11 minutes ago The Crown Princess of swinging London whose tumultuous affair with Mick Jagger nearly destroyed her: CHRISTOPHER STEVENS on the turbulent life of Marianne Faithfull

A unique chanteuse, a chronicler of her era and once proclaimed the most beautiful woman of her generation, Marianne Faithfull was the Crown Princess of Swinging London.

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3 hours ago BBC Apprentice candidate lays bare brutal reality of early exit after lying to family

Apprentice candidate Emma Rothwell revealed she lied to her family about where she was as she took part in the BBC One show as she kept Lord Sugar's decision a secret

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3 hours ago JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: I spent many happy hours in the pub...Gen Z will miss the joy of propping up a bar (if not the hangovers)

As a teenager I often accompanied my father to a soulless space in St Andrews where men would gather on a Saturday after watching their rugby team play.

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2 hours ago Manchester United’s unspectacular Europa League victory reveals slow progress made under Ruben Amorim

FCSB 0-2 Manchester United: The Red Devils competently secured their place in the last-16 with positive signs for the future

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81 minutes ago Rihanna's glam appearance at A$AP Rocky trial revealed in court sketches as she 'outshines key testimony'

The Grammy-winning artist and fashion mogul, 36, for the second day in a row , made headlines for her starry presence and glamorous, stylish appearance.

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3 hours ago Why Posh FINALLY agreed to film her own Netflix show: ALISON BOSHOFF reveals how David Beckham spent nearly a year persuading Victoria to let in the cameras

ALISON BOSHOFF: Posh kept telling David she simply was 'too busy' to let the cameras in.

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7 hours ago Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which flagship phone should you buy?

Thinking of upgrading? To help you choose the best top-tier phone for you, here’s a comparison of their cameras, processors, battery life, and AI features

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2 hours ago NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis following kidney surgery

40 percent of Wade’s right kidney was removed

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40 minutes ago Marianne Faithfull's wild life – from Rolling Stones lover to addiction 'agony

The Hampstead born singer and actress lived an incredible life of highs and lows, influencing a number of music icons as well as topping charts with her own smash hits

Politics

7 hours ago Reagan airport was at the center of a fierce safety debate last year. Lawmakers approved more flights anyway

‘We’ve been pretty plain about our [safety] concerns, but it isn’t a good time to speculate right now,’ Senator Tim Kaine said Thursday

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5 hours ago Dragons' Den star Trinny Woodall’s life from tragic loss to multi million pound empire

Trinny Woodall stars on BBC as the guest Dragon on Thursday night's Dragons' Den - earning her seat on the panel with her worldwide multi million pound beauty empire

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3 hours ago Who Manchester United could play in Europa League last 16 as route to final revealed

Man Utd won 2-1 against FCSB in the Europa League on Thursday, ensuring progression to the competition's Round of 16.

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89 minutes ago DC plane crash widow reveals fateful choice that killed husband and saved her life

Natalya Gudin and her husband Alexandr Kirsanov coached two young figure skaters and had to decide who would accompany them to the National Development Camp for figure skating.

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3 hours ago ‘He’s going home’: new film documents the fight to free Leonard Peltier

Sundance’s Free Leonard Peltier outlines the decades-long efforts to free the Indigenous activist from prison – up to the commutation of his sentence one week before the premiereOf all the documentaries at the Sundance film festival this year, perhaps none is as timely as Free Leonard Peltier, Jesse Short Bull and David France’s film on the Indigenous activist imprisoned for nearly half a century.Peltier, now 80 years old, is serving consecutive life sentences for the killing of two FBI agents during a shootout at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota in 1975, though he has maintained his innocence. Activists, celebrities and liberation advocates such as Nelson Mandela have called for his release for decades, citing railroaded justice and evidence of prosecutorial misconduct; the FBI and law enforcement, meanwhile, have campaigned vociferously against any commutation of his sentence. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Nasa’s two ‘stuck’ astronauts exit space station for first spacewalk together

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore expected to stay at space station a week but have been there almost eight monthsNasa’s two stuck astronauts took their first spacewalk together on Thursday, exiting the International Space Station almost eight months after moving in.Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore floated out to perform maintenance work and wipe the station’s exterior for evidence of any microbes that might still be alive after launching from Earth and escaping through vents. Continue reading...

