‘I need to make sure I’m going to be looked after’ British-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes says she fears running out of money to pay for carers. The 83-year-old who played Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise spoke to the Radio Times about her worries. She said: “I’m worried that I won’t have enough money […]

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Three children were killed in the attack All the children who were injured in last Monday’s Southport knife attack and taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital have now been discharged. In a statement issued today the hospital said: “We are really pleased to be able to share that all the children involved in last Monday’s […]

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He’s found himself a plan B if athletics doesn’t work out A pole vaulter who became famous after his manhood clipped the bar, denying him a chance of an Olympic medal, has reportedly been offered a staggering amount of money to star in adult films. Pornographic site CamSoda has apparently offered French pole vaulter, Anthony […]

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‘Totally worth it!’ Snoop Dogg has been spotted everywhere during these Olympics – holding the Olympic torch, cheering on Simone Biles in the gymnastics and even getting to know the Olympic horses taking part in the equestrian events. The 52-year-old rapper has been stealing the show at several events as he assumes the role of […]

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Josh Kerr vs Jakob Ingebrigtsen Team GB now sit on 42 medals in total after Keely Hodgkinson’s brilliant and historic gold medal on the track last night. There are plenty more golden opportunities throughout the rest of the week. Today they have several good chances to get back on the podium across several sports. The […]

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Free beer… where do we sign up? If you are a little on the adventurous side when it comes to your chosen tipple then Aldi have a role that could be just for you! The Which? Cheapest Supermarket winner is on the look-out for an Official Beer Taster to review its upcoming range of seasonal […]

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She is already on her way home A swimmer has been kicked out of the athletes village at the Paris Olympics after she was said to creating an ‘inappropriate environment’. Paraguayan swimmer, Luana Alonso was staying at the village for the duration of the games but the Paraguay Olympic Committee announced she had been asked […]

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He was ‘found in distress’ on Friday Zac Efron has issued an update to fans after he was found in a swimming pool in Ibiza and rushed to hospital. The 36-year-old was ‘found in distress’ and pulled from the pool by two people who worked at the private Villa he was staying at on Friday […]

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‘The lack of targets I really struggled with’ Max Whitlock has already thrown himself into his next project after his final routine as a gymnast in Paris. The six-time Olympic medallist became a household name in Britain at the London 2012 Olympics when the then 19-year-old was a part of the Great Britain team who […]

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‘Absolutely picturesque’ A scenic European holiday destination, that straddles two countries, has been dubbed ‘Lake Como without the crowds’. The picturesque Lake Lugano is a stunning body of water that stretches into Switzerland and Italy and has become a popular destination for tourists this summer. Lugano sits south of the Alps, between the Swiss Ticino […]

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It’s too hot and too vegan The Paris 2024 Olympics have had their fair share of controversy from the surprising wins in the boxing to the delayed triathlon due to the water quality of the Seine and of course the Opening Ceremony which divided opinion. Now, athletes have called out the village where they are […]

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The convicted rapist is not staying at the Olympic Village with his fellow competitors. The volleyball partner of convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde has spoken out in defence of his teammate after he received boos and jeers from the crowd at the Olympic Games in Paris. The pair, who represent the Netherlands, received […]

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They have clarified the rules The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued a statement following Imane Khelif’s controversial win at the Olympics yesterday. Italian boxer Angela Carini faced the Algerian Khelif on Thursday but the match lasted just 46 seconds before Carini abandoned the fight with a suspected broken nose. She refused to shake her […]

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It was a fight shrouded in controversy Italy’s Angela Carini left the ring after just 46 seconds with a suspected broken nose following the controversial fight against Algerian boxer Imane Khelif who failed a gender test at last year’s world championships. Khelif was banned from competing in a gold medal match in Delhi by the International […]

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‘I know a trained assassin when I see one’ A photo of Turkish shooter 51-year-old Yusuf Dikec has gone viral after he picked up silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team event in Paris with his partner Sevval Ilayda Tarhan. A photo of Dikec’s unconventional approach was shared to social media as he competed […]

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Both contenders will fight in Paris this week. The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that two boxers who were disqualified from the world champion­ships last year for failing gender eligibility tests will be permitted to fight in Paris. Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting and Algeria’s Imane Khelif will commence their Olympic campaigns later this week. Yu-ting will […]

