Football tout 'Billy Big Balls' jailed for ticket fraud
Joseph Johnson, who boasted of being 'billy big balls', is jailed for a sophisticated football ticket fraud scheme that netted hundreds of thousands. Read the full story.
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Oasis ticket fraudster admits £4,000 scam
Rosie Slater, 32, scammed fans with fake Oasis reunion tour tickets. She pleaded guilty to 11 fraud counts and will be sentenced in April. Police warn to buy only from reputable sellers.
LA 2028 Olympic Ticket Lottery Details and Prices Revealed
Registration opens for the LA 2028 Olympic ticket lottery, with over a million tickets priced at $28. Details emerge as organisers face scrutiny over World Cup costs.
Premier League Season Ticket Value: Who Gets Best Deal?
Exclusive analysis reveals the staggering cost per point for Premier League fans. Discover which clubs offer the best value and who is paying over the odds for their season ticket.
Fergie-linked app failure costs taxpayers £1m
Sarah Ferguson backed a lifestyle app, vVoosh, which received over £1m in taxpayer funds before collapsing without launching. Explore the details of the failed investment.
Genius Elf on the Shelf Hack Saves Exhausted Parents
An Essex mum's AI app, Elf Watch, lets families catch their elves on camera overnight. Loved by Ferne McCann and Meghan Trainor, it's revolutionising the festive tradition.
AI App Protects Team GB Athletes from Online Abuse
UK Sport invests in AI-powered app Social Protect to filter abusive comments for Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The service is free for the full cycle to LA 2028. Discover how it works.
Venmo service outage hits UK customers
Venmo users across the UK are reporting a major service outage, leaving them unable to send or receive money. The company confirms it is working on a fix. Follow for live updates.
FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket priced at £161,000 sparks outrage
A 2026 World Cup semi-final ticket is listed for £161,000 on FIFA's official resale platform, angering fans. Read the full story and see how prices compare.
Kayla Itsines: My Own Fitness App Workouts Are Too Hard
Fitness entrepreneur Kayla Itsines made a surprising confession that her own Sweat app exercises are sometimes too tough, while her empire is valued at a staggering $176 million.
Spain's €1.1bn Ghost Airport: A €10k Failure
The shocking story of Spain's €1.1 billion 'ghost airport' that operated for just three years before closing. Discover how this infrastructure disaster lost billions.
Oasis ticket fraud charges as CMA investigates sales
Rosie Slater faces 11 fraud counts over alleged Oasis ticket sales. CMA investigation reveals Ticketmaster's pricing tactics as government bans ticket touting above face value.
UK bans ticket touting for profit
The UK government has officially banned ticket reselling for profit, a move championed by artists like Radiohead. This crackdown on touts could save consumers up to £112m per year. Discover how this will change the live event landscape.
Wimbledon Debentures Exempt From Ticket Resale Ban
Wimbledon's premium debenture tickets, selling for up to £116,000, will be exempt from the UK government's crackdown on ticket touting. Discover how this impacts investment.
Disneyland 50% Off Tickets for California Residents
Disneyland announces a massive 50% price cut on three-day park hopper tickets, but the deal is exclusively for California residents. Sale starts 3rd December.
Government to ban ticket touting for profit
The UK government is set to ban ticket reselling for profit in live events, capping prices at face value. This major move aims to protect sports and music fans from exploitative touts and bots.
500-Day streak on life-changing mental health app Finch
A journalist reveals how the Finch app, a gamified self-care tool, has boosted her productivity and mental wellbeing over a 500-day streak. Discover its features and impact.
Coldplay, Dua Lipa demand cap on ticket tout prices
Coldplay and Dua Lipa are spearheading a campaign, backed by major artists and consumer groups, urging the government to implement a price cap on resold tickets to protect fans from being fleeced by online touts. Act now to support fair ticketing!
Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
Politician's Hinge dating app regret goes viral
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's hilarious Hinge dating app regret story about matching with a woman who later became his city council member has taken social media by storm, revealing the awkward intersection of politics and modern dating.
F1 fan loses £2,400 in Silverstone ticket scam nightmare
A devoted Formula 1 enthusiast from Kent lost thousands in an elaborate ticket fraud ahead of the British Grand Prix, exposing the dark side of motorsport ticket hunting.
WhatsApp Down: Major UK Outage Hits Millions
Millions of Britons were left disconnected as WhatsApp suffered a major service disruption, with users reporting complete blackout of the messaging platform.
Kansas City ride safety belt fails mid-operation
Terrifying moment at Kansas City attraction as ride safety belt fails mid-operation, sending riders plunging downwards in shocking safety breach caught on camera.
Weight Loss App Simple Offers Major Discount to UK Users
Discover how the Simple app is revolutionising weight loss journeys with personalised meal tracking and expert guidance, now available at an incredible discount for UK users.
Liverpool FC staff in ticket fraud scandal court case
Shocking court case reveals Liverpool FC employees allegedly conspired with ticket touts in sophisticated fraud operation, selling thousands of pounds worth of tickets through secondary markets.
UK fans fly abroad for cheaper concert tickets
Frustrated British music lovers are finding it cheaper to fly to European concerts than pay UK ticket prices, with fans sharing their cost-cutting strategies for seeing major artists.
Prison guards help sex offender escape with directions
Exclusive: Security scandal rocks UK prison system as staff inadvertently assist convicted sex offender's escape from Derwentside immigration centre, raising serious questions about staff training and security protocols.
Future Fitness App Review: AI Meets Personal Training
Discover how Future Fitness uses artificial intelligence and human coaching to revolutionise your workout routine in our comprehensive 2025 review.
Taylor Swift Ticket Scam Targets Vulnerable Southport Teen
Exclusive: Southport CAMHS mental health service warns of sophisticated fraud operation preying on young Swift fans, with police launching investigation into the disturbing case.
Porto smash major football ticket scalping network
Portuguese authorities have dismantled one of the largest ticket touting operations ever uncovered in European football, arresting 12 suspects in a major crackdown on illegal ticket reselling that targeted FC Porto matches.
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