He died shortly after being questioned by police. Emmerdale and Happy Valley star Frazer Hammill was found dead in his home back in December. It has since been revealed that Hammill died shortly after being quizzed by police. An inquest into Hammill’s death confirmed that he took his own life and left a note for […]

2 months ago

Sad news just in. The legendary actor, Alexander Morton, has died. Morton, who famously portrayed Golly Mackenzie in the series Monarch of the Glen, was 81. Known for playing hard men and villains, Morton was trained at the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama in London. His stage roles included Macbeth, Robert Burns and […]

2 months ago

Very sad news. Dolly Martinez has tragically died at the age of just 30. Martinez was best known for starring in season ten of My 600-lb Life. Her sister, Lindsey Cooper, confirmed the news of her death writing: “It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beautiful sister, Dolly. “Dolly […]

2 months ago

Awful news. At least one person has died and 27 others are in hospital after a bus crashed in the Canary Islands. The crash happened at 1.15pm local time when a bus carrying British tourists crashed into a ravine on the GM-2 highway in San Sebastian de La Gomera. Three of those injured are in […]

2 months ago

It’s the biggest race of the year. This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, the full gang are here as we’re joined by Rishi Persad, Oli Bell, Tom Stanley and Nick Luck. The panel dive into their own deeply personal Grand National memories including watching it all the way from the Caribbean […]

2 months ago

Disruption is expected until the end of the day. Passengers face major disruptions after a person on tracks close to London Waterloo station. Emergency services are dealing with the incident between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction. According to the Mirror, many trains have been cancelled and others are being delayed with the disruption expected to […]

2 months ago

It’s the biggest race of the year. This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, the full gang are here as we’re joined by Rishi Persad, Oli Bell, Tom Stanley and Nick Luck. The panel dive into their own deeply personal Grand National memories including watching it all the way from the Caribbean […]

2 months ago

“We don’t want another Neville Chamberlain.” Donald Trump has likened Keir Starmer to Neville Chamberlain in his latest jibe aimed at the British prime minister. Tensions have grown between Trump and Starmer ever since the US president started his war with Iran. With every passing day of Trump’s disastrous and seemingly clueless military action in Iran, […]

2 months ago

BREAKING. Just moments ago, news emerged that Kanye West has been blocked from entering the UK. This news comes following the controversy about his scheduled headline set at Wireless. His permission to travel to the UK this summer has been blocked by the government as they say his presence would not be conducive to public […]

2 months ago

BREAKING. Kanye West has been blocked from entering the UK. This news comes following the controversy about his scheduled headline set at Wireless. His permission to travel to the UK this summer has been blocked by the government as they say his presence would not be conducive to public good. West has been heavily condemned […]

2 months ago

A pint of plAIn is your only man. There are plenty of genuinely useful things AI can do that don’t involve replacing artists with a soulless machine that can’t think, feel, or create anything original without borrowing from someone else. It’s already changing the game in science, medicine and archaeology. But now, in a major […]

2 months ago

Heartbreaking news. A man in his 20s has tragically died just moments after leaving a nightclub. The man, who is said to have fell ill, suffered a medical episode and fell unconscious in the early hours of Saturday. Emergency services were called to the Portland Street area of Manchester at around 5.45am however despite their […]

2 months ago

Here’s our best tips for this weekend’s racing. This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Rishi Persad, Oli Bell and jockey great Mick Fitzgerald. The panel dive into Mick’s Grand National memories including winning it, ending up in a nightclub the night before and THAT famous quote. There’s an […]

2 months ago

Police released a statement Police have said that the teenage boy in Scott Mills sexual offence investigation was under 16 at the time of the alleged offence. Sky News report he was investigated over allegations of ‘serious sexual offences’ against a boy who was under 16. It comes as police released a statement last night […]

2 months ago

More details have been confirmed. Millions of drivers across the UK are set to find out how they could claim hundreds of pounds in compensation after being mis-sold car finance, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirms the final details of a major redress scheme. The watchdog has now outlined how the compensation process will […]

2 months ago

BREAKING. Scott Mills has been sacked by BBC following allegations relating to his personal conduct. The Mirror confirmed the news saying that Mills was taken off air on his Radio 2 show last Tuesday. He was then told that his contract had been terminated. Mills took over the breakfast show from Zoe Ball just last […]

