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Colson Smith shared with Coronation Street actors Jack P Shepherd and Ben Price what's next for him after Weatherfield

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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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69 minutes ago Stephen ‘tWtich’ Boss’ widow Allison Holker responds to claims she’s ‘disgracing’ him for a paycheck

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ wife says she discovered his drug addiction days after his death in 2022

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

The BBC has quietly removed a dark comedy from iPlayer, despite its critical acclaim and strong fan following. The show, which starred Ruth Jones, was taken down due to licensing issues, with no plans for its return.

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58 minutes ago How to watch this year's award season films, from The Substance to The Brutalist

Seeing some of this year’s most-hyped movies will involve a cinema visit but a couple are already on streaming services

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4 hours ago School of Rock child stars tie the knot more than 20 years after filming

The film’s young stars reconnected after first meeting on the Jack Black comedy

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22 hours ago The Travelling Auctioneers' art sells for thousands after guest misses auction after health scare

The Travelling Auctioneers' guest was unable to film the final auction scenes following a health scare.

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36 minutes ago Inside Adrian Mutu's wild life from Transylvanian temptress to coke shame

Adrian Mutu was a hero in Serie A, but his career quickly unravelled during a series of tabloid scandals after a high-profile move to Chelsea in 2003

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26 hours ago Blake Lively's lawyers slam 'more attacks' from Justin Baldoni's team after 'smear campaign'

Following the film It Ends With Us, Blake Lively filed a complaint against Justin Baldoni.

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8 hours ago M&S 'flattering' £49 dress with all five star ratings praised for being 'absolutely perfect'

The 'elegant' dress that's suitable for 'any occasion' has become one of Marks and Spencer's bestselling items

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6 hours ago Gordon Ramsay shows true colours as Olympic hero forced to fight back tears

Adam Peaty has won a host of medals during his swimming career but was almost moved to tears when he received an emotional message from his future father-in-law Gordon Ramsay

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86 minutes ago Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy add insult to injury for Greg Norman at TGL launch

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy invited the man tipped to take over from Greg Normal as the CEO of LIV Golf to the launch of their Tomorrow's Golf League event earlier this week

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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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30 hours ago I've visited all 27 Caribbean islands and am a travel expert. Here's the definitive guide on which to go to, the best bargains... and the ones to avoid like the plague

Every winter I'm asked where is the best place to go in a charismatic region that offers much more variety than we realise. While every island has its charms, these are my all-time faves.

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40 minutes ago Danny Dyer admits his kids are left 'petrified' when they visit his his old council estate

The former EastEnders actor, 47, said he was "lucky to have managed to have had quite a long career up to this point" as he reflected on his time in the industry

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29 hours ago Florida doctor 'forced young girls to film sadistic sex acts that led to one child's horrific death'

In one tragic case a 13-year-old girl died after Stephen Andrew Leedy, a palliative care doctor in the Tampa Bay area, reportedly told her how to hang herself.

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16 hours ago How to buy a house for HALF price. I went to a property auction where super

The auction room goes quiet in suspense as the auctioneer raises the gavel above the block with a theatrical flourish. 'Going first... going second... going for the third and final time... gone,' he roars.

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6 hours ago Gordon Ramsay shows true colours in text message as Olympic hero fights back tears

Adam Peaty has won a host of medals during his swimming career but was almost moved to tears when he received an emotional message from his future father-in-law Gordon Ramsay

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87 minutes ago Netflix's Missing You divides fans with its 'predictable' ending and unresolved plotlines

Netflix viewers have been left fuming at the ending of Missing You, the latest adaptation of Harlan Coben's work, with some even branding the show "terrible" and "predictable"

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8 hours ago London’s Kinoteka Polish Film Festival Sets 2025 Edition Including BFI & ICA Backed Wojciech Has Retrospective

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

BBC Escape To The Country's Ginny Buckley was left gobsmacked after a couple had one of the best views she'd ever seen in her career of the property show

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25 hours ago We tried 11 budget mascaras and these are the best – including £6 Amazon find

If you're looking for the best mascara that delivers on volume, length and lash definition, then look no further than these budget buys - recommended by our testers

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6 hours ago Squid Game fans joke ‘someone is getting fired’ after spotting major blunder at key moment in season 2 finale

Hit Netflix show has fallen victim to a filming error in new season

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87 minutes ago PETER HITCHENS: Americans do NOT understand Britain... Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch should be wary when they come bearing gifts

America's Right Wing is absolutely not the friend of British conservatives, and those of us who want to defend our country's traditions should steer clear of Trumpoids and Muskites.

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8 hours ago Meghan Markle's new cookery show is classed 'reality TV' as Netflix labels Duchess's series 'relaxing' and 'feel

The streamer is currently promoting the Duchess of Sussex 's long-awaited lifestyle series ahead of the show's premiere on January 15.

