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  • EU set to ban smokey bacon flavoured crisps

    EU set to ban smokey bacon flavoured crisps

    We are fuming… The European Union is set to introduce a ban on all smokey bacon flavour crisps. For crisp connoisseurs, those will know that this includes not only a lot of BBQ flavours. Back at the end of April, the EU’s 27 member states voted to approve a ban on the smokey snacks due to […]

    1 year ago

  • Gen Z is ageing more quickly because they are addicted to vapes, expert says

    Gen Z is ageing more quickly because they are addicted to vapes, expert says

    Dermatologists have noticed a phenomenon dubbed ‘vape face’ Gen Z’s love of vaping is leading to side-effects such as rapid ageing and skin problems, an expert has claimed. Whilst many go to great lengths to try and maintain a youthful look, you could be undoing all your good work by vaping. And an expert has […]

    1 year ago

  • Doge meme dog, Kabosu, has died aged 18

    Doge meme dog, Kabosu, has died aged 18

    It’s a tragic day. The Japanese shiba inu that became a world famous meme has sadly died at the age of 18 years old. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news. “To all of you who loved Kabosu, on the morning of the 24 May, Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge. […]

    2 years ago

  • Major turn in Madeleine McCann case as investigator shares bombshell voicemail

    Major turn in Madeleine McCann case as investigator shares bombshell voicemail

    A police officer has revealed the details of the mysterious voicemail The Madeleine McCann case has haunted the minds of the nation since the 3-year-old disappeared 17 years ago from Praia da Luz. However, a new testimony from Detective Constable Mark Draycott marks a significant turn in the search for answers. Earlier this month, Draycott […]

    2 years ago

  • New Lord of the Rings movie coming from Peter Jackson in 2026

    New Lord of the Rings movie coming from Peter Jackson in 2026

    Peter Jackson is back, everyone! A new Lord of the Rings film is set to be released in 2026, with the director of the original trilogy Peter Jackson set to return for the project. Jackson returns to produce alongside his writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Variety reports that the trio “will be involved […]

    2 years ago

  • 700-year-old sword discovered stuck in a rock

    700-year-old sword discovered stuck in a rock

    A 700-year-old sword has been dubbed the ‘real-life Excalibur’ after it was discovered stuck in a rock in a Bosnian river. The legend of King Arthur claims that he was the only one who was able to pull a sword from stone, but this recently uncovered blade seems to have brought the legend to life. […]

    2 years ago

  • Titanic and Lord of the Rings star Bernard Hill dies aged 79

    Titanic and Lord of the Rings star Bernard Hill dies aged 79

    Heartbreaking news. British Actor Bernard Hill has died aged 79, the BBC reports. Hill first rose to fame with his role of Yosser Hughes in Boys from the Blackstuff. The role saw Hill rise to prominence, and from there he gained roles in blockbusters, including Gandhi and The Bounty. However, what Hill is best known for is his roles in two […]

    2 years ago

  • Brian Cox says the Bible is one of the worst books ever

    Brian Cox says the Bible is one of the worst books ever

    The Succession star did not hold back… Brian Cox has deemed the Bible ‘one of the worst books ever’ in a new interview with Rich Leigh from The Starting Line Podcast. During the interview, Leigh asked the 77-year-old whether he believed humanity was being held back by religion. “Oh considerably, yes – I think religion […]

    2 years ago

  • Kate Middleton shares picture that was never meant to be seen for wedding anniversary

    Kate Middleton shares picture that was never meant to be seen for wedding anniversary

    What a sweet image. Kate Middleton and Prince William have shared a previously unseen picture from their private wedding album to commemorate their anniversary. The Prince and Princess of Wales celebrate their wedding anniversary today, marking 13 years since Kate walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey. The newly-shared black and white image shows the […]

    2 years ago

  • Emma Stone says she would prefer to be called by her real name

    Emma Stone says she would prefer to be called by her real name

    “I can’t do it anymore. “ Emma Stone has said that she would prefer to be called by her real name from now on, after years of going by a different moniker. The actress, who won her second Oscar earlier this year for her performance in Poor Things, opened up to The Hollywood Reporter about […]

    2 years ago

  • Billie Eilish makes X-rated confession about how she realised she wasn’t straight

    Billie Eilish makes X-rated confession about how she realised she wasn’t straight

    Well… Billie Eilish has spoken out about her sexuality in a new interview with Rolling Stone. Last year, Eilish accused Variety of ‘outing’ her on the red carpet at their Hitmakers event. “Thanks variety for my award and for also outing me on a red carpet at 11 am instead of talking about anything else […]

