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  • Dame Sheila Hancock says Jesus would have been cancelled if he were still alive

    Dame Sheila Hancock says Jesus would have been cancelled if he were still alive

    “Christ wouldn’t have lasted a minute.” Dame Sheila Hancock has said that Jesus would be cancelled if he were alive today. The legendary actress was speaking to The Telegraph ahead of the release of her episode of My Life at Christmas with Anita Rani of Countryfile. The show is set to explore her Quaker faith, […]

    11 months ago

  • Two firefighters and member of public dead in fire at ex-RAF base

    Two firefighters and member of public dead in fire at ex-RAF base

    Awful news Two firefighters and a member of the public have died after a fire at an old RAF base in Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire County Council said that the two firefighters from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service died after fighting a blaze at Bicester Motion on Thursday. “Firefighters and Oxfordshire County Council colleagues are today mourning […]

    11 months ago

  • Chris Brown charged after being arrested in Manchester

    Chris Brown charged after being arrested in Manchester

    He is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates’ Court today Singer Chris Brown has been charged after being arrested during his stay at a five-star hotel in Manchester. The 36-year-old was arrested at The Lowry hotel for an alleged attack that happened back in 2023. The alleged ‘bottle attack’ took place at a nightclub in […]

    11 months ago

  • James Argent sentenced after being arrested in Spain

    James Argent sentenced after being arrested in Spain

    The former TOWIE star has been handed a suspended prison sentence James Argent has been given a suspended prison sentence and a restraining order after being arrested in Spain. Former Miss Sweden Artursson, 32, had been dating Argent for 11 months, and the couple were on holiday in Mijas, near Malaga. Spanish police told BBC […]

    11 months ago

  • Keir Starmer to announce new sanctions on Russia

    Keir Starmer to announce new sanctions on Russia

    “The threat from Russia to our national security cannot be underestimated.” Keir Starmer is set to announce a new wave of sanctions on Russia. In a new statement, the Prime Minister said the UK will “do everything in our power to destroy” Putin’s shadow fleet, as it’s known. The government says they are planning to […]

    11 months ago

  • Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?

    Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?

    Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope The conclave is over, and Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost is the first pope to be from the United States, hailing from the city of Chicago. He will take the name Pope Leo XIV. Prevost […]

    11 months ago

  • News anchors slammed for claiming cardinals are ‘rawdogging’ the conclave

    News anchors slammed for claiming cardinals are ‘rawdogging’ the conclave

    The gaffe was made live-on-air News anchors at CBS News in the US have been slammed after claiming that cardinals are ‘rawdogging’ the conclave. CBS co-host Tony Dokoupil was discussing the rules of the conclave with the outlet’s papal contributor John Allen. During the conclave, cardinals are not allowed to use their mobile phones. “Most of […]

    11 months ago

  • Sir David Attenborough is the reason why tennis balls are yellow

    Sir David Attenborough is the reason why tennis balls are yellow

    Every day is a school day To further add to Sir David Attenborough‘s tremendous CV, the British icon is also the reason why tennis balls are the bright yellow colour that we all know. Rather shockingly to those of us born in the last 30 years, tennis balls used to be either black or white […]

    11 months ago

  • Everything we know about India’s strikes on Pakistan as fears of conflict grow

    Everything we know about India’s strikes on Pakistan as fears of conflict grow

    Pakistan has said India’s “heinous act of aggression will not go unpunished” Here is everything we know about India’s strikes on Pakistan amid heightened global tensions. India launched a series of strikes on Pakistan and the Pakistan-administered areas of Kashmir, two weeks after a militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir last month. The April […]

    11 months ago

  • Rockstar release second trailer for GTA 6

    Rockstar release second trailer for GTA 6

    Finally! Rockstar has released a second trailer for the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6. GTA is one of the world’s most renowned gaming franchises, and since the release of the first trailer over a year ago, fans have been waiting with bated breath for more information on the sixth instalment of the game. You can […]

    11 months ago

  • Portable BBQ that folds completely flat is the ultimate festival and camping hack

    Portable BBQ that folds completely flat is the ultimate festival and camping hack

    Perfect for summer This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. With summer well and truly on the way, it’s time to start preparing for those sunny outdoor dinners. Whether that be at home, camping or while at a festival, there are loads of affordable BBQ options […]

