The wait is over The fifth and final season of Top Boy has just dropped on Netflix, and fans are in for a treat. The show, created by Ronan Bennett, follows the trials and tribulations of drug dealers Dushane and Sully in Hackney. While originally released on Channel 4, the series picked up a second […]

3 years ago

You can throw all your other shoes out now Have you ever wanted a shoe that was the perfect mix of form and function? That you could wear to a job interview but also pull up to the club in? Well look no further, because Crocs have announced a limited edition Shrek-inspired pair of their […]

3 years ago

The Creme Egg pic has caused a bit of a stir Everyone loves a bit of a chocolatey treat every now and then, especially at Christmas and Easter when all the best chocolates come back out. Among the nation’s favourites is the classic Creme Egg. But one mum has shared a picture that might cause […]

3 years ago

Premier League fans will have to wait a little longer for Arsenal’s opener against Nottingham Forest after delays at the turnstiles outside of the Emirates Stadium. The game was due to begin the new season at 12.30pm. However, Arsenal have confirmed a 30 minute delay thanks to errors in the new turnstile system. Thousands of […]

3 years ago

Thinking of a new life Down Under? For many folks in the UK, relocating to the sun-drenched shores of Australia is nothing more than a pipe dream. But thanks to a recent visa change on the part of the Australian government, that pipe dream may just become a reality for many. The age limit for […]

3 years ago

Is Mindhunter one of Netflix’s best of all time? It feels like it’s been forever since Mindhunter graced our screens with the weird and disturbing world of the FBI’s psychological profilers. Despite that, fans are refusing to give up on the chance the cult show will return for a third series. A petition, which began […]

3 years ago

A controversial move A dad has gone viral for controversially taking his eight-year-old daughter to get her head shaved even though his wife begged him not to. However, the man has been praised by many on Reddit after explaining the decision. Reddit user ‘aitathrowaway795939‘ posted in the now infamous AITA subreddit, to explain his decision. […]

3 years ago

Go green by eating your greens! Eating a vegan diet puts a huge dent in the environmental damage cause by food production, according to the most comprehensive analysis of the issue to date. According to the study, a vegan diet results in 75% less emissions, water pollution and land use when compared with more meat-heavy […]

3 years ago

We could be saying goodbye to Plan B soon Boris Johnson is expected to announce the lifting of ‘plan B’ covid restrictions on Wednesday. The Prime Minister is due in the Commons to address MPs for PMQs this afternoon, during which time he is expected to discuss the cabinet’s assessment of the most recent covid […]

4 years ago

He’s facing deportation The Australian government have cancelled tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time, leaving him no recourse other than to mount a legal challenge against the decision. The 34-year-old Serbian now faces deportation from the country, meaning he wouldn’t be able to defend his Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. […]

4 years ago

Reports suggest the patient’s symptoms were mild Israel has reported the first known case of what has been dubbed as ‘flurona’, a rare mixture of both Covid-19 and influenza. Local reports say the patient was a pregnant woman, who was in hospital, reports Hamodia. “She was diagnosed with the flu and coronavirus as soon as […]

4 years ago

Maxwell is currently in ‘arguably the worst detention centre in America’ Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is reportedly to be placed on suicide watch at the New York jail in which she is imprisoned. Maxwell was found guilty of recruiting and trafficking teenage girls to be abused by financier Jeffrey Epstein. According to Metro, The Bureau […]

4 years ago

“A knighthood for a war criminal, but not for a war hero.” Mere days after he received the honour, more than 130,000 people at the time of writing have signed a petition calling for Tony Blair’s knighthood to be taken back. The decision to award the honour to the former Labour leader and PM has […]

4 years ago

A petition for celemency for the trucker has almost hit 5M signatures A judge has scheduled a resentencing hearing to reconsider the 110-year sentence of truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos. Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to the prison term after a 2019 crash left four dead and several others injured in Colorado following a malfunction in the brakes […]

4 years ago

Galaxy brained Meghan Meghan Markle can officially add ‘most intelligent British royal’ to her CV, after a new study has found she has the biggest brains in the family. The study, conducted by Oxford Royale, used the family members’ A-level results as well as ranking the universities at which they collected their degrees. Using this […]

4 years ago

They cited ‘procedural errors’ for the decision The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has reportedly withdrawn its recommendation of a posthumous pardon for George Floyd. They cite ‘procedural errors’ as the reason for the withdrawal, and said on Thursday that those errors will be reviewed The recommendation was made for Floyd’s drug conviction to […]

4 years ago

Official announcement of Ole’s sacking is expected soon Many Manchester United players and staff were reportedly in tears yesterday (Saturday) as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer addressed the dressing room following the team’s 4-1 defeat against Watford. The player’s dismay came prior to the emergency meeting following the game, which concluded in the firing of the […]

