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  • Alton Towers to close ‘fan favourite’ ride after 44 years

    Alton Towers to close ‘fan favourite’ ride after 44 years

    Fans are gutted Alton Towers is closing its oldest ride, with a new one set to take its place. The theme park’s The Blade first opened in 1980 as the Pirate Ship, however, the theme park has confirmed it has now closed for good and shall not return next year. Instead, it will be replaced […]

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  • Jaguar boss slammed after unveiling new ‘Barbie pink’ electric car

    Jaguar boss slammed after unveiling new ‘Barbie pink’ electric car

    It has divided opinion Car manufacturer Jaguar has been slammed after images of its new hot-pink electric car were leaked online. Concept images of the new all-electric vehicle were shared online by car magazine Autocar ahead its official reveal. This new car, which is shown off in a bright “Barbie pink”, is all-electric and features […]

    1 year ago

  • Tyson Fury and Usyk set to make eye-watering amount of money as purses revealed

    Tyson Fury and Usyk set to make eye-watering amount of money as purses revealed

    The staggering amount has been revealed The purse has been revealed for the Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk rematch and the eye-watering amount eclipses the original sum. The heavyweight duo came up against each other in May with Fury losing for the first time as Usyk was crowned undisputed champion. The Gypsy King will now […]

    1 year ago

  • Boxing world champion Israel Vazquez dies aged 46

    Boxing world champion Israel Vazquez dies aged 46

    The boxing world has paid tribute Three-time boxing world champion Israel Vazquez has died aged 46 after battling cancer. The Mexican was a three-time super-bantamweight champion, who shared an iconic rivalry with fellow Mexican Rafael Marquez. Mauricio Sulaiman, the World Boxing Council president, confirmed the devastating news. He said: “Israel Vazquez is finally resting in […]

    1 year ago

  • Game of Thrones actress Hannah Murray sectioned after being ‘lured into cult’

    Game of Thrones actress Hannah Murray sectioned after being ‘lured into cult’

    “This is the story of the blurred line between what is real, and what is an illusion.” Game of Thrones actress Hannah Murray was sectioned after being recruited to a wellness cult. Murray, from Bristol, who played Gilly in the hit HBO fantasy series, is releasing her memoir next year in which she shares more […]

    1 year ago

  • Thousands of Brits to be affected by new Spanish travel laws

    Thousands of Brits to be affected by new Spanish travel laws

    It has left some holidaymakers disgruntled Thousands of Brits are set to be affected by new Spanish travel laws which have come into place this week. Holidaymakers will be asked to fill out extra paperwork when they arrive at hotels in the country or at car rental facilities. The new law, which has been brought […]

    1 year ago

  • Woman fined £1,906 after taking longer than five minutes to pay for parking

    Woman fined £1,906 after taking longer than five minutes to pay for parking

    A woman is being taken to court for £1,906 after she took longer than five minutes to pay for parking Rosey Hudson claims she was unable to pay while standing in the car park in Derby due to poor signal on her phone. She walked to where she could get connected and paid the full tariff […]

    1 year ago

  • Gregg Wallace’s alleged racist remarks about Asian contestant on MasterChef

    Gregg Wallace’s alleged racist remarks about Asian contestant on MasterChef

    Fresh allegations have been made MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has been accused by a former colleague of making ‘racist’ comments in fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour by the BBC presenter. A former staff member has claimed Wallace made ‘offensive Asian remarks’ on the set of MasterChef. A former member of the show’s production team submitted […]

    1 year ago

  • Police discover garden gnome made entirely from MDMA

    Police discover garden gnome made entirely from MDMA

    This is creative Police in the Netherlands have discovered a garden gnome made out of MDMA. During a drugs raid, Dongemond Police searched a location suspected of harbouring a substantial amount of drugs. Their suspicions were correct but among the drugs was an unusual object – a garden gnome which police described as being visibly […]

    1 year ago

  • My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar found dead aged 44

    My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar found dead aged 44

    He was found at his home in Tennessee My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar has died at the age of 44. Bryar who was the drummer of the band between 2004 and 2014 was found dead in his Tennessee home on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving. He was last seen alive earlier this month on […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruud van Nistelrooy appointed as new manager of Leicester