Technology

5 hours ago Brandi Glanville enlists Botched star Dr Terry Dubrow for facial disfigurement diagnosis

The reality star first opened up about her undiagnosed condition in December

Science

44 minutes ago Premier League must avoid NFL punishments but Everton booking raises questions

Tim Robinson booked Iliman Ndiaye after the Everton midfielder flapped his arms in front of Brighton fans following his winning penalty at the Amex Stadium last weekend

Politics

11 hours ago Daniella Westbrook stunned by Royal Family member after meeting at Michael Barrymore's home

EastEnders and former Celebrity Big Brother star Daniella Westbrook has revealed the most famous person she ever met - and the surprising reason they used to hang out

Society

7 hours ago The Apprentice's £17.5m mansion with eyewatering rent and needed 'upgrade'

The Apprentice mansion is a key part of the show, but what is it really like inside the luxury pad? One fired candidate has revealed all, including a desperate need for 'upgrade'

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6 hours ago Netflix fans furious after streamer reveals the shows that will NOT be back until 2026

The streaming giant announced that the final seasons of Squid Game and Stranger Things will air later this year, but other popular shows were left off the 2025 slate.

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1 hour ago Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding react to deaths of ice skaters in DC plane crash

Six members of The Skating Club of Boston were killed in the plane crash

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5 hours ago Dancing On Ice star Chelsee Healey 'devastated' as she heartbreakingly reveals she suffered a miscarriage during her time on the ITV show

The 36-year-old Hollyoaks actress was the first celebrity to be eliminated from the programme last week after being voted off in a skate-off against Comedian Josh Jones.

Culture

12 hours ago NASA astronauts are 'harassed by 125ft aliens with wings who peek into space shuttles'

Self-proclaimed UFO expert Chris Bledsoe has spoken out about the moment that 'angelic beings' were looking into the space shuttle and smiling at NASA astronauts

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8 hours ago Influencer apologizes after screaming racial slurs at parking attendants in Beverly Hills

Florence Mirsky, who dated record producer Scott Storch, says she’s taking ‘full accountability’ for her behavior

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65 minutes ago Love Island: All Stars fans are left baffled as Curtis randomly reveals he cut off contact with his mum in argument with Ekin

Fans couldn't wrap their heads around the 'confusing' scene, with many pointing out Curtis was 'manipulative'.

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13 hours ago Is YOUR home being taken over by your possessions? Read our decluttering expert's top tips on how to transform your house into a spacious haven you can be proud of

Ask most people for the number one thing they'd want more of in their home, and the answer would be space. Here are the clever solutions to maximise yours.

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7 hours ago Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors

The chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

Economics

8 hours ago World champion Russian skaters on American Airlines jet built a new life as coaches in the US

The two Russian figure skating coaches killed in the American Airlines crash were two-time Olympians and former world champions in the pairs event

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2 hours ago Staffing at air traffic control tower ‘not normal’ during Washington plane crash, FAA report reveals

A single air traffic controller was handling an amount work typically assigned to two people when the crash occurred, the report says

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8 hours ago The truth about FAKE Bridget Jones scene revealed as well as all the secrets you didn't know about the iconic movie franchise

Fans don't have long to wait until Britain's favourite heroine Bridget Jones is back on the big screen. 

Culture

9 hours ago The 2025 dates confirmed for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life London events

Race for Life will host a series of events over 12 days in the capital this summer

Science

1 hour ago Scissorhandz review – musical reanimates Burton classic with cuts from Radiohead and Aerosmith

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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13 hours ago Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Sam Prendergast starts for champions Ireland against England

Interim boss Simon Easterby faces a key call at fly half, with Scotland and Italy also set to reveal their line-ups today

Society

9 hours ago How much will YOUR water bill go up? Interactive tool reveals the price increases for customers across Britain

The rise will take the average water and wastewater bill in England and Wales from £480 to £603 for the next year alone. This equates to an increase of around £10 a month, from £40 to £50.

