Race Struggles To Stay Afloat

The tragic events that led to the blinding of PJ (or Duncan) at Byker Grove 15 years ago taught us that that Geordies aren't...

Dying For Some Good News

Whether it's telling your homophobic grandpa on his deathbed that they've outlawed gay marriage, or yelling "you shall be avenged" to a friend as...

Rapper Makes a Meal of Dodging Bill

Usually rappers try to prove their gangster credentials by getting shot, selling drugs or slapping women – so hats off to budding Queensland hip-hopper...

Qantas Hop To It

Gasps of excitement followed by tuts of disappointment could be heard from Sydney to London last month when Qantas revealed they were finally putting...

Visit Rural Village For Some Pizza and Quiet

Residents of the UK’s remotest village finally have an excuse to be lazy and fat like the rest of us with the news that...

Jumping Ant Blast, It's a Gas, Gas, Gas

Whether it’s from that lad at school who no one is in touch with anymore, or that weird fella in the pub who you...

The Hole Disturbing Truth About Badgers

It’s an established fact that in Australia, almost all forms of wildlife will kill you given the chance. From redback spiders to brown snakes...

Nobby Decision Takes The Biscuit

In the most controversial biscuit-based scandal since Prince Harry asked Angela Merkel if she wanted some ginger-nuts, McVitie's have caused uproar after declaring an...
Leicester Mercury Comedy

6 Of The Best Comedy Festivals To See In The UK

There’s just a few months to go until Sydney Comedy Festival kicks off. In anticipation of the comedy come down that’s bound to occur...
Criminal Gets Stuck Breaking into house

Criminal Gets Stuck Breaking into House

A would-be criminal fell at the first hurdle in his attempt to break into his old house - and by “fell at the first...