Funny tweets to mark National Tell a Joke Day
Twitter users have been spreading laughter around the social networking website as National Tell a Joke Day trended.
Edinburgh Fringe display celebrates best of Scottish Twitter
Twitter is set to celebrate the success of #ScottishTwitter with an “immersive visitor centre” during the Edinburgh Fringe.
Twitter responds to criticism after Tammy Abraham suffers online racial abuse
Twitter remain “deeply committed to improving the health of the conversation” on the social media platform following criticism from Kick It Out after Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham was the victim of online racial abuse.
Former child refugee reunited with camp worker who gifted her a bike
A former child refugee tracked down a man who bought her a bike when she was five-years-old, after she launched a Twitter campaign to find him.
Chief whip’s Twitter falls victim to hackers after bizarre cat tweet
Chief whip Mark Spencer said his Twitter account has fallen victim to hackers after a bizarre tweet involving a cat and a cryptic message appeared on his profile.
YouTubers start spontaneous water fights with strangers in Washington DC
A group of YouTubers took to the streets to start spontaneous water fights with strangers in Washington DC and Virginia in the US.
Gordon Ramsay recreates viral ‘idiot sandwich’ meme for Harlequins rugby team
Gordon Ramsay has recreated a viral meme, in which he called TV host Julie Chen an “idiot sandwich”, for the Harlequins rugby team.
Patrice Evra retires: The footballer’s most memorable social media moments
Patrice Evra may have called time on a glittering career in football but his star will surely continue to rise on social media.
Couple don’t sleep on the same side of the bed every night and the internet is confused
A story about a couple who don’t stick to their own side of the bed every night has blown minds across the internet.
Home Secretary Priti Patel unblocks local police federation Twitter
New Home Secretary Priti Patel has unblocked a Twitter account representing police officers in Essex after four years.
Twitter reveals revenue rise and daily user increase
Twitter reported a rise in revenue and daily active users as the social media platform published its latest financial results.
Half of people get their news from social media, research suggests
Half of UK adults get their news from social media, according to research.
‘Happy Birthday Sarah’: Twitter comes together for woman who asked for kind wishes
The phrase “Happy Birthday Sarah” trended on Twitter on Monday after a woman asked for kind wishes on her big day.
‘Kaleing Eve’: Jodie Comer vegetable carving admired at Lambeth Country Show
Actress Jodie Comer has said she was “touched” by a vegetable carving in her likeness submitted at the annual Lambeth Country Show.
Hackers post bizarre ‘unauthorised’ messages on Met Police Twitter account
The Metropolitan Police’s website has been targeted by hackers who posted a series of bizarre tweets from the force’s official account.
Liverpool Women pass time during pre-season weather delay with bucket challenge
Faced with a weather delay on their pre-season tour to the US, Liverpool Women put their extra time in the locker room to good use and thought with their heads.
Piers Morgan reignites feud after Dan Walker posts digitally-aged selfie
Piers Morgan has reignited a long-standing feud with rival presenter Dan Walker after Walker posted a digitally-aged selfie to Twitter.
NZ cricketer jokes: Kids, don’t take up sport … Take up baking or something
New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham reacted to his team’s agonising World Cup defeat to England by joking that children should take up baking instead of sport.
8 of Peter Crouch’s best tweets after striker retires from football
Peter Crouch scored some special goals during his career, but he has also posted some special tweets in more recent years.
Former Australia stars admit England ‘too good’ in semi-final rout
Former Australia players conceded that their side were “outplayed” by England as Eoin Morgan’s men cruised to victory in their Cricket World Cup semi-final.
Social media proposes alternative Yesterday plots after Beatles film’s release
After the release of Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle’s Beatles film Yesterday, Twitter users have been penning their own versions of the quirky plot.
Trump reminded about Rapinoe tweet after United States World Cup success
After the United States won the Women’s World Cup social media users did not waste time in reminding Donald Trump of a tweet he had directed toward star player Megan Rapinoe earlier in the tournament.
Court order against Facebook and Twitter over Ana Kriegel’s killers continued
A court order banning social media companies from allowing identification of two juvenile killers on their platforms has been continued.
Theresa May says Lionesses ‘inspired millions’ as social media reacts to defeat
The Prime Minister praised Phil Neville’s England side for their performance both on and off the field after the Lionesses were knocked out of the World Cup by the USA.
It’s coming home: Schoolkids lead support for Lionesses ahead of World Cup semi
Primary school children, the UK’s “most patriotic” street and a barking police dog lead the messages of support being sent to the Lionesses ahead of their World Cup semi-final against the USA.
Grandfather gets the chance to meet his favourite performer – Lady Gaga
A 66-year-old grandfather is finally getting the chance to meet his favourite performer – Lady Gaga.
Arsenal kit campaign backfires as Adidas accidentally tweets offensive images
Adidas has promised an investigation after some highly offensive messages were sent out via its Twitter account as part of a promotion for the new Arsenal kit.
Singing Glastonbury security guard invited to Charlatans gig after viral stardom
A security guard who went viral after being spotted singing along to The Charlatans at Glastonbury has been invited by the band to attend a gig with VIP treatment.
#JusticeForHarper: Uproar after mascot sent off during Irish football match
A club mascot was sent off during an Irish football match, in a move which has caused outrage on social media.
Nicola Sturgeon defends ‘awesome’ Megan Rapinoe in spat with Piers Morgan
Nicola Sturgeon has praised Megan Rapinoe, the US footballer and vocal critic of president Donald Trump, as a “great role model” in a Twitter spat with Piers Morgan.
#TomWatsonOut (and about): MP hits back at critics with picture from Glastonbury
Labour’s deputy leader Tom Watson has hit back at calls for his removal by posting a picture of himself at Glastonbury and co-opting a hashtag used by his critics.
Twitter users remember favourite dangerous childhood activities
From skateboarding without a helmet to attempting any exercise at all without stretching, some activities that seemed totally safe in childhood can be downright dangerous in adulthood.