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  • Over 600,000 people pinged by the Covid app in a week

    Over 600,000 people pinged by the Covid app in a week

    Approximately 618,903 people were told to self-isolate by the NHS app last week The latest figures in the pingdemic indicate that 618,903 alerts were sent to people between July 8th and 15th telling them to self-isolate. This is a 17% increase from the previous week as Covid cases continue to rise across the UK. Latest […]

    5 years ago

  • Barcelona considering legal action if players don’t accept pay cuts

    Barcelona considering legal action if players don’t accept pay cuts

    It’s going from bad to worse for Barca According to reports, Barcelona could sue several of their own players if they refuse to take proposed pay cuts. The pay cuts are necessary for the club to stay afloat and lawsuits would likely only further suit the board as it tries to put a dent in […]

    5 years ago

  • Olympics opening ceremony director sacked over Holocaust joke day before Games begin

    Olympics opening ceremony director sacked over Holocaust joke day before Games begin

    He is one of several members to have left the organising committee due to offensive remarks this year The organising committee for Tokyo 2020 has fired the opening ceremony director on the eve of Games commencing after it emerged that he had made a past joke about the Holocaust. Kentarō Kobayashi, a 48-year-old playwright and […]

    5 years ago

  • Shoppers ‘could face empty shelves in 48 hours amid pingdemic’, PM warned

    Shoppers ‘could face empty shelves in 48 hours amid pingdemic’, PM warned

    This comes after huge numbers of staff have been forced to self-isolate after being pinged on the NHS app Supermarkets and other shops around the UK could face empty shelves as thousands of employees from chains around the country have been told to self-isolate on the NHS Track and Trace system. As well as workers […]

    5 years ago

  • What’s new in FIFA 22?

    What’s new in FIFA 22?

    How is FIFA 22 any different from previous years? Buying the latest FIFA can be a love-hate relationship: you might moan that little changes from year to year other than a few new game faces and updated kits, but you still buy it anyway simply because it’s FIFA – it never stops being fun – […]

    5 years ago

  • University withdraws student offer over racist abuse of England players

    University withdraws student offer over racist abuse of England players

    The Nottingham Trent University applicant suffered the consequences Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has reportedly withdrawn an offer to a prospective student after they were caught filming racist abuse directed towards England players after the Euro 2020 final on Snapchat. Video footage from a Snapchat group chat began circulating on Instagram, with one individual heard using […]

    5 years ago

  • GB News presenter who took knee during show has been ‘taken off air’

    GB News presenter who took knee during show has been ‘taken off air’

    Guto Harri was taken off air after saying he “I actually now get it” and kneeling live on the show The Welsh writer, broadcaster and communications consultant, Guto Harri, has been taken off GB News after he told viewers he now understood the importance of taking the knee as a gesture and did so live […]

    5 years ago

  • Fans loved seeing Jordan Pickford living his best life after Euro 2020 heroics

    Fans loved seeing Jordan Pickford living his best life after Euro 2020 heroics

    Jordan Pickford partying the pain away is exactly what we needed to see today Euro 2020 still stings – don’t pretend it doesn’t. We came close than ever after 55 years of hurt but the cards just didn’t fall our way. Nevertheless, we couldn’t be prouder of what Gareth Southgate and the boys did for […]

    5 years ago

  • Adult film star Dahlia Sky found dead from suspected suicide

    Adult film star Dahlia Sky found dead from suspected suicide

    She was believed to have been battling terminal cancer The body of adult film actor, Dahlia Sky, has been found inside a car in the San Fernando Valley, LA, with authorities currently treating it as a suspected suicide. The 31-year-old was believed to have been battling stage four breast cancer for several years. LAPD detective, […]

    5 years ago

  • Chris Whitty warns we could be in lockdown in five weeks as cases spiral

    Chris Whitty warns we could be in lockdown in five weeks as cases spiral

    1.6m people in England have been told to isolate in the past week The UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty, has warned that the nation could once again be lockdown as early as five week’s time, as cases continue to shoot up all over parts of Britain. Whitty cautioned that if vaccines weren’t ‘topping out’ […]

