73 minutes ago ‘The two of us book a karaoke room for an hour. It’s like tiramisu for the soul’ What’s on your dopamine menu?

From a ‘starter’ of dishing out compliments to a ‘dessert’ of smashing laptops in rage rooms, scientists and authors share 15 ‘portion-sized’ ideas for a positivity boostDopamine has a reputation as the body’s “feelgood” hormone, but it’s “really more about motivation than about positive affect”, says happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky. This is the chemical that nudges you towards things you enjoy, helping you muster the effort required to attend a party you’re on the fence about, then showering you with a sense of reward when you actually have a great time. Dopamine works with other neurotransmitters like serotonin to give you a sense of momentum: do one thing to give yourself a mood boost, and the cascading effects of that decision can help you break out of a rut and resuscitate your zest for life. January, with its clean slate, is the ideal time to rev this process up.Enter the concept of the dopamine menu: a fresh sheet of stimulating activities designed to lift your spirits...

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5 hours ago All aboard the Lizzie Line for a day return to Berkshire and Bucks (via Cliveden House)

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15 hours ago UFC London: Leon Edwards to fight Jack Della Maddalena in March main event

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1 hour ago Two Iranian Supreme Court judges assassinated and one wounded in Tehran

Assailant reportedly kills himself after opening fire at judges

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18 hours ago Her mother is an icon of European cinema, and at 20 it looks as if this stunning actress is headed in the same direction

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26 hours ago Kate Middleton reveals rare insight into chemotherapy treatment as cancer patient she met praises her 'warmth' and says meeting her was 'like talking to a friend about a really horrible time'

Speaking to PEOPLE magazine, cancer patient Katherine Field, revealed how the Princess discussed cold cap therapy during their meeting at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.

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77 minutes ago Love Island star Montana Brown gives birth to second child and shares first adorable pic

Love Island star Montana Brown revealed her second tot's arrival was 'early' as she posted a touching first photo of her newborn baby alongside herself and her beau

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20 hours ago London students in 'danger to health' flat win £20k rent back from landlord

London students in 'danger to health' flat win £20k rent back from landlord  Evening Standard

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8 hours ago Home Bargains slashes price of 'elegant' £26 Air Wick item to only £3.49

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18 hours ago Legendary runner Eliud Kipchoge offers to mentor Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee for his London Marathon d

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1 hour ago Suicides, new tactics and propaganda iPads: details from captured North Koreans expose new foe in Ukraine

Discovery of two injured servicemen sent from Pyongyang and disguised as Russian fighters blows apart myth that Zelenskyy’s fight is solely with MoscowThe news was sensational. It travelled quickly among Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Russia’s Kursk region. “I heard from a friend of a friend,” one officer, Vitalii Ovcharenko, recalled. “This was half an hour after it happened. My friend said: ‘We’ve got a North Korean prisoner! He’s in shock but OK.’ I said: ‘Wow.’” Ovcharenko added: “Everyone wanted a selfie. They wrapped him in a blanket and gave him tea.”Last week’s capture of two North Korean servicemen was an extraordinary moment in Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine. The Kremlin has taken elaborate steps to conceal the presence of 12,000 elite troops sent in autumn by Pyongyang to Russia. At camps in the Far East they were given Russian equipment: uniforms, rifles and fake military documents. Continue reading...

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19 hours ago Lottie Moss looks out of this world in a satin pink dress as she skips sister Kate's 51st birthday celebrations for a luxury holiday in Tulum

Lottie Moss skipped her supermodel sister Kate's 51st birthday celebrations in London for a swanky holiday in Tulum.

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2 hours ago Our son was lured into a dark web forum while gaming – 50 days later, he took his own life

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21 hours ago Three London students in 'danger to health' cold and mouldy flat win £20,000 rent back from landlord

A residential property tribunal ruled in their favour after they sought a rent repayment order in the row over a £1.2 million flat near Hyde Park in west London

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8 hours ago Nearly £3m of free school meal debt wiped out during cost of living crisis

Green MSP Ross Greer hailed the write-off after his party had pushed for a fund to help parents.

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21 hours ago Eliud Kipchoge to make London Marathon return after 'demoralising' Olympics

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1 hour ago Horror as boy 'stabbed in the back' in sickening east Manchester attack

Two teenagers have been arrested

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25 hours ago East Kilbride schoolgirl wins chance to have character published in children's book

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21 hours ago Family Friendly Dogs: Here are the 10 best breeds of adorable dog for families with children

These dog breeds are known to get on particularly well with youngsters, making them the perfect choice for families with kids.