    Ruud van Nistelrooy appointed as new manager of Leicester

    Just weeks after leaving United Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as the new boss of Leicester City after Steve Cooper was sacked last weekend. Graham Potter had initially been favourite to take over from Cooper but having previously rejected the Foxes advances twice, he reportedly turned them down a third […]

    1 year ago

  • Tea drinkers distraught as one of UK’s major brands collapses into administration

    Tea drinkers distraught as one of UK’s major brands collapses into administration

    Over 100 jobs are at risk One of Britain’s oldest tea makers has collapsed into administration. After the 120 year-old firm saw sales slump and losses surge, Typhoo Tea filed a court notice to appoint administrators, raising fears for its 100 workers. Typhoo’s chief executive Dave McNulty told the BBC that the move would ‘afford […]

    1 year ago

  • Supervolcano could trigger apocalypse and wipe out all life on Earth

    Supervolcano could trigger apocalypse and wipe out all life on Earth

    This is a frightening thought It has been revealed that a supervolcano could trigger an apocalypse and wipe out all life on Earth. A supervolcano is exactly what you’d guess – a really big volcano, however, they don’t all look like you’d expect them to as some are more like giant craters. The Calderas look […]

    1 year ago

  • Real life superhero killed in plane crash while taking dogs to animal shelter

    Real life superhero killed in plane crash while taking dogs to animal shelter

    He was described as a hero A beloved animal rescue pilot and a dog have died in a plane crash. Suek Kim, 49, was transporting three dogs from Maryland to Albany in New York, when the plane crashed in Windham, in the state’s Catskill Mountains. One of the three dogs also died in the crash […]

    1 year ago

  • Student dies after eating her favourite meal on first date

    Student dies after eating her favourite meal on first date

    It happened just days before her graduation A Texas college student died after eating a meal on a first date just days before her graduation. Alison Pickering, 23, had a peanut allergy which she first learned of when she was a child after returning home from pre-school with hives. Her family say she was very […]

    1 year ago

  • Man United raise minimum ticket price to £66 for the rest of the season

    Man United raise minimum ticket price to £66 for the rest of the season

    It has not gone down well with fans Manchester United have announced the increase of the minimum ticket price for all age groups and it has infuriated fans. Members of all ages including children will have to pay the increased fare for tickets and the club has also removed concession prices. Prices previously started at […]

    1 year ago

  • Frank Lampard confirmed as new Coventry City manager

    Frank Lampard confirmed as new Coventry City manager

    It comes after Mark Robins was sacked Coventry City have announced the appointment of Frank Lampard as the next manager of the club after the departure of Mark Robins. The former Chelsea player has signed a two and a half year deal with the Sky Blues. A new chapter in Coventry. Welcome, Frank. 🩵 pic.twitter.com/YIhy3cRjb9 […]

    1 year ago

  • New documentary celebrating the career of Sir Alex Ferguson set to launch on BBC

    New documentary celebrating the career of Sir Alex Ferguson set to launch on BBC

    This should be a good watch over Christmas A new two-part documentary celebrating the life and career of legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will air on BBC over Christmas. The documentary titled Sir Alex will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer from Boxing Day and will air on BBC Scotland on New […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruben Amorim breaks silence on awkward moment Ed Sheeran crashed post-match interview

    Ruben Amorim breaks silence on awkward moment Ed Sheeran crashed post-match interview

    He addressed the controversy Ruben Amorim has responded after Ed Sheeran was forced to apologise to him after interrupting his post match interview with Sky at last weekend’s game against Ipswich. Amorim could only lead his side to a 1-1 draw in his first game in charge of Manchester United. Marcus Rashford scored after just […]

    1 year ago

  • Pep Guardiola breaks silence on ‘self harm’ comments after fan concern

    Pep Guardiola breaks silence on ‘self harm’ comments after fan concern

    ‘I wanna hurt myself!’ Pep Guardiola sparked concern after he appeared with cuts to his face after Manchester City’s baffling late collapse against Feyenoord in the Champions League. City looked to be cruising to a much-needed three points in the competition when they went 3-0 up against the Dutch side at the Etihad last night. […]

