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2 hours ago How David Attenborough's radical '70s BBC show Open Door gave trans women, housewives and black teachers a platform, launching 'mini cultural revolution'

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49 minutes ago BBC Escape To The Country's Ginny Buckley gobsmacked by show first 'My goodness'

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Finance executive Ana Mostarac contacted Airbnb to request help with re-booking accommodation farther away from the danger zone.

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67 minutes ago Ruth Jones faces devastating blow as BBC axe sitcom in major iPlayer overhaul

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54 minutes ago Former BBC Radio DJ Alex Belfield who stalked Jeremy Vine jokes about his convictions as he promotes speaking tour after he leaves jail

Alex Belfield, a former BBC local radio presenter, was jailed for five years in September 2022 for stalking several broadcasters, including the Channel 5 and BBC Radio 2 presenter.

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6 hours ago Three Coronation Street exits addressed as ITV star says 'it's the nature of soaps'

During Wednesday's episode of This Morning, Sharon Marshall confirmed that three Coronation Street cast members including Sue Cleaver, Colson Smith and Charlotte Jordan are leaving

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63 minutes ago 'I was on The Traitors and there's one thing producers don't want you to know'

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8 hours ago Palisades Fire live: First casualties confirmed as inferno spreads across Los Angeles forcing 30,000 to flee their homes

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76 minutes ago Who is the host of The Traitors US? Alan Cumming’s journey from GoldenEye baddie to reality show host

The Scottish actor has worked with everyone from Stanley Kubrick to the Spice Girls

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9 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks gets same message as fans demand change after TV return

Fans were quick to flood him with comments as he made his TV return after his successful stint on Strictly

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78 minutes ago Is Tom Sandoval the most hated traitor ever? Here’s what his castmates have said about him

The third season of ‘The Traitors’ begins streaming on Peacock on January 9, 2025

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8 hours ago Palisades fire live: First casualties confirmed as inferno spreads across Los Angeles forcing 30,000 to flee their homes

‘Multiple burn victims’ are among the first reported injuries as fires rage across Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and Sylmar, leaving schools closed and more than 300,000 without power

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6 hours ago Man United have nobody to blame for Kobbie Mainoo nightmare amid £890k

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6 hours ago Boxing icon insists Tyson Fury is a 'massive favourite' against Anthony Joshua

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96 minutes ago Moment LA man decides to let his $5M home burn to the ground and flees for his life as devastating wildfires kill two and decimates multi

Orly Israel , 30, was seen in a clip shared to social media leaving behind the $5 million property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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25 hours ago EastEnders' Julie Bates' return 'sealed' as history with husband Nigel explained

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81 minutes ago A British royal, a retired wrestler and a slew of reality stars: Meet the cast for The Traitors US season 3

Alan Cumming returns to host Peacock’s hit game show series premiering this month

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9 hours ago Sir Ben Wallace says SAS must live within rule of law after murder pass claims

The former defence secretary said it was ‘absolutely’ essential the Afghanistan Inquiry got definitive answers over whether murders took place.

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7 hours ago Mikel Arteta makes admission about Arsenal fans who leave Emirates Stadium early following Newcastle defeat

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1 hour ago Horrific Russian airstrike leaves at least 13 dead and dozens more injured with fireball blast leaving victims strewn across road in Ukrainian city

The bodies of the dead and injured were strewn across a road and adjacent pavements next to damaged public transport.

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26 hours ago The Traitors 2025 cast: who is in cast for season three of Peacock TV show

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85 minutes ago ‘He jolted us out of our comfort zone’: Antonio Pappano, Martyn Brabbins and more on Pierre Boulez

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22 hours ago High school students walk out of classes over handling of Washington teacher’s alleged sexual misconduct case

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29 hours ago 'I love my baby name choice – but husband says it sounds like video game character'

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85 minutes ago Sarah McBride slams Republicans for attempted trans sports ban: ‘Defies understanding’

The first openly transgender lawmaker exclusively tells The Independent that Republicans’ prioritization of the legislation leaves her “mystified that this is a priority” for the GOP.