2 months ago

Cocaine is everywhere! A new study has found that two British cities have the highest levels of cocaine usage in all of Europe. The study, which tested sewer water for traces of cocaine, was conducted by the European Union Drugs Agency. It found that Middlesbrough led the continent for cocaine use across both weekday and […]

2 months ago

Heartbreaking news just in. Marie Keane, the mother of Man United and Ireland legend, Roy Keane, has died. Her death notice says that Ms Keane died “in the tender loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Anne’s Ward at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice”. Predeceased by her husband Maurice, Marie was described […]

2 months ago

Trigger warning: This article contains content about sexual assault, mental health, and assisted dying that some may find distressing. A woman who was living in a centre for vulnerable young people was brutally sexually assaulted back in 2022. Noelia Castillo Ramos was living in the centre when she was raped by a group of people. […]

2 months ago

“Give it a go. Give it three goes. You know, sometimes you gotta take a second to get into it.” This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley, Chris Hughes and global megastar JoJo Siwa. The panel dive into Chris’ gardening past, trying to […]

2 months ago

We’ve a big weekend of racing ahead of us. This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley, Chris Hughes and global megastar JoJo Siwa. The panel dive into Chris’ gardening past, trying to shake muscle as a jockey, and reaching younger demographics with racing. […]

2 months ago

“This’ll be the best horse.” This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley, Chris Hughes and global megastar JoJo Siwa. The panel dive into Chris’ gardening past, trying to shake muscle as a jockey, and reaching younger demographics with racing. JoJo then joins the […]

3 months ago

“I will never walk alone.” Mo Salah has confirmed that he is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Salah shared the news in a tearful video. In the statement Salah says: “Hello everyone. Unfortunately the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell. “I will be leaving Liverpool at the […]

3 months ago

The club have broken their silence. Championship club Ipswich Town have come under serious online scrutiny after they allowed the Reform Party and Nigel Farage to complete a photoshoot at their stadium. Attention was first brought to the photoshoot earlier on Tuesday (24th March) when the party’s leader, Nigel Farage, shared images — that included […]

3 months ago

Big news. A major UK bank is set to close 28 branches in the coming months. Lloyds Banking Group is closing their Halifax branches across May and June. As many as 46 branches are said to close before the end of 2027, reports the Mirror. A spokesperson for Lloyds said: “Customers want the freedom to […]

3 months ago

Heartbreaking news. MAFS star Mel Schilling has died aged 54. Her death was confirmed by her husband, Gareth, who wrote: “Melanie Jane Brisbane-Schilling passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love. “In her final moments, when I thought cancer had taken away her ability to speak, she ushered me closer and whispered a message for Maddie […]

3 months ago

A blaze at a car parts factory has left 14 people dead and nearly 60 others injured. Fire crews confirmed that all those initially reported missing have now been accounted for following an extensive search of the wreckage of the three-storey building. Footage from the scene appeared to show workers jumping from the first floor […]

3 months ago

Nicholas Brendon has tragically died at the age of 54. Brendon was perhaps best known for his role in the cult tv show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. His family confirmed his death online writing that he died of natural causes. They wrote: “He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create. Those who truly knew […]

3 months ago

Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. The news was shared on his Instagram page. The post read: “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by […]

3 months ago

The experts have explained The number of meningitis cases has rose again, according to figures released by the UK Health Security Agency. Sky News reports that The UKHSA says, as of 12.30pm yesterday, 18 laboratory cases are confirmed and 11 cases remain under investigation, giving a total of 29 suspected cases overall. Although the number […]

3 months ago

Ricky Gervais’ partner Jane Fallon has been diagnosed with cancer. The best-selling author has revealed that she received the news last month. Taking to Instagram, she wrote: “So… I thought I should post something as I’ve had a few people notice I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately. “About a month ago I was […]

3 months ago

“Bombing a country on the other side of the globe won’t make the Epstein files go away.” A Republican lawmaker has warned Donald Trump that the war with Iran ‘won’t make the Epstein files go away’. It’s been widely reported that the war in Iran has succeeded in bringing the Jeffrey Epstein scandal down in […]

3 months ago

The documents were previously missing. Documents linked to sexual abuse allegations involving Donald Trump that were missing from the original publication of the Epstein files have now been made public online by the US Department of Justice. Their release follows reporting by several American outlets, including NBC News, Sky News’ partner network, which highlighted that […]

