60 minutes ago Strictly star Shayne Ward's fiancée refused to speak to him for 24 hours after he delivered shock news

Shayne Ward is currently wowing viewers on Strictly Come Dancing, but his time on the hit BBC show wasn't the only time he was left in the doghouse by his partner

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65 minutes ago One Direction fans make 'sad realisation' after Liam Payne's tragic death

One Direction fans have been left heartbroken by the sudden death of Liam Payne, and they have been making a 'sad realisation' about the late Strip That Down singer

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70 minutes ago ‘Have you forgotten everything?’ Mainz fans fury at Klopp’s Red Bull move

Fans of Klopp’s former club display banners at gameMainz beaten 2-0 by Leipzig; Leverkusen beat FrankfurtJürgen Klopp has been criticised by fans of his former club Mainz for his decision to join energy drinks company Red Bull and oversee its network of clubs. Mainz supporters held banners during their team’s Bundesliga game against Leipzig – a Red Bull-backed club – in which they addressed their former hero.“Have you forgotten everything we gave you?” asked one huge banner behind one of the goals, referring to Klopp’s tearful farewell speech when he left the club after 18 years as a player and coach in 2008. Continue reading...

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80 minutes ago The week in audio: Origin Story: Russell Brand – Confidence Man; Lost Notes: Groupies; The Lion, the Witch and the Wonder – review

Brand’s strange journey from darling of the left to cancelled crank makes for an informed podcast, while a power imbalance impairs rock groupies’ tales. Plus, writer Katherine Rundell on the power of children’s fictionOrigin Story: Russell Brand – Confidence Man (Podmasters)Lost Notes: Groupies: Women of the Sunset Strip from the Pill to Punk (KCRW)The Lion, the Witch and the Wonder (Radio 4) | BBC SoundsOrigin Story, a podcast about understanding politics (topics covered: centrism, George Orwell, No 10, among others), has just launched its sixth series. The opening episode is a 90-minute show on that renowned political powerhouse Russell Brand. Which may seem odd, but hosts Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey use Brand in a way, you could argue, that Brand has used others: as a means of gettin...

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81 minutes ago Strictly star Shayne Ward's fiancée refused to speak to him for 24 hours after huge shock

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Shayne Ward is engaged to actress Sophie Ward, with two children together. His career success once left her speechless for a very good reason

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94 minutes ago Bloke wanted 'love, peace, and harmony' tattoo on arm but left with takeaway order nightmare

A man in search of a meaningful tattoo ended up with a takeaway order branded across his forearm as he tried to celebrate the Thai culture and language – but luckily he likes the dish

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1 hour ago Why Erik ten Hag received yellow card vs Brentford after Matthijs de Ligt decision

Erik ten Hag was left fuming after Manchester United conceded from a corner when Matthijs de Ligt had to be taken off for treatment

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1 hour ago Erik ten Hag rages over Matthijs de Ligt call before Brentford goal vs Man Utd

Manchester United were left fuming after referee Sam Barrott forced Matthijs de Ligt off the pitch ahead of Brentford's opening goal on Saturday afternoon

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2 hours ago Bargain Hunt pair floored over unexpected windfall as £14 item turns into huge profit

One Bargain Hunt couple were left speechless as a £14 item made them a huge profit on the BBC show after their expert Roo Irvine bought the item for them as a bonus buy

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2 hours ago Martine McCutcheon's devastating health diagnosis 'left her sobbing all day'

Martine McCutcheon, who is best known for her role as Tiffany Mitchell in EastEnders, was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in 2023, among other conditions

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