Clive was one of thousands who celebrated successful GCSE grades Clive Rowe, who sells the magazine outside Plymouth’s Theatre Royal, has passed his English and Maths GCSE and now plans to attend university. Rowe took classes at City College Plymouth during the pandemic, achieving a 5 in English and Maths despite only studying on a […]

5 years ago

Gender row continues with new Scottish legislation A seventy-page document issued to Scotland schools calls for teachers not to question a child if they seek to be referred to with pronouns different from their biological sex. Under new guidelines issued by the Scottish government, children as young as four will not require parental consent to […]

5 years ago

Eminem’s kid comes out, and fans are loving it! Rap legend Eminem’s child has come out as non-binary in a viral TikTok, where they asked fans to ‘call me Stevie (they/she/he)’. Eminem, real name Marshall Bruce Mathers III, adopted Stevie in 2005 after briefly reconciling with Stevie’s mother Kim Scott, 46. @st0nedc0wforever growing and changing […]

5 years ago

Could Britney Spears finally be regaining control? TMZ reports that Jamie Spears, father of Britney Spears, has reportedly voluntarily filed papers at the Los Angeles Superior Court to remove himself from the conservatorship. Not long after the news was announce, Spears posted a video online of herself dancing and hinting at ‘freedom’. ‘You can see […]

5 years ago

WARNING: This story may contain Karen behaviour. Wedding’s are uniquely special to the Bride and Groom. Some like tradition, others scoff at it, and some people just don’t see the point in marriage at all. But one lucky couple has rubbed family members the wrong way after their invites came with a “Sh*t you need […]

5 years ago

Messi gets hefty cryptocurrency top up on his salary Paris Saint Germain literally spared no expense when signing football legend Lionel Messi. As Barcelona’s funds dry up, PSG are giving Messi stock in cryptocurrency as the cherry on top of his reported $41 million annual net salary. Inside Leo Messi's unveiling day. ❤️💙#PSGxMESSI pic.twitter.com/zR96mo4H5I — […]

5 years ago

British television veteran passes away Actress Una Stubbs, known for her roles in British TV shows like Worzel Gummidge, Till Death Us Do Part, Sherlock and EastEnders, has passed away at the age of 84. “Mrs Hudson, leave Baker Street? England would fall!” I guess England is about to fall then Sherlock… 😞 RIP Una […]

5 years ago

This best man made a few enemies at the wedding Best man speeches can make or break a friendship. They are not something that should be taken lightly, and finding the balance between humour and genuine compassion can be insanely difficult. One best man found out the hard way when one of his jokes didn’t […]

5 years ago

‘School board, I quit’ After a change in state laws, the Loudoun County Public School Board in northern Virginia has put in place plans to instigate new transgender policies. These new policies are aimed at ensuring the mental and physical wellbeing of trans-youth, while also building a more respectful, tolerant, and nurturing learning environment. But […]

5 years ago

Sicily, Greece, Turkey, and Algeria are all engulfed in flames The southwest Italian city of Syracuse saw enormously high temperatures on Wednesday, with the temperature reaching 48.8C (119.8F) throughout the day. For context, the highest temperature ever recorded in Europe was 48C (118.4F) in Athens in 1977. Flames stretched across the hills near Geraci Siculo […]

5 years ago

Fox News fail is a pleasure to watch Live television fails are almost always unbearable to watch, and yet, our eyes are always glued to the screen. The latest news anchor wishing he would sink beneath the news desk is Fox News presenter Bill Hemmer. Foolishly, Hemmer said that Karl Marx, the godfather of Marxism, […]

5 years ago

Facebook cracks down on misinformation In July, an alleged conspiracy arose that centred around influencers being asked to push Covid misinformation to their legions of fans. Though very few of the social media mavens fell for the scam, the marketing agency responsible was drenched in mystery. Now, Facebook has shut down numerous accounts related to […]

5 years ago

Vegan activist assaulted by farmer Disdain for veganism, and by extension hate crimes and prejudice against vegans, have risen in recent years.  There have been 172 crimes relating to veganism over the past five years, with just nine in 2015 and four years later rising to 55 annually. The latest to hit the headlines includes […]

5 years ago

Morrisons is only a year late Management at Morrisons has told their staff that they do not have to work Boxing Day this year as a thank you for their continued work during the pandemic. This will be the first time ever that the store has shut its doors on Boxing Day. Last year, the […]

5 years ago

“Most of what I see on that platform is negative and demotivating,” says Dr Alex Former Love Island contestant Dr Alex George, who is a huge advocate for mental health services, has revealed he had to delete his Twitter account to protect his own mental health. George took to his Instagram to explain his decision making. […]

5 years ago

Archbishop of York is for more patriotism The current Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has urged Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish sports teams to sing God Save The Queen before international sporting matches. He continues to suggest that when teams from across the UK play one another, they should sing their individual anthems before they […]

5 years ago

Herd Immunity is not the answer According to the director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, Sir Andrew Pollard, Herd immunity “is not a possibility” because the delta variant can spread among vaccinated individuals. Pollard spoke in the House of Commons to set the record straight on herd immunity. “This virus is not measles – if […]

