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  • Boris Johnson produces hilariously awkward Harry Kane goal celebration

    Boris Johnson produces hilariously awkward Harry Kane goal celebration

    BoJo and his bizarre display of celebration Boris Johnson may be the PM, but put him in front of a camera, and he looks like a fish out of water… no more so, it seems, than when celebrating a goal. Yes, even the Prime Minister watches the Euros, and was clearly delighted as Kane sealed […]

    5 years ago

  • WATCH: BBC pundits react to Raheem Sterling’s opener against Germany

    WATCH: BBC pundits react to Raheem Sterling’s opener against Germany

    (Most of) The BBC pundits were literally jumping with joy Oof. Heart rate steadied yet? Breathing slowed down? Nope. Us neither. In what was arguably the biggest match of Euro 2020 to date, the entire nation was at the edge of their seats during a tense second half between England and Germany. The contest at […]

    5 years ago

  • Prince George melts hearts singing the anthem at footy

    Prince George melts hearts singing the anthem at footy

    Prince George dominates Twitter with Euros appearance Though booing filled the stadium on more than one occasion, there was a touching moment from way up in the stands. Prince George, son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, was seen singing the national anthem on camera. Big moment for Prince George as he joins William and […]

    5 years ago

  • England ‘fans’ boo during German national anthem

    England ‘fans’ boo during German national anthem

    This booing is getting really boring Tonight is the biggest match for the England team in a while. Booing has been central to the footie discourse over the last month, and tonight is no different. this booing is gonna get old — Ben Smoke (@bencsmoke) June 29, 2021 During the German national anthem, booing filled […]

    5 years ago

  • Great British Menu star Andi Oliver ‘scarred’ by Enid Blyton books amid racism row

    Great British Menu star Andi Oliver ‘scarred’ by Enid Blyton books amid racism row

    Blyton’s books were not so fun for everyone. English Heritage decided to amend Enid Blyton’s plaque to account for her problematic rhetoric. Andi Oliver, star of the Great British Menu, has now come forward to divulge that Blyton’s books caused a great deal of harm to her as a child. The content in Blyton’s works […]

    5 years ago

  • Man arrested for threatening to blow up McDonald’s over missing sauce

    Man arrested for threatening to blow up McDonald’s over missing sauce

    A man in America has found himself in a pickle! We’ve all been there; having spent what seems like hours in the Maccies drive through, you finally delve into that signature paper bag in such of your nuggs, fries, and of course, your favourite dip. But let’s make one thing clear, sweet and sour is […]

    5 years ago

  • Police officer who killed Dalian Atkinson jailed for eight years

    Police officer who killed Dalian Atkinson jailed for eight years

    PC Monk sentenced to eight years for manslaughter The police officer who killed former footballer Dalian Atkinson has been jailed for eight years. PC Benjamin Monk was charged with manslaughter last week after he kicked Atkinson in the head while he was on the floor. Judge Melbourne Inman QC sentenced the 43-three-year old PC at […]

    5 years ago

  • Czech president Milos Zeman calls transgender people ‘disgusting’

    Czech president Milos Zeman calls transgender people ‘disgusting’

    Shocking People often asked why Pride is still a necessity, that the LGBTQ+ community is shoving it in people’s faces, that no one really cares about your gender or sexuality. But the world around us would say otherwise. Czech President Milos Zeman, who looks exactly like you would imagine a transphobe looks like, has hit […]

    5 years ago

  • Record high 3,285 Covid cases recorded in Scotland

    Record high 3,285 Covid cases recorded in Scotland

    Cases are on the rise Last Thursday, Scotland recorded 2,999 new Covid cases, the highest on record. However, as of today, they have broken that record again. With 3,285 new cases now recorded, Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for Scottish residents to be “really careful”. 12.6 per cent of people tested for the […]

    5 years ago

  • Sajid Javid confirms restrictions will remain in place until July 19th

    Sajid Javid confirms restrictions will remain in place until July 19th

    Lockdown restrictions will end as planned The easing of lockdown has been the talk of the country for months. With many people frustrated that Boris Johnson pushed back “freedom day”, the nation has became restless and eager to return to life as normal. With the appointment of a new Health Secretary, following Matt Hancock’s scandalous […]

