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  • Johnny Depp loses bid to appeal ‘wife beater’ ruling

    Johnny Depp loses bid to appeal ‘wife beater’ ruling

    The actor has been in a long court case battle with ex-wife, Amber Heard Johnny Depp has been denied the chance to appeal against a High Court ruling that he assaulted his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The actor had asked the Court of Appeal for permission to challenge the ruling of the libel case he lost […]

    5 years ago

  • Rocket League Sideswipe is coming to mobile

    Rocket League Sideswipe is coming to mobile

    The Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars series, as it was formerly known, is bringing a spin-off game to mobile. If you’re a gamer, you’ve likely tried your hand at a game of Rocket League before screaming the house down in frustration and rage-quitting the second you see just how ridiculously high the skill level is. For […]

    5 years ago

  • Rishi Sunak plans to cut funding for armed forces veterans by 40%

    Rishi Sunak plans to cut funding for armed forces veterans by 40%

    Funding for armed forces veterans is set to face cuts by the Treasury Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced plans to cut funding for armed forces veterans and their families, according to Larisa Brown, The Times’ defence editor. While it seems they were happy to increase defence spending by an additional £24.1 billion […]

    5 years ago

  • Man arrested after bomb squad called to ‘suspicious item’ at Queen’s residence

    Man arrested after bomb squad called to ‘suspicious item’ at Queen’s residence

    A suspected bomb was found outside the Queen’s Edinburgh home A bomb disposal team was called to the Queen’s official Scottish residence at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh late on Tuesday evening. After a report that a “suspicious item” had been spotted on the grounds of the Palace, the bomb squad was sent to the estate around […]

    5 years ago

  • Banksy’s Covid painting for NHS charity sells for £14.4m

    Banksy’s Covid painting for NHS charity sells for £14.4m

    Banksy produced another profound panting back in May. It just went to charity for £14.4m In a world-record auction, Banksy’s Covid-19 painting has just been sold for £16.8 million, including a buyer’s premium of £1.8 million. In line with this inherently charitable act, the bulk of this sum – “more than £16m” – would go […]

    5 years ago

  • US billionaires’ wealth grew by $1,300,000,000,000 during lockdown

    US billionaires’ wealth grew by $1,300,000,000,000 during lockdown

    The world has enough billionaires but billionaires never have enough In a year when most economies, industries and people in general have been put under added financial strain due to the coronavirus pandemic, a few have gone by unscathed. In fact, for a select few American billionaires, they’ve only got richer. Trigger warning: it’s a […]

    5 years ago

  • Oscar-nominated actor George Segal dies aged 87

    Oscar-nominated actor George Segal dies aged 87

    The seasoned Hollywood veteran died after complications following heart surgery The legendary actor, George Segal, has died aged 87. He starred in hit films such as Killing ’em Softly, Look Who’s Talking Now, Just Shoot Me! and countless other projects on the silver and small screen. Even if you can’t quite place his films off […]

    5 years ago

  • Anti-vaxxers are fuming about Krispy Kreme’s free doughnut offer

    Anti-vaxxers are fuming about Krispy Kreme’s free doughnut offer

    No, seriously, they even get upset over doughnuts now. Sorry, donuts* for you Americans. In what we think is a quite positive, wholesome and clever little marketing idea, Krispy Kreme are handing out free doughnuts to people who have got their Covid vaccinations. Good idea, right? We'd like to show sweet support to those who […]

    5 years ago

  • NRA bragged about blocking ban on AR-15s in Boulder days before mass shooting

    NRA bragged about blocking ban on AR-15s in Boulder days before mass shooting

    Just days before America’s 7th mass shooting of the year, the NRA bragged about blocking a ban on the deadly assault rifle used in several incidents The NRA (National Rifle Association) is America’s highly outspoken gun-rights advocacy group. It has been endorsed by everyone from Chuck Norris to James Earl Jones and, of course – […]

    5 years ago

  • The Philippines are pioneering proof of delivery photoshoots

    The Philippines are pioneering proof of delivery photoshoots

    Proof of delivery photoshoots could be the next major meme of 2021 and we’re all for it People working in the logistics sector and as delivery drivers – whether it be with your post or your Saturday night takeaway – have played an essential role in the past year or so. With businesses closed and […]

