The veteran had been ‘really excited’ to attend the commemorations A 102-year-old World War Two veteran has died while on a trip to attend the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in the north of France. Robert Persichitti was on board a ship to Normandy when he suffered a medical emergency. He was then airlifted to a […]

1 year ago

Her departure will be aired next year Coronation Street legend Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt in the soap, is leaving the show after five decades. Worth will celebrate 50 years on the cobbles in July, but will leave her iconic role at the end of this year. Gail will say goodbye to Weatherfield as […]

1 year ago

‘This one’s for the fans’ Netflix has confirmed that a Peaky Blinders film is on the way, with Cillian Murphy reprising his role as Tommy Shelby for the project. The streaming platform confirmed the news on social media on Tuesday night. Sharing a picture of the script, which has been written by the show creator Stephen Knight, a Netflix […]

1 year ago

It’s finally on the way. Netflix have finally announced when season nine of Suits will be released on the platform. Suits, which originally premiered on USA Network from 2011 to 2019, followed Mike Ross (Patrick J Adams), a college dropout with a photographic memory who is hired at a New York law firm by Harvey […]

1 year ago

It’s the second time Farage has been hit with milkshake during an election campaign Nigel Farage has had a milkshake thrown over him during his campaign launch in Clacton. On Monday, the former UKIP leader announced he would be standing for election in the Essex town as a candidate for Reform UK. As he visited […]

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He had appeared on Unlocked: A Jail Experiment. A man who was an inmate on a Netflix prison experiment series has died aged 29. John McAllister appeared on Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, and was known as ‘Eastside’ on the docuseries. He was found unresponsive in his bunk on the morning of Sunday, June 2, authorities confirmed to local […]

1 year ago

‘I own their phones, I pay for the phones’ A mum has argued that it’s fine for her to go through her kids’ phones because she pays for them. Every night, Laura Muse wishes her teenage son Cohen good night, before taking his smartphone out of his bedroom so that he gets a good night’s […]

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A woman who was declared dead after she went missing was found alive more than 30 years later. Patricia Kopta was a devout Roman Catholic who lived in Pittsburgh, USA. On November 27, 1992, she was reported missing by her husband of 20 years Bob, almost five months after she disappeared on 20 June 1992. Described as a […]

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The singer had appeared on the show back in 2015 Former Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Emma Jones has died aged 32 following a battle with cancer. The singer appeared on the ITV show in 2015 when she stunned the judges with her audition in which she sang Ave Maria. Aged just 23 when she appeared […]

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‘You were the toughest and bravest man I have ever met’ Kevin Sinfield has paid tribute to his “dear friend” and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow following the news of his death at the age of 41. On Sunday evening, the Rhinos confirmed in a statement that club legend Burrow had passed away following […]

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‘You should jump in the water right now’ A streamer has sparked anger after offering a woman $20 to jump in a lake and then running when she said she can’t swim. Natalie Reynolds and her mates were taking part in a scavenger hunt set up by another influencer and were live streaming the whole […]

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It’s another new crest for the Villa. Aston Villa have unveiled their new club crest, and if it feels like you heard something very similar to that not too long ago, then you’re not alone. On Friday morning, the West Midlands club revealed their new crest in a snazzy video on social media, which featured […]

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We’re back with another version of our famous Friday pub quiz. 18 is a great score this week.

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Temperatures in the hot springs can reach boiling point Yellowstone National Park is one of the most breathtaking areas of natural beauty in the world. The area is perhaps best known for its hot springs and geysers, but whilst spectacular, they can also prove to be very dangerous. Yellowstone sits above one of the largest […]

1 year ago

All three of them had starred in the Harry Potter films Emma Thompson has recalled how “humiliated” she felt after her husband of six years had an affair with Helena Bonham Carter. Dame Thompson is one of the biggest names in acting, having won two Oscars and three BAFTAs for her performances on screen over […]

1 year ago

Usyk vs Fury 2 has been confirmed The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury has been confirmed for December 21. The bout will once again take place in Saudi Arabia, after Usyk was crowned undisputed heavyweight champion of the world earlier this month in Riyadh. Earlier this month the first fight between Fury and […]

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The pub had to close its website due to demand. A brewery has sold out of a beer named after Osama Bin Laden after it went viral online. Over the last week, demand has soared for Mitchell Brewing Co’s Osama Bin Lager, to the extent that staff have had to unplug phones and close their […]

