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Former EastEnders actor Joe Swash says he and Stacey Solomon try to make as many memories as possible with their children, but admits it can sometimes be "really difficult"

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8 hours ago New mystery virus leaves hundreds of adults and children bald as health officials baffled

Hundreds of people have been left bald by a mystery virus, with health officials at a loss as to what has caused it with not much in common between all 15 villages where it's been seen

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48 minutes ago Shoppers have hours to get 70% off lingerie, toys and more in Lovehoney's winter sale

The iconic British brand has made huge discounts on hundreds of bedroom essentials but shoppers need to act quickly to get the savings

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2 hours ago Championship top scorer Borja Sainz given lengthy ban for spitting incident

Norwich star Sainz has scored 15 goals this season but has had the book thrown at him after admitting to spitting at Chris Mepham during a game against Sunderland last month

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34 minutes ago Three teenagers arrested after boy, 17, fatally stabbed near Bedford bus station

Thomas Taylor was attacked on Wednesday evening and died in hospital

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3 hours ago When cruises go horribly wrong – from harrowing 'falling man' photo to 'sewage on walls'

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6 hours ago Paris accuses Algeria of trying to humiliate France by refusing to admit a deported influencer

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has accused Algeria of “trying to humiliate France” after the North African country refused to admit one of its nationals who was being deported

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2 hours ago Nurse fired for 'bizarre' and 'disgusting' act that stunned patient and left supporters PRAYING for his health

A nurse at an Iowa hospital committed a 'bizarre' and 'unhinged' act next to a man suffering congenital heart disease in a viral video that got her fired.

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57 minutes ago Stacey Solomon's husband Joe Swash admits home life 'can be really difficult'

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21 hours ago Stunning townhouse with hidden courtyard just seconds from one of Wales’ most popular beaches

It's in one of Wales' most recognisable locations

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55 minutes ago Dry January could help Brits save money as over half admit feeling pressure to splash the cash on a night out

Scots may still be reeling from the festive period and laying off the booze for a month may be welcome for a spending break

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4 hours ago Full list of NHS hospitals declaring critical incidents amid surge in flu cases

NHS trusts have declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments

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44 minutes ago Mandy Moore furiously slams critics after vile backlash over LA fires GoFundMe

Mandy Moore has been promoting a fundraising page for two relatives who 'lost everything' in the Eaton Fire this week, as fires continue to sweep through southern California

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26 hours ago When is Babygirl in UK cinemas, can it be streamed, and what do the critics say?

The film received all the hype at the Venice Film Festival

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5 hours ago Some Greater Manchester hospital patients are 'waiting 24 hours for a bed' as staff make worrying claim

About 20 NHS trusts in England have declared critical incidents this week

Science

60 minutes ago Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops

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26 hours ago Heidi Montag emotionally admits she has ‘two pairs of jeans and two shirts’ left after LA fire torched home

Montag’s husband Spencer Pratt documented the wildfire on social media as it ripped through their home in Pacific Palisades

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7 hours ago Marks and Spencer's 'luxury' £165 bedding set that's perfect for spring slashed to £67 elsewhere

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24 hours ago Novak Djokovic claims he was ‘poisoned’ after being detained during Australian Open in 2022

The 24-time grand slam champion spent time in quarantine after admitting to making a false statement on a travel document in 2022

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75 minutes ago Saving Torah scrolls and saying prayers, Los Angeles fires leave congregants without worship spaces

Among the thousands of buildings destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires were a mosque, a synagogue, a Catholic parish and a half-dozen Protestant churches

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31 hours ago Lily Allen breaks down as she confirms split from husband David Harbour admitting she 'can only focus on her pain right now' and will be taking a break from showbiz

Lily Allen has confirmed her split from husband David Harbour in a new podcast as she detailed her fragile state of mind during a 'tough period'.

Culture

61 minutes ago Nicole Kidman says her daughters have no interest in watching 'embarrassing' sex scenes in Babygirl

Kidman admitted she struggled to watch a particularly steamy scene during the world premiere

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30 hours ago Heidi Montag tearfully admits she only has 'two pairs of jeans and two shirts' left after she and husband Spencer Pratt were forced to flee their home before it was destroyed by LA fires

The couple evacuated their home with their two sons earlier this week after the fires began to spread, and images have since shown that their property has been destroyed.

Society

8 hours ago Naomi Watts was told she ‘would never work again’ if she admitted to being menopausal

Watts was warned that drawing attention to your age after 23 years old in Hollywood is ‘career suicide’

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30 hours ago Manchester United's underfire coach has a chance to silence the critics this weekend

Man Utd conceded twice from corners at Arsenal just over a month ago but they have a chance to put that right this weekend.