Economics

9 hours ago Stacey Solomon's adorable update after being 'finally able to tell' fans news she'd been hiding with Joe Swash

Fans will often see the Loose Women star sharing a glimpse into life at Pickle Cottage

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2 hours ago Washington plane crash: Air traffic control tower 'understaffed' during deadly collision, FAA report finds

Shock report revealed after Donald Trump suggests diversity hiring to blame for tragedy which left 67 dead

Events

14 hours ago Olivia Attwood reveals the thing that made her break down in tears while filming 'most shocking series' of her ITV show Getting Filthy Rich and shares what she really thinks of sex workers

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

Culture

18 hours ago Inside the life of The Apprentice's first Influencer candidate who used TikTok to build her seven

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.

Technology

13 hours ago The three ‘essential’ kettlebell exercises for health and longevity, according to an expert strength coach

Here’s how to start getting in ‘the best shape of your life’ with just one kettlebell

Science

2 hours ago Marianne Faithfull's most iconic moments as pals pay tribute to late singer

Marianne Faithfull's life was one of the most colourful in rock and roll history, she dated Sir Mick Jagger and inspired some of the Rolling Stones' most iconic songs

Politics

21 hours ago 'Best' foods to eat if you want to live to 100, according to an expert

Greece, Costa Rica and Japan are among the world's elusive 'Blue Zones' where people are thought to have impressive life expectancies

Society

10 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m striker deal, Tel fee agreed

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Economics

15 hours ago Man Utd legends' group chat including current star 'hammer' players during games

Rio Ferdinand has revealed the identify of a current player who is part of the Manchester United legends WhatsApp group, which features lively discussions about today's team

Sport

3 hours ago As a human rights lawyer, I fight against discrimination in all its forms. Witnessing the recent anti

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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15 hours ago Denise Welch, 66, shows off incredible 2.5st weight loss in a blue swimsuit as she reveals why she's cropped her husband out of beach snap

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.

Culture

2 hours ago You’re Cordially Invited review – Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell carry fun comedy

A pair of duelling weddings leads to war in this surprisingly funny, if a little overstuffed, Amazon comedyIn the doldrums of January, with Hollywood gracelessly dumping its shoddiest films, one would have understandable scepticism over Amazon’s glossy wedding confection You’re Cordially Invited. Recent attempts to replicate the big studio comedy for a streaming audience have almost all failed, from the intolerable Vacation Friends movies to Amazon’s heinous Space Cadet to joyless big-star Netflix vehicles like the recent Diaz/Foxx mess Back in Action. Even its stars have tried – Reese Witherspoon with charmless rom-com Your Place or Mine and Will Ferrell with grating Christmas musical Spirited – so expectations weren’t just low, they were deep underground.It also didn’t help that Amazon refused to provide screeners to press, a clear sign that something was up. But even with the many low bars this would all put in place, there’s a surprising amount of low-rent fun to be had here, a ...

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25 hours ago Many parents don’t think children need to know how to use a book by age 4, study reveals

Teachers report children starting primary school with delays in basic motor skills

Society

10 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m agreement, Duran medical booked

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Economics

18 hours ago Today's rugby news as Gatland vows to spring surprise on France and great fights for life

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Sport

4 hours ago Teens jailed for life unmasked after murdering dad in 'senseless' killing

Presiding judge Mr. Justice Constable condemned the crime, calling it a "dreadful attack, shocking not just for its brutality and senselessness, but because it was orchestrated and carried out by children."

Events

3 hours ago The full snow moon will illuminate skies next month. Here’s when to catch it

The full moon rises in typically chilly mid-February

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11 hours ago Boost for theatres, festivals and arts centres as Creative Scotland unveils £208m funding package

Creative Scotland reveals long-awaited package worth £208m

Economics

5 hours ago Elusive leader of Hamas's armed wing unit is KILLED along with his deputy 'in combat', the terror group reveals

Mohammed Deif was widely seen as the second-ranking Hamas commander in Gaza, behind Yahya Sinwar who was also killed in an airstrike last year.

