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  • Freak result on the National Lottery has left some winners shortchanged

    Freak result on the National Lottery has left some winners shortchanged

    Fifteen quid. That’s about the price of a decent Nando’s meal. It’s also the disappointing winnings some National Lottery winners came away with thanks to a weird quirk on last night’s draw. Lotto ticket winners who matched five numbers from this week’s draw only came away with £15. The winnings for matching three numbers in […]

    10 years ago

  • This teenager is the world’s best FIFA 16 player

    This teenager is the world’s best FIFA 16 player

    The top tier FIFA 16 players don’t play crosses. That was just one of the many storylines that came out of an amazing FIFA Interactive World Cup this week. The world’s best FIFA 16 players all came to New York to test their skills in a two-day tournament that saw 17-year-old Mohamad Al-Bacha crowned world champion. Mohamad defeated England’s […]

    10 years ago

  • Rockstar’s “Bully” and “Manhunt” just got PS4 releases

    Rockstar’s “Bully” and “Manhunt” just got PS4 releases

    Rockstar Games has shaped many a gamer. The maker of the Grand Theft Auto series is known for packing its games with memorable worlds and levels, controversial content, and killer soundtracks. Now Playstation 4 gamers will be able to pick two of Rockstar’s under-rated hits on the PSN store. Bully (also known as Canis Canem Edit) and Manhunt have […]

    10 years ago

  • Reports of further explosions in Brussels Metro station following airport blasts

    Reports of further explosions in Brussels Metro station following airport blasts

    There are reports of further explosions in Brussels following the blasts at Zaventem Airport earlier today. Media outlets in Belgium are reporting explosions at Brussels Maalbeek Metro station. The station is close to a number of official European Union buildings. Explosión metro maalbeek pic.twitter.com/9KIEhLMOin — Serge Massart 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 🇬🇪 (@massart_serge) March 22, 2016 The Brussels transport […]

    10 years ago

  • Two explosions heard in Brussels airport

    Two explosions heard in Brussels airport

    Two explosions have been heard in Brussels airport earlier this morning. Photography and footage has emerged of smoke rising from Brussel’s Zaventem airport with a number of people being evacuated. According Sky News, one is said to have occurred near the American Airlines departures desk. #BREAKING: Two loud explosions at #Zaventem airport in #Brussels pic.twitter.com/JFw9RGLjnh — Anna […]

    10 years ago

  • “RRS Boaty McBoatface” isn’t even the best name suggested for that research ship

    “RRS Boaty McBoatface” isn’t even the best name suggested for that research ship

    Boaty McBoatface. That’s the name that’s currently sitting top of a poll asking members of the public to name the Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) new vessel. Because if you ask the internet a question, you’re going to get a few joke answers. Our current top 4 #NameOurShip suggestions. Have you voted yet? https://t.co/Vv5Or05r9l pic.twitter.com/Uf4u1XyHYf — […]

    10 years ago

  • The best place to live in the UK has been revealed…and it might surprise you

    The best place to live in the UK has been revealed…and it might surprise you

    Well this was unexpected. A new poll from The Sunday Times has claimed the “sunny” Hampshire city of Winchester has come out as “Britain’s best place to live”. The home of Lucy Pinder, Jane Austen, Jack Dee and Danny Ings, The Sunday Times Best Places To Live guide dubbed the city as “practically perfect”, thanks to […]

    10 years ago

  • This pizza delivery robot could soon be your hangover salvation

    This pizza delivery robot could soon be your hangover salvation

    Hangovers will never be the same again. Picture the scene: You’re a hungover, crusty mess. You haven’t showered, your wallet is full of receipts, and you are in no shape for human consumption. You don the ‘special’ tracksuit bottoms to wear about the house and order a hangover Domino’s online. Some 30 minutes later, this […]

    10 years ago

  • Sony could be working on a new Playstation 4.5 console

    Sony could be working on a new Playstation 4.5 console

    Sony isn’t one to rest on its laurels. Just after the news of the Playstation VR headset, reports are emerging of Sony developing a brand new console – a Playstation 4.5 – with a focus on virtual reality. According to Kotaku, the rumoured console would come with increased graphical power and a GPU that would support high-end 4K resolution […]