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“Who knows who will be in charge for number 400…” Those were the words I wrote just under two years ago, on the intro for the 300th edition of the JOE Friday Pub Quiz. And it turns out the answer was: me, I’ll still be in charge. I have an iron grip on this pub […]

1 year ago

Warning: contains spoilers for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

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The country will go to the polls in six weeks time Rishi Sunak has announced a general election will take place on July 4. In an announcement outside Downing Street on Wednesday, the Prime Minister confirmed the country would head to the polls in six weeks time. Rumours that Sunak would call an election had […]

2 years ago

A ‘stunningly raw, profound look into the spiritual landscape’ by a ‘once-in-a-generation’ talent The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill has been named the best album of all time by Apple Music. Over the last 10 days, the music streaming platform has been counting down its 100 Best Albums, a list which has featured artists such as […]

2 years ago

Things didn’t go to plan though A woman has claimed she got her twin to cover for her at work so that she could go on holiday, in the hope that no one would notice. Identical twins Ari and Noe have built up a huge social media following thanks to videos they share about their […]

2 years ago

Disney ‘really want to make’ the film One of the main producers of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has confirmed a spin-off film starring Margot Robbie is in the works. It’s been seven years since the last Pirates film was released, but it sounds like there might finally be some progress on new projects. […]

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His burial place is a mystery to this day. Genghis Khan is one of the most infamous figures in history. The founder of one of the largest empires in history, the Mongol Empire, he was known for his fearsome rule and ruthless treatment of his enemies. One of the stories that encapsulates this best is […]

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Has the skinny jean had its day? From the flares and platform shoes of the 1970s, through to whatever was going on in the Noughties, fashion is ever-changing just like the society we live in. This means that trends we remember growing up with and loving will also inevitably also fade away, making some of […]

2 years ago

‘Not a great look that’ Liverpool fans have noticed that one player didn’t clap as Jurgen Klopp was given a guard of honour following his final game in charge of the club. It was an emotional day at Anfield as the German manager brought the curtain down on his nine years spell at the club […]

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This would be huge. Classic PlayStation 2 games could be coming to next-gen consoles. The PlayStation 2 is easily one of the most iconic games consoles of all time, and will probably have been the first proper console many of you owned. By default, many of the games from that era hold huge nostalgia. But […]

2 years ago

‘Happy Gilmore is back!’ A Happy Gilmore sequel has been officially confirmed by Netflix, which will see Adam Sandler reprise his iconic role. The golf-based comedy has earned cult status over the years, and is one of Sandler’s most successful and beloved films. It was a box-office hit on its release in 1996, making nearly […]

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He was found ‘in a hole in a sheep’s pen’ A man who went missing when he was aged 17 following an alleged kidnapping has been found alive in his neighbour’s house almost three decades later. Named as Omar Bin Omran, the man went missing in the city of Djelfa, Algeria, 27 years ago. One […]

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He used Rowling’s own words against her Premier League referee Bobby Madley has hit out at J.K. Rowling after the writer misgendered trans football manager Lucy Clark. In January this year, Clark made history when she was appointed as manager of Sutton United’s women’s team. This made her the first trans person to manage in […]

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“It’s important for our kids to be confident in their names.” A mum in New Zealand has criticised a nursery for shortening her daughter’s name because staff and children there struggle to pronounce it. Paris Tautu named her daughter Mahinarangi, a name with deep ties to her family and their Maori heritage. But shortly after […]

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It’s the first time he’s posted since last May. Phillip Schofield has broken his year-long social media silence as rumours swirl about a potential TV comeback for the presenter. The former This Morning host changed his profile picture on Instagram to a picture of his dog, and followed this up with a post of the […]

2 years ago

‘They’re not getting trusts’ Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have no plans to leave their wealth to their children, and will instead donate it to charity. Despite having a combined estimated net worth of $275m (Kutcher $200m, Kunis $75m), the pair don’t seem to have any plans to leave it to their children. The celebrity […]

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‘Viewers shouldn’t be forced to see pornography’ Netflix has been criticised for a scene in its latest mini-series in which viewers see a man’s fully erect penis. A Man in Full is one of Netflix’s latest releases, having been released on the platform earlier this month. The six-part series is an adaptation of the novel […]