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22 hours ago Liam Payne chose much higher hotel room despite 'manager' booking another suite

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11 hours ago Coronation Street fans beg 'please don't go' as they react to favourite confirming exit in latest blow

Charlotte Jordan became the latest star to confirm her exit as Daisy Midgeley

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2 hours ago Raging inferno kills two: Terrified residents flee for their lives as out of control Los Angeles wildfires engulfs mansions and destroys more than 5,000 acres of land

Orly Israel , 30, was seen in a clip shared to social media leaving behind the $5 million property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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1 hour ago Travis Kelce denies Chiefs lost to eliminate Bengals from NFL playoffs

Chiefs lost crucial game to allow Denver into postseasonKansas City have struggled against Cincinnati in playoffsTravis Kelce has rebutted claims that the Kansas City Chiefs rested starters in their final game of the regular season in order to deny the Cincinnati Bengals a place in the playoffs.After the Bengals won their final game of the regular season last Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, they needed the Denver Broncos to lose to the Chiefs and the New York Jets to beat the Miami Dolphins the following day. The Jets duly overcame the Dolphins, but a severely weakened Chiefs team lost 38-0 to the Broncos, allowing Denver to claim the final wildcard spot in the AFC. Continue reading...

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26 hours ago Clive Myrie's eye condition explained by doctor after appearance worries BBC News viewers

BBC News at Six host Clive Myrie sparked fears over his health as he presented the news with a 'droopy eye', after he said he was suffering from an infection, but a doctor has now explained what could be the cause of it

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25 hours ago Escape to the Country's Jules Hudson spots major renovation blunder as he reunites with buyers

BBC Escape to the Country presenter Jules Hudson was left stunned as he spotted a major issue with a couple's 'dream home' just minutes after he walked inside

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Myles Lewis-Skelly the only bright point in a hugely disappointing loss that leaves Wembley hopes hanging by a thread

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2 hours ago Palisades fire live updates: Two dead and ‘high number’ injured in wind

‘Multiple burn victims’ are among the first reported injuries as the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires rage southern California, leaving schools closed and more than 300,000 without power

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1 hour ago Germans are declared 'world champions in sick leave' by country's leading insurer as it reveals poorly workers take average of 20 days off each year

The staggeringly high number of sick days are way above the European Union average of just eight days per year.

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28 hours ago BBC Morning Live doctor shares brownie packed with nutrients and fibre

Dr Claire Bailey Mosley, wife to the late Michael Mosley, shared her recipe - and it looks yummy

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26 hours ago Shoppers branded 'psychos' after Tesco reveals nation's favourite meal deal combination

For the past two years, the nation's go-to combination for Tesco's Meal Deal has been Tesco Sausage Bacon & Egg Triple, McCoy's Flame Grilled Steak Grab Bag Crisps 45g and Coca-Cola 500ml.

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20 hours ago Cole Palmer makes feelings clear on Chelsea's Kobbie Mainoo transfer interest

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo's future at Old Trafford is uncertain, having reached a contract stalemate - and Chelsea are said to be eyeing a transfer if the star chooses to leave

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2 hours ago Coronation Street's 'shock' exits: Who has left and who is rumoured to be leaving the cobbles in 2025

A series of 'unexpected' exits from the ITV soap were previously teased

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2 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Tess Daly says 'that's a wrap' with lookalike daughter and triggers comments

The Strictly Come Dancing host gave a brief look at how she spent the recent Christmas period in a social media post

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29 hours ago BBC chief Tim Davie wins battle to stop two luxury homes being built near his £4m farmhouse after claiming they were 'too suburban'

The corporation boss, 57, and his wife Anne lodged their objection in December 2023, when a local housebuilder applied to build the homes 20 yards from his house.

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29 hours ago Six players who could leave Man United in January as Ruben Amorim gets £118m opportunity

The latest Manchester United transfer news as the club need to raise funds for any incomings over the January transfer window.

