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  • Inspirational TikTok star Beandri Booysen has died aged 19

    Inspirational TikTok star Beandri Booysen has died aged 19

    She had over 269,000 followers South African TikTok star Beandri Booysen, who suffered from an extremely rare incurable disease that saw her age eight years for every one year has died aged 19. Beandri from Pretoria, South Africa, was not expected to live past 14 but refused to give in to her condition and became […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Chilling’ ghost story based on horror classic showing on BBC on Christmas Eve

    ‘Chilling’ ghost story based on horror classic showing on BBC on Christmas Eve

    A Ghost Story for Christmas is back! A ‘chilling’ ghost story based on a horror classic is being shown on BBC on Christmas Eve. It is Mark Gatiss’ seventh Ghost Story for Christmas and it sees him bring to life E. Nesbit’s chilling short story, Man-Size in Marble. In her final days, author Edith Nesbit […]

    1 year ago

  • Marcus Rashford could move to shock club in bizarre swap deal

    Marcus Rashford could move to shock club in bizarre swap deal

    Rashford could be the bargaining tool United need Marcus Rashford and Manchester United may have found the perfect solution to the striker’s departure as a bizarre swap opportunity presents itself. In an explosive interview published on Tuesday, Rashford said he was ‘ready for a new challenge’ away from Old Trafford. The interview came just days […]

    1 year ago

  • Football club ‘devastated’ after first team player killed on night out

    Football club ‘devastated’ after first team player killed on night out

    The player died of his injuries yesterday A football club has been left devastated after their goalkeeper died following an alleged assault on a night out in York. James Hitchcock, a married father-of-one from Cottingham in East Yorkshire, died from his injuries in hospital on Wednesday afternoon following an incident at the city’s railway station […]

    1 year ago

  • Piers Morgan denies he is the pigeon lady from Home Alone

    Piers Morgan denies he is the pigeon lady from Home Alone

    “The lady doth protest too much, methinks” As households around the country settle down to watch one of their favourite festive films, Home Alone and the sequel, fans can’t help but notice what they believe is a familiar face. In the second instalment of the holiday classic, Kevin McAllister played by Macaulay Culkin is lost […]

    1 year ago

  • Manchester United ‘transfer target’ drops huge hint about his future

    Manchester United ‘transfer target’ drops huge hint about his future

    He’s made his feelings clear One of Manchester United’s reported top transfer targets has sent fans into a frenzy on social media after dropping a huge hint about his future. It has been a rollercoaster ride of a season for the reds so far after getting off to a rocky start under Erik ten Hag’s […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruben Amorim breaks silence on Marcus Rashford’s United future 

    Ruben Amorim breaks silence on Marcus Rashford’s United future 

    It comes after Rashford said he was ‘ready to leave’ Manchester united boss Ruben Amorim has broken his silence on Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United after the striker said he was ‘ready to leave’. The 27-year-old was dropped by Ruben Amorim ahead of the Manchester derby last weekend though the boss said there were […]

    1 year ago

  • Marcus Rashford says he is ‘ready to leave’ Manchester United

    Marcus Rashford says he is ‘ready to leave’ Manchester United

    It comes after it was revealed United are willing to sell in January England striker Marcus Rashford has said he is ‘ready to leave’ Manchester United in a bombshell new interview. The 27-year-old was dropped by Ruben Amorim ahead of the Manchester derby last weekend though the boss said there were no disciplinary issues behind […]

    1 year ago

  • Man City pay tribute to fan who died after yesterday’s derby with Man Utd

    Man City pay tribute to fan who died after yesterday’s derby with Man Utd

    Fellow fans have also paid their respects Manchester City have paid tribute to a supporter who died following a medical emergency at the Manchester Derby yesterday. The Premier League champions were beaten 2-1 at home at the Etihad after the Red Devils mounted a late comeback as Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo both found the […]

    1 year ago

  • VAR won’t be used in the 3rd and 4th rounds of the FA Cup

    VAR won’t be used in the 3rd and 4th rounds of the FA Cup

    Teams could use the technology for the first time The FA has announced VAR will only be used in the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup from the fifth Round onwards. It has been agreed that VAR will be utilised for every match in the Fifth Round of the competition through to the Final at Wembley Stadium, […]

    1 year ago

  • Premier League legend offers Dele Alli potential route back into top level football

    Premier League legend offers Dele Alli potential route back into top level football

    A lifeline for the former England star Premier League legend Cesc Fabregas is considering offering Dele Alli a route back into top-flight football almost two years after he played his last competitive game. Former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder Fabregas is head coach of Serie A club Como and is hopeful the 28-year-old will start […]

    1 year ago

  • Commentator apologises for calling Indian cricketer a ‘primate’

    Commentator apologises for calling Indian cricketer a ‘primate’

    She has apologised live on air Cricket commentator Isa Guha has apologised for a comment in which she referred to Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as a “primate.” The commentator made the comment during India’s third Test against Australia which she was reporting on for Fox Sports in Brisbane. Her comments sparked backlash on social media […]

