Steve Hopkins

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Steve is the deputy director of editorial at Joe. He manages Joe.co.uk and oversees the trending news team, where he helps cover the most talked about news, politics, sports and entertainment stories. Steve joined Joe in May 2021 from HuffPost UK.

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  • Couple take revenge on Airbnb host by leaving taps running and gas on for 25 days

    Couple take revenge on Airbnb host by leaving taps running and gas on for 25 days

    The couple fled the country before the owner could confront them A couple reportedly took revenge on their Airbnb host by leaving the taps running and the gas on for their entire 25-day stay. The property owner was left with an 840,000 won (£1,260) bill after a falling, including over the location of the accommodation, […]

    3 years ago

  • Dog owner who lost arm after American Bulldog mauled her is suing RSPCA for £200,000

    Dog owner who lost arm after American Bulldog mauled her is suing RSPCA for £200,000

    When police arrived 20-minutes after the attack the dog was still latched onto its owner A dog owner who lost her arm after an American Bulldog she was fostering mauled her is suing the RSPCA for £200,000. Joanna Harris claims the charity knew the 15-month-old, called Kiwi, was aggressive and is taking court action over […]

    3 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo could be deported from Saudi Arabia

    Cristiano Ronaldo could be deported from Saudi Arabia

    Ronaldo’s conduct has been dubbed a ‘crime of public indecency’ A lawyer has called for Cristiano Ronaldo to be thrown out of Saudi Arabia after he appeared to make a lewd gesture to fans following Al-Nassr’s 2-0 defeat by Al-Hilal. A video circulating on social media seemed to show the 38-year-old grabbing his crotch as […]

    3 years ago

  • Florida passes law to give convicted child sex offenders the death penalty

    Florida passes law to give convicted child sex offenders the death penalty

    ‘I think the death penalty is the only appropriate punishment’ Lawmakers in Florida have approved legislation that will see child sex offenders given the death penalty. The proposal – that passed Tuesday – will allow juries to sentence offenders to death by votes of at least 8-4. Previously, the sentence required unanimity. The bill will […]

    3 years ago

  • Acrobat falls to death while performing stunt with husband

    Acrobat falls to death while performing stunt with husband

    Sun Moumou’s husband denied the couple had fought before the accident A horrifying video has emerged showing an acrobat falling to her death while performing with her husband. Sun Moumou, 37, was doing a routine mid-air when she fell to the stage during a show in Suzhou city, China, on Saturday. According to a report […]

    3 years ago

  • Ancient monument older than Egyptian pyramids sat on UK council estate

    Ancient monument older than Egyptian pyramids sat on UK council estate

    The stone was moved so a road could be widened, then so a housing estate could be built One of the world’s oldest stone monuments which is as ancient as Stonehenge and the Pyramids sits – on a British council estate. Originally built in the Neolithic period the stone was erected around 4,000 years ago […]

    3 years ago

  • Police seize phone of woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann ahead of new investigation

    Police seize phone of woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann ahead of new investigation

    US investigators are taking a ‘deep look’ into the case Police reportedly seized a phone belonging to a woman who believes she is Madeleine McCann amid reports her story has sparked a global probe. Julia Wandelt, who also goes by the surnames Wendell and Faustyna, first went viral in February after claiming on Instagram to […]

    3 years ago

  • Boy, 13, dies after doing viral TikTok challenge

    Boy, 13, dies after doing viral TikTok challenge

    Jacob’s dad has spoken about the ‘worst day of his life’ A dad has issued a heartfelt plea to parents after his 13-year-old son died after overdosing on Benadryl as part of a viral TokTok challenge. Jacob Stevens’ body began to seize up after he swallowed a large amount of the antihistamine and sedative – […]