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‘You should aim to get your work-life to where you enjoy half of it’ Jeff Bezos is not a fan of the term ‘work-life balance’ and has previously said that work and life are a circle in his eyes. The Amazon founder has voiced his dislike of the phrase on several occasions, and spoke in […]

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Dutch broadcaster Avrotros has since issued a statement. The Netherlands’ entrant for Eurovision has been kicked out of the contest following an “incident” on Thursday night. Joost Klein, who was due to represent the Netherlands in Saturday night’s grand final, is alleged to have made verbal threats to a female production worker at the event’s […]

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TV execs have apparently ‘been in touch’ with Schofield. Phillip Schofield is said to have been ‘offered a TV return’ and has been offered support by celebrity friends including Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly. The celebrity pair were seen laughing and joking in London recently, the Mirror reports. Schofield quit ITV last year after he admitted […]

2 years ago

Eyes to the skies everyone. A huge solar storm will mean the Northern Lights could be visible across Ireland and the UK this weekend, according to weather forecasters. On Friday and Saturday, a rare and intense solar storm will hit Earth, meaning – according to Met Éireann – that there is a “good chance” of […]

2 years ago

It wasn’t long before things took a turn. A restaurant has resorted to taking legal action after a diner left a $3,000 tip – which he later decided to try and take back. In June last year, Mariana Lambert, a waitress at Alfredo’s Cafe in Scranton, Pennsylvania, was left amazed after diner Eric Smith left […]

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‘It’s infantilising’ Lily Allen has said she thinks the term ‘nepo baby’ is sexist because it is only used when talking about women. ‘Nepo baby’ is a term used by some online when talking about celebrities who have been helped along in their careers by famous parents. Lily and her brother Alfie Allen – best […]

2 years ago

Mourinho would ‘walk’ to Manchester for a second spell at the club. Jose Mourinho would like to return to Manchester United for a second stint at the club, according to sources close to the manager. It’s as speculation mounts over the future of current United boss Erik ten Hag. On Monday night, the Red Devils […]

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“It was love at first sight in the Hogwarts Great Hall.” Tom Felton had an eight-year relationship with another member of the Harry Potter cast. The actor shot to worldwide stardom in the 2000s for his role as Harry Potter‘s nemesis, Draco Malfoy in the much-loved films. He was one of a select group of […]

2 years ago

This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The first poster for Sausage Party: Foodtopia has also been released A Sausage Party sequel series is arriving on Prime Video this summer. Cast your minds back to the summer of 2016. The UK had voted to leave the […]

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‘When it comes to Harry Potter, I’m a massive, massive nerd’ Margot Robbie didn’t know that her husband appeared in the Harry Potter films, despite the fact she’s a massive Harry Potter fan. The 33-year-old actor married film producer Tom Ackerley in 2016, having met on the set of Suite Française in 2013. But she […]

2 years ago

Temperatures in the hot springs can reach boiling point Yellowstone National Park is one of the most breathtaking areas of natural beauty in the world. The area is perhaps best known for its hot springs and geysers, but whilst spectacular, they can also prove to be very dangerous. Yellowstone sits above one of the largest […]

2 years ago

He’s removed almost all trace of Liverpool from his account. Darwin Nunez has deleted all posts relating to Liverpool from his Instagram account, sparking speculation about his future at the club. Despite 18 goals and 13 assists for his side this season, the Uruguayan remains a divisive player amongst Liverpool supporters. Although the striker’s talent […]

2 years ago

Ferrell is said to have fallen in love with English football. Hollywood star Will Ferrell has reportedly bought a large stake in one of English football’s biggest clubs – Leeds United. According to the Sun, Ferrell has followed the lead of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy deciding to invest in an EFL club. Reynolds […]

2 years ago

Correction: Following an investigation led by the BBC, it is alleged that plumber, James Anderson, had fabricated numerous stories about himself to paint himself as a hero. The original story we published goes as follows. A plumber has gone viral after he fixed the boiler of a terminally-ill 91-year-old and decided not to charge her […]

2 years ago

We’re back with another version of our famous Friday pub quiz. 18 is a great score this week.

2 years ago

iPhone users have been reporting the issue for a few days Apple has said it is working to try and fix a problem which has been causing some iPhone alarms to not work. Over the last few days, iPhone users have been complaining that their alarms are not going off in the morning. TikTok user […]

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