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Read and weep over these 37 discontinued British snacks that defined out childhoods
I wil never forgive Mars for robbing me of my Planets
Ollie Skelton from MAFS Aus just got engaged to his girlfriend and the internet is weeping
He started dating Nadia in March 2024
Katy Perry reveals what she ‘regrets’ about her space trip after facing major backlash
It was only a matter of time
Omg, Caspar from MAFS UK just got engaged to his girlfriend
The pair have been dating for less than a year
University of Bristol bans applications from Surrey students because their ‘vibes are off’
A leaked email sent to staff explained that the ban will come in place from September 2025
Southampton Fishies to enforce over 21 rule because ‘freshers can’t hold their drinks’
One student said ‘It feels like collective punishment’
University of Sussex will use AI to teach sociology because course ‘isn’t worth the time’
‘I signed up for a course that’s about human society, and now we’re going to learn about it from a robot? It’s giving Black Mirror’
University of St Andrews to introduce mandatory uni chant before lectures to boost spirit
The policy is in response to concerns about declining student engagement and a lack of shared identity among the student body
UEA to introduce compulsory module on Norfolk slang to help students integrate in community
‘This is great news, I don’t think half of UEA students know about the area’s history’
Durham University college bars to close as they’re considered ‘inferior’ to Jimmy’s
They will ‘permanently close’ at the end of the academic year
50 thoughtful gifts and experiences to make mum feel like the queen she is this Mother’s Day
Brownie points: Secured
Stop the world: Lipton is discontinuing Peach Ice Tea, here’s what we know to be true
Not sure I want to live in a Peach Ice Tea-less world
Former Durham University director jailed for sexual assault on two sleeping women
Andrew Harston was sentenced to 14 years in prison and placed on the sex offenders register
Tally ho! A full explanation of the British Tea Time alarm that’s confusing TikTok right now
I heard someone got fined once for not using Yorkshire Tea
From bad to worse, these are officially the most awkward celebrity Glambots of all time
They never learn
‘Of course we’ll have a look’: Here’s where the inescapable TikTok sound actually came from
Please, I really don’t want to look anymore
The best non-cringe Valentine’s gift ideas that will make you look thoughtful yet unbothered
That situationship isn’t gonna progress itself
It’s been over a year, but a MAFS groom just exposed drama from the 2023 villain boys
Of course Brad was involved
Who is Mikaela Testa? The Australian OnlyFans creator currently beefing with Anna Paul
She used to date Anna’s brother, Atis
A rundown of the messy Anna Paul and Mikaela Testa drama and everything she’s been accused of
Mikaela also called out her ex and Anna’s brother, Atis
Explained: Here’s what the confusing ‘cute winter boots’ trend actually means on TikTok
It’s got a darker meaning than you think
They’re both mega successful, but who’s richer: Sam Thompson or Zara McDermott?
Zara is deep in her BBC documentary career whilst Sam co-owns a podcast company
How to watch Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively’s leaked video and everything they said about it
The clip provides vital context behind one of the biggest allegations against Justin
Ok, here’s exactly why your Instagram format has changed and whether you can reverse it back
Everything is so… skinny?
All the influencers who lost their heads over the TikTok ban and their unhinged reactions
Some say James is still hiding under the bedsheet
Um, the theory that Ryan Reynolds based Nicepool on Justin Baldoni could actually be true?!
Justin’s lawyer said there’s ‘no question that it relates to [him]’
Inside the wild Pixar theory that proves these major characters are actually the same
Apparently Toy Story, Bugs Life, Turning Red, Inside Out, and Monster’s Inc are all connected
Here’s exactly how and why fire hydrants ran out of water during the LA wildfires
Firefighters didn’t even tap into the hydrants on Thursday
Kim Kardashian finally issues statement on LA fires after receiving backlash online
The star thanked incarcerated firefighters for ‘risking their lives’ and called for them to be paid more
Mapped: Where the LA fires travelled and areas where they’re still uncontained as of now
A number of fires were put out, but the largest blaze is still uncontained
Every iconic LA landmark you’ll recognise that’s been damaged by the LA wildfires
A famous school used by Teen Wolf and Olivia Rodrigo partially burned down
The ‘tragic lore’ behind the ‘Baby there’s no plane’ TikTok sound that changes its meaning
The sound was taken from an old episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Everything Joe Rogan said in the eerie resurfaced clip where he predicted the LA wildfires
He anticipated the natural disaster in a podcast episode last year
Explained: Here’s what the Squid Game 456 profile means and how to get it on TikTok
You can even get a gold piggy bank frame
Five Guys worker responds after Bonnie Blue ‘harassed’ him to sleep with her at work
Harry repeatedly declined Bonnie’s sexual advances in the video
Only a true northener can recognise these Missing You filming locations in Manchester
Do we think Calligan is a fan of Mnky Hse?
From snubs to shouts, here’s a round up of all the majorly cringe Golden Globes drama
Why can’t they all just get along?!
The heartbreaking backstory behind the ‘My Shayla’ TikTok sound, explained
The original clip was posted in 2017
A look back at the famous exes of Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson now they’ve called it quits
Both of them clearly had a thing for their cast mates
Um, Iain Armitage was on Impractical Jokers when he was a kid and ‘annoyingly’ ruined a prank
‘In the middle of the prank, some annoying little kid came over and stole the show’
Young Sheldon fans discovered a hidden Easter egg when you call the Cooper’s home number
They really thought of everything
All the signs we missed that Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson were heading for split
They allegedly spent Christmas and New Year’s Eve apart
‘Floating cars’ and emergency rescues: Huge floods left Manchester engulfed in water
‘It was like a swimming pool outside – the water was about a foot deep’
All the celebs who have sided with Justin Baldoni or Blake Lively amid their messy lawsuits
Candace Owens has spoken out in Justin’s defence
Body found in river after three week search for missing Edinburgh student
Santra Saju, 22, was last seen on December 6th
Ok.. here’s why TikTok is telling you to scoff grapes under the table on New Year’s Eve
Apparently you have to wear red underwear?!
‘Big Bird, Sesame’: It’s a bop, but where is the contagious TikTok sound actually from?
Rat-ta-ta-ta-tah
He’s incredibly private, but here’s who Benny Blanco dated before his engagement to Selena
He’s definitely got a type