    5 years ago

  • Thames seal nicknamed Freddie Mercury put down after dog attack

    Thames seal nicknamed Freddie Mercury put down after dog attack

    ‘Freddie’, the popular Thames seal was mauled by a dog this past weekend For those of you that have never heard of Freddie Mercury before (the seal, not the singer) he was a male seal that often appeared along the banks of the Thames and had inspired a cult following. Often spotted near Hammersmith Bridge, […]

    5 years ago

  • Gunman kills 10 people after opening fire in Colorado supermarket

    Gunman kills 10 people after opening fire in Colorado supermarket

    Less than a week after the attacks in Atlanta, there has been another shooting in America Ten people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado. On Monday, just before 3pm local time, Boulder police tweeted from their official account that there was an active gunman in a supermarket. […]

    5 years ago

  • Nicola Sturgeon “did not breach” ministerial code of conduct, inquiry finds

    Nicola Sturgeon “did not breach” ministerial code of conduct, inquiry finds

    Scotland’s First Minister has been cleared of breaching ministerial code Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared of breaching the ministerial code in relation to her dealings with Alex Salmond after an independent inquiry into allegations she misled the Scottish parliament. The first minister has been under investigation over her account of sexual misconduct allegations against Salmond. […]

    5 years ago

  • McDonald’s Monopoly returning this summer

    McDonald’s Monopoly returning this summer

    Get ready to fill your wallet with endless little stickers that you’ll still be finding years later That’s right, everyone’s favourite game they play for a couple of weeks until they get a free McFlurry, McDonald’s Monopoly is back! According to their official Twitter account, it comes back just in time for the pubs opening […]

    5 years ago

  • Dejan Lovren lasts entire minute in cage fight with UFC legend

    Dejan Lovren lasts entire minute in cage fight with UFC legend

    Since leaving Liverpool, Dejan Lovren has captained Zenit Saint Petersburg and gone toe-to-toe with a UFC legend If you asked the red side of Merseyside whether or not they missed Dejan Lovren, you’d probably get a mixed bag to say the least. If you asked anyone ‘could he handle himself in the ring with a […]

    5 years ago

  • WATCH: Armand Laurienté scores maybe the best free-kick ever

    WATCH: Armand Laurienté scores maybe the best free-kick ever

    The FC Lorient forward tied things up with this next-level wonder goal in the 87th minute We’ve seen some pretty magical free-kicks over the years: Roberto Carlos’ physics-defying, outside-the-booter; countless Beckham benders; Ronaldo’s long-range rocket and even Marcus Rashford’s near carbon-copy. But we’ve never seen anything quite like this. Ligue 1 side, FC Lorient were […]

    5 years ago

  • The Chase’s Mark Labbett has lost 10 stone in lockdown

    The Chase’s Mark Labbett has lost 10 stone in lockdown

    Known as ‘The Beast’, The Chase’s brainy big-man has lost ten stone We’ve all gone one of two ways during lockdown: eat your weight in comfort food or get fit by swapping the pints for Zumba in front of the telly. Either way, a lot of us look different since we’ve been permanently behind closed […]

    5 years ago

  • Buckingham Palace to appoint Royal Diversity Advisor in response to Meghan interview

    Buckingham Palace to appoint Royal Diversity Advisor in response to Meghan interview

    The institution has come under fire for racial comments and insensitivity We all knew the gravity of such a landmark moment in British history, but it’s fair to say no one could have quite predicted the fallout from Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah would cause. Following the interview and public outcry, it is believed […]

    5 years ago

  • ​Original recipe Irn-Bru is returning to shelves permanently

    ​Original recipe Irn-Bru is returning to shelves permanently

    Sugar tax be damned, Irn-Bru is back The year 2018 saw a soft drinks industry levy (SDIL) or ‘sugar tax‘ implemented across the UK. It essentially put a price of 24p on every eight grams of sugar per 100ml, which went straight to HMRC. It was introduced as part of the government’s obesity strategy, hoping […]

    5 years ago

  • Off-duty police officer who attacked a woman walking home spared jail

    Off-duty police officer who attacked a woman walking home spared jail

    The off-duty police officer tried to tackle the woman and put her in a headlock A West Midland Police officer who attacked a woman while off-duty has been spared jail. PC Oliver Banfield of the West Midland Police, has avoided time in prison and kept his job. He has been sentenced to a 14-week curfew, […]