    1 year ago

  • Ex-Man City player becomes president of Georgia

    Ex-Man City player becomes president of Georgia

    Man City love a player-turned-president A former Manchester City player has become the president of Georgia. Back in 2017 another ex-City player, George Weah was elected president of Liberia, standing in office until his electoral defeat last year. Now another former Sky Blue has taken power in his home country as Mikheil Kavelashvili has become […]

    1 year ago

  • Real-life Home Alone moment unfolds as boy, 6, put on wrong flight at Christmas

    Real-life Home Alone moment unfolds as boy, 6, put on wrong flight at Christmas

    A worrying situation A real-life Home Alone 2 situation occurred when a six-year-old boy flew alone to the wrong US city after he was ‘incorrectly boarded’ on a Spirit Airlines plane. Casper was travelling from Philadelphia to meet his grandmother in Fort Myers in Florida. However, he ended up in Orlando – a four-hour drive […]

    1 year ago

  • Inside the remote UK island where Christmas doesn’t arrive for another two weeks

    Inside the remote UK island where Christmas doesn’t arrive for another two weeks

    They follow the Julian calendar A remote British island won’t be celebrating Christmas for another two weeks. Foula in Shetland is made up of a tiny community of just 30 inhabitants that still hold a strong Norse tradition of folklore and music. Unlike the rest of the UK, they still adhere to the Julian calendar […]

    1 year ago

  • Full list of areas targeted by police in raid on ‘dodgy’ Firesticks

    Full list of areas targeted by police in raid on ‘dodgy’ Firesticks

    The raid is targeting over 30 suppliers Homes across the UK have been raided as a crackdown on illegal streaming using illicit Firesticks continues. The raids, led by a number of police forces and the anti piracy body Federation Against Copyright Theft started in November. FACT have now released a full list of locations where […]

    1 year ago

  • Man City break silence with first official statement on 115 charges in months

    Man City break silence with first official statement on 115 charges in months

    They have addressed the charges Manchester City have broken their silence on the 115 charges hearing with the Premier League with their first official statement in months. City have been accused of breaching financial regulations over an extended period and have been in a legal battle with the Premier League since September. The hearing has […]

    1 year ago

  • Former Everton star sentenced to 20 years in prison

    Former Everton star sentenced to 20 years in prison

    He pleaded guilty to the charges A former Everton player who played alongside Wayne Rooney has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Li Tie, who played 40 times for the Toffees between 2002 and 2006 and later for Sheffield United, received the sentence from a court in China. Li Tie was found guilty of […]

    1 year ago

  • This 1% Club football riddle is almost impossible to solve

    This 1% Club football riddle is almost impossible to solve

    Football fans were stumped by the question Football fans were stunned by a question on the popular ITV show ‘The 1% Club’ which some claimed was impossible to solve. The episode which aired on ITV on Tuesday left viewers baffled by the five per cent question. The show, hosted by Lee Mack begins with 100 […]

    1 year ago

  • Most Brits consider themselves to be working class

    Most Brits consider themselves to be working class

    Many Brits are divided on whether belonging to a class actually matters According to a new poll released by YouGov, the majority of Brits consider themselves to be working class. George Orwell described Britain as ‘the most class-ridden society under the sun’. While class is becoming less meaningful in modern day society, it does get […]

    1 year ago

  • Rio Ferdinand enrages fans with strange tweet about Saudi Arabia World Cup

    Rio Ferdinand enrages fans with strange tweet about Saudi Arabia World Cup

    Fans are not happy! Rio Ferdinand has angered fans with his strange response to Saudi Arabia hosting that World Cup in ten years time. FIFA confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup on Wednesday at a virtual meeting of the governing body’s Congress. The decision to award the tournament to Saudi Arabia […]

    1 year ago

  • Dogs living in Chernobyl exclusion zone have mutated to develop new superpower

    Dogs living in Chernobyl exclusion zone have mutated to develop new superpower

    Scientists have made an interesting discovery Stray dogs living near the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster have mutated to develop a new superpower. The four-legged friends are said to be immune to radiation, heavy metals and pollution. Scientists made the discovery after collecting blood samples from 116 stray dogs living in the Chernobyl Exclusion […]

    1 year ago

  • Former England rugby star feared dead after Storm Darragh flood

    Former England rugby star feared dead after Storm Darragh flood

    He went missing in an area that was impacted by flooding Former England rugby star Tom Voyce is feared dead after he went missing in an area in Northumberland that flooded during Storm Darragh. Northumbria Police said it received a report on Sunday that the 43-year-old had not returned home following an evening out with […]

    1 year ago

  • Snoop Dogg wants to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef

    Snoop Dogg wants to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef

    He would be an interesting addition to the show Snoop Dogg has expressed an interest in replacing Gregg Wallace as host of MasterChef. Wallace has found himself at the centre of allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and actions in recent weeks, with the presenter stepping down from the BBC show while an investigation into his […]

    1 year ago

  • Premier League player issues statement after altercation with his assistant manager

    Premier League player issues statement after altercation with his assistant manager