    5 years ago

  • Patrice Evra issues apology after making Joleon Lescott joke

    Patrice Evra issues apology after making Joleon Lescott joke

    Evra apologised for the joke Patrice Evra has issued an apology after a joke was made in poor taste on his new series ‘Pat TV’. In the online series, Evra pretends to commentate on the Euros while imitating players and supporters. .@JoleonLescott I don’t know why they make me say this! I promise you this […]

    5 years ago

  • CCTV that captured Hancock kiss now disabled, says Sajid Javid

    CCTV that captured Hancock kiss now disabled, says Sajid Javid

    No more streaming from the Government’s Big Brother The country was baffled, disgusted, and outright obsessed with the Matt Hancock scandal. It was the nightmare that kept on giving, and it’s not quite over yet. Sajid Javid has been appointed as the new Health Secretary, having previously served as Home Secretary and Chancellor of the […]

    5 years ago

  • Bosses told to let workers finish work early for England vs Germany

    Bosses told to let workers finish work early for England vs Germany

    Sorry Karens, no returns today because I’m watching the footie The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged companies to allow staff to leave early on Tuesday ahead of England’s Euro 2020 quarter-final with Germany. Though flexible working is undoubtedly becoming more popular post-pandemic, no one would think this included watching the football. However, as seen […]

    5 years ago

  • Vin Diesel wants to do a Fast & Furious musical

    Vin Diesel wants to do a Fast & Furious musical

    Imagine: the film opens up with a high-speed car chase; as the product placement vehicle drifts past the camera, Vin Diesel leans through the window to sing Jonas Blue’s ‘Fast Car’ Vin Diesel is really bleeding the Fast and Furious franchise for everything it’s worth. Unpopular opinion, but no one needs nine films where the […]

    5 years ago

  • Naked sunbathers chased by deer and fined for Covid breach in Sydney

    Naked sunbathers chased by deer and fined for Covid breach in Sydney

    Sunbathers, meet Bambi Two sunbathers in Australia have been fined after they needed rescuing from one of Australia’s most dangerous animals. No, it wasn’t a huge spider or venomous snake, nor was it a kangaroo or a particularly arrogant koala; two grown men were sent running into the woods by none other than a deer. […]

    5 years ago

  • GB News isn’t Fox News – it’s a poundshop parody

    GB News isn’t Fox News – it’s a poundshop parody

    The devil’s in the details If Rupert Murdoch is the fairy-godfather of right-wing media, then GB News’ chairman, Andrew Neil, is Cinderella. Surrounded by his politically incorrect mice, Cinder-Neil is supported not by glass slippers but by a culture divide emphasised by Brexit and the ‘war on woke’ agenda of Boris Johnson’s government.  Despite Neil […]

    5 years ago

  • Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22-and-a-half years over killing of George Floyd

    Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22-and-a-half years over killing of George Floyd

    Derek Chauvin, the man who murdered George Floyd, has been sentenced to 22-and-a-half years Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, has been sentenced today. Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in April. On 25 May last year, Chauvin was recorded kneeling on Floyd’s neck […]

    5 years ago

  • MotoGP racer somehow limps away after being flung from bike in dramatic crash

    MotoGP racer somehow limps away after being flung from bike in dramatic crash

    Heart-in-mouth stuff Vehicle accidents can be nasty, like real nasty, but a MotoGP racer seems relatively okay considering he was just thrown from his bike and through the air. That is MASSIVE! 😱 Marc Márquez is launched from his Honda during FP2! Thankfully, he's up and walking…#DutchGP pic.twitter.com/S9vNQ7ftJW — MotoGP on TNT Sports (@motogpontnt) June […]

    5 years ago

  • More than six in 10 Brits want smoking banned in pub gardens, survey finds

    More than six in 10 Brits want smoking banned in pub gardens, survey finds

    Smoking attitudes are no longer all smoke and mirrors A recent survey has revealed that six out of ten UK residents want legislation to ban vapes and smoking in beer gardens. Could this be the end of Cigarette and cider Sundays? Are we finally saying goodbye to social smoking as a whole? Attitudes towards smokers […]