    5 years ago

  • Man Utd announce TeamViewer as new shirt sponsor

    Man Utd announce TeamViewer as new shirt sponsor

    United will end their ten-year shirt sponsorship deal with Chevrolet after this season Sponsors are a funny thing. Some fans like certain ones, others often hate them, but in the end they do their intended job: they become synonymous with memorable moments involving the particular team, and get etched into people’s memories. For Manchester United […]

    5 years ago

  • Super Nintendo World is officially open

    Super Nintendo World is officially open

    The Japanese gaming giants have opened the gates within Covid-19 restrictions Super Nintendo World was first announced back in January last year and construction began quickly. Its grand opening was initially slated for sometime in the summer, but due to the outbreak of the pandemic, the date continued to be pushed back. After being moved […]

    5 years ago

  • Actor Armie Hammer accused of raping woman

    Actor Armie Hammer accused of raping woman

    The accusations date back to 2017, when he was dating a woman whilst he was still married According to a horrific account given by the alleged victim, Armie Hammer sexually assaulted the woman known as Effie for four hours as he carried out several “violent acts”. Hammer briefly dated Effie back in 2017, when he […]

    5 years ago

  • 87 Million Pints Of Beer Have Been Wasted During Lockdown

    87 Million Pints Of Beer Have Been Wasted During Lockdown

    87 million. Never have so many tears been cried According to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) – which represent pubs and breweries all around the UK – a staggering 87 million pints of beer have been wasted since the coronavirus pandemic struck. We are now into our third lockdown and although the end […]

    5 years ago

  • Gogglebox receive Ofcom complaints after cast poke fun at the Royals

    Gogglebox receive Ofcom complaints after cast poke fun at the Royals

    Gogglebox is a beloved show that captures everyday people’s reactions, but the latest episode ruffled a few Royalist feathers Gogglebox returned to our screens at the end of February and people have been eagerly anticipating the various families’ reactions to Harry and Meghan’s Oprah Interview. This past Friday, they got their wish. The show is […]

    5 years ago

  • Spain to legalise euthanasia from June in landmark ruling

    Spain to legalise euthanasia from June in landmark ruling

    The landmark ruling is being finalised today and will legal euthanasia in the country from June The debate surrounding euthanasia is one that continues to be discussed year in, year out, within the world health forum. Issues surrounding consent, religion and many other influences factor into it but Spain is set to take a huge […]

    5 years ago

  • Chemo-free leukaemia treatment given green light by NHS

    Chemo-free leukaemia treatment given green light by NHS

    The new chemo free leukaemia treatment is set to be made available through the NHS The pill known as acalabrutinib is manufactured by AstraZeneca – who are currently supplying millions of Covid-19 vaccines – and has just been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) The drug will be provided through […]

    5 years ago

  • Sir David Attenborough responds to four-year-old who asked if humans will become extinct

    Sir David Attenborough responds to four-year-old who asked if humans will become extinct

    The four-year-old caught his mother off-guard with the question, so she turned to Sir David Attenborough for an answer Otis Allen, a four-year-old with an inquisitive mind and a love of dinosaurs (we all remember those days), stumped his mother with an important question just before bed. After having read lots about dinosaurs in recent […]

    5 years ago

  • Jurgen Klopp prioritises signing a new forward to supplement attack

    Jurgen Klopp prioritises signing a new forward to supplement attack

    Klopp is looking to strengthen rather than start a ‘rebuild’ Liverpool’s drop off this season cannot be ignored. Despite having started the season well, key injuries to a plethora of players – most notably Virgil van Dijk – saw the champions quickly concede their title defence. The fortress that was once Anfield had been penetrated, […]

    5 years ago

  • Eight dead in Atlanta shootings: possible hate crime

    Eight dead in Atlanta shootings: possible hate crime

    Among the 8 people killed in the Atlanta shootings, 6 are believed to be Asian women Police were called to a number of spas in the Atlanta area over the course of just a couple of hours on Tuesday evening. The first call was to a spa in the Acworth suburb around 5pm, where five […]

    5 years ago

  • Piers Morgan’s wife criticised for cruel nickname she’s given Meghan Markle

    Piers Morgan’s wife criticised for cruel nickname she’s given Meghan Markle

    The Morgans can’t resist getting themselves out of the headlines If you thought you’d had enough of hearing that name, wait until you hear how Piers Morgan’s wife, Celia Walden, is now inserting herself into the Harry and Meghan narrative too. Interviewed by the Daily Star, Walden joked over the suggestion that her husband has […]