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1 hour ago Mandy Moore has blunt response to GoFundMe backlash after losing home in LA fire

The musician and actor instructed critics to: ‘Kindly F Off’

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8 hours ago Stanton Williams to Design Fleming Research Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom

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2 hours ago UK and Welsh governments to announce direction of travel to address decades of rail underinvestment in Wales

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32 hours ago ‘We’re done’: Breaking Bad house owners driven away from home by fans after 52 years

New Mexico property owner has to put up with hundreds of visitors a day

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9 hours ago AD FEATURE: A&E doctor reveals the ideal way to get speedy treatment this winter

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1 hour ago DEAR CAROLINE: I moved hundreds of miles to nurse my boyfriend's dying mum

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20 hours ago Mystery virus leads to 'severe pneumonia in days' as patient says 'it's worse than 2022'

Alleged reports from Chinese socia media suggest people going through an outbreak of HMPV cases in the country are experiencing crowded hospitals that are worse than during Covid

Science

2 hours ago The AfD leader’s fawning over Elon Musk should sink her party. Instead, it will boost it | Thomas Verreyer

Alice Weidel’s livestreamed chat with the X owner made for excruciating listening – but even talk of Hitler won’t deter her supportersImagine a politician fighting a general election being granted the opportunity of a publicly livestreamed chat with one of the most powerful figures in the world, only to be heard wriggling out of it after 70 minutes. “I don’t know what to continue (with),” Alice Weidel said to Elon Musk, in effect shutting down the unique audience the owner of X had gifted the AfD leader on Thursday evening.Admittedly, the rambling conversation felt longer than 70 minutes. It missed moderation and while Musk and Weidel giggled a lot and agreed on almost every issue, the sense that they were boring each other became increasingly acute as they droned on about space travel and religious belief rather than the alleged decline of western civilisation. Had Adolf Hitler not been mentioned, the highly anticipated live talk would have been shocking only for being so unnewswor...

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34 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur posts health update as fiancee rushes to his hospital bedside after worrying mystery collapse and nine minutes of treatment on the pitch in Tottenham's win over Liverpool

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has posted an update on his condition after suffering a worrying injury in his side's 1-0 win over Liverpool on Wednesday night.

Society

10 hours ago One million NHS Scotland waiting list backlog projections branded ‘terrifying’

The analysis produced by the University of Edinburgh has revealed the full scale of what it would take to clear the Covid-19 pandemic backlog

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2 hours ago Pharmacists hit out at difficulties stocking flu jabs amid warning illness yet to peak

Hospitals are ‘full to bursting’ across the country with hundreds attending emergency departments

Events

22 hours ago Killer nurse Lucy Letby could have been stopped sooner if there had been an independent medical examiner at her hospital, ex Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt tells inquiry

Delays in appointing specialist doctors to look into deaths not investigated by a coroner in NHS hospitals meant the 'dots' were not joined up, the Hunt told the public inquiry into her crimes.

Science

2 hours ago Natasha Hamilton's changing face over the years: Inside the Atomic Kitten star's jaw

In a recent picture she shared on Instagram, Natasha's changed appearance caught the attention from her fans as some admitted they couldn't even recognise her.

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11 hours ago Rachel Reeves heads to China as pressure mounts as market turmoil derails government’s economic strategy

The Chancellor has been criticised for continuing with a planned visit to China amid rising yields on government bonds

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3 hours ago Man killed and another 'critical' after major crash on notorious Scottish road

The crash happened on a notorious stretch of road where campaigners have been calling for upgrades

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26 hours ago Flu virus deaths soar compared to same time last year after 'deeply concerning' outbreak

The number of deaths is almost quadruple the number compared to the first week of 2024.

Science

2 hours ago Fake Aldi supermarket on Google Maps creates carnage in rural Welsh village

Locals in the village of Cyffylliog say they have become used to the sight of hapless tourists looking for an Aldi supermarket down rural lanes

Politics

20 hours ago Musk, after months of blustering, admits DOGE wont find $2 trillion worth of cuts in federal budget

Musk has been claiming he could make $2 trillion in cuts since October

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3 hours ago Mandy Moore tells followers to 'F Off' after facing backlash for LA fires GoFundMe

Mandy Moore told her followers to f*** off after she was criticized for asking for donations for her relatives affected by the Los Angeles fires .

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26 hours ago What is HMPV? Symptoms of respiratory virus spreading in China, how it's spread and should we be worried?

