There are far more benefits than just having no hangovers Sober October isn’t as popular as Dry January but tens of thousands of Brits take part every year. And right about now a lot of them are probably pretty desperate for a refreshing pint, with the finish line less than 24 hours away. However, some […]

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There’s an educational reason behind the blue pumpkin Pumpkins are one of the most iconic sights of Halloween, with orange Jack-o’-lantern’s seen outside many homes as the end of October approaches. But if you’ve ever seen a blue pumpkin during spooky season, there could be an important reason for this. Blue pumpkins and blue pumpkin […]

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But what an era it was The PlayStation 4 era looks like it’s officially over after Sony appears to have published its final game for the console. Of course, some may argue that the PS4 generation really came to an end with the launch of the PlayStation 5, and there’s no denying that this was […]

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She said families pick her out because she is a ‘single woman on her own’ It’s seemingly a constant source of debate when travelling by plane – as a single traveller, should you swap seats to let family or couple sit together? One woman is in no doubt about where she stands on the matter, […]

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Lil Wayne himself has even reacted to the waxwork Lil Wayne has become the latest celebrity to have a dubious waxwork of themselves unveiled. Sometimes waxworks can be eerily life-like, sometimes they are just a little bit off, and on some very rare occasions they actually look a bit more lively than their human counterpart. It’s safe […]

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Here we go again (again) A Mamma Mia 3 film has seemingly been confirmed by one of the franchise’s leading figures. In 2008, we all went ABBA-crazy when Judy Craymer”s much-loved musical was brought to the big screen. Featuring Hollywood A-listers like Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth, the first Mamma Mia […]

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‘We asked him to take part in this programme and he chose not to’ Gavlar and Smithie is one of the most iconic bromances in British sitcom history. For three series, viewers across the UK found themselves just as invested in their friendship as they were Gavin’s romance with Stacey. But it’s well documented how, […]

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The first episode of Planet Earth III has had a big impact on viewers BBC viewers have been left in a combination of awe and shock after watching the first episode of Planet Earth III. The latest David Attenborough series has received acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Along with being labelled “awe-inspiring” and “magnificent”, […]

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‘I paid for the extra legroom and I need it!’ A man has defended himself after he refused to let an elderly couple sit in his seat on a flight because he had specifically paid for an upgrade. Flying can be uncomfortable at the best of times, but especially on long-haul flights, which is why […]

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‘Boys made The Hangover look like child’s play’ A group of lads managed to put together one of the most chaotic and wild holidays ever seen during a trip to Las Vegas for a mate’s birthday. There’s a reason that Vegas is known as the City of Sin, as a hive of partying and revelry arguably the […]

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It’s crunch time for the Red Roses The quarter finals were amazing. The first semi final was a walkover. But now England can put all the talk of a lopsided draw to a bed as they finally meet one of the big boys. The Red Roses take on reigning champions South Africa in Paris tonight […]

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No inflation here Nowadays, it can feel a bit like no matter where you go, drinks are expensive. A £5 pint seems to be the norm even outside of London, and the days of doing an entire night out with just the £20 in your pocket seem long gone. But not everywhere. One glowing beacon […]

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‘For me, England’s greatest ever player’ Tributes have flooded in from across the world of football for Sir Bobby Charlton following the news of his passing at the age of 86. This afternoon, the Charlton family announced Sir Bobby had “passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning”, surrounded by family. A World Cup […]

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‘The Greatest English Football player and Manchester United’s greatest ambassador’ Gary Neville has paid tribute to fellow Manchester United Sir Bobby Charlton following the news of his passing at the age of 86. This afternoon, the Charlton family announced Sir Bobby had “passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning”, surrounded by family. A […]

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Manchester United have said they are ‘in mourning’ following Sir Bobby’s passing Manchester United have released a moving statement following the news that club legend Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86. This afternoon, the Charlton family announced Sir Bobby had “passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning”, surrounded by […]

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He ‘passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning’ Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86, his family has confirmed. In a statement, the family said: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning. […]

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In partnership with O2 ‘To Wear the Rose is a huge honour’ To celebrate the England fans that play such a huge part in the game, O2 have created a piece of art to symbolise everything that England Rugby and its fans stand for. Wear la Rose celebrates English rugby fandom and how crucial they […]

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You and me, got a whole lot of quiztory Bang, another quiz, hitting you around the face like a wet fish of general knowledge. This week, you’ve got a round based around the Rugby World Cup semi finalists (fear not non-rugby fans, it has very little to do with the sport itself) and some classic […]

