A new list of the "best seaside towns" across the UK has been shared by travel experts, and a picturesque Scottish coastal town with a "secluded beach" is featured.

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Dad-of-two Callum John, whose children are aged two and six, turned the corner of his street to find plumes of smoke billowing from his home

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The newly reduced bag has been a hit on social media ever since it first came out, with thousands sharing glowing feedback

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David Beckham fans went wild after he posted another sizzling picture on Wednesday - as they noticed a glaring detail about it.

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Nancy Kerrigan, who was a successful figure skater in the 1990s, shared her heartbreak at discovering six members of the Skating Club of Boston - including Spencer Lane - died in the DC plane crash

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See the best images of the day from around the world.

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The Apprentice returns to screens on January 30, and among the power suits and cringe-worthy pitches is a viral sensation who has hit the headlines before the BBC show even begins.

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Jess Tague shared a photo of a lasagna meal she claims she was given as a patient at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and many agreed it looked bad with one saying it had put her off her own dinner

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Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London Jordan Kai Burnett impresses in a fun, heartfelt yet tonally uneven show, co-produced by Michelle VisageIn Tim Burton’s 1990 fairytale, you hear Edward Scissorhands before you see him, as Johnny Depp cowers in the shadows, metallic fingers clinking. But Jordan Kai Burnett, taking the lead role in this jukebox musical reinvention, is no wallflower. They storm the stage with the famous shears raised, imploring us to lift our hands and make some noise.Previously performed in Los Angeles, co-produced by Michelle Visage and ‘NSync’s Lance Bass, Scissorhandz lands in London like a fully fledged cult hit. Visage’s voiceover welcomes an audience of “beautiful weirdos” and treats us as a pre-existing fan club.At Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London, until 29 March Continue reading...

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"It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Jude Gerrard."

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David Beckham fans went wild after he posted another sizzling picture on Wednesday - as they noticed a glaring detail about it.

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Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger was joined by bandmates Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood who also shared their thoughts.

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The TV personality, 33, revealed series three is the 'most shocking yet' and forced her to step outside her comfort zone.

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BBC Radio host Melvin Odoom teased that he had a crush on Carol Vorderman whilst a campmate on I'm A Celebrity last year and shared an update with GK Barry on her podcast recently

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The energy major said profits fell after a year of operating in ‘a lower price environment’, amid shrinking margins from its oil refining business.

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The 49-year-old football star has proved he's still got it as he left little to the imagination in the jaw-dropping selection of new snaps.

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Denise Welch looked sensational in a blue swimsuit as she posed for an Instagram photo on the beach during a sun-soaked holiday abroad on Wednesday.

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BBC's The One Show featured Bridget Jones star Sarah Solemani who shared a surprising secret about newsreader Fiona Bruce that she had learned while preparing for the role

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In the face of those who refuse to see our humanity, I choose to imagine that we are humane enough to believe in theirsMy grandmother, Holocaust survivor Olga Horak OAM, passed away in August 2024 just days after her 98th birthday. Just one week before, she attended her great-granddaughter’s Jewish day school to share her remarkable story of survival with the Year 6 students. Her parting message was simple: “Never forget. Don’t hate”. Although she could no longer stand up straight, in her decades-long commitment to Holocaust education as a volunteer at the Sydney Jewish Museum, she was indefatigable until the end.When she died, we lost an empire of knowledge. Just as we do whenever we lose a survivor. Her strength of character, her disarming candour, her twinkly eyes, her testimony and her light have secreted themselves in the hearts of the thousands of people she touched, like little mirrors reflecting flashes of her life. A giant photo mosaic. Continue reading...