    10 years ago

  • This Liverpool fan absolutely tears into Martin Skrtel’s performance

    This Liverpool fan absolutely tears into Martin Skrtel’s performance

    It’s the hope that kills you. Liverpool were beginning to enjoy a nice little spell this season. They’d turfed Manchester United out of European football, Jon Flanagan has signed a brand new contract and the team was making a late push for European football. Things were on the up. There was even a match against […]

    10 years ago

  • City and United name strong teams for the Manchester Derby

    City and United name strong teams for the Manchester Derby

    There’s local bragging rights and a potential Champions League spot up for grabs in today’s Manchester Derby. It’s been a strange season for both Manchester sides, with both City and United failing to fire on all cylinders this campaign. But with West Ham slipping up against Chelsea on Saturday, both clubs are going all guns […]

    10 years ago

  • Jon Flanagan is Liverpool captain today because football is wonderful

    Jon Flanagan is Liverpool captain today because football is wonderful

    Scouse Cafu is back. Liverpool are on a high right now, having put Manchester United to the sword in the Europa League in mid-week. Up next is a potentially tricky game against Southampton at Anfield but it’s alright, because Jon Flanagan’s back…as captain. Born and bred Scouser. #LFC’s captain this afternoon is Jon Flanagan pic.twitter.com/6hGdwF7bfP […]

    10 years ago

  • Britain now has a museum dedicated to poo

    Britain now has a museum dedicated to poo

    Here’s an, um, unique day trip idea for all of you planning your Easter weekend. The Isle of Wight Zoo will be opening a poo museum this Easter for the curious among you. Coming this Easter folks! #TheNationalPooMuseum #IsleofWight @IsleofWight_Zoo @CECHR_UoD @ImagineRefiner pic.twitter.com/edcoV78BJ0 — Eccleston George (@ecclestongeorge) March 14, 2016 Speaking to the Isle of […]

    10 years ago

  • Here’s why Nigerian Guinness is the drink you really need this St Patrick’s Day

    Here’s why Nigerian Guinness is the drink you really need this St Patrick’s Day

    Here’s your timely Guinness fun fact to impress your mates with at the pub this St Patrick’s Day. Guinness sells more in Nigeria than in Ireland. Thanks in part to a clever “Guinness Gives You Power” marketing campaign in the 1960s, nearly 40 per cent of all Guinness sold worldwide is in Nigeria, with over 2 million […]

    10 years ago

  • “Heat” could be the latest classic film to get the prequel treatment

    “Heat” could be the latest classic film to get the prequel treatment

    Few modern films can match Heat in terms of filmmaking talent. The 1995 heist film brought Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and director Michael Mann together for a three-hour crime epic, boasting incredible shootouts, tense action scenes, and a killer soundtrack. Heat is nothing short of a masterpiece. It also could be getting a prequel in the near […]

    10 years ago

  • This guy spent a month training and eating like The Rock

    This guy spent a month training and eating like The Rock

    We’ve all wished we were The Rock at some point, but this guy went out and lived it for a month. Reddit user “nycballer” – aka Mark Webster – has been training and eating like The Rock since February 1 and recording his journey online. Talking about his experience Mark said he took up the plan not to […]

    10 years ago

  • Nike is finally rolling out trainers with self-tying laces

    Nike is finally rolling out trainers with self-tying laces

    It’s a couple of months late, but we may finally be getting self-tying trainers as prophesied by Back to the Future II. Nike unveiled a new trainer yesterday – the HyperAdapt 1.0 – which boasts power-operated laces. Cristiano Ronaldo was among those lucky enough to try on a pair of the space-age trainers. https://www.instagram.com/p/BDBlv7IhpYW/?hl=en Thanks to a […]

