Suddenly January feels much less bleak The wait is over people – it’s back. Yes, Greggs’ much-loved sausage bean and cheese melt has returned to shelves. The famous pastry was removed from stores in the autumn and the bakery had told customers that it was “working round the clock” to get it back. Well, the […]

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The sweets will now be labelled ‘Mini Gems’ Marks & Spencer has changed the name of its ‘Midget Gems’ sweets to avoid offending people with dwarfism. Back in October 2021, disability campaigner Dr Erin Pritchard called out a number of supermarkets on Twitter for using the term ‘midget’ in their products. Dr Pritchard, who lectures […]

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Slightly different vibe to having a glass of champagne to celebrate After a year and a half of dating, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have announced their engagement. And how did they decide to celebrate the occasion? By drinking each other’s blood of course! Sharing the news on Instagram, Fox wrote: “We asked for […]

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The puppy had been placed in a ‘drying cage’ A dog owner has been left heartbroken after she had to put her puppy to sleep following a visit to a dog salon. Mum-of-one Lisa O’Neill, 37, is still mourning the death of eight-month-old cockapoo Harry, who suffered a collapsed intestine shortly after being put in […]

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Sajid Javid confirmed the news on Thursday England’s deputy chief medical officer Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam will be leaving his role at the end of March. He will be leaving his role in government and returning to his role in academia at the University of Nottingham. Prof Van-Tam became a household name during the pandemic […]

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The couple got married in 2017, but had been together since 2005 Actors Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet have announced they will be ending their 16-year relationship and going their separate ways. Momoa shared the news in a joint statement from he and Bonet on his Instagram account. “We have all felt the squeeze and […]

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The PM apologised to the house at PMQs Keir Starmer has delivered a brutal, short and concise takedown of Boris Johnson after he admitted to attending a Downing Street party  in May 2020 that broke lockdown restrictions. After the PM was forced to apologise to the House of Commons at Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir […]

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You’re telling me you didn’t know?! Today is a day to celebrate all of the wonderful redheads out there in the world because it is, of course, International Kiss A Ginger Day. Caused by the MC1R gene variant, red or ginger hair is the rarest hair colour in the world, with just two per cent […]

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He said population immunity thanks to vaccines and infection was ‘keeping the virus at bay’ An expert has said that the UK could be one of the first countries to emerge from the covid-19 pandemic, suggesting that the disease is starting to become endemic in the country. On Tuesday, the UK recorded 379 covid deaths, […]

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It’s because of a row between the two companies over transaction fees From next week, Amazon will stop accepting payments using Visa credit cards issued in the UK. The online retailer has said that Visa transaction fees will significantly affect its sellers and creates an “obstacle” for small online shops who try to keep their […]

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The findings could offer new avenues to prevent and treat infection New research has found that cannabis compounds can prevent infection from the virus that causes covid-19 by blocking its entry into cells. In the study, which was published on Monday in the Journal of Natural Products, researchers found that two cannabinoid acids – cannabigerolic […]

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He said his agent made an ‘administrative mistake’ Novak Djokovic has admitted to attending an interview the day after he tested positive for Covid-19, and has blamed his agent for declaring he had not travelled in the two weeks before his flight to Australia. In a statement released by the Serb on Wednesday, Novak said […]

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The actor was a mainstay on the hit BBC sitcom Actor Gary Waldhorn, who played Councillor David Horton in BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, has died at 78. Waldhorn starred as the chairman of the parish council in the hugely popular sitcom and was one of the everpresents of the show, which ran from […]

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‘Have sex on the first date, you heard it here first…’ A woman went viral on TikTok after explaining why she believes people should always have sex on the first date. It’s a subject people can have very differing opinions – but after one experience that Eve Culling had, she was left in no doubt […]

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An investigation into the incident is underway The twin brother of a man accused of kidnapping his pregnant girlfriend was killed by police after he allegedly pointed a gun at cops who had turned up at his apartment in search of his sibling. The incident took place in Louisiana over the weekend. Baton Rouge Police […]

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The transplant was considered the last hope of saving the man’s life A man in the US has become the first person in the world to get a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. David Bennett, 57, is safely in recovery from the seven-hour procedure which took place on Friday, with doctors monitoring his condition. […]

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A new ‘super’ health pass is to be introduced in the country Unvaccinated people in Italy are set to face new restrictions to enter everyday venues such as cafes and gyms. A new health pass means that proof of a negative test will no longer be accepted to gain access to services – effectively banning […]