Events

3 hours ago Surprising 'nepo baby' star tops the list of biggest celebrity beauty influencers

The most impactful beauty influencers on social media of 2024 have been revealed and the results may surprise some people. 

Politics

12 hours ago Friends of John Prescott say it was 'amazing' how he dealt with silent disease

According to his beloved wife Pauline, John Prescott spent the final few months of his life surrounded by loved ones in a local care home after she revealed he had been living with Alzheimer's

Economics

7 hours ago Dad of pilot flying American Airlines jet that crashed speaks out on 'worst day of my life’

The 28-year-old pilot leaves behind a fiancé, his father said

Events

3 hours ago From Godard to Coppola, Van Sant to Anger, Marianne Faithfull was a dazzling magnet for film

The music star was also an electrifying screen presence, from The Girl on a Motorcycle to Marie AntoinetteMarianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, not just the muse she was painted asOn the screen and also in life, Marianne Faithfull experienced something similar to her contemporary Anita Pallenberg – the condescension of being treated like an icon or a muse. Maybe her very real success in music ruled her out of a serious acting career in the eyes of some, but Faithfull for a while occupied the epicentre of the late-60s pop culture zeitgeist, for an intense flashbulb moment she found herself in the overlapping worlds of music, movies and the explodingly important world of celebrity itself.The famous photograph of her in 1967 on a couch between Alain Delon and Mick Jagger absolutely captures her magnetism: Delon is entranced by her, Jagger (her boyfriend) is jealous, looking grumpily down: she and Delon were starring toge...

Politics

12 hours ago Meet The Apprentice's Keir Shave who launched his telemarketing firm in three days

The Apprentice is back on BBC One and Keir Shave is among the 18 hopefuls aiming to win Lord Alan Sugar's investment

Economics

7 hours ago Pilot and First Officer of doomed jet in DC plane crash are revealed as Jonathan Campos and Samuel Lilley

The pilot and first officer of the crashed American Airlines flight that was collided with by a military helicopter and split in two has been identified.

Events

3 hours ago Chelsee Healey suffered miscarriage during Dancing on Ice as she hid ‘enormous’ grief

Dancing on Ice star Chelsee Healey has revealed suffering a miscarriage during her time on the ITV reality TV show 'really did devastate me and hit me deeply'

Politics

13 hours ago How much is your council tax going up? London boroughs with biggest bills revealed

Average demand in more than half of London boroughs expected to break £2,000 barrier

Economics

7 hours ago Hollywood producer David Pearce's shocking act moments after he 'murdered two models and dumped their bodies'

The shocking act of Hollywood producer David Pearce moments before allegedly dumping the bodies of two young women outside of a hospital is revealed.

Events

4 hours ago Pensioner, 78, who was 'ripped to shreds' by two Rottweilers and needed arm and leg amputated tells of life being 'turned upside down' and what he most misses

Vic Franklin, 78, was left 'covered with blood' and 'not moving' following the savage 11-minute attack carried out by two large canines called Ziggy, four, and Daisy, one in Bognor Regis in August 2023.

Politics

15 hours ago Tom Kerridge faces backlash for new £59 'rip off' beef 'beast board' dish at his Chelsea and Marlow restaurants

The celebrity chef, 51, from Salisbury, has revealed that The Butcher's Tap and Grill is launching a 'delicious board of beef focused dishes' from February.

Economics

7 hours ago 60s songstress Marianne Faithfull dead age 78 as tributes pour in for talented singer

Iconic singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull has passed away age 78 after living a very colourful life, the talented star passed away peacefully in the company of her family

Events

4 hours ago McDonald's is launching a special Angel Reese meal — here’s how to claim it

The WNBA star’s special meal will be available in US restaurants starting February 11

Politics

15 hours ago Driving with a cold could see motorists being hit with hefty £2500 fine

New research has revealed that many drivers do not feel that there is any need for concern if they drive when feeling unwell.

