Erin McLaughlin

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Erin is a Junior Social Editor at JOE with a keen interest in lifestyle, politics, and pop culture. Holding a master’s in Journalism, Erin brings a clear and engaging approach to storytelling, making content accessible and relevant for readers.

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  • Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis

    Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis

    He shared the emotional news on Clarkson’s Farm. Jeremy Clarkson shared the diagnosis in the final episodes of the fifth series of Clarkson’s Farm, which premiered overnight. The show, aired on Amazon Prime Video, documents the trials of farming on his land in Oxfordshire. The former Top Gear presenter had warned fans on Instagram that […]

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  • Dwayne Johnson reveals cancer scare sparked by ‘really painful’ lump

    Dwayne Johnson reveals cancer scare sparked by ‘really painful’ lump

    “The thing was really painful.” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has opened up about a recent cancer scare after discovering a “really painful” lump. While showering, the former WWE legend discovered a lump in one of his testicles, immediately fearing the worst. Speaking to Esquire, the actor said the lump ‘hurt when he touched it’, just […]

    5 days ago

  • All animals die after fire tears through children’s mini zoo

    All animals die after fire tears through children’s mini zoo

    Heartbreaking news. A fire broke out at a children’s soft play centre and mini zoo in Hertfordshire, tragically killing all the animals in the building. After a blaze was reported at around 3 am on Wednesday morning, ten fire engines were dispatched to The Jungle Box on the Watermill Industrial Estate in Buntingford, Hertfordshire. The […]

    5 days ago

  • At least 12 killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg

    At least 12 killed in mass shooting near Johannesburg

    BREAKING At least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting in an area of Johannesburg, police in South Africa report. Nine people are believed to have been injured in an attack at an informal settlement in Cleveland on Tuesday, as authorities continue a manhunt for the suspects, BBC News reports. “It is alleged […]

    1 week ago

  • Belfast attack victim named locally as protests erupt

    Belfast attack victim named locally as protests erupt

    Police have urged residents and protesters to remain calm. The victim of Monday’s horrific knife attack in Belfast has been named locally as Stephen Ogilvie, per Belfast Live. The victim, a man in his 40s, remained in a serious condition in hospital on Tuesday, where he is being treated for injuries to his eye, face […]

    1 week ago

  • Keir Starmer issues statement on ‘sickening’ knife attack in Belfast

    Keir Starmer issues statement on ‘sickening’ knife attack in Belfast

    “The horrific attack in Belfast last night is sickening. “ Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a statement on the ‘brutal and shocking’ knife attack in north Belfast. A man in his 30s, who police believe to be Somali, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody following the incident on Kinnaird […]

    1 week ago

  • US Apache helicopter ‘goes down’ near Strait of Hormuz with crew members rescued

    US Apache helicopter ‘goes down’ near Strait of Hormuz with crew members rescued

    The Strait of Hormuz has remained a persistent source of tension in the US–Iran conflict. A US helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, US President Trump has confirmed. Speaking to journalists after Monday night’s NBA Finals, where he received a frosty reception, the US President said: “The pilots are fine. Yeah. “Nobody […]

    1 week ago

  • Top referee barred from entering US for World Cup

    Top referee barred from entering US for World Cup

    Trump previously described Somali immigrants as “garbage” It has been understood that a top Somali referee will not officiate at the World Cup after being denied entry into the US. Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match, however, he was stopped by US Customs and Border […]

    1 week ago

  • Grammy winning singer Talay Riley stabbed to death in London as industry pays tribute

    Grammy winning singer Talay Riley stabbed to death in London as industry pays tribute

    Celebrity tributes have been pouring in Singer-songwriter Talay Riley has died aged 35 after he was stabbed to death in London. The Metropolitan Police were called to an address in Silvertown, east London, at 9 am on Friday, following reports that a man had been stabbed. Riley, whose real name is Mark Orabiyi, was found […]

    1 week ago

  • Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after attacks on northern Israel

    Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after attacks on northern Israel

    Iran warns of ‘full week of continuous strikes’ Iran launched missiles at Israel last night for the first time since the ceasefire in April after promising a “painful and decisive response” to Israeli attacks on the Lebanese capital of Beirut yesterday. The missiles were all intercepted. Israel has now retaliated to the Iranian strikes as […]

