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5 hours ago Revealed: Newcastle 'set HUGE asking price for Alexander Isak'... with top clubs including Arsenal, Real Madrid and Liverpool 'interested in the in

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3 hours ago Where you should invest your money (and the pitfalls to avoid) to set yourself up for a prosperous 2025, by the Mail's wealth guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE

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3 hours ago ITV Wheel of Fortune fans slam Christmas special as they spot same issue during celebrity edition

Wheel of Fortune fans were left underwhelmed with the Christmas special that aired on Saturday night. 

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20 minutes ago South Korea plane crash: all except two are presumed dead on Jeju Air flight carrying 181 people, say authorities – live updates

South Korea facing its worst domestic civil aviation disaster after Boeing 737-800 with 175 passengers and six crews skidded off runway and hit wall at Muan airportReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fenceDozens are feared dead after a plane skidded off the runway while attempting a landing without landing gear at Muan international airport in South Korea on Sunday morningThe exact casualty figures have not yet been tallied, though authorities are provisionally reporting that 28 people are believed to have died, according to news agency Newsis. Fire officials have warned that given the severe damage to the aircraft, the number of casualties could rise.Jeju Air flight 2216 from Bangkok to Muan was carrying 181 people – 175 passengers and six crew – when it came down, skidded along the runway and hit fencing and a wall around the perimeter before catching fire.Rescues are underway, with two people brought out of the wreckage so far. Emergency services ...

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15 hours ago Love Island star Josh Denzel engaged 6 years after appearing on ITV2 show

The presenter and podcast host popped the question to girlfriend Ruby Wong during a romantic trip to the Swiss alps

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11 hours ago Julia Bradbury on lifestyle change and going teetotal after cancer diagnosis

The presenter revealed in 2021 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and later underwent a mastectomy.

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3 hours ago Hailey Bieber shows off postpartum body amid claims she and Justin are in 'no rush' to have more kids

Hailey Bieber is embracing her postpartum body just four months after giving birth to her and husband Justin's first child, son Jack Blues Bieber.

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7 hours ago Arne Slot faces Liverpool headache with trusted ally wanted for managerial role

Liverpool are flying high in the Premier League but are facing a number of challenges off the field in head coach Arne Slot's first season in charge at Anfield after replacing Jurgen Klopp

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5 hours ago Britain to provide £4.5million to help Ukraine track down Russian war criminals

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the money was being provided as part of the UK's 'ironclad' support for Kyiv.

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4 hours ago Leicester v Manchester City: Best bets for all Sunday’s Premier League games

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2 hours ago South Korea plane crash: death toll reaches 47 after Jeju Air flight skids off runway at Muan airport – live updates

Authorities warn that provisional death toll could rise after Boeing 737-800 with 175 passengers and six crews hit airport fenceReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fenceDozens are feared dead after a plane skidded off the runway while attempting a landing without landing gear at Muan international airport in South Korea on Sunday morningThe exact casualty figures have not yet been tallied, though authorities are provisionally reporting that 28 people are believed to have died, according to news agency Newsis. Fire officials have warned that given the severe damage to the aircraft, the number of casualties could rise.Jeju Air flight 2216 from Bangkok to Muan was carrying 181 people – 175 passengers and six crew – when it came down, skidded along the runway and hit fencing and a wall around the perimeter before catching fire.Rescues are underway, with two people brought out of the wreckage so far. Emergency services are continuing their search operatio...

