In many ways, it’s a privilege to grow old, but one that can be understandably overlooked when balanced against the pitfalls, such as increasing aches and pains, forgetfulness, and having no clue how to handle the latest technology. Not all OAPs fit that stereotype, but it’s a cliché for a reason. You don’t even have […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:32:31 (Source: The Poke)But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:29:12 (Source: BBC News)Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:24:03 (Source: BBC News)Police chiefs say the government's "late announcement" means forces would have to take officers away from other duties.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:13:54 (Source: BBC News)Targets hit include ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear sites, and naval bases.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:02:55 (Source: BBC News)Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:01:01 (Source: BBC News)Monaco's prosecutor's office says the suspect is no longer in Monaco.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:58:26 (Source: BBC News)Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:46:34 (Source: BBC News)One of the many reasons why people weren’t overjoyed with the World Cup going to the US (and Canada and Mexico) was the unfortunate time difference which meant some games would be played in the middle of the night, UK time. And the time difference has really come home to roost with England’s last 16 […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:42:49 (Source: The Poke)Kate Middleton recently made a bold move, and royal fans have admitted they think it was very telling. They believe she did it to make a dig at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:42:07 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:39:10 (Source: BBC News)A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:28:17 (Source: BBC News)Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:23:32 (Source: BBC News)Keir Starmer’s former righthand man Morgan McSweeney – no, stick with us – has been looking back on Keir Starmer’s not entirely glorious two years in Downing Street before he steps down some time soon. Specifically what happened when Starmer and his team had their first presidential call with Donald Trump, and it’s fair to […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:22:03 (Source: The Poke)The German football association is seeking talks with Jurgen Klopp about becoming their men's national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:17:01 (Source: BBC News)More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:50:56 (Source: BBC News)It’s Friday, it’s Wimbledon, it’s the World Cup, it’s the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup. What a terrible time to hate sports and love daytime TV. If you’re sulking because they’ve moved your favourite afternoon quiz to make way for a Brit losing at tennis, console yourself with a read through our favourite funny tweets […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:42:34 (Source: The Poke)Seven in 10 employees use their work laptop for personal tasks, including online shopping, booking holidays and even job hunting.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:27:12 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences but have since been handed a four year detention.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:16:50 (Source: BBC News)Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has retired from cycling.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:16:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:10:32 (Source: BBC News)Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:50:21 (Source: BBC News)Hunter Biden has arrived on Twitter like a whirlwind of sarcasm, brutal putdowns, and just as brutal self-awareness. The recovering addict has been very open about his problems, while also taking no shit whatsoever from the Trump regime that likes to slander his dad, President Joe Biden. He’s been nicknamed the Maga Whisperer after winning […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:42:15 (Source: The Poke)A teenager has been charged with the attempted murder of a boy who was shot in Birmingham.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:37:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Interpol has named a woman who is wanted over a bombing in Monaco which reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:38:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Eight arrests have been made as the National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 people linked to the abuse websites.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:29:09 (Source: BBC News)Saturday will be the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the US. Happy birthday, USA – no hard feelings. Not about that, anyway. The celebrations so far have seen Donald Trump throw a UFC event at the White House, which has chewed up the previously pristine lawn so much that experts predict it will take […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:24:14 (Source: The Poke)Great Britain's Chris Froome, who won the Tour de France four times, brings an end to his illustrious career in professional cycling.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:18:02 (Source: BBC News)Venezuela's US-backed acting president Delcy Rodriguez has issued a fiery defence of her government's response to last week's devastating earthquakes - which has claimed the lives of 2,595 people.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:15:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:38:45 (Source: BBC News)The parliamentary Reform UK Party consists almost entirely of former Tories, including some MPs who changed allegiance when they figured their old party was dead in the water. One former Tory is the MP for East Wiltshire, Danny Kruger. He recently took to Twitter to rant about what he sees as the hounding of his […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:42:24 (Source: The Poke)The 2022 outbreak led to an "unprecedented deadly blow" to the seabird colonies in Scotland and Wales.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:36:00 (Source: BBC News)Murci has grown from a side hustle to being featured on Love Island and promoted by influencers.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:17:42 (Source: BBC News)Back in April – or as we like to say, 214 Trump scandals ago – the President of the USA posted an AI image of himself as Jesus, healing the sick. 25th Amendment Now! pic.twitter.com/NKsPlfh5do — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) April 13, 2026 Incredibly, even some of his faux-religious Maga base found it distasteful enough […]