    1 year ago

  • Aldi bringing back cult favourite BBQ for £100 cheaper than last year

    Aldi bringing back cult favourite BBQ for £100 cheaper than last year

    Perfect for summer garden parties This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Aldi has announced it is bringing back one of its cult favourite BBQ products for a whopping £100 cheaper than last year. Their sell out Kamado BBQ is back in stores from Thursday 8th […]

    1 year ago

  • Archaeologists are too afraid to open up the tomb of China’s first Emperor

    Archaeologists are too afraid to open up the tomb of China’s first Emperor

    They have legitimate concerns about exploring the tomb Archaeologists haven’t dared look inside the tomb of China’s first Emperor. Chances are you’re aware of Qin Shi Huang’s final resting place, even if you’ve never heard of him. He was the first person to rule unified China and reigned from 221BC to 210BC. But it’s his […]

    1 year ago

  • People baffled after learning what new ‘barebacking’ trend actually is

    People baffled after learning what new ‘barebacking’ trend actually is

    It’s the latest craze among young people With every year that passes, trends come and go. From the days of the Harlem Shake way back in 2013, we have come a long way in what can keep the minds of young people occupied. Just last year, the trend of ‘rawdogging’ was all over the internet. […]

    1 year ago

  • Russia returns journalist’s body without ‘eyeballs or brain’, report says

    Russia returns journalist’s body without ‘eyeballs or brain’, report says

    It’s reported the state of her body means that it is impossible for a cause of death to be confirmed Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna’s body has been returned with organs removed, according to a new report into her death. The 27-year-old was captured in 2023 after she travelled to Zaporizhzhia in eastern Ukraine, which is occupied […]

    1 year ago

  • At least 15 dead after huge fire tears through hotel

    At least 15 dead after huge fire tears through hotel

    Awful news At least 15 people have died after a fire ripped through a hotel in India. “The death toll has risen to 15, including two children and a woman,” police chief Manoj Verma said, via The Sun. Verma added that an investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire. The fire occurred […]

    1 year ago

  • Russia issues chilling WW3 threat to UK over deployment of peacekeepers

    Russia issues chilling WW3 threat to UK over deployment of peacekeepers

    The threat came from one of Putin’s closest allies A Russian official has issued a chilling nuclear threat in response to plans to place Western peacekeeping forces on the ground in Ukraine. Speaking to Russian state-owned news agency TASS, Sergei Shoigu said that Moscow is closely following European military preparations. He claimed that plans for […]

    1 year ago

  • Donald Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv

    Donald Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv

    “Vladimir, STOP!” Donald Trump has shared his thoughts on Russia’s deadly strikes on Kyiv last night. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, the US President said: “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV.  “Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let’s get the […]

    1 year ago

  • Jamie Vardy to leave Leicester at the end of the season

    Jamie Vardy to leave Leicester at the end of the season

    BREAKING Jamie Vardy is to leave Leicester at the end of the season. The striker first joined Foxes in 2012, and is the club’s record Premier League scorer, having scored 198 goals in 498 appearances. The club described Vardy as “our greatest ever player”. “To the fans of Leicester, I’m gutted that this day is […]

    1 year ago

  • TikTok star Dominique McShain dies aged 21

    TikTok star Dominique McShain dies aged 21

    Heartbreaking news TikToker Dominique McShain has died aged 21, People Magazine reports. She was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2024 when she was just 20 years old, and shared her battle with her 200,000 fans online. “I want to be direct with you all: this will be my final update on my cancer journey until […]

    1 year ago

  • Woman says HR refuses to use her name in emails due to her unfortunate initials

    Woman says HR refuses to use her name in emails due to her unfortunate initials

    She’s unsure whether to talk to her new bosses about the awkward situation, or wait for them to bring it up. A woman has taken to social media to express her “dread” about starting a new job because of her unfortunate email address. Samantha Hart, who goes by the username @thesam_show on TikTok, described how […]

    1 year ago

  • St George’s Day isn’t today despite what it says on your calendar

    St George’s Day isn’t today despite what it says on your calendar

    It marks a break from tradition St George’s Day traditionally falls on April 23 every year, but this year the Church of England has confirmed it has been pushed back. There’s good reason for this – the church has a rule that meant no saint’s day can take place in the week before or week […]