    5 years ago

  • Leaked Kremlin documents support claim Russia has ‘compromising material’ on Trump

    Leaked Kremlin documents support claim Russia has ‘compromising material’ on Trump

    The documents were acquired by The Guardian and have, of course, been denied by the Russian government As reported by The Guardian, the UK newspaper has managed to get its hands on official Kremlin papers which seem to suggest that the Russian intelligence were tasked with manipulating US democracy to allow Donald Trump to come […]

    5 years ago

  • All the big names missing from the Tokyo Olympics – and why

    All the big names missing from the Tokyo Olympics – and why

    The Tokyo games get underway next week but some of the world’s top athletes, including Sir Mo Farah and Usain Bolt won’t be in the starting blocks After a year-long delay, the starter’s pistol is set to fire at the Tokyo Olympics on July 23 under strict Covid restrictions. But the pandemic isn’t the only reason […]

    5 years ago

  • Netflix to start offering video games as part of service

    Netflix to start offering video games as part of service

    Netflix Gaming is about to be a thing, apparently As covered by Bloomberg, Netflix is looking to get into the gaming industry and although we have little idea what that looks like right now, the suggestion is that it could be something along the lines of Steam and Stadia, or something else entirely. Netflix has […]

    5 years ago

  • Mum Snapchats herself hitting M60 at 88mph – has horrific crash

    Mum Snapchats herself hitting M60 at 88mph – has horrific crash

    The mother walked away with her life while her passenger was injured A mum of three has been charged after filming herself on Snapchat while driving at 88mph down the M60 and crashing into a barrier last June. She is lucky to have walked away with her life, with her passenger also suffering injuries in […]

    5 years ago

  • Brits urged to cut meat intake by 30% to save planet

    Brits urged to cut meat intake by 30% to save planet

    Even cutting down by less than a third could save the climate, according to advice Britain and, indeed, the world needs to cut down on its meat consumption by at least 30 percent in order to meet our carbon targets and if we are to survive the ongoing climate crisis, according to a report by […]

    5 years ago

  • Four arrested over online racist abuse of Rashford, Sancho and Saka

    Four arrested over online racist abuse of Rashford, Sancho and Saka

    Four people have now been arrested in connection to racist abuse towards the three England players According to reports, four people have now been arrested in connection to racist content directed towards the England trio, Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford, who all received online racist abuse following the Euro 2020 final loss. One man in […]

    5 years ago

  • Ryan Reynolds returns as Deadpool in MCU in new video

    Ryan Reynolds returns as Deadpool in MCU in new video

    “Time to make the chimi-f*cking-changas!” With Korg. That’s right, Deadpool is back and even deeper entangled in the Marvel Cinematic Universe than ever, as he stars alongside Korg – who you’ll know from the Thor movies and appearances in the Avengers – in a humorous reaction video… trailer, thingy—we’re not too sure, to be honest, but […]

    5 years ago

  • Sylvester Stallone accused of faking insanely difficult workout

    Sylvester Stallone accused of faking insanely difficult workout

    Sly accused of fooling his followers on the sly First things first, Sylvester Stallone is 75-years-old: it’s worth remembering that before you read this one any further. Regardless, people on the internet are currently scratching their heads and getting out the magnifying glasses after Rocky Balboa himself posted a workout video to his Instagram. As […]

    5 years ago

  • Boris Johnson denies defending those who boo England players taking a knee

    Boris Johnson denies defending those who boo England players taking a knee

    The PM denied defending those who booed and insisted he “made it absolutely clear that no-one should boo the England team” Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces questions from MPs this afternoon, Sir Keir Starmer and his party call for new powers to be introduced to ban anyone convicted of racist abuse from football matches. Johnson […]

