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  • Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales

    Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales

    The announcement has been welcomed by animal welfare charities Greyhound racing will be banned ‘as soon as practically possible’, the Welsh government has confirmed. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies announced plans to wind down the sport, which has been criticised for harming dogs. The ban would be a first for the UK. No timeline has […]

    1 year ago

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson issues stark warning over ‘city-killer’ asteroid

    Neil deGrasse Tyson issues stark warning over ‘city-killer’ asteroid

    ‘Just sayin’ Earlier this year, asteroid ‘2024 YR4’ was given a 1.3 per cent chance of hitting Earth after it was spotted by a telescope in Chile last December. However, Nasa has now doubled the probability of the asteroid hitting Earth, meaning it now has a 2.3 per cent chance of impact. The date of […]

    1 year ago

  • Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa ‘set to quit’ after fan backlash

    Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa ‘set to quit’ after fan backlash

    Rating have dropped this series Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa is reportedly planning to leave the show after portraying the Time Lord for just two series. The 32-year-old took over the coveted role of the Doctor from Jodie Whittaker in 2023 but reports suggest he wants to move to the States, where he’s being eyed […]

    1 year ago

  • Peaky Blinders creator says the story will continue after the film

    Peaky Blinders creator says the story will continue after the film

    As the excitement builds the creator has teased there’s more to come Peaky Blinders will continue beyond the upcoming film, says creator Steven Knight. Knight’s comments have sparked rumours of a potential new series. Speaking to BBC Breakfast on Tuesday, he said that work so far on The Immortal Man: A Peaky Blinders Film looks […]

    1 year ago

  • Michael Schumacher’s wife issues statement over trial verdict

    Michael Schumacher’s wife issues statement over trial verdict

    She has called for the sentences to be reviewed Michael Schumacher’s wife Corinna has sought to appeal the ‘far too lenient’ trial verdict over the blackmail plot to leak her husband’s health secrets. Last year, MailOnline revealed details of an extortion bid on the seven-time Formula One champion. Schumacher has not been seen in public […]

    1 year ago

  • Carry On legend Julian Holloway has died

    Carry On legend Julian Holloway has died

    Carry On legend Julian Holloway has died aged 80. The actor was an icon of the Carry On film franchise, appearing in eight films between 1967 and 1976, including Carry On Camping and Carry On Up The Khyber as well as one of the Carry On Christmas TV specials. He had a brief romance with […]

    1 year ago

  • Heartbroken dad speaks out after four daughters shot dead by mum

    Heartbroken dad speaks out after four daughters shot dead by mum

    The fourth daughter died over the weekend The dad of two of the four girls shot and killed by their own mother in a murder-suicide in Ohio has spoke out. It comes after the fourth daughter died of her injuries over the weekend. Olivia Blackmer was seven years old when she and her three sisters […]

    1 year ago

  • Police handed new power to drug test football fans

    Police handed new power to drug test football fans

    It comes after a review of the events of Euro 2020 Football fans who misbehave at matches could be drug tested under new powers that are set to be handed to police. The Home Office have announced that officers will have the power to test those who commit criminal offences at games as part of […]

    1 year ago

  • Liverpool star set to miss crunch match against Aston Villa

    Liverpool star set to miss crunch match against Aston Villa

    Arne Slot confirmed the news in his press conference Liverpool star Cody Gakpo is set to miss their game against Aston Villa, manager Arne Slot confirmed. Gakpo picked up a knock in that tense 2-2 draw with Everton in the Merseyside derby last week which descended into chaos after the final whistle. He was not […]

    1 year ago

  • Football League referee, 46, charged with child sex offence

    Football League referee, 46, charged with child sex offence

    He is due in court next month An assistant referee for the English Football League has reportedly been charged with a child sex offence. Gareth Viccars is due to appear in court as he faces one charge of penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged between 13 and 15.  The 46-year-old has already appeared in […]

    1 year ago

  • A quarter of people who find headlights too bright now drive less at night

    A quarter of people who find headlights too bright now drive less at night

    A new study suggests the problem is getting worse A quarter of drivers who find vehicle headlights too bright are driving less at night because of the issue, according to a new survey. The poll of 1,866 drivers was commissioned by the RAC in December 2024 and indicated that 22 per cent of participants tried […]

    1 year ago

  • Here’s where the ‘city killer’ asteroid could hit Earth in 2032

    Here’s where the ‘city killer’ asteroid could hit Earth in 2032

    The ‘risk corridor’ has been revealed Nasa has revealed a list of possible countries that could be hit by an asteroid in 2032. The asteroid named 2024 YR4, which is believed to be around the size of Big Ben, currently has a one-in-43 (2.3 per cent) chance of hitting Earth in 2032. David Rankin, a […]

