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April Fools’ Day

All the latest from the annual pranking tradition April Fools' Day, which always falls on April 1 each year. Here, you'll find information on its origins, easy ideas for friends and colleagues, to news on brand and celebrity pranks, plus pranks gone wrong.

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Fans begging BBC to save iconic axed show after 'major clue' is dropped

Channel: Neighbours Neighbours 3 days ago By Michael Adams
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Walkers confirms fate of salt and vinegar crisps after fans slam 'utter woke nonsense'

Channel: Food Food 4 days ago By Courtney Pochin

This Morning star 'horrified' after backlash to April Fool's pregnancy joke

Channel: TV TV 3 days ago By Pierra Willix
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April Fools' 2025 for video games has GTA 6 on Xbox 360 and a PUBG dating sim

Channel: Gaming Gaming 5 days ago By Michael Beckwith
April Fools' Day jokes from Cadbury, Heinz, and more. Image shows Aldi's cans of Scottish tap wate,r Heinz pistachio beans, Cadbury Goo sachets, Potato Waffleholes and Waitrose age restriction for Easter Eggs

The best April Fools’ Day jokes from brands — including Cadbury and Heinz

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle 5 days ago By Courtney Pochin
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'RIP Middle Aisle': The Aldi announcement that gave shoppers 'heart attacks'

Channel: Shopping Shopping March 22, 2025 By Alice Giddings
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Alison Hammond on the verge of tears after savage scheme makes her 'feel sick'

Channel: TV TV April 1, 2024 By Josie Copson
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Ant and Dec fans exasperated after duo's attempt at April Fools' Day prank: 'Nice try'

Channel: TV TV April 1, 2024 By Alistair McGeorge

The best April Fool's Day jokes from brands

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle April 1, 2024 By Jessica Lindsay
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When does April Fools' Day end?

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle March 31, 2024 By Amy Willis
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17 funniest April Fools' Day pranks you can do over text, Facebook or WhatsApp

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle April 1, 2024 By Imogen Groome

Royal Mail apologises after 'tone deaf' April Fools' pay rise prank

Channel: UK UK April 5, 2023 By Josh Milton

Celebrity chef Manu Feildel pranks fans with 'saucy' April Fool's Day prank

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz April 1, 2023 By Pierra Willix
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When did April Fools' Day begin?

Channel: World World April 1, 2023 By Amy Willis

The best April Fool's Day jokes from brands

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle April 2, 2023 By Jessica Lindsay
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When does April Fools' Day end?

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle April 1, 2023 By Amy Willis
Phrase 'April fools day in lightbox

17 funniest April Fools' Day pranks you can do over text, Facebook or WhatsApp

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle March 31, 2023 By Imogen Groome
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April Fool’s Day 2022 in video games – from Metal Gear NFTs to horses in Among Us

Channel: Gaming Gaming April 1, 2022 By Michael Beckwith
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Kerry Katona divides fans with fake pregnancy announcement on April Fool's Day

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz April 1, 2022 By Emily Bashforth
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Heardle April Fool's joke is as obvious as it is perfect

Channel: Gaming Gaming April 1, 2022 By Michael Beckwith