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  • Stephen Hawking had a simple answer when asked if there was a God

    Stephen Hawking had a simple answer when asked if there was a God

    The astrophysicist’s words have recently resurfaced Stephen Hawking was one of the world’s greatest minds, and his thoughts on whether or not there is a God have recently resurfaced. In his 2002 book The Theory of Everything: The Origin and Fate of the Universe, Hawking wrote: “For centuries, it was believed that disabled people like […]

    2 years ago

  • Gavin and Stacey Christmas special set to bring back huge character

    Gavin and Stacey Christmas special set to bring back huge character

    Oh my Christ News of the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special just keeps getting better and better, as a huge fan favourite is reportedly set to return. James Corden and Ruth Jones confirmed earlier this month that a new Gavin and Stacey Christmas episode will air this year. Corden and Jones shared an Instagram post […]

    2 years ago

  • Straight dad proudly wears skirts and heels to fight gender stereotypes

    Straight dad proudly wears skirts and heels to fight gender stereotypes

    “Straight, cis male, Porsche fan, loves wearing skirts & heels daily!” A married dad of three is battling gender stereotypes by wearing skirts and heels on a daily basis. Mark Bryan is an American citizen living in Germany, and he has caused a social media storm with his boundary-defying content. The 63-year-old has amassed nearly […]

    2 years ago

  • Doge meme dog, Kabosu, has died aged 18

    Doge meme dog, Kabosu, has died aged 18

    It’s a tragic day The Japanese shiba inu that became a world famous meme has sadly died at the age of 18 years old. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news. “To all of you who loved Kabosu, on the morning of the 24 May, Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge. […]

    2 years ago

  • Major turn in Madeleine McCann case as investigator shares bombshell voicemail

    Major turn in Madeleine McCann case as investigator shares bombshell voicemail

    A police officer has revealed the details of the mysterious voicemail The Madeleine McCann case has haunted the minds of the nation since the 3-year-old disappeared 17 years ago from Praia da Luz. However, a new testimony from Detective Constable Mark Draycott marks a significant turn in the search for answers. Earlier this month, Draycott […]

    2 years ago

  • Tesla driver locked out of car until he pays £20,000 for new battery

    Tesla driver locked out of car until he pays £20,000 for new battery

    “Tesla’s trying to sweep it under the rug.” A Tesla driver has been left fuming after being locked out of his car until he forks out $26,000 (£20,000) for a new battery. Mario Zelaya shared his story on TikTok after his ‘piece of trash’ car was ‘completely dead’. The 2013 plate vehicle is riddled with […]

    2 years ago

  • Harry and Meghan’s charity found to be ‘delinquent’ over unpaid fees

    Harry and Meghan’s charity found to be ‘delinquent’ over unpaid fees

    Harry and Meghan’s Archewell charity has been forced to stop fundraising Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have found themselves in hot water after their Archewell charity was found to be delinquent over unpaid fees. This means that the charity could face suspension and is unable to fundraise while being categorised as delinquent. The […]

    2 years ago

  • Harlan Coben’s highest rated series isn’t available to watch on Netflix

    Harlan Coben’s highest rated series isn’t available to watch on Netflix

    “It’s probably the best show I’ve ever seen.” Fool Me Once was all anyone can seem to talk about at the start of the year, but fans of the series have since realised that there is an even more critically acclaimed series from the mind of Harlan Coben. Now, for those of you who have […]

    2 years ago

  • Whooping cough cases rise rapidly in UK as five infant deaths reported

    Whooping cough cases rise rapidly in UK as five infant deaths reported

    Experts have issued warnings over the illness Cases of whooping cough have seen a huge surge over recent months, with five infant deaths having been confirmed this year alone. All five of the babies were under three months old. The cough, which is also known as whooping cough, is highly contagious, and can be particularly […]

    2 years ago

  • New Lord of the Rings movie coming from Peter Jackson in 2026

    New Lord of the Rings movie coming from Peter Jackson in 2026

    Peter Jackson is back, everyone! A new Lord of the Rings film is set to be released in 2026, with the director of the original trilogy Peter Jackson set to return for the project. Jackson returns to produce alongside his writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Variety reports that the trio “will be involved […]

    2 years ago

  • Game of Thrones actor Ian Gelder dies aged 74

    Game of Thrones actor Ian Gelder dies aged 74

    Game of Thrones star Ian Gelder has sadly died aged 74 Gelder was best known in recent years for his role as Kevan Lannister in Game of Thrones, but he had an illustrious career elsewhere. The actor starred in shows such as Doctor Who, The Bill and Torchwood. His husband Ben Daniels wrote in a […]

    2 years ago

  • Women-only museum set to become a toilet to keep men out

    Women-only museum set to become a toilet to keep men out

    “It is the greatest toilet, and men won’t be allowed to see it.” A museum is changing into a toilet in a bid to keep men out of their Ladies Lounge exhibit. Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) was ordered to “cease refusing entry to the exhibit known as the Ladies Lounge at the […]