    1 year ago

  • Three classic PlayStation 1 games are coming to PS Plus

    Three classic PlayStation 1 games are coming to PS Plus

    No release date has been confirmed Three classic PlayStation 1 titles are coming to PlayStation Plus soon. Fan of FromSoftware games such as Bloodborne and Elden Ring are definitely going to want to check out these new games. It was revealed last night at Sony’s State of Play event that three of FromSoftware’s classic 90s […]

    1 year ago

  • It’s time to consider shortening school summer holidays, says Ofsted chief

    It’s time to consider shortening school summer holidays, says Ofsted chief

    Many children are still playing catch up from Covid Britain’s chief schools inspector claims it is time to think about shortening the summer holidays. Ofsted chief Sir Martyn Oliver highlighted that children are only in school for 190 days each year when holidays and teacher training days are excluded. Speaking to LBC Radio he said: […]

    1 year ago

  • Red Arrows could be grounded as costs soar to £84,000 a day

    Red Arrows could be grounded as costs soar to £84,000 a day

    Costs have increased by 70 per cent in just four years The Red Arrows could be grounded for good as costs have sky-rocketed to £84,000 a day. The RAF’s legendary planes’ upkeep has spiralled considerably in the last few years and a potential replacement jet has now been identified. Despite continuing to mesmerise audiences wherever […]

    1 year ago

  • Keir Starmer says UK is facing ‘generational challenge on national security’

    Keir Starmer says UK is facing ‘generational challenge on national security’

    His comments have come just before he travels to Paris to hold crisis talks Sir Keir Starmer has warned that the UK is facing a ‘generational challenge when it comes to national security’ ahead of his trip to Paris for emergency talks with European leaders on the war in Ukraine. Speaking in Bristol, the prime […]

    1 year ago

  • Shakira rushed to hospital and forced to cancel concert

    Shakira rushed to hospital and forced to cancel concert

    She was due to perform in Lima Pop sensation Shakira has been rushed to hospital in Peru after experiencing ‘abdominal issues’ which forced her to cancel one of her concerts. The Illegal singer had been due to perform in Lima for the first time in over a decade. Shakira took to Instagram to announce the […]

    1 year ago

  • Fourth daughter dies days after mum fatally shot her kids

    Fourth daughter dies days after mum fatally shot her kids

    She succumbed to her injuries over the weekend The fourth daughter of a mother who shot all of her children in a killing spree at their Wyoming home has died. Olivia Blackmer was seven years old when she and her three sisters were shot by their mother, Tranyelle Harshman on February 10. The mother then […]

    1 year ago

  • Temperatures could reach 14c this week after long and miserable winter

    Temperatures could reach 14c this week after long and miserable winter

    Time to put your big coat back in the wardrobe? Temperatures could reach 14c by the middle of this week according to the Met Office after a persistent period of gloom. The Met Office said people could see sunshine return as soon as Monday in some parts of the country. An ‘anticyclonic gloom’ brought dull […]

    1 year ago

  • White House slammed for ‘vile’ and ‘offensive’ Valentine’s Day post

    White House slammed for ‘vile’ and ‘offensive’ Valentine’s Day post

    Followers were disgusted with the post The White House has been slammed for a Valentine’s Day social media post that took aim at illegal immigrants. Both the official Instagram and X accounts posted a politically charged poem which read: “Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally and we will deport you.” The message, […]

    1 year ago

  • Netflix actress tragically found dead aged 24 as police investigate

    Netflix actress tragically found dead aged 24 as police investigate

    She was discovered by a friend South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead at their home aged 24. She was found by a friend who alerted the police on Sunday. Authorities are investigating her death but do not expect any foul play. The actress, who was a rising star, found fame on Netflix […]

    1 year ago

  • Linkin Park star Chester Bennington’s child comes out as transgender

    Linkin Park star Chester Bennington’s child comes out as transgender

    “I do have to say I am very blessed to be able to do this.” Draven Bennington, 22, whose dad was the late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, has revealed she is transgender. Draven who was previously referred to as ‘he’ has updated her Instagram bio to contain the ‘she/her’ pronouns. Chester welcomed Draven with […]

    1 year ago

  • Scientists reveal the worst kind of pain that humans can feel

    Scientists reveal the worst kind of pain that humans can feel

    It is not what you think A study has revealed what the worst type of pain you could feel is and it is not what you think. It has long been thought that childbirth is the worst type of pain you could feel, after all you are pushing an entire human out of your body […]