    10 years ago

  • Looking for a new shed? The MoD are selling old helicopters for you to pick up

    Looking for a new shed? The MoD are selling old helicopters for you to pick up

    The Ministry of Defence are now selling the ultimate man caves. A surplus of air force equipment has meant those in …. have made the decision to sell out of use Sea King military helicopters. What use would your average man on the street want with a retired search & rescue helicopter? Imagine turning it […]

    10 years ago

  • Instagram is changing its feed display, and people are freaking out

    Instagram is changing its feed display, and people are freaking out

    Algorithms: yet another thing that we barely paid attention to at school that’s now biting us in the backside. Instagram is the latest company to drop the algorithm buzzword, with the announcement that as of today, it will change to a system where the “best” photos rise to the top of your timeline, rather than the most recent. […]

    10 years ago

  • You smartphone is set to be more secure thanks to the Apple/FBI saga

    You smartphone is set to be more secure thanks to the Apple/FBI saga

    Smartphone security is set to see a massive boost thanks to the ongoing Apple/FBI debate. As The Guardian reports, Facebook, Google and Snapchat are among a number of leading tech companies working on increasing their private technology. In the coming weeks Facebook will be beefing up security on WhatsApp, moving to encrypt voice calls, as […]

    10 years ago

  • Watch your Snapchats! Lewis Hamilton gets into hot water in New Zealand

    Watch your Snapchats! Lewis Hamilton gets into hot water in New Zealand

    Like any self-respecting celebrity in 2016, Lewis Hamilton loves a bit of Snapchat. The two-time Formula One world champion has taken the lead from stars like DJ Khaled and taken to snapchatting any and all of his globetrotting adventures. But a recent Snapchat story landed him in hot water in New Zealand, with Lewis investigated […]

    10 years ago

  • This short film proves that McGregor will only come back stronger

    This short film proves that McGregor will only come back stronger

    Sometimes you have to lose before you learn how to win. The fallout from Conor McGregor’s shocking defeat to Nate Diaz at UFC 196 continues to grow. Celebrities chime in left and right, rumours of potential rematches circulate and mickey taking goes back and forth. But as this short new film reminds us, all that […]

    10 years ago

  • Wrestlemania in London? Boris Johnson’s up for it

    Wrestlemania in London? Boris Johnson’s up for it

    Wrestlemania in London? In the noble sport of professional wrestling, don’t count anything out. London Mayor Boris Johnson has said he is “dead keen” on bringing WWE’s premier wrestling event to the capital one day. During a Twitter Q&A about London’s future, one wrestling fan asked him about the possibility of bringing the likes of […]

    10 years ago

  • One handy trick to sort out all your iPhone syncing needs

    One handy trick to sort out all your iPhone syncing needs

    Considering they’re called smartphones, the average iPhone finds a simple sync far too difficult at times. Too often owners will go to sync their iPhone to a Mac only to find their phone has erased some of their apps, music, photos or more. The problem gets worse when you try and sync your phone to […]

    10 years ago

  • PIC: Jeremy Corbyn’s Snapchat face-swap is really something

    PIC: Jeremy Corbyn’s Snapchat face-swap is really something

    Let it never be said that Jeremy Corbyn likes to get down with the people. This weekend saw the Labour Party leader attend a fundraiser in West Wales as a guest speaker. In between talking to grassroots members of the party, Corbyn took time out for a Snapchat faceswap selfie with Leah Lane, a young Labour women’s officer […]

    10 years ago

  • Star Wars actor John Boyega visits kids at Royal London hospital in character

    Star Wars actor John Boyega visits kids at Royal London hospital in character

    John Boyega is a hero. The Star Wars actor has always stressed the importance of giving something back with his newfound fame and this weekend visited children in Royal London Hospital dressed as his Force Awakens character Finn, so children on the ward could have Star Wars adventures of their own. Boyega says he stayed in […]

    10 years ago

  • PSG win the title with 8 games to go: Here are some of the best one horse races

    PSG win the title with 8 games to go: Here are some of the best one horse races

    It’s one thing to win the league. It’s another thing entirely to win it in March. Incredibly, that’s a feat Paris St. Germain have just pulled off this weekend, sealing the Ligue Un title with a straightforward 9-0 thrashing of bottom placed side Troyes. FULL TIME: PSG give a championship-worthy performance at Troyes to win their 4th […]

    10 years ago

  • PICS: Could these be the new Manchester United kits?