    5 years ago

  • Video of Usain Bolt’s treatment of staff proves the person he is

    Video of Usain Bolt’s treatment of staff proves the person he is

    Usain Bolt- a true legend! A video shared on Twitter has shown Olympic champion Usain Bolt in an incredible light. Some athletes have diva-like attitudes (Cristiano Ronaldo), but Bolt proves that not all athletes are completely self-obsessed. You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat support staff… Usain Bolt, an absolute […]

    5 years ago

  • You can now buy a fart vacuum that sucks up gas before it smells

    You can now buy a fart vacuum that sucks up gas before it smells

    Better out than in Are you losing friends because you can’t just hold it in? Have you had to leave social events from fear of following through? Perhaps you enjoy spicy foods a little too much. Well, don’t fear anymore, we have the perfect product for you! We all have that one person in our […]

    5 years ago

  • Pregnant women could be given £400 in shopping vouchers to help them quit smoking

    Pregnant women could be given £400 in shopping vouchers to help them quit smoking

    “Suddenly I’m Pregnant” According to Public Health England (PHE), offering financial incentives to pregnant women can be effective in helping them to quit smoking. It’s “both effective and cost-effective,” says PHE and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. This policy is already in place throughout some regions, with many saying that “voucher incentives […]

    5 years ago

  • Netherlands prepared to walk-off if racially abused at Euros

    Netherlands prepared to walk-off if racially abused at Euros

    Wijnaldum calls for harsher regulation on social issues during matches Netherlands captain Georginio Wijnaldum has called out UEFA regarding how they address racism and putting players in difficult positions. He insisted that it should not come down to the individual deciding whether or not to leave the pitch. Wijnaldum told Sky Sports that he has […]

    5 years ago

  • Heineken will no longer appear in front of Muslim players after Pogba causes rule change

    Heineken will no longer appear in front of Muslim players after Pogba causes rule change

    Pogba’s choice has led to a rule change regarding product placement Though ‘coke-gate’ is ridiculous when you think about it, Ronaldo’s initial decision sparked conversation around product placement and also received widespread media attention. However, Paul Pogba’s decision to remove a Heineken bottle from the table has actually led to a rule change. Days after […]

    5 years ago

  • Labour calls for Hancock to be sacked after ‘affair pictures’ surface

    Labour calls for Hancock to be sacked after ‘affair pictures’ surface

    Labour calls for Hancock to step down. If you haven’t heard that Matt Hancock took “eat out to help out” literally, then where have you been? The latest news has Labour calling for the Health Secretary to be sacked. Here’s the latest on ‘kiss-gate’. Labour now calling for Hancock to be sacked 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/i8nKr0o84F — […]

    5 years ago

  • People call for Matt Hancock to resign following affair allegations

    People call for Matt Hancock to resign following affair allegations

    The year-long dry spell did not apply to everyone According to The Sun, Matt Hancock has been in an affair with Gina Coladangelo, a taxpayer-funded adviser to the government. Could he not have waited for Hot Girl Summer? i truly cannot express how distressed i am by the news that matt hancock has sex — […]

    5 years ago

  • Clip of Hancock saying Covid adviser should resign after affair goes viral

    Clip of Hancock saying Covid adviser should resign after affair goes viral

    Hancock the Hypocrite? After The Sun reported on the alleged affair of Matt Hancock, the world has criticised his seemingly blatant disregard for the rules, his overall hypocrisy, and lack of general morals. A video has resurfaced from May last year when Hancock slammed a Covid adviser for his affair. The irony is truly too […]

    5 years ago

  • Matt Hancock apologises for ‘breach of social distancing’ but will not resign

    Matt Hancock apologises for ‘breach of social distancing’ but will not resign

    Hancock is the only name worth talking about this morning, following the release of an image that depicts him kissing someone who does not appear to be his wife! However, after the masses call for his resignation, Hancock has finally responded. https://twitter.com/peterwalker99/status/1408384424178225152 “I accept that I breached the social distancing guidance in these circumstances,” writes […]