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The late singer made her share of bad decisions – but someone this artistically adventurous and unafraid was never going to have an ordinary life• News: Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78It is difficult to think of a moment in pop history less receptive to a 1960s icon relaunching their career than in 1979. At that point, British rock and pop resolutely inhabited a world shaped by punk: it was the year of 2-Tone and Tubeway Army’s Are ‘Friends’ Electric?, of Ian Dury at No 1 and Blondie releasing the bestselling album of the year. And it was a central tenet of punk that the 1960s and their attendant “culture freaks” were, as Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren put it: “fucking disgusting vampiric the most narcissistic generation there has ever been,” and that the decade’s famous names should no longer be afforded the kind of awed reverence they had enjoyed for most of the 70s. “No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones,” as the Clash had sung.And yet Marian...

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Steve Sansom and Gemma Watts shared an interest in sado-masochistic violence

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Made In Chelsea star Emily Blackwell has shared an insight into her wedding plans with fiance Jordan Oldershaw, and the special role their baby daughter will have in the nuptials.

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Kelsey Parker, who recently announced she is pregnant with her third child, has reportedly been left hurt by her late husband Tom Parker's best pal and former bandmate Max George

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The presenter admitted that while she has always loved running, her body has naturally changed over the years as she grows older.

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Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have taken to social media to share their condolences after an American Airline flight with 64 on board crashed into a helicopter

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You may think your spouse would never cheat on you. But with one in five Britons admitting to having had an affair, the odds are higher than you might like.

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The money saving expert says there are many ways to boost a pension pot

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The actress was seen between takes as she filmed for series seven of Brassic in the Northern Quarter

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A gardening expert has shared the "most common mistake" people make in January that can spell disaster for future plants, flowers and vegetables - and what you should be doing instead

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The Obamas took to social media on Wednesday to announce that The Obama Presidential Center would be honouring Hadiya Pendleton

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A member of the US figure skating team shared a photo from inside the plane that tragically crashed in Washington - We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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The 61-year-old had taken to her Instagram on Wednesday in announcing that The Obama Presidential Center would be honoring Hadiya Pendleton.

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The photo was taken shortly before the doomed airline departed.

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Sir Keir Starmer, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown joined John's widow Lady Pauline, 82, and their sons Johnathan and David to share treasured memories of a man who helped shape modern Labour.

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The clothing brand is valued at around £950m and Andy Murray is a shareholder

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Princess Beatrice and her sister are believed to have remained close to Harry and Meghan following their royal exit - but will the Sussexes head back to the UK to meet Beatrice's new baby?

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Manchester United midfielder Casemiro faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford as he struggles for game time under Reds boss Ruben Amorim

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Teresia Van Zyl and husband Stiaan were sued by neighbour Peter Walker-Smith after they cut down a hedge dividing the property's two gardens and now their High Court appeal has been rejected

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Mariam Ahmed, 38, died after the unmarked police car smashed into her vehicle in south-east London causing her vehicle to flip several times.

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London will dodge the snow but could face a few frosty days

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Former Love Island contestant Maura Higgins looks smoking hot in new snaps that show the star sporting "nude" underwear and very little else while posing in bed

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A woman took to TikTok to share her horror after finding out the identity of a penpal she had written to for years when she was a teenager. She only found out who they really were 10 years on

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The group reported a 3% drop in revenues to £5.2 billion in its third quarter to the end of December, sending shares lower.

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Michelle Keegan, who is expecting her first child with husband Mark Wright, has shared a glimpse into her busy month, which included a variety of self-care treats

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Love Island star Jack Fincham was jailed this week after his black Cane Corso dog, Elvis, bit a runner. It comes after a dog trainer warned the breed 'might bite' in a post shared online

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They have requested that fans join them in Blackpool to celebrate her 'remarkable life'

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The brand founder shares the unsung heroes in the skincare world

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The TV star, 66, shared some of her most funny memories with Pauline following her heartbreaking dementia diagnosis.

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The husband shared the text his wife sent minutes before the tragedy in Washington.

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The stars of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Leo Woodall, took to the pink carpet for the movie’s London premiere before director Michael Morris took to the stage to welcome the fourth instalment

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Mariam Ahmed, 38, died after the unmarked police car smashed into her vehicle in south-east London causing her vehicle to flip several times.

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