    1 year ago

  • Outnumbered kids look unrecognisable in first look at Christmas reunion

    Outnumbered kids look unrecognisable in first look at Christmas reunion

    ‘Makes me feel old’ The first look at the Outnumbered Christmas Special has been released and fans can’t believe how grown up the children look. The Brockmans return with more family chaos in the long-awaited festive special. Written and directed by the original geniuses behind the series, Guy Jenkin and Andy Hamilton, the episode sees […]

    1 year ago

  • Urgent warning issued to Brits visiting popular holiday destination

    Urgent warning issued to Brits visiting popular holiday destination

    It is expected to get worse over the festive period An urgent warning has been issued to British tourists visiting a popular holiday hotspot. Those hoping to catch a bit of winter sun in Tenerife or Lanzarote are being urged to wear a mask and make sure their vaccinations are up to date. The warning […]

    1 year ago

  • Ben Stiller says there’s no chance Tropic Thunder would be made today

    Ben Stiller says there’s no chance Tropic Thunder would be made today

    The actor was responding to claims the comedy has been ‘cancelled’ Ben Stiller has said Tropic Thunder wouldn’t be made today in a new interview with Collider as he continues to work on series two of Severance. The film, which was released in 2008, stoked controversy over its portrayal of disabled people and minority groups, […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruben Amorim gives current Man United squad a rating out of 10

    Ruben Amorim gives current Man United squad a rating out of 10

    This is a different approach Ruben Amorim reportedly gave his players a rating out of ten in the dressing room after their 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on Sunday. A source close to the team leaked Amorim’s dressing room message to his players as the Portuguese tactician took a different approach as he looks to […]

    1 year ago

  • I’m A Celeb fans can’t believe how old Maura Higgins is

    I’m A Celeb fans can’t believe how old Maura Higgins is

    People were surprised Fans of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! can’t believe how old Maura Higgins is after her campmates helped her celebrate her birthday. Higgins and the Reverend Richard Coles were both late additions to this year’s I’m A Celeb lineup as they entered the jungle together, only to learn they’d […]

    1 year ago

  • Eight people arrested after six tourists died from ‘methanol poisoning’

    Eight people arrested after six tourists died from ‘methanol poisoning’

    Several hostel staff have been detained Eight people who worked at a hostel in Laos have been arrested after six tourists died of suspected methanol poisoning. According to the Metro, several members of staff from the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng have been arrested but no charges have been brought yet. Six tourists died […]

    1 year ago

  • Lizzo fans mind-blown as she shares completely new look to Instagram

    Lizzo fans mind-blown as she shares completely new look to Instagram

    Fans were quick to compliment her Lizzo fans have been left speechless this week after she posted a snap of her dramatic new look on Instagram. The 36-year-old shared a series of photos of herself wearing a white frilly outfit with her hair braided, captioning the snaps: “Last night I wore milkmaid braids.” She also […]

    1 year ago

  • Baby gorilla dies after ‘human error’ accident at zoo

    Baby gorilla dies after ‘human error’ accident at zoo

    The tragic incident is the second human-caused fatality at the zoo A baby gorilla has died from a head injury after being crushed by a hydraulic door in ‘human error’ at a zoo. The accident occurred at Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo when an employee reportedly activated the wrong door inside the enclosure, fatally injuring two-year-old […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruben Amorim says Man Utd are ‘going to suffer for a long period’

    Ruben Amorim says Man Utd are ‘going to suffer for a long period’

    It’s not going to be a quick fix Ruben Amorim has told reporters that Manchester United are going to have to ‘suffer’ as his team adjusts to his new ideas. The Reds got off to a flying start under Amorim as Marcus Rashford scored inside the opening two minutes to put them ahead against Ipswich […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruud van Nistelrooy set for shock return to former club

    Ruud van Nistelrooy set for shock return to former club

    This was not expected. Ruud van Nistelrooy has been linked with a shock new role at his former club, just weeks after leaving Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy returned to Old Trafford as an assistant coach to Erik ten Hag in the summer after last playing for the club in 2006. He stepped up to the […]