    1 year ago

  • Pope Francis’ cause of death confirmed by Vatican

    Pope Francis’ cause of death confirmed by Vatican

    The Vatican has confirmed the news Pope Francis has died aged 88, and now the Vatican has confirmed the pontiff’s cause of death as being from a cerebral stroke and subsequent heart failure His death certificate showed that the cerebral stroke led to a coma and then irreversible heart failure. Sky News reports that his […]

    1 year ago

  • RAF jets scrambled twice in 48 hours to intercept Russian warplanes

    RAF jets scrambled twice in 48 hours to intercept Russian warplanes

    They were defending NATO airspace RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled twice in less than 48 hours to intercept Russian aircraft that were approaching NATO airspace. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that on Tuesday, two Typhoons were launched from Malbork air base in response to a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic sea. Under two days […]

    1 year ago

  • Man with world’s biggest penis says he’s slept with A-list celebrities

    Man with world’s biggest penis says he’s slept with A-list celebrities

    He claims to have bedded some big names Jonah Falcon claims to have the world’s largest penis, and he says it has landed him some pretty impressive lays. The 54-year-old appeared on ITV’s This Morning a few years back, and he opened up about his experience of having such a substantial manhood. He claims that […]

    1 year ago

  • X Factor star Danny Dearden dies aged 34

    X Factor star Danny Dearden dies aged 34

    Heartbreaking news X Factor star Danny Dearden has died aged 34, his manager has confirmed. Dearden starred in the series in 2014, where he reached the judge’s houses and was mentored by Mel B. “Heartbroken to wake up to the news that you’re gone. I have no words right now, rest easy beautiful boy,” Dearden’s […]

    1 year ago

  • Harry Potter reboot confirms cast for new series

    Harry Potter reboot confirms cast for new series

    They’ve announced the first round of actors HBO have finally confirmed the first round of actors they have cast in the Harry Potter reboot series. The series remake of the franchise is set to run for a decade, with each season of the show telling the story of one of the books. Fans have been […]

    1 year ago

  • British tourists dead after being swept out to sea near Great Barrier Reef

    British tourists dead after being swept out to sea near Great Barrier Reef

    Two Brits have drowned off the coast of the Great Barrier Reef A 17-year-old boy and a 46-year-old man have died in Australia after being swept out to sea in a town in Queensland. The pair were swimming at a beach without lifeguards in Seventeen Seventy, a town named after the year James Cook arrived […]

    1 year ago

  • NFL prospect Kyren Lacy found dead aged 24

    NFL prospect Kyren Lacy found dead aged 24

    His university confirmed the news on Sunday NFL Draft prospect Kyren Lacy has been found dead aged 24, a spokesperson for LSU Athletic Department confirmed on Sunday. Officials have ruled his death an apparent suicide. Lacy was facing criminal charges in relation to a fatal car accident in December. He had declared for this month’s […]

    1 year ago

  • Mick Jagger, 81, and Melanie Hamrick, 37, confirm they are engaged

    Mick Jagger, 81, and Melanie Hamrick, 37, confirm they are engaged

    The pair have been together for ten years Mick Jagger’s partner Melanie Hamrick has confirmed that the pair are engaged. The pair first met while they were both touring Japan 11 years ago, and they share one son together. In a new interview with Paris Match, Hamrick revealed that they have actually been engaged for […]

    1 year ago

  • Mohamed Salah signs new Liverpool deal

    Mohamed Salah signs new Liverpool deal

    He’s committed his future to Liverpool Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new deal to stay at Liverpool until 2027. The 32-year-old was due to come out of contract in the summer, and there had been doubts over whether he would stay at the club. However, it has now been confirmed that he is […]

    1 year ago

  • ITV set to revive Benidorm 8 years after it was axed

    ITV set to revive Benidorm 8 years after it was axed

    Benidorm might be making a comeback… The iconic British series ran from 2007 to 2018, and has been missing from our screens ever since. However, it looks like good news for fans, as a source has revealed that the show is set to make a comeback. Speaking to The Sun, they said: “Benidorm was adored […]

    1 year ago

  • Keanu Reeves reveals he’s been married to Winona Ryder for over 30 years

    Keanu Reeves reveals he’s been married to Winona Ryder for over 30 years

    Ryder realised back in 2018 that their on-screen nuptials might have been a bit too real Turns out Keanu Reeves might actually be married to Winona Ryder “in the eyes of God” after their ‘fake’ wedding in Francis Ford Coppola‘s 1992 adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The revelation initially came about after Ryder, 53, thought […]

