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Thousands log on for Blyth man's tales

A Northumberland author has become an internet sensation after his YouTube video notched up more than 4,685 viewers in only five months. Gary Hogg, from Blyth, has whipped up an internet frenzy with his renditions of comedy monologues with a...

Posted by The Journal on November 29, 2008 11:43 AM

World audience for Whitley's incinerator protest

By Mary Griffin Environment Reporter Coventry's anti-incinerator campaigners have made a film to get their message across. The 10-minute documentary showing scenes from around Coventry, including the landmark chimney off London Road, can be watched by people all over the...

Posted by Esh Capelo on November 14, 2008 8:40 AM

History speaking to young people

THIS video of two Liverpool school pupils on a visit to Givenchy les la Basse in northern France is a great example of how history can be brought to life when taken away from textbooks. It was filmed by Jennifer...

Posted by Laura Davis on November 13, 2008 8:00 AM

Obama - McCain dance off!

You've probably seen this but it's quite a laugh and probably one of the best 'spoof' photoshopped vids I've ever seen: For my money McCain shades it, in dancing terms at least - but the thing which really amused are,...

Posted by Ben Hurst on October 31, 2008 8:34 AM

LFC impersonator Darren Farley is an internet sensation!

Greg O'Keeffe meets the Reds fan who became an YouTube sensation by mimicking his heroes * WATCH Darren's Youtube video here and his exclusive video for the Liverpool Daily Post & Echo here DARREN Farley has had people in...

Posted by Administrator on October 24, 2008 11:47 AM

Nightmare wedding video

Just spotted this video on youtube. If this isn't a publicity stunt then I feel incredibly sorry for the bride! I would be livid and wouldn't see the funny side!...

Posted by Samantha Parker on October 23, 2008 5:08 PM

Video: Rafa, Gerrard, Carragher, Owen and Crouch as you've never heard them before

Posted by Administrator on October 13, 2008 1:51 PM

The week that was

VERY rarely am I compelled, on my day off, to call the office and ask what's going on. But on Friday, when Britannia Tyres caught fire, it took me about ten minutes to call my colleague Ian Gallagher to check...

Posted by Sam Dimmer on October 1, 2008 1:48 PM

Metallic k.o. - what do you want from live?

Sometimes it's hard to feel sorry for international mega-stars, they have fame, adulation and money - but sometimes they also catch an unnecessary crock of criticism. Witness Metallica, they took the unfortunate stance of opposing Napster & music-file-sharing at a...

Posted by Paul Flower on September 24, 2008 8:40 PM

Big Bang scientists surpass Vanilla Ice at last!

This video proves scientists aren't nerdy no-hopers with no idea of popular culture. After all what could be better than a 'science rap'? I think the Anfield Rap, Joe Pesci's efforts and Vanilla Ice's 'Ninja Rap' have finally been...

Posted by Ben Hurst on September 12, 2008 9:23 AM

Annette Bening, Debra Messing, Meg Ryan and Eva Mendes in The Women

I know this is a fashion blog but I like to mention all things girly. I absolutely adored Mamma Mia recently and I have a hunch The Women will be the next movie night out for bunches of females...

Posted by Jo Kelly on September 6, 2008 11:57 AM

Dark Knight with a difference...

Perhaps the best film trailer spoof on the net, extremely good quality and just spot-on in every way....

Posted by Steve Wollaston on August 25, 2008 12:51 PM

Cheesey does it!

American's slapping their sleeping friends in the face with cheese slices. And that's it... weird but funny!...

Posted by Steve Wollaston on August 25, 2008 12:42 PM

Trickshot-tastic...

Ok this is a break from the normal humour we like to adopt but it's still brilliant viewing, how the hell does this guy do it? The tricks get more over-the-top as the clip goes on....

Posted by Steve Wollaston on August 25, 2008 8:51 AM

Brummie Baywatch....

It's on old classic and well worth a look if you haven't seen it before!...

Posted by Steve Wollaston on August 24, 2008 12:32 PM

Bohemian Rhapsody like you have never seen it before

Perhaps the funniest cover version you are ever likely to see, and it's not on it's own, we will bring you Sweet Child O'Mine and many more very soon....

Posted by Steve Wollaston on August 23, 2008 9:51 AM

Chic or Le Freak?

HOW weird is this? MAC has released its first You Tube video featuring its newest collaborative partner, Andrew Andrew. According to the press release, they are a "dork-chic DJ duo" as well as a company, run by two men,...

Posted by Laura Davis on August 23, 2008 8:00 AM

What happens when you try and blend a Wii remote?

Play the video to find out! This is part of an online series of 'Will it blend' tests, we will bring you some more shortly!...

Posted by Steve Wollaston on August 22, 2008 9:46 AM

The ultimate speedbump...

One german man exacts the ultimate revenge on speeding boyracers zooming past his house... very funny!...

Posted by Steve Wollaston on August 21, 2008 9:33 AM

Olympics are always good for a laugh...

Here's a bit of topical footage for you... at the moment the TV is flooded with athletes winning gold medals at the Olympics by demonstrating their excellence - these clips below are an example of when it doesn't go quite...

Posted by Adam Aspinall on August 20, 2008 9:06 AM