    5 years ago

  • Matt Hancock deletes Instagram story urging women to get into politics

    Matt Hancock deletes Instagram story urging women to get into politics

    Join politics, where makeout sessions are guaranteed Matt Hancock’s alleged affair has been splashed across just about every news outlet this morning. After the images were shown on the front page of The Sun, Hancock has remained eerily silent on the issue, no doubt scrambling to regain some form of control over his life. Rachael […]

    5 years ago

  • George Floyd statue vandalised less than a week after unveiling in US

    George Floyd statue vandalised less than a week after unveiling in US

    Statue defaced by white supremacist group. On Saturday, in honour of Juneteeth, a statue of George Floyd was unveiled in Brooklyn. However, less than a week later, the statue has been imprinted with white supremacist logos. On Saturday, the statue was revealed in front of an immense crowd, including Terrence Floyd, the brother of the […]

    5 years ago

  • At least one dead after twelve-story apartment building collapses in Miami

    At least one dead after twelve-story apartment building collapses in Miami

    Tragic building collapse results in numerous people injured, and one unfortunately dead In Miami-Dade County, Florida, a twelve-story building has partially collapsed. One death has currently been reported. Images released in the US have shown that part of the building has fully caved in, which was sadly resulted in the death of one person, with […]

    5 years ago

  • Loki is officially bisexual, and fans love to see it

    Loki is officially bisexual, and fans love to see it

    Loki puts the B in LGBTQ+. Though people with be compelled to write “who cares” underneath this piece, this is still a massive moment for LGBTQ visibility in one of the biggest franchises on the planet. Marvel, and by association Disney, have often been called out on their lack of queer diversity, especially as the […]

    5 years ago

  • John McAfee: US anti-virus tycoon found dead in prison

    John McAfee: US anti-virus tycoon found dead in prison

    The Catalan Justice Department said in a statement that “everything indicates” McAfee took his own life Anti-virus software creator, John McAfee, has been found dead in a prison cell in Barcelona. The news comes just hours after a Spanish national court ruled to extradite McAfee to the US, where he would face charges of tax […]

    5 years ago

  • Young elephant dies in Somerset zoo attack

    Young elephant dies in Somerset zoo attack

    Gentle giant apparently not so gentle M’Changa, a twelve-year-old African Elephant, has succumbed to life-threatening injuries following an attack by a larger and more aggressive bull. Though an investigation is underway, officials at Somerset Zoo know the larger animal entered M’Changa’s while they were sleeping. Shaka and Janu, two other elephants which formed the same […]

    5 years ago

  • Why must Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell isolate when Michael Gove didn’t?

    Why must Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell isolate when Michael Gove didn’t?

    Fuck it, no point in pretending we’re shocked If there is one thing we have learned over the course of the pandemic, it’s that the very rules the government expects people to live by do not always apply to themselves. So, it comes as no surprise that many had questioned why Mason Mount and Ben […]

    5 years ago

  • Sex expert says these are the four words you should always say in bed

    Sex expert says these are the four words you should always say in bed

    No, it’s not. “What about your ass?” Plenty of stuff can be said during sex; a personal favourite of mine is “Have we got avocados left?” But a sex expert Dr Emily Morse has said that four words make a massive difference to sexual encounters, and she is a doctor, so you have to believe […]

    5 years ago

  • Japan becomes latest country to introduce plans for a four-day work week

    Japan becomes latest country to introduce plans for a four-day work week

    An extra day for Netflix and shopping! The Japanese government has proposed a new movement whereby companies are encouraged to allow their staff to work a four-day week instead of the typical five. This decision comes as part of an initiative to increase the work-life balance and better support the country’s economy. Of course, the […]

    5 years ago

  • There’s a new horror film called Karen and it looks as bad as it sounds

    There’s a new horror film called Karen and it looks as bad as it sounds

    Can I speak to a manager, please? Anyone who has ever worked in retail will undoubtedly have horrors beyond recognition that still haunt them in their dreams. No, I am not talking about long days or sweaty manual labour, but the aberration known as Karen. This is not a singular person, but a lifestyle choice, […]

    5 years ago

  • Hospital ‘declares black alert’ after A&E flooded with hundreds of patients

    Hospital ‘declares black alert’ after A&E flooded with hundreds of patients

    Hospital issues black alert A hospital in Barnsley has broken under the immense pressure felt by an onslaught of patients to their A&E. The NHS has warned of increasing numbers, a cry which has not been heard by government officials. The black alert was issued on Tuesday, which is described as “struggling or unable to […]