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23 hours ago Multiple Oscar winning film that 'lives up to the term masterpiece' is on TV tonight

The Godfather is still a highly regarded piece of cinematic history and fans of the movie can watch it for free this weekend

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15 hours ago Sir Chris Hoy addresses 'unimaginable year' after terminal cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy has spoken about the year since being diagnosed with terminal cancer and how he is responding to treatment

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4 hours ago School chiefs turn on Rachel Reeves after 'shameful' claim that VAT raid will give all children the 'best start'

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7 hours ago Zoe Ball's son Woody Cook announces heartbreaking family death as he shares touching tribute

Norman Cook's son Woody has shared the sad news that his grandmother has passed away on Christmas Day, marking the second grandma he has lost in one year

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5 hours ago All I want for Christmas is $1.22bn: Mega Millions ticket matches all six numbers

Circle K in Cottonwood, California, where ticket was sold celebrates $1m bonus as winner remains unknownThe new year will ring in brightly for a lucky Mega Millions winner in California: after three months of the top lottery prize rolling over, a ticket worth $1.22bn matched all six numbers in Friday night’s drawing, according to the lottery’s website.The winning ticket was sold at the Circle K in Cottonwood, a rural town of about 6,000 people roughly 145 miles (233km) north of Sacramento just off Interstate 5 in Shasta county. The winning numbers, including the Mega, were 3, 7, 37, 49, 55 and 6. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Luke Littler vs Ian White LIVE! World Darts Championship latest score and updates on day 11

‘The Nuke’ returns to action in a massive evening session on day 11 at Alexandra Palace

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3 hours ago South Korea plane crash: dozens feared dead after Jeju Air flight skids off runway at Muan airport – live updates

Authorities provisionally reporting 28 dead after Boeing 737-800 with 175 passengers and six crews hits airport fenceReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fence Dozens are feared dead after a plane skidded off the runway while attempting a landing without landing gear at Muan international airport in South Korea on Sunday morningThe exact casualty figures have not yet been tallied, though authorities are provisionally reporting that 28 people are believed to have died, according to news agency Newsis. Fire officials have warned that given the severe damage to the aircraft, the number of casualties could rise.Jeju Air flight 2216 from Bangkok to Muan was carrying 181 people – 175 passengers and six crew – when it came down, skidded along the runway and hit fencing and a wall around the perimeter before catching fire.Rescues are underway, with two people brought out of the wreckage so far. Emergency services are continuing their search operation.The Boei...

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4 hours ago Pregnant Laura Woods shows off her growing baby bump as she shares sweet festive moments with fiancée Adam Collard

The former Love Island star, 29, gave fans a glimpse into his Christmas celebrations with his fiancé, 37, as the couple gear up to welcome their first child together.

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7 hours ago Arne Slot's secret weapon behind Liverpool title charge laid bare by Marco van Basten

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12 hours ago Katie Price flaunts present haul from JJ Slater after spending Xmas apart

Katie Price has shared her Christmas gift from boyfriend JJ Slater after the pair spent the festive period apart amid fears they had split, which she has since addressed

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8 hours ago World Darts Championship LIVE! Michael van Gerwen vs Brendan Dolan latest score before Luke Littler returns

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3 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta sends warning amid celebrity's 't***s' blast

Arsenal are six poiints behind Premier League leaders Liverpool with an extra game played meaning Mikel Arteta's team could get active in the January transfer window

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4 hours ago Ruben Amorim owes Man Utd fans a proper explanation over brutal Marcus Rashford treatment

The Portuguese manager's tough stance on Marcus Rashford has not outraged supporters but they must be wondering exactly what the striker has done to be frozen out of the squad

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13 hours ago Alabama Barker, 19, divides fans as she shows off her £239k designer gift haul

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12 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Cunha bid; Chelsea want Kolo Muani; Man Utd make Mendes move

The January transfer window is just days away

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4 hours ago South Korea plane crash: casualties reported after Jeju Air flight veers off runway at Muan airport – live updates

At least 20 casualties reported by Yonhap news agency, after plane with 174 passengers and six crews hits airport fenceReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fence, local media reportSouth Korean news agency Yonhap is reporting that a bird strike may have affected the plane’s landing gear.Footage circulating online appears to show a Jeju Air plane attempting to land without its landing gear down. The footage has not yet been verified. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago From hugs to dog walks and watching Michael McIntyre: Psychotherapist JULIA SAMUEL'S tips for a happy 2025

We have more influence over our mood than we realise. True, we cannot change the events that unfold on our screens but we can choose to lead our own lives with vibrancy, curiosity and even joy.