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30 hours ago Hulk Hogan, 71, is BOOED OUT of WWE and stutters over his words after fans turned on him for declaring he is racist in historic n

Hulk Hogan is indeed a WWE legend, but that doesn't mean he's a fan favourite in 2025. During WWE's debut on Netflix, Hogan appeared on RAW and couldn't believe the reaction

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2 hours ago EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy joins hit BBC series in new role away from soap

The show is set to make a comeback on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer this February.

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2 hours ago Piers Morgan boldly quits News UK role for controversial career across the pond

Piers Morgan has announced he will be leaving Rupert Murdoch's News UK and will be waving goodbye to his presenting role as the TV host takes his career over to the US

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37 hours ago Dancing on Ice star Steve Redgrave reveals secret health battle that's left little feeling in his feet

Sir Steve Redgrave is taking to the ice for the new series of Dancing on Ice, despite an illness that leaves him with little feeling in his feet and another condition that affects his hands

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30 hours ago Man United handed clear Marcus Rashford transfer plan after £35m triple rejection

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford announced his desire to leave Old Trafford last month and his game time has been non-existent since

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2 hours ago Terror on JetBlue flight as argument between man and woman over phone leads to door being ripped open

JetBlue Flight 161 leaving from Boston Logan International Airport was stopped on the tarmac after a man pulled open a plane door and triggered an emergency slide.

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2 hours ago The Traitors: How you can get Claudia Winkleman's iconic look on a budget

Award-winning TV series The Traitors is back and it’s bigger than ever.

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30 hours ago UK's favourite Tesco meal deal revealed as internet fumes over 'shock' inclusion

"No wonder this country is a mess if this is the most popular snack"

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41 hours ago Clive Myrie reassures fans after sparking outpouring of concern over his 'droopy left eye' on BBC News

The newsreader, 60, has presented the weekday news bulletin on BBC One for the past decade, but sparked a flood of concern during the latest live broadcast.

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2 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick makes adorable Michelle Tsiakkas admission as she says 'we can't wait'

They gave a glimpse at their reunion for the next part of their Strictly Come Dancing journey

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2 hours ago Justice department to release part of Trump election interference report, leaving out documents case – US politics live

Department of Justice to release details on Jack Smith’s investigation into attempts to overturn 2020 result but withhold Mar-a-Lago documents portion The justice department did not say when it would release the portion of special counsel Jack Smith’s report detailing his investigation of Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election, the Associated Press reports.Yesterday, a federal judge in Florida temporarily blocked the department from releasing the entire report, and the justice department has asked an appeals court to overturn that decision. Continue reading...

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30 hours ago The Vivienne's heartbreaking final days ahead of '£400k house move and luxe holiday'

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2 hours ago Moment terrified shoppers flee Regent Street after police order them to leave area 'immediately' over bomb scare

Metropolitan Police officers swarmed the iconic Mayfair street and cordoned it off along with the nearby New Burlington Street whilst they investigated the potential threat.

Events

2 hours ago Claudia Winkleman’s best outfits in series three of The Traitors – and how to recreate them

Claudia Winkleman’s stylist tells Daisy Lester that the looks have “definitely got more of a punk flavour this year”

Politics

30 hours ago Man Utd star Casemiro to earn £42m a year in huge transfer as Ruben Amorim solves problem

Manchester United are willing to let one of their biggest earners leave the club this January transfer window after Ruben Amorim has decided the star is not part of his long term plans

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3 hours ago Terrified Los Angeles residents flee for their lives when flames engulf their multi

Orly Israel , 30, was seen in a clip shared to social media leaving behind the $5 million property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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3 hours ago West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui and Steidten may go too

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32 hours ago BBC Bread star Jean Boht leaves huge £2.6million fortune after her death aged 91

Actress Jean Boht died in 2023 at the age of 91 and now her huge fortune has been revealed, with the star's cash said to have gone to her daughters

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3 hours ago Eerie moment LA man abandons his luxurious $5m home to flames as wildfires edge closer

