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3+ week, 4+ day ago (109+ words) The tech billionaire Elon Musk has been branded "dangerous" after using Tolkien"s books to claim that immigrants were like orcs, "raping children" in small British towns. ArrowMORE: Elon Musk branded "dangerous" after saying "people in small town England are like hobbits" ArrowMORE: Musk becomes first person in history to be worth $500,000,000,000 Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source ArrowMORE: Elon Musk branded "dangerous" after saying "people in small town England are like hobbits" ArrowMORE: Musk becomes first person in history to be worth $500,000,000,000 Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source...
Best Black Friday 2025 UK deals on PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 games
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (340+ words) GameCentral has compiled a round-up of the best Black Friday video game discounts, including EA Sports FC 26 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Along with being a great time to pick up a new video game console, Black Friday sales are rife with cheap deals for actual games. We've already covered some of the best deals available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch games, but now that Black Friday is actually here new ones have been added by retailers as well. These deals apply across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 titles, both in physical and digital games. One of the big new deals for Black Friday itself is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on PlayStation 5, a game of the year contender which is down to "25 on Currys. This is the cheapest price out there, and considering it only launched this…...
Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley wag fingers in heated clash over BBC scandal
2+ week, 6+ day ago (509+ words) Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley clashed over criticism of the BBC following the departure of Tim Davie. The director-general resigned from his post yesterday evening following accusations of a speech by'Donald Trump'shown in a'Panorama'documentary being edited to make the president appear as if he had incited violence. Good Morning Britain presenter Richard and his co-star Susanna clashed on Monday's episode of GMB as they debated the issue, with the latter defending Davie over the controversy. "I'm going to stick up for the BBC, it's in my DNA as much as ITV is,' she said, adding: "We're at a loss if we lose the BBC.' Her co-star took a much more critical stance, insisting the situation is about "more than a misleading edit' as he called out Davie's "lack of any commentary' last week. He later added: "I'm no fan of…...
Taylor Swift looks elegant in mini skirt and thigh high boots for Travis Kelce date night
3+ week, 1+ day ago (408+ words) Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift stepped out in New York City for another date night. The Grammy winner looked elegant in a black mini skirt and boots. To add to the elegance, the "Opalite" singer paired the fit with lace fishnet tights, complete with intricate rose patterns woven in. She finished the look with a pair of pointed leather thigh-high boots and a matching satchel bag, which she styled over her shoulder. (Picture: Getty Images) Taylor, known just as much for her signature red lip as for penning pop hits, let her makeup be the only form of colour in an attempt to make the rest of the outfit pop. With a matte cherry lip and a golden smoky eye, the star added subtle cat-eye flicks for extra effect. (Picture: Getty Images) Finally, she styled her honey blonde locks in…...
Best men’s fragrances in the Black Friday sale including Prada, Armani, and more
8+ hour, 29+ min ago (439+ words) Aftershave is basically the ultimate gift for men. Whether it's for your husband, boyfriend, dad, brother or friend, a nice fragrance is practical, thoughtful and honestly, who doesn't love unwrapping a new scent on Christmas morning?" With Black Friday deals everywhere this week, there's never been a better time to snap one up (and save a bit of cash while you're at it!) We're not talking about the usual Lynx gift sets here. This is the real deal. Designer fragrances from Creed, Armani, Prada, Gucci and Montblanc, are all available at discounted prices " so what are you waiting for? From warm leather and oud blends to fresh aquatic notes, and from spicy, seductive scents to crisp, everyday classics, we've rounded up the best men's fragrances for him " all in the Black Friday sale and guaranteed to go down a treat…...
Claudia Winkleman's Christmas special cancelled after Huntingdon train stabbings
3+ week, 3+ day ago (494+ words) Plans for an upcoming festive special of The Piano have been "cancelled" after the Huntingdon train attack. Last Saturday night, 11 passengers on the 6.25pm Doncaster to London King"s Cross LNER service were attacked after the train left Peterborough and made an emergency stop at Huntingdon. Two British men in their 30s were initially arrested while police said there was "nothing to suggest" it was a terror incident. While one of the men has since been released the other " Anthony Williams, 32, from Peterborough " was charged on Monday with 10 counts of attempted murder. Nine of the victims were left in life-threatening conditions. A few days on, its now been reported that the incident has led to the cancellation of the filming of Claudia Winkleman"s show. First airing in 2023, the Channel 4 series follows amateur pianists as they give it their all on public…...
To BBC or not to BBC? Readers debate the Trump vs broadcaster spat
2+ week, 5+ day ago (632+ words) BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned over a documentary about Donald Trump (Metro, Mon). A speech by the US president was edited in the Panorama broadcast to make it appear he explicitly encouraged the Capitol Riots in 2021. Ah, the glorious schadenfreude. I am going to savour every exquisite second of the BBC's much-deserved and "long-overdue undoing. Its unconvincing apologies will ring completely hollow and count for absolutely nothing. It has been found out and proven to be the heavily biased and left-leaning institution the majority of payers of its extortionate licence fee have always known it to be. The BBC has revealed itself as the manufacturer of the same fake news"that it has mocked a supposedly paranoid Trump for calling out. Stefan Badham, Portsmouth I'm ashamed " not of the BBC but of the…...
My 5 predictions for the PlayStation 6 and its games - Reader's Feature
14+ hour, 29+ min ago (306+ words) With the PS6 expected to be released in the next couple of years, a reader makes his predictions of what the hardware and games will be like. Right at this moment we could be less than 12 months away from the unveiling of the PlayStation 6. There's some talk that RAM shortages are going to delay the next generation but even then, I don't think there's any suggestion it's going to be out any later than 2028. Tech specs have already been leaked, but you can read into those whatever you like. The more interesting rumour to me, that even Sony has hinted at, is that they'll also have a new portable out at the same time. So, I feel there's enough rumours and speculation around at the moment to make some logical predictions as to what's going on. Especially as we have a…...
Quality Street just unveiled two 'incredible' new products ahead of Christmas
3+ week, 6+ day ago (529+ words) Halloween is officially over and for many it's now full steam ahead with all things Christmas. Birmingham already has a tree up in its city centre and mince pies are back on supermarket shelves." Everyone's favourite chocolate brands are also getting in on the action, with Cadbury launching a new version of its Heroes in Tesco and Nestl" introducing a mystery Quality Street flavour at John Lewis. But that's not the only change to Quality Street happening right now, as the brand has just unveiled a new collaboration with Krispy Kreme. Together the pair have created doughnuts inspired by two of the most popular sweets:"The Purple One and Caramel Swirl. The classic Purple One in the chocolate selection sees caramel and hazelnut enrobed in milk chocolate. Krispy Kreme has taken this and transformed it into a purple doughnut that's…...
Bristol family use 150,000 lights to create dazzling at-home Christmas display
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (466+ words) A Bristol home has once again captured the festive spirit in spectacular fashion, unveiling a Christmas display that features more than 150,000 lights. Ricky and Chrissie Fenning's annual Winterbourne Wonderland is renowned for its dazzling array of holiday decorations and innovative light sequences, an extravagant spectacle that has the whole village of Winterbourne Down brought to a halt. This year's display combines multiple themed zones, including animatronic butterflies, a magical forest scene, a life-sized wishing well, and a snowy wilderness inhabited by polar bears and penguins. Covering their house in vibrant blue and purple illumination, the Fenning family's creation includes a roof adorned with "Ho Ho Ho' lights, and an extra 50,000 bulbs compared to last year, making it one of the most illuminated private displays in the UK. The effort involves a meticulous two-month setup, with last year's spectacle attracting over…...