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12 hours ago Reward of £20,000 offered to identify parents of three siblings abandoned as babies over eight years

Reward of £20,000 offered to identify parents of three siblings abandoned as babies over eight years  Sky News

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2 hours ago When kids set their parents’ screen time rules: ‘I hit my limit before I even get out of bed’

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36 hours ago The Gadsden Elementary School District marching band students recount their London parade trip

The Gadsden Elementary School District marching band students recount their London parade trip  KYMA

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3 hours ago Town Hall Hotel London review: Sleep in the heart of democracy at this stylish Bethnal Green hotel

It’s always cheered to see historic buildings put to another use rather than being bulldozed, and even more so when it’s done with distinct style and taste.

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24 hours ago Are you your parents' favourite child? How to find out, according to new study

Recent research has highlighted certain factors that impact who gets preferential treament from mum and dad

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13 hours ago £20,000 reward offered to identify parents of newborn found abandoned a year ago

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28 hours ago MAGA porn star is offering free services to LA firefighters for their heroic efforts during wildfires

A patriotic porn star who went viral for her support of Donald Trump is offering to spent the night with L.A.'s first responders to thank them for handling the Los Angeles wildfires. 

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5 hours ago London faces frazzling in heatwave over 40°C, warns Government in new risk report

The Tube, rail and buses could be disrupted and tens of thousands more workers may stay at home

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3 hours ago Why I decided to 'reverse retire': At 60, I left my comfortable life in Somerset to rent a flat in London

Speaking exclusively to FEMAIL, life coach and author Fiona Harrold, 60, dubbed the sexennial decade 'your new forties' as she detailed her move to London.

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24 hours ago Less, please, of this overblown Oliver! PATRICK MARMION reviews Oliver! at London's Gielgud Theatre

Less, please, of this overblown Oliver! PATRICK MARMION reviews Oliver! at London's Gielgud Theatre  Daily Mail

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16 hours ago Zoo's £2,000 tiger feeding tour is branded 'exploitation' by animal rights campaigners

Animal welfare campaigners have accused a Scots zoo of exploitation after it offered visitors the chance to feed tigers for a £2,000 fee.

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6 hours ago Rami Malek on rebellion, racism, and still feeling like an outsider: ‘I’m white passing, but growing up in LA, we definitely didn’t fit in’

He was an unruly teenager in 90s Los Angeles, who became feted for his turns as Freddie Mercury and a Bond villain. Now he’s turning to Greek tragedy on the London stageRami Malek, in one graceful sweep, lifts the food delivery bags from an assistant and holds open the door of the photographic studio. He showers the room with greetings, asking names, responding to questions: he’s doing good, thanks; his Thanksgiving was good, thanks, his partner (actor Emma Corrin) threw a surprise dinner for him, trimmings and all, and he was blown away. He shakes hands with the crew, jokes about the music, apologises for being late. His fault, he maintains. But there’s something else. In all these small interactions, Malek is quick to flip focus on to the other person: no, but how are they? How is their Sunday? I wonder as I watch him, is this real? Is this who he is? I’d read that he liked the way Tom Hanks is attentive to all those he works with. That Malek learned this in 2010 while working on ...

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3 hours ago West Ham XI vs Crystal Palace: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

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26 hours ago Mysterious airstrip appears on Indian Ocean island in key shipping location

A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, according to satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press

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18 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea want Garnacho, Man Utd's striker deal, Salah in Saudi talks

Mohamed Salah may have been handed an exit route out of Liverpool with a major Saudi Arabian offer emerging as Manchester United consider some huge sales and Arsenal seek a striker

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9 hours ago Grand jury indicts man accused in warrant at center of deadly London Police shooting

Grand jury indicts man accused in warrant at center of deadly London Police shooting  WKYT

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3 hours ago Liverpool XI vs Brentford: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League game today

Arne Slot has fresh fitness concern as Reds look to extend title lead in west London

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28 hours ago Parents on alert after children 'grabbed by strangers' outside schools six miles apart

"Can I please suggest that all children are dropped off at and picked up from school tomorrow whilst Investigations are ongoing."

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19 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho makes Manchester United transfer 'promise' as £46m deal claim made

Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford with Man United rejecting an offer from Napoli for the Argentine's signature.

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10 hours ago December 2024~ Vacation Vibes ✨LONDON✨ Exploring the British Museum and hanging out with the Kiddos. Check out our “fit

December 2024~ Vacation Vibes ✨LONDON✨ Exploring the British Museum and hanging out with the Kiddos. Check out our “fit-check” selfies before our adventures out and about 🤣 is that what the cool kids say? Did we slay???  Instagram

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4 hours ago Antony transfer update as Man United receive 'improved' January offer amid PSR decision

Manchester United winger Antony has struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League since arriving from Ajax in 2022

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28 hours ago School children in West Lothian benefit from housebuilder's community initiative fund

Persimmon East Scotland donated £13,000 to local charities and groups during 2024

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19 hours ago The relief I’ll feel if the Gaza ceasefire deal holds is tempered by rage. Because it could have happened so much sooner | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain, terror and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago What's going on with Raheem Sterling? Arsenal insiders reveal the truth behind winger's crisis of confidence to SAMI MOKBEL

SAMI MOKBEL: The sight of Sterling's pained expression as he trudged off the field following his 61st-minute substitution in Wednesday night's north London derby was a hard watch.

