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  • Grange Hill actor Stuart Organ dies aged 72

    Grange Hill actor Stuart Organ dies aged 72

    He played the longest serving member of staff in the school. Grange Hill legend, Stuart Organ, has died. The British actor, who was best known for playing Peter Robson, the longest serving member of staff in the fictional school, was 72 at the time of his death. The BBC report that the actor died “peacefully […]

    2 years ago

  • Coronation Street legend John Savident dies aged 86

    Coronation Street legend John Savident dies aged 86

    He was 86. John Savident, best known for playing Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, has died at the age of 86. Savident was best known for his voice while playing the butcher Fred Elliot on the ITV soap from 1994 until his departure in 2006. A statement from his agent said: “We are sad to […]

    2 years ago

  • Shrek 2 to be ‘re-released in cinemas for 20th anniversary’

    Shrek 2 to be ‘re-released in cinemas for 20th anniversary’

    Get into my swamp! Huge news for those of us who were born in the late 1900’s as Shrek 2 is reportedly being re-released in cinemas for it’s 20th anniversary. I’m sure many of you will be the same as me, remembering being little legged and wandering into the cinema back in 2004 for the […]

    2 years ago

  • Ant McPartlin quits iconic ITV show to spend more time with wife and family

    Ant McPartlin quits iconic ITV show to spend more time with wife and family

    Ant said that he’s looking forward to the break. Ant McPartlin has opened up about his life with Anne-Marie Corbett explaining that he can’t wait to spend some more time with her and the family after announcing a step back with his career. The 48-year-old Geordie tied-the-knot with Anne-Marie back in 2021. Anne-Marie already has two […]

    2 years ago

  • Girl killed after she became trapped in sand hole she was digging at beach

    Girl killed after she became trapped in sand hole she was digging at beach

    Awful news. A seven year old was killed after her and her brother became trapped in a sand hole they dug at a Florida beach. Sloan Mattingly was pulled from the hole after being buried for around 20 minutes. Her brother was also rescued from the pit and was taken to hospital where he is […]

    2 years ago

  • Waitress fired after receiving £8k tip on £25 bill and sharing with co-workers

    Waitress fired after receiving £8k tip on £25 bill and sharing with co-workers

    The heartwarming story took a dark turn A waitress has been fired after receiving a massive $10,000 (£8,000) tip on a $32.43 (£25) bill. Linsey Boyd, from Michigan, received the huge tip but was then shocked to find she’d been let go despite sharing the money with eight of her co-workers. Boyd said in a […]

    2 years ago

  • Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection coming next month

    Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection coming next month

    It’s like you’re going back to your childhood. Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is coming to Playstation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC next month as a bunch with two of the original games with new maps, characters, and more. Announced in the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase earlier today (February […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘My date ate a stranger’s leftovers rather than pay for a meal’

    ‘My date ate a stranger’s leftovers rather than pay for a meal’

    It gave her the ick. A woman has been left debating dumping the man she’s been dating. Why, because on a recent date he opted not to buy his own food but instead to eat the leftover food from other diner’s plates. The anonymous woman shared the pretty questionable anecdote to Mumsnet, explaining that she’s […]

    2 years ago

  • Machine Gun Kelly’s new half body tattoo sparks internet backlash

    Machine Gun Kelly’s new half body tattoo sparks internet backlash

    ‘For spiritual purposes only’ Machine Gun Kelly has been under the tattooist’s gun more times than he can probably remember but his latest inking has baffled a lot of fans. After taking to Instagram yesterday (February 20), MGK shown off his new tatt which is, essentially, the top of half of his body coated in […]

    2 years ago

  • Keith from The Office, Ewen MacIntosh, dead at 50

    Keith from The Office, Ewen MacIntosh, dead at 50

    Awful news just in. The actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh has died at the age of 50. MacIntosh, who starred as Keith Bishop in The Office, died following a spell of ill health. Tributes have been pouring in for the actor, who was best known for his role in the Ricky Gervais sitcom. Just Right […]

    2 years ago

  • Netflix fans turn off new thriller within minutes after terrifying opening scene

