Maccies decided to make a statement with their golden arches It’s one of the most iconic logos in the world, but there was a powerful reason that McDonald’s decided to flip the golden arches we all know and love. The logo can symbolise everything from Happy Meals to western capitalism, which perhaps sums up just […]

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‘I haven’t seen the cheques in years’ A man who had a fleeting but memorable role in Titanic as a child has revealed that he still gets paid for his appearance, but hasn’t cashed in any of the cheques recently because of a change of address. When Reece Thompson was five-years-old he played the role […]

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‘My jaw quite literally dropped’ JLS fans were left shocked after Aston Merrygold got a backflip wrong during a recent concert. On Saturday, the boy band were performing at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on the final show of their 2023 tour. And, as usual, Aston performed one of his trademark backflips. But those in […]

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A brand new island has emerged in the Pacific Ocean after an underwater volcanic eruption. The land mass is about 100 metres in diameter and 20 metres in height and was formed about a kilometre off the coast of the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. Aerial footage shows a dark cloud of ash above the […]

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‘I had the camera and thought this was going to be a great shot’ Steve Irwin’s friend who was with him on the day he died managed to inadvertently capture his final words on camera. Justin Lyon had worked as a crew member with Irwin on a number of his documentaries. And Lyon was with […]

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‘I don’t deserve this’ Megan Rapinoe’s final game was over after just three minutes as the US football star was forced off with an Achilles injury. The two-time World Cup winner had announced she was retiring after the National Women’s Soccer League final between her side OL Reign and NJ/NY Gotham FC. But there was […]

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‘What an amazing birthday present’ Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana have announced the birth of their sixth child, Jesse. The couple welcomed 7lbs 10oz Jesse James Ramsay, with the celebrity chef describing her as a “whopper.” In a post on Instagram on Saturday, Ramsay shared pictures of him, his wife and their newborn in […]

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Reports have suggested Grand Theft Auto game will be ‘more culturally sensitive’ Some Grand Theft Auto fans seem to be concerned that GTA 6 will be ruined by being too “woke” after the game was confirmed earlier this week. The gaming series has become famous for its crude humour and extreme violence, and Rockstar Games […]

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The dinosaur fossil has been described as ‘exceedingly rare’ A incredibly well-preserved fossilised dinosaur embryo which was still inside its egg has given palaeontologists new insights into the evolutionary links between modern birds and dinosaurs. The 72 to 66-million-year-old oviraptorosaur embryo was found in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, in southern China, and has been named “Baby Yingliang”, […]

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The Beatles have broken even more records The Beatles have registered their first number one single in more than five decades after Now and Then topped the charts. Earlier this month, the legendary band released their ‘final’ song, Now and Then. The first bars had been written by John Lennon in 1978, and it was […]

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The father son duo are teaming up Snoop Dogg is starting a venture into the world of video games with his son. The legendary rapper is best-known for his impact on the music scene, after announcing his arrival in the 90s with the release of debut album Doggystyle. Along with his music, Snoop is also […]

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‘There’s got to be a first person somewhere – maybe you’ll learn something from it that will help the next person’ A man who suffered horrific injuries after being electrocuted has become the world’s first ever eye transplant patient. Aaron James was working for a power line company back in June 2021 when he was […]

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In case you needed any more reminding about just how expensive things are in the UK It won’t have escaped your attention that the price of pretty much everything has soared as we live through a cost of living crisis. One of the main ways you’ve probably noticed this is in your weekly food shop, […]

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‘I’m very upset that I was misled’ A woman has been left disgusted after finding out that the veggie restaurant she works at has been using meat products in its dishes. In a post on Reddit, the waitress wrote: “Full disclosure I am vegetarian, so this does hit close to home for me. “One of […]

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A cultural pub quiz this week as we test you on art and music, along with all the usual nonsense.

