C’est le pub quiz! How much of the Olympics will you be watching? Dipping in and out? Planning marathon sessions on the sofa, stuffing your face with crisps whilst the world’s greatest athletes push the limits of what the human body can do? That’s the true spirit of the games. It’s the time when once […]

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He was flown to hospital A tourist visiting Death Valley ended up in hospital after the extreme heat of the sand ‘melted’ his skin. The unnamed 42-year-old from Belgium had been visiting the national park on Saturday when he is said to have lost his shoes during a short walk. He had reportedly been wearing […]

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Police have been unable to question him A man arrested in connection to the murders of three women in a crossbow attack is believed to be paralysed by a self-inflicted wound. Earlier this month, Carol Hunt, wife of BBC 5 Live commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were […]

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One of the producers of I Am Legend 2 has confirmed the film will be a direct sequel to the original film, and will star Will Smith. The original 2007 zombie horror, directed by Francis Lawrence, follows Smith as Robert Neville, a US Army virologist and the last surviving human New Yorker who spends his […]

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How’s that for a slice of fried gold? It’s no exaggeration to say that Shaun of the Dead is one of the greatest British films of all time. The film turned 20 years old this year, having been released on April 9, 2004. To celebrate, Shaun of the Dead will be returning to cinemas in […]

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He claims to be the first rapper ever to undergo the procedure Rapper Dan Sur has had gold chains implanted into his head. The rapper who fuses Latin music with reggaeton reportedly underwent cosmetic surgery to have dozens of gold hooks implanted into his head, from which he now dangles even more gold chains. Colombian outlet, Caracol TV […]

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‘Took ‘mummy’s boy’ to a whole new level’ A wedding makeup artist has told a truly horrific tale of the time one of her brides almost called off her wedding – because she discovered her husband-to-be being breastfed by his mother. In the latest episode of the Unfiltered Bride podcast, host and professional wedding planner […]

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Kat-super news Greggs has announced a brand news Katsu chicken bake which is available to buy in stores right now. The new addition to the menu dropped today (July 25). The Katsu chicken bake is made of delicious tender chicken breast in a Japanese-inspired Katsu style curry sauce, topped with a perfectly spiced crumb. Forget […]

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Strive for quizzing gold The Olympics are here, and so is the first of our quizzes to celebrate this carnival of sport. For the next two and a bit weeks, the greatest and most talented athletes in the world will gather in Paris (and other French locations) to compete across hundreds of events, all with […]

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Grooming allegations have emerged against Tyson, which she denies MrBeast has spoken out after his regular YouTube co-host Ava Kris Tyson announced she would be quitting the channel after grooming allegations. Tyson regularly appeared on MrBeast’s YouTube channel, which is the biggest channel on the platform with 306 million subscribers. The 28-year-old has become an […]

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‘He served his jail time, and it’s a long time to carry on paying for that mistake’ Paula Radcliffe has apologised after she wished “the best of luck” to a convicted rapist who will be competing at the Paris Olympics. Beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old when […]

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Ker-king King Charles III is set to for a £45 million pay rise thanks to huge profits from the crown estate. The crown estate is the national portfolio of historical and commercial land-holding, belonging to the British monarch, and is the King’s official annual income. However, the monarch doesn’t keep all this money. Instead, the […]

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Doctors are working out whether they can reattach the leg The severed leg of a surfer who was attacked by a shark in Australia has washed up on the shore. Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW) on Tuesday, when he was attacked by a 3m (9.8ft) great white […]

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Hope he doesn’t drop it like it’s hot American rapper Snoop Dogg will be one of the final Olympic flame torchbearers before the opening ceremony in Paris on Friday. The 52-year-old will carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis, where the Stade de France is located. This is the penultimate leg of the flame’s […]

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A man has been arrested A soldier is in a serious condition after a stabbing near a barracks in Kent. The incident happened on Tuesday evening in Gillingham, near Brompton Barracks, headquarters of the Army’s 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment, Sky News reports. The soldier, who Kent Police said was in his 40s, […]

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Actress Roberta Taylor has died at the age of 76. Taylor had emphysema, and a fall two months ago worsened her underlying ill health with pneumonia, the Guardian reports. She passed away on July 6. Taylor was known across the nation as one of the most recognisable faces in the world British soaps. After playing […]

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‘That’s one of the greatest trailers I’ve ever seen’ The latest trailer for Joker: Folie A Deux has been released. The sequel to Todd Phillips’ hit 2019 film Joker will see Joaquin Phoenix once again star in his Oscar-winning dual role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, opposite Oscar winner Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”). The film […]