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43 minutes ago Jerry Springer Show refused to fly guests home if they walked off set, according to new Netflix doc

The new Netflix documentary ‘Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action’ explores the making of the controversial talk show

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27 hours ago Debenhams' 'quiet' dehumidifier that 'clears out mould' now under £100 after price slash

Debenhams has reduced the price of this 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier with Built-in Humidistat by a whopping 46 per cent.

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8 hours ago Netflix airs 'crazy' new Jerry Springer documentary as shocked fans admit 'I have no words'

Netflix’s bombshell documentary about The Jerry Springer Show takes a murky look behind the scenes of the popular talk show.

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91 minutes ago More fizzle than pop: the limits of Nicole Kidman’s erotic drama Babygirl

There are bold scenes for mainstream American cinema but the sexy dom/sub age gap movie can’t quite figure out what it’s saying about desireArguably the most transgressive scene in Babygirl, A24’s erotic drama from the Dutch writer and director Halina Reijn that has Nicole Kidman on the awards circuit, is the first one. The film opens with an orgasm – for both Romy Mathis (Kidman) and her husband, Jacob (Antonio Banderas), together, in the marital bed. But as Jacob slumbers in post-coital bliss, Romy scampers down the hall – the shot of Kidman’s bare, apple-cheeked behind recalls her first scene in Stanley Kubrick’s 1999 film Eyes Wide Shut, one of several erotic 90s touchstones Reijn seeks to invoke and invert through the female gaze. In another room, we witness a private ritual. Her hands desperately flutter across a laptop keyboard; she prostrates on the ground, and makes herself come – for real this time – to porn.It’s a bold opening salvo for a film, a statement of sorts: this ...

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31 hours ago I watched Babygirl early and the viral milk scene isn't the hottest part of the film

It's set to be the sexiest film of the year, but ignore TikTok critics as the viral milk scene pales in comparison to the George Michael montage that comes later

Culture

72 minutes ago Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods in agreement on 'absolutely incredible' Ryder Cup star

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods were gushing in their praise for Ludvig Aberg after the Swede played a staring role in the launch of their tech-infused golf league, TGL

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31 hours ago Major high street chain warns it will hike prices after Labour's tax raid budget as it is facing £67m rise in wage costs this year following changes to national insurance contributions

The UK High Street giant warned it would face the additional bill in the year to January 2026 after Rachel Reeves announced plans to increase employer national insurance.

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9 hours ago Why Rangers fans will go 'f****** mental' at Patrick Stewart as Ibrox favourite names 2 players he'd sign right now

Philippe Clement has revealed the new CEO is set to address the media over January transfer plans

Sport

1 hour ago Labour endorsed report that said the phrase 'Asian grooming gangs' was an 'anti

Kemi Badenoch referred to the definition, drawn up by an all-party Parliamentary group (APPG) co-chaired by Mr Streeting in 2018, as she clashed with Keir Starmer at PMQs.

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32 hours ago Holly Willoughby 'offered three new shows by ITV' in bid to keep her at channel

Holly Willoughby has reportedly been offered a series of new TV shows by ITV, in a bid to keep her at the channel - where she's spent most of her career

Culture

89 minutes ago Tesla AI upgrade will let you 'talk to your car' using X's Grok chatbot, says Elon Musk

A series of quiet updates point to the imminent launch of an AI voice chatbot inside the company’s EVs.

Politics

33 hours ago Luke Littler has made me an absolute fortune: Darts boss who discovered world champion aged 12 reveals how his profits have doubled in last year

Litter's journey to World Championship glory has seen him become a sporting celebrity, a transformation which his sponsors have been delighted with.

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15 hours ago Cole Palmer sends Kobbie Mainoo Chelsea transfer hint Man United will hate after contract blow

Manchester United transfer news as Kobbie Mainoo is linked with a move to Chelsea in and the Cole Palmer has now added fuel to the fire regarding his future

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3 hours ago UK Athletics and its former head of sport, 77, are charged with manslaughter after Paralympian died when metal throwing cage fell on him while training for shot put

The United Arab Emirates athlete died aged 36 after a metal throwing cage fell on him while he was training for the shot put at Newham Leisure Centre in London in 2017.

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32 hours ago The Ordinary’s new serum claims to address signs of ageing with ‘growth factors’ – but does it work?

The formula’s hero ingredient is set to make a big buzz in the skincare world in 2025

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94 minutes ago Tammy Beaumont adds her voice to those calling for more Women’s Ashes Tests

The England opener agreed with Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner that one Test is not enough

Politics

39 hours ago Bill Gates quietly makes a $373 million bet on recovery of struggling sector that he thinks will boom in 2025

Bill Gates has quietly placed a massive $373 million bet on a struggling sector, signaling his belief in a major comeback by 2025. The bold investment has sparked intrigue as it targets a hard hit industry.