    Netflix fans turn off new thriller within minutes after terrifying opening scene

    Viewers have been hiding behind their couches Netflix fans have found themselves absolutely petrified after checking out one particular film on the streaming service. Some viewers have even claimed they had to turn off the flick just minutes in. Starring Denzel Washington, Jared Leto, and Rami Malek, the 2021 film follows a sheriff on the […]

    2 years ago

  • Out-of-control satellite expected to hit Earth on Wednesday morning

    Out-of-control satellite expected to hit Earth on Wednesday morning

    Don’t look up. An uncontrollable satellite is expected to hit Earth on Wednesday, around 30 years after it was first launched. The satellite, which is known as ERS-2, is expected to break up into pieces as it reenters our atmosphere, most of which will burn up. The European Space Agency have said that it is more or less impossible to predict […]

    2 years ago

  • Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has died, according to reports

    Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has died, according to reports

    Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has died. Navalny, who was a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, died in prison according to the prison service. Sky News reports that the Federal Penitentiary Service for Yamal said in a statement: “On 16.02.24 in the correctional colony number three, convict Navalny felt ill after a walk almost immediately […]

    2 years ago

  • Alton Towers set to open brand new 60ft ride

    Alton Towers set to open brand new 60ft ride

    Good news for the thrill seekers out there Alton Towers is set to open a brand new ride that’s a massive 60ft. The ride is set to replace the temporary Fun ‘n’ Fly. Earlier this month, Alton Towers submitted a planning application to the local council regarding the new ride. It’s set to sit on […]

    2 years ago

  • Common Irish first name is the most mispronounced in the world

    Common Irish first name is the most mispronounced in the world

    It’s one of the most popular names in the nation. Outside of the Emerald Isle, English speaking folk really struggle with many of our most beautiful names. Names like Ruari, Aoibheann, Saoirse, and Cliodhna see many English minds implode with confusion. Even names like Paraic, Daithi, Cathal, and Aine can bring the smartest New Yorker to tears […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Bravest man who ever lived’ celebrated on RNLI’s 200th anniversary

    ‘Bravest man who ever lived’ celebrated on RNLI’s 200th anniversary

    He’s recognised by many as the bravest man who ever lived. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), colourised images depicting the heroism of lifeboat crews gone by have been shared online. Many of those images show Lifeboatman Henry Blogg who is frequently referred to as the bravest man who […]

    2 years ago

  • Gary Lineker will not present Match of the Day tonight

    Gary Lineker will not present Match of the Day tonight

    ‘I’ve been silenced’ Gary Lineker has confirmed that he will not be presenting Match of the Day tonight. The 63-year-old former footballer and longtime host of MOTD took to Twitter to confirm that he would not be presenting tonight’s show. Lineker joked that he had been silenced, writing: “Some good news for some. I’ve been […]

    2 years ago

  • Kanye West hits back at Ozzy Osbourne amid Instagram feud

    Kanye West hits back at Ozzy Osbourne amid Instagram feud

    Kanye hit back on his Instagram story. English metal legend, Ozzy Osbourne, took to Twitter late last night to blast Kanye West for using one of his songs without Ozzy’s consent. The Prince of Darkness called out Kanye for the unauthorised use of Black Sabbath’s Iron Man in a song on his upcoming record, Vultures. […]

    2 years ago

  • Jamiroquai musician Derrick McIntyre dead in car crash

    Jamiroquai musician Derrick McIntyre dead in car crash

    Breaking news. Jamiroquai musician, Derrick McIntyre, has died at the age of 66 following a car crash. McIntrye’s family and the Hertfordshire Police confirmed his death this week with Jamiroquai frontman, Jay Kay, also paying tribute. McIntyre’s family said in a statement: “Our dad, Derrick McIntyre, was a proud dad, husband, brother, son, uncle, grandfather […]

    2 years ago

  • Rocky star Carl Weathers’ cause of death confirmed

    Rocky star Carl Weathers’ cause of death confirmed

    His death certificate has been revealed. The cause of death of cinema legend Carl Weathers has been confirmed following his passing at the age of 76. The actor’s family confirmed he had died ‘peacefully in his sleep’ on Thursday (1 February). They described him as “an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life” and […]