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‘People forget I’m playing a character’ Actress Sydney Sweeney, who shot to fame on HBO’s ‘Euphoria’, has said she ‘won’t stop’ filming nude scenes in Hollywood. The 26-year-old hasn’t shied away from nude scenes during her career which has earned her a ‘sex symbol’ status. However, Sweeney has previously said some people struggle to separate […]

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She is the latest to hit out at the ceremony ‘Full House’ actress Candace Cameron Bure is the latest celebrity to slam the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony. The ceremony caused controversy for a scene which saw drag performers positioned at a long table which many said ‘mocked’ the famous Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of […]

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How many medals can Team GB claim? Yesterday, Team GB picked up two gold medals in the trap shooting and the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay but narrowly missed out on a bronze in the women’s gymnastics team final. Today there are 18 gold medals on offer with the first of the day already being won […]

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‘It was joyful… she’s dreadful’ Minnie Driver is set to take on the role of an iconic Batman villain in an unusual twist in the franchise. The ‘Circle of Friends’ actress will voice Oswalda Cobblepot, a female interpretation of The Penguin in Prime Video’s upcoming animated series ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’. The casting was revealed at […]

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Three children have died with five others in critical condition The names of all three children killed in yesterday’s knife attack in Southport have been released by Police. Six-year-old Bebe King and seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe were killed yesterday as they attended a Taylor Swift-themed dance party in Southport. Bebe King’s family paid tribute to […]

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Customers are being urged to return products for a refund Four UK supermarkets have issued ‘do not eat’ warnings on several products that may be unsafe for consumption. The Food Standards Agency has alerted consumers about a variety of popular food items in recent weeks, urging customers to return the products in exchange for a […]

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It’s another action-packed day Team GB had a fabulous day in Paris yesterday picking up six medals on a marvellous Monday. Today did not get off to the best of starts for Olympic organisers or Team GB as the triathlon was postponed. Team GB have enjoyed success in this event in recent years and had […]

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They found out through social media A swimmer has reportedly been sent home from the Paris Olympics after breaking a major rule with her boyfriend. Brazilian swimmer Ana Carolina Vieira has been sent home from the games while her boyfriend and fellow Olympian Gabriel Santos has been given a warning. The Brazilian Olympic confirmed on […]

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That explains a lot The sun’s out but you’re stuck indoors with a streaming cold and a sore head feeling sorry for yourself as you fail to make the most of the few days of summer we’re currently being treated to. But you’re not alone, you may have noticed a large number of your friends, […]

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It comes after the country has been bathed in sunshine The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across much of the UK. The country has been experiencing glorious sunshine and temperatures in the mid-20s over the last few days but nothing good lasts forever and the Met Office has warned that […]

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What’s in the box? The Olympics are in full swing and Team GB have just won their fifth medal of the games – a silver for Tom Daley and Noah Williams in the diving. There has been much discussion over the design of the medals with each one, no matter which of the three colours […]

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It is a busy schedule There are 19 gold medals up for grabs on day three and Team GB are in with a chance of claiming their first gold of the games. Events get underway at 7.30am when Kirsty Gilmour will play Azerbaijan’s Keisha Fatimah Azzahra in the women’s singles group play stage in the […]

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He was nicknamed Eric the Eel Equatorial Guinea swimmer, Eric Moussambani shot to international fame at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 as he competed in the men’s 100m freestyle. Moussambani had only taken up the sport eight months earlier and had been invited to the games through a wildcard. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) provides […]

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Peaty seeks historic third Olympic gold Adam Peaty is looking relaxed ahead of tonight’s 100m breaststroke final where he goes in search of a historic third Olympic gold medal in this event. Peaty’s decorated career has been a joy to watch but it has not been without its struggles for the 29-year-old who is now […]

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He did not get a warm reception Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old when he was 19, is competing at the games for the Netherlands and was booed as he made his Olympic debut. As he and his teammate Matthew Immers were introduced to the crowd for […]

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‘New mask, same task’ Robert Downey Jr. who was famous for his portrayal of Iron Man until his character’s demise in Avengers: Endgame, will return to the franchise. It has been announced that the 59-year-old will play notorious Victor Von Doom, also known as Dr Doom. The announcement was made at the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday […]

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This is a huge discovery! It is a question that scientists and musicians alike have been pondering for decades now: Is there life on Mars? Nasa think they may have an answer for us! They believe they have found signs of life on Mars after their rover on the red planet found a spotty, vein-filled […]

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His comments have divided opinion As Team GB celebrate their first two medals of the Olympic Games on the first day of events, one famous Brit who was not cheering was broadcaster and journalist Piers Morgan. The former Good Morning Britain host took to X to rant about silver and bronze medallists, branding them ‘losers’. […]