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As a member of young people, hard agree Young people have been urging everyone to stop using the ‘thumbs up’ emoji as because it’s too “passive aggressive”. A Reddit user took to the platform to ask fellow millennials and Gen Zs were also getting wound up by the ‘thumbs up’ emoji. They wrote: “I started […]

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Cara-back! The iconic Caramac bar is returning to shelves in the UK for a limited time, after it was axed last year. Chocolate fans were left devastated in November last year when Nestle announced they were axing the much-loved caramel chocolate bar. The food giant blamed a decline in sales for the decision to get […]

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He had been visiting from an outside force A police officer has been stabbed in the chest at a high-security prison. The incident took place at Frankland Prison, a category A prison in Durham. Durham Police said the officer, who had been visiting the prison from an outside force, is “conscious and talking” in hospital […]

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The tragic crash took place on Sunday More than £250,000 has bene raised for an 11-year-old girl whose entire family was killed in a car crash. Shane Roller, 33, his partner Shannen Morgan, 30, and their two daughters Rubie, nine, and Lillie, four, died on Sunday when the Ford Focus they were in collided with […]

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A former Olympian has explained just why athletes at the games have so much sex. Obviously with covid affecting the last games in Tokyo and strict social distancing measures in place meant it wasn’t quite the same Olympic experience for the athletes. But in Paris, things will be back to normal, meaning athletes will be […]

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The wave surged up the beach A captain has been arrested after holidaymakers in Mykonos were reportedly left injured when a ship caused a huge wave to wash up a beach. Footage on social media shows the shocking moment the swell surged over the beach as people rushed to safety. Tourists belongings were washed out […]

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The curtain will soon be coming down on Murray’s career Andy Murray has said this summer’s Olympics will be his “last ever tennis tournament.” The 37-year-old has travelled to Paris as part of Team GB to compete in the tennis, having won gold at both the 2012 and 2016 games. In a post on X […]

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‘He’s like: “So what do you want me to do with the bikini line here?”‘ Drea de Matteo has said that her teenage son edits her photos for OnlyFans. The actress shot to fame for her role as Adriana La Cerva in hit US drama The Sopranos. Her portrayal of the girlfriend of Christopher Moltisanti […]

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‘Now I’m gonna be thinking this every time I eat them’ People have been left disturbed after finding out a pretty dark reality about eating oysters. There are few foods more divisive than the oyster. To some, they’re one of the most delicious seafoods you can have, whilst to others, they’re just like necking back […]

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She passed away peacefully on Friday Legendary guitarist Slash has announced the heartbreaking news of the death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight at the age of just 25. The Guns N’ Roses star confirmed the tragic news in a post on Instagram. A family statement read: “Lucy-Bleu Knight (December 6, 1998), beloved daughter of Meegan […]

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The heatwave didn’t last long… Temperatures have plummeted across the UK following last week’s heatwave as Brits suddenly have to cope with ferocious winds. Last Friday, large parts of the country basked in temperatures north of 30C, as summer finally decided to arrive. But it hasn’t lasted long, with many areas experiencing much cooler climates […]

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Prime is accused of trademark infringement Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime energy drinks brand is being sued by the US Olympic and Paralympic committee. US Olympic bosses are suing the brand of trademark infringement, claiming Prime used trademarked Olympic phrases and symbols on a special edition of its hydration drink, featuring basketball star and three-time […]

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‘He only attained the position of President by lies, Fake News, and not leaving his Basement’ Donald Trump has issued a scathing response to Joe Biden‘s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election. On Sunday, the US president announced he was ending his re-election campaign and was pulling out of the presidential race. […]

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It could help prevent serious accidents Drivers have been urged to use a ‘secret button’ under the rear view mirror which could potentially save lives. The button was brought to the attention of millions thanks to a woman on TikTok who shared a clip about the feature, explaining where it is and what it does. […]

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‘It was great seducing someone with your mind’ Angelina Jolie has said the “best sex” she ever has was with her co-star Denzel Washington. Jolie appeared alongside Washington in the 1999 thriller, The Bone Collector. In the film, she plays the role of Amelia Donaghy, a cop who becomes romantically involved with forensics expert Lincoln […]

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The Money Saving Expert had advice for unmarried couples Martin Lewis has issued a warning to any couples who are living together but are not married. With marriage rates down and cohabiting up, more and more couples are living together whilst not married. However, the Money Saving Expert has a word of warning for any […]

