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7th, July 2011 The Consumer

Men Who Give Up On Getting Girlfriends Do Product Reviews: The Cheez-It Challenge

It's the Cheez-It review. Pay attention. There will be questions... More »

7th, July 2011 Film

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Premiere Photos: Emma Watson's Golden Egg

For some reason JK Rowling came dressed as camellia bush. You have expected the feathered Watson to sit beneath her mistress's skirts and crack out an egg. (There's your prequel, JK. Call me - I have ideas…) More »

7th, July 2011 Reviews

The History Of The News Of The World 1843 - 2011: In Photos

The News of the World will close after a final edition this weekend, News International chairman James Murdoch said today. The tabloid newspaper will be published for the last time on Sunday after it was rocked by the phone hacking scandal. ... More »

7th, July 2011 Key Posts 7

The Greatest Tabloid Headlines Ever: A Gallery Born Of Love

The News of The World is dead. Some will rejoice. But it is a shame. At their best tabloids have the power to hit the mark like no other form of media. ... More »

7th, July 2011 Politicians 6

London Councillor With SHooting Conviction Can Keep His Job

Govier is the independent Southwark councillor (formerly Labour until the Party whip was removed when his past came to light) who served three years of a six year sentence in California for assault with a handgun. He can keep his job... More »

7th, July 2011 Key Posts 3

The News Of The World Is Closing - This Sunday's Edition To Be Last Ever (Randy Vicars Rejoice)

Rutting footballers, sex-change vicars, reality-to-porno stars rejoice (or laments), the NoTW is closing down... More »

7th, July 2011 Film

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Premieres Photo: The Fans Queue In London

The fans are queuing in London for the final instalment of Harry Potter, the character from children's books that took adult literacy to new levels. The final film is called Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2.. More »

7th, July 2011 Celebrities 1

Shia LaBeouf May Well Have Ruined Megan Fox's Marriage, Which Is Nice Of Him

It's one thing to turn up the controversy when you are promoting a movie, but this was really low. True, she probably shouldn't have fooled around with him in the first place, but it was definitely not his place to go parading the information around for the whole world to hear... More »

7th, July 2011 Reviews

The News Of The World Is The Official Police Newspaper: Video Proof

Calling all units... Remember this? More »

7th, July 2011 Reviews 1

Remembering The Indian Ocean Tsunami: A Memorial To The Individuals Who Died

These images are evocative of the horror. Some of them are graphic. A side of human life is here. If you want to look... More »

7th, July 2011 Reviews 3

Scare Story Of The Day: Why Smoking Candles Is Bad For You (A Daily Mail Shocker)

Scare Story of The Day is provided by the Daily Mail's Peta Bee, who asks readers: "Could scented candles kill you? They're many women's favourite indulgence - but their fumes are as toxic as cigarettes." More »

7th, July 2011 Strange But True 2

Cleaner Who Pretended To Be Dentist Pulled Out Child's Healthy Tooth With Pliers

Shanina, 45, told the 10-year-old patient that she was a locum dentist. With the child rested back in the chair at the surgery in Tula, Russia, Shanina pulled a tooth - a healthy one. With no pain relief... More »

7th, July 2011 Reviews 2

Face Of The Day: Harrogate's Cralling Bunny Girl

The piece is the work of British sculptor Sophie Ryder and represents a hybrid female/mother figure, with the head of a hare and a human body... More »

7th, July 2011 Reviews

Police Encourage Warwickshire Joyrider To Drive Wrong Way Up Dual Carriageway (Video)

In this video a teenaged driver pilots his silver Citroen Saxo the wrong way down a a stretch of dual carriageway in Coleshill, Warwickshire. The police give chase. Then more police join the chase. The crowd watching the DIY entertainment cheer... More »

7th, July 2011 Reviews 6

So Who Makes All The Money Out Of The Green Windmills Then?

But the real truth is that it's all a campaign to make our own dear Queen rich... More »

7th, July 2011 Reviews 1

Local News: Dudley Girl Copying Pet Dog Gets Head Stuck In Gate

Local News Story of The Day is found in the Wolverhampton's Express & Star, wherein we learn that Dudley four-year-old Rachel Warren has got her head caught in her front gate. More »

7th, July 2011 In Pictures 1

Suryia And Roscoe: When The Ape 'Mates' A Dog

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7th, July 2011 TV & Radio

The Injured Squirrel Gives Us All A Good Laugh: Video

HA-Ha. Here's a squirrel jumping into a window. That's £250 quid on You've Been Framed for us. And a squirrel sandwich for grandma's lunch... More »

7th, July 2011 Reviews 4

Phone Hacking: Madeleine McCann And Johann Hari Used To Bash News Of The World And Lying Labour

The Mail and Telegraph lead with news that families of soldiers killed in battle might have had their phones hacked.If true, Anorak has one questions: why?.. More »

7th, July 2011 Key Posts 1

Rio Ferdinand's Alleged Women: Manchester United's Player's First XI In Photos

Ferdinand, the Manchester United and England star - a married father of three (Lorenz, Tate and Tia) - has "11 SEXY BABES". The Daily Star has news on its front page of Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney's teammate. The paper labels him a "LOVE CHEAT"... More »

7th, July 2011 Strange But True 1

Lancashire Man Andrew Castle Tried To Kill Wife With Electric Armchair

Andrew Castle is starting a 10-year-jail term for trying to murder his wife, Margaret, with a home-made electric chair at their home in Holmefield Road, Knott End-On-Sea, Lancashire... More »

6th, July 2011 Key Posts 6

The Huffington Post UK: Yankee Go Home - And Take Me With You

The Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington's eponymous project, has launched in the UK. Will it work? It's owned by AOL - so big corporate money is backing it. And it doesn't pay all of its writers. Here's what the experts say... More »

6th, July 2011 Reviews

The Phone Hacking Scandal: In Photos

Is this the end of the News of The World..? More »

6th, July 2011 In Pictures

Creepy Doll Photos - Sleep Tight

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6th, July 2011 Key Posts

Horsebic Is Horse Riding Without The Horse: A Craze Is Born (Video)

Horsepic is great. It's horse riding for those of you who can't be bothered with the horse. The Horsebic website informs... More »