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5 hours ago Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday

Qatar’s foreign ministry said the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday

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29 hours ago Celebrate the new year with 35% off food at iconic Thai restaurant, Chaophraya

Chaophraya, the iconic Thai dining destination renowned for its authentic and innovative cuisine, is offering diners the perfect way to kick-start 2025 with an exclusive January promotion.

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19 hours ago Relief at this Gaza deal should be tempered by rage at Hamas and Netanyahu. How dare they take so long? | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago The warmth of Kate's hug for my friend Becks who's recovering from cancer proves just how WRONG Meghan has been, reveals AMANDA PLATELL

I could hardly believe my eyes when I opened my Daily Mail on Wednesday to see my neighbour and friend Becks being embraced by the Princess of Wales at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.

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5 hours ago Labour is right to forge more trade links with China – not doing so would be folly | Kerry Brown

From a ‘golden era’ to post-pandemic mistrust, the UK has had a turbulent relationship with the world’s second-largest economyKerry Brown is director of the Lau China Institute, King’s College LondonIn the last decade, Britain’s relations with China have been on a rollercoaster. In 2015, during the visit of Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the UK, then chancellor George Osborne was able to declare the two countries were in a “golden era”. He did this with the conviction that with a growing economy and rising middle class, China offered plenty of opportunities for Britain. But by 2022, Rishi Sunak had declared the “end of the golden era”. And in 2023, deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden labelled China Britain’s greatest economic security threat, to align closer with the position of the US, and through fears of deeper Chinese espionage and interference in the outside world. Seldom had a diplomatic boom-bust cycle happened so rapidly and so completely.In view of extremes such as these, to ...

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21 hours ago Minuscule London bedsit with a single bed just inches from the kitchen goes on the market for £1,100 a month

The cramped accommodation is in a prime location in Sussex Gardens, near Paddington Station in London.

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12 hours ago £20,000 reward offered as police search for parents of three abandoned babies

£20,000 reward offered as police search for parents of three abandoned babies  BBC

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5 hours ago UK Sky rival gets a blockbuster update and still lets you watch TV for free

UK TV service Freely has just had an update as it tries to offer a true rival to Sky.

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22 hours ago Miniscule London bedsit with a single bed just inches from the kitchen goes on the market for £1,100 a month

The cramped accommodation is in a prime location in Sussex Gardens, near Paddington Station in London.

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12 hours ago Brothers serving life for murdering their parents could be let out of jail in weeks

Lyle and Erik Menendez shot dead Jose and Mary Louise "Kitty" Menendez in Beverly Hills, California but a recent Netflix drama has led to the recommendation for resentencing

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6 hours ago Who spent 40% of last year at the top of the UK singles chart? The Saturday quiz

From the Companions of Artemis to The Rubber-Keyed Wonder, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Who spent 40% of last year at the top of the UK singles chart?2 What Japanese model is the best-selling car ever?3 The Rubber-Keyed Wonder is a film about which computer?4 Which dynasty gave its name to a distinctive jaw?5 Which network televises the proceeding of the US federal government?6 HO and OO are common scales of what?7 Which former English head of state died in 1712, aged 85?8 Which Asian country is known as the graveyard of empires?What links: 9 Helô Pinheiro; Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes; Astrud Gilberto?10 Pastoral; utility; working; toy?11 Benfica; Birmingham City; Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs; County Mayo?12 White (US); Blue (South Korea, formerly); Pink (Argentina)?13 Anne Boleyn; Edith Cavell; Olivia Colman; Diana, Princess of Wales; Elizabeth Fry?14 Companions of Artemis; East Sussex cliffs; Moscow skyscrapers; Tottenham trees?15 Ash; eth; ethel;...

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23 hours ago Pictured: Landlord who rented out tiny room in her £800,000 London flat for £1,350 a month

Alice Bowmer posted the listing with the hopes of finding someone to fill her bedroom in her flat in Hampstead Heath, north London.

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13 hours ago Leon Edwards vs. Jack Della Maddalena to headline UFC London, full card revealed

Leon Edwards vs. Jack Della Maddalena to headline UFC London, full card revealed  BJPENN.COM

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6 hours ago Prince Harry declines major Buckingham Palace offer during upcoming London trip: report

Prince Harry declines major Buckingham Palace offer during upcoming London trip: report  Hindustan Times

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23 hours ago London Mayor Sadiq Khan to be investigated for accepting free tickets worth £3,000 to Taylor Swift concerts at Wembley Stadium

The City Hall watchdog is to examine whether the London mayor 'exercised an appropriate level of caution' when he accepted six tickets worth £500 each.