5 years ago

It’s taken decades, but could Aniston and Schwimmer be dating? Almost thirty years after they coupled on the show, Friend’s stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer have reportedly ‘grown close’ again. The world collectively losing their shit over Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer is honestly the best thing that’s happened all year 😂👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/HwFPfjaBup — […]

5 years ago

Cameron Herrin- He’s just too pretty to jail says TikTok Cameron Herrin was sentenced in April 2021 to twenty-four years in prison after pleading guilty to killing Jessica Raubenolt and her 20-month-old daughter Lillia by hitting them with his Ford Mustang while racing. But following his trial, for which he recieved a penalty six years […]

5 years ago

Drugs are still a dominant issue in society, but could decriminalising them be the answer? The announcement last week of record deaths relating to drug addiction has put the war on drugs front and centre in the minds of British citizens. Figures show that for the eighth year in a row, numbers of drug-related deaths have […]

5 years ago

Could Robin look good in rainbow print? In recent years, representation within comic books has skyrocketed. The first official gay hero was the Spanish DC character Extraño in 1988, but he didn’t make many appearances until this year’s DC Pride series. But now, with an already flourishing LGBTQ+ canon of characters, DC has added another […]

5 years ago

TikTok icon intends to buy his mother a house Khabane ‘Khaby’ Lame was working as a factory operative before he was made redundant at the start of the pandemic. Naturally, Lame did what many of us also did when Covid hit, he signed up to TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/p/CSXFNnFoMR6/ With 100 million followers, coming in just behind […]

5 years ago

Twitter says they are launching a new ‘autoblock’ feature Following England’s disappointing defeat to Italy at the Euro 2020 finals, numerous black players were targeted with abhorrent racist abuse. Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford seemed to be the centre point for the racist abuse after the trio missed their penalties during the final. […]

5 years ago

Has Messi messed up? At a Camp Nou press conference on Sunday, Lionel Messi confessed his sadness in leaving Barcelona after a 21-year stint at the club, though stated staying was not possible. “I don’t want to leave this club, it’s a club I love and this is a moment I didn’t expect. Last year […]

5 years ago

Prince Andrew has now been directly accused through a lawsuit Prince Andrew is being sued by one of the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The suit alleges that the Duke of York abused her at Epstein’s mansion while she was under the age of eighteen. According to court records, Virginia Giuffre has issued legal proceedings against […]

5 years ago

Her medical diagnosis means no sex Natasha Owens, from Wirral, Merseyside, has not had sex with her husband in 15-years, and due to medical reasons, she never will again. Because of medical complications, Owens had to undergo surgery to remove most of her vagina. Growing up, Owens never started her period and constantly felt hot and […]

5 years ago

Loch Ness rears its head again The mystery of the Loch-Ness monster has bewildered the world for generations. Retired delivery driver Colin Veacock is the ninth person to lay eyes on Nessie this year. Veacock was visiting from Liverpool when he parked in last layby north of Urquhart Castle. Scanning the water with his binoculars […]

5 years ago

Fingerpainting art just isn’t good enough for Downing Street From the outlandish Downing Street renovations to a brand new Yacht currently in its planning stage, the Tory government seems obsessed with spending unnecessary amounts of money on what most would consider luxury goods. The latest expenditure is reportedly two sets of artwork that amount to […]

5 years ago

Carbon Dioxide levels are at the highest they have been in over 2 million years! Human activity is changing the Earth’s climate in ‘unprecedented’ ways, according to the UN’s latest report by leading climate scientists. The report, released on Monday, has announced that human factors are “unequivocally” the cause of rapid changes to sea levels, […]

5 years ago

Manchester arena survivor found dead A survivor of the Manchester Arena attack has died at home at the age of 20. Eve Aston attended the Ariana Grande concert that was subjected to a horrific terror attack back in 2017. Her family have now confirmed that she has died at home, but the exact cause of death […]

5 years ago

Are you a celebrity? We all have main character syndrome, believing that we are the centre of the universe and that everyone else is merely a side character. However, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said that people with over 30,000 followers on social media are classed as celebrities. This means you are included […]

5 years ago

Disney lawyer hits back Scarlett Johansson’s long-awaited solo film Black Widow received great reviews and a stellar response from fans. However, following its hybrid release on Disney Plus and cinemas, Johansson filed a lawsuit against the parent company. Now, a Disney lawyer has hit back at Johansson, branding the lawsuit a PR stunt. The Hollywood […]

5 years ago

Trump’s new cards have been compared to Nazi iconography Disgraced former President Donald Trump has urged his supporters to carry ‘Trump cards’ which are unfortunately not his own version of Top Trumps. The design of the cards has been compared to that of the Nazi insignia, sparking online outrage. On Wednesday, Trump’s PAC sent two […]

5 years ago

Fortnite got a Grande makeover Kicking into full gear on Friday, Fortnite’s Rift Tour included everyone’s favourite high pony pop star Ariana Grande. Like last year’s Travis Scott concert, players were taken on a journey through some of Grande’s greatest hits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H-G0O9PuKw Grande guided Fortnite fans through bizarre alternate dimensions laced in all shades of […]