    1 week ago

  • NHS staff and airports told to prepare for possible UK Ebola outbreak

    NHS staff and airports told to prepare for possible UK Ebola outbreak

    The WHO has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. It’s been understood that NHS staff are having to prepare for a potential influx of UK Ebola after it was announced there had been an outbreak in central Africa. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), caution is now advised regarding […]

    1 week ago

  • David Sullivan steps down as West Ham chairman over ‘serious historic allegations’

    David Sullivan steps down as West Ham chairman over ‘serious historic allegations’

    Sullivan denies all allegations made against him. David Sullivan has stepped down from his role as joint-chair of West Ham United after being “made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations”, the club stated, per Sky News. The club issued a statement this morning (Saturday, June 6), confirming Sullivan’s decision. The statement reads: […]

    1 week ago

  • 6 symptoms of pneumonia as Anthony Head dies aged 72

    6 symptoms of pneumonia as Anthony Head dies aged 72

    Head passed away due to complications from pneumonia British actor Anthony Head died yesterday (June 5) at the age of 72 due to complications from pneumonia, according to his family. Head was best known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin, and Little Britain. The successful actor found international fame as […]

    1 week ago

  • Downing Street hits back at JD Vance over Henry Nowak murder comments

    Downing Street hits back at JD Vance over Henry Nowak murder comments

    His comments probed No 10 to hit back U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s comments regarding Henry Nowak’s murder have triggered a response from Downing Street. The vice president said there should be ‘righteous anger’ in response to Nowak’s murder, which he partly blamed on ‘the mass invasion of migrants’. His comments probed No 10 to […]

    1 week ago

  • Former BBC host questioned by police after allegations of sexual assault

    Former BBC host questioned by police after allegations of sexual assault

    He denies all claims made against him. A former BBC presenter has been questioned by police after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her on his programme. The man in question is believed to be a household name and was reportedly questioned by police about acts of unwanted sexual touching on set between 2005 […]

    1 week ago

  • Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

    Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

    He has been living with the condition for four years. Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow has revealed he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for four years. The 79-year-old hosted the programme from 1989 to 2021, making him Channel 4’s longest-serving newsreader. The retired broadcaster announced his diagnosis ahead of an upcoming Channel […]

    1 week ago

  • Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

    Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

    BREAKING British actor Anthony Head has died at the age of 72. Head was best known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin, and Little Britain. The successful actor found international fame as Rupert Giles in the teen sci-fi hit Buffy in the late 1990s. Head then went on to have […]

    1 week ago

  • WIN: Stanley 1913’s new limited edition Fútbol Artist Collection with JOE

    WIN: Stanley 1913’s new limited edition Fútbol Artist Collection with JOE

    Brought to you by Stanley 1913 With a huge summer of football finally upon us, Stanley 1913 is getting on board by celebrating the rituals that make matchday unforgettable. The iconic brand has launched a limited edition collection to celebrate this summer of football – bringing together art and fan culture through one of its […]

    1 week ago

  • Bobby Davro issues warning about overlooked symptom following cancer diagnosis

    Bobby Davro issues warning about overlooked symptom following cancer diagnosis

    About 1 in 8 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Comedian Bobby Davro revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 67-year-old spoke on This Morning and shared one overlooked synonym he experienced before his diagnosis. The comedy legend explained how he suffered from erectile dysfunction. Speaking on the ITV show, he […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Sir Kenny Dalglish reveals cancer diagnosis as Liverpool legend shares statement

    Sir Kenny Dalglish reveals cancer diagnosis as Liverpool legend shares statement

    Heartbreaking news. Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he is undergoing treatment for cancer. Dalglish confirmed the news with a statement on social media. The 75-year-old Liverpool legend wrote: “As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well. “Ideally, […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Twin Peaks star Owain Rhys Davies dies suddenly aged 44

    Twin Peaks star Owain Rhys Davies dies suddenly aged 44

    Sad news. Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies has ‘suddenly’ died aged 44, his family has announced. The Welsh TV and film star was best known for his role in Twin Peaks, where he played Agent Wilson. Davies also starred in The OA, Impact Winter, Alice Through the Looking Glass and A Serial Killer’s Guide to […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Exorcist reveals chilling encounter he claims is ‘proof’ the devil is real