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Developers aim to ‘provide a truly authentic London experience’ for gamers A gritty, GTA-inspired game set in London is in development. Called ENDS, the game aims to take players into the dark underbelly of London through its central character Rahim and his mates Sonny and Reece. The single player action adventure game is being developed by Concrete […]

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‘For me, veganism is a promise I made to the animals, one I will never break’ A reality TV star has been criticised after revealing she plans to raise her unborn baby as a vegan. Former Made in Chelsea star Lucy Watson recently announced on Instagram that her and her husband James Dunmore were expecting […]

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The panel thought two key mistakes were made in the match though A Premier League panel has decided that the decision to allow Newcastle’s winning goal against Arsenal at the weekend was correct – but that the referees did make two key errors in the match. On Saturday, Newcastle became the first team to beat […]

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A number of Big Brother contestants have been called out Big Brother has been hit with hundreds of complaints to Ofcom over concerns of bullying behaviour towards some contestants. More than 1,000 reports have been made to Ofcom since Halloween, about the treatment of several people towards some of their fellow housemates. The Sun reports […]

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She didn’t have to give back any of the money she spent A student who was relying on benefits to pay for her studies was left stunned when £850,000 landed in her account instead of her usual £85 grant. Scholar Sibongile Mani, 32, was studying at Walter Sisulu University in South Africa when she woke […]

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‘She claims her affair is ok because I cheated on her and I set the precedent’ A husband who admitted to cheating on his wife has revealed she has since had an affair with another man that she believes she was entitled to. The unnamed man shared his story on Reddit, explaining how he and […]

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These are the main signs you may have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol Most of us enjoy a drink every now and again, and some of us probably enjoy a drink slightly more often than this. But these are the six signs you should look out for if you’re concerned that you may be drinking […]

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Saturn’s rings will be gone one day Within a couple of years, we will no longer be able to see Saturn’s rings – and they’ll be gone for a while. NASA has confirmed that stargazers have until 2025 to get a glimpse of the structures before Saturn’s movements place perfectly side-on with Earth. This will turn […]

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The ‘Brundle clause’ was introduced after an encounter between the F1 broadcaster and Megan Thee Stallion It’s safe to say that Formula 1 has been pretty predictable this season, with Max Verstappen dominating in a way the sport has never seen. Something that has remained unpredictable on race day though is Martin Brundle’s grid walk. In the […]

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The legislation will ‘create a smoke-free generation’ The UK government’s plans to ban smoking have been confirmed in the King’s Speech. On Tuesday, King Charles III appeared before the House of Lords for the official opening of Parliament. He also delivered his first King’s Speech as monarch, which lays out the government’s planned policies for […]

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It’s easy to check if you’re eligible for compensation Millions of BMW drives could be in line for a £10,000 payment. The German car giant is one of a number of manufacturers who were caught up in the infamous ‘diesel dupe’ that shook the motor industry in 2015. The main culprit was Volkswagen, which was […]

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The family lost their planning application appeal The family of Captain Tom Moore have been ordered to demolish the luxury spa they built in the garden of their home. The army veteran’s daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, and her husband Colin had appealed against an order by Central Bedfordshire Council to pull down the building. But they […]

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Stranger Things 5 looks like it’s ready The writers of Stranger Things have released the very first scene from the upcoming fifth and final season of the show. Yesterday, November 6, was Stranger Things Day. This is the date in the show when Will Byers goes missing in the very first episode, and is celebrated […]

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‘Bring Kevin home!’ A family has been reunited with their pig Kevin Bacon – after the intervention of the pig’s human namesake. The pig had been introduced to its farm home in Cumberland Township, Pennsylvania, by Chelsea Rumbaugh on October 13. The next day, Kevin broke loose from his pen but didn’t leave the property […]

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She wants to make it clear to her date where she stands A woman has ruffled feathers after she revealed the ‘sneaky’ response she uses when men ask to split the bill with her on dates. Pearl, from Los Angeles, believes that a man’s natural role is as a ‘provider’ and that they should always […]

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Big pickle energy They’re a divisive food item, but at the moment pickles are having a renaissance. With over 5.4 billion views on TikTok for #Pickle, internet challenges garnering attention from celebrity pickle fans, such as Florence Pugh, and even pickled brine being used as part of some people’s DIY beauty regimes, the nation’s love for […]

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It’s been officially recognised by the review aggregator John Cena‘s latest movie has been added to Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the worst films of all time after it was panned by critics. The wrestler-turned-actor has a mixed film CV, but his newest flick, Freelance, might be the worst of the lot. It hit the bottom of […]

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‘He saved Rey’s life’ Logan Paul has been praised after he appeared to save Rey Mysterio from serious injury during their battle for the WWE US Championship. The YouTuber was taking on Mysterio at the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia on Saturday (November 4), and managed to pull of his first major wrestling by […]

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The gridwalk chat was labelled ‘the most awkward interview ever’ by some Machine Gun Kelly has hit back at criticism after his “excruciating” grid walk interview with Martin Brundle at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend. The singer was in attendance in at the Formula 1 race when he was approached by Sky Sports broadcaster […]