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Tragic news Three members of Grammy-nominated family band, The Nelons have been killed in a plane crash en-route to a concert. Three members of the renowned gospel group, Jason Nelon Clark, Kelly Nelon Clark, and their daughter Amber Nelon Kistler, were on board the flight to Alaska when it came down in Wyoming on Friday. […]

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Viewers were confused There were many talking points from last night’s Olympic opening ceremony that took place on the Seine in Paris. The ambitious spectacle divided opinion with many, including Clare Balding labelling the show as ‘weird and wonderful’ whilst USA’s Michael Johnson was left speechless before declaring it was ‘different’. The show celebrated several […]

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The IOC have issued an apology Olympic Games organisers have been forced to apologise after they introduced South Korea’s athletes as North Korea during the opening ceremony. As their boat floated down the Seine and South Korean athletes waved their nation’s flag, they were introduced in both French and English as the Democratic People’s Republic […]

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He knows what is required Mikel Arteta left his press conference chuckling after a question about his teams’ chances of winning the Premier League title next year. Arteta was speaking to press ahead of Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against Manchester United in the States. He was reminded that his side have twice failed to pip Pep […]

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‘At last Queen Celine is back’ The Paris Olympics got underway last night with an opening ceremony that was described as ‘weird and wonderful’ by BBC presenter Clare Balding. It was the first time an opening ceremony hadn’t taken place in a stadium as the majority of the show took place on the river Seine. […]

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That’s a huge relief Grand Theft Auto VI will not be affected by the SAG-AFTRA game actors strike despite initial concerns that the release may have to be pushed back because of it. SAG-AFTRA game actors are currently on strike against some of the biggest companies in the industry over AI but GTA 6 is one of […]

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‘That is the most idiotic thing I’ve heard’ Though most people smile politely when a colleague or friend tells them the name they have chosen for their child regardless whether they like it or not, one Australian woman’s reaction was so bad HR had to get involved. The woman took to Reddit to explain her […]

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It is the most picturesque venue of the Games Long before events at the Paris 2024 Olympics got underway, the games set an unusual record. The selection of Teanhupo’o, Tahiti in French Polynesia as the location of the surfing event sets the record for the furthest competition from a host city in Olympic history. The […]

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They were only supposed to be up there a week Nasa has issued an update on the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. Two astronauts went to the space station almost 50 days ago as part of a test of Boeing’s Starliner capsule. The spacecraft was plagued by problems before and after its launch […]

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Are we on track to reach our target? At the end of day nine in Paris, Team GB are celebrating one of their best starts to an Olympic Games ever. With 37 medals, they are currently sitting fifth in the medal table. At the end of day nine in Tokyo, Team GB had 32 medals […]

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‘I’ll do anything to hustle for some more money’ Whilst crowd funding sites have often been used for athletes to achieve their Olympic dreams, Team GB divers have turned to adult platform OnlyFans to help raise money to get to Paris. Olympic gold-medal winner Jack Laugher has revealed that he is one of a group […]

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‘He drives like an angry teenager’ New footage has emerged of Max Verstappen’s crash with Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian Grand Prix this past weekend. As the pair battled for third place on the grid the Dutchman and the Brit collided on the first turn with seven laps to go. Now, onboard footage from the […]

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This is scary The Simpsons are well-known for their scarily accurate predictions of the future and viewers are freaked out by some of their 2024 predictions that have already come true. In previous years they have accurately predicted such events as the horsemeat scandal of 2013 which they hinted at 19 years earlier, the pro-Trump […]

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‘There is no excuse’ Team GB’s joint-most decorated female Olympian, Charlotte Dujardin has pulled out of Paris 2024 after a video emerged showing her “making an error of judgement”. The six-time dressage medallist is now under investigation from the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) and the British Equestrian Federation and British Dressage will ‘withdraw […]

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It is hoped female passengers will feel safer An airline has announced that it will allow female passengers to choose the gender of the person sitting next to them. IndiGo, India’s largest low-cost airline, revealed it would allow female passengers to check the gender of the person sat next to them ahead of flying. It […]

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He’s not said no… Pep Guardiola hasn’t ruled out managing England Men’s National team upon the conclusion of his contract with Manchester City at the end of next season. The City manager has been linked with the job ever since Gareth Southgate resigned last week following England’s defeat to Spain in the Euros final. It […]

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