    Tensions boiled over at the full-time whistle Wolves’ Mario Lemina has issued a statement on Instagram following an altercation with his assistant manager. The Wolves captain was involved in a clash with West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen and one of his own team’s coaches after the full time whistle as his team was beaten 2-1 by […]

    1 year ago

  • Thames Water boss defends bonuses despite soaring sewage spills

    Thames Water boss defends bonuses despite soaring sewage spills

    The company saw a 40 per cent increase in pollution incidents The boss of Thames Water has defended handing out executive bonuses while his firm calls for a hike in customer bills to ensure its survival. Chris Weston said the supplier needed to offer ‘competitive packages’ to attract talent, but the water regulator has previously […]

    1 year ago

  • ‘Baby Abbie’ who was snatched from hospital as a newborn dies aged 30

    ‘Baby Abbie’ who was snatched from hospital as a newborn dies aged 30

    ‘Her infectious smile will forever remain in our hearts’ A woman who was snatched from her cot in hospital as a newborn baby has died of a brain tumour three decades later. Abbie Humphries’ disappearance stunned the world and sparked a nationwide hunt as she was snatched from her cot at the Queen’s Medical Centre […]

    1 year ago

  • Brits urged to take action if they see robins in their garden this winter

    Brits urged to take action if they see robins in their garden this winter

    The popular garden bird needs our help Brits have been urged to take action if they spot a robin in their garden this winter. As the temperature is set to drop, wildlife will begin to struggle to find food as the ground hardens, making it difficult for birds to find enough food to eat – […]

    1 year ago

  • Michail Antonio had video call with West Ham teammates before Wolves win

    Michail Antonio had video call with West Ham teammates before Wolves win

    He was in good spirits as he joked with his teammates Michail Antonio was said to be in good spirits as he spoke to his teammates prior to their 2-1 win over Wolves last night in the Premier League. Antonio remains in hospital after suffering a horror crash in his Ferrari on Saturday which required […]

    1 year ago

  • Glenn’s death in The Walking Dead voted as the saddest in TV history

    Glenn’s death in The Walking Dead voted as the saddest in TV history

    The scene had a profound impact on viewers The death of Glenn in The Walking Dead has been voted as the saddest death in TV history. More than four million votes were cast in the poll which was launched by popular voting site Ranker as social media users flocked to share their opinion on the […]

    1 year ago

  • TikTok set to be banned in the USA after app loses court appeal

    TikTok set to be banned in the USA after app loses court appeal

    They have vowed not to give up the fight TikTok’s bid to overturn a law which would see the app banned or sold in the US in early 2025 has been rejected. The US wanted TikTok banned because of what it says are its owners links to the Chinese state – links TikTok and parent […]

    1 year ago

  • The £69 winter trip to one of Europe’s best beaches

    The £69 winter trip to one of Europe’s best beaches

    This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. What a bargain Travellers looking for a bit of winter sun can now travel to one of Europe’s best beaches for as little as £69. With the long nights drawing in and frost-bitten mornings becoming a more regular occurrence, […]

    1 year ago

  • Pep Guardiola aims savage dig at Jose Mourinho during Man City press conference

    Pep Guardiola aims savage dig at Jose Mourinho during Man City press conference

    He was asked if he was ‘losing his cool’ Pep Guardiola brutally aimed a dig at Jose Mourinho in his pre-match press conference ahead of City’s Premier League game against Nottingham Forest. He was asked by the media about the gesture he made to the Liverpool fans on Sunday after the current Premier League champions […]

    1 year ago

  • Crystal Palace boss shares staunch defence of Marc Guehi

    Crystal Palace boss shares staunch defence of Marc Guehi

    He supports the England international’s decision Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has jumped to the defence of Marc Guehi after he was reprimanded for writing ‘I love Jesus’ on his rainbow captain’s armband. As part of the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign to show support and solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community, captains of top flight […]

    1 year ago

  • Declan Donnelly rushed to I’m A Celeb medics

    Declan Donnelly rushed to I’m A Celeb medics

    A worrying situation One half of presenting duo Ant and Dec has been rushed to medics while backstage on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! It is thought Declan Donnelly was bitten by a spider in the Australian jungle where the show is filmed. Donnelly, 49, was checked over by specialists working on […]

    1 year ago

  • Fears pubs could run out of Guinness before Christmas due to surge in demand

    Fears pubs could run out of Guinness before Christmas due to surge in demand

    There has been an increase in demand Pubs fear they could run out of Guinness before Christmas after a surge in demand. Lovers of the Irish tipple may struggle to find their favourite drink over the festive period as bosses are forced to hold talks over the ‘exceptional’ demand. A spokesperson for Diageo told The […]

    1 year ago

  • Nigel Farage says semi-skimmed milk is left wing

    Nigel Farage says semi-skimmed milk is left wing

    Farage fumes in unusual rant Nigel Farage has said semi-skimmed milk is left wing in a video posted on social media. The leader of Reform UK can be seen holding a coffee cup as he explains he is staying in a ‘smart’ hotel in London. He says: “I’ve got a cup of coffee. I want […]

    1 year ago