    5 years ago

  • Youth football coach arrested over racist tweets sent to Marcus Rashford

    Youth football coach arrested over racist tweets sent to Marcus Rashford

    The youth coach was one of hundreds who sent racist messages to the Man United star among other England players A 50-year-old man and football youth coach has been arrested in Powick, near Worcester, after sending a racist tweet directed at Marcus Rashford. Rashford is one of several Black England players, including Jadon Sancho and […]

    5 years ago

  • England face four charges from UEFA for Wembley fan chaos

    England face four charges from UEFA for Wembley fan chaos

    The FA have been charged on four counts following Sunday’s final The English FA have been hit with four charges following the chaos that ensued during and after England’s Euro 2020 final against Italy this past Sunday. As well as numerous scraps breaking out both inside and outside the stadium during and post-match, a number […]

    5 years ago

  • Marcus Rashford responds after defaced mural is covered in messages of support

    Marcus Rashford responds after defaced mural is covered in messages of support

    Rashford has responded after his defaced mural was plastered with messages of love and support Euro 2020 is going to sting for a very, very long time but what hurts most is realising not that football can bring out the worst in people, but that these people live among us and sit waiting for an […]

    5 years ago

  • Declan Rice singing Sweet Caroline is everything you wanted it to be

    Declan Rice singing Sweet Caroline is everything you wanted it to be

    So good, so good, so good! It’s safe to say that regardless of nervy we might be feeling as fans, the vibe around the England camp is as positive as we’ve ever seen it. The players are a day away from making history but they still have time to lift up the nation both on […]

    5 years ago

  • England players’ families pay pen emotional letters ahead of final

    England players’ families pay pen emotional letters ahead of final

    We’re not crying, you are On the eve of England heading to their first-ever European Championship final and the first final full-stop since 1966, the gravity of this occasion cannot be overlooked. Whatever happens tomorrow night, this team has done us so proud already, not just in this tournament but in 2018 too. One match […]

    5 years ago

  • England fined £25,630 for laser pointer, booing and setting fireworks during Denmark game

    England fined £25,630 for laser pointer, booing and setting fireworks during Denmark game

    UEFA has slapped the English FA with a €30,000 fine following fireworks and a laser pointer being shone at Schmeichel during Kane’s penalty According to Sky News, England have been issued a fine of €30,000 (£25,630) over a number of incidents that occurred during the semi-final against Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday. This comes as […]

    5 years ago

  • FootballJOE Photoshop Challenge #4 – Jordan Pickford’s flop

    FootballJOE Photoshop Challenge #4 – Jordan Pickford’s flop

    Part four and you’re all still on fine form We’ll admit, we’ve got a bit obsessed with these photoshop challenges: not only do we marvel at your creativity but you’re also doing us a favour by coming up with funnier stuff than we could ever think of. Part three was a belter of epic proportions […]

    5 years ago

  • Plans for Covid vaccine passports in pubs proposed to stop fourth wave

    Plans for Covid vaccine passports in pubs proposed to stop fourth wave

    Covid certificates or ‘vaccine passports’ could become mandatory for entry into hospitality and entertainment venues As written in The Times, it is thought that Covid certification – commonly referred to as vaccine passports – could be made mandatory in order to enter pubs, clubs, restaurants and entertainment venues, as the government looks to put in […]

    5 years ago

  • Concern for Italy squad as TV crew tests positive for Covid-19

    Concern for Italy squad as TV crew tests positive for Covid-19

    Thee crew members have apparently tested positive for Covid-19 As per reports, it is believed that at least three members of Italy’s national public broadcaster have contracted coronavirus after testing positive. The results have raised concerns as to whether members of the Italian team have been exposed to the infected individuals, with yesterday’s scheduled face-to-face […]

    5 years ago

  • Chris Eubank’s son Sebastian dies in Dubai, aged 29

    Chris Eubank’s son Sebastian dies in Dubai, aged 29

    The legendary British boxer’s eldest son was found days before his 30th birthday Chris Eubank’s third-eldest child, Sebastian, has died aged just 29 in Dubai, where he had been building a life with his friends over the past few years, according to his father. The Eubank family are understandably “devastated”, as it was learned that […]