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‘This movie was way worse than The Human Centipede’ If you’re the sort of person who really loves a messed-up, stomach-churning and minorly traumatising horror film, then allow us to introduce you to ‘Tusk’. Featuring a mix of horrifying body modifications, f***ed up concepts about humans-to-animal transformation and a psychopathic surgeon, it’s drawn comparisons to […]

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An investigation is underway into his death Singer Ayres Sasaki has died after a tragic accident whilst he was on stage during a live performance. The 35-year-old reportedly suffered a fatal electric shock when he was embraced by a fan wearing soaking wet clothes on stage. The hug triggered a nearby cable to deliver a huge electrical jolt […]

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‘There has been a discussion between a judge and myself’ A man who claims to be King Charles and Camilla’s love child reportedly wrote to Queen Elizabeth II to demand a paternity test. Simon Charles Dorante-Day has claimed for years that he is the illegitimate son of Charles and Camilla, and has had several requests […]

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People are asked not to approach him An urgent manhunt is underway after a prisoner escaped from custody in West London. Graham Gomm, 63, had been on remand for burglary offences at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. However, he managed to abscond from custody after he was taken to Hammersmith Hospital by prison staff yesterday after being […]

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The pub quiz, done proper ‘Ey up quizzers, and welcome to another JOE Friday Pub Quiz, which this week is sponsored by the finest purveyors of tea from God’s own county – Yorkshire Tea. I’ve often argued that this quiz is a sport, and whilst you may see athletes sipping on isotonic drinks this summer, […]

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Fire services said it was unsafe for them to attend the scene There were shocking scenes in Leeds on Thursday night as violence broke out in the Harehills area of the city. Police urged people in the area to stay at home as officers responded to an “ongoing disturbance” on Luxor Street at about 5pm. […]

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The airline has warned of disruption ‘across the network’ Ryanair has confirmed it is experiencing disruption after being hit by a global IT outage. On Friday, major airlines, banks and media outlets across the world were hit by a major IT outage. As a result of the outage, major US airlines American Airlines, United and […]

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Planes have been grounded and train services have warned of cancellations Major banks, airlines and media outlets across the globe have been hit by a huge IT outage. American Airlines, United and Delta have all issued a global ground stop on all their flights. This means no further flights from these airlines will take off. […]

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American comedy legend Bob Newhart had died at the age of 94. In a statement, his publicist said the comedian had passed away at home following a series of short illnesses. Loved for his deadpan delivery, Newhart was the star of TV series The Bob Newhart Show, and also guest-hosted Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show 87 […]

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‘We want to give our boy the send-off he deserves’ Jay Slater’s mother, Debbie Duncan, has made an emotional plea for more donations to help fund her son’s funeral. Earlier this week, Spanish police confirmed a body found on Monday in the search for the 19-year-old was that of Slater. The Civil Guard’s mountain rescue […]

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‘We’re helping President Trump set a new fashion statement’ Donald Trump supporters have been wearing ear bandages as a show of support for the former president after he survived an assassination attempt. On July 13, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired shots at the Republican whilst he was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump quickly […]

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‘Any similarities to recent events are completely coincidental’ The Boys has added a disclaimer to the start of its season four finale following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The final episode of the fourth season of Amazon Prime’s hit superhero series was released on Thursday (July 18). When the titles for each episode of […]

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Jack Bauer could be hitting the big screen A film adaptation of the hit television series ’24’ is in early development at 20th Century Studios, according to reports. Created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran for Fox, ’24’ ran for nine seasons between 2001 and 2014. Starring Kiefer Sutherland as US government agent Jack Bauer, […]

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There are fears logging companies are driving the tribe out of the rainforest Dozens of indigenous people from what is believed to be the biggest uncontacted tribe in the world have been spotted on the banks of a river in Peru. Images and footage published by the indigenous rights organisation Survival International show dozens of […]

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The Spurs boss has made his feelings clear Ange Postecoglou has distanced himself from reports linking him to the England job, saying he has “no idea what’s going on.” On Wednesday, reports emerged that the FA saw the Tottenham boss as a potential candidate for the vacant role as England manager following Gareth Southgate’s departure. […]

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This looks good Chocolate lovers are in dreamland after finding out that a much-loved bar has returned to UK shelves for the first time since the 1970s. The ranges of chocolate bars in supermarkets and corner shops is ever changing. And whilst this does results in some bars being discontinued, it also means new bars […]

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He ‘cringes’ every time he hears it Eminem is undoubtedly one of the most iconic figures in music, and one of the greatest rappers of all time. Hundreds of millions of record sales, critically-acclaimed albums, and dozens of awards – there’s not a lot that the Detroit local hasn’t achieved. But the rapper has deep […]

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