    2 years ago

  • Cat owner almost comes back from holiday after pet cam shows heartbreaking footage

    Cat owner almost comes back from holiday after pet cam shows heartbreaking footage

    They nearly returned home their hearts melted so much Leaving your pets is one of the most heartbreaking details of going on holiday. However, for one pet owner, the footage from their pet cam made them feel so bad for leaving their fluffy friend that they nearly came straight back home. Cat owner Jonah shared […]

    2 years ago

  • Titanic and Lord of the Rings star Bernard Hill dies aged 79

    Titanic and Lord of the Rings star Bernard Hill dies aged 79

    Heartbreaking news Bernard Hill has died aged 79, the BBC reports. Hill first rose to fame with his role of Yosser Hughes in Boys from the Blackstuff. The role saw Hill rise to prominence, and from there he gained roles in blockbusters, including Gandhi and The Bounty. However, what Hill is best known for is […]

    2 years ago

  • PlayStation Plus users can grab over £150 worth of games for free this month

    PlayStation Plus users can grab over £150 worth of games for free this month

    May’s PlayStation Plus games are out PlayStation Plus is one of the best subscription schemes out there, as it gives gamers the chance to nab a whole load of new games each month for no extra cost. Last month, subscribers to the Extra and Premium tiers got an extra 2 free bonus games out of […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘I resent my parents for burning through money that should be my inheritance’

    ‘I resent my parents for burning through money that should be my inheritance’

    “My inheritance is being drunk through a straw in a coconut in the Caribbean!” Inheritance is always a somewhat touchy issue, but how would you feel if your child began to resent you for spending your own money? Well, that’s exactly what one anonymous figure wrote about for the Mail Online, claiming that they had […]

    2 years ago

  • Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone with a Barclaycard

    Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone with a Barclaycard

    “I would urge all Barclaycard customers to sit up, take note of this.” Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone who banks with Barclays. The financial expert spoke out after Barclays reduced their minimum monthly repayments for certain customers. “We wanted to let you know that we’re changing the way we work out your […]

    2 years ago

  • Antiques Roadshow expert refuses to value item because of disturbing history

    Antiques Roadshow expert refuses to value item because of disturbing history

    He said it was ‘one of the most difficult things’ he’s had to speak about on the show Antiques Roadshow is a staple of British TV, but an episode last month left viewers shocked after expert Ronnie Archer-Morgan refused to value an item due to its disturbing history. The guest who brought the object along […]

    2 years ago

  • Chris Hemsworth says he ‘became a parody of himself’ whilst shooting Marvel movies

    Chris Hemsworth says he ‘became a parody of himself’ whilst shooting Marvel movies

    “I didn’t stick the landing.” Chris Hemsworth has spoken out about his experience starring in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor first took up his role as Thor back in 2011, and most recently played the god in 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder. However, the 40-year-old recently revealed that it wasn’t all that it might […]

    2 years ago

  • Brian Cox says the Bible is one of the worst books ever

    Brian Cox says the Bible is one of the worst books ever

    The Succession star did not hold back… Brian Cox has deemed the Bible ‘one of the worst books ever’ in a new interview with Rich Leigh from The Starting Line Podcast. During the interview, Leigh asked the 77-year-old whether he believed humanity was being held back by religion. “Oh considerably, yes – I think religion […]

    2 years ago

  • Kate Middleton shares picture that was never meant to be seen on wedding anniversary

    Kate Middleton shares picture that was never meant to be seen on wedding anniversary

    What a sweet image Kate Middleton and Prince William have shared a previously unseen picture from their private wedding album to commemorate their anniversary. The Prince and Princess of Wales celebrate their wedding anniversary today, marking 13 years since Kate walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey. The newly-shared black and white image shows the […]

    2 years ago

  • Emma Stone says she would prefer to be called by her real name

    Emma Stone says she would prefer to be called by her real name

    “I can’t do it anymore. “ Emma Stone has said that she would prefer to be called by her real name from now on, after years of going by a different moniker. The actress, who won her second Oscar earlier this year for her performance in Poor Things, opened up to The Hollywood Reporter about […]

    2 years ago

  • Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone with a Barclaycard

    Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone with a Barclaycard

    “I would urge all Barclaycard customers to sit up, take note of this.” Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone who banks with Barclays. The financial expert spoke out after Barclays reduced their minimum monthly repayments for certain customers. “We wanted to let you know that we’re changing the way we work out your […]

    2 years ago

  • Police searching for thieves who stole £134,000 worth of Kinder Bueno

    Police searching for thieves who stole £134,000 worth of Kinder Bueno

    Authorities have called it a ‘significant theft’ Police are looking for information regarding a theft of a whopping £134,000 worth of Kinder Buenos. The chocolate bars went missing from a shop in Skelmersdale, Lancashire after a lorry entered the Gillibrands industrial estate at 3am on 17 March. Lancashire Police say the lorry was then hooked […]