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‘Another price hike? For a bunch of filler content?’ Netflix subscribers have said they’re going to cancel their accounts after the streaming platform revealed it would be raising its prices for millions across the UK. Just months after a launching a crackdown on password sharing, Netflix has now decided to hike its subscription price. Users […]

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Cat lovers, be warned It’s the horror series that Netflix viewers can’t get enough of, but some are urging people to avoid one particular scene from The Fall of the House of Usher. Spoilers ahead Based on an Edgar Allan Poe short story of the same name and other works by the legendary writer, the […]

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Your Clubcard points can now get you money off pints BrewDog has launched a partnership with Tesco which means customers can get money off food and drink – and even free pints – with their Clubcard. Clubcard points that you earn from shopping at Tesco can get you money off all sorts of things, but […]

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‘It was very theatrical, he pretended to faint and slumped himself down on the floor’ A man in Spain faked heart attacks in more than 20 restaurants as part of a theatrical effort to avoid paying the bill. The 50-year-old expat, from Lithuania, would apparently often go to restaurants in the Costa Blanca region and […]

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Weekend viewing sorted! Stephen Graham’s latest series is now streaming on Netflix and has been met with rave reviews. Bodies arrived on the platform today (October 19) and is a murder mystery set over four different eras, spanning 163 years. The synopsis for the series – which is based on the graphic novel by Si […]

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The actor revealed she is ‘aware of her vulnerability’ Miriam Margolyes has revealed she has undergone major heart surgery and now has a “cow’s heart.” The legendary actress was appearing on the Table Manners podcast when she said that she’d had a procedure called a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The 82-year-old explained: “I’ve got […]

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‘The world will miss you very much’ Sylvester Stallone has shared a touching tribute to his Rocky co-star Burt Young following the actor’s death. On Wednesday, Young’s daughter Anne Morea Steingieser told the New York Times that her father had passed away at the age of 83. The veteran actor was best known of his […]

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Young appeared in all six of the original Rocky films Burt Young has died at the age of 83. The actor was best known for his role in the Rocky film’s as the titular boxer’s brother-in-law and best friend Paulie. The news of his passing was confirmed by Young’s daughter, Anne Morea Steingieser, to the […]

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Her husband isn’t keen apparently A mum has explained how her and her family try to promote a low-waste lifestyle by using ‘Family Cloth’ instead of loo roll. In a recent video on her TikTok page, Ali shared what it’s like when her family come to visit her “low waste home.” In the clip, she mimicked their […]

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She said the paragliders ‘gave me a fright’ A woman in Doncaster has voiced her anger at paragliders who made her think Hamas were invading the city. Last week, Palestinian militant group Hamas were filmed using paragliders as they launched a horrific attack on the Supernova music festival in Israel. More than 260 bodies were […]

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‘It doesn’t get easier. It is what it is’ Robert De Niro has admitted that he doesn’t do any of the “heavy lifting” in raising his baby daughter with his partner Tiffany Chen. Earlier this year, the veteran actor welcomed his seventh child, Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro, with Chen. Along with Gia, the 80-year-old has six […]

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Something’s a bit off about the Rock’s waxwork People are really not sure about a new waxwork of Dwayne Johnson that has been unveiled. Sometimes waxworks can be eerily life-like, sometimes they are just a little bit off, and on some very rare occasions they actually look a bit more lively than their human counterpart. […]

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12 years driving in America hadn’t prepared him for British roads An American man who had spent more than a decade driving in the US decided to take a UK driving test without having had any lessons on this side of the pond, and it didn’t go brilliantly for him. Kam, from Florida, has been […]

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The crash happened in the city centre Emergency services have responded to a crash in Manchester city centre after a bus crashed into a building. Police, fire service vehicles and ambulance crews were rushed to the scene in Piccadilly Gardens in the heart of the city, and a cordon is currently in place. The incident […]

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The asteroid is thought to be the ‘exposed core of an early planet’ NASA has successfully launched a mission to explore an asteroid believed to be so valuable that it would make every human on Earth a billionaire. Last year, the space agency confirmed it was planning to explore asteroid 16 Psyche, which is composed […]

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Her family confirmed the news on social media Tributes have been paid to former Miss World contestant Sherika De Armas after she died at the age of 26. De Armas had represented Uruguay at the 2015 Miss World competition, which was won by Spanish representative Mireia Lalaguna. Six years after her appearance in the contest, […]