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Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:47:27 (Source: The Poke)Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:42:51 (Source: BBC News)Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:42:51 (Source: BBC News)The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:50:18 (Source: BBC News)One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:27:04 (Source: BBC News)The newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:39:29 (Source: BBC News)Romantic, fairytale vibes could dominate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding event in New York City on Friday.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:24:15 (Source: BBC News)The BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first international journalists to visit the Iranian side of the strait.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:15:22 (Source: BBC News)The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:14:29 (Source: BBC News)The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:13:44 (Source: BBC News)Post-victory singalongs between England fans and players have become a new tradition this summer.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:01:35 (Source: BBC News)A restaurant in Worcestershire has shared CCTV images of a group of six people who they claim 'deliberately left without paying for their food and drinks' after allegedly racking up a £400 bill
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:38:47 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Andy Burnham, recently elected MP for Makerfield, has weighed in on England's World Cup hopes as the Three Lions need to improve before "we can start seriously dreaming of it coming home”
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:56:37 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A former US Olympic canoeist has been indicted for allegedly vandalising the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:32:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Blackpool will pay tribute to the life of Preston Davey after a request to light up the tower in blue is understood to have come via Preston's birth mum Sarah Davey
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:42:41 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Chinese food chain Xi’an Famous Foods started out as a stall in Flushing, New York, but now has 12 very popular restaurants across the city – and it gets amazing reviews. This poster advising customers who want to take their food to go gives a big hint as to why it’s such a success. I […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:21:59 (Source: The Poke)How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:02:29 (Source: BBC News)In the words of Bill the Quill, “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy”, and that doesn’t only refer to people from the 16th or 17th centturies. There are plenty of things that the modern human finds difficult to wrap their heads around, and plenty we […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:45:41 (Source: The Poke)Three Lions fans will be able to sink a few pints in the pub in the early hours of Monday as Sir Keir Starmer has announced that opening times will be changed for England vs Mexico
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:09:34 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Amazon is backing a scheme to plant 180 million shrubs across 200 square miles in South Africa's Eastern Cape.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:08:20 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Brits admit one of their favourite things about going on holiday is trying different crisps flavours - here are the top 30 ranked.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:56:34 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Over half of Gen Z women want to return to simpler beauty routines after growing overwhelmed and disappointed by modern beauty trends.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:38:07 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)You will have seen, no doubt, the amazing video of the couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York and when we say top, we really do mean the very top. Masked protesters fly a banner at the very top of the Empire State Building in New York City […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:13:14 (Source: The Poke)Not since Posh and Becks sat on thrones and co-ordinated in Quality Street-purple has there been such excitement around a celebrity wedding.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:01:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)West Midlands Police have confirmed a 19-year-old is currently in hospital with life-threatening injuries after reports of an altercation outside a Wetherspoon pub
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:54:15 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Karoline Leavitt recently returned from maternity leave to rejoin the Trump Administration in its mission to destroy democracy. But rather than pop back up behind the podium at the White House to lecture and lie to reporters, Trump’s Press Secretary boarded the brand new Air Force One for its maiden voyage. Leavitt posted a trio […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:05:29 (Source: The Poke)The representation of women in Andy Burnham's cabinet is a "central issue" for female Labour MPs, the party's former deputy leader has said.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:37:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his justice minister should be sanctioned by the British government, dozens of MPs have urged the UK foreign secretary.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:35:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)The number of people who believe Donald Trump is cognitively capable of running America is dwindling. This latest clip might shrink that number down to zero. The President was on hand to help open the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota this week. During his tour, he had the opportunity to meet with an […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:25:33 (Source: The Poke)By their nature, fads are popular one minute before being binned off the next. It seems the appeal of fidget spinners and yo-yos was never destined to last forever. But within that, there are exceptionally short-lived fads that people have likely forgotten. AlphaTangoAlpha was keen to learn more, so they put the following question to […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:34:07 (Source: The Poke)With so many people from the UK currently in the US for the World Cup, it’s inevitable that there has been a lot of online chatter about Brits discovering things they like – or don’t like over there. Many have been surprised by how friendly Americans are, while others are sinply too blown away by […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:16:20 (Source: The Poke)Peter Lavery was a bus driver earning £200 a week when he scooped a £10.2million lottery jackpot in 1996 – but life took a dark turn when he returned home from his celebratory holiday