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2 hours ago Vogue Williams' friend 'intervenes' as Spencer Matthews makes savage comment about wife

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20 hours ago Musk, after months of blustering, admits DOGE won’t find $2 trillion worth of cuts in federal budget

Musk has been claiming he could make $2 trillion in cuts since October

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5 hours ago Coronation Street fans point out 'missing' potential donor to save Carla Connor as they don't get 'single mention'

Carla was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with sepsis before being told she needs a kidney transplant

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28 hours ago Experts claim China's HMPV virus outbreak could hit grim 43% mortality rate for some

Experts believe China's recent outbreak of HMPV could reach a staggering mortality rate of 43% amongst certain demographics – children, elderly and immuno-compromised most at risk

Science

3 hours ago Trump avoids jail in hush money sentence but is set to be first felon president

The president-elect criticized prosecutors and labeled the case a ‘witch hunt’ in his final remarks

Politics

25 hours ago Teens admit to trying to steal '£31k worth of iPhones' from Apple Store

Teens admit to trying to steal '£31k worth of iPhones' from Apple Store  Brent and Kilburn Times

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5 hours ago Police warning as hundreds of holidaymakers fall victim to booking.com scam

More than 500 people have fallen victim to a booking.com hotel scam

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30 hours ago Flu EXPLOSION: Top nurses 'never been more worried for patients' as hospital cases spike five

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams tackled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded in a month.

Science

3 hours ago Banging your head could give you herpes as 'zombie' viruses 'wake up', study finds

Scientists believe head injures can cause dormant 'zombie' viruses in your brain, such as herpes, to reanimate and cause issues that cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Politics

29 hours ago MSP claims delayed discharge cost NHS Dumfries and Galloway more than £54million in last decade

Nearly 200,000 bed days have been lost to the issue across the region since 2015.

Economics

6 hours ago Inquest into death of 'bubbly' girl killed in car park tragedy postponed

Sophia Kelemen died in hospital the day after the crash

Events

31 hours ago 'Overwhelmed' Wuhan hospitals treat '2,000 kids daily' amid mystery virus outbreak

New footage from inside hospitals in Wuhan, China, display worrying scenes as families are turned away and put on IV drips while stood in waiting rooms due to a huge virus outbreak

Science

3 hours ago Ange Postecoglou welcomes lack of VAR for Tottenham’s FA Cup trip to Tamworth

Ange Postecoglou has been a vocal critic of VAR throughout his time in English football.

Politics

29 hours ago Russell Brand is fined £3,000 for 'driving at nearly 100mph on the M4'

Russell Brand, 49, was caught speeding at 95mph on the M4 eastbound near Slough, Berkshire, on June 16 last year and also admitted speeding on the A4155 in Shiplake, near to his Oxfordshire home.

Economics

6 hours ago Lily Allen shares her heartbreak as she admits she can't focus on anything apart from the 'pain' she is in and is suffering from panic attacks after confirming David Harbour split

Lily Allen has heartbreaking admitted she can't concentrate on anything apart from the overwhelming pain she is feeling amid her split from David Harbour.

Events

31 hours ago Patients in chairs ‘day and night’ and physio gym turned into ward, say doctors

The Royal College of Physicians has published accounts from doctors on the front line talking about the crisis in NHS hospitals.

Science

3 hours ago ITV Coronation Street's David Platt star admits he never talks to axed colleagues

Coronation Street stalwart Jack P Shepherd, who has played David Platt on the ITV soap since 2000, has admitted he doesn't keep in touch with his former co-stars

Politics

31 hours ago Russell Brand is fined £3,000 after comedian admits 'driving at nearly 100mph on the M4 and speeding through village'

Russell Brand, 49, was caught speeding at 95mph on the M4 eastbound near Slough, Berkshire, on June 16 last year and also admitted speeding on the A4155 in Shiplake, near to his Oxfordshire home.

Economics

7 hours ago Driver killed and another man in critical condition after horror crash on Scots road

The man died after his Suzuki Ignis was involved in a crash with another vehicle near Annan on Thursday, whilst the driver of the other car is in critical condition.

Events

32 hours ago Flu surges AGAIN: Hospital cases spike, emergency services report 'busiest winter EVER'

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams handled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded.

