This comes after Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson said he was considering running for US President last month The Rock already has a reputation for being a bit of Jack of all trades, having gone from bodybuilding to wrestling, then acting, some more bodybuilding and even singing (we love us some Moana). Turns out he also […]

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The eighth season of Brookly Nine-Nine will be the last. Paaaaain. Last month, it was announced that Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s eighth season would be the last. We’re not crying, you are. Although the news no doubt saddened fans around the world, their reasons were clear: they wanted to be conscious of issues surrounding the institutional racism […]

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There aren’t half some not-rights out there The late Captain Sir Tom Moore passed away at the beginning of February, after being treated for both Covid-19 and pneumonia. The 100-year-old military veteran served in several campaigns including WWII and became a national symbol of hope and unity when he set out to walk 100 lengths of […]

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His mother’s home was stormed by 8 military trucks and 50 soldiers One of Myanmar’s most popular celebrities has been arrested and removed from social media for protesting the military coup Myanmar (historically referred to as Burma) is currently in the midst of a military coup at the hands of its commander-in-chief, Min Aung Hlaing. […]

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We were hit with the news that everyone’s favourite ‘fake dad’, Paul Ritter, passed away yesterday. Now, Simon Bird, has paid a touching tribute as his fake son Friday Night Dinner simply wouldn’t have been anywhere near the phenomenon it was without Paul Ritter as Martin Goodman. While it was an ensemble cast of equals […]

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The joke reference is always funny – except for when it’s seen by a mortgage advis0r I defy anyone to find a single person who hasn’t either sent or received money from a mate accompanied by a daft reference. It’s not elite level comedy, granted, but it does quickly root out the minor awkwardness of […]

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The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has been continually linked to blood clots, but there is a lot of misinformation out there. We thought we’d break down everything you need to know. There are multiple Covid-19 vaccines either already in circulation, or in the process of being approved. Each manufacturer and supplier goes through rigorous testing and is […]

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Imagine. Earth-shattering stuff As reported in the Oriental Daily News, on attending her son’s wedding day, a mother from China had the shocking revelation that her son’s bride was in fact her long-lost daughter of over 20 years. Read that again. The realisation that would send anyone reeling only occurred to the mother after she […]

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It would seem even native-speakers can struggle on a language test Quebec is considered the heart of French Canada and, as such, speaking French is pretty much part and parcel of living there. However, for one actual Frenchman, the language test required for immigrants was too difficult to pass. In an interview with the Star […]

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Vladimir Putin takes the next step towards becoming a full-blown dictator, as he passes a new law that could keep him in power for another 16 years. Russian politics are some of the most corrupt in the modern world and Vladimir Putin has been running the shitshow for more than 20 years now. Putin succeeded […]

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Donald Trump told people to boycott Coca-Cola after they criticised Georgia’s new voting laws. Clearly as principled as ever It’s been a while since Trump has been in the headlines proper, and we’re certainly glad of that. However, his gaffs were often some of the best and, between crying and genuinely worrying for the fate […]

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Another day, another Piers story, Apparently, he’s receiving ‘gratitude’ from the Royal Family now too Speaking to Extra‘s Billy Bush, Piers Morgan has given yet another interview discussing his feud with Meghan Markle and his subsequent exit from Good Morning Britain. While it may seem we Brits have had our fill of this story for […]

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Even officials can’t help themselves it would seem, as a linesman approached Haaland for his signature after last night’s match Ok, we’ll admit, we’re all losing it slightly over Erling Haaland at the moment. Virtually every club under the sun would take him right now and even though he didn’t do too much last night […]

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Shoppers will get an extra two hours to shop in Primarks around the country With all non-essential shops to reopen on Monday the 12th of April, businesses are doing whatever they can to make up for lost time and prop up their finances following a difficult 12 months or so. High-profile, high street retailers, Primark, […]

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Robert Popper, comedy writer, actor and creator of Friday Night Dinner, reacts to the sudden news of Paul Ritter’s passing Friday Night Dinner isn’t just a cult-hit, it virtually became an institution in British television after just a couple of seasons. Depicting familiar family squabbles, awkward meals with less than loving relatives; childish pranks and […]

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Not so sure about that one, Piers… It’s been a while since Piers Morgan’s public walk-off live on-air of Good Morning Britain and although he hasn’t been silent, by any means, we’ve certainly heard less about him in the last couple of weeks. Piers, that’s your cue. Morgan has given his first proper interview since […]

