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Front-page news in the Sun: “Britain’s Got Talent ballet sensation is Beau’s cousin.” The “sensation” is Jack Higgins, 14, a young stage school ballerina who “wowed” the TV show’s judges … (read more)

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Posted: 18th, April 2016 | In: Celebrities, Reviews, Tabloids, TV & Radio | Comment

Jamie Vardy hurt by lack of perspective

The newspapers are split: did Jamie Vardy, Leicester City’s scrote-to-star striker point his finger at referee Jon Moss as he was ordered to leave the field in his side’s 2-2 … (read more)

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Posted: 18th, April 2016 | In: Back pages, Sports | Comment

Watch West Ham United and Leicester play the Jon Moss penalty lottery

Leicester City drew 2-2 with West Ham and all eyes are on the referee. See if you can work out which of these moment resulted in a penalty kick (Leicester … (read more)

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Posted: 17th, April 2016 | In: Sports | Comment

Watch cheating Jamie Vardy sent off against West Ham for diving

Jamie Vardy, Leicester City’s slippery footed striker, has been sent off for diving against West Ham United.

We’ve seen it all before:

Vardy’s English, of course, so look out for English commentators … (read more)

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Posted: 17th, April 2016 | In: Sports | Comment

Madonna fury: Rocco should stick to weed and ditch the fags

“ROCCO and Roll Up!” invites the Star’s front-page headline. “Madge fury at teen son’s booze and cigs.”

We hear you, Madonna, aka Madge the Vadge. What self-respecting cool kid drinks and … (read more)

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Posted: 16th, April 2016 | In: Broadsheets, Reviews, Tabloids | Comment

Manchester City: the Real Madrid fear factor

Manchester City will play Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals. The Sun and Times are debating matters.

“Ronaldo and Co con’t scare us,” says the Manchester City manager, Manuel Pelligrini.

But … (read more)

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Posted: 16th, April 2016 | In: Back pages, Broadsheets, Manchester City, Sports, Tabloids | Comment

Man hit on head by brick he’d thrown at Prevention of Suicide office windows

To north Belfast, Northern Ireland, where it’s alleged a man smashed windows at the offices of the Public Initiative for Prevention of Suicide (PIPS). The man is now in hospital because reportedly … (read more)

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Posted: 16th, April 2016 | In: Reviews, Strange But True | Comment

The ‘Don’t Touch Box’ (Video)

YouTuber **Sally71** has created the “DON’T TOUCH!!! BOX – a variant of “The Most Useless Box Machine”.

… (read more)

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Posted: 16th, April 2016 | In: Technology | Comment

Kenneth Williams’ last diary entry is a powerful read

Kenneth Williams (22 February 1926 – 15 April 1988). His diary entry for the day before he died is a powerful read:

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Posted: 15th, April 2016 | In: Books, Celebrities | Comment

Manchester United: time up for magic Van Gaal

Manchester United have called “time” on Louis Van Gaal’s career at Old Trafford.

So says the Daily Mirror, which adds that “even an FA Cup victory won’t stop Jose taking over”. … (read more)

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Posted: 15th, April 2016 | In: Back pages, manchester united, Sports, Tabloids | Comment

Glastonbury Festival kills British steel with recycled cups

“Get ’em while they’re hot!”

The Central Somerset Gazette has news:
Glastonbury Festival supporting British steel with 250,000 reusable stainless steel cups for 2016
How is that supporting British … (read more)

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Posted: 15th, April 2016 | In: Key Posts, Reviews | Comment

Gemma Atkinson and Ronaldo: fools, horses and sex with prostitutes

Actress Gemma Atkinson has “revealed” that back in 2007 she and “footie ace” Cristiano Ronaldo watched Only Fools and Horses on their first date together.

If never did work out. Why not? … (read more)

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Posted: 15th, April 2016 | In: Celebrities, Reviews, Tabloids | Comment

Liverpool: Klopp’s devils, an Anfield miracle and Dortmund’s destiny

Liverpool left it late to beat Borussia Dortmund at Anfield last night.

Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel sums it up: “I can’t explain it, it was not logical. It was very … (read more)

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Posted: 15th, April 2016 | In: Back pages, Liverpool, Sports | Comment

Manchester United manager-in-waiting Jose Mourinho wants the PSG job

News in the Daily Mail is that “Jose Mourinho would seriously consider the Paris Saint-German job should the French champions part company with Laurent Blanc.” How very good of him.

All that … (read more)

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Posted: 14th, April 2016 | In: manchester united, Sports, Tabloids | Comment

This Pizza box turns into a weed pipe

Every Push for Pizza “comes with a “Pizza Pipe”. Well, this is still a concept, but the idea is sound. You rip off a section of the cardboard box, pop out the ceramic … (read more)

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Posted: 14th, April 2016 | In: Reviews, The Consumer | Comment

Daily Mail relocates Cliff Richards Atlantic winery

Let’s bemoan the state of education that allows the Daily Mail’s Julian Robinson to miss up his seas:
A luxury Mediterranean winery that produces Sir Cliff Richard’s own brand of plonk … (read more)

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Posted: 14th, April 2016 | In: Celebrities, Money, Reviews, Tabloids | Comment

Oxfam finds $1.4tn tax cash ‘hidden’ in plain sight

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More financial illiteracy in the Guardian. The headline tells us:
US corporations have $1.4tn hidden in tax havens, claims Oxfam report
Some work there by Oxfam’s investigations arm to find such a gigantic stash of … (read more)

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Posted: 14th, April 2016 | In: Broadsheets, Money, Reviews | Comments (3)

Ted Cruz wants you think of him and stop masturbating

As Texas Solicitor General, Ted Cruz argued that the government had an obligation to discourage masturbation:

Stop masturbating. Think of Ted. Literally.

Spotter: Cingram … (read more)

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Posted: 13th, April 2016 | In: Politicians, Reviews | Comment

David Gest in pill-popping mystery riddle

David Gest has died and he’s all over the tabloids. The Mail invites its readers to pull up an armchair and look for clues. It is “The mystery death Liza Minnelli’s … (read more)

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Posted: 13th, April 2016 | In: Celebrities, Tabloids | Comment