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16 hours ago ‘Selfless parents gave their child’s organs to save my son. I’m in awe of them’

One year after Ralph was given a life-saving multi-organ transplant, his mother Katie Tatham tells why she is calling for more people in the UK to come forward to helpJust over a year ago, the parents of Ralph Tatham didn’t know if they would make it to Christmas, or if liver cancer would take away their three-year-old son.Now the little boy is just a few weeks away from celebrating his fifth birthday, after receiving a lifesaving multiorgan transplant to replace his liver, pancreas and intestines. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie's luxury cars worth £300k as they drive onto Fixer set

Friends and executive producers of new Paramount+ series Fixer Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie were seen filming in luxury cars, worth a staggering £300,000 together

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13 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans all say the same thing over shock cameo in show finale

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4 hours ago Trump shocks MAGA by backing Elon Musk in 'civil war' over controversial immigration policy

Donald Trump has broken his silence after a dispute over immigration visas has divided his MAGA supporters.

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5 hours ago Royal Ballet star Marianela Nunez says she learned English by watching Friends

The 42-year-old was speaking on Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4.

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17 hours ago Airport delays live: Gatwick and Heathrow cancel or delay dozens of flights as fog causes travel chaos

Fog could limit visibility to just 100 metres with the worst forecast to descend on South East and central England

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17 hours ago Martin Zubimendi: Man City 'to trigger £50m release clause' and beat Arsenal to dream signing

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the latest January transfer window news and gossip

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15 hours ago Barcelona in race to register Dani Olmo and avoid losing him on free transfer

Court denies request to register player beyond DecemberBarça have three days to comply with La Liga FFP rulesBarcelona have three days to find a way to comply with La Liga’s financial fair play rules or they will not be able to register Dani Olmo for the rest of the season – and face the prospect of him leaving as a free agent just six months after joining in a €55m (£45.6m) transfer.On Friday, a court in Barcelona published its decision to deny a lawsuit that the club had brought against the league’s rules, in which they requested a legal order to extend the player’s registration beyond 31 December. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Luke Littler vs Ian White LIVE! World Darts Championship result and latest updates

Title favourite returns to action after wins for Michael van Gerwen and Chris Dobey on Saturday night

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6 hours ago World Darts Championship 2025: Schedule, latest results and how to watch as Luke Littler wins again

Michael van Gerwen also through at Alexandra Palace as Luke Humphries prepares for Peter Wright grudge match

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19 hours ago LIVE updates as fog causes flight delays and cancellations at London airports

LIVE updates as fog causes flight delays and cancellations at London airports  East London and West Essex Guardian Series

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18 hours ago Katie Price shows off present haul from JJ after spending Christmas apart

Katie Price has shown off her Christmas present haul from boyfriend JJ Slater after setting the record straight about their relationship amid split rumours

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18 hours ago Jamie Carragher's 2025 predictions: Liverpool rival, Champions League and Ballon d'Or picks

Jamie Carragher has cast his eye over the next 12 months and cited Liverpool's only Premier League challengers, who is likely to land the Ballon d'Or and the Champions League's likely winners

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7 hours ago Cruz Beckham 'calls Jesus Christ a nepo baby' as he hits back at critics of his new song

Cruz Beckham is said to have hit back at critics accusing him of being a "nepo baby" by branding Jesus Christ as one too, as he released a teaser for his new song on Christmas Day

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6 hours ago Maura Higgins fears Curtis Pritchard 'will be the ex that blabs' on Love Island All Stars

Former Love Island star Maura Higgins is said to be concerned over what former flame Curtis Pritchard could say about their romance if he appears on Love Island All Stars next month

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23 hours ago House of the Dragon actor: 'leaving London for Brighton has been really good for my mental health.'

