BREAKING A shooting has been reported at a Catholic school in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Multiple people are said to be injured but it is so far unclear as to the severity of their conditions. Per CNN, the shooter is now dead and there is no longer an active threat to the community […]

1 year ago

He was found unresponsive at his home in Liverpool A Liverpool bodybuilder who gained a notorious reputation for touching men’s muscles without their consent has been found dead by police. Akinwale Arobieke, who was widely known as ‘Purple Aki’, was found dead at his home near Princess Park in Liverpool at 8.30pm yesterday. A police […]

1 year ago

The festival was struck by 50mph winds A wild storm has destroyed one of the most popular features at this year’s Burning Man festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The “Orgy Tent”, a giant tent made up of mattresses, couches and pillows, was ripped apart as 50mph winds cascaded through the desert festival grounds. The […]

1 year ago

He passed away on Friday A bullfighter was gored to death at Lisbon’s Campo Pequeno bullring on Friday (22 August). The event, which took place in front of 7,000 people, was bullfighter Manuel Maria Trindade’s first ever performance in the ring. A video of the incident shows Trindade hestitate as a 1500lb bull charges towards him. […]

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She passed away on Friday. A 23-year-old Ukrainian citizen has been stabbed to death in the US state of North Carolina, where she had been living in refuge following the Russian invasion of her home country. Iryna Zarutska had recently moved to Charlotte in hope of finding a “new beginning” away from her war-torn home […]

1 year ago

It’ll take a football genius to get full marks This summer’s transfer window has been nothing short of record-breaking. The likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man United have all spent well over £200 million on a raft of new signings each. While it’s too early to say which of this summer’s new acquisitions will be […]

1 year ago

Record numbers of the flags have been spotted The reason why St George’s flags and Union Flags have been been popping up across the country over the last few weeks has been revealed. While it is quite common to see English flags flying from lampposts and out of residential homes during big sports tournaments like […]

1 year ago

If you get full marks, you either need a restraining order from Roy Keane, or you’re actually Roy Keane. The Premier League is back, which means Roy Keane is back on our screens every weekend. And after the first match week of the season, it’s clear Roy is not holding back. In the past month […]

1 year ago

‘My intentions were pure’ Newcastle’s English forward Anthony Gordon has spoken out for the first time since his red card against Liverpool last night. The 24-year-old was eventually shown a straight red, following a VAR review, after making a rash slide tackle on Liverpool skipper Virgil Van Dijk just before half-time. Images from last night’s […]

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He joined City from Burnley this summer Man City’s new goalkeeper has made an awful error in today’s early kickoff at home to Spurs. James Trafford attempted to make pass out from the back to one of his centre-halves, but Richarlison quickly pounced on the ball, allowing it to roll into the path of Joao Palhinha. […]

1 year ago

The club have conceded eight goals already this season. West Ham’s awful start to the new season was made even worse last night as the Hammers were dismantled 5-1 at home by their bitter West London rivals Chelsea. West Ham actually went 1-0 up through a wonderstrike from Lucas Paqueta, but the away side quickly […]

1 year ago

‘I do not believe he died by suicide’ A former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has disputed the official cause of death attributed to the disgraced financier. Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in a sex-trafficking scheme, made the claims last month during recorded talks with officials from the Trump administration. […]

1 year ago

Apparently she’s not at all embarrassed A bride-to-be is about to have a hilarious last name – but insists she is “excited” and “not embarrassed”. Brooke Marshall, 29, is set to marry her fiancé, Jake Hornibrook, 29, a fuel operations worker, in April 2026 – six years after they met during their last month of […]

1 year ago

Taylor had 250,000 followers on TikTok Malik Taylor, best known for posting parody POV videos on TikTok, has passed away aged 28. News of Taylor’s death was announced by his business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi at Austin Peay State University. Their statement paid tribute to how the TikToker was “always bringing laughter, joy and a warm smile […]

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“Every night, I make sure he’s asleep before I close my eyes.” A video of a homeless man slowly rocking his dog to sleep has gone viral on social media. The man says his dog has always struggled to adapt to life on the streets because of the noise. He said: “When I first got […]

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It comes weeks after she was in a controversial documentary Adult content creator Bonnie Blue has been banned from the social media platform Instagram. The 26-year-old former OnlyFans creator is best known for a reported stunt that saw her sleep with more than 1,000 men in a single day, and first shot to online fame […]

1 year ago

It’s in London, no surprise A pub in a London train station has taken the controversial decision to start charging punters a service charge for every pint they order. While it is fairly common for restaurants and some pubs to charge a service fee when they deliver drinks to tables, this is a first for […]