    Exorcist reveals chilling encounter he claims is ‘proof’ the devil is real

    “It just became obvious that the devil is real.” A ‘famous’ exorcist has shared one terrifying moment which made him believe that the devil is real. Father Carlos Martins has carried out exorcisms across the globe and has also shared his chilling experiences on his podcast The Exorcist Files. Father Martins claims that demons are […]

    2 weeks ago

  • James Van Der Beek’s ex-wife marries three months after actor’s death

    James Van Der Beek’s ex-wife marries three months after actor’s death

    She issued an emotional statement. James Van Der Beek’s ex-wife, Heather McComb, has gotten married, describing it as a ‘special and a truly magical weekend’ months after the actor’s death. Over three months ago, James Van Der Beek died on 11 February following a year-long battle with colorectal cancer. Van Der Beek, best known for […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown dies aged 43 as brother issues emotional statement

    Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown dies aged 43 as brother issues emotional statement

    His body was found following a day-long search. Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown has died at the age of 43 after his body was found near a river following a days-long search. The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office said they had received a call about ‘a male sitting in the shallow water’ south of Oroville, Washington, […]

    2 weeks ago

  • ‘Explosion’ heard in central Nottingham as fire crews rush to scene

    ‘Explosion’ heard in central Nottingham as fire crews rush to scene

    A major fire has erupted in central Nottingham, with emergency crews rushing to the scene. Social media users reported a loud explosion, with images circulating online appearing to show thick black smoke pouring from a building at the scene. @nottslive bug explosion in student building off Huntingdon st 11:30 pic.twitter.com/A9OdjUi5fb — Daemyn Taylor (@Daemyn2010) May […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Putin regime warns of missile strikes on Europe’s nuclear power plants

    Putin regime warns of missile strikes on Europe’s nuclear power plants

    “A new Chernobyl will ensue.” The Kremlin has threatened to hit nuclear power plants in Ukraine and the West if Russian sites are attacked, framing it as retaliation. The warning comes just after Moscow is accused of concocting an allegation that Ukraine struck its Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant with a fibre-optic drone, which Kyiv denies. The […]

    2 weeks ago

  • What time is the Arsenal trophy parade? Full route and details explained

    What time is the Arsenal trophy parade? Full route and details explained

    Arsenal celebrates winning its first Premier League title in 22 years Arsenal celebrates winning its first Premier League title in 22 years, with hundreds of thousands of fans set to join the festivities in north London today. The Premier League trophy will be paraded through Islington on Sunday, with four open-top buses setting off from […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Infamous Lidl pub finally gets a name – and it’s absolutely perfect

    Infamous Lidl pub finally gets a name – and it’s absolutely perfect

    A playful, tongue-in-cheek reference The UK will soon have its first-ever Lidl pub, and now shoppers know exactly what it’ll be called. The supermarket chain has begun construction at a site in Northern Ireland, following an unusual turn of events caused by the region’s strict licensing laws. After failing to secure a standard off-sales licence for […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Helen Mirren breaks silence on Tom Hardy MobLand firing rumours

    Helen Mirren breaks silence on Tom Hardy MobLand firing rumours

    Speculation has intensified Speculation has intensified this week after reports emerged that Tom Hardy was dropped from MobLand ahead of its third season. Now, Helen Mirren has spoken out in support of her co-star amid the rumours surrounding his alleged exit. Hardy stars alongside Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan in the hit Paramount+ series, which […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Details emerge of Tom Hardy’s alleged on-set behaviour that got him fired from MobLand

    Details emerge of Tom Hardy’s alleged on-set behaviour that got him fired from MobLand

    New details are lining up with previous allegations Speculation has grown this week after reports that Tom Hardy was dropped from MobLand ahead of its third season. Now, new details are lining up very closely with previous allegations of strange on-set behaviour levied at Hardy. Last Friday (22 May), Hardy was fired from the show […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Quiz: See if you can name all 120 Europa and Conference League finalists in history

    Quiz: See if you can name all 120 Europa and Conference League finalists in history

    Anything over half is a great score… Ahead of the grand UEFA Conference League final between Rayo Vallecano and Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, it’s time to test your knowledge of European football’s lower tiered competitions. Now after we’ve given you the first two, all you have to do is name the other 118 sides […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Unusual job advert offers £1,500 a month for people to masturbate