Science

4 hours ago Scotland 'leader' in surprise Rangers link as boss admits 'realistic' transfer may happen

The Scotland defender’s future is in doubt after EFL Championship offers transfer update

Politics

38 hours ago ‘We’re done’: owner of Walter White’s house in Breaking Bad puts it on market – for $4m

Modest family home in Albuquerque has a price tag fit for a meth kingpin – but owner Joanne Quintana warns buyers to prepare for hundreds of visitors a dayThe modest suburban home used as Walter White’s family abode in Breaking Bad is officially on the market for US$4m – almost 10 times the median sale price in its neighbourhood.The ranch-style house in Albuquerque, New Mexico has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a back yard pool, which featured in crucial scenes in the show. The median price of a house in the same postcode is $421,000, according to real estate company Zillow. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Welsh football manager sentenced for punching linesman in shocking match footage

Robert Williams-Jones pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm

Events

33 hours ago HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China

Cases of the flu-like virus have spiked across northern Chinese provinces this winter

Science

4 hours ago Car parking charges to be introduced at five popular Welsh seaside locations

Vale of Glamorgan Council's cabinet members agreed in principle to introduce parking charges to a number on-street and off-street sites

Politics

40 hours ago BBC appoints taxpayer funded 'impartiality champions' to bolster 'trust' among viewers amid claims of bias

The BBC has appointed 'impartiality champions' amid criticism of allegedly biased coverage.

Economics

7 hours ago Rate of people waiting longer than four hours in Dumfries and Galloway A&E hits record high

New figures show that nearly 1,000 patients waited more than four hours to be admitted, transferred or discharged in November last year.

Events

34 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur posts health update with Tottenham star rushed to hospital after collapsing on pitch

The Uruguayan was stretchered off during Spurs' victory against Liverpool after extensive treatment on the pitch

Science

5 hours ago Calls to strip Stuart Hogg of MBE are 'reasonable and understandable', says John Swinney

Hogg was sentenced to a community payback order with one year of supervision after he admitted abusing his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg, over the course of five years.

Politics

7 hours ago Ontario leader warns of ‘pain’ for US if Trump moves forward with tariffs on Canada

Premier of most populous province says rhetoric clouds trade relationship worth hundreds of billions of dollarsThe United States will “feel pain” if Donald Trump doesn’t back down from his threat to impose steep tariffs on its northern neighbour, the leader of Canada’s most populous province has warned.After a tumultuous week that left Canadian leaders flailing for a coherent national response to Trump’s provocations – including the suggestion that the US would annex its closest ally – Ontario premier Doug Ford told the Guardian: “We will never be for sale.” Continue reading...

Events

36 hours ago Mapped: How many flu cases are in my area as hospitals declare critical incidents?

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu has quadrupled over the past month with health services feeling the strain

Science

5 hours ago John Swinney 'incredibly disappointed' as he backs calls to revoke rugby star Stuart Hogg's MBE

The First Minister has backed calls for Stuart Hogg to potentially be stripped of his MBE after admitting domestic abuse.

Politics

7 hours ago Ontario leader warns of ‘pain’ for US if Trump imposes tariffs on Canada

Premier of most populous province says rhetoric clouds trade relationship worth hundreds of billions of dollarsThe United States will “feel pain” if Donald Trump doesn’t back down from his threat to impose steep tariffs on its northern neighbour, the leader of Canada’s most populous province has warned.After a tumultuous week that left Canadian leaders flailing for a coherent national response to Trump’s provocations – including the suggestion that the US would annex its closest ally – the Ontario premier, Doug Ford, told the Guardian: “We will never be for sale.” Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago Bathgate mums are working for the greater good to ensure families have the best day

Deborah, Lorna and an army of volunteers help ensure hundreds enjoy a festive feast

Politics

8 hours ago Jonathan Davies told Wales coach he had to keep Shaun Edwards before row erupted

Edwards' exit left the Welsh public gutted

Events

5 hours ago Farming industry ‘destroyed’ by lack of government support, say protesters

Kurt Morton, 39, drove in a rally of dozens of tractors on Friday morning to protest against changes to inheritance tax rules for farmers.

Politics

8 hours ago LA wildfires: Everything we know as 10 people killed and celebrity homes destroyed

The death toll of Los Angeles' raging wildfires has now risen to 10, with entire neighbourhoods decimated and hundreds of thousands of terrified locals fleeing to safety

Events

6 hours ago 'I found prettiest Welsh town you can easily drive past and I can't wait to go back'

Zoe Chamberlain had driven through the market town of Llandovery many, many times on my way to family holidays in Pembrokeshire. But this time, she finally stopped to check it out

Politics

9 hours ago Tax rise warning after Pound's fall and borrowing costs soar as Rachel Reeves criticised for China trip

Sir John Gieve, former Deputy Governor at the Bank of England, said the Chancellor may have to hike taxes or impose some ‘very severe reductions and squeezes’ on public services

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