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We won’t yet need official papers for a pint, but Covid passports are still a possibility Speaking to BBC Radio 4 today, Vaccines Minister, Nadhim Zahawi, confirmed that while Covid passports will not be needed when non-essential shops and beers gardens open on Monday the 12th, it would be “remiss and irresponsible” not to consider […]

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Over a million people could have had ‘long Covid’ in February As per a recent survey from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), approximately 1.1 million people had coronavirus symptoms in the month following the 6th of February. The survey suggests that as many as one in five people suffer from long Covid symptoms five […]

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It’s looking like superstar Erling Braut Haaland, could be on the move again already as Mino Raiola begins talks Pretty much everyone is in agreement: Erling Braut Haaland is one of the most desired young talents and already one of the deadliest strikers on the planet. He joined Borussia Dortmund in January 2020 and already […]

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The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is ‘100% effective’ according to the latest results As per an official statement, Pfizer and BioNTech have confirmed their vaccine is “100% effective in preventing severe disease” and “in preventing COVID-19 cases in South Africa, where the B.1.351 lineage [variant] is prevalent”. The pivotal third stage study was completed on the 13th […]

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Richarlison proves, once again, he’s a wholesome af Everton signed Richarlison de Andrade from Watford back in 2018 and it’s safe to say, not only is he one of their best players, but he’s a fan-favourite for all the right reasons. Whether it’s pulling out that daft pigeon dance, visiting fans in hospital, or winding […]

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The Nepalese climbers made history back in January by climbing K2 in winter. Now they’re tidying up after people too A group of Nepalese climbers who ascended the K2 mount in the Himalayas earlier this year – the same set of summits as Everest and the second-highest in the world – have also been doing […]

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Warning, not for the faint-hearted. A police officer in North Carolina, US, has resigned after footage of him choking a police dog was leaked. The footage has been made available through a number of outlets and on social media. You can watch the video below but be advised, *it is shocking and does depict images […]

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New York is the next follow suit in the legalisation of recreational marijuana in the US Following a bill approved yesterday evening, cannabis is now legal for personal use in New York. It becomes the 15th state to do so, with 36 states allowing medical marijuana usage since 2012. The bill was signed off by […]

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D.B. Woodside, who played Jeff Malone, in the series, has come to Markle’s defence Meghan Markle’s former Suits co-star, D.B Woodside, has warned the Royal Family to “back off and apologise” to the Duchess of Sussex. This follows the weeks of fallout still lingering since Prince Harry and Meghan’s Oprah Interview. Woodside played the role […]

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There hasn’t been an EA PGA Tour golf game since 2015. Now the series is back Not everyone gets dressed in their finest slacks and sweater vest to go and play 18 holes on the nearest green, but many of you will remember playing EA Sports PGA Tour back in the day. After a six-year […]

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A rare Charizard sold for well over a quarter of a million dollars and it isn’t the first Pokémon is 25 years old this year and though many of us left our card-collecting and deck-building days behind us some time ago, the brand is still alive and well. Not only have new generations got a taste […]

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The government are considering adding another bank holiday this year once all lockdown restrictions are over This is the part where we all have to keep our fingers crossed. The word coming from several outlets is that the UK could receive an extra bank holiday in September. The suggestion is that this proposal comes in […]

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In a long-overdue report by No.10’s Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, the UK has been described as “a model for other white-majority countries.

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The Czech international is accused of racially abused Glen Kamara in Rangers’ recent Europa League game Gareth Bale is being celebrated by the footballing world today, but not for any magic with the ball. No, he is being celebrated after elbowing Ondrej Kudela in the face. In Wales’ World Cup qualifying match against the Czech […]

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Daffodils, spring onions – same difference It’s fair to say most women would love to be surprised with a bunch of flowers by their husband. This, though, is probably not *quite* what they have in mind. FFS, Dave. As she explained in her tweet, Helen Newman had ordered some daffodils from Asda earlier in the […]

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The vaccine priority list will be shuffled around to accommodate adults living with someone high-risk Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed that people under the age of 50 who are currently living with someone who is high-risk/immunocompromised will be offered a vaccine by mid-April. This follows the continued vaccine rollout scheme, which is believed to […]

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UEFA are about to change the Champions League group stages from six games to a ten-match format tomorrow As per The Times’, Martyn Zeigler, UEFA are reported to be pushing for a new ten-match group stage format in the Champions League. The proposal has faced plenty of opposition around Europe but is on the verge […]

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A report following the London Metropolitan Police’s handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard has concluded that officers acted appropriately After the police cancelled an official vigil for Sarah Everard, organised by Reclaim These Streets, violence broke out an unofficial follow-up, where police clashed with members of the public. Several arrests were made as the […]