    Unusual job advert offers £1,500 a month for people to masturbate

    Apply for the role of ‘masturbation consultant’ An AI company has posted a job ad seeking 10 “articulate, observant, and impossible to blush” candidates for the unusual role of “masturbation consultant” While it’s probably not something you’d put on your CV or boast about in a job interview, for $2,000 (£1.5k) a month, you might […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Unusual job advert offers £1,500 a month for people to masturbate

    Unusual job advert offers £1,500 a month for people to masturbate

    Apply for the role of ‘masturbation consultant’ An AI company has posted a job ad seeking 10 “articulate, observant, and impossible to blush” candidates for the unusual role of “masturbation consultant” While it’s probably not something you’d put on your CV or boast about in a job interview, for $2,000 (£1.5k) a month, you might […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Tony Blair calls for Labour to move away from soft-left and become ‘radical centre’

    Tony Blair calls for Labour to move away from soft-left and become ‘radical centre’

    In a highly critical essay, Blair has attacked pretty much everything about the current Labour party. Tony Blair has launched a remarkable attack on the Labour party and Keir Starmer, accusing them of having no “coherent plan” for the Unite Kingdom and being anti-business. In a 5,700-word essay, published last night on his thinktank’s website, the former […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Doctor recommends this surprising drink over water in a heatwave

    Doctor recommends this surprising drink over water in a heatwave

    As lovely as the warm weather is, it doesn’t come without its warnings. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know a heatwave has gripped the UK, with temperatures hitting 33°C in some areas this bank holiday weekend. As lovely as the warm weather is, it doesn’t come without its warnings. The UK Health Security Agency […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews ‘arrested and locked up in Dubai prison’

    Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews ‘arrested and locked up in Dubai prison’

    Earlier this week, a missing persons report was officially filed. Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews, who went ‘missing’, appears to have been arrested and is being held in a prison in Dubai, it’s been reported. Earlier this week, a missing person’s report was officially filed for Lee Andrews, as his whereabouts had been unknown for […]

    3 weeks ago

  • British troops training for potential war with Russia in 2030

    British troops training for potential war with Russia in 2030

    The UK must significantly increase defence investment or risk defeat. British soldiers are fighting against a Russian invasion from a platform on the London Underground in a wargame scenario that highlights a stark conclusion: the UK must significantly increase defence investment or risk defeat. In the scenario, it is 2030, and the troops form part […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Major supermarket to close 100 stores

    Major supermarket to close 100 stores

    Hundreds of jobs are expected to be at risk. Major supermarket chain, Morrisons, is planning to close 100 stores over the coming months. The supermarket chain blamed government policy choices for rising costs, saying the affected convenience stores had been loss-making for some time and were acquired through its McColl’s acquisition in 2022. It went […]

    3 weeks ago

  • At least 90 killed in coal mine explosion, state media reports

    At least 90 killed in coal mine explosion, state media reports

    The explosion happened at the Liushenyu Coal Mine At least 90 people have been killed in a coal mine blast in northern China, the country’s state media reported. The explosion happened at the Liushenyu Coal Mine, run by the Tongzhou Group, in Shanxi Province. Hundreds of rescuers rushed to the scene. Twenty-seven people are understood […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Danny Go! star Daniel Coleman’s son, 14, dies after cancer battle

    Danny Go! star Daniel Coleman’s son, 14, dies after cancer battle

    Heartbreaking news. Danny Go! star Daniel Coleman has shared the heartbreaking news that his 14-year-old son, Isaac, has passed away following a battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Daniel Coleman announced on Thursday (May 21) that his son had passed away, months after being diagnosed with stage 3 mouth cancer in December 2025. The […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Kylie Minogue reveals secret second cancer diagnosis

    Kylie Minogue reveals secret second cancer diagnosis

    Kylie was first diagnosed in 2005 In a new Netflix docuseries, Kylie Minogue opened up about keeping a second cancer diagnosis out of the public eye. The Australian singer, 57, reflects on her personal life and hugely successful music career in the three-part series, sharing candid confessions as she takes viewers on a trip down […]

    1 month ago

  • Vet reveals what your dog is really trying to tell you when they lick you

    Vet reveals what your dog is really trying to tell you when they lick you

    These actions aren’t just haphazard You might find it cute or incredibly annoying, but an expert has revealed what it really means when your dog licks you. Vet Dr Julian Norton says when a dog licks you, it can carry genuine meaning. Speaking on behalf of Pure Pet Food, he explains: “People sometimes ask why […]

    1 month ago

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