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Invitees were told to ‘bring your own booze’ to the lockdown party The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that they are in contact with the Cabinet Office over revelations of a reported No 10 lockdown party in May 2020. On Monday, an email was leaked showing in which the prime minister’s private secretary, Martin Reynolds, invited […]

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She approached the boy as he sat on a bench with his family A woman tried to lure an 8-year-old boy away from his family to carry out a sex act at a busy London train station, police have said. The suspect tried to get the boy to engage in sexual activity after accosting him […]

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Researchers warned that ‘no one should rely on this alone’ A new peer-reviewed study has found that people with high levels of T-cells from common colds are less likely to catch Covid. T-cells are a type of white blood cell that help protect the body from infection, and are induced by common cold infections. Researchers […]

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Morrisons hopes the move will stop millions of pints of milk being thrown away every year Supermarket chain Morrisons has announced it will be scrapping ‘use by’ dates on its own-brand milk, in order to reduce waste. From the end of January, the retailer will instead use “best before” dates on 90% of its own […]

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He’s the first Korean ever to win the award Squid Game star O Yeong-su has picked up the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in Television at this year’s private award ceremony. The 77-year-old actor, who has never won a Golden Globe before, won the award for his portrayal of Oh Il-nam (a.k.a Player 001) in the […]

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The comedian had performed as recently as Saturday The US actor and comedian Bob Saget, best known for starring in the sitcom Full House, has died aged 65. The actor was found unresponsive by staff in his room at a hotel in Florida on Saturday. In a tweet confirming the news, the Orange County Sheriff’s […]

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A judge ordered that he be released from hotel quarantine within 30 minutes Novak Djokovic has won an appeal against his deportation from Australia, after border officials had previously ruled that the tennis star did not meet the criteria for a vaccine exemption. Djokovic had spent four nights in an immigration detention hotel in Melbourne […]

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MPs are now under pressure to scrap their annual pay rise MPs are set to received a pay rise of more than £2,000 on the same day that taxes and bills will soar for thousands across the country this year. On April 1, politicians are in line to see their salary increase from £81,932 to […]

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This is a divisive one A woman has angered her ex-fiance after selling his family heirloom ring to cover the cost of their cancelled wedding. Writing on the Am I The A**hole subreddit, the woman told the tale. The Redditor, a 27-year-old woman, explained that she was supposed to get married to her fiance Mason […]

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‘I have not had a vaccination, I do not want to have a vaccination.’ An unvaccinated doctor has challenged health secretary Sajid Javid over the government’s policy of compulsory Covid jabs for NHS staff. On a visit to King’s College Hospital in south London, Javid asked staff members on the ICU there about their thoughts […]

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It’s a good question Kieran Trippier has explained why he chose to leave reigning Spanish champions Atletico Madrid to join Premier League strugglers Newcastle. The England fullback became Newcastle’s first signing of their Saudi-led era when he joined from Atletico on a two-and-a-half year deal this month. This was despite the 31-year-old being a regular […]

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She’s been charged with endangering a child A teacher in the US has been arrested for allegedly locking her son in her car boot after he tested positive for Covid-19. Sarah Beam decided to put her 13-year-old son in the boot so that she didn’t catch the virus as she drove to a testing site […]

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The Irish singer described him as the ‘very light of my life’ Shane O’Connor, the son of Irish musician Sinéad O’Connor, has died at the age of 17, just two days after he went missing. In the early hours of Saturday morning, O’Connor tweeted: “My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the very light […]

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She said the device followed her for ‘5 hours to every location’ A Sports Illustrated model has revealed she was followed around by a stranger for “hours” after they secretly put an Apple Airtag in her coat pocket, labelling it the “scariest moment” of her life. Brooks Nader was at a bar in the Tribeca […]

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Djokovic visited a tennis centre the day after his lawyers claim he tested positive Photos have emerged of a maskless Novak Djokovic posing for pictures with children the day after his lawyers say he tested positive for Covid-19. On a visit to one of his tennis centres on December 17, the Serb can be seen […]

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Djokovic faces a court hearing on Monday to decide whether he can stay in Australia Novak Djokovic had a vaccine exemption to enter Australia because of a Covid infection last month, his lawyers say. The tennis star was denied entry to Australia after landing in Melbourne this week to play in the Australian Open, after […]

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How long before we stop needing to give spoiler warnings on these? I don’t need to tell you there are Spider-Man: No Way Home spoilers in this piece. But I will. So, spoiler warning. Anyway, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire are in No Way Home joining up with Tom Holland for some fan-pleasing multiverse madness. […]