1 year ago

19 people were injured Fan disorder described as ‘one of the most violent chapters in football history’ caused local authorities to abandon a football game in South America on Wednesday night. A Copa Sudamericana round of 16 game between Argentina’s Independiente and Chilean side Universidad de Chile, which was hosted in the Argentine capital of […]

1 year ago

‘Famine in Gaza is entirely man-made’ The presence of famine in Gaza has been confirmed for the first time by a UN-backed body responsible for monitoring food security. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC) — who work with the UN to gauge and monitor malnutrition levels — released a 59-page report earlier this morning […]

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Welcome back to 1349 Some 700 years after it ravaged the Medieval population of Europe, a man in California has tested positive for ‘the Black Death.’ The South Lake Tahoe resident tested positive for the almost extinct deadly disease and is now recovering at home, per the California Department of Health. Their officials believe that […]

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She has welcomed the child with her partner Jake Bongiovi Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has shared the exciting news that she has welcomed her first child. The 21-year-old has adopted a baby girl. She announced the news on Instagram today. The actor wrote: “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” […]

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Americans have been told to steer clear Wildlife experts in the US have warned people to stay away from squirrels with sores and warts. A number of animals affected with “squirrel pox” have been spotted by Reddit users. Unlike the cute woodland creatures we’re used to, these squirrels can be very alarming to look at, […]

1 year ago

It’s estimated that more than 500 million people around the globe will be tuning in The date of the biggest fixture in English football has been rearranged. The season’s first clash between Liverpool and Manchester United has been selected by Sky Sports as the headline of their Super Sunday coverage. Originally planned for October 18th, […]

1 year ago

It’s double what Gary Neville was offered This week’s episode of popular podcast The Overlap took an unexpected step as Irish footballing legend Roy Keane brought out a few of his old Manchester United contracts. After the 54-year-old ex-Manchester United legend had successfully dusted off the old papers, he and former teammate Gary Neville got […]

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She was jailed last year. A woman who was jailed for allegedly stirring up racial hatred last summer has been released from prison. 42-year-old Lucy Connolly posted a tweet in the hours following the Southport attack in July 2024. The Southport attack led to the deaths of three young girls. Her message included calls for […]

1 year ago

It’s the second time it’s gone up in price since 2022 Major UK supermarket Tesco have increased the price of their meal deal for the second time in a year. As of today, a typical meal deal — consisting of a main like a sandwich, a snack, and a drink — will now cost £3.85 […]

1 year ago

He passed away aged 88 US celebrity judge Frank Caprio has passed away aged 88, and has left behind a heartwarming message to his thousands of fans around the world. Caprio, from Rhode Island in New England, was best known for showing both humour and genuine compassion when dealing with court cases. Videos from his […]

1 year ago

He won by a landslide The public have chosen their favourite football co-commentator currently working on TV, and a surprise name has come out on top. While ‘lead commentators’ like Peter Drury and Sam Matterface are responsible for describing the action on the pitch, the role of the co-commentator is to provide live context and […]

1 year ago

‘Miss you old pal.’ British comedian and actor Bill Bailey has taken to Facebook to pay an emotional tribute to his former colleague and friend Sean Lock, who passed away four years ago. Sean Lock tragically died of cancer aged 58 in 2021, leaving the world of British TV and comedy in shock. Lock was […]

1 year ago

He played at AFCON in 2017 Former Zimbabwean international footballer Tendai Ndoro has passed away at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ndoro played for world-renowned side Orlando Pirates for two years between 2015 and 2017 after making a name for himself at Zimbabwean club Chicken Inn. It was around this time that the striker earned […]

1 year ago

He may have set a world record A Ukrainian sniper has shot and killed two Russian soldiers with a single bullet from 2.5 miles away. It has been claimed that the distance, of more than 4,000m, is a new world record for the longest ever shot by a marksman. The news of the achievement was […]

1 year ago

Five questions and one connection that links them all together The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. You’ll take on five questions about some of the modern game’s greatest stars. Uncover the answers and guess the theme that connects them all! These are the same questions […]

1 year ago

The film was titled ‘Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home’ The BBC have opted to pull an upcoming documentary about Ozzy Osbourne from their schedule without explanation. Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home was described as “a moving and inspirational account” of the final chapter of Ozzy’s life. A description of the programme on the BBC’s website reads: “This […]

1 year ago

Brought to you by THINK! – the Government’s flagship road safety campaign THINK! is warning that if you drink a little, you risk a lot by driving while under the influence of alcohol. It is a tragic fact that 23% of drink drive casualties are made up by 16-24 year-olds. This is a higher figure […]