    3 years ago

  • Woman, 20, shot dead after mistakenly pulling into wrong driveway

    Woman, 20, shot dead after mistakenly pulling into wrong driveway

    The friends were leaving the address when shots were allegedly fired A 20-year-old woman who was inside a car that pulled into the wrong driveway was shot dead by the homeowner who opened fire from his porch. Kaylin Gillis, and three friends, were headed to a home in rural Washington County on Saturday when they […]

    3 years ago

  • Beloved actress dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’

    Beloved actress dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’

    Maxine was 58 Maxine Klibingaitis, an Australian actress known for her roles in TV shows, Prisoner and Neighbours, died “suddenly” Monday. She was 58. Maxine is survived by her son Zane, reports TV Tonight Partners in Crime, a Prisoner fan club, announced the news in a Facebook post. It reads: “We regrettably announce that actress […]

    3 years ago

  • Moment Mop-wielding have-a-go-hero puts armed robber in headlock

    Moment Mop-wielding have-a-go-hero puts armed robber in headlock

    Marlon Stewart committed 13 crimes in the space of about 20 minutes This is the moment a have-a-go-hero shop worker tackling a gun-wielding robber who had held up staff at two different stores. Niall Stranix, 61, put his mop down as balaclava-clad Marlon Stewart, 37, who threatening his female colleague and demanded money from the […]

    3 years ago

  • Harrowing details emerge about Jamie Foxx’s health as he remains hospitalised

    Harrowing details emerge about Jamie Foxx’s health as he remains hospitalised

    The actor fell ill last Tuesday and was rushed to hospital Jamie Foxx reportedly remains in hospital a week after suffering a “medical complication” that saw him rushed to hospital. People confirmed Monday that the 55-year-old star is still hospitalised at a medical facility in Georgia where he is undergoing tests. Foxx was taken ill […]

    3 years ago

  • Cowboy builder destroyed disabled girl’s home after billing family £75,000

    Cowboy builder destroyed disabled girl’s home after billing family £75,000

    The girl spent the last months of her life not being able to be cleaned properly A cowboy builder who destroyed a disabled girl’s home after bullying her parents into paying him £75,000 has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Lee Millard left Aftab and Shazia Alimahomed in debt and their house like a building site […]

    3 years ago

  • Grand National delayed as protesters forcibly removed from racecourse

    Grand National delayed as protesters forcibly removed from racecourse

    Sixty-one horses have died at the Aintree Festival since the year 2000 The Grand National was delayed on Saturday with police forced to remove protesters from the racecourse. The BBC reported that two or three protesters breached security and attempted to glue themselves to the fence, but were led away by police. Animal Rising earlier […]

    3 years ago

  • Paul O’Grady’s cause of death confirmed after star died ‘unexpectedly’

    Paul O’Grady’s cause of death confirmed after star died ‘unexpectedly’

    The entertainer died at home on March 28 Paul O’Grady’s cause of death has been confirmed just over two weeks since the beloved TV presenter died at home. A statement shared by his family at the time said the 67-year-old passed away at his Kent residence on March 28, “unexpectedly but peacefully”. His death certificate […]

    3 years ago

  • Every blue eyed person on Earth is a descendant of one single human

    Every blue eyed person on Earth is a descendant of one single human

    Your family might be a bit bigger than you realised All blue-eyed people descend from a single human who lived around 6,000 and 10,000 years ago, scientists believe. While 70-79 per cent of the world’s population have brown eyes – the most common colour – just 8 to 10 per cent have the second most common […]

    3 years ago

  • Accountant sets new world record with more than 3,200 press-ups in an hour

    Accountant sets new world record with more than 3,200 press-ups in an hour

    And he was docked 34 press ups for not doing them correctly An Australian dad has set a new world record for doing the most press-ups in an hour, knocking out 53 every minute – not far off one every second. Lucas Helmke, an accountant by trade, completed 3,206 at his local gym in Brisbane. […]