Economics

25 hours ago Netflix's Squid Game fans debunk viral theory linking Front Man to surprise character

Squid Game fans have been left reeling by a theory that the Front Man is the son of Oh Il-nam, but it seems that the evidence doesn't quite hold up on closer inspection

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3 hours ago Iran hostages reflect on a crisis that defined Jimmy Carter’s presidency: ‘A fine man that did his best’

When revolutionary students seized the US embassy in Tehran they initiated a 444-day ordeal that had a huge impact on Carter in both political and human termsIsolated, incommunicado and blindfolded for much of their captivity, the newly released American hostages had mixed feelings at best about the US president who had presided – seemingly impotent and powerless – over their 444 days of misery.Some blamed him for failing to extricate them from the Iranian revolutionaries who held them against their will and subjected them to ill-treatment, including beatings and mock executions. Others blamed him for the presidential decision that prompted their incarceration. Continue reading...

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96 minutes ago ‘I’ve been hooked’: scourge of shady line calls baffles Raducanu and others

In world of elite tennis, not everyone believes rivals can be trusted to make fair calls in umpire-free practice sessionsDuring a calm, quiet afternoon in the buildup to Wimbledon last year, the former US Open champion Sloane Stephens was working on her game in a practice set against another player when her opponent’s mood suddenly soured. Stephens prides herself on her integrity and, having contested hundreds of practice matches over the years, she says she always veers on the side of caution when charged with calling her own lines. Only when she is certain there is a clear gap between the ball and line does she call an opponent’s shot out.Halfway through the set, Stephens believed her opponent had missed a second serve and called a double fault. “She thought I cheated her in the practice,” says Stephens, smiling. “I didn’t know this happened [during] the practice. I was like: ‘Second serve out, double fault.’ Apparently, she looked back at her coach in disgust.” Continue reading...

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28 hours ago The future Hearts starting XI with a punch as new transfer arrivals set tone for the rapid improvement fans crave

Neil Critchley has added two new faces so far in January but that's unlikely to be the last of the business done at Tynecastle

Sport

3 hours ago When are the BAFTA Film Awards 2025? Date, host, shortlists, venue and how to watch on television

The biggest night of the year for the British film industry is just weeks away.

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1 hour ago Wicked, A Complete Unknown and Shôgun lead Screen Actors Guild nominations

This year’s SAG noms see a strong showing for music-led films while Nicole Kidman, Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie are snubbedMusic-led films Wicked and A Complete Unknown and TV shows Shôgun and The Bear lead this year’s Screen Actors Guild nominations, it was announced this morning.Blockbuster musical Wicked heads up the film side with five nominations including for actors Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, as well as the ensemble. It was also nominated for stunt ensemble. The film, based on the long-running Broadway hit, has made over $680m at the global box office. Continue reading...

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28 hours ago Manchester United's strongest matchday squad after five transfers in the January window

Man United want to add to their squad in this month's transfer window - but it is no secret they need to cut their cloth first.

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4 hours ago Michael Jackson’s daughter reveals drug and alcohol addiction after five years of sobriety

Paris Jackson detailed recovery from heroin and alcohol addiction while also celebrating five-year sobriety markParis Jackson, the daughter of the late pop star Michael Jackson, has revealed, upon announcing she has reached five years of sobriety, that she is in recovery from heroin and alcohol addiction.She made a frank post on Instagram with a video and described herself as an alcoholic and a drug addict, while expressing her gratitude at emerging from those dependencies, People magazine reported. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago ‘This is the only dry shampoo that works on my greasy hair – it’s a gym bag must

If you're looking to keep your hairstyle looking fresher for longer between washes, this is the absolute best dry shampoo for the job, says beauty editor Laura Mulley

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29 hours ago Squid Game in glaring blunder as Netflix cameraman caught in background of season two fight scene

Eagle-eyed fans managed to spot a cameraman in one tense scene who only appeared for a few seconds.

Sport

4 hours ago 'Dark' gangland drama with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes much 'better' than Netflix Black Doves

Netflix spy thriller Black Doves has been a hit with most viewers since it dropped before Christmas. But there's a gangland drama on ITVX some say is much "better", although it's "not for the faint-hearted"

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2 hours ago Amazon Prime adds 'scariest movie of the year' that's 'Silence of the Lambs meets Mindhunter'

One of the most celebrated films of the last year is finally available to stream at home for those with an Amazon Prime subscription

Politics

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

Sport

5 hours ago Plans for new additional support needs base at Ayrshire school take a step forward

The plans seek listed building consent in order to re-configure two rooms within Troon Primary School and transform the space.

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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

Politics

6 hours ago 'Powerful and shamefully entertaining' horror movie with 'outstanding' Hollywood superstar coming to Netflix

The movie has divided fans with some calling it silly while others claim the whole thing feels 'soulless'.