    1 year ago

  • Ellen DeGeneres is moving to the UK following Trump’s election win

    Ellen DeGeneres is moving to the UK following Trump’s election win

    They wanted to ‘get the hell out’ Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia De Rossi are reportedly moving to the UK permanently after Donald Trump’s election win. The pair have already been residing in the UK but now plan on selling their residence in Montecito, California. DeGeneres had endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruben Amorim says he ‘truly believes’ Man Utd can win the Premier League

    Ruben Amorim says he ‘truly believes’ Man Utd can win the Premier League

    Amorim believes he’s the right man for the job Ruben Amorim has said he’s the right man for the job at his first press conference as Manchester United manager. Speaking to press ahead of United’s Premier League game against Ipswich on Sunday 24 November, Amorim said he believed in his players and is confident he […]

    1 year ago

  • Wout Weghorst says he didn’t score enough at Man Utd because of Erik ten Hag

    Wout Weghorst says he didn’t score enough at Man Utd because of Erik ten Hag

    He scored just two goals Former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst has reflected on his time at the club and blamed his failure to make more of an impact on ex-boss Erik ten Hag. United recruited the Netherlands striker on a loan deal from Burnley in January 2023. At the time Ten Hag was looking […]

    1 year ago

  • Gatwick Airport evacuates large part of terminal due to security incident

    Gatwick Airport evacuates large part of terminal due to security incident

    The incident is said to be ‘ongoing’ A large section of Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal has been evacuated following a ‘security incident’. The airport says it is investigating and that the incident is ‘ongoing’. In a statement published on social media platform X, it said: “Safety and security of our passengers and staff remains our […]

    1 year ago

  • Manchester City suffer defeat in legal challenge against Premier League rules

    Manchester City suffer defeat in legal challenge against Premier League rules

    Only four clubs including City voted against, the remaining 16 clubs were in favour of the changes Manchester City have suffered their first legal defeat against Premier League rules following a Shareholders meeting this morning. Premier League clubs have voted through associated party rule amendments, 16 votes to four, meaning the new rules will now […]

    1 year ago

  • Putin sends chilling attack warning to the West

    Putin sends chilling attack warning to the West

    His comments come after a new weapon was used to hit targets in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that an attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday morning was carried out using ‘a new conventional intermediate-range missile’. Putin claims that the missile, codenamed Oreshnik, was a direct response to the […]

    1 year ago

  • First trailer released for new Jacob Rees-Mogg reality TV show

    First trailer released for new Jacob Rees-Mogg reality TV show

    ‘A different kettle of fish from The Kardashians’ The first trailer for Jacob Rees-Mogg’s reality TV show has been released. Meet the Rees-Moggs is the politician’s first move into reality television following the loss of his North East Somerset seat to Labour’s Dan Norris. In the trailer the Etonian admits he’s ‘well aware’ of the […]

    1 year ago

  • Commentator forced to apologise to Lioness Ella Toone after controversial on-air comments

    Commentator forced to apologise to Lioness Ella Toone after controversial on-air comments

    The comments infuriated fans England star Ella Toone has received an apology from a commentator who made a controversial remark live on air during Manchester United’s game against Arsenal. United’s number seven made way for Melvine Malard in the 61st minute of their clash against the Gunners at Leigh Sports Village on November 3. As […]

    1 year ago

  • Viewers say Netflix drama is ‘best thing they’ve seen all year’

    Viewers say Netflix drama is ‘best thing they’ve seen all year’

    It has left viewers hooked Netflix subscribers are hooked on a gruesome new British drama which has a perfect 100 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans of the show Temple claim some of the scenes are so stressful that they’re keeping them up at night. Starring Mark Strong as Daniel Milton, the show focuses […]

    1 year ago

  • EFL set to introduce special measures to protect James McClean

    EFL set to introduce special measures to protect James McClean

    Pressure was mounting on the EFL to protect the player The EFL are set to introduce special measures to protect James McClean after receiving fan backlash. Wrexham star McClean is one of the most contentious footballers of this generation. Most recently, the 35-year-old refused to wear the poppy and stand with his teammates for the […]

    1 year ago