5 years ago

Boris Johnson nearly drowned in Scotland Holiday disasters are not uncommon, especially here in the UK when the weather can turn bad in an instant. This year, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not be vacationing in Scotland after a close call last year. The prime minister’s visit to a cottage in remote Applecross on the […]

5 years ago

Diving by day, knitting by night, Tom Daley is the Batman of the Olympics Despite only winning his first ever gold medal this year, Tom Daley has arguably been the face of Team GB for over a decade. Outside of his diving achievements, he has been a champion for LGBTQ+ rights and a figurehead for […]

5 years ago

Being allergic to water reportedly affects one in every 230 million people. From sweat to your own child, the world of allergies is a complicated and vast one. TikTok user @niahselway knows this too well, as she lives with a rare allergy to water. Aquagenic urticaria is a rare form of urticaria, a type of […]

5 years ago

Many are saying the horse was visibly distressed. German modern pentathlon coach Kim Raisner has been thrown out of the Tokyo Olympics after she punched a horse during the competition. Totally disgraceful riding and treatment of Saint Boy..she should have got off him and calmed him down, quite obviously something was really wrong with him…not […]

5 years ago

For the Yafai brothers, winning is a family affair Britain’s Galal Yafai is not only a member of a wider boxing dynasty, but he is now a gold medal Olympic champion. Finishing at 4-1 against Carlo Paalam of the Philippines, Yafai looked visibly stunned as he spoke to his brother via zoom. Kal and Gamal […]

5 years ago

Personalised routines are key to overcoming menstrual symptoms, period! Female Olympians across the board have proven that not only do their menstrual cycles not stop them from competing – they can actually enhance their training, and ultimately their performance. “I do let my physios, my coach, and everyone know that I’m on my period,” Dina […]

5 years ago

Trump is now a soccer expert apparently? Former President Donald Trump refuses to sink into obscurity and is hitting the headlines once again for criticising the performance of the US women’s national soccer team. “If our soccer team, headed by a radical group of Leftist Maniacs, wasn’t woke, they would have won the Gold Medal […]

5 years ago

Brave footballer comes out to his team Homophobia in football is as rampant as the racism we saw during the Euros. But there are moments that are guaranteed to put a smile on peoples faces, and most recently that was at Sheppy United. Jahmal Howlett-Mundle stood with his teammates gathered around him, bearing his soul […]

5 years ago

London Mayor wants to stop mask-dodgers in their tracks On ‘Freedom Day’ Boris Johnson set Britain free, only for Sadiq Khan to insist that mask-wearing would remain mandatory on all the capital’s transport networks. Now the London Mayor wants a bye-law to effectively make it a law again. Reminder: face coverings are compulsory on @TfL. […]

5 years ago

Fisherman almost became fish food A fisherman from Boscombe had a close encounter with an unknown ‘sea creature’ while he was fishing. The mysterious creature stole his fishing rod before nearly capsizing his kayak. While a nearby beach was evacuated due to a supposed shark sighting, Darron Tapper, 54, was fishing nearby from his kayak. […]

5 years ago

Vaccine Passports are not going anywhere. ITV is reporting that vaccine passports will remain a “permanent” fixture when travelling internationally for the “foreseeable future”, the transport secretary has warned. 'We want people to go away, enjoy their well earned breaks, not be looking over their shoulders and not be worrying about weekly changes' Grant Shapps […]

5 years ago

The milestone was reached after 482 people crossed in a single day More than 10,000 immigrants have illegally crossed the English Channel, the Home Office has confirmed. The milestone was surpassed Wednesday when 482 people crossed the waters in roughly 21 boats. There have been 10,236 arrivals in 434 boats so far this year, the […]

5 years ago

One stag and his rise to stardom The age-old tradition of stag do’s has led to them being associated with less than reputable activities, memories that last a lifetime, and of course the mandatory humiliation of the groom. For Jack Wilkins, 32, who is due to be married later this month, this was certainly not […]

5 years ago

From talking to customers to taking on Tokyo- Riley Day is a true Olympic icon Australian Olympian Riley Day is exactly what people mean when they refer to grass-roots sports. She flew to Tokyo 2020 with no corporate sponsors to fund her expenses, pay for coaches, and finance expenditures that all athletes have to account […]

5 years ago

TikTok star passes away in trucking accident TikTok star Timothy Isaiah Hall, better known as Timbo the Redneck, has passed away aged just 18. The teenager died earlier this week, the cause is believed to be a stunt gone wrong. Timbo the Redneck had millions of TikTok views and a loyal gaggle of fans who […]

5 years ago

Shark sighting at UK beach At Boscombe beach, in Bournemouth, Dorset, on Wednesday, a large marine creature was spotted just offshore. In response, RNLI lifeguards put up red flags, the signal to warn swimmers of a serious hazard in the water. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRpUJmSh9_H/ They also put out a tannoy announcement telling people to get out of […]

5 years ago