Economics

7 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell 'so excited' as she makes announcement month after winning hit dance show

The professional dancer is still riding high after being crowned champion of the 2024 series and has now revealed what's next

Events

4 hours ago Exact date huge asteroid could collide with Earth as Nasa keeps close eye on impact chances

The newly-discovered near-Earth asteroid has a slight chance of smacking into our planet

Politics

24 hours ago Is moving to Dubai really all it's cracked up to be? From the price of accommodation, to shopping, energy bills and taxes, the real cost of starting a new life in the holiday hotspot

Moving from the UK to the United Arab Emirates has become a well-trodden path for Britons in recent years, and Amir Khan has become the latest to head to Dubai after a terrifying London gunpoint robbery.

Economics

7 hours ago Defense secretary Pete Hegseth reveals more about military crew involved in American Airlines crash

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth has given more details about the military crew involved in the deadly American Airlines crash.

Events

4 hours ago Love Island star reveals Grace Jackson is 'completely different' on All Stars for one major reason

A former Love Island contestant has revealed Grace Jackson is much different to how she was last summer in the Love Island villa - and said she's showing more of her 'fun' side

Politics

7 hours ago Killer couple who scattered woman's body parts across UK park learn their fate in court

A double murderer will spend the rest of his life in prison after killing a woman and dismembering her in a park – this is the second time the man has faced a life sentence

Events

5 hours ago Josh Rock reveals epic text from his wife two days after wedding as darts wins in style at World Masters

The win came just 48 hours he tied the knot

Politics

7 hours ago Girlfriend's last letter to 'love of my life' before he was killed by falling tree in Storm Éowyn

Kacper Dudek's girlfriend Molly, who was described as 'the most important love in his life', had written him a letter which was read in church during his funeral

Events

5 hours ago Josh Rock reveals epic text from his wife two days after wedding as darts star wins in style at World Masters

The win came just 48 hours he tied the knot

Politics

7 hours ago Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector review – we’re putting together a crew

Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC (version played); Jump Over The Age/Fellow TravellerGareth Damian Martin’s dice-driven role-playing game takes you on a space road trip with the flotsam and jetsam of humanityIt’s good to be back in this far-flung future world. Like the game that preceded it, Citizen Sleeper 2 is packed with evocative portrayals of everyday life in outer space, from farmers tending zero-G crops in an asteroid greenhouse to water miners rising up against the cartel that controls them, everyone eking out a meagre existence in crumbling space stations left to rot by a long-dead mega corporation.Once again you’re cast as a Sleeper, a robot with a digitised human mind shorn of the memories of the person it was copied from. In the first game you were on the run from the firm that made you, attempting to wean your robot off its reliance on a stabilising drug. In the sequel you play a different Sleeper who has successfully managed to ditch Stabilizer, but at the cost...

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5 hours ago Jay Leno, 74, gives emotional update on wife Mavis, 77, following her 'advanced' dementia diagnosis

Jay Leno, 74, gave a moving update on his wife, Mavis, one year after it was revealed she was diagnosed with 'advanced' dementia.

Politics

7 hours ago Laundry expert reveals two kitchen ingredients to soften hard towels without a tumble drier

There's no need to throw away rough towels - they can be restored with two strange kitchen ingredients

Events

5 hours ago Andy Cohen responds to backlash over 'rude' interview questions about plastic surgery

‘Watch What Happens Live’ host is notorious for questioning his Real Housewives guests about their cosmetic procedures

Politics

7 hours ago Marco Silva reveals Fulham transfer plan after Harry Wilson and Kenny Tete injuries

Fulham have lost another key player to injury

Events

5 hours ago Keeping Up Appearances secrets revealed 30 years on from BBC sitcom ending

On set secrets of Keeping Up Appearances revealed 30 years on from the beloved BBC sitcom ending, with Judy Cornwell letting slip some backstage gossip

Politics

8 hours ago Why Meghan's new Netflix lifestyle show MUST be a hit: ALISON BOSHOFF reveals why the stakes couldn't be higher for the Duchess (and how the project is already attracting some controversy...)

Is Meghan in a jam? Following the release on Thursday night of the one minute and 50 second official trailer of her forthcoming Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, she's been roundly ridiculed.

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