House of the Dragon actor Sam Wilson found his life and career began to flourish when he left the capital

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19 hours ago Sir Chris Hoy opens up on his 'unimaginable' year after his terminal cancer diagnosis and reveals how he has dealt with coming to terms with stage 4 disease in public

Hoy, 48, was given between two to four years to live by doctors after being diagnosed with primary cancer in his prostate which then spread to his bones.

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19 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo open to joining Man City in January and risk angering Manchester United

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the latest January transfer window news and gossip

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7 hours ago Norman Cook's mum dies as son Woody grieves losing two grandmothers in one year

Fatboy Slim - Norman Cook - is mourning the death of his mum as his son Woody announced the sad news on his Instagram profile

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6 hours ago Big Fat Quiz of the Year fans blast 'very insensitive' round Chris McCausland had to take part in

Chris McCausland made history last year when he became the first blind celebrity to take part in Strictly and won the show, yet viewers were left unimpressed by The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

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20 hours ago Editor picks top deals in Antler's Winter Sale with up to 40% off on premium luggage

Antler's big Winter Sale is now live and you can save up to 40% off suitcases, luggage sets and travel bags in a variety of sizes and colours for all your holiday needs

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19 hours ago 10 best sporting moments of 2024 as Olympics dominate and British icons make history

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7 hours ago At least 1 person has died as several tornadoes touch down around Houston

At least one person has died after several tornadoes touched down in the Houston area, damaging homes and flipping vehicles

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7 hours ago Judi Dench's moving tribute to Maggie Smith as she reveals final act before funeral

Judi Dench has opened up about her friendship with Maggie Smith and paid tribute to the late actress in a new BBC programme celebrating her life and career

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22 hours ago ‘The impact has been out of this world’: the stranger who gave away a £100,000 inheritance to his neighbours

When David Clarke’s mother died, it took him 10 years to work out what to do with the money she left him. This year, a panel of locals in Liverpool made the decision for himIt was a quiet act of generosity that briefly captured the news agenda: David Clarke, a researcher in Liverpool, made the extraordinary decision to give away the £100,000 he had inherited from his late mother a decade ago. But instead of donating it to one cause, Clarke did something radical. He wrote to 600 addresses in the L8 postcode, where he lives, inviting people to nominate where the money should go.Clarke lost his mother in a cycling accident. “Her death was a devastating shock to me,” he says. “She had a huge social conscience and was interested in the world and how it worked – a lot of my moral framework comes from her. I don’t believe in holding on to inherited wealth, so I spent a long time thinking about what to do with the money.” Clarke wanted to do something that would speak to his mother’s values...

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20 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Cunha bid; Chelsea want Kolo Muani; Man Utd offer Rashford out

The January transfer window is just days away

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8 hours ago Woman knocked unconscious on the Tube after being smashed over the head with a glass bottle: Police probing attack

British Transport Police (BTP) said the woman was assaulted on a Central Line train between Shepherds Bush and Liverpool Street on December 2 at around 3.30pm.

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7 hours ago Strictly star Neil Jones' fiancee Chyna reveals they've living on his boat with baby daughter

Love Island star Chyna Mills, her Strictly Come Dancing professional fiancé Neil Jones and their one-year-old daughter are living on a boat while waiting to find their dream home

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28 hours ago Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk deal dismissed as Reds outline sale stance

Virgil van Dijk is one of three leading Liverpool players to have their contracts expire at the end of the season, with little public sign of progress to this point

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22 hours ago Mikel Arteta's two answers give honest portrayal of where Arsenal stand in title race

Arsenal managed to stay in touch with Premier League leaders Liverpool are seeing off Ipswich but Mikel Arteta admits they need to take strides forward if they want to land the title

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8 hours ago Two mums decide to go public after one donates dead daughter's heart to save other's little girl

Amy Anderson and husband Carl made the selfless decision to donate their daughter Mia's heart, liver, pancreas and kidneys after her death to save the lives of four people who needed urgent transplants