    5 years ago

  • Absolute top bloke invites delivery rider in to watch the England game

    Absolute top bloke invites delivery rider in to watch the England game

    He didn’t want the delivery man to miss one of the biggest moments in this country’s recent history Plenty of people didn’t manage to get a ticket to the game or a spot in the pub to see England beat Denmark in the semi-finals on Wednesday, but wherever you were, it didn’t matter – it […]

    5 years ago

  • England to donate Euros prize money to NHS

    England to donate Euros prize money to NHS

    Sunday’s stakes were high enough already. Come on boys, let’s do it for our heroes According to reports, England’s players will donate their Euros prize money to various NHS charities around the nation after Sunday’s final against Italy. The FA will be in line to receive around £24 million if England beat Italy at Wembley. […]

    5 years ago

  • Spanish TV presenter claims Euro 2020 was organised for England to win

    Spanish TV presenter claims Euro 2020 was organised for England to win

    El Chiringuito are it again. As salty as the Mediterranean Spanish football show El Chiringuito are back on their bullsh*t – surprise, surprise – and went so far as to call out Euro 2020 as “the most shameful competition that we have covered”, labelling it “pathetic” and accusing UEFA of “conditioning” the competition so that […]

    5 years ago

  • Woman who pulled sickie sacked by boss who saw her on TV at Wembley

    Woman who pulled sickie sacked by boss who saw her on TV at Wembley

    Nina Farooqi: a living legend A woman from Yorkshire paid a huge price to go and watch England win against Denmark in the semi-final, as she was ultimately caught pulling a sickie live on telly. Safe to say, her boss was displeased, to say the least. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQs1IwJMatT/ Nina Farooqi, 37, called in sick to her […]

    5 years ago

  • Dad drops baby, catches ball and baby without spilling his beer

    Dad drops baby, catches ball and baby without spilling his beer

    Baseball. Beer. Children. In that order A dad showed some immense skill/questionable parenting (depending on your perspective) at a Major League Baseball (MLB) game this weekend as he managed to catch a ball and his baby all in one instinctive move – all without spilling his beer. Levels. The man in question was attending the […]

    5 years ago

  • Woman with Down’s syndrome takes Sajid Javid to court over abortion law

    Woman with Down’s syndrome takes Sajid Javid to court over abortion law

    Heidi Crowter is continuing her fight over abortion laws regarding foetuses with Down’s syndrome Not long ago, we reported on Heidi Crowter and Máire Lea-Wilson’s campaign against aborting foetuses with Down’s syndrome, which they had managed to escalate all the way to high court. Two months later, the date has arrived and Crowter is now […]

    5 years ago

  • GTA 6 to feature female protagonist and ‘Fortnite map’, according to rumours

    GTA 6 to feature female protagonist and ‘Fortnite map’, according to rumours

    Rockstar’s next instalment is rumoured to include an ever-evolving map and the series’ first female protagonist After reports that Grand Theft Auto 6 won’t arrive until 2025, we thought we’d be taking a backseat with Rockstar for a while. They may take their time but they always deliver a good product; the gap between GTA […]

    5 years ago

  • President of Haiti assassinated in his home

    President of Haiti assassinated in his home

    BREAKING Jovenel Moise, the President of Haiti, has been assassinated. It is believed that his wife is also injured. Moise, 53, was killed in an attack at his home in Port-au-Prince after being stormed by unidentified armed men referred to as an “armed commando group” at 01:00 local time (05:00 GMT), according to officials. The […]

    5 years ago

  • Gerard Piqué complains that penalty shoot-outs are unfair after Spain loss

    Gerard Piqué complains that penalty shoot-outs are unfair after Spain loss

    The Spanish centre-back has complained that his team were at a disadvantage after going second Gerard Piqué, the Barcelona and former Spain centre-back, has complained that his country were at a disadvantage in last night’s penalties against Italy because they did not go first. The Azzurri’s first penalty from Locatelli was saved by the Spanish […]