    PICS: Could these be the new Manchester United kits?

    Well at least we know it’s going to be red. As Manchester United’s season slowly draws to an end, fans have turned their attention to what’s going on next year. Who will be the manager? Which European competition will United play in next season, if any? What potential signings have the Red Devils lined up? […]

    10 years ago

  • Arsenal v Watford: Giroud starts for the Gunners

    Arsenal v Watford: Giroud starts for the Gunners

    There’s local pride and a trip to Wembley at stake in this afternoon’s FA Cup game between Arsenal and Watford. Arsenal have named a strong line-up for their FA Cup quarter-final against Watford as they look to win the trophy for a third year running.  The Gunners would be only the second team to complete […]

    10 years ago

  • Jose Mourinho watch out – there’s a new favourite for the Manchester United job

    Jose Mourinho watch out – there’s a new favourite for the Manchester United job

    The Manchester United rumour mill keeps going and going. With Louis Van Gaal almost certain to leave in the summer, speculation as has been rife about the next Old Trafford boss. Jose Mourinho has been touted for months, but according to reports in the Daily Star Sunday, it’ll be Laurent Blanc in charge of United come […]

    10 years ago

  • It looks like Snapchat could be working on a new pair of smartglasses

    It looks like Snapchat could be working on a new pair of smartglasses

    This could change the way we see everything. If their recent hiring posts are any indication, Snapchat could be developing a new kind of “smart” glasses, similar to Google Glass. As reported by CNET, the social media company have been making a number of hires that show they’re interested in wearable smart tech. Snapchat can now […]

    10 years ago

  • Matt LeBlanc crashes a wedding in true Top Gear style

    Matt LeBlanc crashes a wedding in true Top Gear style

    That’s one way to gatecrash a wedding. New Top Gear presenter Matt LeBlanc made a splash at the weekend, crashing a London wedding as part of a new stunt for the upcoming series. The former Friends star was taken on a tour of the capital with a difference, joining forces with former rally driver and […]

    10 years ago

  • Spider-Man steals the show “Captain America: Civil War” trailer

    Spider-Man steals the show “Captain America: Civil War” trailer

    Two words. All it took was two words. The final trailer for Captain America: Civil War has arrived and it’s certainly very impressive. Everyone looks po-faced and angry and worrying about the weight of their superheroism on the world and what it means and Spider-Man is finally here to say hello. Yes. Spider-Man is here. […]

    10 years ago

  • VIDEO: Helen Mirren left Stephen Colbert speechless and she’ll do the same to you

    VIDEO: Helen Mirren left Stephen Colbert speechless and she’ll do the same to you

    Is there anything Helen Mirren can’t do? It normally takes a lot to make Stephen Colbert speechless, but all it took for Helen Mirren was one kiss. One heck of a kiss. Mirren appeared on “The Late Night with Stephen Colbert” on Wednesday to talk about some upcoming projects but left the presenter short circuited with little […]

    10 years ago

  • PICS: New images from the upcoming ‘Preacher’ adaptation have been released

    PICS: New images from the upcoming ‘Preacher’ adaptation have been released

    The first images of the AMC adaptation of notorious graphic novel Preacher have been released and things are looking promising. Dominic Cooper looks perfectly cast as hard as nails leading man Jesse Custer. Backed up by Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Ruth Negga as Tulip and Misfits actor Joseph Gilgun as Cassidy, it certainly looks as if producer Seth Rogen […]

    10 years ago

  • Scotland is looking for an AmbassaDog. No, really.

    Scotland is looking for an AmbassaDog. No, really.