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The internet has dubbed her ‘Oyster Girl’ A woman was left outraged when her date left her to foot the bill after she necked back almost 50 oysters. TikToker @equanaaa went for a lovely evening out at Fontaine’s Oyster House in Atlanta with a fella who she said had wanted to go on a date […]

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Biblical Liam Gallagher has announced a huge arena tour to celebrate the 30 year anniversary of Definitely Maybe. Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of Oasis’ now-iconic debut album, which was released in August 1994. The record featured songs such as Rock ‘n’ Roll Star’, ‘Live Forever’, ‘Supersonic’ and arguably marked the start of […]

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‘Eurostar bedbugs are not gonna get me’ A woman has taken bedbugs prevention to the extreme by choosing to wear a hazmat suit on a recent Eurostar trip. In recent weeks, concern has grown that a bedbug infestation may be gripping the UK after a plague of the critters hit Paris and other French cities. […]

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Sturridge claims he was unaware of the legal proceedings take place against him Daniel Sturridge has released a statement following the news that an arrest warrant has been issued for him. On Thursday, the Daily Mail reported that a US court had issues the arrest warrant after the former Premier League striker failed to appear in […]

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‘I do what I’m supposed to do as a father and a husband’ A dad has gone viral after posting a rant which has been praised for challenging society’s gender stereotypes. In a TikTok which has racked up some 6.2 million views and more than 1.2 million likes, J.R. Minton started off the video by […]

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Light has been shone on the sighting New footage of the mythical Bigfoot seems to have been explained. Earlier this week, footage was shared on social media which appeared to show a large “creature” walking with large strides. The video was captured by couple, Shannon Parker and her partner Stetson Tyler, on a train in […]

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Some never-before-seen items are arriving McDonald’s will be making some big menu changes in the coming days as it prepares to launch its October offerings. From Wednesday (October 18), seven brand new items will be on the Maccies menu, including two new burgers – the McCrispy BBQ Smokehouse and the Philly Cheese Stack. The McCrispy […]

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Things really ramp up in episode two apparently Horror fans have been taking to social media to rave about The Fall of the House of Usher, saying it will give them “nightmares.” Based on an Edgar Allan Poe short story of the same name and other works by the legendary writer, the Netflix series is […]

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Superstition has no power over the pub quiz It’s Friday the 13th guys. Stay calm. Bad luck doesn’t enter the realms of the pub quiz, don’t get in your own head about it. Go with your gut, don’t overthink things, shut out the noise (but maybe don’t walk under any ladders or smash a mirror […]

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There could be three times as much water below the Earth’s crust as there is in the oceans With the incredible advances in science that have taken place in recent decades, major discoveries seem to be a semi-regular occurrence. Whether it’s Earth-like planets dozens of lightyears away, ancient forests under China, or the fact the […]

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Sandra Hannah has been charged alongside four others A woman who went viral after losing her parrot, Chanel the African Grey, is set to face trial after being charged with drug offences, alongside four others. In case you needed reminding, Sandra Hannah, from Cumberland Gate in Netherton, became a viral star in 2020 after sharing a […]

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Any charge won’t be implemented until after the winter months Households could be made to pay a temporary charge of £17 a year to help stop energy suppliers from going out of business. The energy regulator Ofgem says rising prices and the cost of living crisis meant consumers were £2.6bn in debt over the summer, […]

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He realised his mistake 20 minutes in A teacher in Florida has landed himself in hot water after accidentally showing his class of nine and 10-year-olds the Winnie the Pooh horror movie. On October 2, the class of fourth graders at Academy of Innovative Education in Miami Springs asked the teacher to stick on a film […]

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NASA believes the asteroid could be one of the keys to life on Earth NASA has revealed its long-awaited analysis of samples collected from an asteroid which could crash into Earth in 150 years. The space agency sent their Osiris-Rex probe to Bennu, a 1,250ft asteroid which could hit Earth in 2182, in 2020 as part […]

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‘To say this movie is gory and graphic is a severe understatement’ Film lovers have been left shocked after watching an under-the-radar horror which some have described as one of the most disturbing films they’ve ever watched. Viewers have been taking to social media to both praise the movie and voice their shock at just […]

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The pool stages are done, and now we’re into the Rugby World Cup quarter finals The Rugby World Cup quarter finals are here, and we’ve got you covered for all the big moments and talking points. We know the identity of three of the semi finalists – New Zealand, Argentina and England. Los Pumas stormed […]

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