Orly Israel , 30, was seen in a clip shared to social media leaving behind the $5 million property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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3 hours ago West Ham sack Julen Lopetegui as Graham Potter lined up as new manager

The former Spain and Real Madrid leaves after just six months

Politics

33 hours ago Close Brothers appoints new boss amid looming crisis for car finance industry

Adrian Sainsbury has stepped down as chief executive of Close Brothers' motor finance arm after taking medical leave in September, with finance director Mike Morgan taking over

Economics

3 hours ago This common breakfast food 'makes your blood sticky', warns top BBC presenter

The telly favourite revealed that she has cut this food from her kids' diet.

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3 hours ago Traitors fans just realising you can visit iconic location from show – there's a catch

Fans of BBC's The Traitors can't get enough of this year's series, and viewers wanting to take their dedication a step further can visit one of the show's most iconic locations – under one condition

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35 hours ago Liverpool complete first transfer of January window as goalkeeper deal sealed

Liverpool have agreed their first deal of the January transfer window with Brazilian goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga leaving Anfield to return to his homeland with Fluminense, having spent time on loan with Macclesfield, St Patrick’s Athletic and Livingston.

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3 hours ago Bread star Jean Boht who starred as Ma Boswell leaves a fortune in her will after death aged 91

Boht, died aged 91 from Alzheimer's complications in September, 2023, played acid tongued matriarch Nellie Boswell in the hugely popular series. Her will left everything to her two filmmaker daughters

Events

3 hours ago Piers Morgan to leave Rupert Murdoch's News UK to focus on YouTube channel

The former Daily Mirror editor and Good Morning Britain presenter has bought the Uncensored brand through his production company Wake Up Productions

Politics

40 hours ago Bread star Jean Boht who played Nellie Boswell in BBC sitcom left behind £2.6million fortune after her death aged 91

EXCLUSIVE: Jean Boht, who died aged 91 from Alzheimer's complications on September 12, 2023, played acid tongued matriarch Nellie Boswell in the hugely popular TV series.

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4 hours ago BBC The Traitors winner 'named' as contestants fight to steal the prize pot

The Traitors contestants are still figuring out who they need to eliminate to get their hands on the money

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3 hours ago BBC icon says 'let's not go there' as she hints at having very cheeky tattoo

BBC News legend Maryam Moshiri had been presenting an item about tattoos when she stood from her chair to give viewers a hint at where a cheeky tattoo could have been on her body

Politics

40 hours ago Paddy McGuinness says he earned £17.50 a week aged 16 and walked to work 'with holes in his shoes'

The comedian, 51, returned to where he first landed a paying job in his latest episode of BBC's Inside The Factory - Warburton's bread factory.

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4 hours ago Coronation Street fans 'confirm' when Daisy Midgeley will leave in 'explosive' scenes as fans plead another star to stay

It cames after Charlotte Jordan announced she is leaving the ITV soap after four years playing the character

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3 hours ago Replaying games from my past with my young children has been surreal – and transformative

Introducing my kids to games like Link’s Awakening has given me a whole new perspective on these old favourites and made me excited for what new video game adventures we’ll have together in the futureThanks to some distinctly Scottish weather over the holidays, my family and I ended up celebrating Hogmanay at home rather than at the party we’d planned to attend. My smallest son’s wee pal and his parents came over for dinner, and when the smaller members of our group started to spiral out of control around 9pm, we threw them a little midnight countdown party in Animal Crossing.The last time I played Animal Crossing was in the depths of lockdown. Tending my island paradise helped me cope while largely imprisoned in a 2.5 bedroom basement flat with a baby, a toddler and a teenager. (I was far from the only one – the National Videogame Museum compiled an archive of people’s Animal Crossing experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic, and it’s evident that it was a lifeline for many.) Our g...

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4 hours ago Moment terrified shoppers flee Regent Street after police order them to leave area 'immediately' over bomb sca

Moment terrified shoppers flee Regent Street after police order them to leave area 'immediately' over bomb sca  Daily Mail

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