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Both have thanked Elon Musk for allowing them to return Katie Hopkins and Tommy Robinson have had their X accounts reinstated on the platform, years after they were banned from Twitter. Hopkins, who first found fame as a contestant on The Apprentice before becoming a controversial media commentator, had been banned from the social media […]

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Another classic Martin Brundle moment It’s safe to say that Formula 1 has been pretty predictable this season, with Max Verstappen dominating in a way the sport has never seen. Something that has remained unpredictable on race day though is Martin Brundle’s grid walk. In the moments leading up to the start of a grand […]

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Jason announced earlier this year that he was having a ‘new bionic body part fitted’ Sir David Jason has delighted fans after he provided an incredible health update following major surgery. The Only Fools and Horses legend had announced earlier this year that he would be undergoing hip surgery, and was therefore forced to drop […]

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The newest addition to the Crocs family We’ve had Shrek Crocs. We’ve had cowboy boots Crocs. Now let us introduce you to McDonald’s Crocs. Yes, right at the end of the year, we’re getting the biggest collaboration of 2023 – and this weekend you can win yourself a pair of these Maccies clogs. In the […]

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‘Five Guys prices at McDonald’s?’ The price of everything is going up, and it has been for a while. The cost of food is one of the areas where price rises have been most keenly felt. It’s not just here in the UK where prices have been rising, with the US also seeing high inflation […]

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A case has been opened against one of his businesses Cristiano Ronaldo is under investigation from Spanish authorities over hair transplant clinics he co-owns. The clinics are one of several business ventures the Portuguese star has undertaken, helping him accumulate a net worth of $500m according to Forbes. But according to Spanish media, some of […]

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Sainsbury’s announced in 2021 they would no longer be selling fireworks Two thirds of JOE readers would support a ban on fireworks being sold in UK supermarkets. A JOE Twitter poll asked: “Should all supermarkets ban fireworks?” And 66.3 per cent of you said yes, they should. Should all supermarkets ban fireworks? — JOE (@JOE_co_uk) […]

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Classic FM will be broadcasting two programmes to help pets stay calm and relaxed. Classic FM will be playing soothing and relaxing music on Bonfire Night to help pets stay relaxed during fireworks. The programmes will be hosted by Charlotte Hawkins and there will also be a playlist available on home speakers via Global Player. […]

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There are people who don’t have internal monologues? Most of us probably have our own little voice in our head, narrating our everyday lives, helping us with our decision-making, and telling us how stupid/clever we are. But it turns out not everyone has this endless internal monologue going on. One person revealed what it’s like […]

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‘If you censor comedians with their material, it’s a slippery slope to nowhere good’ Dawn French has hit out at cancel culture and the ‘censoring’ of comedians. The Vicar of Dibley star is currently on tour in the UK with her live show, and has recently released her memoir, The T**t Files. In a recent […]

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The one with the pub quiz Hello again quizzers. It’s been a weird week, with a lot of really awful news making headlines. And since last week’s quiz, we of course all woke up to the tragic news of Matthew Perry’s death. I did debate doing a Chandler Bing round on this week’s quiz, but […]

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The rapper said ‘words cannot describe’ how honoured she is Missy Elliot has said she is in awe at becoming the first ever female rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Even after a career as legendary as hers, the rapper still can’t believe she has been awarded such an […]

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Dragon lovers rejoice HBO has released details of when we can expect to see season two of House of the Dragon hit our screens. The Game of Thrones prequel was released last August to acclaim from critics and fans alike and drew in record breaking viewing figures for HBO. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Game […]

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A special episode of Celebrity Gogglebox is being aired as part of Stand Up to Cancer Channel 4 has announced the line-up for its upcoming episode of Celebrity Gogglebox. This Friday (November 3), a special Stand Up to Cancer edition of the show will air on Channel 4 as part of the broadcasters annual fundraising […]

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‘Teaching cordyceps to consume human tissue, what could go wrong?’ A TikToker has got people worried that we could see The Last Of Us in real life after he grew his own cordyceps and ate it. Earlier this year, the hit apocalyptic video game was turned into a HBO series starring Pedro Pascal and Bella […]

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Gone but not forgotten Walkers has announced that another of its popular flavours has been axed for good. They’ve got dozens of different flavours, but some have reached the end of their lifespan and have been deemed surplus to requirements. And this time, it’s the beef and onion flavour crisps. The news was confirmed by […]

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