    3 years ago

  • Nicola Bulley police issue statement explaining reason for new river search

    Nicola Bulley police issue statement explaining reason for new river search

    The Lancashire force branded reports ‘misinformed speculation’ Police investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Nicola Bulley have released a statement clarifying why they’ve returned to the river where she went missing amid speculation they are searching for a specific item. Earlier this week it was suggested by a forensic pathologist that Lancashire Police would […]

    3 years ago

  • Terrifying moment snorkeler bitten by 220lb shark off Maldives coast

    Terrifying moment snorkeler bitten by 220lb shark off Maldives coast

    And she got back in the water and continued A video has emerged showing the terrifying moment a 220-pound shark clamped its jaws around a swimmer in the Maldives. Carmen Canovas Cervello was diving at Vaavu Atoll in the island paradise nation with a friend when the eight-foot-long nurse shark came up alongside her, then […]

    3 years ago

  • Drake Bell reported missing and police fear for actor’s safety

    Drake Bell reported missing and police fear for actor’s safety

    The actor is considered ‘missing and endangered’ Drake Bell, best known for his role on Nickelodeon’s Drake and Josh, is missing with police releasing an appeal for information amid concerns for his safety. Daytona Police released a statement declaring the former child star “missing and endangered”. The 36-year-old, whose real name is Jared Drake Bell […]

    3 years ago

  • AI-generated woman successfully sells nudes to unsuspecting Reddit users

    AI-generated woman successfully sells nudes to unsuspecting Reddit users

    Claudia had them fooled Reddit users were tricked into buying nude pics from what they believed to be a woman, only to learn the raven-haired hottie was generated by AI. A user named ‘Claudia’ posted pics on the platform and offered to sell more explicit images to anyone who messaged her privately. According to reports, […]

    3 years ago

  • Premier League bans gambling sponsorship on front of club shirts

    Premier League bans gambling sponsorship on front of club shirts

    ‘We can’t ignore the fact footballers are massive role models to kids’ Premier League clubs on Thursday collectively agreed to ban gambling sponsorship on the front of match-day shirts. Sky News reported that eight clubs have gambling companies as front-shirt sponsors and suggested the deals are worth £60m each year. The Premier League, in announcing […]

    3 years ago

  • Halle Berry slams trolls who criticised her for posting nude photo

    Halle Berry slams trolls who criticised her for posting nude photo

    Halle has had enough of trolls Halle Berry has swiped back at trolls trying to bring her down for posting a tasteful nude shot on social media. The Hollywood A-lister uploaded a snap last week to Instagram, captioning the image, “I do what I wanna do. Happy Saturday.” The picture showed her in the buff, […]

    3 years ago

  • Ali Wong warns women about micropenises after ‘falling for trick’ on date

    Ali Wong warns women about micropenises after ‘falling for trick’ on date

    ‘He was hiding something’ Before Ali Wong became everyone’s favourite road rage businesswoman in Netflix’s new hit, Beef, she had some sage advice for women on the dating scene. Wong, who stars alongside Steven Yeun in the comedy-revenge show that dropped last week, previously dedicated an entire stand-up routine to preventing women from “falling for” […]

    3 years ago

  • Jamie Foxx rushed to hospital with medical emergency

    Jamie Foxx rushed to hospital with medical emergency

    The actor is said to be ‘communicating’ again after falling ill Jamie Foxx was rushed to hospital due to a mystery medical emergency but due to “quick action” is now said to be “on his way to recovery”. The actor suffered a “medical complication” on Tuesday, his daughter Corinne Foxx wrote on Instagram Wednesday, that […]

    3 years ago

  • Prince Harry will attend King Charles’ Coronation but Meghan Markle will stay at home

    Prince Harry will attend King Charles’ Coronation but Meghan Markle will stay at home

    The Coronation is on the same day as Archie’s birthday Prince Harry will be at King Charles’ Coronation, Buckingham Palace announced Wednesday, but Meghan Markle isn’t coming. The palace ended months of speculation by announcing Harry will be at Westminster Abbey for the historic event on May 6. Meghan is to stay in California to […]