    5 years ago

  • Robert Downey Jr unfollows Marvel co-stars on Instagram

    Robert Downey Jr unfollows Marvel co-stars on Instagram

    It’s like Civil War all over again, only more teen drama Who pissed in Robert Downey Jr‘s chips and what the hell is going on? Iron Man himself has apparently unfollowed several Marvel cast members on Instagram and we don’t know why. We can only hope it’s some kind of Marvel PR stunt or some […]

    5 years ago

  • Man who ‘gave out address in viral racist rant’ is pelted by protesters during arrest

    Man who ‘gave out address in viral racist rant’ is pelted by protesters during arrest

    The man’s house was surrounded by protestors as he was taken into custody on charges of harassment and racially motivated bias intimidation Footage of protestors pelting a man charged with alleged racial harassment and bias intimidation as he is arrested by police in Mount Laurel, New Jersey is currently doing the rounds on social media. […]

    5 years ago

  • Nonce Finance responds to ridicule after internet roasts their name

    Nonce Finance responds to ridicule after internet roasts their name

    Always do your research We’re sure you didn’t miss the best meme of yesterday and perhaps one of the top five in 2021 so far, but in case you did, there’s a genuine crypto company called Nonce Finance. Nonce… The company itself deals in NFTs – that’s non-fungible tokens, which essentially act as a digital […]

    5 years ago

  • UEFA invites Eriksen and medics who saved his life to Euros final

    UEFA invites Eriksen and medics who saved his life to Euros final

    European football’s governing body has invited the Dane and the heroes who saved his life to the Euro 2020 final Christian Eriksen and the paramedics who attended to him whilst suffering cardiac arrest on the pitch have been invited to the Euro 2020 final by UEFA. The Danish international collapsed suddenly in one of the […]

    5 years ago

  • Gary Lineker still BBC’s top earner despite huge pay cut

    Gary Lineker still BBC’s top earner despite huge pay cut

    Gary is still making a fair wedge even after his pay cut According to the BBC’s annual report, Gary Lineker remains the BBC’s top earner even despite agreeing to a pay cut of just under £400,000 last year. Still, between his wages and that Walkers wonga, Gaz isn’t doing too bad. Today’s report showed that […]

    5 years ago

  • Sajid Javid admits UK Covid cases could surge to 100,000 a day

    Sajid Javid admits UK Covid cases could surge to 100,000 a day

    The new UK health minister has said that cases could surge following the end of restrictions Health Minister Sajid Javid has warned that coronavirus cases could soar up to a record “100,000” cases a day, according to projections after the government confirmed the end of lockdown on July 19th. The highest number the UK has […]

    5 years ago

  • Second man charged with assault after Chris Whitty accosted in park

    Second man charged with assault after Chris Whitty accosted in park

    This comes after his friend was charged with common assault A second man has been charged with assault following the public harassment of Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty, last week. Whitty was captured on video being grabbed and followed by two men in St James Park, both of which have now been charged. While the […]

    5 years ago

  • Boris Johnson confirms end of social distancing and face mask rules on July 19

    Boris Johnson confirms end of social distancing and face mask rules on July 19

    ‘Freedom Day’ goes ahead on July 19th and all social distancing rules, including face masks, will end Boris Johnson has announced that all coronavirus restrictions, including social distancing and the compulsory wearing of face masks in public spaces such as on transports and in shops, will officially end on July 19th. “Step four” of lockdown […]

    5 years ago

  • Deontay Wilder slammed for bench press technique

    Deontay Wilder slammed for bench press technique

    A lift is a lift but the form is all over the gaff Now, we are never here to weight-shame, try and ridicule someone at the gym or critique someone’s training without reason, but it isn’t hard to see why Dillan Whyte called out Deontay Wilder‘s benchpress. Wilder posted a video to social media of […]

    5 years ago