    1 year ago

  • Zoo lets you name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine’s Day

    Zoo lets you name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine’s Day

    Talk about revenge! So, you’re not feeling this Valentine’s day? Your ex broke your heart and you’re spending the day alone, but never fear because we’ve found the perfect entertainment and revenge plan all rolled into one for you! The San Antonio Zoo is offering a cathartic solution that is much more fun (and legal) […]

    1 year ago

  • Jason Isaacs says he would like to play Hermione in Harry Potter reboot series

    Jason Isaacs says he would like to play Hermione in Harry Potter reboot series

    This would be an interesting casting Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs has joked that he would like to play Hermione Granger in the reboot series which is due to commence filming later this year. The new spin-off TV series was announced last year based on all seven Harry Potter books written by JK Rowling. The […]

    1 year ago

  • Bradford is ‘gaining popularity as a travel destination’

    Bradford is ‘gaining popularity as a travel destination’

    A surprising tourist destination Bradford is gaining traction as a travel destination according to Airbnb. The accommodation booking site claims they have seen a 25 per cent increase in searches for those looking to stay in the city. It has partnered with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture to encourage locals across West Yorkshire to […]

    1 year ago

  • Nasa reveals all the countries that could be hit by asteroid in 2032

    Nasa reveals all the countries that could be hit by asteroid in 2032

    The ‘risk corridor’ has been revealed Nasa has revealed a list of possible countries that could be hit by an asteroid in 2032. The asteroid named 2024 YR4, which is believed to be around the size of Big Ben, currently has a one-in-43 (2.3 per cent) chance of hitting Earth in 2032. David Rankin, a […]

    1 year ago

  • All PlayStation owners to get free gift this weekend only

    All PlayStation owners to get free gift this weekend only

    They are trying to make amends PlayStation Network mysteriously went offline last weekend which has left Sony trying to make amends. The PlayStaion Network went offline last Friday and remained down for the entire weekend leaving users frustrated. Though normal service resumed on Sunday evening, no explanation has been given as to why this happened. […]

    1 year ago

  • Scarlett Johansson warns of dark truth behind Kanye West video

    Scarlett Johansson warns of dark truth behind Kanye West video

    The video has been widely circulated online Scarlett Johansson has warned about the misuse of AI after a deepfake of her and other Jewish celebrities protesting against Kanye West began circulating. It comes after the rapper recently left social media site X following a series of antisemitic posts and also sold swastika T-shirts on his […]

    1 year ago

  • Sir Alex Ferguson to return to the dugout 12 years after retiring

    Sir Alex Ferguson to return to the dugout 12 years after retiring

    The legend returns! Sir Alex Ferguson is set to return to the dugout, 12 years after retiring from management according to his former player. The legendary British manager retired from Manchester United in 2013 after 26 years in charge at Old Trafford after lifting 38 trophies with the team. The 83-year-old will reportedly return to […]

    1 year ago

  • Josef Fritzl could be freed from jail and back on the streets this year

    Josef Fritzl could be freed from jail and back on the streets this year

    His lawyers say he is no longer a threat to society Josef Fritzl could be freed from prison later this year and believes he will be released to people ‘cheering and wanting to shake his hand’. The depraved rapist fathered seven children by his daughter Elisabeth while he kept her as a sex slave in […]

    1 year ago

  • New audio reveals eerie final moments before Titanic submersible imploded

    New audio reveals eerie final moments before Titanic submersible imploded

    The audio has been released as part of an investigation into the accident The US Coast Guard has released a 20-second audio clip believed to have captured the final moments of the Titan submersible before it imploded in June 2023. The submersible which was on its way to visit the wreckage of the Titanic disappeared […]

    1 year ago

  • Parish councillor resigns after blowing up cat in birdhouse

    Parish councillor resigns after blowing up cat in birdhouse

    The incident was caught on camera A parish councillor has resigned after a video was shared which appeared to show an explosive device blowing up a birdhouse after a cat triggered it. James Garnor, who had a seat on Whittebury Parish Council in South Northamptonshire, was alleged to have wired up a firework device to […]

    1 year ago

  • Donald Trump says bringing back plastic straws is fine because sharks can eat them

    Donald Trump says bringing back plastic straws is fine because sharks can eat them

    I wonder what Attenborough would make to that statement? President Donald Trump has defended his decision to scrap paper straws and return to plastic, claiming it won’t harm the environment as sharks can eat them. The US signed an order reversing the Biden administration’s push away from single-use plastics in government facilities. Trump’s predecessor signed […]

