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  • Elon Musk trolls Facebook and Instagram after they go down across the world

    Elon Musk trolls Facebook and Instagram after they go down across the world

    Brutal from the CEO of X. At around 3pm UK time, Facebook and Instagram began to suffer some serious problems. Downdetector, which monitors social media outages across the globe, shown over 230,000 reports of Facebook being down at one point. While now it appears to be coming back for users, slowly but surely, this remains […]

    2 years ago

  • Facebook and Instagram are having problems across the world

    Facebook and Instagram are having problems across the world

    Well if you’re reading this, chances are you already know. At around 3pm UK time, Facebook and Instagram began to suffer some serious problems. Downdetector, which monitors outages across the globe, shown over 230,000 reports of Facebook being down at one point. Instagram stands at over 30,000 reports making this one of the biggest issues […]

    2 years ago

  • Facebook and Instagram are down across the world

    Facebook and Instagram are down across the world

    Well if you’re reading this, chances are you already know. Facebook and Instagram are down across the world as thousands, if not millions, have been left unable to access their accounts. Downdetector, which monitors outages across the globe, is showing over 230,000 reports of Facebook being down. Instagram stands at over 30,000 reports making this […]

    2 years ago

  • People are only just realising what the speed camera sign shows

    People are only just realising what the speed camera sign shows

    Whether you’re a driver or not, chances are you’ve seen a speed camera sign before. They’re on every second road, a direct indication that there’s a speed camera just around the corner. It’s time to make sure you’re sticking to the speed limit, and if you’re not, it’s time to seriously slow down or risk […]

    2 years ago

  • Iceland is banning mums from their stores this Mother’s Day

    Iceland is banning mums from their stores this Mother’s Day

    That’s why mums don’t go to Iceland. Iceland have announced that all mum’s will be banned from entering their supermarkets across the UK this Sunday. Why, because it’s Mother’s Day of course. The family favourite supermarket have been known for their famous catchphrase (that’s why mums go to Iceland) for the last twenty years but […]

    2 years ago

  • Sam Smith accused of ‘mocking Scottish culture’ at Paris Fashion Week

    Sam Smith accused of ‘mocking Scottish culture’ at Paris Fashion Week

    Some people aren’t happy. Sam Smith has hit the walkway at Paris Fashion Week and naturally, they’ve caused quite the sit. Dressed in tartan underwear, knee high striped sorks, and tartan heels, the singer showed off their thigh tattoos as they went bare legged for the Vivienne Westwood show. Clutching a wooden stick, the Unholy […]

    2 years ago

  • Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner pictured hand-in-hand amid text scandal

    Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner pictured hand-in-hand amid text scandal

    Christian Horner has been pictured with his wife Geri ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Red Bull boss faces more questions over the investigation into his alleged inappropriate behaviour. Formula One world champion, Max Verstappen, suggested that Horner is “probably a little bit distracted” following the reports. However Horner himself said that he “won’t […]

    2 years ago

  • Katie Price forced to lose 40% of her OnlyFans income

    Katie Price forced to lose 40% of her OnlyFans income

    A judge ruled that Price has to give up 40% of her income. Katie Price has been forced to give up 40% of her monthly income from OnlyFans to repay her debts, a judge has ruled. The High Court heard that the former glamour model had previously reached an agreement over her debts but failed […]

    2 years ago

  • Influencer goes on bizarre rant after restaurant doesn’t let her eat for free

    Influencer goes on bizarre rant after restaurant doesn’t let her eat for free

    “We’re doing our best to promote you for free.” A restaurant in Manchester have slammed an influencer who asked to eat at the restaurant for free. Lucky Ramen and Sushi in Ancoats shared a screenshot of a direct message from the influencer who asked if they’d let her and her boyfriend have brunch in exchange […]

    2 years ago

  • Lorry driver dramatically saved from cab hanging from bridge

    Lorry driver dramatically saved from cab hanging from bridge

    It was described as a ‘worst-case scenario’. This is the moment that a woman was rescued from a truck left dangling over the side of a Kentucky-Indiana bridge. The lorry driver had crashed on the bridge and gone through the railings leaving the driver hanging over the edge for half an hour. Louisville firefighter Bryce […]

    2 years ago

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis dies aged 76

    Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis dies aged 76

    Breaking news. Comedy legend, Richard Lewis, has sadly died at the age of 76. Variety report that Lewis died following a heart attack. In a statement shared by Lewis’ publicist, his wife, Joyce Lapinsky, said she “thanks everyone for all the love, friendship and support and asks for privacy at this time”. Eleven months ago, […]

    2 years ago

  • JK Rowling slams Sky News for referring to cat killer as woman

    JK Rowling slams Sky News for referring to cat killer as woman

    “I’m so sick of this sh*t.” JK Rowling has slammed Sky News for referring to the transgender murderer, Scarlet Blake, as a woman in their report. Blake, 26, known as the Cat Killer after she dissected a cat and put its body in a blender, stalked a man before killing him in cold blood. Earlier […]

    2 years ago

  • Good Time actor Buddy Duress dead at 38

    Good Time actor Buddy Duress dead at 38

    Awful news just in. The Hollywood actor, Buddy Duress, has died at the age of 38. Duress, best known for his roles in Good Time and Heaven Knows What, died as a result of cardiac arrest from a drug cocktail. While his death was only confirmed today, it is reported that he passed in November […]

    2 years ago

  • Viewers left with blood boiling after learning of British Airways killer case in new ITV doc

    Viewers left with blood boiling after learning of British Airways killer case in new ITV doc

    The killer has served 13 years of a 26-year sentence. ITV viewers have been left sick to their stomachs after learning about the infamous British Airways killer. The terrifying true story visited in last night’s ITV documentary, The British Airways Killer, focusses on pilot, Robert Brown, and his millionairess wife, Joanna Simpson. Amid a costly […]

    2 years ago

  • BBC presenter accidentally drops C-bomb in on air gaffe

    BBC presenter accidentally drops C-bomb in on air gaffe

    It’s happened again. Just weeks after Maryam Moshiri flicked the V’s at the big lens of a BBC camera, another presenter is now the centre of attention after dropping the C-bomb. This time, the presenter in question is Nina Warhurst, who made the accidental blunder while appearing live on Tuesday’s Breakfast show. The broadcaster, 43, […]

    2 years ago

  • 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