    2 years ago

  • Ozzy Osbourne furiously slams Kanye West after he sampled his music

    Ozzy Osbourne furiously slams Kanye West after he sampled his music

    It’s the music beef we never knew we needed. English metal legend, Ozzy Osbourne, took to Twitter late last night to blast Kanye West for using one of his songs without Ozzy’s consent. The Prince of Darkness called out Kanye for the unauthorised use of Black Sabbath’s Iron Man in a song on his upcoming […]

    2 years ago

  • Man finds wife after talking to 5,000 women on Tinder using AI

    Man finds wife after talking to 5,000 women on Tinder using AI

    1984, 2024 Well, what can we say about this? This is just so 2024 it’s absolutely ridiculous. Now we all know that dating apps can be an absolute nuisance from time to time. You match, you get chatting for a few days or a few weeks, you get the Instagram, and then all dissolves into […]

    2 years ago

  • Breakaways and Yorkie Biscuit to be axed by Nestle

    Breakaways and Yorkie Biscuit to be axed by Nestle

    It’s a sad day for chocolate lovers. Nestle have confirmed that they will be discontinuing childhood classic chocolate bars Breakaway and Yorkie Biscuits. Breakaway, which was first launched back in 1970 and consists of a crunchy digestive biscuit covered in milk chocolate, will no longer be produced from March. The Yorkie Biscuit is also being […]

    2 years ago

  • Former model and TV star Lisa Murphy dead at 51

    Former model and TV star Lisa Murphy dead at 51

    Heartbreaking news Tributes have been paid to Lisa Murphy following the news of the former model and socialites death at the age of 51. Celebrity lawyer, Gerald Kean, who famously had a ten-year relationship with Ms Murphy, paid tribute to Murphy and offered his sympathies to her family. He told the Irish Independent: “It’s devastating news. […]

    2 years ago

  • Only 24 pilots are allowed to land on the world’s toughest airport runway

    Only 24 pilots are allowed to land on the world’s toughest airport runway

    There’s a pretty common rule when flying: when concerned look to the air stewards. If they look nervous, you should be nervous. But if they’re still smiling, everything’s just alright I remember once, landing in Scotland, we hit the runway like a tonne of bricks, and the air stewardess was not smiling and neither was […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman shares devastating final post before being euthanised

    Woman shares devastating final post before being euthanised

    ‘Enjoy a last morbid meme from me’ An extremely brave young woman who died by euthanasia at home shared a heartbreaking final message to social media. Lauren Hoeve, who went by the name of Dutch Lauren on X, was diagnosed with ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, back in 2019. Chronic fatigue syndrome is […]

    2 years ago

  • Jessica Biel sparks debate after admitting ‘very strange’ shower habit

    Jessica Biel sparks debate after admitting ‘very strange’ shower habit

    Everybody showers different. These are just the cold hard facts one realises when they get into their mid to late twenties. Some people use their hands to clean, others use a loofah, some have a cloth. Some people take pride in washing their thighs and feet, others think that’s a waste of time. Some use […]

    2 years ago

  • Royal butler Paul Burrell claims his house is haunted by Princess Diana

    Royal butler Paul Burrell claims his house is haunted by Princess Diana

    She said two distinct words Royal butler, Paul Burrell, has rather surprisingly claimed that his home in Chester is haunted by the late Princess Diana. The butler, turned reality star, is starring in a new TV show called Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted. Burrell and his partner believe that the late Princess Diana haunts […]

    2 years ago

  • Tickets to Klopp’s final game are being sold for £24,480

    Tickets to Klopp’s final game are being sold for £24,480

    It’s a 408x increase Tickets for Jurgen Klopp’s last game at Anfield are being sold for unholy amounts on the internet. On Friday, the German boss who is worshiped in The Kop announced rather surprisingly that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. On the final day of their league […]

    2 years ago

  • Neighbours star Troy Beckwith has died aged 48

    Neighbours star Troy Beckwith has died aged 48

    Devastating news just in. Neighbours legend, Troy Beckwith, has died at the age of just 48. Beckwith’s death was confirmed by his co-star in the Australian soap, Kym Valentine. Kym, who played Libby Kennedy in the show said that there would be no funeral in accordance with Beckwith’s final wishes. She added: “It pains me […]