    2 years ago

  • Couple win fight to give baby ‘banned’ name after registrar tried to stop them

    Couple win fight to give baby ‘banned’ name after registrar tried to stop them

    The registrar reportedly compared it to calling the child Hitler A couple who had to battle against their local register to get their baby’s name of choice have spoken out after they were told their child would  ‘never succeed in life’ with their desired name. Dan and Mandy Sheldon, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, welcomed their little one […]

    2 years ago

  • Family of eight slammed for ordering €380 meal and leaving without paying bill

    Family of eight slammed for ordering €380 meal and leaving without paying bill

    The restaurant managers could tell something wasn’t right The internet has been left fuming after hearing about a family of eight who did a runner after ordering €380 worth of food. The family were eating at Bella Ciao in Port Talbot in Wales, where they ordered everything from T-bone steaks to double desserts. Family of […]

    2 years ago

  • WhatsApp responds after users outraged over changes to chats

    WhatsApp responds after users outraged over changes to chats

    WhatsApp users, there’s no need to fret The WhatsApping community was set alight after the messaging app made subtle changes to their chats. However, following the backlash they faced over the changes, the app has now confirmed that they will reverse them. But what were the changes in question, I hear you ask. Well, for […]

    2 years ago

  • The Neverending Story set to be rebooted with new series of live-action movies

    The Neverending Story set to be rebooted with new series of live-action movies

    “Every generation deserves their own journey into Fantastica.” The beloved 1984 film The Neverending Story is getting a reboot. Based on German author Michael Ende’s fantasy novel of the same name, the film adaptation has received cult classic status amongst fantasy lovers. However, the childhood classic is set to be given a new life as […]

    2 years ago

  • Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont announce divorce after nine years of marriage

    Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont announce divorce after nine years of marriage

    They have issued a statement Comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont have announced they are getting divorced after nine years of marriage. They shared the news via a joint statement. “After 9 years of marriage, we would like to announce that we have separated. “We have jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go […]

    2 years ago

  • Elliot Page says he regrets his character making homophobic joke in Juno

    Elliot Page says he regrets his character making homophobic joke in Juno

    “It wasn’t something I totally registered at the time, but, of course, now that I’m older I do.” Elliot Page has spoken out and said that he regrets making a homophobic joke while in Juno. The actor, who came out as transgender back in 2020, previously reflected on the legacy of one his most iconic […]

    2 years ago

  • Sopranos creator says that there’s no good TV anymore

    Sopranos creator says that there’s no good TV anymore

    “It is getting worse. We’re going back to where we were.” The creator of one of the greatest shows of all time David Chase has spoken out against the state of TV today. Chase wrote The Sopranos, which followed the story of the New Jersey mafia. It was hailed as bringing in a golden age […]

    2 years ago

  • Antiques Roadshow expert refuses to value item because of disturbing history

    Antiques Roadshow expert refuses to value item because of disturbing history

    He said it was ‘one of the most difficult things’ he’s had to speak about on the show. Antiques Roadshow has been a TV staple for decades, but Sunday night’s episode left viewers shocked after expert Ronnie Archer-Morgan refused to value an item due to its disturbing history. The guest who brought the object along had […]

    2 years ago

  • Conjoined twin and reality TV star Abby Hensel is now married

    Conjoined twin and reality TV star Abby Hensel is now married

    Congratulations! It has been revealed that conjoined twin and reality TV star Abby Hensel is now married. In documents obtained by Today, it was confirmed that Hensel married back in 2021. She married army veteran and nurse Josh Bowling, and the pair live in Minnesota. Abby and her sister Brittany first rose to fame after appearing […]

    2 years ago

  • Netflix fans can’t get enough of binge-worthy ’10/10′ thriller series

    Netflix fans can’t get enough of binge-worthy ’10/10′ thriller series

    Many have taken to social media to lavish praise on the series. A Netflix thriller has become a huge hit with viewers who have said they watched the entire show in a single day. Titled Pact Of Silence, the series is from Mexico and focuses on Brenda Rey (Camila Valero), a woman who – after […]

    2 years ago

  • Jack Black “ready” for School Of Rock 2, suggests great title

    Jack Black “ready” for School Of Rock 2, suggests great title

    We would love for you to make it, too mate Jack Black has said he would love to make a School of Rock sequel. He even has a killer title if Mike White ever steps back from The White Lotus to pen the follow-up. The cinema legend is known for a lot of things, but […]

    2 years ago

  • The world’s happiest countries have been revealed

    The world’s happiest countries have been revealed

    It’s not a surprise who came first. The world’s happiest and unhappiest countries in 2024 have been revealed. The UN-backed World Happiness Report comes out every year, and takes into account everything from individual reports to wider economic and social data. It gives countries a score out of 10, with zero being the lowest score. […]