    2 years ago

  • John Cleese says he’s been spending £17k per year on stem cell therapy

    John Cleese says he’s been spending £17k per year on stem cell therapy

    “If you’re buying yourself a few extra years, I think it’s worth it.” John Cleese has opened up about how he is combatting ageing. The actor revealed that he has spent £17,000 every year over the last two decades on stem cell therapy to try and keep himself looking younger. Stem cells are used widely […]

    2 years ago

  • 70% of drivers want smart motorways changed to normal ones

    70% of drivers want smart motorways changed to normal ones

    The motorways are not popular with drivers… Smart motorways have been increasingly taken over UK roads. First introduced in 2006, the traffic system has been slowly rolled out across the country, until this earlier month when the government confirms no more smart motorways would be created. They cited “financial pressures and lack of confidence felt […]

    2 years ago

  • Couple win fight to give baby ‘banned’ name after registrar tried to stop them

    Couple win fight to give baby ‘banned’ name after registrar tried to stop them

    The registrar reportedly compared it to calling the child Hitler A couple who had to battle against their local register to get their baby name of choice have spoken out after they were told their child would  ‘never succeed in life’ with their desired name. Dan and Mandy Sheldon, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, welcomed their little one […]

    2 years ago

  • Petition to make St George’s Day a bank holiday reaches over 75,000 signatures

    Petition to make St George’s Day a bank holiday reaches over 75,000 signatures

    Thousands of people think today should be made into a bank holiday St George’s Day is the day to commemorate the patron saint of England, but it is not a national holiday. This marks a stark contrast to Scotland and Northern Ireland, where both St Andrew’s Day and St Patrick’s Day are public holidays. However, a […]

    2 years ago

  • Scientists baffled as two lifeforms merge in ‘once-in-a-billion-year’ event

    Scientists baffled as two lifeforms merge in ‘once-in-a-billion-year’ event

    Last time the phenomena occurred, Earth got plants for the first time An extremely rare once-in-a-billion-years evolutionary event has been spotted occuring by scientists, with two lifeforms merging together. The process, which is officially known as primary endosymbiosis, and it happens when one microbial organism swallows up another, and begins to use it like an […]

    2 years ago

  • Family of eight slammed for ordering £329 meal and leaving without paying bill

    Family of eight slammed for ordering £329 meal and leaving without paying bill

    The restaurant managers could tell something wasn’t right The internet has been left fuming after hearing about a family of eight who did a runner after ordering £329 worth of food. The family were eating at Bella Ciao in Port Talbot in Wales, where they ordered everything from T-bone steaks to double desserts. “They were […]

    2 years ago

  • Couple miss out on £182m lottery win as ticket payment didn’t go through

    Couple miss out on £182m lottery win as ticket payment didn’t go through

    A couple were left “absolutely heartbroken” after their lottery ticket payment didn’t go through The pair missed out on a whopping £182 million jackpot as a result of a lack of funds at the time of purchasing the ticket. Rachel Kennedy, 19, and Liam McCrohan, 21, are both students from Hertfordshire whose winning numbers came […]

    2 years ago

  • Matty Healy responds after Taylor Swift savages him in brutal tracks on new album

    Matty Healy responds after Taylor Swift savages him in brutal tracks on new album

    “We were all nervous about what she might have said on the album.” In case you’ve been living under a rock, Taylor Swift dropped a new album yesterday. Marking the songstress’ fifth brand new album in the same number of years, the new release has already smashed records, becoming the biggest debut on Spotify ever […]

    2 years ago

  • Symptoms of ‘100-day cough’ to look out for as cases surge by 40% in one week

    Symptoms of ‘100-day cough’ to look out for as cases surge by 40% in one week

    Experts have issued warnings over the illness Cases of whooping cough have seen a huge surge in the last week, increasing by 40% to 824 cases from the 595 cases reported in the week commencing 7 April. The cough, which is also known as whooping cough, is highly contagious, and can be particularly dangerous for babies […]

    2 years ago

  • Kevin Bacon discovers his wife is his cousin

    Kevin Bacon discovers his wife is his cousin

    Kevin Bacon was left baffled after taking a DNA test Finding out that you’re related to someone that you know is mad enough, but how would you feel if you found out you were cousins with your wife? Well, that exact thing happened to Kevin Bacon and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick. The pair appeared on […]

    2 years ago

  • Old people throw boiler party rave in retirement home

    Old people throw boiler party rave in retirement home

    Now that’s what I call a party A group of retirement home residents have left the internet feeling deeply jealous as they threw themselves a boiler party. The old folks living at The De Liberteyt Nursing Home in Wondelgem, Belgium switched up their normal activities for something a little more on the raving side. One […]

    2 years ago