88 minutes ago Covid restriction returns to UK as health experts issue urgent warning

Several hospital trusts across the country are re-introducing face masks for patients, staff and visitors in response to "low uptake of the flu vaccine" and the high number of flu, norovirus, RSV and Covid cases

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2 hours ago Handbag that looks just like designer £2k Miu Miu accessory is under £30 in Boxing Day sale

We've found a way to achieve the designer look without the expensive price tag, with this handbag that looks similar to Miu Miu's iconic Hobo Bag, but costs under £30

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2 hours ago Revealed: Prince Harry lookalike at Kate Middleton's Christmas carol concert is RAF reservist who claims he's 'never noticed the resemblance

Sgt Chris Dykes, 37, a reservist in the RAF, was seen by millions in the trailer for the service with viewers noticing the resemblance between him and Prince Harry.

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3 hours ago Get a designer accessory for less with an under £30 handbag that looks just like £2k Miu Miu

If you've been coveting a designer accessory, but can't afford to splash £2k on a handbag - look no further, as we've found an affordable alternative currently on sale for under £30

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3 hours ago Snap! The London Standard: Best Photos of the Day from around the world

See the best images of the day from around the world.

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3 hours ago Constitution Hill’s thrilling comeback has him on course for Champion Hurdle

Unbeaten runner silences doubters after a year offBanbridge takes King George prize back to IrelandThe delight and relief that swirled around Constitution Hill as he extended his unbeaten record to nine starts here on Thursday expressed itself in various ways. Nicky Henderson, his trainer, was teary, the punters who sent him off favourite were jubilant and Nico de Boinville, the winner’s jockey, was rounding on the critics. “It was definitely worth the wait,” he told an ITV racing reporter shortly after their handing only a second career defeat to the excellent mare, Lossiemouth. “And one more thing. Paddy Brennan, you can shove that where the sun don’t shine.”It was, perhaps, a little unnecessary in what is, after all, a game of opinions, and his former weighing-room colleague’s pre-race view that Lossiemouth would emerge victorious was clearly shared by many, as she set off at 11-8. But it was a clear sign of the pressure that had been building in the weeks leading up to Constitut...

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3 hours ago Newcastle No.2 Jason Tindall sent off after tunnel altercation with Unai Emery

Newcastle came away comprehensive victors over Aston Villa at St James' Park but saw Eddie Howe's right-hand man Jason Tindall sent off following an altercation at half-time

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4 hours ago How Kate Middleton masters high heels as she takes on the world (and makes it look easy!)

Often sporting the most chic ensembles, the Princess of Wales always manages to look put together - even when she is partaking in strenuous sporting activity.

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4 hours ago Kate Middleton's 'proud' gesture at Christmas Day church service after triumphant return to royal duties

The Princess of Wales was joined by Prince William and their children at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on Christmas morning as she returned to public life

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4 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez addresses tearful photo as he makes candid admission

The professional dancer was flooded with messages of support after posting an image of himself crying on social media

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5 hours ago BBC Gavin and Stacey extra shares unaired secrets from emotional last ever episode

Fans of the BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey were moved to tears by the last ever episode which aired on Christmas Day - and now one of the background actors has spilled secrets about the finale

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5 hours ago ‘Wherever he sends us, we’re willing to go’: Annie and the Caldwells on God, gospel and a debut album 40 years in the making

Fearing pop would lead them to the devil, Annie Caldwell recruited her daughters into her band. They’re now sending audiences into ecstasy with disco-tinged soul gospelFrom West Point, MississippiRecommended if you like The Harlem Gospel Travelers, DJ Greg Belson’s Divine Disco compilationsUp next Single, Wrong, on 28 January. As-yet untitled debut album to followOn Instagram, you can find a clip of Annie and the Caldwells’ recent appearance at Le Guess Who? festival in Utrecht: one of the band’s first performances outside America’s deep south. The Dutch festival is admirably eclectic and boundary-pushing – the bill this year ranged from Japanese noise-rockers Bo Ningen re-imagining the soundtrack of Jodorowsky’s 1973 surrealist classic The Holy Mountain to the self-styled “putrid, drug-filled gutter rock” of New York quintet Couch Slut – but even so, Annie and the Caldwells’ appearance looks extraordinary: a mother and her three middle-aged daughters, clad in matchin...

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5 hours ago Mum in tears of laughter as she opens Christmas decoration bought from Temu

A woman has shared a video of her mum opening a Christmas decoration she says she bought from online retailer Temu – and it wasn't quite what she was expecting

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6 hours ago Coronation Street's Helen Worth bursts into tears in behind the scenes look at her final Gail Platt scene after 50 years on the show

The soap star, who is played by Helen Worth, 73, saw her memorable exit on Wednesday as she said goodbye to the iconic cobbled streets.

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6 hours ago The one thing you should do if you think you've got Covid, RSV, norovirus or flu this Christmas, warns the NHS

Hospital admissions for flu in Greater Manchester have surged 250pc in just 20 days

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7 hours ago Democrats and Republicans have a common enemy: pornographic ‘deepfakes’

Ted Cruz and AOC are unlikely allies forcing Big Tech to take down nonconsenual images, but Elon Musk’s antics derailed their efforts, Alex Woodward reports

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7 hours ago My petty gripe: our slovenly attitude to soap dispensers just won’t wash | Elias Visontay

It seemed as though a new era of cleanliness was dawning, but then we just washed our hands of it allRead more petty gripesFor hygiene enthusiasts like me, a silver lining to the dark cloud of the Covid pandemic was the widespread awareness campaign on how to properly wash your hands, and the proliferations of hand sanitiser dispensers at most businesses.Despite this huge leap forward for my community, a laissez-faire attitude to maintaining sanitiser and bathroom soap dispensers since the pandemic lockdowns eased has had dire consequences. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Body language expert reveals Prince William continues to 'cherish and protect' Kate Middleton during Christmas Day appearance

As the royals gathered on Christmas Day to make the annual stroll to St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, there was a brief 'moment of concern' for the Princess of Wales.

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8 hours ago Rod Stewart reveals devastating Christmas death and says both he and Penny are 'in tears'

Rod Stewart has announced the death of his "dearest" friend, music producer Richard Perry, who died following a cardiac arrest in Los Angeles earlier this week

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8 hours ago Gavin & Stacey fans 'in tears' over 'perfect' ending as they hail BBC series 'the best on television'

Gavin & Stacey returned to screens on Christmas Day for the first time in five years and it's fair to say the Christmas special certainly didn't disappoint as it delivered a 'perfect' ending

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