    2 years ago

  • Viewers left in tears after watching My Wife My Abuser and urge men to speak out

    Viewers left in tears after watching My Wife My Abuser and urge men to speak out

    A new documentary that aired on Channel 5 last night (March 18) left viewers heartbroken. My Wife My Abuser: The Secret Footage tells the heartbreaking story of Richard Spencer, who chronicled 20 years of abuse he suffered at the hands of his wife in a series of interviews. Richard lived with his wife Sheree Spencer […]

    2 years ago

  • Rumours of ‘extremely important’ Royal Family announcement aren’t what they seem

    Rumours of ‘extremely important’ Royal Family announcement aren’t what they seem

    Social media has been whipped up into a frenzy over rumours of a royal announcement. In case you’ve been living under a rock, it’s been a turbulent few months for the Royal Family. From Charles’ cancer diagnosis to the recent hysteria surrounding Kate Middleton’s whereabouts, social media has been whipped into a frenzy after claims that […]

    2 years ago

  • Japan’s capybara cafe puts cat cafes to shame

    Japan’s capybara cafe puts cat cafes to shame

    BRB just booking a trip to Japan We all have our favourite animals, but it’s pretty undeniable that capybaras are some of the cutest furry friends out there. Although they are technically a rodent, the animals have grown in popularity in recent years thanks to their memey status. However, one Japanese cafe takes them incredibly […]

    2 years ago

  • PlayStation Plus subscribers can get almost €200 worth of free games this month

    PlayStation Plus subscribers can get almost €200 worth of free games this month

    PlayStation Plus users, run, don’t walk. PlayStation Plus‘s March selection has finally dropped, and all in all, it seems like gamers are in for a pretty good haul. Last month, the scheme allowed users to nab £300 (€351.57) worth of free games, but this month the total worth comes to just over half of that at […]

    2 years ago

  • Former RTÉ presenter Nick Sheridan has died aged 32

    Former RTÉ presenter Nick Sheridan has died aged 32

    Sheridan was 32. Former RTÉ news2day presenter Nick Sheridan has died aged 32. Sheridan, who came from Wexford, worked across the BBC in Scotland. The BBC report that he has passed away after a short illness. He worked for shows such as Drivetime, Lunchtime Live, Good Morning Scotland and The Sunday Show. The 32-year-old had […]

    2 years ago

  • Paul Gascoigne breaks down in tears as he reveals he’s homeless and back in AA

    Paul Gascoigne breaks down in tears as he reveals he’s homeless and back in AA

    “If there was anyone I let down, it was myself.” Paul Gascoigne has opened up about his living situation and his ongoing struggle with alcoholism. The football legend revealed he is currently living with his manager Katie Davies in Poole during an appearance on the High Performance Podcast. Gascoigne’s football career ended 20 years ago, and […]

    2 years ago

  • 700-year-old sword discovered stuck in a rock

    700-year-old sword discovered stuck in a rock

    A 700-year-old sword has been dubbed the ‘real-life Excalibur’ after it was discovered stuck in a rock in a Bosnian river. The legend of King Arthur claims that he was the only one who was able to pull a sword from stone, but this recently uncovered blade seems to have brought the legend to life. […]

    2 years ago

  • Dune: Part Two is now the ‘highest-rated film of all time’

    Dune: Part Two is now the ‘highest-rated film of all time’

    Some people are already arguing the rating should be even higher… Dune: Part Two has taken the prestigious crown of being the most highly-rated film on IMDb. The new release has replaced cult classic The Shawshank Redemption at the top of the site’s rankings, and also outranks The Godfather and The Dark Knight. Dune: Part […]

    2 years ago

  • Supernatural and Once Upon a Time actor dies aged 48

    Supernatural and Once Upon a Time actor dies aged 48

    Chris Gauthier has died aged 48 years old, it has been confirmed The actor, who was known for his work in shows such as Supernatural, Eureka and Once Upon a Time, “passed suddenly and unexpectedly following a short illness.” The Luton-born star’s death was confirmed by his talent agency TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent. Supernatural and […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Impossible’ quiz show question gets the most people out in a single round

    ‘Impossible’ quiz show question gets the most people out in a single round

    Viewers were left furious after the ‘impossible’ question Last night’s episode of The 1% Club on ITV has left people fuming thanks to one question in particular. The 1% Club first began to air back in 2022, and has become a staple of Saturday night TV since. Each show begins with 100 contestants, but this is slowly […]

    2 years ago