    The Scottish tourism board are looking for a new dog ambassador. We’re not kidding. The folks at Visit Scotland are looking for Scotland’s top dog to be the face of a new campaign highlighting dog-friendly trips. The competition is open to all dogs in Scotland, with Visit Scotland on the eye out for a friendly and outgoing pooch […]

    10 years ago

  • Wireless Festival 2016: Calvin Harris, Chase & Status and Boy Better Know headline

    Wireless Festival 2016: Calvin Harris, Chase & Status and Boy Better Know headline

    Wireless Festival have just released their line up for 2016 and it’s got a little something for everyone. There’s a thick seam of British talent throughout, with Calvin Harris, Chase & Status and Boy Better Know taking headline slots, backed up by artists such as Big Narstie, Krept & Konan, Lady Leshurr, Jess Glynne and Newham […]

    10 years ago

  • Ex-Southampton winger Eljero Elia arrested following an alleged assault

    Ex-Southampton winger Eljero Elia arrested following an alleged assault

    Former Southampton loanee Eljero Elia has been arrested following an alleged involvement in a brawl with a fan. According to Dutch outlet AD, the Feyenoord winger was arrested on Monday in Rotterdam following their recent KNVB Cup semi-final win over AZ Alkmaar. Elia is reported to have spent the night in a cell after following his alleged involvement in an […]

    10 years ago

  • The London Night Tube moves one step closer

    The London Night Tube moves one step closer

    The London Night Tube just took another step towards becoming a reality. London Underground Tube drivers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new pay and condition deal that should could finally bring about a 24 hour train service in London. The Aslef union, which represents all train drivers in the United Kingdom, has reported […]

    10 years ago

  • 7 handy web extensions to kickstart your productivity

    7 handy web extensions to kickstart your productivity

    Web extensions work much like apps on your smartphone, using nifty bits of tech to turbocharge your online experience. We’ve taken a look at some of the best web extensions to help you get more stuff done and free up more time for things you really enjoy. Turbo charge your browsing experience with these selection […]

    10 years ago

  • David Cameron’s just tried a Scottish accent and it’s pretty bad

    David Cameron’s just tried a Scottish accent and it’s pretty bad

    Whoever’s writing David Cameron’s jokes probably needs to be reined in. The Prime Minister has been on a tear recently, dropping bizarre ‘jokes’ in back to back PMQs and has now tried imitating at Scottish accent at the Scottish Conservative conference in Murrayfield. David Cameron tried his hand at the accent during a quick anecdote […]

    10 years ago

  • Kendrick Lamar’s just dropped a new surprise album

    Kendrick Lamar’s just dropped a new surprise album

    Damn Kendrick, back at it again with the surprise album release. Almost a year to the date of releasing “To Pimp A Butterfly” on an unsuspecting public, Kendrick Lamar has once again dropped an album out of the blue for fans everywhere. The new release called “untitled, unmastered” is a collection of eight tracks that, […]

    10 years ago

  • VIDEO: This ‘Geordie’ character on US show Castle is a contender for worse accent ever

    VIDEO: This ‘Geordie’ character on US show Castle is a contender for worse accent ever

    Geordies, look away now. Cult television show Castle will have you cringing with this…interesting interpretation of the Newcastle accent. The crime series, which sees Nathan Fillion get himself into all sorts of amusing scrapes, hit a wrong turn with a recent season eight episode where Castle had to infiltrate an English class for beginners to […]

    10 years ago

  • VIDEO: Watch this kid nail a hole-in-one on Tiger Woods’ new course

    VIDEO: Watch this kid nail a hole-in-one on Tiger Woods’ new course

    Tiger Woods might not be the golfer he used to be, but this story takes some beating. This week saw the opening of Tiger’s new charity golf course for children – Bluejack National in Houston. To commemorate the occasion, young local golfer Taylor Crozier was invited to take the inaugural shot. Taylor, aged 11 stepped up […]

    10 years ago

  • 7 new mobile games you should be playing right now

    7 new mobile games you should be playing right now

    It’s time to freshen up what you play while sat on the toilet. Here’s a selection of great mobile games new to Android & iOS. Lara Croft GO (Android & iOS – £3.99) Accompanying Lara’s stunning return in ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’, comes Lara Croft GO, a head scratching puzzle adventure game where you […]

    10 years ago