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)Late openings of pubs and Catherine appearing at Wimbledon lead Friday's front pages.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:05:08 (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)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 04:24:22 (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)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 03:26:34 (Source: BBC News)Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos after a chaotic second-half in Toronto to set up a last 16 tie with Iberian rivals Spain.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:57:22 (Source: BBC News)Actress Lena Dunham, model Gigi Hadid and longtime music collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted in formal attire near Madison Square Garden.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:33:40 (Source: BBC News)Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:24:34 (Source: BBC News)Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:07:35 (Source: BBC News)The jury sat until 01:00 on Friday, but as they could not reach a unanimous verdict the inquest has been adjourned.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:00:47 (Source: BBC News)The phenomenon formed over a Lake Constance near the southern German city of Friedrichshafen.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:54:46 (Source: BBC News)It used to be their big weakness but England have turned around their fielding woes with hard work and the help of a sparkly jacket.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:26:53 (Source: BBC News)Monaco's prosecutor's office say the suspect is a foreign national and no longer in Monaco.
Published on: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:21:45 (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)The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.
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)Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:01:24 (Source: BBC News)Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:49:15 (Source: BBC News)Arthur Fery is left carrying British hopes at the All England Club after becoming the sole home player to reach the third round.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:28:30 (Source: BBC News)In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:11 (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)According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:21:36 (Source: BBC 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)The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:52:15 (Source: BBC News)The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:49:17 (Source: BBC News)The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:40:27 (Source: BBC 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)A woman who stopped turning up to work after lying she had been diagnosed with cancer has been jailed for two years.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:20:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:26:15 (Source: BBC 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)Frankie Dettori has said he is taking time to recover after suffering broken ribs in a car crash.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:45:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)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)A teenager has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a woman was hit by a car in Renfrewshire.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:37:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News)Police in Albania have clashed with protesters during an anti-government demonstration linked to a luxury resort connected to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:14:00 (Source: The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky 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)It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:10:43 (Source: BBC 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 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)Super fan or nervous wreck? Find your World Cup style with this test
Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:57:48 (Source: BBC 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)We’ve featured lots of exchanges on these pages of businesses having to deal with particularly troublesome, misguided, or plain stupid customers, and this one is straight from the very top drawer. It’s a tattooist’s exchange with a potential customer which goes viral again on Twitter every year or so for reasons which will become abundantly […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:01:04 (Source: The Poke)Time now to return to the ever-widening cultural chasm between the UK and the US, this time the spectre of Americans trying a peculiarly English treat – Colman’s English mustard – for the first time. We mention it after @Zaphod2042 highlighted a bunch of reviews left by Americans which are just as entertaining as you’d […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:53:52 (Source: The Poke)To the world – briefly – of Donald Trump health guru and righthand idiot, Robert F Kennedy Jr. He’s never been shy showing off his physical prowess, such as it is, but this particular attempt at a pull-up proved rather more short-lived – and much funnier – than he presumably intended. RFK Jr does 1/3 […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:43:26 (Source: The Poke)If the Trump regime could wave a magic wand over their Buffoon-in-chief and change one thing, we suspect it would be to get him to stick to the teleprompter script. For a start, it would save him wanging on about sharks, windmills, and the Melania documentary, but more importantly, it would have prevented him telling […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:29:36 (Source: The Poke)Like us you probably won’t have come across someone called @DonnaLouise1212 before. She’s ‘English. Patriotic [and] says what everyone’s thinking’ according to her Twitter bio, so you already know what to expect. She was predictably excited by Harry Kane’s superhuman two-goal performance to drag England into the last 16 of the World Cup in their […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:22:18 (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)Not for the first time, we find ourselves very grateful for the work of The Good Liars – Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler – who go in amongst the Maga so that the rest of us can appreciate the truly breathtaking stupidity of those mired in the cult. At the ‘rally to end all rallies’, […]
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Published on: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:32:21 (Source: The Poke)Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.
Published on: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:08:20 (Source: BBC 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)The former Grimsargh home of Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley — jailed following the murder of toddler Preston Davey — has been put back on the market for £370,000, with prospective buyers warned about its previous owners.
Published on: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:53:06 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)England’s ‘JB’ has admitted he fancies shifting his shirt number from ‘10’ to ‘007' when his footballing career comes to an end
Published on: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:30:53 (Source: Daily Star - UK News)A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power
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