Economics

13 hours ago Age we REALLY start turning into our parents is revealed by shock survey... and the worrying telltale signs you need to lookout for

it is little wonder that 94 per cent of Britons believe certain family traits are genetic, getting passed down through generations.

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7 hours ago Man United could be braced for Viktor Gyokeres blow after Marcus Rashford 'offer' claim

Latest Manchester United transfer news and rumours includes an update on Viktor Gyokeres and Marcus Rashford

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23 hours ago Pictured: Landlord blasted for renting out tiny room in her £800,000 London flat for £1,350 a month

Alice Bowmer posted the listing with the hopes of finding someone to fill her bedroom in her flat in Hampstead Heath, north London.

Economics

14 hours ago Sausage dogs and pugs to the rescue! Bosses fill offices with pets to cheer up miserable Brits after Christmas

A number of offices across the country will be offered the service for Blue Monday on January 20, after a new study found spending time with canine pals can decrease stress.

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8 hours ago 'I was one of Mikel Arteta's first Arsenal signings – now I'm stuck in limbo as a free agent'

Arriving just eight games into Mikel Arteta's tenure at Arsenal, Cedric Soares oversaw the evolution of the north London club who've become title contenders under the stewardship of the Spaniard

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24 hours ago London Mayor Sadiq Khan to be investigated for accepting free tickets worth £3,000 to Taylor Swift concerts at

London Mayor Sadiq Khan to be investigated for accepting free tickets worth £3,000 to Taylor Swift concerts at  Daily Mail

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14 hours ago UFC news, rumors: Leon Edwards vs. Jack Della Maddalena headlines in London, Chris Weidman retires

UFC news, rumors: Leon Edwards vs. Jack Della Maddalena headlines in London, Chris Weidman retires  CBS Sports

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8 hours ago I stayed at London’s top hotel that treats every guest like a VIP rock star

I stayed at London’s top hotel that treats every guest like a VIP rock star  Richmond and Twickenham Times

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26 hours ago One of Notting Hill's 'most photographed' homes goes up for sale for £1.25million

Bankrobber, a swanky one-bedroom house in the once-bohemian, since-gentrified enclave of Notting Hill, west London , has a history of revelry and rebellion - and it's up for sale at £1.25 million.

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16 hours ago Coronation Street fans 'work out' how Betsy Swain is targeted by Rob Donovan amid 'escape' plan

The murderer has wormed his way back into Carla Connor's life with the offer of being her kidney donor

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8 hours ago 'Kate Middleton's hug was so genuine and warm I knew she was feeling my pain'

Poignant photographs of the Princess of Wales' emotional embrace with Rebecca Mendlesohn at London's Royal Marsden Hospital have been shared widely across the media

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26 hours ago Sadiq Khan to be investigated after accepting £3,000 of free Taylor Swift tickets

Mayor attended pop superstar’s Wembley Stadium gig with family members

Economics

16 hours ago New London police asking for assistance in investigation of ‘disturbing activity’ on Thursday night

New London police asking for assistance in investigation of ‘disturbing activity’ on Thursday night  WBAY

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9 hours ago The pub down a country road where you can relax next to one of Wales' most beautiful beaches

The Wiseman's Bridge Inn in Pembrokeshire has been pulling in punters for decades and with views like the ones it has to offer it's not difficult to understand why it's so popular

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26 hours ago The modest £170,000 Blackpool terraced house where 'Naughty Nolan sister' Linda spent her final weeks before dying from pneumonia

The singer found global success as a member of The Nolans, spearheaded by parents Maureen and Tommy, who pushed their daughters to begin performing from an extremely young age.

Economics

17 hours ago Palestine Solidarity Campaign march replaced with static Whitehall rally after route row

Fears demonstrators could still defy police orders and march near synagogue after arrest of woman for inciting others to breach conditions

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10 hours ago Prince Harry refuses offer of Buckingham Palace stay during London trip, gets ‘limited police protection’, says report | Today News

Prince Harry refuses offer of Buckingham Palace stay during London trip, gets ‘limited police protection’, says report | Today News  Mint

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28 hours ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets higher despite unexpected retail sales dip

FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets higher despite unexpected retail sales dip  Yahoo Finance UK

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17 hours ago Tupac Shakur murder suspect claims Diddy 'offered millions' to have rapper murdered

Diddy is said to have offered a small fortune to have music star Tupac Shakur and record label boss Suge Knight murdered, it was heard in a previously unreleased police interview

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