was found “unconscious and unresponsive” and was pronounced dead at […]

    1 year ago

  • Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital

    Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital

    He will miss tomorrow’s fixture. Newcastle United’s head coach Eddie Howe has been taken to hospital. The club confirmed that Howe was taken to hospital after ‘feeling unwell for a number of days’. They said in a statement: “The Magpies’ head coach was admitted to hospital late on Friday evening having felt unwell for a […]

    1 year ago

  • At least one person dead after latest horror airplane crash

    At least one person dead after latest horror airplane crash

    Awful news. One person has been confirmed dead following another plane crash in the United States. The latest incident took place near Propwash Airport in Justin, Texas at around 7.15pm yesterday. The crash is believed to have happened suddenly after the pilot experienced issues with his aircraft, a 2019 Sabrewing Lightsport. The City of Justin […]

    1 year ago

  • Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott accused of sexually abusing children

    Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott accused of sexually abusing children

    The 47-year-old is facing charges of historic sex abuse against a boy and a girl Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been charged with child sex offences. The 47-year-old, who won the world title in 2006, is facing historical charges relating to two children who are believed to have been around ten years old […]

    1 year ago

  • Girl, 13, and boy, 15, found guilty of manslaughter of 80-year-old man

    Girl, 13, and boy, 15, found guilty of manslaughter of 80-year-old man

    Bhim Kohli died after being seriously assaulted whilst walking his dog A 13-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy have been found guilty of manslaughter following the death of an 80-year-old. In September last year, Bhim Kohli was found injured in a Leicester park after being seriously assaulted while he was walking his dog. He died […]

    1 year ago

  • US prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione

    US prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione

    They are seeking the death penalty. US prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man who is accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The murder, which took place in December, has been described as a ‘premeditated, cold-blooded assassination’ by Attorney General Pam Bondi, reports BBC News. Mr Thompson was shot outside […]

    1 year ago

  • A legendary sci-fi thriller movie is airing on TV tonight

    A legendary sci-fi thriller movie is airing on TV tonight

    The film seems unavailable to stream or rent anywhere so now is the chance to watch it. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 30 March) is the 1967 British sci-fi horror thriller Quatermass and the Pit. Also known as Five Million Years to Earth in some territories, it is the third film entry in […]

    1 year ago

  • Britain’s Got Talent star dies aged 34

    Britain’s Got Talent star dies aged 34

    Awful news. Britain’s Got Talent star Chantel Bellew has died aged just 34. Bellew, who reached the quarter finals of Series 13, died in hospital just weeks after her 34th birthday. She was described as the ‘life and soul of the party’ by friends who spoke of her joy after reaching the later rounds of […]

    1 year ago

  • Capital FM presenter Chris Stark diagnosed with testicular cancer

    Capital FM presenter Chris Stark diagnosed with testicular cancer

    ‘My hope is any bloke reading this will perhaps think to check themselves today’ Presenter Chris Stark has announced that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. The 38-year-old explained that after a routine trip to his doctors, they discovered that he had cancer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Stark (@chrisstark) […]

    1 year ago

  • Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital

    Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital

    The Pope has been in hospital for the last five weeks. Pope Francis is set to be released from hospital tomorrow after being treated for over a month. The 88-year-old has been receiving treatment at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since 14 February for a severe respiratory infection. It was previously reported that the Pope would […]

    1 year ago

  • Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Kamala Harris

    Trump revokes security clearance for Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Kamala Harris

    Some big names were listed. President Trump has revoked security clearances from a number of Democrats including Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Biden’s family members. Among the 15 people who had their access revoked, this included Republican Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Fiona Hill, a Russian […]

    1 year ago

  • More than 70 people evacuated after explosive chemicals found on British seafront

    More than 70 people evacuated after explosive chemicals found on British seafront

    One person has been arrested. More than 70 people have been evacuated following the discovery of explosive chemicals on a British seafront. Police have arrested a 28-year-old on suspicion of producing the illegal substances and making an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose. Police however do not believe the incident to be terror-related nor is […]

    1 year ago

  • Boxing legend George Foreman has died aged 76

    Boxing legend George Foreman has died aged 76

    One of the greatest of all time. Boxing legend, George Foreman, has sadly passed away at the age of 76. Known as Big George, Foreman was known for his ferocity in the ring. Foreman won the Olympic gold in 1968 and claimed the heavyweight title twice, the second of which making him the oldest champion […]

    1 year ago

  • UK responds to calls to bring back conscription

    UK responds to calls to bring back conscription

    Latvia introduced conscription in 2023 Earlier today, it was reported that the Latvian president has told European countries that they should ‘absolutely’ introduce conscription, after conceding that the continent was ‘quite weak’ on a military front. Edgars Rinkevics told Sky’s Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that European countries should increase spending amid the ‘ups and […]

    1 year ago

  • Man in his 20s fighting for life after being hit by bus in UK city centre

    Man in his 20s fighting for life after being hit by bus in UK city centre

    The incident happened shortly after 11pm last night. A man in his 20s is ‘fighting for his life’ after being hit by a bus last night. The incident, which took place just after 23.00 on Saturday, took place in Liverpool, reports BBC News. The man was struck by a single decker Arriva bus close to […]

    1 year ago

  • One in five men say their porn habits have gotten more extreme over time

    One in five men say their porn habits have gotten more extreme over time

    When porn becomes a problem. New research has revealed that British people are now watching pornography more often than ever with one in five viewers saying that the type of content they watch has gotten more aggressive or extreme over time. The poll questioned more than 2,500 adults and was commissioned by the child protection […]

    1 year ago

  • Rock legend David Johansen has died

    Rock legend David Johansen has died

    A true legend. David Johansen, the former lead singer of the New York Dolls, has died at the age of 75. The pioneer of the punk scene passed away at his home in New York. His daughter, Leah Hennessey confirmed the news on his fundraiser, saying: “David Johansen passed away peacefully at home, holding the […]

    1 year ago

  • Premier League star taken to hospital after ‘kung-fu kick’ in FA Cup

    Premier League star taken to hospital after ‘kung-fu kick’ in FA Cup

    The game was delayed for seven minutes. Crystal Palace’s FA Cup match against Millwall was delayed after Jean-Philippe Mateta received a ‘kung-fu’ kick to the head and was taken to hospital. The Millwall goalie, Liam Roberts, was sent off eight minutes into the game for his ‘tackle’ on Mateta. When VAR looked into the challenge, […]

    1 year ago

  • Katy Perry to be sent to space as part of all-female mission

    Katy Perry to be sent to space as part of all-female mission

    Cause baby you’re a firework! Katy Perry is set to travel to space as part of an all-female mission. The singer will travel on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, according to the aerospace engineering company. Perry, 40, will be joined by former Nasa scientist Aisha Bowe, research scientist Amanda Nguyen, film producer Kerianne Flynn, as […]

    1 year ago

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