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:06:31 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A study found just 23% of Brits wear sun protection when walking to work, 17% while driving and just 15% when sitting inside near a window
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:07:11 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Mckenzie says cruel classmates mocked her from primary school onwards after discovering her mum, Levi, worked as a glamour model and presenter on the webcam platform
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:05:20 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A former school friend of sicko Jamie Varley has claimed the baby killer was an "odd loner" who would "expose himself in school" and always had a warped predatory side
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:32:34 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)We cross now to the former Minister for Brexit Opportunities, which is a bit like being the Secretary of State for Brighton and Hove Albion’s trophy cabinet. Jacob Rees-Mogg – the guy Boris Johnson sent to lie to the Queen in order to prorogue Parliament – responded to a news story about the EU budget […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:15:59 (Source: The Poke)There’s a rather fabulous Facebook group called ‘Things that are not aesthetic’ that is full of unexpected, weird, or downright funny images (and occasionally all three). And here are 27 times it was at its best. 1. (via) 2. (via) 3. (via) 4. (via) 5. (via) 6. (via) 7. (via) 8. (via) 9. (via) 10. […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:45 (Source: The Poke)Certain skills always look impressive. If you can play an instrument really well or water ski, jaws are going to be on the floor. Other skills fly under the radar though, and you might have incredible abilities you’re completely unaware of. Depredador93 wanted to hear more about these talents, so they put the following question […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:48:27 (Source: The Poke)People shared their very favourite Viz letters after @drivelcast asked this over on Twitter. Is there a @vizcomic Letter or Top Tip that lives rent-free in your head? EVERY time I’m driving, I think of the person who wrote in to say “Why should I use my indicators? It’s none of your business where I’m […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:43:11 (Source: The Poke)Graduation ceremonies can be very tedious affairs, unless you’re the one doing the graduating obviously (and even then they can drag on a bit). But there was absolutely nothing tedious about this particular graduation ceremony in Northwestern University in Illinois, a moment which went viral – and will go viral again – because it’s never […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:30:08 (Source: The Poke)WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Sophie Firth appeared on Emmerdale as a baby but tragically lost her life at just three years old when her dress caught fire and she suffered 70 per cent burns across her body
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:32:36 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Merseyside Police have confirmed a man has been arrested after a male induvial was reportedly shot in the neck with an air rifle as locals recalled seeing armed police swarm the area
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:35:24 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The 173-year-old Halifax bank brand is being scrapped and all customer accounts will be changed to Lloyds over time, Lloyds Banking Group has announced over two decades since taking ownership brand
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:54:45 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)EXCLUSIVE: Terrified Jamie Varley - serving a whole life term at HMP Wakefield for the torture, abuse and murder of little Preston Davey - is said to be refusing to leave his cell
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:47:45 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Two people have died after a Cessna light aircraft crashed in a field in Ongar, Essex, during a short flight experience that departed from North Weald airfield
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:32:22 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)TG Jones, formerly known as WH Smith, has been saved from insolvency after a plan was approved at the High Court, but could see around 150 stores set to close with jobs at risk
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:36:05 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)Prince William was recently shown a hairdryer during a public engagement, and floored people with his response. He made a cheeky joke that caught people off-guard
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:33:03 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The Met Office has issued a new forecast for the third heatwave of the year, warning that temperatures could hit a peak of 33C next week as a high-pressure front moves in from the Azores
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:07:00 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A three-year-old boy who was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure in at Johnson’s of Old Hurst, near Huntingdon, has underwent "multiple surgeries" as his family break their silence
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:24:40 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Two Hampshire police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over the arrest and handcuffing of Henry Nowak and alleged failure to recognise he needed medical help
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:07:57 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.
Published on: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:38:00 (Source: BBC News)Rebecca Green, 29, was jailed for one year and four months after entering into a relationship with convicted murderer John Otugade, who is serving a 25-year sentence
Published on: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:09:40 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power
Published on: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:14:00 (Source: BBC News)A love triangle forms between three tennis players.
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