    5 years ago

  • Daniel and Lily from The Undateables have called off their wedding

    Daniel and Lily from The Undateables have called off their wedding

    “This is worse than the Anniston and Pitt breakup” Love can be hard for anyone, but when you have a disability, it can be even more challenging. The much-loved show “The Undateables” has matched numerous couples through its eleven series. One of the most well-received couples was Daniel and Lily, but that fairytale has sadly […]

    5 years ago

  • The new Alan Turing £50 note enters circulation from today

    The new Alan Turing £50 note enters circulation from today

    A legend gets the respect he deserves Paper money vs plastic money is a debate that has raged since the first introduction of the new notes back in 2016. But now, the £50 has had its own makeover finally arrive. As of today, £50 notes with the face of Alan Turing have entered circulation. With […]

    5 years ago

  • Viewers blown away by Kevin Hart’s performance in new movie Fatherhood

    Viewers blown away by Kevin Hart’s performance in new movie Fatherhood

    Fans have applauded Kevin Hart for his new movie “Fatherhood” that premiered on Netflix last week. Many have claimed it’s Hart’s best performance to date, with his content taking a slight turn from vulgar comedy to humorous tragedy. When you find out that Fatherhood is #1 on Netflix for the entire weekend….God is GOOOOOOOD!!!!!! I […]

    5 years ago

  • Stingray ‘laughing’ while being tickled in viral TikTok is actually ‘suffocating to death,’ say experts

    Stingray ‘laughing’ while being tickled in viral TikTok is actually ‘suffocating to death,’ say experts

    Viral video is not quite as adorable as people thought A viral video of an apparently laughing stingray has had many liking, sharing, and commenting on the tremendously cute reaction to being tickled. However, scientific experts have come forward to not only debunk the laughing theory but provide a much more sinister one. https://twitter.com/spacecadetshep/status/1405203637878640642 “This […]

    5 years ago

  • Calls for smoking to be banned in all pub gardens in Wales

    Calls for smoking to be banned in all pub gardens in Wales

    No fag and a fruity cider says governing body Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) Wales has called for an already present law to be extended to outdoor hospitality areas. The legislation is in regards to a law that prevents people from smoking on the grounds of hospitals, schools, and playgrounds. But very soon, beer […]

    5 years ago

  • First patient jabbed with cancer vaccine in new trial

    First patient jabbed with cancer vaccine in new trial

    Revolutionary cancer drug enters stage two of clinical trials Though the world is so focused on the pandemic and all its many medical hurdles, there have been some tremendous strides in other medical fields. One of those being the immense hope of a cancer-preventing vaccine. Pharmaceutical company BioNTech has successfully moved to stage two of […]

    5 years ago

  • Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte threatens to jail people who refuse to be vaccinated

    Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte threatens to jail people who refuse to be vaccinated

    With one of Asia’s worst outbreaks, the Phillippines is scrambling to regain some control over the pandemics destruction. With 1.3 million cases and 23,000 deaths, President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to put people in jail if they refuse to take the vaccine. “You choose, vaccine or I will have you jailed,” Duterte said. “Don’t get […]

    5 years ago

  • BMW drivers voted the worst drivers on the road

    BMW drivers voted the worst drivers on the road

    BMW drivers confirmed as most hated drivers in the UK A study carried out by vehicle finance agency MoneyBarn has revealed a lot about our attitudes towards people and the vehicles they drive. They report that BMW’s are the most hated cars on the road, with 40% of the survey’s participants voting for the German […]

    5 years ago

  • Why Mount and Chilwell have to self isolate but no Scotland players have to

    Why Mount and Chilwell have to self isolate but no Scotland players have to

    Mount and Chilwell will miss the Czech Republic game After talking to Chelsea teammate Gilmour after Sunday’s match against Scotland, England players Mount and Chilwell are having to self isolate. This will mean they miss the game against the Czech Republic, and Gilmour will miss the Scotland V Croatia match. We can confirm that @BenChilwell […]

    5 years ago