    1 year ago

  • Brits urged to prepare 72-hour survival kit amid fears of Russian sabotage

    Brits urged to prepare 72-hour survival kit amid fears of Russian sabotage

    It comes after all EU citizens were issued a warning Brits have been urged to have a 72-hour survival kit ready amid fears of Putin plotting to sabotage the UK. The Daily Mail reports that a Russian spy ship called the Yantar was discovered in British waters, and that this means critical assets may be […]

    1 year ago

  • Two Labour MPs denied entry and deported from Israel

    Two Labour MPs denied entry and deported from Israel

    David Lammy, UK Foreign Secretary, described the treatment of the MPs as “unacceptable” Two Labour MPs have been denied entry and deported from Israel. Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed travelled to the country on Saturday from Luton Airport. However, they were rejected on suspicion of plans to “document the activities of security forces and spread […]

    1 year ago

  • MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of child sex offences and rape

    MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of child sex offences and rape

    Labour says they have ‘immediately suspended’ the MP Labour MP Dan Norris has been arrested on suspicion of rape, child sex offences, child abduction and misconduct in a public office. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed they arrested a man in his 60s on Friday, who has been released on conditional bail. The MP for North East […]

    1 year ago

  • Police issue update on man who was shot dead by police at UK train station

    Police issue update on man who was shot dead by police at UK train station

    He was pronounced dead at the scene Police have issued an update after a man was shot dead at Milton Keynes Central railway station. Police attended the scene at 12:55 BST on Tuesday after reports of a man carrying a firearm. A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said “life-saving actions” had to be taken, and emergency […]

    1 year ago

  • Val Kilmer’s cause of death revealed after death aged 65

    Val Kilmer’s cause of death revealed after death aged 65

    Sad news Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever and the Top Gun films, has died aged 65. The actor was also known for his role in band biopic The Doors, where he played the band’s frontman Jim Morrison, as well as 1995 film Heat. Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, told US media that he died of […]

    1 year ago

  • Top Gun and Batman star Val Kilmer dies aged 65

    Top Gun and Batman star Val Kilmer dies aged 65

    Sad news Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever and the Top Gun films, has died aged 65. The actor was also known for his role in band biopic The Doors, where he played the band’s frontman Jim Morrison, as well as 1995 film Heat. Kilmer’s daughter Mercedes told US media that he died of pneumonia […]

    1 year ago

  • Bill Gates says humans could have 2-day work week within 10 years thanks to AI

    Bill Gates says humans could have 2-day work week within 10 years thanks to AI

    It’s good news… I guess? Billionaire Bill Gates has said that humans could have a two-day work week within 10 years thanks to AI. The Microsoft co-founder says that humans will no longer be needed “for most things,” and so we will need to rejig how we work. During an appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s The […]

    1 year ago

  • Rapper Sean Kingston facing decades in prison after being found guilty of fraud

    Rapper Sean Kingston facing decades in prison after being found guilty of fraud

    He is due to be sentenced in July Rapper Sean Kingston is facing decades in prison after he and his mother were found guilty on all counts of federal wire fraud in a court in Florida. Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, and his mother, Janice Turner, were accused of defrauding multiple businesses in […]

    1 year ago

  • Duffy seen for first time in 10 years since revealing kidnapping ordeal

    Duffy seen for first time in 10 years since revealing kidnapping ordeal

    Duffy has been seen for the first time in 10 years in a new video shared on social media The ‘Warwick Avenue’ singer revealed back in 2020 that she disappeared following a horrific ordeal. She first rose to fame in 2008 with her Grammy-winning album Rockferry, but she disappeared from the spotlight after being ‘raped […]

    1 year ago

  • Americans are losing their minds over the one word Brits use most in shops

    Americans are losing their minds over the one word Brits use most in shops

    “I’m going to a shop right now to show you exactly what we say.” A TikToker has gone viral for showing Americans exactly how we talk here in the UK. While in America it’s normal to address shop workers in a formal tone, with ‘Ma’am’ or ‘Sir’ being commonly used, it’s not what you’ll find […]

    1 year ago