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His mother said the comments “broke [her] heart” Richard Okorogheye, has been missing for over a week and his parents believe they have not been ‘taken seriously’ by the Met. The 19-year-old did not come home after going to see his friend around 8.30pm on March 22nd. The business and IT student, who studies at […]

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The new-look press briefing room was instantly mocked on social media and subsequently changed We all had a right good chuckle at Downing Street’s mock-White House briefing room redesign a couple of weeks ago. Aside from the obvious similarities to press rooms over the Atlantic, there were numerous problems from top to tail. The decor […]

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The cast will see Ewan McGregor, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse and Hayden Christensen, are all reprising their roles The Star Wars expanded universe continues to be fleshed out on Disney+ as the cast for the upcoming, Obi-Wan Kenobi, limited “special event series” is revealed. The announcement came from the official Star Wars Twitter account and […]

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There is no adequate adjective to describe the level of cringe of this phone call to David Lammy was David Lammy has received a phone call on LBC show this morning. There isn’t too much we can say that the Labour MP for Tottenham doesn’t already do himself. Either way, it’s worth warning you that […]

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Restrictions might be easing but we’ll still have to wait to give our loved ones a squeeze We all love a cuddle – don’t lie and pretend you don’t. One of the toughest things we’ve had to endure throughout this entire pandemic is that we haven’t been able to lean on our friends and family […]

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The celebrity doctor is going to take a break after a ‘long and hard year’ Dr. Alex George has announced that he is taking some time out from frontline healthcare work to focus on his mental health. He has prioritised his key worker role throughout the pandemic. Alongside his medical work, the 30-year-old became a […]

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For the first time in half a year, there have been no deaths from Covid in the nation’s capital As per the BBC, statistics show there have been zero Covid deaths in London for the first time in six months. These numbers are taken from Public Health England figures for 28 March, which showed no […]

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The RB Leipzig centre back is set to move to Merseyside Ibrahima Konate has been monitored by a number of high profile clubs over the last 18 months or so. Alongside centre-back partner, Dayot Upamecano – who has also been linked with moves to Liverpool, Man United, Bayern and so on – they have looked […]

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It’s official, the boat has moved. I repeat, the boat has moved After one of the strangest stories of the year thus far, the Ever Given cargo ship has finally been freed after blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week. The Evergreen Marine Corp’s big blockage occurred last week after, supposedly, high winds pushed […]

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The F1 2021 season is underway. Here’s our preview of what to expect this year Formula 1 has only been off our screens for a few months, but with how stop-start and drawn out the 2020 season was, it didn’t always feel like the itch had been fully scratched. The F1 2021 calendar kicks off […]

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Going back to the boozer is never gone be the same is it? Following the ongoing debate surrounding vaccine certification, Covid passports and whether pubs allow you in without a jab, it seems there could be further precautionary measures put in place when things open back up. Speaking in the House the Commons, Michael Gove […]

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Give someone an inch and they’ll march for a mile in the name of climate change Greta Thunberg is a pretty impressive individual. The 18-year-old activist sailed across the Atlantic for 14-days in an entirely carbon-neutral journey – she was 16 at the time; she’s spoken to the UN and a number of parliaments around […]

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Premier League legend, Thierry Henry, is quitting social media until regulators finally do something about racist abuse In a statement posted on his Twitter, Thierry Henry has announced that he is “removing [him]self from all social media until the people in power are able to regulate their platforms”. https://twitter.com/ThierryHenry/status/1375405445108674571?s=20 As you can see, he details […]

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We’ve all posted a photo before noticing something in the background. Beware of the reflection people TikTok user, @jnenifer – real name Jennifer Parish – just thought she was posting an innocent picture of her wine glass to her Instagram. Little did she know that what she was actually doing was exposing herself (literally and […]

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The 88-year-old actor shared her thoughts on a year in lockdown and why she thinks ‘we need a revolution’ Sheila Hancock, star of stage and screen for more than 50 years, spoke to BBC Radio 4’s, Emma Barnett during Woman’s Hour this past Tuesday. She spoke sincerely about her struggles with staying sane during lockdown […]

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One of the biggest dramas of the year is being turned into one If you thought you’d seen enough Harry and Meghan stories, wait for this one: they’re turning ‘Megxit’ into a movie. No, seriously – just imagine a feature-length version of The Crown but there’ll be smartphones and some poor bugger will probably have […]

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