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Fish puns ahead Breakups are rarely nice, but some can end quite amicably. And we all need our own little ways of getting through breakups, no matter how friendly or messy, whether it’s throwing out their things, unfollowing on social media, or letting off some steam on a night out. But one woman had quite […]

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Big spoiler warning, but you’ve clicked on this article surely knowing that, right? Still here? Right, fine, we’re assuming by this point you have either seen Spider-Man: No Way Home, or  you haven’t and just want to know what happens in it. The cat is out the bag – Andrew Garfield is in No Way […]

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It is known as the ‘Right to Disconnect’ A proposed law in Belgium is set to ban bosses from contacting their employees outside of work hours unless in an emergency. According to a memo seen by Belgian paper De Morgen, a ‘Right to Disconnect’ will be introduced for civil workers from February 1, and will […]

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The star ‘acknowledges that everyone is raised in different ways and from different backgrounds’ Molly-Mae Hague has responded after causing controversy over comments she made about wealth inequality in a recent interview. On Thursday, a clip of an interview with the influencer went viral in which she said “everyone has the same 24 hours in […]

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Doug Kuzma also peddled QAnon conspiracy theories and election fraud lies An anti-vax podcaster in the US has died from complications due to Covid after he caught the virus at a conspiracy theory conference. Doug Kuzma, from Newport News, Virginia, died on January 3 after being hospitalised 10 days earlier. He broadcasted his podcasts on […]

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Father/son activities In the last two years, many have discovered that the world of OnlyFans can be a lucrative career path. One man decided to make it a family business though and is absolutely raking it in. Jake Herbert began posting content on the platform whilst he was working as a naked butler in Ibiza […]

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17 hospital trusts in England have declared critical incidents because of staffing shortages Around 200 Armed Forces personnel have been deployed to London hospitals to support the NHS as it struggled with staff shortages. Military medics will assist NHS doctors and nurses with patient care, while general duty personnel will help fill gaps caused by […]

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‘I mean would it hurt y’all to tip us, throw us five dollars?’ An Uber Eats driver has made an emotional plea to people to tip more after receiving just $1.19 (84p) in tips from an hour’s driving. In the heartbreaking video shared on TikTok, Smithson Michael explains his experience of working for food delivery […]

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‘I’m gonna turn into a vegan!’ Dermot O’ Leary couldn’t contain his laughter on This Morning as he watched co-host Alison Hammond react to trying a vegan chicken nugget for the first time. On Wednesday’s edition of the daytime show, the pair were trying the new Burger King vegan nuggets which launched this week – […]

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At one point, he had just a 50 per cent chance of survival An anti-vaxxer who thought he was “being a hero” for refusing to get vaccinated against covid has now begged people to get the vaccine from his ICU bed. Dad-of-three Andrew Pugh contracted the virus just before Christmas and has now spent more […]

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‘You’ve been warned’ Piers Morgan has told the world that anyone who sends him a photo of him posing with Ghislaine Maxwell or other since-disgraced celebs will be blocked. The journalist and TV presenter made his feelings very clear in a social media post, in which he included a picture of himself with Maxwell and […]

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Good luck with that January diet As the Christmas period ends and the nation returns to work, people across the country will be looking for a break from indulging. However that hasn’t stopped some shops filling their shelves with chocolate eggs, despite Easter being 103 days away. Yes, despite the fact many of us have […]

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The world number one has been granted an ‘exemption permission’ to compete at the Australian Open The decision to allow Novak Djokovic to compete at the Australian Open despite the player refusing to reveal his vaccination status has sparked fury. It was announced on Tuesday that the world number one would be competing at the […]

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There are hopes this will ease shortages of critical workers and the strain on the testing system The government is reportedly set to announce that people who test positive for Covid using a lateral flow test will no longer need to do a follow-up PCR. Previously, anyone who tested positive by lateral but had no […]

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It reveals Virginia Giuffre was paid $500,000 by Epstein in 2009 to end a case against him An agreement between Virginia Giuffre and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been made public ahead of a critical hearing on Tuesday, in a move which could have big ramifications for Prince Andrew. An order by judges in the […]

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He said that the US could be under a rightwing dictatorship by the end of the decade A Canadian professor has warned that US democracy could collapse “by 2025” and that Canada must prepare for this eventuality. Thomas Homer-Dixon, founding director of the Cascade Institute at Royal Roads University in British Columbia, said that people should […]

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