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2 hours ago Employment expert shares CV hack for parents returning to work after career break

Sisters Amelia and Lydia Miller started their company Ivee to help women get back into work after a longer career break, such as being a stay-at-home mum – and shared their top tips

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8 hours ago Awards success of cartel boss musical Emilia Pérez prompts outrage in Mexico

The film about Mexico has just one main actor who is Mexican, and Mexicans say it’s heavy with stereotypes and treats violence with frivolityA musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes their death, transitions and is reborn as a heroine searching for the forcibly disappeared is sweeping international film awards, but prompted amusement and outrage in Mexico.Emilia Pérez, directed by Jacques Audiard, has been largely praised by international critics, though some noted it risked trivialising extremely sensitive issues. It scooped the jury prize at Cannes before winning four Golden Globes on Sunday, including those for best musical or comedy and best non-English language film. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Debenhams slashes 72% off 'efficient' dehumidifier hailed as 'whisper quiet'

Dehumidifiers provide essential moisture management in the home.

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9 hours ago Hollywood actors praise ‘brave firefighters’ amid Los Angeles wildfires

Thousands of people living in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, home to a string of A-list celebrities, were ordered to evacuate.

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2 hours ago Many wise people have told me how to live a better life. Obviously I didn’t pay attention | Adrian Chiles

Grandad, Alan Sugar, a man I met in the pub: I’ve ignored them all. No wonder I don’t have any advice of my own to pass onWhat’s the best bit of advice you’ve ever had? It’s a common question to lob in at the end of an interview. I mean the kind of interview you might be doing to promote a book or a film or something, rather than an interview for a job. Although I suppose it might crop up there too. I wouldn’t know, as I believe the last interview I had of that kind was for a job at the Birmingham Post in 1992. Not quite sure how I’ve managed to swerve all that stress ever since.When I’ve asked the question of someone, on the radio, the interviewee has invariably been stuck for an answer. Now I see why. I’ve been asked it several times in recent months, at literary festivals and whatnot, talking about a book of these columns. In the absence of a prepared answer, it’s difficult to come up with anything interesting in reply. And preparation has never been my strong point, even though ...

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11 hours ago A moment that changed me: I went to Kew Gardens – and found a place of safety after homelessness and drug addiction

I’d had a very tough few years after my father died, living on the streets and sleeping with one eye open. But as I looked at a tulip tree that day, my love of gardening came flooding backI spent the early 00s living in my family home in west London, caring for my elderly father. When he died, in February 2015, I lost my home. When you’re on the streets, you have to sleep with one eye open in case people try to steal your things, so you end up being on alert 24 hours a day. The effect of living like that means you often look for distraction and I soon began spending time with other homeless people who were drinking and using drugs. I started smoking crack and heroin, and drinking heavily. My days all began to look the same: trying to stay warm, get into shelters, eat and score the next fix.When Covid hit in early 2020, things became really hard – people were getting ill on the street and it felt sometimes as if we had been abandoned. Eventually, I was relocated to a hotel room in Pu...

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2 hours ago LIV Golf star and Ryder Cup winner receive Masters lifeline with special invitations

Augusta National has confirmed the recipients of its special invitations for the 2025 Masters, with LIV Golf star Joaquin Niemann and European Ryder Cup winner Nicolai Hojgaard receiving the good news

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12 hours ago SAG Awards nominations and premieres cancelled as wildfires hit Los Angeles

About 30,000 people living in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, home to a string of A-list celebrities, have been ordered to evacuate.

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

15 hours ago Grooming gang fantasist Eleanor Williams is 'happy and making a new life for herself' after 'model' prisoner was released early from jail quietly under Keir Starmer's scheme

The revelation that Eleanor Williams , 24, has been released less than two year in an eight-and-a-half-year jail term has shocked locals in her hometown of Barrow-in-Furness.

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3 hours ago When are the Oscars 2025? Date, host, shortlists, venue and how to watch on television

With awards season well underway, the eyes of the movie world will soon be focused on the biggest awards ceremony of them all – the Oscars.

Politics

17 hours ago Jack Grealish urged to end Man City nightmare after Pep Guardiola warning

Jack Grealish has struggled badly this season and the attacker has now been told to push for an exit from Manchester City in a bid to reignite his stalling career

Events

3 hours ago ‘My daughter was left to fit in an A&E waiting room due to carnage at Wales’ biggest hospital’

A woman has described the sorry state of parts of the hospital and said that her and her family's experience over the weekend amounted to an 'absolute disaster'

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17 hours ago Hollywood cancels film premieres as firefighters battle ‘extreme’ wildfire

There have been no injuries reported, but multiple structures have been damaged in the blaze which saw more than 250 firefighters on the scene.

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