4 years ago

We all know why you’re here… Now we all know This Morning can be known for some cheeky innuendo and risque content, but this takes the biscuit. Phil and Josie absolutely lost their minds on today’s episode of This Morning, when they had a d*ck pic shoved in their faces by a guest who claims […]

4 years ago

Mask wearing can reduce spread of Covid by 53%, according to the study Mask wearing has been described as the most effective tactic to beat the spread of Covid, according to a major global study. The study, which is the first global study of this nature, says that the measure reduces incidence of the virus […]

4 years ago

They’ve also confirmed the street central to the investigation Police investigating the bombing which occurred outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital have confirmed that four men arrested have been released. They also confirmed that Rutland Avenue is central to their investigations into the terror attack which occurred around 11am on Remembrance Sunday. Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson, […]

4 years ago

The actor was known for his roles in Quantum Leap and The Boy With the Green Hair Quantum Leap star Dean Stockwell has passed away at the age of 85. The Oscar-nominated actor reportedly died peacefully in his home of natural causes on the morning of Sunday November 7, according to Deadline. R.I.P. Dean Stockwell, […]

5 years ago

He took to Instagram to announce the news Celebrity chef Salt Bae has announced today that he is to leave his new London restaurant just six weeks after opening. Salt Bae, known for his memeable behaviour and exorbitantly-priced menu, took to his Insta stories to announce that Sunday will be his final day in London […]

5 years ago

Facebook – sorry, Meta,  has officially changed the logo of its wider company from the infamous ‘thumbs up’ to a new, sleek design. The thumbs up is so synonymous with the Facebook brand, it’s no surprise the company decided to change the logo along with the name to usher in their new era focused on […]

5 years ago

Facebook has officially changed its name Facebook has officially changed the name of its wider business to Meta as part of a major rebrand. The company said the name would better “encompass” what they stand for and what the company does, as it expans its goals beyond the world of social media and into projects […]

5 years ago

They’re calling for the end of government subsidies to the meat and dairy industries Animal rights activists associated with Animal Rebellion have been photographed scaling a government building in central London. The protesters climbed up the Defra building as part of a wave of protests conducted by them and other eco groups ahead of the […]

5 years ago

Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed accidentally by Alec Baldwin, according to police Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins shared a video on Instagram from the set of upcoming western film Rust where she was accidentally shot by Alec Baldwin. Posting the video to her Instagram page two days ago alongside the caption: “One of the perks of […]

5 years ago

A woman has died after actor Alec Baldwin accidentally fired a prop gun on a film set for upcoming western Rust. A man has also been injured on the New Mexico film set and was taken to hospital for emergency care. The woman was also taken to hospital for her injuries but died on Thursday, […]

5 years ago

Human remains have been found The FBI has confirmed they found human remains in a Florida park on Wednesday in the search for Gabby Petito’s missing fiance Brian Laundrie. Steven Bertolino, the Laundrie family’s lawyer, has said that there is a “strong probability” that the remains found belong to the 23-year-old. Speaking with CNN, he […]

5 years ago

Covid has once again caused the cancellation of the iconic fireworks display London’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks display on the River Thames has once again been cancelled amid “uncertainties due to Covid.” According to Metro, plans to hold a different and as-yet-unrevealed Trafalgar Square event are currently underway so London’s New Year’s Eve revellers […]

5 years ago

There’s a veritable ladybird explosion out there! If you’ve been outside in the past few days, you’ve probably been besieged by a bunch of ladybirds that seem to have come out of nowhere. And if you’re particularly unlucky, you may even have a few of the cheeky little critters knocking about inside your house. But […]

5 years ago

Victory for the ‘metric martyrs’ Shops are set to be allowed to sell their produce in the old imperial measurements of pounds and ounces once again as part of a government post-Brexit pledge to cut the ban on imperial units. The pledge was set out on Thursday to ditch many EU rules which Brexit minister […]

5 years ago

Waller-Bridge could be about to don the hat and whip Fans across the world are reacting to the rumours that Fleabag superstar Phoebe Waller-Bridge is in line to replace Harrison Ford in the iconic role of Indiana Jones. Waller-Bridge is confirmed to star alongside the veteran actor in the upcoming fifth installation of the swashbuckling […]

5 years ago

It’s finally happening Sometimes in life, all you need is a schlocky but ultimately addictive TV show to binge your way through, and Netflix hit You is probably as addictive as schlocky TV comes. With Joe’s unnerving voice over and can’t-look-away thrills, the show became a hit when the first series dropped back in 2018 before […]

5 years ago

Head to supermarket – come back with a pet A family who found a newt hiding in their supermarket celery have decided to adopted the little critter as a family pet. Philip Caterer-Stentiford, 41, discovered the little brown creature hiding in the plastic bag of celery from Aldi when it tumbled onto his kitchen worktop […]