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7 hours ago Katie Price shares cryptic post about trust hours after denying JJ Slater split rumours

Glamour model Katie Price shared a cryptic post about trust just days after denying there was trouble in her relationship with Married at First Sight star JJ Slater

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9 hours ago MAGA meltdown as Elon Musk threatens 'war like you've never seen' with Republicans and vows to kick out 'hateful, unrepentant racists' from party

The Tesla founder and billionaire, who was recruited by US President-elect Donald Trump to co-lead his new Department of Government Efficiency, has expressed his support for the H-1B visa.

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7 hours ago Kate Middleton and Prince William's 'fish finger' beds at Sandringham for royal Christmas revealed

Every year members of the Royal Family celebrate Christmas at Sandringham in Norfolk, but the huge guest list means it's reportedly at tight squeeze at the residence

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9 hours ago Countryfile's Julia Bradbury says 'death looked me in the eyes' before huge life change

TV presenter and Countryfile host Julia Bradbury made a huge life change after revealing 'death looked her in the eyes' following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2021

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8 hours ago Dani Dyer issues major wedding update as she opens up on 'difficult' decision

Love Island star Dani Dyer has issued a major update regarding her wedding to Jarrod Bowen and has revealed the one part of the planning process that she found "difficult"

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10 hours ago Justin Bieber shares cryptic quote about faith wobbling in wake of Diddy drama

He became a father this year when his wife Hailey Bieber , also a devout Christian, gave birth to their firstborn son Jack Blues in August.

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8 hours ago Jacqueline Jossa admits she 'cannot cope' as star shares health update

Jacqueline Jossa has admitted she 'cannot cope' as the EastEnders star shares a health update just days after telling her followers she'd 'ruined Christmas' after an accident

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10 hours ago Love Island star Millie Court attacked by jellyfish in terrifying holiday ordeal

Love Island star Millie Court has shared her terrifying ordeal when she was stung by a jellyfish while on holiday with her boyfriend Liam Reardon in Australia

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8 hours ago Justin Herbert shines as LA Chargers trounce Patriots to clinch playoff spot

Herbert throws three TDs as Chargers win 40-7Patriots lose sixth straight for second time in 2024Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots on Saturday.The win also secured the fourth postseason appearance in Jim Harbaugh’s five seasons as an NFL coach, adding to the three he made during his stint with the San Francisco 49ers. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Father of the Bride director Charles Shyer dies as family issues heartbreaking statement

The director of hit films Father of the Bride and Baby Boom, Charles Shyer, has died at the age of 83

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8 hours ago Kyle Walker 'didn't give his kids with Lauryn Goodman anything for Christmas' despite fortune

Footballer Kyle Walker is said to have not gifted his two children with Lauryn Goodman any presents for Christmas despite his £27million fortune and pals urging him to 'do the right thing'

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11 hours ago Love Island's Millie Court attacked by jellyfish after ignoring warning signs

Millie Court had a holiday nightmare after she was stung by a jellyfish while in Australia with her boyfriend Liam Reardon as she admitted it is 'my own fault'

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8 hours ago Judi Dench reveals tree in honour of Maggie Smith bore fruit on day of funeral

The Oscar-winning actress died in hospital aged 89 in September.

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11 hours ago Noughties pop star unrecognisable as he enjoys resurgence 20 years on from hit single

A noughties pop singer who found fame with his song about having a Bad Day has been brought back into the spotlight after performing on a hit Canadian talent show

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8 hours ago John Legend celebrates his 46th birthday in London with wife Chrissy Teigen

The American model marked the occasion by sharing a photo to Instagram of the singer-songwriter on a day out in the capital.

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11 hours ago Back To The Future's George McFly star unrecognisable almost 40 years since hit films

Crispin Glover played George McFly in the hit 1985 movie Back To The Future and now looks worlds away from his geeky character in the hugely successful cult film

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