1 year ago

We’ve got social media to thank for them Amongst the 6,000 new words being added to next year’s Cambridge Dictionary are the terms “tradwife” and “skibidi.” For those who haven’t spent enough time online over the last few months, Cambridge define a ‘tradwife’ as “a married woman, especially one who posts on social media, who […]

1 year ago

Neymar’s Santos lost out to Philippe Coutinho’s Vasco da Gama Brazilian superstar Neymar suffered the worst defeat of his career last night as Santos were humbled 6-0 by Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A. The 33-year-old was unable to hold back his emotions as he left the pitch as he attempted to come […]

1 year ago

The actor played 007 four times Pierce Brosnan has retracted a previous suggestion that James Bond could one day be played by a woman. The 72-year-old Mamma Mia actor told Saga magazine that whoever takes up the mantle of James Bond next “has to be a man.” Those comments are in direct contradiction to an […]

1 year ago

It won four BAFTA awards back in the 1990s Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 17 August) is The Commitments, a brilliant 1991 comedy-drama based on Roddy Doyle’s iconic 1987 novel of the same name. It follows the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, who is an unemployed Dublin boy that decides to put together a […]

1 year ago

Coming to a shopping centre or train station near you! While Greggs is undoubtedly the UK’s favourite big chain bakery, it doesn’t mean they’re immune to making changes to their business model when the time comes. As first reported by Time Out, Greggs are about to do just that through the introduction of something called […]

1 year ago

“It’s a killer, no doubt about it” An animal rescue centre in East Yorkshire says it is almost at full capacity after having to take in more than 50 hedgehogs suffering from dehydration. Carers at Wolds Hedgehog Rescue, based in Driffield, East Yorkshire, say the intense heat has caused the overheated hogs to drink from […]

1 year ago

Problems are brewing for the former industry leading brand. Just a month after closing ten of its own branded bars, 1,860 British pubs have opted to stop serving Brewdog beer, as first reported by The Telegraph. The move, which is said to mainly have taken place at larger chain pubs, is part of a wider […]

1 year ago

The ‘Beautiful Girls’ singer has been sentenced to more than three years in jail American musician Sean Kingston has been sentenced for committing wire fraud. Per American outlet TMZ, a judge is said to have told a packed Miami courtroom that Kingston is to face 42 months in prison for his offence. Kingston’s mother Janice […]

1 year ago

Semenyo scored both of Bournemouth’s goals in the 4-2 loss Last night’s opening Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool was marred by an awful incident in the first half. Referee Anthony Taylor suspended play during the 29th minute of the game, after he received a report that Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo had been subject to […]

1 year ago

He’s broken the internet A facial expression made by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as he responded to intense questioning from American news reporters has gone viral online. Yesterday, Putin made his first trip to the USA in a decade to attend a summit with Donald Trump in Alaska where they discussed potential conclusions to the […]

1 year ago

The two leaders met in Alaska yesterday After months of disagreements and tension over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump finally met in the US state of Alaska yesterday. Ukraine has been in a state of crisis for over three years after Putin’s Russian military forces invaded the Eastern European nation […]

1 year ago

More than 700 ‘dangerous dogs’ have been killed by authorities The RSPCA have called into question the effectiveness of the national XL Bully ban, saying that attacks and fatalities have continued to persist in the UK despite hundreds of the dogs being seized and euthanised by police. In January 2024, the government made it illegal […]

1 year ago

He made the claim at a press conference last Sunday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to growing accusations that Israel are committing genocide in the Gaza strip. Netanyahu’s government has been subject to global condemnation from human rights groups — and a series of influential nations including the UK —for their refusal to […]

1 year ago

He’s joined the Toffees on loan Premier League club Everton F.C. have just announced the news that they’ve signed English winger Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City for the duration of the upcoming season. The 29-year-old is still the most expensive British player of all time — after City bought him from Aston Villa […]

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He received his sentence today. Ex-Wigan Athletic defender Ronnie Stam — who won the FA Cup with the Latics in 2013 — has been jailed for seven years for drug smuggling. Stam, alongside his brother, attempted to import 700kg worth of cocaine from the South-American nation of Chile, as first reported by Dutch newspaper De […]

1 year ago

The FA confirmed his suspension today Ex-Premier League referee David Coote has been officially suspended by the FA after making a series of unprofessional comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Coote has been suspended for an eight-week period and must also attend a mandatory face-to-face education programme following his alleged “Aggravated Breach” of FA […]

1 year ago