5 years ago

The killing follows an interview with a Taliban spokesperson who said, “music is forbidden in Islam.” The Taliban have reportedly killed a popular Afghan folk singer days after the group’s statements in an interview in which it said it hoped to ban music from being played in public. According to Masoud Andarabi, Interior Minister under […]

5 years ago

“Probably trying to relax after saving a life!” We all know the healthcare service has had a tough time of it the past 18 months or so. It doesn’t feel like all that long ago that every Thursday we took to our doorsteps to clap for our carers, and even more recently there was outrage […]

5 years ago

‘Caleb has peacefully passed on. He will live forever in our hearts and minds’ A prominent anti-mask advocate from Texas has died from complications caused by Covid-19 Caleb Wallace, 30, spent three weeks in an intensive care unit at Shannon Medical Center in his hometown of San Angelo after being admitted to the hospital on […]

5 years ago

An official petition on the Welsh Government website is calling for a change to the Welsh flag Who had this on their 2021 bingo card? A petition has been started on the Welsh Government website to give the dragon on the Welsh flag some more ‘visible’ private parts. The petition, titled ‘Demand that all depictions […]

5 years ago

A young woman has died in hospital after attending Reading Festival. Festival Republic, organisers of Reading and Leeds Festival, have confirmed the death of a 20-year-old woman in a statement in which they also sent condolences to the woman’s family. The as-yet unnamed woman is believed to have had a pre-existing health condition. Reports from […]

5 years ago

Jake Paul has defeated Tyron Woodley by a split decision and remains undefeated Tyron Woodley has been handed his first loss in his first ever pro boxing match, and Jake Paul’s burgeoning boxing career looks set to continue, but some fans are convinced not all was what it seemed in last night’s bout. Woodley proved […]

5 years ago

Biden had previously called the reporter the ‘most interesting man in media’ Joe Biden looked exasperated and frustrated during his press conference in response to the attack on Kabul airport, resting his head on his hands as he was caught in a tense exchange with Fox reporter Peter Doocy, reports The Independent. Speaking to the […]

5 years ago

Former England and Sussex captain Ted Dexter has died at the age of 86 Dexter was known as an aggressive batsman who played 62 Tests for England, captaining the national team between 1961-1964. At county level Dexter, known as ‘Lord Ted’, led his Sussex team to victory twice in the Gillette Cup and even made […]

5 years ago

Chijindu Ujah, who competed in the 4x100m relay in Tokyo, has been provisionally suspended. British sprinter Chijindu Ujah has been provisionally suspended for an anti‑doping violation after reportedly testing positive for two banned substances after winning a silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the Tokyo Olympics. As a result of the suspension, the entire […]

5 years ago

The PM will not isolate The Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not self isolate following confirmation that a staffer tested positive for Covid after Johnson’s trip to Scotland. Downing Street insists the two did not come into close contact, but sources told The Guardian that the pair were ‘side-by-side’ on several occasions. The source reported […]

5 years ago

A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting England’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty Lewis Hughes, aged 24, accosted Professor Whitty in St James’ Park in London on 27 June. He pleaded guilty to assault at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, according to Sky News. Footage has emerged of Professor Chris Whitty being manhandled by two men […]

5 years ago

The Brighton cat killer, real name Steve Bouquet, has been jailed for five years and three months for a campaign of mass slaughter of pets. Shopping centre security guard Bouquet, 54, attacked 16 cats in Brighton, killing nine, in a case that stumped detectives for months, and captured the attentions of people nationwide. Bouquet would […]

5 years ago

Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for making the latest MCU film Black Widow available on Disney+ the same day as the film’s release in cinemas. In a complaint submitted to LA County Superior Court on Thursday, lawyers for Johansson are seeking unspecified monetary and punitive damages, saying Johansson was promised an exclusive release in cinemas […]

5 years ago

Odenkirk remains in hospital Bob Odenkirk has been rushed to hospital after collapsing on the set of iconic Breaking Bad spinoff show Better Call Saul and is still reportedly receiving medical care. According to TMZ, Odenkirk and cast were shooting in New Mexico on Tuesday when the incident happened. Apparently, Odenkirk collapsed and was immediately […]

5 years ago

The worst kept secret in football We all knew it was coming, but it’s finally happened. Sancho has finally signed for United with a £73million deal from Borrussia Dortmund. The 21-year-old completed a medical at Carrington last week and the final negotiations of his transfer from Dortmund have finally been completed. This is his home.This […]

5 years ago

Gold medal-winning rower Mohamed Sbihi has made history today after being the first Muslim to carry the British flag at an Olympic opening ceremony. He was joined by another gold medallist, the sailor Hannah Mills, an environmental campaigner and an advocate for the eradication of single use plastic in sport. It is the first time […]

5 years ago