    2 years ago

  • World’s largest cruise ship sets sail on maiden voyage from Miami

    World’s largest cruise ship sets sail on maiden voyage from Miami

    It’s five times bigger than the Titanic People have been left stunned by the size of the world’s largest cruise ship as its finally began embarking on its maiden voyage. The appropriately named Icon of the Seas set sail from Miami on January 27. Going by gross tonnage, which is a measure of a ship’s […]

    2 years ago

  • Liverpool fans want to take bereavement leave to cope with Klopp’s resignation

    Liverpool fans want to take bereavement leave to cope with Klopp’s resignation

    “That Klopp announcement has broken me.” Earlier today, the hearts of half of Liverpool were broken, when Jurgen Klopp announced that he would be stepping down as the King of Anfield at the end of the season. Klopp confirmed the somewhat shocking news in a lengthy statement which explained that while he adores the city […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman breaks down in tears after working her first shift in a 9 to 5 job

    Woman breaks down in tears after working her first shift in a 9 to 5 job

    ‘I don’t have time to do anything’ A college grad who recently started her first 9-5 job has taken to TikTok to ask people how they do it. The TikToker, who goes by the username @brielleybelly123 on the platform, shared a now-deleted video to the platform with tears in her eyes asking the question: “How […]

    2 years ago

  • Woolworths ‘set to return’ to UK high street after 15 years

    Woolworths ‘set to return’ to UK high street after 15 years

    Huge news Woolworths could well be returning to the UK high street, their boss who revived the chain in Europe has suggested. The store sadly left British streets back in 2009 when they closed their 807 branches over the UK. Known for their pick-n-mix sweets and bargain buys, the store was a staple of British […]

    2 years ago

  • Dad-of-five killed after losing control of vehicle in Storm Isha’s 80mph winds

    Dad-of-five killed after losing control of vehicle in Storm Isha’s 80mph winds

    His car skidded off the N17 in strong winds A man who was killed in a Mayo crash during Storm Isha has been named locally as a builder from Co. Galway. Jimmy Rowe, who is originally from Longford but had been living in Tuam, Galway, was killed after he skidded off the N17 in Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Mr […]

    2 years ago

  • Woolworths may return to UK high streets, says boss who revived chain in Europe

    Woolworths may return to UK high streets, says boss who revived chain in Europe

    Huge news Woolworths could well be returning to the UK high street, their boss who revived the chain in Europe has suggested. The store sadly left British streets back in 2009 when they closed their 807 branches over the UK. Known for their pick-n-mix sweets and bargain buys, the store was a staple of British […]

    2 years ago

  • Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with skin cancer

    Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with skin cancer

    Devastating news Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with skin cancer. In a statement, a representative for the Duchess said: “Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.” According to the same spokesperson, the Duchess had several […]

    2 years ago

  • Walkers crisps confirm they’ve axed one flavour for good

    Walkers crisps confirm they’ve axed one flavour for good

    You’ll either love this news or hate it Walkers have just confirmed that they’ve got rid of one of their most divisive crisps for good. In case you couldn’t tell the crisp from the image above, here’s another clue. You’ll either love them or hate them. Yes that’s right folks, the crisp that has been […]

    2 years ago

  • Bradley Walsh mortified after The Chase’s Fanny Chmelar surprises him in bed

    Bradley Walsh mortified after The Chase’s Fanny Chmelar surprises him in bed

    ‘Please welcome Fanny Chmelar’ Bradley Walsh has finally been faced with his arch nemesis, Fanny Chmelar, a full 13 years after Walsh’s struggled to pronounce her name back in 2011 on The Chase. The moment has since gone down in the echelons of television history however now Walsh has had to face his fears, being […]

    2 years ago

  • Dog walkers and pet killed after being hit by BMW

    Dog walkers and pet killed after being hit by BMW

    Breaking A man and a woman in their sixties have died as well as a their dog after a collision involving a BMW. The incident, which took place in Kent, involved a BMW X5 and occurred yesterday afternoon (Saturday 20 January). The driver of a black X5 was involved in the collision with the pedestrians […]

    2 years ago

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