    1 year ago

  • Only one in 10 young Brits would fight for their country

    Only one in 10 young Brits would fight for their country

    A new study shows a stark contrast from 20 years ago Half of Gen Z think that Britain is a racist country according to landmark research commissioned by The Times. The study also showed that only a tenth would risk their lives to defend their country in a war. An authoritative study into the views […]

    1 year ago

  • Half of Gen Z believe that the UK is a racist country

    Half of Gen Z believe that the UK is a racist country

    A new study shows a stark contrast from 20 years ago Half of Gen Z think that Britain is a racist country according to landmark research commissioned by The Times. The study also showed that only a tenth would risk their lives to defend their country in a war. An authoritative study into the views […]

    1 year ago

  • Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racial harassment

    Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racial harassment

    The Australian footballer’s trial has come to an end Chelsea star Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a Metropolitan Police officer ‘stupid and white’. The jury at Kingston Crown Court cleared her in relation to an incident in Twickenham, south-west London, on 30 January 2023. The 31-year-old […]

    1 year ago

  • Woman dies after waiting on chair in A&E ‘for hours’ with broken back

    Woman dies after waiting on chair in A&E ‘for hours’ with broken back

    Her death has been attributed to bed blocking and the NHS corridor care crisis An elderly woman has died after refusing to go to hospital because she had been left on a chair ‘for hours’ on a previous visit despite having a broken back. A coroner has filed a report to Health Secretary Wes Streeting […]

    1 year ago

  • Major pub chain is giving away one million free pints this week

    Major pub chain is giving away one million free pints this week

    An offer we can’t refuse! As we embark on Random Acts of Kindness week, many of you might be thinking what you can do to commemorate the occassion. Perhaps you’ll offer to do the shopping for an elderly neighbour, maybe donate to charity, reconnect with an old friend or pay a compliment to a stranger. […]

    1 year ago

  • Footballer Devonte Aransibia has died aged 26

    Footballer Devonte Aransibia has died aged 26

    His family have set up a GoFundMe Former Norwich and Maidstone player Devonte Aransibia has died aged 26. Aransibia began his career with the Canaries and featured regularly for their youth team before leaving the club in 2018. He had a brief spell at Billericay Town before taking a break from the game. Upon his […]

    1 year ago

  • Kanye West starts selling swastika t-shirts as only item on website

    Kanye West starts selling swastika t-shirts as only item on website

    His latest controversial stunt Kanye West has started selling t-shirts with a swastika on them as the only item for sale on his website. The 47-year-old rapper used the Super bowl to promote his website but now only sells a single item – a $20 white T-shirt featuring the swastika. The rapper known now as […]

    1 year ago

  • Sir Keir Starmer becomes first PM to take HIV test

    Sir Keir Starmer becomes first PM to take HIV test

    He has urged other leaders to follow in his footsteps Sir Keir Starmer has challenged politicians around the world to follow suit and take a HIV test. Starmer became the first G20 leader to publicly take a HIV test. The Prime Minister took the rapid detection test in front of cameras at Downing Street to […]

    1 year ago

  • Dancing on Ice viewers disgusted after Stephen Mulhern makes ‘inappropriate joke’

    Dancing on Ice viewers disgusted after Stephen Mulhern makes ‘inappropriate joke’

    Some people were not happy with the presenter Fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts on a joke delivered by Stephen Mulhern on Dancing on Ice. The 47-year-old fronted Sunday night’s episode of the ITV show with co-host Holly Willoughby. The presenting duo introduced the remaining contestants ahead of their latest performances […]

    1 year ago

  • Four footballers killed after being struck by lightning

    Four footballers killed after being struck by lightning

    They were trying to shelter from the storm at the time of the incident Five people including four female footballers have been killed after being struck by lightning. According to The Mirror, the footballers were taking shelter from the storm under a nearby tree when the incident occurred. Another two female victims were rushed to […]

    1 year ago

  • Kendrick Lamar slammed for worst halftime show ever

    Kendrick Lamar slammed for worst halftime show ever

    His performance divided opinion Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl half-time performance in New Orleans last night has been labelled the ‘worst half-time show ever’ by some fans. Two-time defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football Conference champion Philadelphia Eagles came face to face but it was anything but a close affair as […]

    1 year ago

  • Kendrick Lamar won’t be paid for controversial Super Bowl halftime show

    Kendrick Lamar won’t be paid for controversial Super Bowl halftime show

    His show divided opinion Kendrick Lamar divided opinion with his half-time show at the sold-out Super Bowl in New Orleans. Two-time defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football Conference champion Philadelphia Eagles came face to face but it was anything but a close affair as the Eagles stormed to victory. A […]

    1 year ago