    5 years ago

  • Referee chased off the pitch and into car park during Bulgarian football match

    Referee chased off the pitch and into car park during Bulgarian football match

    It took place in the Bulgarian fourth tier A video posted online this week has shown a referee in the Bulgarian fourth-tier being hounded off the field of play and chased into a car park by furious players, leaving the game abandoned just 20 minutes in. The video – captured by on-looker, Nikola Penev, and […]

    5 years ago

  • Uber to introduce holiday pay and pensions for UK drivers after court defeat

    Uber to introduce holiday pay and pensions for UK drivers after court defeat

    This comes after the Supreme Court ruled UK Uber drivers as ‘workers’ and, therefore, entitled to basic workers rights Uber has been engaged in a discussion surrounding the classification of its drivers around the world for some time now. Last year, court cases were held to settle the same issue in both France and California; […]

    5 years ago

  • Patsy Palmer walks off GMB in row over ‘addict’ caption

    Patsy Palmer walks off GMB in row over ‘addict’ caption

    Palmer ended the interview prematurely over GMB‘s choice to put ‘addict’ in the caption Patsy Palmer’s appearance on Good Morning Britain today was cut short by the actress herself, after taking serious issue with the show’s choice of caption. Referring to her, it read: ‘addict to wellness guru’. The caption seemed to reference issues surrounding […]

    5 years ago

  • People who ‘walk slowly’ more likely to die from coronavirus

    People who ‘walk slowly’ more likely to die from coronavirus

    Apparently, their chances of contracting and dying from Covid can increase significantly According to a recent study carried out by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, ‘slow walkers’ are more likely to both contract and die from coronavirus. This isn’t just a case of hanging around as Covid droplets linger […]

    5 years ago

  • The Caroline Flack documentary airs tomorrow night

    The Caroline Flack documentary airs tomorrow night

    The documentary entitled, Caroline Flack: Her Life and Death, will air on Channel 4, 9pm Wednesday Caroline Flack was a household name for more than a decade, presenting and appearing on all manner of popular TV shows. From her early days on Bo’ Selecta! and TMi, to I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Now!, […]

    5 years ago

  • Beer Yoga is a thing now, apparently

    Beer Yoga is a thing now, apparently

    Yes, you read that right – ‘beer yoga’ is the next craze sweeping the world of not-so-fitness Have you ever wanted to do more exercise whilst still being able to drink beer? Silly question really, of course you have. We all have the same dilemma every year when the sun starts to come out, as […]

    5 years ago

  • Doctor debunks the myth that the AstraZeneca vaccine causes blood clots

    Doctor debunks the myth that the AstraZeneca vaccine causes blood clots

    AstraZeneca vaccine has recently speculated to have severe side-effects Beyond Covid deniers and conspiracy theorists, the fears around the AstraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus have now reached a dangerous precedent. Several European countries are now blocking the rollout of the jab. This comes after concerns were raised that it causes blood clots. Here’s the long and […]

    5 years ago

  • Piers Morgan in Twitter spat with Jedward over Winston Churchill

    Piers Morgan in Twitter spat with Jedward over Winston Churchill

    Former X-Factor contestants, Jedward, said the Winston Churchill statue should be in Piers’ back garden Winston Churchill has turned into somewhat of a controversial figure over recent years. While his efforts in helping free the world from the evil of the Nazis in WWII can never be understated, his wider fingerprints left around the world […]

    5 years ago

  • Prince Philip leaves hospital after month of treatment in longest ever stay

    Prince Philip leaves hospital after month of treatment in longest ever stay

    At 99-years-old, Prince Philip leaves hospital after longest stay in hospital to date Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was admitted to King Edward VII’s Hospital around four weeks ago with an infection. Since then, he has received treatment, undergone surgery, and was discharged today. Given his advanced age and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, concerns […]

    5 years ago

  • GMB’s Laura Tobin warns asteroid will narrowly miss Earth today

    GMB’s Laura Tobin warns asteroid will narrowly miss Earth today

    The fly-by asteroid is set to “just miss” Earth according to Laura Tobin Designated asteroid 231937 (2001 FO32), a piece of space rock, is set to pass by Earth sometime today but, thankfully, zoom just past our atmosphere. This is according to Good Morning Britain‘s Laura Tobin, who not only shared the usual forecast for […]

    5 years ago

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