3 months ago

He was attacked last week. Just over a week ago, child-killer Ian Huntley was found lying in a pool of blood at HMP Frankland after a brutal assault in which he was reportedly battered over the head repeatedly with a metal pole. Huntley was rushed to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, where he has reportedly remained […]

3 months ago

BREAKING. Britney Spears has been arrested. The pop superstar was arrested in Ventura County, California on Wednesday night. TMZ report that Spears was handcuffed by California Highway Patrol at around 9.30pm (local time) last night. It’s been reported that she’s been arrested for driving under the influence. This news comes shortly after Spears had a […]

3 months ago

“All a little bit surreal against the backdrop of seeing missiles in the sky and hearing explosions.” Things feel different this week — in the world, and on The Paddock. The weekly horse racing show, usually a lively around-the-table debate between Oli Bell, Nick Luck, Rishi Persad and Tom Stanley, took on a very different […]

3 months ago

BREAKING. Rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years. Ghetts, real name Justin Clarke-Samuel, was sentenced today at the Old Bailey for killing a young man in a hit-and-run last year. Samuel caused the death of Tamang, a 20-year-old university student from Nepal, after striking him with his car which was going 60mph in a […]

3 months ago

Shocking scenes. Police have responded to a mass shooting incident with authorities saying there are multiple fatalities and as many as 14 people injured. The incident took place when a gunman opened fire at a packed bar in downtown Austin. Police rushed to the scene in mere seconds where they confronted the gunman and returned […]

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He was airlifted to hospital. Child killer, Ian Huntley, is fighting for his life after being attacked in prison, according to reports. Huntley, who is now 52, is serving life in prison for the murder of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, at his home in Soham. The Daily Mail report that Huntley has been […]

3 months ago

The Education Secretary was speaking to LBC. Primary schools shouldn’t ‘come down too hard’ on students who are questioning their gender, says the Education Secretary. Bridget Phillipson was appearing on LBC’s Call the Cabinet, when she was asked about allowing young boys wearing dresses to school or going by feminine names. Phillipson said that schools […]

4 months ago

BREAKING. Lord Mandelson has been arrested. The Met Police have confirmed that Peter Mandelson has been arrested. In a statement they wrote: “Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office. “He was arrested at an address in Camden on Monday, 23 February and has been taken to a London police […]

4 months ago

The shout came from a sufferer of Tourette syndrome During the BAFTAs last night, a member of the audience who has Tourette syndrome, shouted a racial slur as Sinners actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan presented the award for special visual effects at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. The moment led to Jordan […]

4 months ago

Officers have been given extra powers Hundreds of people have gathered in Manchester city centre today for a protest by far-right group Britain First. Britain First supporters mat at noon outside Piccadilly station, before the “march for remigration and mass deportations”. In response, a number of counter-protests are also being held by anti-racism groups. It’s […]

4 months ago

Tom’s hair will be higher than the hurdles!  A joke about Tom Stanley’s hair and Constitution Hill turned into one of the standout moments from the latest episode of The Paddock. The new season of the horse racing podcast is now under way, and during a chat about how sport is changing online, Oli Bell, […]

4 months ago

We’ve a big weekend ahead. The Paddock podcast panel have landed their Paddock Picks for this weekend’s big racing. A new season of The Paddock is now under way, with host Oli Bell joined by fellow racing broadcasters Rishi Persad, Nick Luck, Tom Stanley, and special guests for weekly episodes packed with tips, talking points […]

4 months ago

Andrew was arrested on his birthday. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested. The former Prince, now known as Andrew, was arrested at Wood Farm, a secluded cottage on the Sandringham grounds.

4 months ago

Breaking news. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested. The former Prince, now known as Andrew, was arrested at Wood Farm, a secluded cottage on the Sandringham grounds. He has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, reports BBC News. Police released a statement reading: “As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested […]

4 months ago

He was found dead in December. Back in December, Pulp Fiction actor Peter Greene was found dead in his New York City apartment. He was found unresponsive in his Manhattan apartment and was pronounced dead at the scene. Greene was best known for his roles as Zed in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction and Dorian Tyrell […]

4 months ago

He had a huge presence on social media. Popular rapper Lil Poppa has died. The rapper, who boasts over 1M followers on Instagram and around 650k monthly listeners on Spotify, was 25. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office in Georgia, US, told TMZ that the rapper was pronounced dead at 11.23am ET. Lil Poppa was […]

4 months ago