30 h. ago 11 photos that capture the madness of the World Pie Eating Championships

The contest dates back to 1992

Culture

31 h. ago World Pie Eating Contest has new winner who demolished pie in under ninety seconds

The winner said he has 'always been a fast eater'

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36 h. ago Bloke crowned World Pie Eating Champion after scoffing meat and potato in 60 seconds

The competition has been held annually in Wigan - where locals are known as pie eaters - since 1992 and attracts top crust munchers from around the world for the prestigious event

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57 h. ago World Pie Eating Championships to get extra serving of security as concerns raised

The organiser was tipped off about a potential cheat

Events

57 h. ago Extra security at World Pie Eating Championships as cheat tries to sneak in funnel

Tony Callaghan, owner of Harry’s Bar, in Wigan, Greater Manchester, has ordered the increased surveillance after he was told that a competitor was planning to cheat

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5 d. ago Nick Woltemade own goal ushers in pantomime season on Wearside | Barry Glendenning

German striker was given a sarcastic ovation by the Sunderland fans after his inadvertent match winnerOn numerous occasions during the 75 minutes he spent on the pitch during the Wear-Tyne derby, Nick Woltemade cut an extremely isolated, peripheral and forlorn figure in the opposition box. A bad afternoon for Newcastle’s German striker got significantly worse shortly after half-time when he cut an even more isolated, peripheral and forlorn figure in his own team’s box after inadvertently heading a Nordi Mukiele cross past Aaron Ramsdale from six yards out.Woltemade’s embarrassing own goal proved to be the unwitting match-winner in a contest that had until that point been high on full-blooded aggression but low on moments of real quality. As he made way for Yoane Wissa, it was no surprise the Sunderland fans granted the visibly deflated 23-year-old a sarcastic ovation. A fan favourite on Tyneside until the 46th minute of this match, Woltemade has now pulled off the unlikely feat of w...

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7 d. ago Eurovision winner Nemo hands back trophy as contest surrounded by controversy

Nemo became the first non-binary performer to win the Eurovision Song Contest last year, but has now said they are returning their trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation in the event

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8 d. ago Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026

‘Clear conflict’ between Eurovision ideals of ‘inclusion and dignity for all’ and decision to let Israel compete, says 2024 winnerNemo, the Swiss singer who won the 2024 Eurovision song contest, has said they are handing back their trophy in protest over Israel’s participation in next year’s event.The 26-year-old, the first non-binary winner of the contest, said on Thursday there was “a clear conflict” between the Eurovision ideals of “unity, inclusion and dignity for all” and the decision to allow Israel to compete. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Winner of Miss Bumbum contest hits back at critics who dismiss her as stupid because of her backside

THE winner of a Miss Bumbum contest has hit out at people who dismiss her as stupid — just because of her big backside. Kerolay Chaves, 24, has been the target of jibes online and in the street since her triumph in Brazil’s annual shapely rear contest. The former shop assistant added that such comments...

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3 w. ago Ellie Goldstein reveals Strictly move that viewers didn't see to help her on show

Ellie teamed up with professional dancer, and former Glitterball winner, Vito Coppola before her exit from the BBC One dance contest

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