    3 years ago

  • Woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann’s final message for missing girl’s parents

    Woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann’s final message for missing girl’s parents

    Julia’s issued a 17-page statement The Polish woman that spent months trying to convince the world she might be Madeleine McCann has now apologised to the missing girl’s parents. Julia Wendell, who is also known by the names Julia Faustyna and Julia Wandelt, also explained that the post that made her story go viral around […]

    3 years ago

  • Radio DJ questioned by police over alleged sex offences

    Radio DJ questioned by police over alleged sex offences

    Police are investigating five reports of sexual offences Tim Westwood has reportedly been interviewed under caution by the Met over five sex offence complaints. MailOnline reported Wednesday that the former BBC and Capital Radio DJ was questioned over the allegations that span 34 years. The 65-year-old was spoken to on 15 March than again on […]

    3 years ago

  • First human death from H3N8 bird flu recorded in China

    First human death from H3N8 bird flu recorded in China

    Two other cases have also been recorded in the country A woman in China has become the first to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the World Health Organisation has confirmed. The 56-year-old, from the southern province of Guangdong, was the third person known to have been infected with […]

    3 years ago

  • Urgent search as woman goes missing while out walking her dog

    Urgent search as woman goes missing while out walking her dog

    The coastguard rescue helicopter is searching Snowdonia for Ausra An urgent search is underway for a woman who disappeared while walker her dog on Tuesday. North Wales Police said Ausra Plungiene went out with her pet in Snowdonia and is now missing. The 56-year-old has not been seen since and police are concerned for her […]

    3 years ago

  • Flat Earther accidentally proves Earth is round after spending $20k on experiment

    Flat Earther accidentally proves Earth is round after spending $20k on experiment

    ‘We obviously were not willing to accept that’ A man who believes the world is flat has gone viral for trying to prove it, sinking $20,000 (£16,000) into the experiment that ultimately proved he was wrong. The Flat Earther, Bob Knodel, hosts a YouTube channel dedicated to the conspiracy theory that the Earth is flat. […]

    3 years ago

  • Police chase 78-year-old woman after she was accused of robbing bank for third time

    Police chase 78-year-old woman after she was accused of robbing bank for third time

    Police described the chase as a ‘tense situation’ A 78-year-old woman named Bonnie has been arrested after being accused of robbing a bank for the third time. Bonnie Gooch, from Missouri, was charged with attempted stealing from a financial institution after being accused of robbing Goppert Financial Bank on Wednesday afternoon, Pleasant Hill police said. […]

    3 years ago

  • S Club 7 reunion tour set to go ahead to honour Paul Cattermole following his death

    S Club 7 reunion tour set to go ahead to honour Paul Cattermole following his death

    ‘It seems the perfect way to pay tribute to him’ S Club 7’s reunion tour will reportedly go ahead to honour bandmate Paul Cattermole who died Thursday. Cattermole, 46, passed away suddenly at his Dorset home, with the band announcing his passing Friday with “deep sadness and loss”. According to reports on Saturday, sources close […]

    3 years ago

  • Police release statement following death of S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole

    Police release statement following death of S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole

    Paul was due to join a reunion tour in October Police have said there are “no suspicious circumstances” following the sudden death of Paul Cattermole on Thursday. The S Club 7 star died suddenly at his Dorset home, with the band announcing his passing Friday. The 46-year-old’s cause of death has not been revealed. Cattermole’s […]

    3 years ago

  • ‘Alcoholic’ dog becomes the first to be treated for addiction

    ‘Alcoholic’ dog becomes the first to be treated for addiction

    ‘His story is a tragic one’ A dog had to be given “intensive care” for alcoholism after developing a dependency because his late owner kept leaving unfinished drinks out. Coco, a two-year-old Labrador cross, was taken to the Woodside Animal Rescue Trust in Plympton, Devon, along with his mate, Georgie, after their owner died. In […]

    3 years ago